The “Knuckles” miniseries on Paramount+ has become the most-watched original series on the platform over its premiere weekend.
Per the streaming service, the “Sonic the Hedgehog” spinoff series was viewed for more than 4 million hours in its first few days of availability after dropping all six episodes on April 26. That also makes it the most-watched kids & family title ever on Paramount+. Viewership for other “Sonic the Hedgehog” titles on the service also saw a substantial lift, up 278% over their daily average.
“The ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ fans came out in full-force,” said Jeff Grossman, executive vice president of programming at Paramount+. “We’re so thrilled with the record-breaking performance of ‘Knuckles’ and the incredible lift the whole Sonic universe has experienced following ‘Knuckles” premiere.”
Paramount+ does not typically release information on the number of viewers for its titles, though they previously revealed such info for the show “Special Ops: Lioness,” which...
Per the streaming service, the “Sonic the Hedgehog” spinoff series was viewed for more than 4 million hours in its first few days of availability after dropping all six episodes on April 26. That also makes it the most-watched kids & family title ever on Paramount+. Viewership for other “Sonic the Hedgehog” titles on the service also saw a substantial lift, up 278% over their daily average.
“The ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ fans came out in full-force,” said Jeff Grossman, executive vice president of programming at Paramount+. “We’re so thrilled with the record-breaking performance of ‘Knuckles’ and the incredible lift the whole Sonic universe has experienced following ‘Knuckles” premiere.”
Paramount+ does not typically release information on the number of viewers for its titles, though they previously revealed such info for the show “Special Ops: Lioness,” which...
- 5/2/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Sonic the Hedgehog is quite the asset for Paramount+.
The streamer debuted the six-episode limited series Knuckles on April 26, expanding the “Cinematic World of Sonic the Hedgehog” — and setting a streaming record in the process.
In its premiere weekend, Knuckles became the most-watched Paramount+ original series of all time with more than 4M hours streamed over that time frame. It’s also Paramount+’s most watched kids and family title ever.
Paramount+ rarely releases streaming data on its own accord, last touting the success of Lawmen: Bass Reeves. Just two episodes of that series amassed around 7.5M viewers globally in its first week on the platform. Of course, that also included a broadcast sampling run, which Knuckles did not receive.
The streamer is also using hours viewed to quantify the Knuckles audience, which makes it more difficult to compare to these previous numbers. Although, Knuckles appears poised to make an...
The streamer debuted the six-episode limited series Knuckles on April 26, expanding the “Cinematic World of Sonic the Hedgehog” — and setting a streaming record in the process.
In its premiere weekend, Knuckles became the most-watched Paramount+ original series of all time with more than 4M hours streamed over that time frame. It’s also Paramount+’s most watched kids and family title ever.
Paramount+ rarely releases streaming data on its own accord, last touting the success of Lawmen: Bass Reeves. Just two episodes of that series amassed around 7.5M viewers globally in its first week on the platform. Of course, that also included a broadcast sampling run, which Knuckles did not receive.
The streamer is also using hours viewed to quantify the Knuckles audience, which makes it more difficult to compare to these previous numbers. Although, Knuckles appears poised to make an...
- 5/2/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
“Knuckles,” the live-action/animated spinoff series currently streaming on Paramount+ and featuring the titular red Echidna warrior (voiced by Idris Elba), kicks things off with an amusing ’90s throwback opening title sequence. We encounter markered animations (done by Picturemill) of the main characters, as they jump across the labels of mixed CDs in a binder and roll by the credits, to the tune of “The Warrior” by Scandal featuring Patty Smyth.
It’s all part of Knuckles getting introduced to the “earth music” of his new protégé, dim-witted deputy sheriff Wade Whipples (Adam Pally), while trying to teach him the ways of Echidna-style fighting.
This marks the first series for Knuckles, based on Sega’s popular Sonic the Hedgehog video game franchise, which takes place between the events of the films “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” and “Sonic the Hedgehog 3,” which introduced Elba. It was created by John Whittington (“Sonic the Hedgehog 2...
It’s all part of Knuckles getting introduced to the “earth music” of his new protégé, dim-witted deputy sheriff Wade Whipples (Adam Pally), while trying to teach him the ways of Echidna-style fighting.
This marks the first series for Knuckles, based on Sega’s popular Sonic the Hedgehog video game franchise, which takes place between the events of the films “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” and “Sonic the Hedgehog 3,” which introduced Elba. It was created by John Whittington (“Sonic the Hedgehog 2...
- 4/30/2024
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
This article contains spoilers for the entire Knuckles live-action TV-series.
Knuckles the Echidna. He’s rougher than the rest of them, the best of them, tougher than leather, as his famous theme song boasts. Introduced all the way back in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 on Sega Genesis as the titular hero’s nemesis, the spike fisted loner has gone on to become a key part of the franchise’s cast. Reinterpreted over the years as everything from a rapping treasure hunter in Sonic Adventure to a chosen-one savior that, as a baby egg, was nuked by radiation in the Archie comic series.
The Sonic movies haven’t been shy about drawing direct inspiration from past incarnations of the franchise to help inspire their stories so where does the Knuckles series take its main inspiration from? The Genesis games with their lightning quick action? The much-beloved Sonic Adventure series and its focus on Knuckles’ treasure hunting?...
