SEGA and Netflix have announced and new animated series starring the iconic video game character Sonic the Hedgehog. The series is title Sonic Prime and is set to premiere sometime in 2022. I was going to get excited…but that’s a long time.
The series is set for a 24-episode run. Netflix hopes to attract new and old fans of the “Blue Blur” of video game fame “in a high-octane adventure where the fate of a strange new multiverse rests in his gloved hands. Sonic’s adventure is about more than a race to save the universe, it’s a journey of self-discovery and redemption”. Yeah…that’s what the press release said.
So that’s the thing now, right? There’s not enough left in this universe…everyone has to have a Multiverse now.
30 Years of Sonic!
Sonic Prime will be animated at WildBrain’s Vancouver studio, and SEGA and WildBrain will jointly participate across production, distribution, and licensing. Man of Action Entertainment, creators of Ben 10, and the characters and team in the Academy Award-winning feature Big Hero 6, have been brought on as showrunners and Executive Producers for the series.
“Sonic is a beloved character and holds a special place in everyone’s heart including my own. I spent many hours with the blue blur as a kid and it’s a privilege to be able to bring this character everyone knows and loves on a brand new adventure with Netflix — one that a generation of loyal fans and brand new fans around the world can enjoy.”
Dominique Bazay, Director of Original Animation, Netflix
“With generations of devoted fans around the world, Sonic the Hedgehog is more popular today than ever before, and we’re thrilled to be partnering with Netflix, SEGA, and Man of Action to deliver all-new Sonic adventures for audiences worldwide. This premium franchise is ideally suited to WildBrain’s capabilities and it’s already inspiring great things from our talented creative teams. We’ve witnessed first-hand the enduring popularity of this brand from the strong and steady global demand for our library of legacy Sonic series. We look forward now to bringing fresh and exciting Sonic content to fans both new and old.”
Josh Scherba, President, WildBrain
Building on the momentum generated for Sonic in 2020 from the release of the live-action Sonic film – and as the brand celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2021 – Sonic Prime aims to captivate the imaginations of audiences ages six to 11, as well as legacy Sonic fans of all ages, and will match the scale and scope of the epic adventures synonymous with the Sonic franchise.
In 2020, the theatrical feature Sonic the Hedgehog, took the number one spot worldwide on opening weekend and remained on top globally for weeks while breaking domestic box office records. (Even though theaters were mostly closed.) Producers SEGA Sammy and Paramount Pictures have announced a sequel to the feature is in development.
Inquiring minds want to know…did you enjoy the live-action Sonic film?
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