The official movie website has updated with the ninth part of Director Yuyama's scouting report. Translations follow:

This time, Director Yuyama chose Canada as the country he would go scouting in. He went there in search of the landscapes where Yveltal would sleep, where Xerneas would hide, and Diancie would journey.



Our third day of scouting was also the memorable release day of "Pocket Monsters X/Y"! Since "Pocket Monsters X/Y" was given a worldwide release (*some areas excluded), this was of course also the Canadian release day! Thus, the scouting team went to Toronto Eaton Centre", a giant shopping mall in Toronto, to combine location scouting with shopping! In addition to the game itself, we were also eager to get a "Nintendo 2DS", which is only being sold in a certain markets, like the USA and here in Canada. When we entered the store, "Pocket Monsters X/Y" were almost sold out already, with only a few copies left on the shelves!

Director Yuyama managed to get both a "Nintendo 2DS" and a copy of "Pocket Monsters Y", and the scouting team immediately started playing the game!

For earlier parts, please go here: Movie 17 Scouting Report

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/locahan_report/

Pokémon Korea has confirmed that they are postponing Pokémon Town 2014 (포켓몬타운 2014) events due to the tragic ferry accident in South Korea. The official Pokémon Korea website offered their deepest condolences to the bereaved families.


Scheduled Pokémon Town 2014 events for May 3rd, 2014 to May 5th, 2014 have been postponed and potential attendees are asked for understanding in the decision to change the event dates. Those that purchased VIP ticket vouchers can use them in the future. Rescheduled events will be announced on Pokémon Korea.

Source: http://pokemonkorea.co.kr/?inc=news-news_view&IDX=10216

Full details about the Pokémon Video Game Australian National Championships 2014 have been announced by Nintendo Australia. Their previous announcement only revealed basic details. Full details are below.

Press Release

Pokémon fans from around Australia and New Zealand will once again have the chance to compete in the Pokémon Video Game Australian National Championships in 2014.

In the lead up to the National Championships, fans will have the chance to learn from and test their skills against some of the best players in their city at Regional Championships to be held in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Auckland (NZ), with travel awards up for grabs to the soon-to-be-announced 2014 Pokémon Video Game Australian National Championships.

2014 Pokémon Video Game Regional Championships:

Perth - Saturday 10th May
Duxton Hotel
1 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000
9am – 4pm (Registration closes 10am)

Adelaide - Sunday 11th May
Adelaide Town Hall – Meeting Hall
128 King William Street, Adelaide SA 5000
9am – 4pm (Registration closes 10am)

Sydney - Saturday 17th May
Sydney Customs House – Barnet Long Room
31 Alfred Street, Circular Quay, Sydney NSW 2000
9am – 4pm (Registration closes 10am)

Brisbane - Sunday 18th May
Queensland Museum – Theatre
Melbourne St, South Brisbane QLD 4101
9:30am – 4:30pm (Registration closes 10:30am)

Melbourne - Saturday 24th May
Federation Square - Deakin Edge
Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000
9am – 4pm (Registration closes 10am)

Auckland - Saturday 31st May
The Floating Pavilion
Quay St, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland 1010
9am – 4pm (Registration closes 10am)

At the National Championships, players will battle it out on the Pokémon X and Pokémon Y games for Nintendo 3DS, where top finishers can win a trip to Washington, D.C. to compete in the 2014 Pokémon Video Game World Championships, to be held 16th -17th August, 2014.

No pre-registration is required to participate, however each participant must ensure they bring:

• A copy of either Pokémon X or Pokémon Y (Australian or New Zealand version)
• A Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo 3DS or Nintendo 2DS

Participants under the age of 15 are required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian to complete registration.

Prizes

Prizes are awarded to the top players in each of three age divisions. Each Regional Championships will have the following prizes for each age division:

1st Place
A Travel Award to the 2014 Pokémon Video Game National Championships - Flights, Accommodation, Transfers (if required)
A Pokémon VG Regional Championships 1st Place award
A Nintendo 2DS system

2nd Place
A Pokémon VG Regional Championships 2nd Place award
A Nintendo 2DS system

3rd and 4th Place
A Pokémon VG Regional Championships 3rd or 4th Place award

Source: http://gamesites.nintendo.com.au/pokemon-video-game-championships/

The 2014 International Challenge May (2014 インターナショナルチャレンジ May) will take place online from Friday, May 16th, 2014 through Sunday, May 18th, 2014. Below are the details of the tournament.

