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With the impending release of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, audiences are once again looking forward to another colorful tale about one of the most celebrated video game characters in history. It's almost hard to believe that Sonic, who was first introduced by way of a video game all the way in 1991, is still captivating interest among multiple generations. In 1993, two animated shows based on Sonic the Hedgehog were run simultaneously, with very different approaches to the source material.

The first of these, The Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog, was oriented towards a younger audience. The show featured Sonic and his fox cohort, Tails, battling Dr. Robotnik and his robot minions, Scratch and Grounder, with fast-paced action and slapstick. Luckily, for children who were interested in a show with a slightly darker tone and more intricate characters that far exceeded expectations, there was another show simply called Sonic the Hedgehog, airing on Saturday Mornings,...

Sonic the Hedgehog is currently celebrating a great 23rd year of existence, with a recent gaming remake coming out right in time for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 to hit theaters. Sadly, this comes as the speedy rodent's animated ventures are leaving one of the biggest streaming platforms.

The anime Sonic X and the later series Sonic Boom are currently streaming on Netflix, but that's about to change. Via What's On Netflix, by the end of December, both of them will be off the streaming service. Thankfully, fans of Sonic's anime series can still watch it elsewhere.

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is looking to speed past Disneys highly-anticipated The Lion King prequel, Mufasa, at the box office in December and early projections look like that may, in fact, happen. Per Deadline, Sonic 3 is looking to overtake Barry Jenkins Mufasa by $55 million+ to $50 million. However, Disney has not fully launched its full-scale Mufasa marketing. Trailers for the film, though, are being shown during this weekends Moana 2 launch.

The 2019 film The Lion King, made $1.6 billion worldwide with $543.6 million coming domestically, against its $260 million budget. Mufasa stars the voices of Aaron Pierre as the voice of the titular character, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa, Billy Eichner as Timon, Mads Mikkelsen as Kiros, Donald Glover as Simba, Thandiwe Newton as Eshe, Beyonc as Nala and Blue Ivy Carter as Kiara.

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With all the talk about the Thanksgiving weekend box office poised to be really robust for moviegoing, it's almost easy to forget that the holiday rush of late December is also expected to be huge for theatrical offerings. There are new titles for families and adults alike, and two of those family films – Mufasa: The Lion King and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 – have officially entered box office tracking, and they are pretty much running neck and neck for their estimated opening weekends.

Per Deadline, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is expected to open to $55 million or more, while Mufasa: The Lion King could roar to $50 million. Those estimates are very close, but since this is early tracking, it could change in the weeks ahead. The shift could happen even sooner for Mufasa as it has trailers attached to another Disney effort already doing killer box office, Moana 2. The Lion King...

Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King has its work cut out for it.

As it stands now, Paramount’s Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is tracking to open to $55 million over the Dec. 20-22 weekend, compared to $50 million for Mufasa: The Lion King, according to sources with access to data from leading research firm National Research Group.

It would be an upset if Sonic succeeded in beating Mufasa, considering that the summer 2019 remake The Lion King opened to a stunning $191.8 million domestically on its way to earning $1.7 billion globally. Like that film, Mufasa is a live-action movie relying heavily on photorealistic imagery.

Many doubted whether the 2019 film, directed by Jon Favreau, would work, similar to the conversation now swirling about Mufasa.

Disney has held off making its major marketing push until after Thanksgiving, and is counting on tracking to steadily increase in the coming days. The final push includes playing a...

As if the great Moana 2 box office news wasn’t enough Wednesday morning, Disney’s Barry Jenkins- directed Lion King prequel Mufasa and Paramount’s Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has hit three-week tracking.

Currently, the Hedgehog is looking to outrun the Lion, $55 million+ to $50 million, but keep in mind Disney hasn’t screamed out its Mufasa campaign yet. That happens on December 2, even though trailers will be in front of a ton of family eyeballs this week on Moana 2. Mufasa also has had three trailers out, and a teaser for tickets on sale, versus Sonic‘s two.

Right now, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is besting Mufasa in first choice, 11 to 7 for general audiences. Sonic 3 had a big second-trailer drop on Monday that trended all day. Mufasa is ahead of Sonic 3, 50 to 47, in interest.