Knuckles the Echidna. He’s rougher than the rest of them, the best of them, tougher than leather, as his famous theme song boasts. Introduced all the way back in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 on Sega Genesis as the titular hero’s nemesis, the spike fisted loner has gone on to become a key part of the franchise’s cast. Reinterpreted over the years as everything from a rapping treasure hunter in Sonic Adventure to a chosen-one savior that, as a baby egg, was nuked by radiation in the Archie comic series.
The Sonic movies haven’t been shy about drawing direct inspiration from past incarnations of the franchise to help inspire their stories so where does the Knuckles series take its main inspiration from? The Genesis games with their lightning quick action? The much-beloved Sonic Adventure series and its focus on Knuckles’ treasure hunting?...
- 4/26/2024
- by Shamus Kelley
- Den of Geek
Since the 1980s, the two biggest gaming companies, Sega and Nintendo, have been engaged in fierce competition to capture the gaming market. To rival the popularity of Nintendo’s iconic poster boy, Mario, Sega created Sonic the Hedgehog in the 1990s. The extremely favorable reception of the speedster hedgehog resulted in Sega venturing into multiple media productions and firmly establishing their legacy in the pop culture business. Even when it came to the silver screen adaptations, it was the overwhelming success of the first Sonic the Hedgehog movie that paved the way for movie adaptations of several popular video game titles.
After the consecutive success of the first two Sonic movies and the buildup of a strong buzz revolving around the third entry due to the confirmation of fan favorite Shadow’s inclusion as an antagonist, Paramount has started feeling pretty confident about building a full-fledged franchise with the Sonic universe.
After the consecutive success of the first two Sonic movies and the buildup of a strong buzz revolving around the third entry due to the confirmation of fan favorite Shadow’s inclusion as an antagonist, Paramount has started feeling pretty confident about building a full-fledged franchise with the Sonic universe.
- 4/26/2024
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
Plot: The new live-action event series follows Knuckles on a hilarious and action-packed journey of self-discovery as he agrees to train Wade as his protégé and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior.
Review: It is hard to believe that Sonic The Hedgehog premiered on the big screen just before the Covid-19 pandemic shut down the world. What is even harder to believe is that the movie was actually pretty good. With a sequel released two years later and Sonic The Hedgehog 3 slated for December 2024, the world is chock full of Sega goodness these days. To bridge the wait until the end of this year, the six-episode limited series Knuckles highlights the Idris Elba-voiced echidna warrior’s journey to find his place in our world. Featuring limited connections to the movies, Knuckles has its moments but overall feels like an attempt to tread water until the third...
Review: It is hard to believe that Sonic The Hedgehog premiered on the big screen just before the Covid-19 pandemic shut down the world. What is even harder to believe is that the movie was actually pretty good. With a sequel released two years later and Sonic The Hedgehog 3 slated for December 2024, the world is chock full of Sega goodness these days. To bridge the wait until the end of this year, the six-episode limited series Knuckles highlights the Idris Elba-voiced echidna warrior’s journey to find his place in our world. Featuring limited connections to the movies, Knuckles has its moments but overall feels like an attempt to tread water until the third...
- 4/22/2024
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
Idris Elba is reacting to news that Keanu Reeves is joining the Sonic the Hedgehog universe as the voice of Shadow for the third installment of the film saga.
Elba voices Knuckles the Echidna and, during the red carpet premiere of the upcoming Paramount+ series Knuckles, shared his thoughts on Reeves.
“I’m a big fan of his,” Elba said in an interview with IGN. “I’ve heard that he’s a fan of mine, and we are destined to make something together. So, here we go.”
Elba and Reeves had shared credits voicing characters in Cyberpunk 2077 which would make Sonic the Hedgehog 3 a reunion for the actors.
Shadow made a non-speaking appearance during a mid-credits scene in 2022’s Sonic the Hedgehog 2. The character is an anthropomorphic red-striped black hedgehog created by the government and set to resemble Sonic’s abilities.
Elba reprises his voice role of Knuckles in the Paramount+ series,...
Elba voices Knuckles the Echidna and, during the red carpet premiere of the upcoming Paramount+ series Knuckles, shared his thoughts on Reeves.
“I’m a big fan of his,” Elba said in an interview with IGN. “I’ve heard that he’s a fan of mine, and we are destined to make something together. So, here we go.”
Elba and Reeves had shared credits voicing characters in Cyberpunk 2077 which would make Sonic the Hedgehog 3 a reunion for the actors.
Shadow made a non-speaking appearance during a mid-credits scene in 2022’s Sonic the Hedgehog 2. The character is an anthropomorphic red-striped black hedgehog created by the government and set to resemble Sonic’s abilities.
Elba reprises his voice role of Knuckles in the Paramount+ series,...
- 4/22/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Remember how the live-action version of Sonic the Hedgehog had a rough start? The fans were horrified by the leaked design of the character, as Paramount initially opted for a more original design, which was panned by fans, so they decided to listen to them and simply keep the original design, and this turned out to be the best decision they made. The first movie was a massive hit, and so was the sequel, so it was no surprise that Sonic the Hedgehog 3 was quickly announced, and we can confirm that the movie is set for a December 20, 2024 theatrical release.
And while we’ve had several updates related to the movie, including Jim Carrey’s confirmed return as Dr. Robotnik, today is a big day as the main voice cast of the movie has finally been confirmed, all of that amidst flooding rumors that Keanu Reeves will be voicing Shadow,...
