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‘Sonic The Hedgehog 2’ Has Officially Begun Filming In Vancouver

Director Jeff Fowler has announced via Twitter that production on the Sonic The Hedgehog 2 has begun today in Vancouver. Jeff posted a logo for the sequel that is teasing the inclusion of Sonic’s sidekick Tails.

The original film was one of the few movies to earn over $300 million last year (due to the pandemic) as it’s global box office cume was $319.7 million on a budget of $85 million.

Ben Schwartz and Jim Carrey are returning to the roles of Sonic and Dr. Robotnik.

Sonic 2 has a release date of April 8th, 2022.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG – The world needed a hero — it got a hedgehog. Powered with incredible speed, Sonic embraces his new home on Earth — until he accidentally knocks out the power grid, sparking the attention of uncool evil genius Dr. Robotnik. Now, it’s supervillain vs. supersonic in an all-out race across the globe to stop Robotnik from using Sonic’s unique power to achieve world domination.

SOURCE: JEFF FOWLER

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Sega Developing Live-Action Movie Based On ‘Yakuza’ Video Game Franchise

Another video game feature film adaptation is on the way!

Variety is reporting that after their success with the film Sonic The Hedgehog, video game developer Sega is looking to make a feature film based on their gangster video game franchise titled Yakuza and are now seeking screenwriters. The multiple installments are games that balance soap opera and brawler elements set in the Japanese underworld. 

Erik Barmack, Roberto Grande and Joshua Long will produce. 1212 and Wild Sheep are searching for writers for the script.

The first game follows the story of Kazuma Kiryu being released from a 10-year prison sentence after taking the fall for the murder of his family’s patriarch. After the entire Japanese underworld is pulled into the search for $100 million stolen from the vault of his former clan, Kiryu is forced back into the lawless world of the yakuza.

In Japan, yakuza movies are extremely popular and have their own sub-genre similar to American mafia films. 

The world-famous Japanese tattoo artist named Horitomo designed the elaborate irezumi tattoos (traditional Japanese tattoos) that the Yakuza characters wear in the games and I’ll keep my fingers crossed they will ask him to consult on the film. 

SOURCE: VARIETY