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Ugly film Sonic changed how Hollywood makes video game movies

Loud disapproval for Sonic's original film design has prompted far greater scrutiny within Hollywood for getting video …

"Every design now is vetted within an inch of its life," marketing president Marc Weinstock told The Wall St Journal, reflecting on how Sonic was quickly redesigned after widespread upset online. Speaking to The Wall St Journal, Xbox entertainment chief and Halo veteran Kiki Wolfkill admitted Microsoft had known the series would be controversial - and that the show's second season would be closer to the games in terms of tone. This appears to be sticking relatively close to its source material, with marketing that feels like it's designed to deliberately engage fans keen to hunt for clues and Easter eggs.

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