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In a move that surprises absolutely no one, Sonic is getting his own popcorn bucket in promotion for Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Not only that, major theater chains have teamed up with the world's fastest hedgehog to promote light-up cups, plushies, Funko Pop figures, and even a fleece blanket. Regal Cinemas, for example, even offers exclusive toppers for their lenticular cups that feature either Sonic or his newest nemesis in the film franchise, Shadow.

The race has long been on for the weirdest promotional popcorn bucket. So far, Dune: Part Two likely takes the crown for the most bizarre popcorn bucket yet, as even Saturday Night Live mocked the item in a sketch earlier this year. While it seems franchise after franchise has tried to make headlines by rolling out increasingly weirder designs, Sonic's popcorn bucket is rather tame in comparison so long as you don't mind eating out of his head.

It won't be long before Sonic the Hedgehog 3 hits theaters and Idw Publishing is capitalizing on Shadow's role with a brand-new one-shot story. As fans wait with bated breath to see what Shadow will bring to the franchise, a new comic will re-examine Sonic the Hedgehog's most tragic rival.

On X, Sonic news account IDWSonicNews posted an excerpt of Idw's View from the Back Page which discussed the huge milestone of Idw Publishing's Sonic the Hedgehog series reaching its 75th issue. The feature also discussed the big plans the publisher has in store for the iconic blue hero's franchise as the new year approaches.

Idw Publishing promised it had big things in mind for Sonic The Hedgehog, but it's also going to be putting the spotlight on Shadow the Hedgehog. Idw's feature also confirmed Shadow would be getting a one-shot comic following the release of Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

Imagine if John Wick was a little hedgehog who wielded a weapon and went on to kill humans. He’d still win but it would be just an angry hedgehog. That’s what Keanu Reeves is in the upcoming film Sonic the Hedgehog 3… an angry hedgehog.

The world is waiting for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 | Credits: Paramount Pictures

The latest trailer for the upcoming film Sonic the Hedgehog 3 features some high-intensity scenes. From cataclysmic events to the streets of Tokyo, this film seems to have got all the fun in it, except Keanu Reeves.

Keanu Reeves Takes on the Role of Shadow in Sonic 3

Don’t get us wrong. Keanu Reeves’ character of Shadow does seem like a lot of fun. However, throughout the funny and non-serious storyline of the Sonic franchise, Reeves’ character is dark and we are not just the ones who are saying it.

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A new trailer has been released for the upcoming sequel Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Also announced was a special "Opening Day Fan Event Screening," which will give filmgoers some perks for being among the first to see the new film.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 will be speeding its way into movie theaters on Dec. 19, 2024. With less than a month left to go until the film is released, a second official trailer has arrived. It features new footage of Jim Carrey in his dual roles as the Robotniks, while there's also more of Keanu Reeves' Shadow the Hedgehog on display, hinting at the major clash he'll be having with Ben Schwartz's Sonic. The new trailer can be watched below.

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Even though Sonic the Hedgehog 2's wedding subplot was divisive, Shemar Moore's return as Randall in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is more than welcome. 2022's Sonic the Hedgehog 2 expanded on the first film in all the right ways and was a hit with audiences. However, the "human B plot" was once again a controversial part of the film, similar to the first movie. At the beginning of Sonic 2, Tom and Maddie go to their friend Rachel's wedding in Hawaii, leaving Sonic all by himself to get into trouble.

While the wedding Tom and Maddie are at doesn't initially seem to be that important, and just serves as a way to separate Sonic from his human family, it becomes a much more central part of the plot when it's revealed who Rachel is marrying. Rachel's partner, Randall, actually has a secret identity and is using her to get close to Sonic.

Tickets for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 have just gone on sale and an explosive new trailer has been released by Paramount Pictures. The focus is very much on Shadow's mission of revenge, along with the dynamic between Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles.

It goes without saying at this point that Jim Carrey steals the show, particularly as he's taking on dual roles in this threequel as both Dr. Robotnik and his grandfather, Shadow's creator. There are also the expected pop culture references, with poor Tails compared to Detective Pikachu.

Back to Reeves, though, and he's so far proving himself a pitch-perfect choice to bring Shadow to life in this epic third chapter of the hit franchise. Similar to the Knuckles TV series, we'd imagine Paramount is heading into this movie with the intention of launching a big or small screen spin-off revolving around the fan-favourite anti-hero.

