This is the face that inspired a ton of memes and ultimately changed Sonic’s appearance. sonic the hedgehog The film went from something Paramount Pictures wanted to forget to an important touchstone in the franchise’s history. And it’s all thanks to fans of Sega’s beloved video game legacy knowing that Ugly Sonic isn’t their Sonic.
being interviewed The Hollywood Reporter at the premiere Sonic the Hedgehog 3Ben Schwartz, who voices Sonic in the film, had this to say about how Ugly Sonic is taking him now: adjust And we did.”
It was as if an internet audience of Sonic fans and casual moviegoers collectively screamed in horror at the teeth, eyes, and sheer creepy face of the movie’s misguided and disgusting upgrade to Sonic’s classic look. Fortunately, the studio and creative team worked quickly to recreate the icon in its true-to-life form. “How often can you think of a movie that actually listened to the fans and took the money and time to change it because the studio thought it would make it better? I don’t think that’s ever happened before,” said Schwartz.
But Ugly Sonic never really died.
The memes continue and audiences quickly find themselves in fear of social discourse thanks to Ugly Sonic PTSD in turning beloved characters into live-action. one piece For example, fans are holding their breath over the fact that Netflix isn’t pulling Ugly Sonic in the live-action Tony Chopper for Season 2.. and both how to train your dragonToothless and Lilo and Stitch‘s Stitch retained its original cuteness in the latest teaser for the upcoming live-action film. It’s all thanks to Ugly Sonic’s cautionary tale. Because if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
Ugly Sonic will appear in a supporting role in Disney’s 2022 live-action hybrid film. Chip and Dale: Rescuers And he was most recently seen wearing a Christmas sweater that Paramount Pictures officially released as a giveaway. At the premiere, sonic 3 Director Jeff Fowler also said of Ugly Sonic: “It was from the ashes of Ugly Sonic that this beautiful film trilogy, Phoenix, was born. It was a necessary sacrifice, but we thank Ugly Sonic for the memories.”
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 It opens in theaters this Friday.
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