Sonic the Hedgehog
Keanu Reeves Joins ‘Sonic 3’ as Shadow
Keanu Reeves is speeding along to another franchise, with the John Wick star heading to Sonic the Hedgehog 3. He will be voicing the popular character named Shadow, multiple sources tell The Hollywood Reporter. The news comes on the heels of a jam-packed CinemaCon presentation from Paramount last week, when the studio debuted the first […]
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‘John Wick’, ‘Sonic’ Creatives Partner for Banner Story Kitchen
Derek Kolstad, the writer-creator of the John Wick franchise, Sonic the Hedgehog producer Dmitri M. Johnson, and former APA partner Mike Goldberg are joining forces for a new production banner, Story Kitchen. The shingle will focus on producing potential franchise fare. Said the trio in a joint statement, “After having spent the last several years […]
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Sega, Picturestart Team for Video Game Adaptations ‘Space Channel 5,’ ‘Comix Zone’ (Exclusive)
With a third Sonic the Hedghog movie now in the works, Sega, the video game company behind the global hit, is now targeting other titles for adaptation. Sega has partnered with Picturestart, the banner behind the recently released Am I Ok? and Sundance hit Cha Cha Real Smooth, to develop film adaptations of two of […]
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‘Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers’ Random (Ugly) Cameo Sets Twitter Ablaze
[This story contains spoilers from Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers on Disney+.] Of the all the fun (and surprising) animated and CG cameos in Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers, there was one that stole the show — and sent Twitter into a tizzy. A character known as “Ugly Sonic” makes an appearance in the Disney+ […]
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Third ‘Sonic’ Movie, Live-Action ‘Knuckles’ Series Set at Paramount
Paramount is doubling down on Sonic. A third Sonic the Hedgehog movie is being developed by the studio, while a live-action series centering on the Idris Elba-voiced Knuckles is set for streaming service Paramount+. The first Sonic film came out in 2020 and earned $320 million at the worldwide box office, while the sequel is […]
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Idris Elba Joins ‘Sonic 2’ as Knuckles
Hot off The Suicide Squad, Idris Elba is speeding into another franchise. The actor will voice fan-favorite character Knuckles in the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Jeff Fowler once again directs, with Ben Schwartz returning to voice Sonic. James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Natasha Rothwell, Adam Pally, Shemar Moore and Jim Carrey also star. Knuckles first appeared […]
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Neal Moritz, Paramount Extend First-Look Deal
The mastermind behind 'The Fast and the Furious' is also producing a 'Sonic the Hedgehog' sequel for the Hollywood studio.
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‘Sonic’ Sequel in the Works at Paramount
Jeff Fowler will be back in the director's chair for the 'Sonic the Hedgehog' sequel.
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Disney to Release ‘Onward’ Early on Digital Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Disney will release 'Onward' on digital Friday amid the coronavirus standstill. 'Sonic the Hedgehog' will also head to digital streaming early, starting March 31.
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Box Office: ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Speeds Past ‘Call of the Wild’ With $26.3M
In its second weekend, Paramount's 'Sonic the Hedgehog' outpaced Harrison Ford and a CGI dog in 'The Call of the Wild' to take the top spot at the North American box office.
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Box Office: Battle Between ‘Sonic’ and ‘The Call of the Wild’ Heats Up on Friday
'Sonic the Hedgehog,' Paramount's surprise hit based off the popular Sega games, is facing stiff competition from Harrison Ford and a CGI dog in 'The Call of the Wild,' Disney's latest adaptation of Jack London's classic novel.
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James Marsden on ‘Sonic’ and His Lost ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Scene
Needless to say, Sonic the Hedgehog star James Marsden didn’t actually share the screen with the film’s titular hero, but he did have a scene partner who’s a similar force of nature with his own lightning-summoning abilities: Jim Carrey.
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