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It starts innocently enough in a Chao Garden café we'd all love to visit, but the latest Sonic the Hedgehog 3 trailer quickly veers into dramatic territory as Shadow enters the picture along with Robotnik and his grandfather. Check out all the action ahead of the film's December 20, 2024 premiere below. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Trailer 2 Related: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Movie Takes Us to Tokyo in First Full Trailer Sonic the Hedgehog 3  comes after two majorly successful live-action 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 up with $404 million in box office takings.  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...

Ahead of the theatrical release of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, McDonalds will be rolling out Sonic Happy Meal toys. Comic Book reports that the official McDonald's website had posted the toys based on the movie characters, but the site has removed the images. The exact date when the toys will start appearing in McDonalds Happy Meals is unknown.

Before the images were taken down from the McDonalds website, they started to spread on social media. Eight toys were posted to the social media site - two variations each of Sonic, Shadow, Knuckles, and Tails. The characters are shown in a ring of some sort. Sonic-City.net included additional images revealing four other toys, which may be spoiling major moments in the film. This could be why McDonald's has since seemingly removed the images.

Breaking: The McDonald's website has confirmed #SonicMovie3 Happy Meals toys for next month and has posted pictures!

Sonic X Shadow Generations launched on October 22 and has sold over 1.5 million copies worldwide since its debut weekend. While it has been a few weeks since launch, this is the first time in a while sales data has been released, giving fans of the franchise insight into the success of a nostalgic title.

As reported by NintendoLife, Sonic X Shadow Generations was a smash hit, reaching over 1.5 million copies sold since launch, and receiving nine out of ten stars from their initial review of the title. While the latest addition to the franchise is a remaster of the original 2011 title, Sonic Generations, it came with a plethora of new campaign content that featured none other than Shadow the Hedgehog, rather than just the speedy Sonic fans know and love.

Initially, as revealed by the official Sonic The Hedgehog account on X in October, the title sold over one million copies within its first weekend alone,...

Six-time Emmy Award nominee Idris Elbas next role could be that of Man-at-Arms in the new Amazon and Mattel Masters of the Universe movie. The Wrap reports Elba is in early talks to play the live-action version of the character, based on the classic Mattel franchise. If cast, he would join Nicholas Galitzine (He-Man), Camila Mendes (Teela), and Alison Brie (Evil-Lyn).

Travis Knight (Bumblebee) is directing the film for Amazon and Mattel from a screenplay by Chris Butler with the initial draft written by David Callaham and Aaron and Adam Nee. So far, plot details of Masters of the Universe have not been released, but the movie will be released in theaters exclusively on June 5, 2026. Its being produced by Escape Artists and Mattel Films.

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With the sequel raising the stakes for the titular hero, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 will also explore a wild new setting. The third installment in the movie franchise based on the Sega games will see Sonic, Tails and Knuckles reluctantly partnering up with Robotnik in order to stop Shadow the Hedgehog amid his quest for destruction to get justice for his dark past. Ben Schwartz and Jim Carrey return to lead the ensemble Sonic the Hedgehog 3 cast alongside fellow franchise vets James Marsden, Idris Elba, Colleen O'Shaughnessey, Tika Sumpter and the introduction of Keanu Reeves as Shadow, among others.

Ahead of the movie's next trailer, releasing on November 25, The Hollywood Handle received a special care package from Paramount Pictures to commemorate the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3 trailer. The box, which includes a Sega Genesis cartridge with the game that features the trailer date, includes an official plot description...

Lee Majdoub, who plays Agent Stone in Paramount’s Sonic the Hedgehog film franchise, gives Jim Carrey’s Dr. Robotnik a makeover in the latest promo for Sonic the Hedgehog 3, and the egg-headed villain has never looked better. The glow-up is part of the villain’s sinister plan to look spiffy when he confronts the Blue Blur, Sonic, in the duo’s third altercation since Paramount launched the Sonic film series in 2020.

In the latest Sonic the Hedgehog 3 promo, Jim Carrey says he’s been growing his hair for a year and a half before trusting Majdoub to buzz his head clean to restore Dr. Robotnik’s signature look. The two actors look to be having a lot of fun during Carrey’s makeover, being careful not to nick the maniacal villain’s unwieldy mustache in the process. As Majdoub runs the buzzing blades across Carrey’s dome,...

