Sonic Boom (Working Title)

[VO.SUPER]

Neither would I. Robotnik was the best thing about AoStH.

[Willsy]

Neither would I. Robotnik was the best thing about AoStH.

You're right, we would never have got this masterpiece otherwise;

http://youtu.be/_xdeDyDhojo

[Tani Coyote]

I infer from Mike Pollock's comments that anyone who assumes the show will be completely silly or dumb is wrong. Sure, he could have just been paying lip service, but it sounds like the fandom reaction as a whole is dead wrong based on his comment that he's "laughing" and I think he even explicitly said people are incorrect about it.

Which leads me to be hopeful that despite the comedic nature, there's actually going to be something neat about this. 52 episodes does leave a lot of room for multi-parters, after all.

There's been several franchises over the years with plenty of humor despite their serious nature - as memory serves, Metal Gear is fond of this. It's amazing how much plot you can cram into a 10 minute episode, so I'm optimistic.

With my continuity question, I was just pondering if they'd use any of the established game elements, or create their own backstories and the like.

[VGamer]

Whoa, this show has Mark Banker as a developer? That makes me slightly more optimistic for Boom's tone- His Danny Phantom/Adventure Time episodes with a pretty equal focus on action and comedy were what I was imagining when hearing about this.

Not totally sold, but Banker's name makes me a bit more hopeful for this.

 

He did Danny Phantom? That gives me a LOT more hope for this show overall. Loved that cartoon, was really sad when it ended.

[Gabz Girl]

Ohhh, if the developer of Sonic Boom has worked on Adventure Time then this might not be as awful as I thought it would be. Might turn out that everybody jumped to conclusions about this show.

[Tani Coyote]

Might turn out that everybody jumped to conclusions about this show.

I think that's an understatement.

Mike Pollock's input on the matter really does say a lot despite how little he actually said about it. It sounds like this show actually is a lot better than it's being given credit for... but hey, any fandom prides itself on being pessimistic about every detail, doesn't it?

[Jet Prower]

I guess you can understand why people are a bit pessimistic about the show considering things lately that have gone on with Sega and Sonic. People have only recently started seeing Sonic being given better stories that aren't super simple or all jokes and such. Then you have the fact that Knuckles has been going downhill a bit lately and then that shadowish screenshot for the shot makes Knuckles to be going even further down that road of nothing but dumb muscles, especially when you see the show is going to have some comedy in it.

 

If Mike thinks we are all overreacting, then yes that might say a lot. He is one of the longest staying actors in this series at this point I'm pretty sure and likely has a pretty good understanding of what may be going on as well. You can have any sonic stuff without him usually anyway, at least as long as he is still the one doing the acting, so he would be one of the people most in the loop of things.

[Tani Coyote]

From what I heard on Project 24, he must have had quite a good grasp of the show's material, given that he was flown there without any knowledge that he'd be recording anything and yet he still says he's "laughing" at people's reactions (presumably) and that the overall perception is wrong.

Insight, or just the usual lip service someone who's working on a project will say? You decide.

I'm hoping we at least get a short trailer or concept art prior to the formal release date... I'd like if they'd show us the actual character models if nothing else.

[Tara]

I love Mike, don't get me wrong, but I think I'll take his words with a grain of salt.  For one, as mentioned, he could just very well be trying to make the show sound good.  Second, his opinion is a tad biased considered he's actually a part of the show's creation.

[Tani Coyote]

I love Mike, don't get me wrong, but I think I'll take his words with a grain of salt.  For one, as mentioned, he could just very well be trying to make the show sound good.  Second, his opinion is a tad biased considered he's actually a part of the show's creation.

On the other hand, he's also usually aloof about Sonic stuff; he regularly reminds people that to him it's more or less just a job and he doesn't actually care much for the Sonic franchise. He's fairly down to earth in that regard, so who knows - maybe he isn't just BSing his way through it all after all.

[CelerinaTheJackrabbit]

While I'm iffy about Knuckles, cause who wouldn't be, I wanna see this.

