Looks like the way past cool Sonic Movie franchise is adding another big action star to its impressive cast of voice talents, as The Hollywood Reporter has announced that Keanu Reeves - star of The Matrix and John Wick films, has been cast to voice Shadow The Hedgehog in the upcoming “Sonic The Hedgehog 3”!
Following the success of the first two animated Sonic films and Idris Elba’s addition to the roster in Sonic The Hedgehog 2 as Knuckles The Echidna, having Keanu as Sonic’s new nemesis would be a solid boost - and it wouldn’t be Keanu’s first time voicing big animated roles either as he was Batman in DC Super Pets and also lent his voice to Toy Story 4 too as Duke Caboom.
Sonic The Hedgehog 3 will be released in theaters this December courtesy of Paramount Pictures!
You’ve seen him introduced in Sonic The Hedgehog 2 and he’s coming back for the sequel at the end of this year - but before all that, SEGA and Paramount Pictures want to hit fans with something big with the long awaited spin-off series for “Knuckles”!
Check out the trailer below!
Idris Elba returns to voice Knuckles, and it will begin streaming on Paramount + starting this April 26!
As The Batman descends in theaters worldwide, Paramount Pictures and Sega bring out some way past cool fun by paying tribute to The Dark Knight with a nice little "Blue Justice" TV Spot and poster that also promotes the coming of the highly anticipated sequel that is "Sonic The Hedgehog 2"!
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 - "Blue Justice" -
Sonic The Hedgehog 2 speeds into theaters this March 30!
As promised following the reveal of the first poster for the sequel - Paramount Pictures, Sega, and The Game Awards present the world premiere of the official trailer to Sonic the Hedgehog 2 - which sees Ben Schwartz returning as the voice of Sonic, Jim Carrey back as Dr. Eggman, and the introductions of Tails and Knuckles... With the latter character voiced by Idris Elba!
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) - "Official Trailer"
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 will be released in theaters in the US on April 8, 2022.
Prepare for the continuation of the way past cool adventures of Sega's blue mascot and his world, as Sonic The Hedgehog 2 unveils its first teaser poster in time for The Game Awards - with a trailer coming up soon during the ceremony proper on December 9!
Seen in the poster of course is our hero returning and riding on the plane of his well known sidekick and pal Miles "Tails" Prower - who makes his proper introduction in the sequel after a cameo appearance at the end the first film! Also returning is Dr. Robotnik - who now goes by the name "Dr. Eggman" and has a new parttner in Knuckles!
Sonic The Hedgehog 2 is slated for release in the US on April 8, 2022!
It looks like the way past cool hedgehog mascot of SEGA is officially getting a live action movie sequel after his successful first film hit theaters last February!
That's right, Sonic The Hedgehog is getting the sequel he deserves - as Variety reports that Paramount Pictures and SEGA Sammy have confirmed that development for the follow-up has begun. Jeff Fowler returns in the director's chair, while Pat Casey and Josh Miller are back to handle script duties.
After the first trailer for the film did poorly and negative reaction was given to Sonic's design - the filmmakers listened and went back to post-production for three months to redesign Sonic with an appearance that was more in line with his video game look. The family oriented film did well for an early 2020 release, and featured James Marsden and Jim Carrey in the cast, along with Ben Schwartz as the voice of Sonic.
Bringing back a way past cool video game icon for a new generation of viewers, Paramount Pictures has released a new clip for the upcoming "Sonic The Hedgehog" film adaptation - which stars James Marsden and Jim Carrey, with Ben Schwartz as the voice of the beloved fast running hedgehog from the SEGA video game franchise of the same name.
Sonic the Hedgehog Exclusive Movie Clip - Can't Do This On My Own
Sonic The Hedgehog will be released in theaters this February 2020 c/o UIP Movies PH!
In what is certainly a milestone for one of the most recognizable characters in video game history, SEGA honored its most famous blue mascot Sonic The Hedgehog - as the "way past cool" hero and freedom fighter celebrated his 25th anniversary!
Naturally, Sonic's origins stem way back in 1991 with the release of the original "Sonic The Hedgehog" video game for the Sega Genesis/ Mega Drive 16-Bit platform on June 23, 1991. That game introduced us to the blue hedgehog as he fought to stop the evil Dr. Robotnik from conquering his world and enslaving his friends by turning them into robots. That platform title was a hit, and spawned an immediate sequel the next year with Sonic The Hedgehog 2, followed by a 3rd game and then more spin-offs that eventually led to the birth of a franchise.
25 Years of Sonic the Hedgehog!
To celebrate 25 years, SEGA has released a video for Sonic's birthday!
Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode I was a great throwback to the oldschool Sonic games I enjoyed as a young gamer hooked to his SEGA Genesis/ Mega Drive. Personally, I found a very worthy addition to the series, and I was anxiously waiting on word for the release date and first footage of its follow up. Thankfully, that day has arrived, and via the good folks from the official SEGA blog, we have our first look at Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode II!
Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode II Trailer
Way past cool old school hedgehog action is coming back Spring 2012... With Miles "Tails" Prower back as his partner and a playable character! Be sure to watch out for more updates via SEGA blog, and check out concept art from the official Facebook page!
Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode II explodes in console downloads like Playstation Network and Xbox Live Marketplace on May 16, 2012!
