News Articles
Feb 08 2012
Pokémon Pikachu Press Begins Publishing
The official Pokémon website has announced that it has created its own publishing entity and will be selling items throughout 2012 starting this week. Pikachu Press is the debut Publishing imprint from The Pokémon Company International! Launching the very first titles in Spring 2012 (based in the Unova region of Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version), Pikachu Press will publish exciting titles and new formats, aimed at kids (and the young at heart) everywhere!
Announced as part of the first batch of items from Pikachu Press are three Look and Listen Sets that include a book, headphones and an anime DVD each containing three episodes. Catch Oshawott! A Pokémon Look and Listen Set, Catch Snivy! A Pokémon Look and Listen, Set Catch Tepig! A Pokémon Look and Listen Set. The DVD's contain episodes from the Pokémon: Black and White series. The Book/DVD sets have been added to our DVD database. There you can find information about Pokémon DVD's and Bluray's from around the world.
Looking for even more fun ways to experience the world of Pokémon? Check out some of the awesome activity books coming out over the next few months. These books include new Pokémon adventures, fun puzzles, sticker collections, and more!
Have lots of fun with this activity book featuring your favorite Pokémon from the brand-new Unova region! Test your Pokémon knowledge with puzzles, games, trivia, and more. You can also try your hand at spotting the impostor Pikachu or challenging Professor Juniper to a game of Sudoku! You'll have hours of fun with this 200-page, full-color activity book!
Over 150 new species of Pokémon can be found in the Unova region—and now's your chance to collect and stick them all! From cute Pokémon like Snivy, Tepig, and Oshawott to awesome Legendary Pokémon like Reshiram and Zekrom, you'll find hundreds of different stickers of these recently discovered Pokémon plus lots of information about each of them, as well as stickers for Ash, Iris, Cilan, and everyone's favorite Pokémon, Pikachu!
Enjoy two incredible adventures with Ash in this awesome double book! Begin The Search for Zoroark! by exploring the colorful, action-packed scenes featuring dozens of hidden Pokémon and Poké Balls. Then, when you’re finished, flip the book over and search Discover Unova! for even more Pokémon! Can you find hidden Pokémon throughout both stories?
Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pikachu_press_spr2012-2012-02-06/
Announced as part of the first batch of items from Pikachu Press are three Look and Listen Sets that include a book, headphones and an anime DVD each containing three episodes. Catch Oshawott! A Pokémon Look and Listen Set, Catch Snivy! A Pokémon Look and Listen, Set Catch Tepig! A Pokémon Look and Listen Set. The DVD's contain episodes from the Pokémon: Black and White series. The Book/DVD sets have been added to our DVD database. There you can find information about Pokémon DVD's and Bluray's from around the world.
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Press Release
A collection of fun Pokémon-themed books are headed to a bookstore near you this spring.Looking for even more fun ways to experience the world of Pokémon? Check out some of the awesome activity books coming out over the next few months. These books include new Pokémon adventures, fun puzzles, sticker collections, and more!
Pokémon Super Activity Book: Do You Know Unova?
In Stores: February 7th, 2012Have lots of fun with this activity book featuring your favorite Pokémon from the brand-new Unova region! Test your Pokémon knowledge with puzzles, games, trivia, and more. You can also try your hand at spotting the impostor Pikachu or challenging Professor Juniper to a game of Sudoku! You'll have hours of fun with this 200-page, full-color activity book!
Pokémon Super Sticker Book: Unova Region!
In Stores: March 6th, 2012Over 150 new species of Pokémon can be found in the Unova region—and now's your chance to collect and stick them all! From cute Pokémon like Snivy, Tepig, and Oshawott to awesome Legendary Pokémon like Reshiram and Zekrom, you'll find hundreds of different stickers of these recently discovered Pokémon plus lots of information about each of them, as well as stickers for Ash, Iris, Cilan, and everyone's favorite Pokémon, Pikachu!
Pokémon Find ’Em All: The Search for Zoroark/Discover Unova! (Double Book Edition)
In Stores: April 3rd, 2012Enjoy two incredible adventures with Ash in this awesome double book! Begin The Search for Zoroark! by exploring the colorful, action-packed scenes featuring dozens of hidden Pokémon and Poké Balls. Then, when you’re finished, flip the book over and search Discover Unova! for even more Pokémon! Can you find hidden Pokémon throughout both stories?
Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pikachu_press_spr2012-2012-02-06/
Nintendo has put out a press release stating that a dedicated Pokémon section will be added to the new Nintendo Zone. The Pokémon section will include full episodes of the Pokémon TV series as well as information and videos about the newest Pokémon video games, Pokémon Trading Card Game and Pokémon news. Below is the full press release.
"Nintendo 3DS continues to deliver fun and engaging new experiences, especially for users who connect their systems to the Internet," said Zach Fountain, Nintendo of America's director of Strategic Partnerships. "Nintendo 3DS is our most connected system ever, and Nintendo Zone offers a wealth of exclusive content to users who take their systems with them when they are away from home."
Nintendo Zone also includes trivia games featuring the latest Nintendo 3DS software, exclusive coupons available only at Best Buy for discounts on Nintendo 3DS games and a showcase of Nintendo 3DS games that includes videos, screen shots and one-click links to game websites. The Pokémon section will also include information and videos about the newest Pokémon video games, Pokémon Trading Card Game and Pokémon news.
Nintendo Zone content can be accessed at more than 29,000 locations at restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, airports and malls in the United States and Canada. Nintendo 3DS owners can find a Nintendo Zone location by visiting http://www.nintendo.com/3ds/nintendozone.