Information
Region: International Registration Period: Thursday, May 8, 2014 at 00:00:00 through Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 23:59:00 UTC Tournament Period: Friday, May 16, 2014 at 00:00:00 through Sunday, May 18, 2014 at 23:59:00 UTC Ranking Results Announcement: Max number of participants: 50 000 Player divisions: Junior/Senior Division: Born 1999 or later. Masters Division: Born 1998 or earlier. Battle Type: Double Battle Pokémon Restrictions: Players may use only Pokémon found in the Kalos Pokédexes of Pokémon X or Pokémon Y. Players cannot use Pokémon that were brought to Pokémon X or Pokémon Y using the Nintendo 3DS downloadable software Poké Transporter. Banned Pokémon: All Pokémon not found in the Central Kalos, Coastal Kalos or Mountain Kalos Pokédexes and Mewtwo, Xerneas, Yveltal and Zygarde. Entry Gift: 1000 PokéMiles Points (Japan), Enigma Berry (North America, Europe and Australasia)
Description
Same format as the Japan Cup 2014 (ジャパンカップ2014). The competition will use Double Battle format and players can register 4–6 of their level 1–100 Pokémon to their Battle Box. Pokémon are automatically be lowered to Level 50 during battles and the nicknames players have given to their Pokémon will not be displayed. A 15-minute time limit for each match will automatically is enforced in-game, beginning at the start of each battle. If the outcome has not been determined when the time limit expires, the game will automatically apply tiebreakers to determine a winner. At the beginning of each battle, players have 90 seconds to select 4 Pokémon to battle with. At the beginning of each turn, players have 45 seconds to select a move or change Pokémon in battle. If a player has not made his or her selections at the end of this period, the game will automatically make selections for the player. Junior Division players will be limited to playing between the hours of 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. (local time).

Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pgl/2014-international-challenge-may/

The Pokémon German National Championships take place in Bochum, Germany on May 3rd, 2014 and May 4th, 2014. A Shiny Mamutel based on the 2013 Pokémon Video Game Masters Division World Champion Arash Ommati's Mamoswine is being distributed at RuhrCongress Bochum to all with a copy of Pokémon X or Y. The Level 50 Shiny Mamutel has the Thick Fat Ability and knows the following moves: Icicle Spear, Earthquake, Icicle Crash and Rock Slide.

Kurzmeldung: Verteilung eines Schillernden Mamutel mit dem Level 50 bei den Landesmeisterschaften 2014!

Teilnehmern und Besuchern der diesjährigen Videospiel-Landesmeisterschaften bietet sich die Gelegenheit, ihrer Sammlung das Eis-Pokémon Mamutel hinzuzufügen. Dieses Mamutel war Teil des erfolgreichen Pokémon-Teams, das bei den letztjährigen Weltmeisterschaften dem Gewinner in der Meisterklasse zum Sieg verhalf. Bei Arash Ommati handelt es sich zudem um den ersten europäischen Gewinner der Pokémon Videospiel-Weltmeisterschaften in der Geschichte der Pokémon Meisterschaften. Mamutel wird im Kalos-Gebirgs-Pokédex aufgeführt und ist laut Regelwerk bei den Turnieren der Saison 2014 einsatzberechtigt. Das Schillernde Pokémon mit dem Level 50 verfügt über die folgenden Attacken: Eisspeer, Erdbeben, Eiszapfhagel und Steinhagel sowie die Fähigkeit Speckschicht.

Die für Teilnehmer kostenlosen Deutschen Landesmeisterschaften finden in diesem Jahr in Bochum (3. – 4. Mai) statt. Hier wird somit die Entscheidung darüber fallen, wer die bezahlte Reise zu den Pokémon Videospiel-Weltmeisterschaften, die im August 2014 in Washington, DC, ausgetragen werden, antreten darf. Die Teilnahme an den Deutschen Videospiel-Landesmeisterschaften steht sämtlichen europäischen Spielern offen, während an den Pokémon Sammelkartenspiel-Meisterschaften nur Staatsbürger des jeweiligen Austragungslandes teilnehmen dürfen.

