‘Sonic The Hedgehog’ Movie Pushed Back To Get Character’s Design ‘Just Right’

Sonic the Hedgehog

The release date for Sonic the Hedgehog has been pushed back to grant animators more time to redesign the titular character.

When the first official trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog debuted, few fans were impressed with the new design for the iconic character and the ensuing backlash prompted the creative team behind the film to redesign the video game hero. However, even those who did not approve of the original look were concerned the decision to redesign Sonic would put an unnecessary strain on the animators in order to ensure the film make its targeted release date. Now, Sonic the Hedgehog director Jeff Fowler has announced the release date has been pushed back from November 8, 2019, to February 14, 2020, in order to give the animators more time to redesign the hedgehog.

You can check out the official announcement from Sonic the Hedgehog director Jeff Fowler below!

What are your thoughts on the decision to push back the release date? Do you think redesigning Sonic the Hedgehog was the right choice or are there still many problems with the film based on the trailer? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG is a live-action adventure comedy based on the global blockbuster video game franchise from Sega that centres on the infamously brash bright blue hedgehog. The film follows the (mis)adventures of Sonic as he navigates the complexities of life on Earth with his newfound – human – best friend Tom Wachowski (James Marsden). Sonic and Tom join forces to try and stop the villainous Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey) from capturing Sonic and using his immense powers for world domination.

Directed by Jeff Fowler from a script written by Patrick Casey, Josh Miller, and Oren Uziel, Sonic the Hedgehog features the voice talent of Ben Schwartz as the titular character and stars James Marsden as sheriff Tom Wachowski, Jim Carrey as Dr. Ivo Robotnik, Neal McDonough as US Army Major Bennington, Tika Sumpter as Mrs. Wachowski, Lee Majdoub as Stone, and Frank C. Turner as Crazy Carl. Adam Pally, Natasha Rothwell, Debs Howard, and Elfina Luk also star in undisclosed roles.

Sonic the Hedgehog will be released in theaters on November 8, 2019.

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