And while we’ve had several updates related to the movie, including Jim Carrey’s confirmed return as Dr. Robotnik, today is a big day as the main voice cast of the movie has finally been confirmed, all of that amidst flooding rumors that Keanu Reeves will be voicing Shadow,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Keanu Reeves has long been a fan-favorite hero in Tinseltown, famous for portraying stoic, morally upright characters in critically acclaimed flicks such as John Wick and The Matrix. Nonetheless, much to the surprise of his fans, the Beirut-born actor, 59, has now taken on a new role that differs from his usual heroic persona: that of the anti-hero (Shadow) in the forthcoming Sonic 3 film. And fans are loving it!
Multiple sources are attesting that Reeves will resume voice acting following his role as Bruce Wayne / Batman in Jared Stern’s DC League of Super-Pets (2022).
Shadow in a still from Sonic The Hedgehog 2
For those unfamiliar with the Sonic franchise, Shadow is an intricate character who walks the line between hero and villain. He is gloomy and enigmatic, with a mysterious past that drives him to follow his own code of conduct, often contradicting traditional notions of what a hero should be.
Multiple sources are attesting that Reeves will resume voice acting following his role as Bruce Wayne / Batman in Jared Stern’s DC League of Super-Pets (2022).
Shadow in a still from Sonic The Hedgehog 2
For those unfamiliar with the Sonic franchise, Shadow is an intricate character who walks the line between hero and villain. He is gloomy and enigmatic, with a mysterious past that drives him to follow his own code of conduct, often contradicting traditional notions of what a hero should be.
- 4/16/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
“Sonic the Hedgehog” just got a whole lot darker. Keanu Reeves has been cast as the voice of Shadow, the evil, lab-generated black hedgehog foil to Sonic, in Paramount’s upcoming “Sonic the Hedgehog 3,” IndieWire has learned. Paramount had no comment.
Reeves joins a voice cast that includes Ben Schwartz as Sonic, Colleen O’Shaughnessey as Tails, and Idris Elba as Knuckles, who debuted in “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” and is getting his own spinoff series on Paramount+ later this year. James Marsden and Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik are also returning to the cast of the live-action film. Jeff Fowler, who directed the first two entries, is returning for the three-quel.
Shadow’s arrival for “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” was teased at the end of the prior film, and CinemaCon crowds during Paramount’s presentation got a first look at Shadow in action as he’s recruited by Carrey...
Reeves joins a voice cast that includes Ben Schwartz as Sonic, Colleen O’Shaughnessey as Tails, and Idris Elba as Knuckles, who debuted in “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” and is getting his own spinoff series on Paramount+ later this year. James Marsden and Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik are also returning to the cast of the live-action film. Jeff Fowler, who directed the first two entries, is returning for the three-quel.
Shadow’s arrival for “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” was teased at the end of the prior film, and CinemaCon crowds during Paramount’s presentation got a first look at Shadow in action as he’s recruited by Carrey...
- 4/15/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
The holiday season will deliver a speedy little gift when Sonic the Hedgehog 3 opens on December 20, 2024, and now we know who will be voicing brooding anti-hero Shadow the Hedgehog. According to a story from The Hollywood Reporter , that role will go to John Wick himself, Keanu Reeves. Related: Knuckles Live-Action Spinoff Series Reveals Streaming Premiere Plans Sonic the Hedgehog 3 comes after two majorly successful films that finally brought Sonic to the big screen. The first film, which premiered in 2020, pulled in $319 million at the global box office, with 2022's Sonic the Hedgehog 2 following that up with $404 million. The third entry is once again directed by Jeff Fowler, with Pat Casey and Josh Miller writing and a cast that includes Ben Schwartz (sonic), James Marsden (Tom Wachowski), Jim Carrey (Dr. Robotnik), Tika Sumpter (Maddie Wachowski), Colleen O'Shaughnessey (Tails) and Idris Elba (Knuckles). The live-action Knuckles series starring Idris...
- 4/15/2024
- by Joseph Luster
- Crunchyroll
Get ready to meet the ultimate life form, because we now know who will be voicing Shadow the Hedgehog in the upcoming "Sonic the Hedgehog 3," and it's none other than Keanu Reeves.
The Hollywood Reporter has the scoop, with multiple sources confirming that Reeves will return to voice acting after playing Batman in "DC League of Super-Pets." The news comes after Paramount Picture's big presentation at CinemaCon last week where they debuted footage from the upcoming "Sonic 3." Our own Ryan Scott was on-site to witness the footage, which included the reveal Jim Carrey's Dr. Robotnik is now depressed and out of shape, looking just like his nickname — Eggman. Then he gets a surprise alert that "they found it," referring to Shadow the Hedgehog.
Shadow first appeared in 2001's "Sonic Adventure 2," and has since become one of the most popular characters in the franchise — an edgy antihero and the coolest hedgehog around.
The Hollywood Reporter has the scoop, with multiple sources confirming that Reeves will return to voice acting after playing Batman in "DC League of Super-Pets." The news comes after Paramount Picture's big presentation at CinemaCon last week where they debuted footage from the upcoming "Sonic 3." Our own Ryan Scott was on-site to witness the footage, which included the reveal Jim Carrey's Dr. Robotnik is now depressed and out of shape, looking just like his nickname — Eggman. Then he gets a surprise alert that "they found it," referring to Shadow the Hedgehog.
