Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Release In Russia Halted By Paramount
Paramount has halted the release of Sonic the Hedgehog2 in Russia due to the country's invasion of Ukraine. The first live-action film for the world's favorite blue hedgehog was one of the few box-office hits in 2020, as it released in February, just before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Sonic the Hedgehog broke multiple box-office records for a video game movie and is now heralded as one of the best video game adaptations of all time. Thus, it was a no-brainer for Paramount to quickly begin developing a sequel.
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is now right around the corner, slated for a theatrical release in the United States on April 8. Ben Schwartz returns as the the voice of Sonic, who will team up with Tails (as teased in the first film's post-credits scene) to take on a couple of baddies – the returning Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey) and newcomer Knuckles the Echidna (Idris Elba) – who are intent on finding the Master Emerald and conquering the world. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 also brings back James Marsden and Tika Sumpter's human characters, Tom and Maddie.
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Now, Paramount has pulled Sonic the Hedgehog 2 from its release schedule in Russia, per Deadline. The move is part of a swift and decisive response by Hollywood to Russia's invasion of Ukraine last week, with the unprovoked military action resulting in global outcry and all sorts of economic sanctions and boycotts against the aggressor. The Russian release of The Lost City, the romantic comedy adventure led by Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum, has also been halted by Paramount. The decision is explained via the statement below:
As we witness the ongoing tragedy in Ukraine, we have decided to pause the theatrical release of
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