The speed demon's hitting the big screen!
It’s the news video-gamers across the world have been
waiting almost 20 years for but now Sony Pictures Entertainment and
Marza Animation have confirmed plans to develop a feature film based on
the popular 90’s computing icon, Sonic the Hedgehog.
Sonic has sold over 140 million games and grossed over a billion dollars as a worldwide franchise with comics, toys, even an animated television show and now is set to make a bucket load of more cash with the blue racer’s first ever movie.
In an official statement confirming the news, Sony Pictures
president, Hannah Minghella announced: “There are limitless stories to
tell with a character like Sonic the Hedgehog, and a built-in
international fan base. Along with our wonderful creative partners at
Marza, we’re looking to capture everything that generations of fans know
and love about Sonic while also growing his audience wider than ever
before.”
In a press release, Sony say the film while be a combination of both live action and computer animation with Evan Susser and Van Robichaux, penning the screenplay and 22 Jump Street’s Neil Mortiz producing.
The film will feature all of your Sonic the Hedgehog favourites including the speed demon’s infamous nemesis, Dr. Eggman. An official release date will be announced soon.
Sonic has sold over 140 million games and grossed over a billion dollars as a worldwide franchise with comics, toys, even an animated television show and now is set to make a bucket load of more cash with the blue racer’s first ever movie.
In a press release, Sony say the film while be a combination of both live action and computer animation with Evan Susser and Van Robichaux, penning the screenplay and 22 Jump Street’s Neil Mortiz producing.
The film will feature all of your Sonic the Hedgehog favourites including the speed demon’s infamous nemesis, Dr. Eggman. An official release date will be announced soon.
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