Shadow first appeared in 2001's "Sonic Adventure 2," and has since become one of the most popular characters in the franchise — an edgy antihero and the coolest hedgehog around.
- 4/15/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Keanu Reeves (John Wick franchise) has been tapped to voice the role of Shadow in Paramount Pictures’ Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Deadline can confirm.
Paramount had no comment, but Reeves joins an ensemble led by Ben Schwartz, who plays Sonic. In all three films, James Mardsen plays Sonic’s human ally, Sheriff Tom Wachowski, with Jim Carrey as the mad scientist Dr. Robotnik.
First introduced in the video game Sonic Adventure 2 in 2001, Shadow is a creation of Professor Gerald Robotnik, the grandfather of Sonic’s arch-nemesis, Dr. Robotnik. Possessing extraordinary speed, as well as Chaos Control, a power that allows him to manipulate space and time, he’s initially depicted as an antagonist to Sonic, though in the video games from Sega, he eventually becomes an ally.
The Sonic the Hedgehog franchise launched with a 2020 film of the same name, which grossed over $319M worldwide and was followed up with...
Paramount had no comment, but Reeves joins an ensemble led by Ben Schwartz, who plays Sonic. In all three films, James Mardsen plays Sonic’s human ally, Sheriff Tom Wachowski, with Jim Carrey as the mad scientist Dr. Robotnik.
First introduced in the video game Sonic Adventure 2 in 2001, Shadow is a creation of Professor Gerald Robotnik, the grandfather of Sonic’s arch-nemesis, Dr. Robotnik. Possessing extraordinary speed, as well as Chaos Control, a power that allows him to manipulate space and time, he’s initially depicted as an antagonist to Sonic, though in the video games from Sega, he eventually becomes an ally.
The Sonic the Hedgehog franchise launched with a 2020 film of the same name, which grossed over $319M worldwide and was followed up with...
- 4/15/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Footage Reaction: Shadow The Hedgehog Makes His Grand Entrance [CinemaCon 2024]
The "Sonic the Hedgehog" franchise is one of the best arguments in favor of the whole "IP is king" theory. The video games weren't exactly a pinnacle of narrative craftsmanship, relying more on the charm of the characters and the appeal of the gameplay to become as popular as they did. But the first and second movies, released in 2020 and 2022 respectively, were big hits for Paramount, suggesting the characters and brand recognition were enough to keep audiences engaged. Naturally, then, we'll be getting "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" this year, and we just got our first look at it.
Director Jeff Fowler, who helmed the first two films, is back for this third go-round, with Ben Schwartz likewise returning to voice the Big Blue himself. James Marsden is similarly reprising his role as the human Tom Wachowski alongside voice actors Colleen O'Shaughnessey as Tails and Idris Elba as Knuckles. Meanwhile, Jim Carrey...
Director Jeff Fowler, who helmed the first two films, is back for this third go-round, with Ben Schwartz likewise returning to voice the Big Blue himself. James Marsden is similarly reprising his role as the human Tom Wachowski alongside voice actors Colleen O'Shaughnessey as Tails and Idris Elba as Knuckles. Meanwhile, Jim Carrey...
- 4/11/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
When early Marvel Studios movies planted their seeds that implied a possible crossover of their films, they came off as fun little easter eggs for the hardcore fans at first. Then, when The Avengers came out in 2012 with its game-changing crossover, the film world saw what they were capable of and studios rushed behind them in line to try to get some of that shared universe glory. A producer on the successful Sonic the Hedgehog movies thinks the video game-inspired franchise has the characters and the lore to build what he hopes will be “Avengers-level” event films.
According to IGN, franchise and series executive producer Toby Ascher recently gave an interview with Paste Magazine where he spoke about Paramount’s plan to build upon the Sonic the Hedgehog movies into a mega event. The studio already has the Knuckles spin-off coming out as a way to look at “supporting characters...
According to IGN, franchise and series executive producer Toby Ascher recently gave an interview with Paste Magazine where he spoke about Paramount’s plan to build upon the Sonic the Hedgehog movies into a mega event. The studio already has the Knuckles spin-off coming out as a way to look at “supporting characters...
- 4/9/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Sonic the Hedgehog is one of the most popular video game franchises and among the rare titles that have successfully jumped to the cinematic medium. In 2020, Sonic the Hedgehog was released to mostly positive reviews and birthed two sequels and a spin-off series, which is set to premiere soon.
A still from Sonic the Hedgehog
Ahead of the release of Knuckles, a spin-off television series focusing on the titular Echidna, co-creator and producer Toby Ascher spoke about mapping out the overarching plan for the franchise. Ascher teased that the individual stories would develop into Avengers-level events, hyping up fans for what’s in store. Here is how fans reacted to Ascher’s comments about the future of the Sonic franchise.
Sonic Producer Toby Ascher Teases Avengers-Level Events For the Franchise
2024 promises to be a big year for the Sonic franchise, which will see the release of its third live-action installment,...
A still from Sonic the Hedgehog
Ahead of the release of Knuckles, a spin-off television series focusing on the titular Echidna, co-creator and producer Toby Ascher spoke about mapping out the overarching plan for the franchise. Ascher teased that the individual stories would develop into Avengers-level events, hyping up fans for what’s in store. Here is how fans reacted to Ascher’s comments about the future of the Sonic franchise.
