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The face that launched so many memes and ultimately a change in Sonic’s appearance in the Sonic the hedgehog The films have gone from something Paramount Pictures would like 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 who knew that Ugly Sonic wasn’t their Sonic.
During an interview with the hollywood reporter at the premiere of Sonic the hedgehog 3The voice of Sonic in the film, Ben Schwartz, spoke about how Ugly Sonic is something he embraces now: “Maybe sometimes you need a little push to really look in the mirror and listen to the fans, and then really figure out if you want to do it.” ”. adjust. And we did it.”
It really was as if an Internet audience of Sonic fans and casual moviegoers let out a collective scream of horror at the teeth, eyes, and just plain creepy visage of the film’s failed, abominable update on Sonic’s classic look. Fortunately, the studio and creative team worked quickly to remodel the icon into its true form. “How often can you think of a movie that really listens to the fans and the studio needs money and time to change it because they think it would make the movie better? I think it’s rarely happened before, if ever,” Schwartz said.
But Ugly Sonic never really died.
The memes continue and audiences are quickly shaking in fear at the social discourse thanks to Ugly Sonic PTSD when it comes to turning beloved characters into live action. one piece Fans are holding their breath because Netflix doesn’t make a live-action Ugly Sonic into Tony Tony Chopper, for example, in season two.. and both How to train your dragonis toothless and lilo and stitchStitch retained his original cuteness in recent trailers for his upcoming live-action features. It’s really all thanks to Ugly Sonic’s warning, because well: if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
Ugly Sonic would go on to appear as a supporting character in Disney’s 2022 live-action hybrid film. Chip ‘n Dale: Ranger Rescue and was recently seen wearing a Christmas sweater officially released by Paramount Pictures in a giveaway. At the premiere, sonic 3 Director Jeff Fowler also recognized Ugly Sonic: “From the ashes of Ugly Sonic, this beautiful trilogy of films had to emerge, this phoenix. It was a necessary sacrifice but yes, thank you Ugly Sonic for the memories.”
Sonic the hedgehog 3 opens in theaters this Friday.
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