From an interview with AnimeNewsNetwork.com:
Q: On a similar note, do you have any intentions of releasing any other Japanese series in their original format?
A: We expect every series we license to be released in its original form.
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This expanded collection is the perfect compliment to the recently released Sonic Heroes action game. In Sonic Mega Collection Plus, players of all ages will enjoy working through Sonic s early adventures, experiencing the classic titles that turned the blue dude with a tude into one of the first videogame superstars.
-Includes seven of the most-loved Sonic games of all time, including: Sonic The Hedgehog, Sonic The Hedgehog 2, Sonic The Hedgehog 3, Sonic & Knuckles, Sonic 3D Blast, Sonic The Hedgehog Spinball and Dr. Robotnik s Mean Bean Machine, plus three Sonic lock-on games (from Sonic & Knuckles)
-Unlockable SEGA Genesis games include The Ooze, Comix Zone, Flicky, and Ristar
-Six hidden SEGA Game Gear games: Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic Chaos, Sonic Drift, Sonic Labyrinth, Dr. Robotnik s Mean Bean Machine, Sonic Blast
-Re-designed interface and additional all-new bonus materials.
Release: November 2, 2004
Source: EB Games
New screens.
Source: GameKult.com
http://games.kikizo.com/news/200310/035.asp
New SH piccies, courtesy of Kikizo. New level spoilerish stuff inside.
Source: Kikizo
Posted by the venerable Ken Penders on his messageboard, which it would seem quite a few people missed:
I was approached by one of the producers who had been involved with a Dreamworks animated project about the possibility of an animated Knuckles film based on the comics series. Some initial discussions took place, but because there were was some question as to the availability of the rights, the project went nowhere.
Currently, Sega's contention is that if such a project were to be done, they would want both Sonic and Knuckles involved. This, in fact, is the approach they're taking with the latest animated series currently in production, as well as another animated project currently in development with my involvement.
The only thing I can say at this point is that if the second project does come to pass, besides Sonic, Knuckles, Tails and Doctor Robotnik - which is a given - there's a better than even chance that Sally, Bunnie, Antoine, Rotor, Julie-Su, Lara-Le, Locke, Snively, Crabmeat, Jules, Bernie, Rouge and Shadow will also be featured. And if they can't play a main part in the story, it's also possible Vector, Mighty, Espio, Geoffrey and Hershey will be featured in quick cameo appearances.
I'll release more details when the time is right. Stay tuned.
Those of us who follow SegaSonic know the first production to be the recently announced new Sonic anime project Sega let out of the bag a while back.
There's no guarantee anything will come of it, but it's nice to envision, yes?
Source: Ken's Comic Book Stories & Art
Courtesy of GamesRadar.com, you can check out footage of Sonic Advance 2.
This was posted by Ken Penders:
Dawn Best to make 1st appearance at the Pittsburgh Comicon This Weekend
Since I wasn't able to make the Pittsburgh Comicon due to my recent move out west, I'm happy to announce that Dawn Best will be attending in my stead. She'll be happy to sign copies of your issues and is available for commissioned art. Here's the rare chance to acquire a piece of original work from a professional at the beginning of her career, so you won't want to miss out on this.
If anyone who sees this posts on other message boards, please be kind enough to spread the word to other Sonic fans about Dawn at Pittsburgh, will you? Thanks.
As for me, the San Diego Comic-Con will be the only convention I'm going to do this year, and schedules permitting next year, I hope to be back at Pittsburgh for 2003.
Source: Ken's Comic Book Stories and Art