Voice Actors from Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Pokemon will be attending PortConMaine 2008
PortConMaine, New England’s longest running convention for Japanese animation, gaming, and pop culture, has proudly announced that stars of the hit new Nintendo Wii game, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Michele Knotz and Bill Rogers, will be appearing at this year’s convention along with Dan...
Japanese Producers from Pokemon and Naruto to be special guest lectures at 'Japanese-English Bilingu
This summer, Keio Academy of New York provides the very unique "Japanese-English Bilingual Summer Camp 2008", which is a digital media production workshop for junior high school students from Japan and the United States. The workshop will provide students a perfect environment, where through hand...
Pocket Monsters Movie 11 Trailer Available
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 ...
Pokemon Announces 2008 Trading Card Game State Championships
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, strate...
Pokemon Season 11 to Air starting on Saturday, April 12th at 9:00am
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 LaunchThe Pokemon Diamond & Pearl series continues with an all new season and...
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon - Explorers of Time and Mystery to be released on April 20th
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 ...
Take Your Game to New Levels with Pokemon TCG: Diamond & Pearl Collector's Tins
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 ti...
China extends ban on foreign cartoons including Pokemon
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...
Pokemon Movie 10 - The Rise of Darkrai to be released on DVD on May 27th 2008
The Rise of Darkrai is the first Generation IV Pokemon movie, and the tenth Pokemon movie overall. Pokemon Movie 10 - The Rise of Darkrai will be released on DVD on May 27th 2008.Source: Rightstuf...
Pokemon Manga sells on average over 24000 copies per volume during 2007
According to the BookScan Sales Numbers for 2007, seven manga series sold more than 24,000 copies of each volume on average. Pokemon was one of the seven series that sold 24,000+ on average per volume. Considering no new Pokemon manga's were released in English during 2007, this bodes well for the u...
JAKKS Pacific Press Release for Toy Fair 08 - No New Pokemon Toys Announced
JAKKS Pacific launched the first major Pokemon toy release for North American in more than four years in 2007 with action figures, plush, electronics and play sets. Pokemon merchandise from JAKKS Pacific's was a no show at this years Toy Fair 08 with no new Pokemon toys announced. Pokemon USA closed...
Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Marathon on Cartoon Network - February 24th 2008
Cartoon Network will be airing Pokemon Diamond and Pearl all day on February 24th 2008. The marathon will precede the English Dub premiere of Movie 10: The Rise of Darkrai. The following is a list of the episodes that will air that day. Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Marathon - February 24th 2008 ...
Sherwood Brands Announces Nationwide Recall of Pokemon Branded
What appeared to be metal fragments were found in Valentine's Day lollipops at an elementary school, and the product has been pulled from the shelves of thousands of stores across the country. At least 20 apparently tainted lollipops, from a bag of Pokemon Valentine Cards and Pops, were found at...
Orange Islands and Battle Frontier DVD box sets announced
Two new Pokemon English dubbed DVD box sets have been announced for release later this year. The Orange Island DVD box set will include all 35 Orange Islands episodes while the Battle Frontier DVD box set will probably include only half a season. The suggested retail price for both sets is $39.98...
Shaymin officially revealed; Giratina Second Form Unveiled
The March issue of CoroCoro and the Official Japanese Movie 11 website officially unveiled Shaymin as well as a second form for Giratina. The full title of the next movie was also announced and as expected it is entitled, 'Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl - Giratina and the Sky's Bouquet: Shaymi...
Advanced Ticket Sales for the 11th Movie go on sale April 19!
Advanced ticket sales for the Theatrical Version of Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl - Movie 2 - Giratina and the Sky's Bouquet: Shaymin will be available on April 19! Prices are 1300 yen for general admission and 800 yen for a child. It is currently unknown if a ticket sold in advance will include...
Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl - Pikachu's Exploration Club: ANA 4 DVD Announced
The original ANA Short "Pikachu's Exploration Club" shown in August 2007 on limited ANA domestic flights has been announced for release on DVD. The DVD will be released on April 25, 2008 for the suggested retail price of 2500 yen (including tax). The catalog number for the DVD is ZMBS-958 and has a ...
Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl 67 - Hikari's First Gym Battle!!
Hikari's First Gym Battle!! is the 67th episode of Diamond & Pearl. It aired in Japan on February 14, 2008.Episode Screenshots: Click HerePlease Note: Diamond and Pearl 68 is scheduled to air in two weeks on February 28th, 2008. There will be no episode airing next week.You can view larger screensho...
Tom Wayland announces he is the new Voice Director for the English dub of Pokemon
Anime Boston is an annual three-day Japanese animation convention held in Boston, Massachusetts. Anime Boston 2008 will be held Friday, March 21 through Sunday, March 23 at the Hynes Convention Center and Boston Marriott Copley Place. Anime Boston announced its second round of guests and surprisi...
Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl 66 - Lucario! Pulse Bomb of Anger!!
Lucario! Pulse Bomb of Anger!! is the 66th episode of Diamond & Pearl. It aired in Japan on February 7, 2008.The group are introduced to Sumomo and Satoshi immediately asks for Gym Battle. However, Sumomo declines his request because she has lost her self-confidence as a Gym Leader due to Shinji... ...