Warning: Spoilers for Sonic the Hedgehog: Knuckles' 30th Anniversary Special!

The Sonic the Hedgehog comics just introduced break-out Sonic Superstars character Trip the Sungazer Lizard to the franchise's comic continuity, as a surprise part of the Knuckles 30th Anniversary Special one-shot. However, Trip's inclusion in Idw's series actually serves a more critical role than merely expanding her representation beyond the games. She has officially changed Knuckles the Echidna's character forever.

Sonic the Hedgehog: Knuckles 30th Anniversary Special #1 written by Ian Flynn, with art by Aaron Hammerstron features Knuckles endeavoring to train Trip, because she's a guardian like him; yet when he attempts to connect with her to increase their bond, he realizes that they have less in common than he initially believed.

Namely, she lives with and still receives mentorship from her own people, forcing him to face his own insecurities about how he's the only Echidna left and...

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is right around the corner, and with it comes the introduction of a fan favorite character, Shadow the Hedgehog. Before Shadow was introduced, there were hints suggesting his arrival, and fans believe they may have spotted similar clues for another key character in the franchise.

A post on X, formerly known as Twitter, pointed out that Doctor Maddie Wachowskis outfit in the promotional material for the upcoming film was bright pink, which suggests that the next character to be introduced to the Sonic Cinematic Universe will be Amy Rose. The reason Maddies outfit could be a hint towards Amy the Hedgehogs introduction is that her outfits in the first two films were color coded to match the arrival of Tails and Shadow. In the first Sonic the Hedgehog, she wore yellow and blue, and Tails was introduced in the after-credits scene. In Sonic the Hedgehog 2,...

The popular game franchise, Sonic the Hedgehog, is back with its third movie. The series is all set to premiere in January 2025. Unsurprisingly, it is one of the most popular and celebrated game franchises of all time.

With its third movie in the works, the Sonic staff revealed its Japanese voice cast. This had several fans waiting with bated breath for the upcoming movie. But most importantly, their excitement has more to do with a certain voice actor.

Sonic in a still from the movie | Credit: Paramount Pictures

Among Taishi Nakagawa and Aoi Yuki, Toshiyuki Morikawa is joining the cast. Morikawa has previously worked as a voice actor in notable anime such as Berserk and Naruto. Besides that, he has a diverse portfolio as a voice actor which certainly deserves recognition.

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has a difficult challenge ahead of it if it wants to surpass its predecessors' audience scores. While the previous two Sonic the Hedgehog movies have not necessarily been hits with critics, audiences have loved them. The first Sonic movie has an audience score of 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, whereas Sonic the Hedgehog 2 has 96%. Therefore, when it comes to audience scores, the Sonic movies have been trending upward, which puts a lot of pressure on the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

Anticipation is high for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 when it will feature Keanu Reeves as Shadow the Hedgehog, one of the most popular characters from the Sonic franchise. In the third film, the recently formed trio of Sonic (Ben Schwartz), Tails (Colleen O'Shaughnessey), and Knuckles (Idris Elba) will take on Shadow, but the villain will be too powerful for them, forcing them to turn to an unlikely ally,...

Sonic the Hedgehog may be widely regarded as the best hedgehog around, but after 23 years of competition, Shadow has finally given him a run for his money. Shadow's latest, greatest power feat puts Sonic to shame and proves he has what it takes to be the most powerful character in the entire Sonic franchise, officially laying their decades-long rivalry to rest.

In the "Urban Warfare" arc of Idw Publishing's Sonic the Hedgehog written by Evan Stanley, with art by Adam Bryce Thomas Shadow and the rest of Team Dark help Sonic and friends infiltrate Dr. Eggman's Eggperial City to thwart his nefarious plot.

Shadow figures out how to perform his Chaos Control technique by channeling the artificial emeralds that power the city, controlling them and sending them flying up into space. Shadow's craziest attack yet solidifies that he is finally stronger than Sonic, changing the status quo of their classic rivalry.

