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Knuckles Easter egg guide shared by Paramount+
How many did you catch?
Paramount+ has shared a new video running down the biggest Easter eggs featured in the Knuckles live-action series. This includes references to Sonic the Hedgehog video games, voiceover cameos, and more. (If you haven’t seen the show yet, you may want to skip this video to avoid spoilers.)
If you’re a fan of the original games, you probably caught most of this while watching the show for the first time. There are a few small things in there that you may not have picked up on though. You can see them all in the video above, which is only about a minute long. All six episodes of Knuckles are available right now on Paramount+.
The live-action Knuckles TV show has officially landed on Paramount+. One name you probably didn’t expect to see associated with the show is Jorma Taccone, member of The Lonely Island and director of Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping. Taccone directed the fourth episode of Knuckles entitled “The Flames of Disaster”.
In a new interview with Polygon, Taccone discusses what went into the creation of his Knuckles episode. Specifically, he details a significant portion of the episode which takes the form of a musical/rock opera. This rock opera takes viewers through Knuckles’ origin story in a style that only a member of The Lonely Island could really pull off.
Check out some quotes below, in which Taccone explains how the episode worked for him creatively and how it was filmed:
“Toby [Ascher, the showrunner], right from the jump was like, Look, I was raised on Adult Swim, I want to make this weird and push boundaries and make this as interesting and different and unexpected as possible. And obviously, that’s up my alley.”
“I am so used to working within the margins of not a lot of time or money, and being able to shoot a lot in that amount of time. And while this is way more episode days than I had had on things like MacGruber, we packed it back. I was trying to get a lot of shots per day. So certain parts we almost treated it like a music video. The first thing I did was have them buy me a little Bluetooth speaker so I could even run playback [of the song] just so I could get more takes quickly and read cue things very quickly. So I could do all these lines from Julian really fast, so fast I couldn’t wait for us to even connect to the timecode.”
“The moments I’m always proudest of are when it’s both funny and somehow musically moving. A moment where [Wade] rises up and the echidna angels are around him, bringing him up and then the music starts to soar and Bolton’s voice is soaring — you kind of feel something! It’s always my favorite to have it be both funny and insane and, like, I’m kind of inspired!”
The full series of Knuckles is available now on Paramount+. For anyone who hasn’t seen it yet, you can check out a snippet of this episode along with some more behind the scenes commentary below:
Hot Lap Racing "Gameplay Overview" Trailer
Coming in hot
Hot Lap Racing, the simcade racer bringing the most exciting motorsport classes and eras to the track together, will welcome veteran and up-and-coming racers alike to white-knuckle thrills when it reaches Nintendo Switch on July 16th, 2024. In advance of the game’s launch Maximum Entertainment and developers Zero Games Studios and Vision Réelle have shared a new gameplay overview trailer you can watch above.
Hot Lap Racing features more than 50 cars, with today’s trailer confirming several new licensed rides spanning the history of motorsport are set to join the game’s roster. The just-unveiled cars below are accompanied by Formula Extreme, a futuristic concept Zero Games Studios created in collaboration with the Hot Lap Racing community to envision what the world of racing could look like in 2030 and beyond:
- Brabham BT24
- Minardi M191
- Alfa Romeo 155 DTM
- Renault Laguna BTCC
- Alpine A110 GT4
- Ligier JS P320
- Renault 5 TURBO 3E
- Peugeot 9X8
The trailer also revealed new tracks from Hot Lap Racing’s full roster of 17 stages, which collectively provide racers more than 70 layouts to master. The below additions span two officially licensed courses along with two stages inspired by some of the greatest thrills in motorsport:
- Jarama (Spain)
- Salzburgring (Austria)
- Flagstaff
- French Riviera
Hot Lap Racing is an expansive celebration of the world of racing, spanning multiple time periods as it returns classics like Brabham cars from the ‘60s to the track alongside state-of-the-art arrivals including the Peugeot 9x8 Endurance. Top the podium in individual categories for GT, Endurance or single-seater rides, or burn rubber in the Free category where all car classes share the same track for the ultimate generation-spanning contest.
