Takashi Iizuka, of the Sonic team, says he is only an advisor for the Sonic movie and that it is up to the core team to do something.

We've already talked about the Lad Bible interview with Takashi Iizuka, Sonic team leader, but that's another aspect of the interview you should know about. You see, Iizuka also commented on the Sonic movie. Iizuka said, "It's not a SEGA film – we do not realize it, or anything – and I'm just an advisor, really. But I'm shown things, and the [movie team] ask my opinion. I also listen to what the fans say, and I will inform the director – he and the producers are very interested in these comments. In the end, it is up to the Paramount team to make a success of it, but we are all looking forward to seeing the finished film. "

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