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  • Jim Carey Returning for ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’

    Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik in 'Sonic the Hedgehog.'
    Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik in ‘Sonic the Hedgehog.’ Photo: Paramount Pictures.

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    • Jim Carrey’s Dr. Robotnik is back for ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’.
    • Jeff Fowler is directing the new movie.
    • The film is due in December.

    At the end of ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’ it –– spoiler alert for anyone who hasn’t seen the movie –– appeared that Jim Carrey’s cackling, scheming Dr. Robotnik had fallen to his death.

    But as post-credit sting, however, it is revealed (again, spoiler alert) that Robotnik’s body is nowhere to be found and he’s actually potentially alive.

    A new, tiny social media teaser for the third movie adapted from the video game franchise reveals that he is indeed back, as also reported by Variety.

    What’s the story of ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’?

    Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik in 'Sonic the Hedgehog 2.'
    Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik in ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2.’ Photo: Paramount Pictures.

    Nothing has been officially released about the story for the new ‘Sonic’ movie, though we can predict more speedy behavior from the main character and a fresh devious scheme from Robotnik (also, mugging –– it is Jim Carrey, after all).

    How James Marsden’s Tom Wachowski figures in this time remains to be seen, and we’ll also see the return of Sonic’s fellow CG creations Knuckles (voiced by Idris Elba) and Tails (Colleen O’Shaughnessey).

    Rumors have suggested a potential trip through time and the film’s social media account kicked off the start of shoot with a teaser for Shadow the Hedgehog, who is a mysterious hedgehog associated with a secret government experiment called Project Shadow. He was obliquely referenced at the end of the second movie.

    Who is making ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’?

    (L to R) Knuckles (Idris Elba) and Sonic (Ben Schwartz) in 'Sonic The Hedgehog 2' from Paramount Pictures and Sega.
    (L to R) Knuckles (Idris Elba) and Sonic (Ben Schwartz) in ‘Sonic The Hedgehog 2’ from Paramount Pictures and Sega.

    Jeff Fowler is once again directing the third movie, having handled the first two, with the script from regular writers Pat Casey and Josh Miller.

    Neal H. Moritz is producing this one, as he has the others.

    Carrey’s presence is a little surprising, since he said around the time of the second movie that he was effectively retiring from acting. But we suppose the sheer joy (or possibly an RV filled with cash) tempted him back.

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    What else is planned for the Sonic the Hedgehog universe?

    Jim Carrey and Knuckles (Idris Elba)
    Jim Carrey and Knuckles (Idris Elba) in ‘Sonic The Hedgehog 2’ from Paramount Pictures and Sega. Photo Credit: Courtesy Paramount Pictures and Sega of America.

    With the success of the first two films, Paramount has naturally begun to try and build out a ‘Sonic’ universe, with a series based around the Knuckles character (with Elba back to voice him) already in the works.

    In the show, Knuckles the Echidna teaches deputy Wade Whipple (Adam Pally) the techniques of the Echidna warrior. ‘Sonic’s fellow live-action actor Tika Sumpter is also aboard alongside the likes of Christopher Lloyd, Cary Elwes and Kid Cudi.

    Related Article: Actors Ben Schwartz and James Marsden Talk New Movie ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’

    When will ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ be in theaters?

    Paramount as scheduled the movie for December 20th this year.

    Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik in 'Sonic the Hedgehog 2.'
    Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik in ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2.’ Photo: Paramount Pictures.

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  • Kid Cudi to Direct Netflix Movie

    Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi
    Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi in Prime Video’s documentary ‘A Man Named Scott.’

    He’s been appearing in front of the camera in addition to contributing to songs for soundtracks for a few years now, but Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi is ready to take the next step in movies: he’ll make his directorial debut.

    In addition to calling the shots, Mescudi has written the new movie for Netflix, called ‘Teddy’, that he’ll also star in.

    Writing on Twitter, the musician and actor explained the decision, revealing that he’s been working on the project for quite a while now, dealing with the usual frustration of guiding something through development since at least 2013.

    “I always wanted to write my own movie,” he wrote. “The road has been long, from it being a TV show for years to finally being a film. So it means so much to finally be able to bring it to the screen next year, and I can’t wait for you all to meet Teddy, his friends, his family and take a walk in his world for a bit.”

    Though he didn’t completely reveal the storyline, he did offer a tease for the premise: “It’s as if I took the song ‘Pursuit of Happiness’ (his 2009 hit) and wrote a movie about it. I added a lot of my own personal struggles and experiences in it, so this film is very close to my heart.”

    Chris Abbott and Kid Cudi.
    (L to R) Chris Abbott and Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi.

    “I know, that deep down, this movie will help people in the same ways my music has,” he added. “I’m continuing my mission. Now this is a comedy, but it wouldn’t be me if I didn’t sprinkle some real stuff in there. It’s trippy, it’s fun, it’s sad, it’s life.”

    From the sounds of it, it’ll be a slice-of-life story for a character much like the singer himself, and it’ll be fascinating to see what he applies from his past movie career to this latest job. Mescudi has also directed some of his music videos, including for ‘Surfin’ and ‘Frequency.’

    ‘The Harder They Fall’ filmmaker Jeymes Samuel, Shawn “Jay Z” Carter (who also produced ‘Fall’), James Lassiter, and company Bron will all produce the movie, which continues Mescudi’s association with them. He wrote the track ‘Guns Go Bang’ for ‘The Harder They Fall’, which has won a variety of awards.

    And he also solidifies his connection with Netflix after appearing in Adam McKay’s ‘Don’t Look Up’ as a character called DJ Chello, who sings the anthem ‘Just Look Up’ as a duet with Riley Bina (played by Ariana Grande). The pair also wrote the song together.

    Acting-wise, Mescudi has appeared in movies including ‘Need for Speed’, ‘Bill & Ted Face the Music’ and ‘Crisis’. Coming up, he’s part of the cast for Ty West’s new horror, ‘X’, which hit theaters at the weekend. On TV, he’s voicing a role in mysterious new animated series ‘Entergalactic,’ which also happens to be a Netflix show.

    RJ Cyler, Jonathan Majors, Delroy Lindo, and Danielle Deadwyler
    (L to R): RJ Cyler, Jonathan Majors, Delroy Lindo, and Danielle Deadwyler in ‘The Harder They Fall.’ Photo courtesy of Netflix © 2021.
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