 

I also hope that, if they have a theme song, they get Crush 40 to do it. Because that'd be awesome.

[Pawn]

On the other hand, he's also usually aloof about Sonic stuff; he regularly reminds people that to him it's more or less just a job and he doesn't actually care much for the Sonic franchise. He's fairly down to earth in that regard, so who knows - maybe he isn't just BSing his way through it all after all.

 

It's not surprising to hear that he feels the fanbase is overreacting then, when it's just another cartoon to him. He's unlikely to care about how much the show resembles the series as we know it and therefore I'm unlikely to trust his opinion of it.

[Jet Prower]

I guess then you have one of two options. Do you trust his opinion to where he does think people have the wrong impression of the show, or does he simply consider it another job and he just wants people to hush up and people aren't that far off from what is real.

[Zaysho]

On the other hand, he's also usually aloof about Sonic stuff; he regularly reminds people that to him it's more or less just a job and he doesn't actually care much for the Sonic franchise. He's fairly down to earth in that regard, so who knows - maybe he isn't just BSing his way through it all after all.

 

I kinda don't blame him, and it's sorta silly to expect people who work on a franchise, especially a long running one like Sonic, to actually be fans too. Not that there aren't some ascended fanboys in the house (notably on the comic), but they're few and far between. I don't think that means they wouldn't put effort into what they do, but that's their job. As is hyping the stuff they're in; you can't cash a paycheck from the people who hired you and then talk shit when you're still employed by them.

 

I don't really have anything to say about "Sonic Boom" that hasn't already been said, because I'd have to see what they're planning. I'm keeping my expectations low because, from what's been revealed, I'm not with it on a concept level, but I may end up enjoying it (same deal with "The Looney Tunes Show"). I do have to take a step back knowing that the producer for "Adventure Time" is involved... but I think I've said my piece about not liking "Adventure Time" in the least. Oh well, it's already 2014; guess we'll see what happens in the Fall. Worse comes to worse, and the first couple episodes don't hook me... I won't watch it. No big deal.

 

EDIT: I can't believe I mixed up "there," "they're," and "their" multiple times in this post. Come on, brain!

Edited January 4, 2014 by Zaysho

[Tara]

I guess then you have one of two options. Do you trust his opinion to where he does think people have the wrong impression of the show, or does he simply consider it another job and he just wants people to hush up and people aren't that far off from what is real.

I think the problem is that he may be right in saying we have the "wrong impression" of the show, but it could still be completely unfavorable nevertheless. XP  - Like, it's not a terrible show for this reason, it's a terrible show for some other reason!

[Place]

This is so far from being official that it doubles over and becomes my new pipe dream for this series.

Drop your pitchforks and laugh with me for a minute. 
 

ello, I am a storyboard artist working on the upcoming show Sonic Boom. 

Because I know some of you are interested in that program today I will share some small factoids about the show. 

 

Obviously, because this is all still subject to nondisclosure agreements, I won’t provide any evidence that could reveal who I am or lift a finger to prove what I say is true, fair warning, but if you’re still interested you can save this post and wait until March for the public reveal to compare. 

 

- 

 

For starters, Sonic Boom is essentially a relaunch of the Sonic franchise, a full reboot that SEGA intends to become the definitive version. All designs, character changes and plot devices are directions that come directly from them. The controversial Knuckles redesign? That’s all SEGA.

 

None of the previous games are canon, except the upcoming Wii U/3DS game. 

Let me emphasize, I know basically nothing about the next Wii U game, so don’t bother asking about it, except that it will reveal the new origin story for Sonic and takes place before the events of this cartoon.

 

The premise of the show is about Sonic battling Eggman through time. Each episode Sonic and friends will travel to new locations and time periods to combat the mischief Eggman has caused in his attempts to rewrite history so he inherits the world. Eggman comes from the bad future, and Sonic comes from the good future.