Hot Lap Racing’s Campaign Mode includes a comprehensive tour of lessons from FEED RACING, incorporating real-world guidance to help racers perfect their performance as they set course records and establish themselves as formidable legends in the world of racing. Those new to racing will find everything they need to hone their skills while becoming a renowned force in any ride and on any track.
Hot Lap Racing is the first game available on Nintendo Switch to license real tracks and cars featuring all motorsport categories and eras, with cars never seen in a Switch racing game until now.
Knuckles "Wade Confronts His Father" promo clip
Daddy dearest
The live-action Knuckles spin-off series officially premiered on Paramount+ a week back. This series bridges the gap between the Sonic The Hedgehog 2 and Sonic The Hedgehog 3 films. You can get yet another peek at what the series has to offer in the new promo clip shared above.
The new live-action series follows Knuckles (Idris Elba) on a hilarious and action-packed journey of self-discovery as he agrees to train Wade (Adam Pally) as his protégé and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior.
Each episode of Knuckles is roughly one hour, giving fans of the echidna plenty to dive into. It’ll no doubt be interesting to see how this series leaves things as we lead into Sonic the Hedgehog 3, which is set to arrive Dec. 20th, 2024.
Well, we’ve done it. We’ve recorded our longest episode ever. You can thank all the big Nintendo news, rumors and hot topics there were to cover! From Switch 2 chatter to the Helldivers PSN fiasco, we weigh in on it all. Tune in and enjoy!
Thanks to Donut Muffin for the timestamps!
- 0:00:32 Intro
- 0:00:51 Pawmot Description
- 0:02:39 Crew’s Here
- 0:04:13 Hello to Our Discord
- 0:04:58 Beltane, May the Fourth Discussion
- 0:08:23 Wally the Alligator Discussion
- 0:10:44 Comic Book Day, Barnes & Noble, Feet Pics, Pokémon Discussion
- 0:18:28 Hell Diver’s 2, Sonic x IHop, H3 Discussion
- 0:39:15 Anime Discussion
- 0:51:58 GoNintendo Patreon Recap
- 1:07:55 Let’s Get Into News
- 1:08:07 Rumor: Switch Accessory Manufacturer Shares New Details on Successor’s Controllers and Features
- 1:12:45 Bayonetta Origins Dev Weighs in on the Paper Mario: TTYD Frame Rate Controversy
- 1:19:28 Top 20 Games by Active Users and Revenue for March 2024 Revealed
- 1:24:54 Pegi Rates Hi-Fi Rush for Switch Release
- 1:26:16 U.S. Software/Hardware Charts for March 2024
- 1:44:47 Priest Accused of Spending $40K of Church Money on Mario Kart Tour and More
- 1:50:16 Rumor: Switch Successor Clock Speed, Ray-Tracing and More Detailed
- 2:00:34 Legend of Zelda Movie Director Keeps Quiet on Whether Link Will Speak
- 2:05:19 Super Nintendo World Opens 2025 at Universal Orlando Resort
- 2:07:11 North American Switch eShop Releases
- 2:10:37 European Switch eShop Releases
- 2:17:09 Knuckles Sets New Record for Paramount+ Original Series
- 2:21:26 Nintendo Takes Down Over 8K Switch Emulators and Clones
- 2:25:39 Legend of Zelda Movie Director on What to Expect and Promises “Fans Are Gonna Be Happy”
- 2:32:31 Rumor: Is Something Going on with the Nintendo World Championships?
- 2:35:56 Star Wars: KotOR is North America’s and Europe’s Next Switch Online Free Game Trial
- 2:36:45 What Nicky Hill Played
- 2:42:57 What Deux Michaels Played
- 3:00:23 What Raw Meat Cowboy Played
- 3:17:27 Music Trivia
- 3:33:32 Deux’s Views: Rumor of the Week
- 3:37:18 Outro
Knuckles "Flames Of Disaster Behind The Scenes" video feature
How the magic is made
Adam Pally (“Wade Whipple”), Julian Barratt (“Jack Sinclair”), and Jorma Taccone (director of Knuckles Episode 4) share a behind-the-scenes look at the making of “Flames of Disaster,” the dream sequence rock opera in which Wade Whipple learns how to be an echidna warrior.
The new live-action series follows Knuckles (Idris Elba) on a hilarious and action-packed journey of self-discovery as he agrees to train Wade (Adam Pally) as his protégé and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior.
