Sonic the Hedgehog may be able to run faster than the speed of light, but his film franchise nearly came to a screaming halt ...

Paramount's new design fades Sonic's blue fur into his tan mouth for a slightly more realistic depiction. His eyebrows are also much more defined, allowing him to show a wider range of emotions.

Dubbed “Ugly Sonic,” the blue creature that appeared on film was ... including human-like teeth, and his body proportions were deemed inconsistent with the character fans grew up with in ...