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Sonic Prime: Sonic the Hedgehog animated series greenlit by Netflix
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Netflix has officially given a series order to SEGA, WildBrain
Studios, and Man of Action Entertainment's upcoming 3D animated
series adaptation titled Sonic Prime, based on SEGA's popular
video game Sonic the Hedgehog. The 25-episode series is scheduled
to make its debut sometime in 2022.

"Sonic is a beloved character and holds a special place in
everyone's heart including my own," Netflix's director of original
animation, Dominique Bazay said in a statement. "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."

Chief Brand Officer at SEGA, Ivo Gerscovich added, "Sonic the
Hedgehog is a global entertainment icon that has captivated
audiences since its video game debut in 1991. With over
1.14 billion game units sold and downloaded to date, an exciting
feature film, a robust licensing program and more, SEGA's iconic
hedgehog continues to surprise and delight audiences worldwide.
We're thrilled to partner with WildBrain, Man of Action
Entertainment and Netflix to speed into this new, animated
chapter in the Sonic franchise."  

Sonic Prime is an animated adventure for kids, families, and
long-time fans draws upon the keystones of the brand and
features 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.

As the beloved video game celebrates its upcoming 30th
anniversary this 2021, the Netflix animated series 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.

Sonic Prime is executive produced by Man of Action
Entertainment, who is known as the creative team behind Ben 10
and Big Hero 6, will also be serving as showrunners. The
series will be animated at WildBrain, who will also partner up
with SEGA for the project's production, distribution and
licensing.

Sonic the Hedgehog was first seen in 1991 on the SEGA Genesis.
Since then, the character was inducted into the "World Video
Game Hall of Fame" in 2016 at The Strong National Museum of
Play in Rochester, New York. Most recently, the popular
franchise has seen two new hit releases in 2017, Sonic Mania
and Sonic Forces (PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PC).
Total sales of the series including both packaged and digital
downloads count over 360 million units.

The video game was also adapted into a live-action film last
year starring Ben Schwartz and James Marsden which was a
blockbuster hit with a gross of over $300 million worldwide.
Following its success, a Sonic the Hedgehog sequel was in
immediately put into development and is set currently set for
an April 2022 release.


<https://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/1162252-sonic-prime-sonic-the-hedgehog-animated-series-netflix>

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