Shadow the Hedgehog is about to make his live-action debut, and the filmmakers behind Sonic 3 know why fans love the character so much. First appearing in Sonic Adventure 2 in 2001, Shadow has since become one of the most popular characters in the Sonic universe. From the games to the comics to the cartoons, Shadow has been a key figure in the franchise for over two decades now. Considering how successful and well-received the first Sonic the Hedgehog was, it was only a matter of time before Shadow made his way into the big screen.

Whereas the first Sonic the Hedgehog movie was relatively self-contained and tried to please both fans of the character and general audiences, the franchise has since embraced way more elements from the games. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 included Tails and Knuckles, the latter of whom has since received a spinoff series. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 also featured...

Fans of the Sonic the Hedgehog series, both games and movies, are excited to see the next chapter of the film series, which brings in one of the games most popular characters, Shadow. Keanu Reeves joins the franchise as the voice of Shadow and wanted to remain faithful in his interpretation as director Jeff Fowler explained, “He really wanted to create a very fan-faithful version of the character. He did research.“ The anticipation grows as Paramount now releases a new poster of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and announces that tickets will go on sale on November 25. The movie races into theaters on December 20.

The official synopsis reads,

“Sonic the Hedgehog returns to the big screen this holiday season in his most thrilling adventure yet. Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way,...

Sonic, and especially Shadow, fans should consider bringing some tissues and moral support to see Sonic the Hedgehog 3. There's sure to be plenty of laughs and epic moments in the upcoming family film based off of the Sonic game franchise, with fan favorite characters like Idris Elba's Knuckles, Collen O'Shaughnessy's Tales, and of course, Ben Schwartz's leading hedgehog, Sonic, all returning for the third film. The adaptation's release date, December 20, grows closer every minute and fans are dying to know more about the hints given to Keanu Reeves' character Shadow's darkly tragic backstory glimpsed in the trailer.

Director Jeff Fowler recently told EW about the care and effort he and the production team at Paramount Pictures put into bringing the dark and scorned Shadow the Hedgehog's backstory to the big screen for the first time. While Sonic fans already know this, newcomers may not be aware that...

The director of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Jeff Fowler, recently spoke about his excitement about returning to the third film in the franchise and reflected on beginning his career as an animator for Blur Studios working on the Sonic video games. Fowler was on the team hired by Sega to work on the cult classic Shadow the Hedgehog and now gets to introduce that character to the films.

Fowler, who directed the previous two films and the Knuckles TV show on Paramount+, feels the third entry is the biggest yet. In his words, per Entertainment Weekly, "I feel like this film...it's got so much, it's everything we've done in the previous films but even more."

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Another key detail about Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has been announced.

AMC Theaters' website has revealed that the third live-action Sonic movie will be 1 hour and 49 minutes long. This length puts the film's runtime in the middle of Paramount's Sonic the Hedgehog trilogy, with the first Sonic being 1 hour and 39 minutes long and its 2022 sequel, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, being 2 hours and 2 minutes long.

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Breaking: #SonicMovie3 will have a run time of 1 hour 49 minutes.This comes via AMC Theaters, which has the run time listed on the movie's page. #SonicNews pic.twitter.com/uwyyH7vVAH Sonic Stadium Sonic News & Fandom (on ) (@sonicstadium) November 14, 2024

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has already teased its exciting post-credits scene, but this pattern is actually setting up a major problem for the franchise's future. The Sonic the Hedgehog movies have surprisingly become known for their post-credits scenes, with both of the movies that have been released so far featuring post-credits scenes that show off exciting new characters. It has already been confirmed that Sonic the Hedgehog 3's post-credits scene will be doing something similar, but this could end up creating an issue that the live-action movie series won't be able to fix.

Sonic the Hedgehog director Jeff Fowler talked with EW ahead of the release of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, and the director had some interesting things to say about the third film's ending. Fowler has already confirmed that the ending of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 will reveal another massive character, with this new character potentially playing a...

The runtime for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has been revealed. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 will continue the Sega video game adaptation series, which began with Sonic the Hedgehog in early 2020 and continued on with Sonic the Hedgehog 2 two years ago. The latest installment will introduce another classic character from the games, Shadow, who is voiced by famed actor Keanu Reeves. In addition to Reeves, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 features a leading cast including Ben Schwartz, Colleen O'Shaughnessey, Idris Elba, Tika Sumpter, Tom Butler, James Marsden, Alyla Browne, and Jim Carrey.

