Next Sonic game, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 movie confirmed for The Game Awards 2021
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The Game Awards 2021 will have not one, but two new Sonic debuts.
On the game side of things, SEGA intends to show off the next core 3D entry in the franchise. The project was originally announced for Switch earlier this year with a brief CG teaser. Not much is known at present, though that should change come tomorrow. SEGA has thus far only committed to a 2022 release window. We actually don’t have a confirmed name just yet.
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Metroid director and producer hopes a movie will happen someday
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Nintendo is starting to dabble with the movie space in the form of the Super Mario animated film, but could we see other franchises – like Metroid – get the same treatment?
Yoshio Sakamoto started out on the original Metroid as a designer. Since then, he’s worked on almost all of the 2D games as either a director and producer.
CNET recently asked Sakamoto about a potential Metroid movie. That prompted the following response:
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Rumor: Donkey Kong will be getting his own solo movie with Seth Rogen
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A new solo animated movie for Donkey Kong is in the works, a report from GiantFreakinRobot claims.
Much about the supposed project is not yet known. However, Illumination would be in charge of handling the film and Seth Rogen would again be voicing the character. Rogen is set to play Donkey Kong in next year’s Super Mario animated movie, which is on track for December 2022.
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Sebastian Maniscalco says he’s voicing “Spike” in the Super Mario animated movie
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There hasn’t been much casting news surrounding the Super Mario animated movie (or news about the film in general), but it seems that Sebastian Maniscalco is voicing a character.
The actor and comedian appeared during the latest episode of Bertcast where he casually mentioned his involvement. Maniscalco said that he’s “in the movie Super Mario Bros., an animated movie” before adding that he’s “playing Spike, their boss.”
Charles Martinet on the Mario movie: “if they invite me to play, I’ll go in and play with great joy and happiness”
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For as long as the world has known Mario, he’s essentially had one voice. Charles Martinet has been playing the character for around three decades.
We know that Mario has his first ever animated movie coming up, though it’s unclear if Martinet will be involved. During an interview with Stardust Blaze, he mentioned that the film “sounds like great fun, and if they invite me to play, I’ll go in and play with great joy and happiness.”
Teaser video confirms next Sonic movie is titled Sonic the Hedgehog 2
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The follow-up to the 2020 Sonic the Hedgehog movie now has an official name. While not much of a surprise, the upcoming film will be titled Sonic the Hedgehog 2.
A teaser announcing the title was shared today. It emphasizes that Tails will be a big part of the movie.
Here’s the 10-second teaser in full:
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Monster Hunter movie gets new trailer
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A new trailer has surfaced for the upcoming movie, which gives us a first look at the Palico design and more. Check out the video below.
The Monster Hunter movie will initially debut on December 4.
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Pokemon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle gets new trailer
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A new trailer has gone live for Pokemon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle ahead of its Japanese debut next month. Get a look at the video below.
Pokemon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle will premiere in Japan on December 25. The English version will air sometime in 2021.
Pokemon the Movie Coco called Pokemon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle in the west, English trailer
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We’ve long heard about Pokemon the Movie Coco, which will debut in Japan next month. The Pokemon Company has now followed up with a bit of information for western fans.
The upcoming film is officially titled “Pokemon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle” overseas. It’s confirmed for release in 2021, though a specific date hasn’t been determined as of yet.
Here’s an official overview:
Monster Hunter movie director on why the main character is from our world, Capcom’s involvement, sequel chances, more
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Monster Hunter movie director Paul W.S. Anderson recently opened up about the film in great detail. Anderson spoke about some of the finer points about the project and its creation.
After a number of Resident Evil movies, Anderson is teaming up with actress Milla Jovovich once again. Jovovich plays the role of a U.S. Army Ranger, who falls through a portal and ends up in the Monster Hunter world. Regarding the character as well as the decision to have her come from our world, Anderson explained:
