Sonic Boom (TV series)


 * For other subjects with the same name, see Sonic Boom (disambiguation).

Sonic Boom is an upcoming CGI series scheduled for release in Fall 2014. It is a cartoon comedy series that is aimed at children, specifically boys, ages six to eleven, centering on Sonic the Hedgehog, his best friend Tails, and their never ending search for adventure and their battles with their nemesis Doctor Eggman. Characters such as Knuckles and Amy join the ensemble, along with a horde of enemies both old and new.

Production
Sonic Boom is set to first debut in the fall of 2014 on Cartoon Network in the U.S. and on CANAL J and GULLI in France, followed by a global rollout. The initial order of fifty-two eleven-minute episodes is co-produced by Sega of America Inc. and Genao Productions.

Takashi Iizuka is overseeing the series to ensure that it’s true to the Sonic characters and universe. Also, many of the current voice actors for the Sonic series will be voicing the animated series. According to the Sonic Boom database on the IMDB website, showrunners such as Evan Baily and Bill Freiberger will be executive producers and will help the Sonic Boom television series. Mike Banker will also help out with writing the television series.

Game Prequel
An upcoming video game of the Sonic the Hedgehog series also entitled "Sonic Boom" is currently in development, serving as the cartoon series' prequel.

Trivia

 * This is the first Sonic the Hedgehog television show to have fully computer-generated (CG) animation.
 * This is the second Sonic TV show to be a comedy; the first is Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog.
 * This is the third animated series of Sonic the Hedgehog to be produced by Sega; the first being Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie and the second being Sonic X.