As per Fandango, the runtime for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has been revealed. As per the source, the feature film will come in at an hour and 49 minutes. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 was 2 hours and 2 minutes in length, and the first film was 1 hour and 39 miunutes.

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Keanu Reeves has been part of numerous incredible projects throughout his illustrious career, but December 2024 will be historic as he will feature in two video game adaptations that will be released just over a week apart. With around four decades worth of experience, Keanu Reeves' best movies have seen him explore all sorts of genres, but video game stories are still a relatively unexplored territory for the actor. While his image has been used in several games over the years, he has only had one major gaming appearance back in 2020, making his upcoming adaptations all the more exciting.

Although Reeves is best known for his John Wick stunts and high-octane action projects, he is no stranger to the world of voice acting, with recent roles such as DC League of Super-Pets and Toy Story 4 showing his versatility. His willingness to have fun and continue taking on new challenges suggests...

The addition of Shadow the Hedgehog to Paramount’s Sonic the Hedgehog 3 will push the limits of the popular video game film series. Shadow the Hedgehog will give the brand’s family-friendly story a darker tone. The movie, set to come out on December 20, looks like it will be a great movie experience for fans and newbies.

Director Jeff Fowler thinks adding Shadow was a big deal for the show. “There was a new element tonally that just suddenly made the Sonic world feel a little bit more exciting, a little bit more dangerous,” he told the magazine. In a big way, this method is a change for the franchise.

The movie stars Keanu Reeves as Shadow and tells the complicated story of how the character came to be, starting with Professor Gerald Robotnik (Jim Carrey). Carrey will play Gerald and the previously introduced Dr. Ivo Robotnik in a...

It has already been confirmed that a secret character will be appearing at the end of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, and here are the 10 biggest theories for who it could be. After Tails was introduced in the post-credits scene of Sonic the Hedgehog and Shadow was introduced in the post-credits scene of Sonic the Hedgehog 2, it wasn't a stretch to assume that the third movie would continue this trend. Luckily, there has already been confirmation that a secret character will be appearing at the end of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, and there are tons of options.

Sonic the Hedgehog director Jeff Fowler recently talked to EW about the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3, and the filmmaker made some interesting comments regarding the end of the third film. Although the movie isn't out yet, Fowler has already confirmed that Sonic the Hedgehog 3 will feature another new character in the...

Before Sonic the Hedgehog 3 races into theaters this holiday season, new details about the sound barrier-breaking threequel are racing in. Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Sonic 3 director Jeff Fowler and voice actor Ben Schwartz talked about the film’s latest character, Shadow (voiced by Keanu Reeves), and Jim Carrey playing two versions of the mustachioed villain Robotnik.

Fowler expands Shadow the Hedgehog’s origin in the upcoming film, giving longtime fans something to look forward to. Prof. Gerald Robotnik genetically engineered shadow, creating a speedster with teleportation powers. In addition to his blink-and-you-missed-it moves, Shadow uses gadgets to stalk his prey, like a motorcycle and handguns. Reeves is the perfect choice to help bring Shadow to life on the silver screen, and the film’s December 20 release date can’t come soon enough.

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 will keep up the franchise's tradition of teasing a new character at the end of the film, confirms the director. Despite already introducing a fan-favorite character in Shadow the Hedgehog, played by Keanu Reeves, it seems the sequel will continue to set up the movie series beyond the trilogy. Rampant speculation has already run amok on which major character from the Sonic games might be introduced next, and the filmmaker behind Sonic 3 is fanning the flames.

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Sonic the Hedgehog director Jeff Fowler teased that the latest sequel will once again introduce another character after revealing Tails and Shadow in the first two films. Although he makes sure not to hint at who it could be, he makes it clear these unveilings have become an important part of the film series. The Sonic video game canon has plenty to pull from,...

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is fast approaching and with Shadow set to make his long-awaited live-action debut, filmmaker Jeff Fowler tells Entertainment Weekly (via GameFragger.com) that the character lends the threequel a much different vibe than its predecessors.

"'Edginess' is maybe not the right word, but there was a new element tonally that just suddenly made the Sonic world feel a little bit more exciting, a little bit more dangerous," he teases. "I think that's exactly what Shadow has done for this film."

