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Rumour Rocketman Actor Is Reportedly Attached To A Tetris Movie
Story to focus on the race for IP rights
Remember a few years ago when a movie adaptation of Tetris was supposedly in the works? The one that was supposed to be the first in a trilogy of sci-fi thrillers? It always seemed a bit far-fetched, but stranger things have happened. After all, that Battleships film got made with Liam Neeson. However, it...
News Sony Has Reportedly Delayed The Monster Hunter Movie Until 2021
A monster setback
Sorry Monster Hunter fans, but the big-screen adaptation has reportedly been delayed until next year. According to Deadline, Sony has decided to push back Screen Gems' upcoming film starring Milla Jovovich from 4th September to 23rd April 2021. While no reason has been provided, it's likely tied to the coronavirus pandemic and...
News It's Official: The Sonic The Hedgehog Movie Is Getting A Sequel
Jeff Fowler will return as the director
Last month, Sonic the Hedgehog movie director Jeff Fowler said he'd "love to do more" with the series on the big screen after the film banked close to $210 million in just 10 days. A number of cast members said they'd also be more than happy to participate in a follow
News Dark Knight And Inception Director Shows Off Trailer For His Next Film In Fortnite
This was "the next best thing" to showing it in a cinema
Christopher Nolan, the acclaimed director of The Dark Knight movie series, Inception, Dunkirk and Interstellar, has used Fortnite's pacifist-friendly Party Royale mode to show off the latest trailer for this next movie, Tenet. This is kind of a big deal because Tenet is expected to be one of...
News This Summer's New Pokémon Movie Has Been Delayed
10th July release date scrapped
The Pokémon Company has announced that the release of this summer's movie, Pokémon the Movie: Coco, will be postponed. The film was due to be released in Japanese cinemas on 10th July, but the company has issued a statement to its official website today to inform fans of the delay. As you can probably guess, the...
News Illumination's Mario Movie Still Making Good Progress, Despite Current Lockdowns
Studio has "always worked remotely"
Mario is scheduled to make his silver screen debut in 2022. The last time we heard about this upcoming film was back in January when Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa said production was moving along smoothly. So, how's it been doing since the coronavirus was declared a global pandemic? According to a source...
News Sonic The Hedgehog Movie Sequel Not In The Works, But Its Director Would "Love To Do More"
So you're saying there's a chance?
Despite all of the initial backlash and the whole redesign fiasco, this year's Sonic the Hedgehog movie went on to be a big success at the box office. The film managed to beat records set by the gaming world's other recent successful film, Pokémon Detective Pikachu, and went on to earn around $210 million in just...
Video Deleted Scene Shows Baby Sonic Before The Movie's Redesign
Here's how he would have looked
If you had the chance to see the Sonic the Hedgehog movie in cinemas this year, you'll be well aware of a certain Baby Sonic who makes an appearance during the film. Interestingly, Baby Sonic was never officially revealed before the movie's huge redesign, meaning we never got the chance to see how he would have looked...
News The Sonic Movie Gets An Early Digital Release At The End Of This Month
Racing out of cinemas
If you weren't able to catch the Sonic The Hedgehog movie in cinemas before the COVID-19 outbreak, there's no need to worry as Paramount Pictures has decided to bring forward the film's digital release. It'll now be made available at the end of this month on 31st March, which is pretty crazy considering its theatrical release...
Random It's OK, We Didn't Know There Was An Animal Crossing Movie Either
You learn something new every day
Animal Crossing fever has gripped the world of Nintendo thanks to the impending arrival of New Horizons on the Nintendo Switch. But did you know that an animated Animal Crossing movie is a thing that exists? We're ashamed to admit we didn't know either until today; we'd better hand in our 'Diehard Nintendo Fan'...
News Miyamoto Reveals The Moment He Knew He Could Trust Illumination With A Super Mario Movie
"It took a really long time for things to come together"
Super Mario is getting a new CGI-based movie in 2022, with Despicable Me studio Illumination handling the heavy lifting. However, Mario's creator Shigeru Miyamoto is intimately involved and has been speaking to Japanese publication Famitsu about the exact moment he realised he could trust...
News New Documentary Uncovers The Amazing Story Of EarthBound Beginnings
A story 25 years in the making
The Mother series – better known as EarthBound in the west – is one of those franchises that benefits from a massive amount of attention from the Nintendo fanbase, despite the fact that the company has done relatively little to encourage such devotion over the years. Sure, Mother 2 was localised as EarthBound on...
News Mario Is Number One In This Poll About Most Wanted Live-Action Video Game Movies
Mario Kart places third
After the success of the Sonic and Detective Pikachu movie, Hollywood is now licking its lips at the prospect of more live-action films (featuring CGI) based on popular video games. It does help, though, to know what the fans want, and according to a recent poll conducted by The Hollywood Reporter and Morning Consult, it's a...
