As a cinephile with over three decades of movie-going under my belt, I must admit that I was initially skeptical about yet another installment in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. However, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has left me pleasantly surprised and thoroughly entertained. The film’s impressive box office performance is a testament to its quality and the enduring appeal of these speedy blue characters.
The upcoming movie “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” is expected to be a blockbuster, having already earned over $70 million at the box office. It’s poised to become the top earner of the Christmas season and could potentially set new records. Interestingly, this isn’t the first record-breaking feat for the “Sonic” franchise – on December 18, 2024, before its premiere, it broke a Guinness World Record. However, this isn’t a box office record; instead, it’s an unusual one linked to the film’s eagerly awaited character, Shadow, voiced by Keanu Reeves. In fact, Paramount Pictures created a grand spectacle before the movie’s release – the “largest shadow projection” for the holiday season.
In an extraordinary spectacle, the crew at Paramount orchestrated a colossal silhouette display of the character Shadow. This immense shadow was cast onto the exterior wall of the American Dream mall and amusement park in New Jersey. A live broadcast of the event was displayed on the ground floor of Court A within the mall. Previously, the record for the largest shadow stood at 15.7 meters long by 8.09 meters wide (equivalent to 51 feet 6.1 inches by 26 feet 6.5 inches), but the projection of Sonic the Hedgehog 3’s shadow far surpassed this, covering approximately 285 square meters or around 3,070 square feet. Breaking the record without any doubt, the event included video and images of Shadow’s shadow that can be found below.
A full list of the Guinness World Records’ rules for the largest shadow projection are listed below:
- The artwork must be of a recognizable image, concept or scene at the discretion of Guinness World Records.
- The design of the shadow projection must be sent for pre-approval. Any designs not sent for pre-approval may be disqualified.
- The image must be one continuous shadow representation.
- The supplies used to form the shadow projection must be available commercially. A breakdown of materials used to create the shadow projection must be submitted as evidence.
- Overall measurements of the image must be provided as well as a breakdown of height, width etc.
- There is no limit regarding the number of projectors used.
- The image must be projected for a minimum of four hours.
- There is no minimum time frame for the construction of the sculpture, nor is there a limit to the number of people involved. However, the duration and number of participants should be documented.
- The record is measured based on the greatest length and width separations of the shadow projection.
- To be considered for the record, the shadow projection must surpass any existing record in this category by all dimensions.
‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ Casts a Long Shadow at the Box Office
The third installment of Sonic the Hedgehog, the movie, has surpassed predictions and typically seen performance in franchise sequels. It has garnered praise and affection from critics, currently boasting an impressive 86% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and is swiftly earning $70 million; by Monday, it’s expected to have nearly doubled this amount. MovieWeb’s Julian Roman also commended Sonic the Hedgehog 3, aligning with the widespread acclaim.
“Sonic the Hedgehog 3 surpasses the high standards set by its previous blockbuster installments, offering an even more exceptional gaming experience. Jim Carrey’s dual role promises to leave audiences in stitches with his hilarious antics, reinforcing his reputation as a comedic mastermind. The movie maintains a thrilling pace through intense action sequences while also infusing heart and intrigue, ensuring it never slows down.
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2024-12-22 04:35