Paramount revives 'Ugly Sonic' for 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' promo, tapping into fan nostalgia for the viral character design
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The original 'Ugly Sonic' design, which sparked a huge online backlash before the first Sonic movie, will be featured in a special promotion for 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3', capitalizing on its viral fame
According to director Jeff Fowler, bringing back 'Ugly Sonic' is a nod to the passionate Sonic fanbase and their role in shaping the character's final on-screen look
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Jeff Fowler, Paramount Pictures, Sonic the Hedgehog 3