Um an den Videospiel-Landesmeisterschaften teilnehmen zu können, benötigen die Spieler lediglich ihr Nintendo 3DS-, 3DS XL- oder 2DS-System sowie eine Version von Pokémon X oder Pokémon Y samt Spieler-ID. Für eine Spieler-ID müssen sich Spieler auf Pokemon.de oder direkt vor Ort bei der Veranstaltung registrieren. Zwar ist eine Turnierteilnahme nicht erforderlich, um das Schillernde Mamutel zu erhalten, die Spieler müssen aber dennoch die gleiche Ausrüstung mitbringen.

Die Videospiel- und Sammelkartenspiel-Landesmeisterschaften werden an den folgenden Austragungsorten in drei Altersklassen abgehalten:

· Deutsche Meisterschaften 2014: 3. bis 4. Mai in Bochum
RuhrCongress Bochum
Stadionring 20
44791 Bochum

· Britische Meisterschaften 2014: 24. bis 25. Mai in Manchester
· Italienische Meisterschaften 2014: 31. Mai bis 1. Juni in Assago

McDonald's has announced that their Happy Meals in the United States during May and June of 2014 will features toys based on Pokémon XY. Below is the full press release.

Pokémon Happy Meals Coming Soon to McDonald's Locations in the US

Pokémon XY Happy Meals arrive in participating McDonald’s® restaurants across the United States beginning May 23, 2014, kicking off the latest Happy Meal® promotion between one of the world’s most popular entertainment franchises and the leading food service provider. The Pokémon Company International continues its McDonald’s Pokémon XY Happy Meal promotion in other major markets later in 2014.

Pokémon fans visiting US McDonald’s locations between May 23 and June 12 can purchase a Happy Meal featuring one of 12 Pokémon Trading Card Game cards. The Happy Meal will also include one of 12 Pokémon battle launcher toys, each featuring either a classic Pokémon like Pikachu or Mewtwo, or a Pokémon first discovered in the blockbuster Pokémon X and Pokémon Y video games, like Chespin, Fennekin, Froakie, Xerneas, or Yveltal.

The Pokémon XY Happy Meal promotion will be supported by McDonald’s through a fully integrated marketing campaign that includes television advertising, in-store POP, and online activities at HappyMeal.com. Fans who purchase a Pokémon XY Happy Meal can also unlock games and content via McPlay Power in the McPlay™ app for iOS and Android devices.

Pokémon features a wide array of offerings including video games, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, animation, and various licensed products, making it one of the most diverse and beloved entertainment franchises in the world. The highly anticipated Pokémon X and Pokémon Y became the fastest-selling video games for the Nintendo 3DS system, selling nearly 12 million copies worldwide since their October 2013 global launch and adding to the more than 245 million Pokémon video games sold to date. With more than 20 billion Pokémon TCG cards shipped globally and nearly 800 episodes currently in its animation library, Pokémon is a long-standing hit around the world.

Source: http://www.happymeal.com/en_US/index.html#/Toys

On Saturday May 24th, 2014, Pokémon Centers in Japan will be releasing the Gym Badge Collection Complete Set XY (ジムバッジコレクション コンプリートセット XY). The set of eight badges is a serial number marked limited edition and only 300 will be sold. The set costs 18,334yen each.


The badges will also be sold separately for people that just want get their favorites. The Kalos Region badges will be sold for 463 yen each.


Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2014/04/140425_p03.html

The official English Pokémon website announced a new event series called Premier Challenges to qualify for the Pokémon Video Game World Championships. Below is the announcement.

Play in a Premier Challenge!

Announcing Premier Challenges, a new way for Pokémon video game players to compete!

The Play! Pokémon program is excited to announce Premier Challenges, a new event series being hosted at various locations throughout North America, April 21–June 23. Premier Challenges are a new way for you to battle in more fun, organized events—as well as earn Championship Points to bring you one step closer to an invitation to the Pokémon World Championships!