Sonic Producer Toby Ascher Teases Avengers-Level Events For the Franchise
2024 promises to be a big year for the Sonic franchise, which will see the release of its third live-action installment,...
- 4/9/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Director Jeff Fowler confirms the conclusion of filming for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and hints at the introduction of the franchise’s next character (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Director Jeff Fowler confirms the conclusion of filming for “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” and everything else you need to know about it.
Movies “Sonic the Hedgehog” and “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” have garnered widespread acclaim as remarkable adaptations of a classic video game saga. Director Jeff Fowler clearly adeptly captures the essence of the cherished games.
Jeff Fowler just wrapped up shooting Sonic the Hedgehog 3, adding more cinematic depth to Sega’s iconic video game character. His 2020 debut of the speedy, anthropomorphic hedgehog in Sonic the Hedgehog grossed an astounding $319 million globally, paving the way for more sequels and an upcoming TV series with Idris Elba as Knuckles from Sonic the Hedgehog 2.
Trending Henry Cavill Flaunts Wolverine’s Adamantium Claws In...
Director Jeff Fowler confirms the conclusion of filming for “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” and everything else you need to know about it.
Movies “Sonic the Hedgehog” and “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” have garnered widespread acclaim as remarkable adaptations of a classic video game saga. Director Jeff Fowler clearly adeptly captures the essence of the cherished games.
Jeff Fowler just wrapped up shooting Sonic the Hedgehog 3, adding more cinematic depth to Sega’s iconic video game character. His 2020 debut of the speedy, anthropomorphic hedgehog in Sonic the Hedgehog grossed an astounding $319 million globally, paving the way for more sequels and an upcoming TV series with Idris Elba as Knuckles from Sonic the Hedgehog 2.
Trending Henry Cavill Flaunts Wolverine’s Adamantium Claws In...
- 4/2/2024
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
After racing toward the finish line at top speed, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 director Jeff Fowler is wrapping up production on the Blue Blur’s latest adventure! Fowler announced the film’s production wrap via Twitter/X with a new photo from the set. In the image, Fowler holds a giant clapper with drawings of the threequel’s primary animated cast, including Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Shadow. The latest addition to the cast, Shadow, takes the spotlight on the clapper, while Tails and Knuckles give the anti-hero the stink eye. Meanwhile, Sonic appears unbothered by Shadow’s presence, shrugging off the new player’s prominence. If you look past the clapper, you’ll find Fowler wearing a shirt saying “Keep Calm and Jim Carrey On,” a nod to the comedic actor’s franchise return as Dr. Robotnik.
And we are Wrapped #SonicMovie3 pic.twitter.com/k6dI11qNdr
— Jeff Fowler (@fowltown) March 28, 2024
Earlier this month,...
And we are Wrapped #SonicMovie3 pic.twitter.com/k6dI11qNdr
— Jeff Fowler (@fowltown) March 28, 2024
Earlier this month,...
- 3/29/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
The first trailer for Eli Roth's "Borderlands" has drawn mixed responses from fans of the original video games. Some are unhappy with the casting choices for characters, like comedian Kevin Hart as tough guy Roland and Cate Blanchett as Lilith, a character who was in her 20s in the first "Borderlands" game. And then there are the characters who didn't get cast at all.
Lilith and Roland were two of the four playable characters in Gearbox Software's original chaotic shooter-looter, which allowed up to four players to team up and take on the hostile planet of Pandora in the search for a legendary Vault. Lilith has the advantage of strange powers that allow her to become temporarily invisible, while Roland is highly effective with heavy guns and has an automatic turret for backup. But missing from the trailer for "Borderlands" -- and apparently from the whole movie, unless...
Lilith and Roland were two of the four playable characters in Gearbox Software's original chaotic shooter-looter, which allowed up to four players to team up and take on the hostile planet of Pandora in the search for a legendary Vault. Lilith has the advantage of strange powers that allow her to become temporarily invisible, while Roland is highly effective with heavy guns and has an automatic turret for backup. But missing from the trailer for "Borderlands" -- and apparently from the whole movie, unless...
- 2/22/2024
- by Hannah Shaw-Williams
- Slash Film
Not long after hunting a monstrously-sized spider in Kiah Roache-Turner’s upcoming horror thriller Sting, Alyla Browne is hanging out with Sonic the Hedgehog and his fast-moving friends. The up-and-coming actress revealed she’s playing Maria Robotnik for Paramount’s Sonic the Hedgehog 3. According to Sonic the Hedgehog lore, Maria Robotnik is Professor Gerald Robotnik’s granddaughter and Doctor Robotnik’s cousin.
While there’s a chance Browne is playing a different character named Maria, I’ll bet my collection of original Sonic the Hedgehog Sega Genesis cartridges she’s the character who debuted in Sonic Adventure 2. On social media, Browne posted a picture of herself wearing a puffy bodybag-looking jacket while sitting in an actor’s chair from the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 set. The chair has the name Maria written on it, with Brown giving two playful peace signs to her fans. The jacket covers her head to toe,...
While there’s a chance Browne is playing a different character named Maria, I’ll bet my collection of original Sonic the Hedgehog Sega Genesis cartridges she’s the character who debuted in Sonic Adventure 2. On social media, Browne posted a picture of herself wearing a puffy bodybag-looking jacket while sitting in an actor’s chair from the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 set. The chair has the name Maria written on it, with Brown giving two playful peace signs to her fans. The jacket covers her head to toe,...
