Companies like Bushman already sell omnidirectional camera lights for 360-degree shoots, but they start at over $300, which is more than half the price of popular 360-degree cameras from companies like DJI and Insta360. Harlowe, a company known for lighting accessories that cater to influencers and amateurs, has released a $95 alternative called the Omni […]

This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers, a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. Streaming is getting expensive: This week, Amazon Prime Video became the latest streaming service to increase prices. In addition to the annual $139 fee for Prime, consumers now have to […]

Paramount Pictures and Sega have released a new title treatment teaser for Sonic the Hedgehog 4 (which we now know is the official title) alongside news that Jim Carrey and Keanu Reeves are returning as Dr. Robotnik and Shadow the Hedgehog, respectively. They'll rejoin regular cast members like Ben Schwartz as Sonic, Idris Elba as Knuckles, and Colleen O'Shaughnessy as Tails. Plus, Ben Kingsley (Iron Man 3, Wonder Man) and Nick Offerman (Parks & Recreation, The Last of Us) join newcomer Kristen Bell (Frozen, Nobody Wants This), who will voice Amy Rose, in undisclosed roles. 

The new title reveal teaser doesn't do much more than highlight the cast, but at the very end, we get a quick glimpse at Metal Sonic. We won't spoil how he might be involved in the movie beyond being the probable antagonist, but if you know, you know. 

Check it out for yourself in the Sonic the Hedgehog 4 title reveal below: 

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 recently started shooting on March 2 and is slated to hit theaters on March 19, 2027. The series' cast includes Ben Schwartz, Jim Carrey, Kristen Bell, James Marsden, Idris Elba, Colleen O'Shaughnessey, Keanu Reeves, Tika Sumpter, Krysten Ritter, Adam Pally, Lee Majdoub, and now, Ben Kingsley and Nick Offerman. 

What roles do you think Ben Kingsley and Nick Offerman will play in the movie? Let us know in the comments below!

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In 2021, the virtual world was the future of the internet. The pandemic had sequestered everyone indoors, heightening the appeal of digital communities. Facebook rebranded to Meta - a sign of the tech giant's investment in and commitment to the metaverse as the future of the internet. Despite losing billions in VR, Meta released an […]