Movies4Life Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 5 hours ago, John Marston said: this movie is in trouble because it was going to rely on business from Asia, and with the Coronavirus issues there, it likely can't do what it's full potential was. Eh, China, from what I heard really isn’t in to Sonic. And, it’s not really going to do great in Japan or South Korea either. Really, it will have to rely on Latin America (which I hear really loves the character) and Europe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthyfrog Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 The Sonic franchise has always been strongest in the U.S.. I was always expecting the movie to be domestic-heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WittyUsername Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 (edited) Despite being made by a Japanese company, Sonic the Hedgehog has never been that popular in the East. He’s a character who was made specifically to be as appealing to a Western audience as possible. That’s why he has the Mickey Mouse gloves, the Michael Jackson shoes, the too cool for school attitude, and an archenemy who looks like Theodore Roosevelt. There’s no reason Paramount should expect this movie to do especially well overseas. Edited February 9, 2020 by WittyUsername 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Movies4Life Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 3 minutes ago, WittyUsername said: Despite being made by a Japanese company, Sonic the Hedgehog has never been that popular in the East. He’s a character who was made specifically to be as appealing to a Western audience as possible. That’s why he has the Mickey Mouse gloves, the Michael Jackson shoes, the too cool for school attitude, and an archenemy who looks like Theodore Roosevelt. There’s no reason Paramount should expect this movie to do especially well overseas. We’ll see if that’s the case in Latin America and European markets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krissykins Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Just seen a TV spot and this must be aimed solely at a very, very young audience. Like under aged 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJG Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 4 hours ago, Movies4Life said: We’ll see if that’s the case in Latin America and European markets. IIRC the Sega Mega Drive was more popular than the SNES in Europe. I dont think that means anything today. This movie looks like "Just 4 Kidz" kinda deal like Trolls, and Dora the Explorer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGlass2 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Sonic will be massive worldwide, including in the US where it matters most for a sequel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGAR4LIFE Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 I just hope the sequel takes place in his world 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAJK Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 At this point, I just hope the movie is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WittyUsername Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 8 minutes ago, JGAR4LIFE said: I just hope the sequel takes place in his world If this movie doesn’t do well, something tells me we’re going to hear a lot of “this movie should’ve taken place on Sonic’s home planet” takes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGAR4LIFE Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 2 minutes ago, WittyUsername said: If this movie doesn’t do well, something tells me we’re going to hear a lot of “this movie should’ve taken place on Sonic’s home planet” takes. Oh I’m not saying it for that reason I just wanna see Sonic and the other characters interact in their home world with the original soundtrack playing and whatnot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonwo Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 I hope it does well so it can introduce characters like Tails and Knuckles in a sequel. You could easily have Metal Sonic as the villain if they didn’t want to reuse Eggman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WittyUsername Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 25 minutes ago, Jonwo said: I hope it does well so it can introduce characters like Tails and Knuckles in a sequel. You could easily have Metal Sonic as the villain if they didn’t want to reuse Eggman If they do a sequel, Tails, Knuckles, and Metal Sonic are the way to go. Assuming the movie takes place entirely on Sonic’s world, I suppose they could also bring in Amy, just so they could have a female character in the film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertman2 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Bring in Shadow. Just straight up adapt Adventure 2 with everything. City Escape, Gun, Biolizard, pissing on the moon, Rouge's boobs, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAJK Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 I'm going to be honest, I'm more excited to see Jim Carrey doing another hammy performance in this than I am to see the actual movie itself It's the same situation as with Birds of Prey to be honest: an actor I really like just hamming it up in the villain role is what's got me most excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galactic Specter Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 3 hours ago, DAJK said: At this point, I just hope the movie is good. Pretty much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dxmatrixdt Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 (edited) . Edited June 15, 2020 by abusive brainwashed Christ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Movies4Life Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 2 hours ago, freedom warrior benedict said: hope the budget is up pretty high on this It only cost $95M to make, with $5M going into Sonic’s redesign 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGlass2 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 6 minutes ago, Movies4Life said: It only cost $95M to make, with $5M going into Sonic’s redesign Excellent, just need ~$250M worldwide to get that sequel with the Sonic family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dxmatrixdt Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 (edited) . Edited June 15, 2020 by abusive brainwashed Christ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...