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Sega producer Takashi Iizuka stated that the live-action Sonic the Hedgehog movies have been instrumental in revitalizing the franchise's awareness and boosting game sales. He explained that the success of these transmedia projects creates a positive cycle, providing more resources for higher-quality game development. Iizuka also highlighted the benefits of platforms like Netflix for global distribution of anime and television content.