Each episode of Knuckles is roughly one hour, giving fans of the echidna plenty to dive into. It’ll no doubt be interesting to see how this series leaves things as we lead into Sonic the Hedgehog 3, which is set to arrive Dec. 20th, 2024.
Knuckles Sets New Record for Paramount+ Original Series
Exciting news for the echidna
The Sonic Cinematic Universe has been killing it for SEGA and Paramount, with each subsequent release doing better than the last. Now the Sonic saga has taken its first leap onto streaming services with an original series, and fans were more than willing to gobble the show up in record time.
Paramount has announced that the debut weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) of Knuckles on Paramount+ brought in over 4 million hours of watch time worldwide. This is a record for a Paramount+ original series. This would equal about 1.42 million complete watches, based on the show’s 6-episode 169-minute runtime.
Not surprisingly, the success of Knuckles also boosted other Sonic-related content on Paramount+. Following the show’s release, all other Sonic content saw a boost in viewership of 278% over the daily average. Last but not least, Knuckles has already become Paramount+’s most-watched kids and family title.
Knuckles is a new live-action series follows Knuckles (Idris Elba) on a hilarious and action-packed journey of self-discovery as he agrees to train Wade (Adam Pally) as his protégé and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior.
3 new LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog sets revealed
Sonic triple trouble
SEGA and LEGO have been working together on various Sonic-related LEGO sets for awhile now, and it seems the collaboration is quite successful. That’s why it’s no surprise to learn that even more sets are on the way, and you’ll be able to get your hands on them come Summer 2024.
Thanks to early listings from German retailer JB Spielwaren, we know that SEGA and LEGO are cooking up three brand-new LEGO Sonic sets. You can see all three in the gallery above, which includes Knuckles and the Master Emerald Shrine, Tails’ Adventure Boat, and Super Sonic vs. Egg Drillster.
As these listings appear to have gone live earlier than LEGO intended, we don’t have full details on when to expect their arrival, pricing and other tidbits. We’ll keep an eye out for those specifics, but if you’d like to see even more pictures of what these LEGO sets include, you can find a gallery here.
First episode of the Knuckles TV series available to stream for free (UPDATE)
Start the series today
The live-action Knuckles spin-off series officially premiered on Paramount+ on last Friday. This series bridges the gap between the Sonic The Hedgehog 2 and Sonic The Hedgehog 3 films. If you’ve been unable to watch the show due to a lack of a Paramount+ account, you’ll be happy to know that the first episode of the series has been officially uploaded to YouTube for free. You can enjoy it whenever you’d like via the embed above!
The new live-action series follows Knuckles (Idris Elba) on a hilarious and action-packed journey of self-discovery as he agrees to train Wade (Adam Pally) as his protégé and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior.
Each episode of Knuckles is roughly one hour, giving fans of the echidna plenty to dive into. It’ll no doubt be interesting to see how this series leaves things as we lead into Sonic the Hedgehog 3, which is set to arrive Dec. 20th, 2024.
Paramount+ has also released the full intro theme-credits for Knuckles as well, and you can give that watch below.
Knuckles "Bounty Hunters Attack" promo clip
Knuckles is ready for fight
The live-action Knuckles spin-off series officially premiered on Paramount+ on Friday. This series bridges the gap between the Sonic The Hedgehog 2 and Sonic The Hedgehog 3 films. You can get yet another peek at what the series has to offer in the new promo clip shared above.
The new live-action series follows Knuckles (Idris Elba) on a hilarious and action-packed journey of self-discovery as he agrees to train Wade (Adam Pally) as his protégé and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior.
Each episode of Knuckles is roughly one hour, giving fans of the echidna plenty to dive into. It’ll no doubt be interesting to see how this series leaves things as we lead into Sonic the Hedgehog 3, which is set to arrive Dec. 20th, 2024.
Knuckles TV show getting a physical release
Knuckling up at retail
The Knuckles TV show just made its premiere on Paramount+ a couple of days ago, and people have been binging the 6-episode series ever since. If you’ve already run through the show and consider yourself a big fan, you’ll be happy to know that it can become a permanent part of your household in the future.