The movie won't pay lip service to the character (played by Keanu Reeves) either as Jim Carrey is set to play both Dr. Ivo Robotnik and his grandfather, Shadow's creator.

However, Fowler admits that some changes were necessary, particularly when it comes to Shadow's use of guns, adding that he went to great lengths to do right by the beloved fan-favourite while maintaining the necessary tone for a family film.

As gamers look ahead to the release of the Nintendo Switch 2, there is a hidden and often underappreciated factor that could turn out to be a game-changer for the company in the coming years: the revival of classic games. Sonic Team, a key player in the gaming world, has recently hinted that the revival of older titles remains very much on the table.

Players are excited to see more Sonic Games getting revived. | Image Credit: Nintendo

If the developers decide to move forward with these remasters or remakes, it could become a significant win for Nintendo, especially as the Switch’s successor gears up to make its presence known. Sonic games have been a staple of the gaming industry for decades, offering fast-paced and exciting gameplay that’s as exciting for newcomers as it is for long-time fans.

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Sega did the world a massive favor when it released Sega Genesis Classics on PC and consoles. It bundled together some of its best classic games into one collection for a relatively affordable price and made them all completely playable on modern hardware. It was a great day for fans and those interested in game preservation.

The collection launched in 2018, and since then, players have been enjoying some truly underrated Sega Genesis games in a much more convenient format. However, it seems like Sega has changed its mind as it is pulling the collection alongside a string of other incredibly popular games. While the move has upset fans, it is also hugely negatively impacting the hard work of game preservationists.

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Ben Schwartz, star of Sonic the Hedgehog franchise and Parks and Recreation, is completely blown away by how the "dont be suspicious" moment went viral.

In speaking of the meme, Schwartz thought of it as the most significant moment of the finale "blowing up in the biggest way," per EW. The viral moment, which involves Schwartz and Jenny Slate as twins Jean-Ralphio and Mona-Lisa, appears at Jean-Ralphios fake funeral. The two actors improvised the moment, becoming one of the most significant viral memes online.

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"I was like, 'Oh! That's so cool. If I were a kid, if I were a comedian at the beginning, that'd be so fun. You could collaborate with people.

Shadow the Hedgehog is aglow in a Sonic the Hedgehog 3 still. This comes after director Jeff Fowler delved into how Shadow actor Keanu Reeves perfected his character.

Shared onto the Fandango X account, the still sees Shadow standing on his motorcycle while his eyes and quills glow, and electricity can be seen on parts of his body. Above the still is text that reads, "Keanu Reeves brings chaos as the villainous Shadow in this new look at [Sonic the Hedgehog 3]. Only in theaters December 20." Additionally, a new official poster has been released showcasing Shadow and Ben Schwartz's Sonic.

Keanu Reeves brings chaos as the villainous Shadow in this new look at #SonicMovie3. Only in theaters December 20. pic.twitter.com/79IwukD9B4 Fandango (@Fandango) November 4, 2024

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We might never see GTA or Red Dead Redemption being adapted for screen. The same has been confirmed by Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick, who has potentially shut down all possibilities of us ever witnessing a GTA film.

There is no foreseeable future where we might see a GTA film or TV series. Image Credit: Rockstar

He seems to have been doing this due to some pretty strong reasons. He is sure of the things he believes in, and it is certain that he must have seen the same from many different angles to have come to this conclusion.

You Can Set Aside Your Hopes For Watching A GTA or Red Dead Redemption Film Rdr 2 might be perfect for an adaptation but Zelnick has other plans. Image Credit: Rockstar

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Today, Disney released the final trailer for the upcoming “Mufasa: The Lion King” film. This live-action film is set to be a prequel to “The Lion King.”

This new story tells how Mufasa became the Lion King. Many have had some issues with the trailers indicating that Mufasa was an orphan, when in “The Lion King,” that did not seem to be the case. However, they might explain it in the movie.

Here is the Mufasa: The Lion King” trailer.

The film synopsis reads,

“Exploring the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands, “Mufasa: The Lion King” enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline.

Against all odds, video game adaptations across both film and TV are currently riding high, proving to be massive crowd-pleasers. Whether its family entertainment like the Sonic films or mature post-apocalyptic dramas like The Last of Us, gamers have never had a better time to see these beloved stories in a new medium. In recent years, Netflix has been a champion in this field, releasing many highly acclaimed animated series based on video games, with Arcane (based on League of Legends) undoubtedly being one of their finest.