The Premier Challenges will feature battles using Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, and follow the same format as the 2014 Pokémon Video Game World Championships. Read the Pokémon Tournament rules for complete details.

Premier Challenges will take place primarily where Pokémon League events are currently held. However, only a portion of League sites will host Premier Challenges during this first event period. Use the Play! Pokémon event locator to find a Premier Challenge near you.

Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/play-in-a-premier-challenge/

The arcade game Taiko no Tatsujin: Pink Ver. (太鼓の達人 モモイロVer．) will have the track Pocket Monsters X/Y Wild Pokémon Medley (ポケットモンスター Ｘ・Ｙ 野生ポケモンメドレー) added to it track list starting April 17th, 2014. This track is new to the arcade version but the Wii U version had the track since launch.

Also, the Wii U game Taiko no Tatsujin Wii U Version! (太鼓の達人 Wii Uば～じょん！) will have the track Pocket Monsters X/Y Trainer Battle Medley (ポケットモンスター Ｘ・Ｙ トレーナー戦メドレー) available as free DLC starting April 23rd, 2014.


Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2014/04/140418_gd02.html

The official Japanese Pokémon website has revealed that the Pokémon Centers will be giving out Pokémon that can Mega Evolve as presents. From May 10th, 2014 until June 22nd, 2014, 6 different Pokémon will be distributed each week. The Pokémon being distributed come with the Mega Stone associated with that Pokémon to allow it to Mega Evolve during battle. These Pokémon are sure to be popular in Rating Battles on the Pokémon Global Link.

Week #	Distribution Days	Pokémon
1	May 10th, 2014 until May 18th, 2014	Gyarados (ギャラドス)
2	May 19th, 2014 until May 25th, 2014	Hassam (ハッサム)
3	May 26th, 2014 until June 1st, 2014	Garura (ガルーラ)
4	June 2nd, 2014 until June 8th, 2014	Gangar (ゲンガー)
5	June 9th, 2014 until June 15th, 2014	Bangiras (バンギラス)
6	June 16th, 2014 until June 22nd, 2014	Kucheat (クチート)

Mega Evolving Pokémon Distribution Details

Mega Evolution	Screenshot	Pokémon Details
		Gyarados (ギャラドス) Waterfall Earthquake Ice Fang Dragon Dance Gyaradosite
		Hassam (ハッサム) Bullet Punch Swords Dance Roost U-Turn Scizorite
		Garura (ガルーラ) Fake Out Return Earthquake Sucker Punch Kangaskhanite
		Gangar (ゲンガー) Shadow Ball Sludge Bomb Will-o-Wisp Destiny Bond Gengarite
		Bangiras (バンギラス) Stone Edge Crunch Earthquake Ice Punch Tyranitarite
		Kucheat (クチート) Iron Head Play Rough Fire Fang Sucker Punch Mawilite

Pokémon Center Battle Championships (ポケモンセンターバトル チャンピオン決定戦)

In addition to the distribution, the Pokémon Center Battle Championships will also be held. Four people were selected as the Elite Four at each store and players can challenge them in the Pokémon Center Battle Championships! Players can put the Pokémon they received in the distribution as part of their team and join in the battles. Further details will be revealed on the official Pokémon website in the future.

Battle Dates	Age Groups	Battle Type
May 24th, 2014	All Ages (全年齢対象)	3vs3 Single Battle （3対3のシングルバトル）
May 25th, 2014	Elementary School Age or Younger (小学生以下対象)	3vs3 Single Battle （3対3のシングルバトル）
June 21st, 2014	All Ages (全年齢対象)	3vs3 Single Battle （3対3のシングルバトル）
June 22nd, 2014	Elementary School Age or Younger (小学生以下対象)	3vs3 Single Battle （3対3のシングルバトル）
July 12th, 2014	All Ages (全年齢対象)	4vs4 Double Battle （4対4のダブルバトル）
July 13th, 2014	Elementary School Age or Younger (小学生以下対象)	4vs4 Double Battle （4対4のダブルバトル）

Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2014/04/140418_p01.html