Sonic the Hedgehog Live-Action/CGI Movie Targeting 2020 Release Date

[Shark_Blade]

I mean Paramount did approve the first design but now they wanna backtrack when obvious statements like this came out because it made themselves look bad?:

Amazingly, it turns out that Paramount was "confident" on the original design; Schneider compared the film's live-action look to movies like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Transformers, where each case went ahead despite a number of fans being displeased with character designs.

The clownery is "paramount" lol. Bunch of out of touch boomers

[Wildcat]

I read it yesterday. The original article that had to be translated.

It just sounds like they thought people would come around after getting used to it and that first reveal wore off. The backlash was just so big all at once.

I never hated the Bay TMNT design but they’re not my favorite. They are kinda human-ish to begin with anyway. I just thought the actual movies were poor.

The Transformers on the other hand, regardless of the movies, the designs are awesome but it’s also much easier to adapt robots.

Don’t see why they’d remove articles. They didn’t say anything bad about anyone. Just they wanted him to blend in more with the real world. They approved the redesign so they obviously felt it was a mistake.

[Papenbrook]

I hope that whoever approved of Sonic's previous redesign gets punished via demotion.

[Papenbrook]

Important Update: Moving Picture Company, who have just likely finished the Sonic Movie, have just closed down its Vancouver studio.

It's just, ... wow.

[DarkFell]

And coming from the same article..

Vfx studios often have seasonal reductions, so it is not clear if the staff reductions at other locations are permanent or just temporary reductions until the studio has more work in its pipeline.

Perhaps the MPC is allowing the people to rest up some (especially since they were cranking out 17+ hours nearly every week to re-tweak Sonic's appearance), or as quoted above, that the projects for the studio are finished for the year.

MCP could reopen its doors sometime next year.

[Papenbrook]

Y'all remember the guy that said that Paramount was responsible for the original design of Sonic?

Well, that guy ( allegedly ) got fired and blacklisted from Paramount.

Well, ... holy ...

[Wildcat]

I didn’t read through Reddit but there’s no confirmation that guy was blacklisted or lost his job over that article/interview. Even one of the Twitter posts asks for a source.

What was the other “infamous” movie they worked on? Says 2.

It’s not really about Sonic. They worked other high profile movies. Just says the studio closed for better locations like tax reasons.

[Papenbrook]

Originally Posted by Wildcat

I didn’t read through Reddit but there’s no confirmation that guy was blacklisted or lost his job over that article/interview. Even one of the Twitter posts asks for a source.

What was the other “infamous” movie they worked on? Says 2.

It’s not really about Sonic. They worked other high profile movies. Just says the studio closed for better locations like tax reasons.

We can infer that he did.

That other movie was probably The Lion King.

It's specifically about the Sonic film.

[Leo656]

Saxon = joke account

[Mayhem]

Originally Posted by Papenbrook

That other movie was probably The Lion King.

Probably, the studio definitely worked on it.

[Papenbrook]

Welp, the Sonic The Hedgehog Channel will release a brand-new, Christmas-themed, animation short later today. In addition, more Sonic Movie news will also potentially be revealed at The Game Awards tonight.


Man, what a day for all of this to finally go mainstream.

And y'all know what the worst part is?

Even if the movie doesn't see a cent at the box office, Paramount will just move on to their next IP, and ignore future fan feedback for future IPs. They won't compensate their workers, and will likely leave the animators at the now defunct MPC-Vancouver joyless and jobless. They will probably not get compensated for their work. It will be for NOTHING.

I feel so sorry for all the people ( except for the executives/producers ) that worked on this godforsaken film. I truly do hope that all of the executives/producers at Paramount, Moving Picture Company, AND Sega get their comeuppance someday.

Man, now I feel bad for complaining about the design in the first place.

[Coola Yagami]

Originally Posted by Papenbrook

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Man, now I feel bad for complaining about the design in the first place.

Naw, it was still a horrible design and you should never excuse crap. Whoever was lead designer and whoever first approved it should never work on a CGI film ever again.

[Papenbrook]

Originally Posted by Mayhem

Probably, the studio definitely worked on it.

Well, we know that the studio had worked on other films besides Sonic's.

Their other projects had included Cats, Detective Pikachu, and and the heavily-reviled Dark Phoenix. They also did the VFX on the Life of Pi, which had another studio, Rhythm & Hues, shutting its doors.

And Jeff Fowler had promised that the team(s) involved wouldn't experience any crunch.

Damn, why did he lie? Isn't he a VFX artist, too? Does he feel any sympathy/empathy for the recently fired workers? Hell, did he even know of this recently revealed revelation?!

I know that its only that one particular branch of MPC, but it still doesn't excuse any of their ( MPC's or Paramount's ) business practices. Paramount/Sega/Jeff Fowler ( or whoever was in charge, really ) should had made sure that the workers were in a stable and safe workplace environment. They should had looked out for the workers, made sure they had gotten proper care/assistance for their workings, and payed them enough for their work. They also should had set reasonable breaks for them, and had the studio pay overtime if needed.

Anyway, Yuji Naka, one of Sonic's creator, and Patrick Casey, one of the film's writers, decided to weigh their thoughts on this.

Damn, I guess this is getting serious.

Originally Posted by The Deadman

If done correctly this could be amazing.

Too bad it wasn't.

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Also, merchandise is in the works.

[Papenbrook]

For anyone who still cares about this movie, the sound mixing is done.

Spoiler:

Yay.

[Papenbrook]

Spoiler for "The Upcoming Film":

Japanese theaters are giving away Baby Sonic keychains.

Also, a lizard warrior supposedly appears in the movie.

[Shark_Blade]

Cant wait for the merchs.

[Coola Yagami]

Originally Posted by Papenbrook

Spoiler for "The Upcoming Film":

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EMMqtvGU...jpg&name=large

Japanese theaters are giving away Baby Sonic keychains.

Also, a lizard warrior supposedly appears in the movie.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ELZ5k1VX...jpg&name=large

Can't wait for the movie.

[TigerClaw]

This 20 second TV Spot shows how Sonic got his red shoes.
https://twitter.com/TailsChannel/sta...28117622718469

Spoiler:

[TigerClaw]

Baby Sonic has been revealed in a new Spot from Japan.

[Wildcat]

Cute but those characters behind him are moving...and whose he giving the flower to?

Plus looks like a reptile which matches the leak.