Sonic’s past has been riddled by more lows than highs. With only a few games standing out over the last couple of decades, fans have learned to keep their expectations in check. After all, chances were the Blue Blur would disappoint yet again.

With Sonic X Shadow Generations, Sega picked up one of the franchise’s best titles — and made it better. It’s a remaster of the original 2011 Sonic Generations. But with a brand-new campaign for Shadow the Hedgehog, it has been elevated to new heights.

While the Sonic Generations part of the game does a fantastic job of bringing the original to modern devices, the game’s highlight is the section dedicated to Shadow. Bringing unique levels, various abilities, and a heartfelt story, it’s Shadow that lets this game shine.

Sonic X Shadow Generations is out now on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

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Sonic X Shadow Generations is divided into two halves: Sonics story and Shadows story. One of the enemies Sonic will have to defeat is the Egg Dragoon. Players can play as titular characters at some point in the game and experience the game from two different points of view. Both Sonic and Shadow must go on adventures, stop baddies, and save the world.

Egg Dragoon is notorious for being a demanding boss to beat; players will need to be quick on their feet to take this foe down. Understanding his attack patterns and stats can also help. However, before going against Egg Dragoon, players must first unlock him.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 will see Keanu Reeves take on the role of Shadow, with his casting being made even better by a recent update about the film. Sonic the Hedgehog 3's release date is currently set for December 20, 2024, and will bring the live-action video game trilogy to a close. While there is always a possibility for more stories, the movies have been slowly building up to the story of Sonic vs. Keanu Reeves' Shadow the Hedgehog, meaning it could serve as an endpoint for the entire franchise.

Regardless of whether the franchise continues, the cast assembled for Sonic 3 is incredibly exciting. Ben Schwartz returns as the titular hedgehog, with Idris Elba and Colleen O'Shaughnessey returning as Knuckles and Tails respectively. Although the ending of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 implied Jim Carrey's Robotnik was dead, the actor came out of a brief retirement to reprise his iconic role.

Fans were delighted when Keanu Reeves signed on to voice Shadow in Sonic the Hedgehog 3. According to director Jeff Fowler, the actor did a lot of work to perfect the role.

"It's so awesome that we got Keanu Reeves to voice the character, and he was so fantastic to work with," Fowler said during an appearance on Sonic Revolution's Shadow Revolution online stream. "He thinks the character is awesome, and he definitely understood what we were going for, and he was very excited to do his version of it. Like all the cast, [he] really wants to get it right and really cares. He would give us so many different versions of line readings and just want to keep going."

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Sonic X Shadow Generations is a serviceable remaster of one of the franchise's best games that includes an entirely new story mode that makes the original game's design look worse in comparison. When the original Sonic Generations game released in 2011, its incredible music and expertly designed stages felt like a love letter to fans, new and old. While certain aspects have aged better than others in the remastered game, Sonic X Shadow Generations' new content should entice fans to pick up the franchise's latest release with haste.

The Sonic the Hedgehog franchise recently celebrated its 30th anniversary and also provided some forward momentum for the franchise with Sonic Frontiers, which saw the long-awaited return to wide-open 3D environments similar to the Sonic Adventure games. The original Generations' release stands as one of the most beloved games because of its appealing mix of traditional 2D and dynamic 3D stages. However, Sonic...

Welcome to our rundown of the most-watched branded YouTube videos of the week.

We’re publishing this snippet of a larger Gospel Stats Weekly Brand Report in order to analyze sponsorship trends in the creator economy. Any video launched in tandem with an official brand partner is eligible for the ranking.

And – as the name up above would imply – all the data comes from Gospel Stats. If you’re interested in learning more about Gospel – and which brands are sponsoring what creators on YouTube – click here.

Welcome to our latest Gospel Stats Weekly Brand Report, which starts with some nuts and ends with a nutty product. Science reenters the field this week with an in-depth look at dam failure from Practical Engineering, Revolt holds strong as more footage from its recent festival (sponsored by Walmart) makes spot #3, and Patrick Cc: goes into what’s been happening with one of Hollywood’s most well-known celebrities.