- 2/16/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Paramount+ has unleashed the official trailer of its ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ TV spin-off series ‘Knuckles.’
The series follows Knuckles on a journey of self-discovery as he agrees to train Wade as his protege and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior.
Idris Elba reprises his voice role from ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2”’ alongside Adam Pally as Wade Whipple. Regulars will include Stockard Channing, Christopher Lloyd, Cary Elwes, Scott Mescudi, Edi Patterson, Ellie Taylor, Julian Barratt, Rory McCann, Paul Scheer and Rob Huebel.
Special guest stars include Ben Schwartz reprising his role as Sonic, Colleen O’Shaughnessey back as Tails, and Tika Sumpter appearing on screen as Maddie.
Also in trailers – See why the world went Quiet in the new Trailer for ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’
The six-episode series event will premiere on Paramount+ on April 26th.
The post “He must learn to rescue himself…” Trailer drops for ‘Sonic’ spin-off...
The series follows Knuckles on a journey of self-discovery as he agrees to train Wade as his protege and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior.
Idris Elba reprises his voice role from ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2”’ alongside Adam Pally as Wade Whipple. Regulars will include Stockard Channing, Christopher Lloyd, Cary Elwes, Scott Mescudi, Edi Patterson, Ellie Taylor, Julian Barratt, Rory McCann, Paul Scheer and Rob Huebel.
Special guest stars include Ben Schwartz reprising his role as Sonic, Colleen O’Shaughnessey back as Tails, and Tika Sumpter appearing on screen as Maddie.
Also in trailers – See why the world went Quiet in the new Trailer for ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’
The six-episode series event will premiere on Paramount+ on April 26th.
The post “He must learn to rescue himself…” Trailer drops for ‘Sonic’ spin-off...
- 2/9/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The Sonic the Hedgehog franchise is off and running (pun intended). Not long ago, the official movie’s social media account released a short announcement trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 in addition to the announcement that Jim Carrey, who had been circling around the decision to retire, will in fact return as the eggman himself, Dr. Robotnik. The third installment in the series teased the crossover of another character from the Sega game’s universe, Shadow, as the latest addition to the hedgehog family. Paramount has also now released the trailer for the Paramount+ limited series, Knuckles.
According to the press release from Paramount,
“The new live-action event series follows Knuckles (Idris Elba) on a hilarious and action-packed journey of self-discovery as he agrees to train Wade (Adam Pally) as his protégé and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior. The series takes place between the films Sonic The Hedgehog 2...
According to the press release from Paramount,
“The new live-action event series follows Knuckles (Idris Elba) on a hilarious and action-packed journey of self-discovery as he agrees to train Wade (Adam Pally) as his protégé and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior. The series takes place between the films Sonic The Hedgehog 2...
- 2/8/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Paramount+’s official trailer for the event series Knuckles shows the titular character teaching Wade to be a warrior, turning a home into a gladiator pit, and generally disrupting lives. The series, set after the events of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and before Sonic the Hedgehog 3, will premiere on April 26, 2024 with the release of all six episodes.
Idris Elba returns to voice Knuckles and Adam Pally’s back as Wade Whipple. Franchise veterans Ben Schwartz, Tika Sumpter, and Colleen O’Shaughnessey also retuns as special guest stars in their roles as Sonic, Maddie, and Tails, respectively.
Additional series guest stars include Stockard Channing (The West Wing), Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones), Scott Mescudi (Don’t Look Up), Ellie Taylor (Ted Lasso), Julian Barratt (Mindhorn), and Rory McCann (Game of Thrones). Cary Elwes (Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning), Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future), Paul Scheer (Black Monday), and Rob Huebel (Childrens Hospital) also guest star.
Idris Elba returns to voice Knuckles and Adam Pally’s back as Wade Whipple. Franchise veterans Ben Schwartz, Tika Sumpter, and Colleen O’Shaughnessey also retuns as special guest stars in their roles as Sonic, Maddie, and Tails, respectively.
Additional series guest stars include Stockard Channing (The West Wing), Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones), Scott Mescudi (Don’t Look Up), Ellie Taylor (Ted Lasso), Julian Barratt (Mindhorn), and Rory McCann (Game of Thrones). Cary Elwes (Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning), Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future), Paul Scheer (Black Monday), and Rob Huebel (Childrens Hospital) also guest star.
- 2/8/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
You've seen these super-powered critters save the world a time or two, but what America and the world at large really want to know is ... what do they do on their day off? Apparently, for alien heroes with a taste for battle, that involves makeshift gladiatorial arenas and a never-ending quest for vengeance. That's courtesy of the popular breakout character from "Sonic the Hedgehog 2," which featured Idris Elba's dulcet tones as the voice of Knuckles. Now, ahead of this year's release of the third "Sonic" film, everybody's favorite red echidna is getting his own spin-off series titled, fittingly enough, "Knuckles."
The much more serious-minded character was a natural choice to expand the "Sonic" universe in live-action, but Paramount threw everyone a curveball when it was announced that the "Knuckles" spinoff would take the form of a streaming series on Paramount+. But if it wasn't already clear before, it...
