Image: SEGAWe already know Sonic 3 movie director Jeff Fowler has a special connection with Shadow the Hedgehog, and now ahead of the third movie's launch this month, he's taken to social media to show off the "first piece of concept art" created for the latest outing.As mentioned (spoiler warning), it shows an emotional moment between Shadow and Maria - with the third outing highlighting "one of the most important [stories] in the entire Sonic Universe"."We knew we had to make it GREAT"In case you did miss our existing story, Fowler mentioned earlier this year how one of his first jobs in the "VFX industry" was actually animating Shadow the Hedgehog, with the official Sonic social media account describing the third movie as a "full circle moment" for the director."Twenty years later, I could not feel more HONORED to bring SHADOW to the big screen in #SonicMovie3"Sega released a new official trailer for the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie earlier this week. The film will launch in cinemas on 20th December 2024. Guns, motorbikes, and some crucial backstoryJeff and Shadow go way backTalk about ambitiousAre you looking forward to the movie adaptation of Shadow's story? Let us know in the comments.[source x.com, via mynintendonews.com]Share:01 Liam is a news writer and reviewer for Nintendo Life and Pure Xbox. He's been writing about games for more than 15 years and is a lifelong fan of Mario and Master Chief. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesThree Sega Genesis / Mega Drive Games Have Been Added To Switch Online's Expansion PackHere's what's includedRandom: A New Sega Genesis Cart Has Been Created For The Sonic 3 MovieTalk about ambitiousSonic 3 Movie Trailer Gives Shadow The Hedgehog Fans Everything They WantGuns, motorbikes, and some crucial backstorySonic X Shadow Generations 'Sonic 3 Movie Pack' Adds Keanu ReevesUpdate: It seems we've got a standalone priceININ Games Acquires Shenmue 3 Publishing Rights, Teases AnnouncementFans are already calling for a Nintendo release