Sonic Prime
Sonic Prime[1] is an upcoming 3D Canadian-American animated children's streaming television series based on the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, co-produced by Sega of America, Netflix Animation, WildBrain Studios and Man of Action Entertainment. It is scheduled for a worldwide 2022 premiere on Netflix, and will have 24 episodes in its first season.[2][3][4][5]
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Written by | Duncan Rouleau |
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Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 24 |
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Production companies | Sega of America Netflix Animation WildBrain Studios Man of Action Entertainment |
Distributor | WildBrain |
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Original network | Netflix |
Original release | 2022 |
Premise
In the series, the fate of a multiverse "rests in Sonic's gloved hands". The show will have themes of self-discovery and redemption, and is aimed at children ages six to eleven years, as well as longtime fans of the series.[2][4][6] It is stated to meet the "scale and scope" of other stories in the franchise.[5]
Production
It was officially announced on February 1, 2021,[7] though the development of the series was initially revealed in a deleted tweet in December 2020.[6] Colleen O'Shaughnessey, known for portraying Miles "Tails" Prower since 2014, responded to a tweet on Twitter that she won't be reprising the role in the Netflix series,[8] whereas in late January 2021, Sega confirmed that Roger Craig Smith will no longer be voicing the titular character, a role he held since 2010.[9] Amy Rose will also no longer be voiced by Cindy Robinson, a role she has also held since 2010.[10]
One of the writers, Duncan Rouleau, stated that the series will be set in "the video game universe created by Sonic Team" and that "possible Sega crossovers are not ruled out."[11]
References
- "Sonic the Hedgehog Speeds Over to Netflix in the All-New Animated Series 'Sonic Prime'". Netflix Media Center. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- Yin-Poole, Wesely (February 1, 2021). "Netflix's Sonic Prime animated series confirmed for 2022". Eurogamer.
- Craddock, Ryan (February 1, 2021). "Netflix Officially Announces Sonic Prime, A New 3D Animated Series". Nintendo Life. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
- Mass, Jennifer (February 1, 2021). "Sonic the Hedgehog Animated Series 'Sonic Prime' Ordered at Netflix". The Wrap.
- "Sonic The Hedgehog Speeds Over To Netflix In The All-New Animated Series Sonic Prime". WildBrain. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
- McWhertor, Michael (December 10, 2020). "New Sonic the Hedgehog animated series coming to Netflix". Polygon. Archived from the original on February 1, 2021.
- NX [@NXOnNetflix] (February 1, 2021). "Yes, it's true! SEGA's legendary video game icon Sonic the Hedgehog will star in a new 3D animated series from @SEGA, @WildBrainStudio and @ManOfActionEnt premiering on Netflix in 2022" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- Doolan, Liam (February 1, 2021). "Tails' Voice Actor Won't Be Voicing The Character In Sonic Prime". Nintendo Life. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
- Puleo, Anthony (January 28, 2021). "Sega Confirms That Sonic the Hedgehog Will No Longer be Voiced by Roger Craig Smith". Game Rant. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
- CindyRobinson [@RedHeadSaidProd] (February 3, 2021). "It's true. I'm loading out with my brilliant compadres" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- "Sonic Prime is set in Sonic Team's game universe and possible SEGA crossovers not ruled out". My Nintendo News. February 3, 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
External links
- Sonic Prime on Netflix
- Sonic Prime on IMDb