Sonic The Hedgehog’s big-screen success has left Sega boss Shuji Utsumi thinking about which of its other “major IPs” could be adapted into movies and more.
The Sonic The Hedgehog franchise has had its ups and downs since it appeared over 30 years ago, but more recent years have seen the blue blur back on form again. This year’s Sonic Superstars was a welcome mix of modern graphics and traditional 2D platforming, while the movies – most recently last year’s Sonic The Hedgehog 2 – are doing decent business.
That success has left Sega boss Shuji Utsumi openly talking about what other big names the company has in its back catalogue. Could some of those be dusted off and given the big-screen treatment? In an interview with CNBC, Utsumi noted that it has “other IPs,” adding, “We are thinking of reviving other classical IPs too.”
According to CNBC, Utsumi picked...
The Sonic The Hedgehog franchise has had its ups and downs since it appeared over 30 years ago, but more recent years have seen the blue blur back on form again. This year’s Sonic Superstars was a welcome mix of modern graphics and traditional 2D platforming, while the movies – most recently last year’s Sonic The Hedgehog 2 – are doing decent business.
That success has left Sega boss Shuji Utsumi openly talking about what other big names the company has in its back catalogue. Could some of those be dusted off and given the big-screen treatment? In an interview with CNBC, Utsumi noted that it has “other IPs,” adding, “We are thinking of reviving other classical IPs too.”
According to CNBC, Utsumi picked...
- 11/16/2023
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
In his latest interview/podcast, host and screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with co-founders Alex Kidd and Evrim Ersoy about Dukefest: The Return, which takes place Sunday 31st July – Wednesday 3rd August 2022.
From a Cannes favourite to NY Public Access TV, our four-day bonanza is eager to celebrate the madness of cinema in every possible format across Two amazing London venues: Prince Charles Cinema & King & Queen pub in Fitzrovia!
Dukefest 2022 includes: Bloody Oranges (UK Premiere) – Sunday 31st July @Prince Charles Cinema Alex’s Mystery Show / Evrim Presents: 15-Years Of The Duke – Monday 1st August @King And Queen Secret Society / Evrim’s Worst Of Show / The New York TV Archive Part 2 – Tuesday 2nd August @King And Queen Sean Hogan “Twilight’s Last Screaming” book launch event w/screening of The Possession Of Joel Delany
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From a Cannes favourite to NY Public Access TV, our four-day bonanza is eager to celebrate the madness of cinema in every possible format across Two amazing London venues: Prince Charles Cinema & King & Queen pub in Fitzrovia!
Dukefest 2022 includes: Bloody Oranges (UK Premiere) – Sunday 31st July @Prince Charles Cinema Alex’s Mystery Show / Evrim Presents: 15-Years Of The Duke – Monday 1st August @King And Queen Secret Society / Evrim’s Worst Of Show / The New York TV Archive Part 2 – Tuesday 2nd August @King And Queen Sean Hogan “Twilight’s Last Screaming” book launch event w/screening of The Possession Of Joel Delany
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- 7/19/2022
- by Stuart Wright
- Nerdly
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