Sonic the Hedgehog movie delayed by three months as director announces he needs more time to make the character 'just right' after backlash
There was outcry when the design for Sonic the Hedgehog was unveiled earlier this month.
And the movie's director revealed on Friday that the film's release will be delayed by three months as they tweak the character.
Jeff Fowler tweeted on Friday that the film will now open on Feb. 14, 2020, a delay of three months from its original Nov. 8 opening.
New look: Sonic the hedgehog is getting a makeover ahead of release which has seen the movie become delayed for three months
Next year: The movie's director revealed on Friday that the film's release will be delayed by three months as they tweak the character
'Taking a little more time to make Sonic just right,' Fowler explained on Friday.
He added: '#novfxartistswereharmedinthemakingofthismovie.'
The first trailer of the movie, which stars Jim Carrey, prompted criticism of Sonic's oddly anthropomorphic teeth, which viewers thought were out of place on a hedgehog.
Other critics compared the animal's pointy face to Mike Myers' live-action Cat In The Hat character.
For some, Sonic was simply too fake looking to follow in the footsteps of the groundbreaking CGI of Avengers: Endgame.
The character also was compared unfavorable to the cute Detective Pikachu.
No thanks: The character was revealed in a trailer which fans criticised
Pika-no: Fans were not pleased with the character design
Similarities: Some critics compared the animal's pointy face to Mike Myers' live-action Cat In The Hat character
Too real: Much of the online criticism of Sonic hung on his oddly anthropomorphic teeth, which viewers thought were out of place on a hedgehog
Unflattering comparison: For some, Sonic was simply too fake looking to follow in the footsteps of the groundbreaking CGI of Avengers: Endgame
Making it right: After fan outcry over Sonic The Hedgehog's design, the movie's director Jeff Fowler announced the eponymous character would be redesigned
'Thank you for the support. And the criticism,' Fowler tweeted on May 2, following the backlash.
'The message is loud and clear ... you aren't happy with the design & you want changes. It's going to happen. Everyone at Paramount & Sega are fully committed to making this character the BEST he can be... #sonicmovie #gottafixfast'
Clearly a quick fix wasn't possible and it wasn't possible to meet the original release date with Sonic needing a make-over.
Model role: James Marsden stars as Tom Wachowski, who has to help Sonic defeat Robotnik to save the world
New look: Jim Carrey will bring his zany comedic talents to the role of Dr. Robotnik
Tashe-tastic: Carrey plays the mad scientist and mortal enemy of Sonic
It now opens opposite Fox's upcoming Kingsman prequel, and will come out just one week after Warner Bros.' and DC's Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn), starring Margot Robbie.
Parks And Recreation's Ben Schwartz, who partially provided the sound of BB-8 in the newest Star Wars trilogy, voices the extraterrestrial hedgehog.
Jim Carrey will bring his zany comedic talents to the role of Dr. Robotnik, the mad scientist and mortal enemy of Sonic.
James Marsden and Tika Sumpter will co-star as Tom and Annie Wachowski, a couple who have to help Sonic defeat Robotnik to save the world.