The much more serious-minded character was a natural choice to expand the "Sonic" universe in live-action, but Paramount threw everyone a curveball when it was announced that the "Knuckles" spinoff would take the form of a streaming series on Paramount+. But if it wasn't already clear before, it...
- 2/8/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
The Sonic Cinematic Universe is expanding this spring. Paramount+ has set a Friday, April 26 release date for all six episodes of Knuckles, a spinoff series picking up immediately after the events of 2022’s Sonic the Hedgehog 2.
The live-action/CGI hybrid series follows Knuckles on a “hilarious and action-packed journey of self-discovery as he agrees to train Wade Whipple as his protégé and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior.”
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The live-action/CGI hybrid series follows Knuckles on a “hilarious and action-packed journey of self-discovery as he agrees to train Wade Whipple as his protégé and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior.”
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- 2/8/2024
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
You gotta go fast when you’re building a franchise, and Paramount Pictures has been moving like a speedy blue blur in racing out its live-action spinoff series of the “Sonic the Hedgehog” film, “Knuckles.”
“Knuckles” will bridge the gap between “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” and the upcoming third film, and this series gives a look into the adventures of the red, punch-happy Echidna warrior Knuckles, with Idris Elba reprising his voice role from the second film.
Ahead of a Super Bowl spot that will air during the CBS and Nickelodeon broadcasts (Knuckles and friends will even make an appearance during the kids’ version) of the big game, Paramount+ has dropped the first trailer for “Knuckles” and announced all episodes of the series will be available to stream in the U.S. and Canada beginning April 26. It will hit additional territories the following day and Japan later this year.
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“Knuckles” will bridge the gap between “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” and the upcoming third film, and this series gives a look into the adventures of the red, punch-happy Echidna warrior Knuckles, with Idris Elba reprising his voice role from the second film.
Ahead of a Super Bowl spot that will air during the CBS and Nickelodeon broadcasts (Knuckles and friends will even make an appearance during the kids’ version) of the big game, Paramount+ has dropped the first trailer for “Knuckles” and announced all episodes of the series will be available to stream in the U.S. and Canada beginning April 26. It will hit additional territories the following day and Japan later this year.
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- 2/8/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Paramount+ has released the official trailer for Knuckles, the Sonic the Hedgehog TV spinoff, from Paramount Pictures and Sega of America, starring Idris Elba in the title role. Adam Pally reprises his role from the film franchise as Wade Whipple. The streamer also announced today that all six episodes of the series will drop on Friday, April 26, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Canada; the following day, April 27, in all additional Paramount+ territories; and in Japan later this year.
The live-action series takes place between the films Sonic The Hedgehog 2 and Sonic The Hedgehog 3. It follows Knuckles (Elba) on a hilarious and action-packed journey of self-discovery as he agrees to train Wade (Pally) as his protégé and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior.
In addition to Elba and Pally, the ensemble cast includes guest stars Stockard Channing (The West Wing), Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones...
The live-action series takes place between the films Sonic The Hedgehog 2 and Sonic The Hedgehog 3. It follows Knuckles (Elba) on a hilarious and action-packed journey of self-discovery as he agrees to train Wade (Pally) as his protégé and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior.
In addition to Elba and Pally, the ensemble cast includes guest stars Stockard Channing (The West Wing), Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones...
- 2/8/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Picture: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is now available to stream on Netflix UK.
It’s been an exciting week of excellent new movies and TV shows landing on Netflix UK. This past week has seen the arrival of the Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation of Frank Herbert’s Dune.
First of all, here are the past week’s highlights:
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022)
Director: Jeff Fowler
Genre: Comedy | Runtime: 124 Minutes
Cast: James Marsden, Ben Schwartz, Jim Carrey, Idris Elba, Tika Sumpter
After being bullied by the internet into changing the design of Sonic back to his classic look, Paramount Pictures earned plenty of goodwill with millions of Sonic fans worldwide. Spawning a sequel, the second film sees the arrival of fan-favorite characters such as Tails and Knuckles.
Upon returning to Earth, Dr. Robotnik has found a new...
It’s been an exciting week of excellent new movies and TV shows landing on Netflix UK. This past week has seen the arrival of the Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation of Frank Herbert’s Dune.
First of all, here are the past week’s highlights:
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022)
Director: Jeff Fowler
Genre: Comedy | Runtime: 124 Minutes
Cast: James Marsden, Ben Schwartz, Jim Carrey, Idris Elba, Tika Sumpter
After being bullied by the internet into changing the design of Sonic back to his classic look, Paramount Pictures earned plenty of goodwill with millions of Sonic fans worldwide. Spawning a sequel, the second film sees the arrival of fan-favorite characters such as Tails and Knuckles.
Upon returning to Earth, Dr. Robotnik has found a new...
- 1/12/2024
- by Jacob Robinson
- Whats-on-Netflix
The concept of multi-verse has been highlighted in the series Sonic Prime. The director, Eric Weise, has done an excellent job of portraying a clash between Sonic and Dr. Eggman in their quest for the Paradox Prism. The way Sonic jumps from one parallel dimension to another is because of his unparalleled speed and determination to save his friends and his home. However, many questions come to our minds while watching the series. Will Sonic be able to rebuild the shattered Paradox Prism? How will the Chaos Council try to be a barrier in his path? How will his friends help him in his conquest? Let’s find out!