It’s been confirmed that Knuckles will be getting a physical release on both DVD and Blu-ray, as listings have popped up on both Amazon and Walmart. We don’t know the release date for this physical version, but we do know that there will be DVD and Blu-ray options available. Even better, if you’re a diehard collector, you can snag a Steelbook option as well.
The special features and other details for this release are yet to be revealed, but hopefully we get the full rundown in the near future. Once that information becomes available, we’ll be sure to share full specs with you.
The live-action Knuckles spin-off series premieres on Paramount+ today, and the series bridges the gap between the Sonic The Hedgehog 2 and Sonic The Hedgehog 3 films. This new live-action series will follow Knuckles (Idris Elba) on a fun, action-packed journey of self-discovery as he agrees to train Wade Whipple (Adam Pally) as his protégé and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior.
While Knuckles is obviously the focus of this Paramount+ show, Wade Whipple gets a ton of screen time as well. Whipple is brought to life by actor Adam Pally, and he spoke on the actors who helped inspired him in an interview with [Polygon](https://www.polygon.com/24140560/knuckles-cast-adam-pally-kid-cudi-interview.
“That is such a high compliment. There’s not a Farley move I haven’t done to my family or a Mike Myers reference I haven’t made to my cousins, so I think knowing all that stuff and loving it so much… It’s so ingrained in who I am. It’s probably annoying to people that I reference those things so much.”
Knuckles "Knuckles Recruits Wade" promo clip
Getting swole with Knuckles
The live-action Knuckles spin-off series has officially premiered on Paramount+ as of today. This series bridges the gap between the Sonic The Hedgehog 2 and Sonic The Hedgehog 3 films. You can get yet another peek at what the series has to offer in the new promo clip shared above.
The new live-action series follows Knuckles (Idris Elba) on a hilarious and action-packed journey of self-discovery as he agrees to train Wade (Adam Pally) as his protégé and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior.
Each episode of Knuckles is roughly one hour, giving fans of the echidna plenty to dive into. It’ll no doubt be interesting to see how this series leaves things as we lead into Sonic the Hedgehog 3, which is set to arrive Dec. 20th, 2024.
Knuckles Adam Pally on his fondness for playing Wade Whipple
Buddying up with Knuckles
The live-action Knuckles spin-off series premieres on Paramount+ today, and the series bridges the gap between the Sonic The Hedgehog 2 and Sonic The Hedgehog 3 films. This new live-action series will follow Knuckles (Idris Elba) on a fun, action-packed journey of self-discovery as he agrees to train Wade Whipple (Adam Pally) as his protégé and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior.
While Knuckles is obviously the focus of this Paramount+ show, Wade Whipple gets a ton of screen time as well. Whipple is brought to life by actor Adam Pally, and he spoke on what it’s like being the character and acting opposite a CG co-star in an interview with Comicbook.com.
“I just like playing him. I like playing someone who’s willing to get their heart broken. Because if you’re willing to go through that, you have to look at everything with such a positive mindset, knowing that this time it may go my way, you know? I don’t think I live that way enough, and so it’s nice to go to work every day and put that suit on and deal with things in that manner.
It’s always nice when a character learns that the thing that they felt they didn’t have was actually inside them all along, because I think that that’s pretty true to most people in real life. And it doesn’t have to mean an adventure with a powerful alien echidna, it can be something small, but if you’re open to finding that thing about yourself and working on it and changing it, then you can become a better version of yourself.”
Knuckles "90's Videogame" promo clip
Get it?!
The live-action Knuckles spin-off series is scheduled to premiere on Paramount+ on April 26, 2024. This series will bridge the gap between the Sonic The Hedgehog 2 and Sonic The Hedgehog 3 films. Previously, we learned that the series would include six episodes total, and today brings us a new preview clip from the series. Unfortunately, there is no embed for the clip, but you can watch it through this link.
The new live-action series will follow Knuckles (Idris Elba) on a hilarious and action-packed journey of self-discovery as he agrees to train Wade (Adam Pally) as his protégé and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior.
Each episode of Knuckles will be roughly one hour, giving fans of the echidna plenty to dive into. It’ll no doubt be interesting to see how this series leaves things as we lead into Sonic the Hedgehog 3, which is set to arrive Dec. 20th, 2024.
