Sonic the Hedgehog 2 – the sequel to 2020’s surprise hit (opens in new tab) – has had a bumper opening weekend, grossing $71 million and besting its predecessor – which generated $58 million – by 22 per cent. According to Comicbook (opens in new tab), that makes it the …
Read More »Sonic the Hedgehog movie director wants to make a Super Smash Bros movie
The director of the Sonic the Hedgehog movies has said he would love to make a Super Smash Bros film adaptation, but admits it would be tricky. In an interview with comicbook.com (opens in new tab), Jeff Fowler was asked how he’d feel about working on a Super Smash Bros …
Read More »New Sonic movie poster is a spot-on homage to the Sonic 2 game box art
The new Sonic the Hedgehog 2 movie poster is one big reference to the classic Sonic 2 box art. The artwork, which debuted upon Sonic 2’s release 30 years ago, depicts Jim Carrey’s Dr. Robotnik leering over a checkered “2” pulled straight from the classic Sega Genesis cover. Front and …
Read More »Sonic the Hedgehog 2 stars Idris Elba as Knuckles – no, really
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 will star Idris Elba as Knuckles the Echidna. The actor posted an image of Knuckles’ distinct spiked gloves on his official Twitter account, along with the caption “Knock, knock.” We know Elba hasn’t just become very invested in the hand coverings of cartoon egg-laying mammals thanks …
Read More »Sonics 30th Anniversary is the focus of the latest Retro Gamer
The new issue of Retro Gamer celebrates Sonic’s 30th anniversary with a fantastic 32-page book and an exclusive new interview with Sonic Team boss Takashi Iizuka. The head of Sonic Team looks at numerous aspects of Sega’s mascot, from his distinctive look to music and level design and admitted that …
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