The official Pokemon movie site was updated last night and the latest preview, the latest poster, and information on the characters and story was announced.

During the preview, parts of the movie theme song "ONE" sung by Crystal Kay can be heard. Unlike last years song with Sarah Brightman and Chris Thompson, it seems this song will be completely in Japanese.

You can view the new trailer on the Offical Pokemon Movie 11 website.

Sources: Crystal Kay Official Web Site and Official Pokemon Movie Website

BELLEVUE, Wash. March 3, 2008 Pokemon USA, Inc., a worldwide leader in trading card games, today announced the Pokemon Trading Card Game ( TCG ) State Championships. State Championships provide players the opportunity to succeed at an intellectual sport and test a player's Pokemon TCG skills, strategy, and creativity. The Pokemon TCG State Championships is a title event series where players in each of the three POP-recognized age divisions compete to earn the title of State Champion.

Pokemon TCG State Championships will be held in various locations throughout North America March 1st and 8th. Competitors are divided into three divisions: Junior Division ( born in 1997 or later ), Senior Division ( born in 1993, 1994, 1995, or 1996 ), and Masters Division ( born in 1992 or earlier ). All participants will receive a State Championships promo card and commemorative pin while supplies last and will have the opportunity to advance to the National Championships, leading to the final title series tournament: the Pokemon TCG World Championships held in Orlando, Florida, in August. Prizes are awarded to the top eight players in each age category. First-place winners will receive a State Champion trophy, a prize kit containing cool Pokemon merchandise, and a travel allowance to attend the National Championships in June.

Following City Championship events are the 2007 - 2008 Pokemon TCG State/Province/Territory Championships, the next step toward the 2008 World Championships in Orlando, Florida. Think you have what it takes to be one of the top three? Here's your chance to prove it and at the same time earn a trophy and other awesome prizes that show your accomplishment.

Sources: Go-Pokemon.com & Media-Newswire

According to cabletvtalk.com, Season 11 of Pokemon starts on April 12th. It is currently unknown if the series will still be called 'Diamond and Pearl' or if it will be getting a new name.

"Pokemon Diamond & Pearl Season 11 Launch
The Pokemon Diamond & Pearl series continues with an all new season and all new episodes!

New Episodes Premiere Saturday, April 12th at 9:00am e/p, 19th, and 26th at 9:30am e/p"

Source: cabletvtalk.com

Randomized Dungeons, Online Features Fuel Latest Mystery Dungeon Adventures



REDMOND, Wash., Feb. 26, 2008 - Ever wondered what it would be like to become a Pokemon? With the April 20 launch of Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness for Nintendo DS, hand-held gamers will soon find out.

In this pair of action-packed adventures, players journey as actual Pokemon through a fantastic land untouched by humans. Before the game starts, players take a test to help them figure out which of 16 Pokemon best represents their personalities. Players then experience their adventure through the eyes of a Pokemon as they explore the land and embark on an epic journey through time and darkness. They talk and team up with other Pokemon to set out on an epic voyage while navigating an endless array of randomly generated dungeons.

More than 490 Pokemon populate these new games, guaranteeing strategic, intense battles and infinite possibilities, no matter which Pokemon players become. To widen their circle of Pokemon friends, Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection lets users engage in wireless rescue operations and send alerts to their friends via e-mail or mobile text message.

"Only the Pokemon Mystery Dungeon series lets players experience the thrill of actually becoming a Pokemon character," said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. "It's a unique perspective that delights both longtime Pokemon fans and newcomers alike."

Fans of the two previous Pokemon Mystery Dungeon games, Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, will marvel at the greatly enhanced graphics, new story and grand adventure in Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness. For Game Boy Advance owners, the fresh look and wireless aspects of these new Pokemon titles provide even more reasons to upgrade to Nintendo DS. And best of all for budget-conscious parents, Nintendo DS is also able to play the entire library of Game Boy Advance games.

For more information about these two new Pokemon games, visit Nintendo.com

Your search for powerful and legendary Pokemon will reach fantastic heights with these specially designed Pokemon Trading Card game: Diamond & Pearl Collector's Tins. Each one contains 1 of 3 amazing Pokemon LV .X to give your game some real power. Catch... train... and play!

In each tin, you'll find:

• 4 Diamond & Pearl Series boosters
• 1 of 3 foil Pokemon LV .X cards - Dialga, Palkia, or Darkrai .X!
• A great window design for displaying your favorite card!

Pick up your Pokemon TCG: Diamond & Pearl Collector's Tins on February 27th!

Source: http://www.go-pokemon.com/tcg/news/articles/70.html

SpongeBob SquarePants, Mickey Mouse and Pokemon are officially banned on Chinese prime time. China is extending a ban that virtually locks out all foreign cartoons from airing between 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in a bid to protect its fledgling domestic cartoon industry.

Source: The Associated Press