After the first trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog was released online and in theaters, many fans expressed their dissatisfaction with the character's design, especially details such as his human teeth. In response to the criticism, Jeff Fowler, the film's director, posted on Twitter that changes would be made to the character's design.
But one concern many people had after the animation redo was announced was the extreme workload it would place on the animators to ensure that the original November release date was maintained. Jeff Fowler put all those concerns to rest by confirming a new premiere date for the film: February 14, 2019.
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The new poster shows some details that will already please fans, with Sonic wearing gloves and his arms shaped more like "noodles." The film will premiere on Valentine's Day, the U.S. holiday equivalent to Brazil's Dia dos Namorados.
Sonic Wearing Gloves on the Poster
New poster for Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog will follow Sonic (Ben Schwartz), a blue hedgehog who runs at the speed of sound and, after ending up on planet Earth through an accident, will have to rely on the help of Tom Wachowski (James Marsden), a police officer from the small town of Green Hills, to recover the power rings before the evil Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey) gets them. The film will be directed by Jeff Fowler, produced by Neal H. Moritz (Fast & Furious), with Tim Miller (director of Deadpool) responsible for executive production. The film will premiere in theaters on February 14, 2020.
Cover illustration by Mateus2014.