News Turns Out Super Sonic Was Almost In The Sonic Movie, But "It Didn't Make Sense Just Yet"
"We knew that's something that's very important in the fan mythology"
Despite all of the early drama with the Sonic movie and the horrible design of the lead character, most reviewers found the film to be pleasant enough and the audience score amazingly is on 93%. Sonic fans are fickle, we guess? Still, Sonic's origin story in this new cinematic...
News Here Are Two Teaser Posters For The Upcoming Monster Hunter Movie
What's that coming over the hill?
With the success of Detective Pikachu and Sonic the Hedgehog – and the historical commercial performance of the live-action Resident Evil movies – the decision to turn Capcom's Monster Hunter franchise into a
News Here's Your First Look At The Mythical Zarude In The Upcoming Pokémon Movie
Introducing the 'Rogue Monkey Pokémon'
After teasing the silhouette of the new mythical Pokémon for weeks on end, yesterday The Pokémon Company finally revealed the new Dark/Grass-type pocket monster Zarude in the Nintendo Switch games, Pokémon Sword and Shield
News Sonic The Hedgehog Movie Box Office Surpasses $200 Million Worldwide
And beats Detective Pikachu's three-day record
It's official, the Sonic the Hedgehog movie has been a huge success. A Sega Sammy press release reveals the blue blur's box office debut, co-produced by Paramount Pictures and Sega, has made close to $210 million in just ten days. The film came out on Valentine's Day in the US, and in its opening...
Video Our Spoiler-Filled Thoughts About The Sonic Movie And Why We Loved It So Much
A must see for fans
As you've no doubt heard by now, the Sonic the Hedgehog movie is officially out in cinemas. It's already estimated to have banked $65 million in North America on its opening weekend and fan feedback so far has been generally positive. If you're still on the fence about it or haven't got around to seeing it yet for whatever...
News Sonic Movie Speeds Towards $65 Million In Its North American Opening Weekend
Banking the big bucks, fast
After nearly 30 years, Sega's long-time mascot Sonic the Hedgehog has finally made his big-screen debut. The reviews are in, and while mainstream critics aren't so fond of the film, the blue blur's action-adventure outing starring Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz, and James Marsden has received a lot of positive feedback from the...
News Stream Dragon Quest: Your Story Right Now On Netflix
"Adapted from Dragon Quest V"
Last month, we found out the CG-animated movie Dragon Quest: Your Story would be coming to the popular streaming service Netflix. If you've been looking forward to this one or need something to watch this Valentine's Day that isn't Sonic the Hedgehog, this might be of interest. Below is the synopsis and official...
Round Up The Sonic Movie Reviews Are In, And They Don't Make For Pretty Reading
"It was a terrible idea from the start"
After a campaign to change the way the lead character looked and a short delay in its release, we're finally getting to see what the much-hyped Sonic the Hedgehog movie is like. Based on Sega's long-running series of video games which have spanned the past few decades (not to mention a wide range of gaming...
Video Learn How To Draw Sonic The Hedgehog With Franchise Veteran Tyson Hesse
Learn from the best
Tomorrow sees the big launch of the Sonic The Hedgehog movie in cinemas worldwide, so what better time to have a go at drawing our favourite blue blur to kill a bit of time? Tyson Hesse - who has worked as an artist on Sonic's Archie Comics series, on animation in Sonic Mania, and has most recently served as the lead artist on...
News Miyamoto Says The Virtual Console Helped Convince Him To Make The New Mario Movie
After originally being against the idea
As you may well know, Nintendo is currently working alongside Minions studio Illumination to release a brand new Super Mario movie. Nintendo's very own Shigeru Miyamoto is acting as a producer on the film and in a recent Q+A shared by the company, he's explained that it was actually the Virtual Console that...
Video Sonic The Hedgehog Movie Gets Its Very Own Super Bowl Ad
Featuring a cast of sports stars
We're just a couple of days away from Super Bowl LIV and while we're not exactly clued up on the big event ourselves (we're mostly based in the UK, sorry!), we do know one thing: it doesn't usually feature Sonic. The speedy hog has landed himself a big game spot this year, presumably kicking away competing brands...