-The Cast 

 

Sonic, the hero of the story, loves chilidogs, faster than a speeding train, not very smart but he doesn’t need to be, he’s cool but also kind of a dork. His Marty McFly redesign is no accident; he even has a hoverboard for water. 

 

Tails, the smart one, engineer and pilot. Can drive any sort of vehicle. Best friend of Sonic and plays the bagpipes. Tails would prefer to be at home watching sci-fi movies than adventuring, but he begrudgingly comes along for the ride when people are in need. Wears lab equipment all the time.

 

Amy, sports captain, perfect student, and Sonic’s proclaimed girlfriend. The daughter of a rich car magnate, Amy uses up cars like tissue paper in her pursuit of Sonic. Still hangs out with everybody like part of the gang. Considers any time she gets to help stop Eggman with Sonic “dates”.

Wears a retro inspired outfit, no hammer. 

 

Knuckles, the most mellow and spiritual of the group, unless you manage to tick him off, then he’s out of control. Very trusting and gullible, will often be fooled by disguises nobody else would fall for. Guardian of the Master Emerald, the main time portal, honestly not very good at his job, but he tries. 

Wears bandages on his knuckles and skinny jeans. 

 

Eggman, he’s always travelling through time to steal ancient artefacts like some sort of fat, bald Carmen Sandiego. Hates Sonic with a passion, but will sometimes work with the blue blur when his plans go out of control. His lair is in a rundown themepark, Eggmanland, and beyond his dream of ruling the world, he wishes to be ringmaster at the circus. 

Wears a retro inspired outfit, with current Eggman proportions, except he is much taller with long lanky limbs.

Metal Sonic, originally Eggman’s finest creation, Metal gained independence and freedom after Tails reprogrammed him. Then he’s Sonic’s main rival for the series, and a sort of anti-hero. His main objective is proving he is better than Sonic, in speed races, saving people or even a burping contest. 

Wears, nothing. He’s metal and blue like Sonic.

 

Shadow and Rouge

Eggman’s bumbling henchmen. These two are snarky, sarcastic, lazy, deceitful, devious, greedy and often bear the brunt of the pain when Eggman’s plans inevitably go wrong. 

Rouge is the brains of the operation, and often likes to make alterations to the plan if she sees something worth stealing for herself.

Shadow is the muscle of the operation; he can almost go toe to toe with Sonic if he tries, which is never. Shadow prefers to give the least effort possible. 

Wears, Rouge wears a pink toob top with purple sweatpants, she has blue wings.

Shadow wears an open red Hawaiian flower print shirt, he has sunglasses on all the time.

 

Silver, starts as the annoying bratty neighbour of Sonic who always wants to hang out in their group. After he successfully pesters Sonic into taking him on an adventure one time to stop Eggman, Silver betrays Sonic to gain ancient psychic powers. As a villain, Silver is basically just a bully, he wants to get even with Sonic for humiliating him, but he’s not adverse to stealing things for personal gain. Perpetually eating.

Wears, nothing but a large black belt with golden buckle and matching boots. Has a significant proportion change, very large and fat.

Blaze, a princess from a foreign land, she’s living in Amy’s mansion as an exchange student. Somewhat shy and awkward, Blaze is not sure what to make of all the crazy occurrences that happen around Sonic, but it’s much more interesting than princess life back home. She has the innate ability to control fire with her hands, and always keeps an oil lantern on her person. 

Wears a purple scarf and fluffy ushanka. Long sleeve shirt with armless vest over the top. Purple skirt and high heel shoes. 

 

-The Chaotix, feat Vector, Espio and Fang

A group of criminal antagonists who aren’t all bad. They work for whoever has the most coin, which is usually Eggman. 

Vector is the leader of the gang, he pretends to be a tough guy, but secretly he wants to be a dancer. Perpetually broke, he owes money to everyone in town. 

Espio is a ninja who travelled from the past and had his life saved by Vector, who he now serves to pay his debt. He’s not very fond of criminal activity, but goes along with it, so long as no innocents get hurt. He is constantly astounded by the technological advancements of the future.

