What the Sonic Movies Really Did for the Franchise, Accordin…
The revelation shows how a live-action adaptation can reshape a gaming franchise's fortunes, and highlights how close Sonic came to ending entirely.
The revelation shows how a live-action adaptation can reshape a gaming franchise's fortunes, and highlights how close Sonic came to ending entirely.
Key points - Sega wanted to cancel the entire Sonic series, according to Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka. - The first live-action Sonic movie saved the franchise from cancellation. - Iizuka said the live-action Sonic film "definitely changed the course of this franchise." - The revelation came in a new interview with the Sonic Team head.
Timeline - Before the first live-action Sonic movie: Sega wanted to cancel the entire Sonic series. - After the first live-action Sonic movie released: The film changed the course of the franchise, according to Iizuka.
FAQ
Q: Did Sega really plan to cancel Sonic? A: Yes — Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka said Sega wanted to cancel the entire Sonic series before the first live-action movie turned things around.
Q: What saved the Sonic franchise? A: According to Iizuka, the first live-action Sonic the Hedgehog movie saved it, and he said the film "definitely changed the course of this franchise."
Q: Where did Iizuka say this? A: The Sonic Team head made the comments in a new interview, explaining how the live-action film changed the franchise's direction.
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