News Netflix's New Witcher Anime Movie Will Focus On Vesemir, Not Geralt
From the studio behind Legend of Korra
Update: This anime movie will focus not on Geralt, but his teacher, Vesemir (thanks, Eurogamer). The official description is as follows: Long before mentoring Geralt, Vesemir begins his own journey as a witcher after the mysterious Deglan claims him through the Law of Surprise. Mark Hamill, then? H
News Illumination's Mario Movie Is "Moving Along Smoothly", Aiming For 2022 Release
Nintendo is "proactively involved"
Quite a while has passed since we last heard about Nintendo's collaboration with Illumination to bring Mario to the silver screen, but Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has shared a short update in the company's recent Nine Months Financial Results Briefing. According to the update, the film is "moving along...
Video Watch Several Full Scenes From The Sonic The Hedgehog Movie
And meet Fluffy Sonic!
The Sonic the Hedgehog movie is rapidly approaching and a number of complete scenes are starting to find their way online. If you want a sneak peek at the film before you head off to the cinema, sit back and enjoy these clips. We start with this one, where Sonic confronts Dr. Robotnik and kicks his friends off the roof of a...
News The Sonic Movie's Not Even Out Yet, But Jim Carrey Is Up For Doing A Sequel
"It was so much fun"
It feels like we've been talking about it forever, but the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog movie is still a couple of weeks away from sprinting onto our oversized cinema screens. Despite the fact that we haven't even seen it yet, Jim Carrey - who plays the role of Dr. Robotnik - has noted that he "wouldn't mind" doing a sequel. In...
Video Wiz Khalifa Drops New 16-Bit Music Video For Sonic The Hedgehog Movie
'Speed Me Up'
Sonic the Hedgehog's big movie release date is just a handful of weeks away now, and a new music video has been released for one of the tracks set to appear in the film. Speed Me Up is a new song from American rapper/singer-songwriter Wiz Khalifa, featuring vocals from Ty Dolla $ign, Lil Yachty, and Sueco the Child who we're told are...
News Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution Makes Its Netflix Debut On 27th February
The legend returns
The Pokémon Company has announced the latest animated Pokémon movie, Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, will be making its debut on the digital streaming service Netflix next month, on 27th February. If you recall our coverage of this movie last year, you might remember how it is a CGI reimagining of Pokémon: The First...
News Dragon Quest: Your Story Looks Set For A Netflix Release This Year
Update: It's coming February 13th
Update: Netflix has confirmed that Dragon Quest: Your Story will arrive on February 13th 2020. Better add it to your wish list now. Original Story: The CGI movie Dragon Quest: Your Story looks set for a Netflix release in the West, following its initial launch in Japan in August of last year. Based on Dragon...
News Sonic's Upcoming Movie Receives A PG Rating
Parental guidance suggested
Sonic the Hedgehog has always been a family-friendly video game mascot, so it's no surprise to hear his upcoming live-action movie – due out on Valentine's Day – will be suitable for almost everyone. The MPA Classification and Rating Administration have given the upcoming film a PG (Parental Guidance) rating. Here's...
News Here's Your First Teaser Of The New Pokémon Movie Starring Ash And Pikachu
Introducing Pokémon Coco
It's been quite a big week for the Pokémon series. The Pokémon Direct revealed Pokémon Sword and Shield would be getting an expansion pass and 200 old monsters, and we also found out the original
News Sonic Might Be Joined By An Owl In His Upcoming Movie Adventure
The more the merrier
Based on the trailers we've seen so far, the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog movie is all about the blue blur. The only other characters we've really seen featured so far are the human ones. This includes a sheriff played by James Marsden and the evil villain Dr. Robotnik who is played by Jim Carrey. According to the Twitter...
News Ni no Kuni Anime Movie Arrives On Netflix Later This Month
Experience another magical adventure
Last year, Nintendo fans got to experience Level-5's beautiful series, Ni no Kuni, for the first time ever, when Wrath of the White Witch was ported across to the Switch. In our review, we said it was a heartwarming experience and a love letter to the golden era of JRPG. If it has left you hungry to experience...
News Move Aside Baby Yoda, Baby Sonic Is Much More Adorable
Aww, look at those eyes
The best way to sell something is by making it cute. Sega and Paramount seem to know this because it turns out the upcoming movie Sonic the Hedgehog – due out on Valentine's Day next year – will feature a much younger blue blur. In a Japanese promotional trailer for his silver screen debut (above), you can see baby Sonic...
Video See How Sonic Gets His Shoes In This Latest TV Spot From Paramount
Racing into cinemas early next year
In case you missed the news, Sonic the Hedgehog will be running about in a pair of red and white Puma shoes in his live-action movie, due out on Valentine's Day next year. Unlike the games, though, he might not be wearing his iconic kicks from the get-go. You see, if a new television spot released by Paramount...