Fang is the most rotten of the group; he’s quick to turn traitor when things get sour and the only reason the others keep him around is because he’s good at what he does and very good a grovelling. 

Wears, Vector wears a leather jacket and gold chains around his neck.

Espio, nothing but shoes and gloves.

Fang, wears a wide brim hat and bandana over his mouth, wears a brown belt and spurs on his shoes. 

 

Evil Sonic

Hailing from the Bad Future, Evil Sonic is what it says on the tin. A loose canon, he still will occasionally work for Eggman if their goals are the same. Hates his goody two-shoes distaff with a passion, will go to elaborate ploys to ruin his image, such as impersonating him.

Wears, the same as Sonic, but in inverted colors. His fur is a slightly darker shade of blue.

~Anonymous 

Honestly, I feel that the Sonic cast could benefit from a little unorthodox silliness like this. For a series that as of late has tried so hard to be an action-comedy as it is, the majority of the cast are as one-dimensional as can be. Even if the Sonic Boom turns out to be complete garbage, it should at least TRY to flesh out its characters beyond what we already have. 



 

[PSI Wind]

This is so far from being official that it doubles over and becomes my new pipe dream for this series. Drop your pitchforks and laugh with me for a minute. 

Honestly, I feel that the Sonic cast could benefit from a little unorthodox silliness like this. For a series that as of late has so hard to be an action-comedy as it is, the majority of the cast are as one-dimensional as can be. Even if the Sonic Boom turns out to be complete garbage, it should at least TRY to flesh out its characters beyond what we already have. 

 

Ian Flynn said that over 70% of this stuff is fake and you could figure out what wasn't.

[Cola]

Ian Flynn said that over 70% of this stuff is fake and you could figure out what wasn't.

 

I'm pretty sure he didn't specify a percentage.

 

 

In any case, anyone looking for that post at Bumbleking can find it here.

[Kuzu]

I kinda wish it was really, Shadow wearing a Hawaiian shirt with sunglasses sounds like the best fucking idea ever.

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[Celestia]

I'm sad that Hawaiian shirt Shadow (it really rolls off the tongue) will never really be canon. Fuck this world.

[Diogenes]

Aside from a few of the weirder elements, I think I could've rolled with those ideas, actually. It's worlds away from any canon that we've known before, but considering it as its own thing, the overall premise isn't terrible, and most of the characters sound like reasonable interpretations of their basic archetype.

[Uraraka]

I kinda feel a little bit more assured about the series because of Mink Pollock's opinion. He is pretty straightfoward and has criticized even his own works to death. I saw him once at an anime convention, and he listed his greatest works and his dumbest works. He seems like a trustworthy source to me, So i will take his word for it. However, I do feel a little bit discouraged about knuckles still

 

Knuckles, the most mellow and spiritual of the group, unless you manage to tick him off, then he’s out of control. Very trusting and gullible, will often be fooled by disguises nobody else would fall for. Guardian of the Master Emerald, the main time portal, honestly not very good at his job, but he tries. 

Wears bandages on his knuckles and skinny jeans.

... I am sure glad that character description is fake!... Knuckles sounds like a hippy. ... and I certainly can't see him being the skinny jean type.. I think he would wear cargo's to carry his treasures around in , but that is just my opinion .

[Soniman]

Did anyone notice that Shadow and Metal Sonic's roles are completely reversed?

[Celestia]

Aside from a few of the weirder elements, I think I could've rolled with those ideas, actually. It's worlds away from any canon that we've known before, but considering it as its own thing, the overall premise isn't terrible, and most of the characters sound like reasonable interpretations of their basic archetype.

Yeah, in all honesty some of it sounds fairly reasonable. I wouldn't be surprised if some of it was an accurate guess, or maybe it really is someone working on the show who made up a lot of it but is genuinely hinting at the show at the same time??

[Kuzu]

Those interpretations sound way more interesting than what we currently got, without deviating too far from canon(aside from Silver, but he was going nowhere anyway)

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