20 years ago, a blue and "way past cool" hedgehog came into my video game life and filled my Sega Genesis/ Mega Drive days with fun and awesomeness. I'll never forget the first time I held up that black controller with a D-Pad and three buttons and took this game for a spin (literally). It played very much like Nintendo's own Super Mario Bros. being that it was a side-scrolling game and the main character hopped and attacked enemies, but it had its own unique dynamic in the sense that speed was your friend and you collected rings that served as your "life bar". The fun factor, simplicity, and melodic soundtrack of this game proved to be very much addicting, and I wasn't surprised that it went on to become a flagship title for the 16-bit system during the "Console War" years, eventually spawning a franchise that has endured to this very day.
Sonic 20th Anniversary "Sonic Generations" Trailer
Yes my friends, Sega's very own Sonic The Hedgehog turns the big 20 already, and throughout the ups and downs of his career in gaming, I'm glad the character has endured and provided a legacy for gamers old and new to experience and appreciate. With a new title called "Sonic: Generations" due to be released soon to commemorate the blue hero's two decade history, I can only hope it succeeds and put the hedgehog back in the spotlight. Cheers to you Sonic!
Back in my early gaming years, I was more of a Sega guy than a Super NES player during the infamous 16-Bit "Console Wars" generation. It wasn't just because I owned a Mega Drive console (my cousin had a SNES I could play as well); the line-up of games SEGA chugged on back then were pretty impressive, and titles like Altered Beast, Bare Knuckle, Shinobi, Spider-Man vs The Kingpin, and even a port of Street Fighter II already kept me happy as can be. However, anyone who owned a Mega Drive or Genesis can attest to the fact that there was one game in the list that was easily a MUST PLAY title. I'm sure those who bought a Genesis the first time got this packed along with the machine. This game's arguably synonymous with the system itself!
Yes, Today is the 19th year anniversary of the release of the original Sonic The Hedgehog game for the Sega Mega Drive/ Genesis, and conversely, it's also Sonic The Hedgehog's birthday! That's right, everybody's favorite little blue hedgehog celebrates almost two decades of existence, and it's hard to believe that it all started in 1991, turning into a lucrative franchise that has persisted through several generations of console platforms. To celebrate this occasion in gaming history, this post will be all about how I remember the heroic freedom fighter, and how much he meant to me then, as well as now.
In many ways, Sonic was Sega's answer to Nintendo's Mario, only that instead of relying on headjumps and mushrooms, this guy excelled using his most famous asset - his speed, to conquer evil and take back his home planet Mobius from the evil reign of Dr. Robotnik (Dr. Eggman in Japan). Controlling and playing the character was similar to any Mario game sure, but there were obvious differences. He collected rings that served as his extended "lifebar", and roamed around several zones to fight and free his roboticized friends, as well as face Robotnik numerous times. That was how I remembered playing Sonic for the most part, and the game's success spawned several sequels on the Genesis, earning him a sidekick and more allies in the fight to free Mobius from tyranny. Sonic 2 was actually my favorite in the series, but the first game also holds a special place in my list, especially with its awe-inspiring soundtrack. Ah 16-Bit music, how I missed you.
Sonic The Hedgehog Gameplay
Besides his "way past cool" attitude, what I enjoyed about Sonic was the thrill of playing the character and experiencing his adventures hand-on. Apart from the sequels that followed in the Genesis, more titles eventually popped up as Sega began producing more powerful consoles to further their evolution in the gaming industry. Probably the other Sonic series I appreciated the most was the Sonic Adventure games for the Dreamcast. Sure, it wasn't 2D sidescrolling platform gaming anymore, but there was something appealing about playing this new three dimensional take on the blue hedgehog's adventures, especially with Sonic Adventure 2, which brought a whole new meaning to the words "fun" and "speed". Same emphasis was still placed on spinning, running, collecting rings, and evading/ defeating bad guys, but these Sonic games were on a completely different level compared to the classics, and that was somewhat of a good thing back in the day. Heck, Sonic even got his own comic book and cartoon series to boot, and I used to follow the latter in Cartoon Network diligently. There were several animated shows, but my favorite was the one with Princess Sally and the freedom fighters, offering a more serious form of storytelling to the hedgehog's escapades.
Sonic The Hedgehog SatAM Intro
Unfortunately, the day came when Sega decided to pull out of the console business and focus all of its efforts into producing games only, and Sonic practically became a "free agent", meaning the property could appear in any console that was formerly a competitor. As such, Sonic teamed up with his once eternal rival, Mario, and through several crossover games, fans finally had the chance to duke it out - Plumber vs Hedgehog. That was not to say that Sonic didn't have his own series of solo games produced anymore - there were several in fact. Unfortunately, they didn't capture the charm of the character, and recent attempts strayed away from what made the character cool in the first place. Luckily, all that is about to change with the upcoming 2010 release of the "true sequel" to the series - Sonic 4: Episode 1. The blue hedgehog returns to sidescrolling action in a 2.5D setting. Everything old is new again, and if it wins the appreciation of the fans once it comes out, then it would be a fitting gift to the hedgehog's 19 years of existence.
With several games, cartoons, and even a comic book series published by Archie Comics, Sonic is truly one of the best gaming characters I've had the privilege and pleasure of knowing since I got into gaming all those years ago. He certainly entertained many with his cocky attitude, and he remains a cool character through and through, and we have artist Naoto Oshima, designer Hirokazu Yasuhara, programmer Yuji Naka, and Sonic Team to thank for. Happy Birthday, Sonic The Hedgehog!