News Pokémon The Movie: The Power Of Us Arrives On Netflix On New Year's Day
Take a trip to Fula City
If you didn't get around to seeing Pokémon The Movie: The Power of Us when it was released last year, on New Year's Day, you'll be able to settle in on the couch with some snacks and enjoy this anime adventure film starring Ash, Pikachu, and friends on Netflix. Here's the official announcement from The Pokémon Company:...
News Check Out What's Inside The Wizard's 30th Anniversary Blu-ray Release
Two discs, bonus features and new cover artwork
It always amuses us when people debate the best video game-based movie of all time, because, in our opinion, there's only one choice – and it stars Fred Savage. The Wizard may have been a critical and commercial dud on its initial 1989 release, but it has gone down in history as a cult classic and...
News Studio Behind Sonic Movie's Redesign Has Reportedly Been Shut Down
An email delivers the bad news
After the backlash Paramount Pictures received following the reveal of the Sonic the Hedgehog movie, steps were taken to redesign the lead character. As you'll likely know, the redesign has gone down a treat with fans, but now it would appear tha
News Official Sonic Movie Merch Is On The Way, Including Build-A-Bear Products
Toys, clothes, books and more
If you just can't get enough of the new-look Sonic the Hedgehog movie, it seems you're about to be in luck, as Sega of America has today announced that a collection of Sonic movie-inspired merch is set to release early next year. The live-action feature film is due to arrive in cinemas on 14th February, but some of...
News Sonic's Movie Redesign Reportedly Cost Paramount Less Than $5 Million
Not the rumoured $35 million
When the Sonic movie director Jeff Fowler announced the blue blur would receive a makeover, it admittedly left us wondering how much it was going to cost Paramount Pictures, financially. There was a tweet that went viral, suggesting the redesign would cost $35 million – increasing the film's total budget to $125...
Random Puma Might Actually Be Releasing Sonic's Movie Shoes
Run as fast as the blue blur
This week, we finally got to see the redesigned version of Sonic the Hedgehog in a new trailer for his upcoming movie. We even followed this up with a gallery – comparing the original trailer to the new one, to help show the drastic improvements that had been made to
News Yes, The Sonic Movie Redesign Was Led By Sonic Mania Animator Tyson Hesse
The fans were right
The revised design of Sonic the Hedgehog in Paramount's upcoming movie has been revealed, and it's been widely praised as a huge, massive, incalculable improvement on the character seen in the original trailer. Following the debacle surrounding the initial reveal (Sonicgate? Hedgehogate? It's always a -gate), it was rumoured that...
News Sonic Creator Yuji Naka Still Has One Problem With The Movie Redesign
"I can’t help but feel weird about that one point"
If you've been having a grand old time on our homepage today, you'll have spotted that Paramount Pictures has shared a first official trailer depicting Sonic's movie redesign. It seems to have gone down very well indeed with fans who were repulsed by the original, and now Sonic's creator Yuji Naka...
Gallery Sonic Movie Trailer Comparison Pics - Check Out Before And After Sonic's Redesign
The past is just a (blue) blur
The new movie trailer featuring the redesigned Sonic the Hedgehog has finally dropped, and first impressions are... that it's an incredible improvement! We (and most of the rest of the world) weren't fans of the original design and it's hard to argue that this new iteration isn't much closer to the blue hedgehog
Video Oh Boy, Sonic's Movie Redesign Is Revealed In Brand New Trailer
Sonic's redesign is here!
The moment we've all been waiting for is here, folks: the brand new Sonic the Hedgehog movie trailer has officially landed. When the first images and trailer were revealed for the upcoming Sonic movie earlier this year, it's pretty safe to say that
News 26 Years Later, A Deleted Super Mario Bros. Movie Scene Clears Up One Of Its Biggest Errors
It finally makes sense (kind of)
Earlier this year, we shared the news that the folks over at SMBmovie.com had stumbled across new information and never-before-seen deleted scenes for the infamous 1993 Super Mario Bros. movie. We saw our first deleted scene back in August, but now we've been treated to something arguably much more important
Rumour New Images Supposedly Show Sonic's Movie Redesign
Update: Another new image surfaces online
Update 2 - Wed 6th Nov, 2019 03:05 GMT: We've got yet another look at the apparent redesign (thanks again, GoNintendo). It's just a matter of waiting for a more official announcement now. Update - Sun 27th Oct, 2019 09:00 GMT: Another look at the apparent movie redesign of Sonic the Hedgehog has...
Random Hooray! Now Everyone Can Look Just Like Movie Sonic
Well, at least that's Halloween sorted
Remember a few months back when Sonic's design was revealed for the upcoming movie and the internet collectively broke down in terror? Of course you do. You'll want to strap yourselves in for this one. Yes, jumping right to the very top of any 'top 10 scary Halloween costume' lists this year, and then...
