'Knuckles' Punches Out One More Sneak Peek Before Premiere

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  By the time you’re reading this, the 6-episode Knuckles series bridging the second and third Sonic the Hedgehog movies is most certainly out. But that didn’t stop Paramount+ from releasing its most action-packed sneak peek yet just two days before. As previously reported, estranged Robotnik associate The Buyer is in pursuit of Knuckles’s quills for their power. He's brought his mech as they meet for the first time right outside the bowling alley. The mech arms grab Knuckles utterly thrashing the echidna around, destroying the parked cars in the area. It is a very brief clip of about 45 seconds. The event series stars Idris Elba as Knuckles as he mentors Adam Pally’s Wade Whipple in the ways of the echidna warrior. However, while this is a spinoff, the series does not shoo away the fact that Knuckles now lives with the Wachowskis, leading to appearances from Sonic (voiced by Ben Schwartz), Tails (Colleen O’Shaughnessey), and Maddie (Tika Sumpter). The cast also includes  Cary Elw
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'Ray Donovan' Spinoff-Ish 'The Donovans' Headed For Showtime Tier

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When Showtime’s integration into Paramount+ was originally announced, spin-offs of previous popular Showtime shows were said to be quite a focus. Whether they were multiple from Billions and Dexter or developing Nurse Jackie and Weeds sequel series, it seems it’s going to be Ray Donovan that will beat them all to the punch. The Donovans, a new series loosely based on the popular drama, has been ordered for Paramount+, but specifically at the Paramount+ with Showtime tier, to premiere later this year.

The Donovans will follow two generations of gangsters, their businesses, their complex relationships and their fixer for the problems that arise. With the most powerful clients in Europe, family fortunes and reputations will be at risk, odd alliances will unfold, and there’s betrayal no matter where you look. While the family might be London’s most elite fixers, the nature of affairs means tomorrow’s never guaranteed.

Sherlock Holmes and Aladdin remake director Guy Ritchie is attached to direct and executive produce. Top Boy creator Ronan Bennett is writing the 10 episodes of the series that will make the first season. “I’m thrilled to be working with Showtime, Paramount+ and 101 Studios. We’re going to deliver a show which provides massive thrills, entertainment and a huge rush of adrenaline for audiences around the world,” said Bennett, who produced and wrote all episodes of the British crime drama, and since created the TV adaptation starring Eddie Redmayne of The Day of the Jackal, for which he is also showrunner. “At the same time, I’m totally focused on exploring real characters, in body and in soul, and I’m committed to writing stories with deep dramatic impact. We’re going to get under the skin of the criminal underworld, in a way which will show you the bone-deep truths of how they live and how it sometimes will – inevitably – impact on our own lives.” Ritchie most recently created and directs The Gentlemen, a series adaptation of his 2019 Miramax film, premiering on Netflix on March 7. The pair executive produce with David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, David Hutkin and Ivan Atkinson. 

Glasser, who is CEO of 101 Studios, had this to say “We’re elated to partner with Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios to reimagine the Ray Donovan legacy together. Having Guy and Ronan sign on to join us on this incredible journey has been a true blessing. We could not be more thrilled to take this huge hit and create a new and exciting show for audiences all over the world.” Meanwhile Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios President Chris McCarthy remarked “Guy Ritchie and Ronan Bennett are the ideal dream-team to create a new global hit franchise with The Donovans. Guy’s riveting and stylish directorial approach combined with Ronan’s captivating and brutally authentic writing will transfix audiences into a wild and twisted world full of new adventures.” Time will tell how loose the ties truly are.

Source: Deadline



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