Spoilers Ahead
What Caused The Prism To Shatter?
Eggman always had his eyes on the paradox prism that was buried under a huge rock in the Green City. He wanted to use the prism to ensure that he had control over...
Spoilers Ahead
What Caused The Prism To Shatter?
Eggman always had his eyes on the paradox prism that was buried under a huge rock in the Green City. He wanted to use the prism to ensure that he had control over...
- 1/11/2024
- by Debjyoti Dey
- Film Fugitives
If you smell chili dogs on the wind, it’s likely because Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is racing into production! Ramping up after the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes ended, Paramount Pictures teased a show start image on Twitter. The pic features a striking new logo for the sequel on a clapper. The logo appears to shorten the title to Sonic 3 instead of Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Standing next to the clapper with clenched fists is a mysterious-looking character. At first, you might think it’s Sonic. Still, upon closer inspection, the intimidating figure is indeed Shadow the Hedgehog, who was teased in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 during an after-credits sequence.
Off and Running. #SonicMovie3
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— Sonic the Hedgehog (@SonicMovie) November 29, 2023
Paramount has yet to reveal how Shadow fits into the Sonic 3 plot. However, fans suspect the anti-hero hedgehog could replace Dr. Robotnik as...
Off and Running. #SonicMovie3
Only in theatres December 20, 2024 pic.twitter.com/BUIlurNIC0
— Sonic the Hedgehog (@SonicMovie) November 29, 2023
Paramount has yet to reveal how Shadow fits into the Sonic 3 plot. However, fans suspect the anti-hero hedgehog could replace Dr. Robotnik as...
- 11/29/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Video game adaptations are all the rage. Together with anime, video games are the new gold rush for adaptations. Gone are the days when they were considered an instant failure; whether it's "Arcane," "Castlevania" or "The Last of Us," adaptations of video games are garnering critical acclaim and high viewership. On the film front, the "Sonic the Hedgehog" movies and the recent "Super Mario Bros. Movie" showed video game adaptations could also make money. Like, a lot of it.
Adapted from the iconic Sega video games of the same name, "Sonic the Hedgehog" focuses on the titular Sonic (Ben Schwartz) as he teams up with a small-town human sheriff (James Marsden) for a fun road trip that ends in a confrontation with the diabolical scientist Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey). The second "Sonic" film expands the world by introducing other anthropomorphic animals with powers, specifically Miles "Tails" Prower (Colleen O'Shaughnessey) and...
Adapted from the iconic Sega video games of the same name, "Sonic the Hedgehog" focuses on the titular Sonic (Ben Schwartz) as he teams up with a small-town human sheriff (James Marsden) for a fun road trip that ends in a confrontation with the diabolical scientist Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey). The second "Sonic" film expands the world by introducing other anthropomorphic animals with powers, specifically Miles "Tails" Prower (Colleen O'Shaughnessey) and...
- 11/29/2023
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
For better or worse, the next big bet in Hollywood right now is video games. "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" is the biggest film of 2023 so far. "The Last of Us" earned strong reviews from television critics, although some game critics were more skeptical. Even the anime series "Cyberpunk: Edgerunners" -- a spin-off of "Cyberpunk 2077" -- sniped anime of the year at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards.
Leading the charge was 2020's "Sonic the Hedgehog," which survived terrible initial press to score the best opening weekend box office ever for a video game film at the time of its release. A committed performance by Jim Carrey helped, as did a Sonic redesign led by Tyson Hesse and a hard-working team of visual effects artists. Its sequel, "Sonic the Hedgehog 2," made even more money.
Next up we've "Knuckles," a Paramount+ television series featuring everybody's favorite grumpy echidna voiced by Idris Elba.
Leading the charge was 2020's "Sonic the Hedgehog," which survived terrible initial press to score the best opening weekend box office ever for a video game film at the time of its release. A committed performance by Jim Carrey helped, as did a Sonic redesign led by Tyson Hesse and a hard-working team of visual effects artists. Its sequel, "Sonic the Hedgehog 2," made even more money.
Next up we've "Knuckles," a Paramount+ television series featuring everybody's favorite grumpy echidna voiced by Idris Elba.
- 4/23/2023
- by Adam Wescott
- Slash Film
Video game movies typically get a bad rap, as they try to strike a balance between exploring their narratives and catering to the fans of a given franchise. The move from one medium to the next can be a challenging one, but more recent additions to the sub-genre found success with titles such as Pokémon Detective Pikachu. There are more video game movies hitting the silver screen in recent years, so here’s a look at pre-2000s flicks.
‘Mortal Kombat’ (1995) L-r: François Petit as Sub-Zero and Robin Shou as Liu Kang | New Line Cinema
A group of unlikely heroes pulled from all around the planet join together to participate in the ominous Mortal Kombat tournament. They’ll have to use all of their fighting prowess if they hope to survive this fight to the death. The tournament determines the fate of Earth, as malevolent forces try to take it over.
‘Mortal Kombat’ (1995) L-r: François Petit as Sub-Zero and Robin Shou as Liu Kang | New Line Cinema
A group of unlikely heroes pulled from all around the planet join together to participate in the ominous Mortal Kombat tournament. They’ll have to use all of their fighting prowess if they hope to survive this fight to the death. The tournament determines the fate of Earth, as malevolent forces try to take it over.
- 4/5/2023
- by Jeff Nelson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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