Project Shadow (TV series)

Project Shadow is an 2015 American coming-of-age action live action / computer animated miniseries based on the character Shadow the Hedgehog from Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. The show directly takes place after the events of Sonic the Hedgehog Chaos, where in that film, Shadow died from falling back down to Earth. However, it is revealed that Shadow survived in Dr. Ivo Robotnik's base and goes with two newcomers Rouge the Bat and E-123 Omega to stop Robotnik from dominating the world once more. It stars Robert Pattinson reprising his role as the titular character and Sonic the Hedgehog as well as Bryan Cranston as Gerald Robotnik. It also stars Bruce Willis, Roger L. Jackson, Anna Faris, Emma Stone, Idris Elba, and Tim Curry. The episodes are directed and written by Brad Bird who co-directed the first two movies and produced by Peter Jackson, director and writer of Chaos. 
The episodes are mainly inspired by Sonic Adventure 2, Sonic Heroes, and the Shadow the Hedgehog video game. Bird had always been interested in the character of Shadow, wanting to make a film focused on him. Critcism of Sonic the Hedgehog the Movie was the inclusion of Shadow, with fans angry that he did not have his Project Shadow backstory. Bird and later, Peter Jackson who directed Sonic the Hedgehog Chaos, announced plans for a Shadow the Hedgehog television miniseries in late 2013. Robert Pattinson announced he would reprise his role as both Sonic the Hedgehog and Shadow. Spike Lee, who directed the first movie, returned to develop the show. The film follows Shadow as he gains amnesia and has to get his memories back, interacting with Sonic and the others and getting tricked by Ivo Robotnik. Production started in December 2013, with news that the show would be live action and animated just like the show. The production on Shadow the Hedgehog finished on June 28, 2015.
Shadow the Hedgehog premiered on CBS-All Access on November 15, 2015, ten years after the video game released and received generally positive reviews from critics, fans, and audiences praising the performances, writing, music, and action scenes. Despite the positive reception, Shadow would not be renewed for a second season as Bird, Jackson, and Lee had no plans of continuing the show for a second run.
== Premise ==
After falling back down to Earth in the events of Sonic the Hedgehog Chaos, Shadow the Hedgehog is revealed to have been alive. He has been kept in Doctor Ivo Robotnik's secret base. Shadow busts out of Robotnik's base and teams up with new allies Rouge the Bat and E-123 Omega to stop Robotnik's evil plan to rule the world with a newly created Neo Metal Sonic. However, Shadow does not remember anything, not even any of his friends Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy. Follow Shadow the Hedgehog as he uncovers the truth about his past once again and finds out secrets including Gerald and Maria Robotnik, the Space Colony ARK, and more importantly, Black Doom. Shadow now must choose if he wants to become a hero or a villain.
== Cast ==
=== Voices ===
* Robert Pattinson as Shadow the Hedgehog: A black hedgehog who is called the ultimate lifeform as he uncovers his secret past.
** Pattinson also voices Sonic the Hedgehog: A blue green-eyed hedgehog who can run at very fast speeds who helps Shadow.
*Roger L. Jackson as Black Doom: an evil entity who helped the process of creating Shadow with Gerald Robotnik.
*Anna Faris as Miles "Tails" Prower: A yellow fox who is very intelligent and invents lots of gadgets including his Tornado 2.
** Faris also voices Charmy Bee: A black and yellow bee who is part of Team Chaotix ands very energetic.
* Idris Elba as Knuckles the Echidna: A red echidna who wears boxing gloves and is very strong and can break down walls.
* Emma Stone as Amy Rose: A pink hedgehog who carries a piko-piko hammer around with her and loves Sonic.
* Seth Green as Espio the Chameleon: A purple chameleon who has great ninja skills and works for Team Chaotix with Vector and Charmy.
* Tom Kenny as Vector the Crocodile: A green large seven foot crocodile who is the head honcho of the Chaotix Detective Agency.
* McKenna Grace as Cream the Rabbit: A six year brown and white rabbit who is friends with Amy and Big who could use her ears to fly.
* Brad Pitt as Big the Cat: A large six foot purple cat who is friends with Amy and Cream. He uses his umbrella to float.
* Tim Curry as Metal Sonic: A robotic copy of Sonic created by Ivo Robotnik made for the purpose of defeating Sonic.
=== Live-action cast ===
* Bryan Cranston as Gerald Robotnik: Shadow's biological father, Ivo and Maria's grandfather, and the creator of the Space Colony ARK who planned to use the ARK to destroy Planet Earth after Maria's death. Gerald later died.
* Bruce Willis as Doctor Ivo Robotnik: A evil and mad scientist who plans to dominate the world with his badniks.
* Bob Odenkirk as President Broadie Allen: Allen is the president of the United States of America as well as the president of the Guardian Units of Nations (G.U.N.) and friend of Thomas Mackerel.
* Denzel Washington as General Thomas Mackerel: The military general and leader of Area 55 and a very good friend of president Broadie Allen.
* Sophia Lillis as Maria Robotnik: Shadow's deceased best friend, Ivo's cousin and Gerald's granddaughter who died on the ARK when it was raided.