Remember that Nintendo 3DS features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/3ds.
Source: http://www.nintendo.com/
Press Release
REDMOND, Wash., Feb. 2, 2012 - Nintendo 3DS™ owners are getting access to a wealth of fun entertainment and information that they can access on the go. Starting Feb. 6, Nintendo Zone™ will offer a variety of new content, including playable demos of select Nintendo 3DS video games and a dedicated Pokémon™ section that will feature full-length episodes of the Pokémon TV series. All of this exciting new content is only available when owners are wirelessly connected to a Nintendo Zone location."Nintendo 3DS continues to deliver fun and engaging new experiences, especially for users who connect their systems to the Internet," said Zach Fountain, Nintendo of America's director of Strategic Partnerships. "Nintendo 3DS is our most connected system ever, and Nintendo Zone offers a wealth of exclusive content to users who take their systems with them when they are away from home."
Nintendo Zone also includes trivia games featuring the latest Nintendo 3DS software, exclusive coupons available only at Best Buy for discounts on Nintendo 3DS games and a showcase of Nintendo 3DS games that includes videos, screen shots and one-click links to game websites. The Pokémon section will also include information and videos about the newest Pokémon video games, Pokémon Trading Card Game and Pokémon news.
Nintendo Zone content can be accessed at more than 29,000 locations at restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, airports and malls in the United States and Canada. Nintendo 3DS owners can find a Nintendo Zone location by visiting http://www.nintendo.com/3ds/nintendozone.
Remember that Nintendo 3DS features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/3ds.
Source: http://www.nintendo.com/
Feb 01 2012
Japanese Giaru C-Gear and Arceus Vote Password
The official Japanese Global Link site has announce the Giaru C-Gear distribution and it is automatically unlocked for those that have the Japanese version of the games. It will be available from February 1st, 2012 until March 27th, 2012. Our C-Gear page has been updated with the latest information.
The official Pokémon Global Link website held a vote for players of Pokémon Black or Pokémon White to vote for their favorite Pokémon. The vote was held from November 1st, 2011 until November 30th, 2011. Each Tuesday in November, the current voting results was posted until the final results are announced on December 13th, 2011. On February 1st, 2012 the winning Pokémon was available to download on the Pokémon Global Link's Dream World. Information about this Arcues has been added to our event database.
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Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/vote/#/ranking
During the month of November, Pokémon fans were encouraged to participate in a poll to determine the Pokémon they most wanted to befriend in the Pokémon Dream World. Now the results are in, and the winner is the Mythical Pokémon Arceus! Soon, you’ll be able to befriend this celebrated Pokémon from Pokémon Diamond Version, Pokémon Pearl Version, and Pokémon Platinum Version yourself!
Arceus will be available to befriend in February 2012. Once you befriend this Mythical Pokémon, you’ll be able to use Game Sync to bring it into your Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version game!
Fans recently voted for the Pokémon they most wanted to befriend, and the winner was Arceus!
Thousands of Pokémon fans cast their vote for the Pokémon they wanted to befriend. Now everyone can befriend the winner: Arceus! This Level 100 Arceus is ready for battle with its signature Judgment move and three other powerful moves. To befriend Arceus, use this special password at the Pokémon Global Link.
The password is: ARCEUSVOTE
Once you befriend the Mythical Pokémon, you can use Game Sync to bring it to your Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version game! Arceus will be available for only a limited time, so don’t forget to befriend this special Pokémon while you can.
Thanks again to everyone who voted!
Sources http://ja.pokemon-gl.com/information/?infoto=315 and http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pgl_pokemon_vote_arceus_distribution-2012-01-31/
The official Pokémon Global Link website held a vote for players of Pokémon Black or Pokémon White to vote for their favorite Pokémon. The vote was held from November 1st, 2011 until November 30th, 2011. Each Tuesday in November, the current voting results was posted until the final results are announced on December 13th, 2011. On February 1st, 2012 the winning Pokémon was available to download on the Pokémon Global Link's Dream World. Information about this Arcues has been added to our event database.
Voting Results
The first weeks voting featured Arceus in first place and that didn't end up changing at all. The other positions did change significantly though as Mudkip made a huge jump in the voting obviously fueled by the Mudkip meme.
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Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/vote/#/ranking
Voting Results - Press Release
The fans have spoken! Arceus has been chosen as the Pokémon you most want to befriend!During the month of November, Pokémon fans were encouraged to participate in a poll to determine the Pokémon they most wanted to befriend in the Pokémon Dream World. Now the results are in, and the winner is the Mythical Pokémon Arceus! Soon, you’ll be able to befriend this celebrated Pokémon from Pokémon Diamond Version, Pokémon Pearl Version, and Pokémon Platinum Version yourself!
Arceus will be available to befriend in February 2012. Once you befriend this Mythical Pokémon, you’ll be able to use Game Sync to bring it into your Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version game!
Befriend the Mythical Pokémon Arceus!
Fans recently voted for the Pokémon they most wanted to befriend, and the winner was Arceus!
Thousands of Pokémon fans cast their vote for the Pokémon they wanted to befriend. Now everyone can befriend the winner: Arceus! This Level 100 Arceus is ready for battle with its signature Judgment move and three other powerful moves. To befriend Arceus, use this special password at the Pokémon Global Link.
The password is: ARCEUSVOTE
Once you befriend the Mythical Pokémon, you can use Game Sync to bring it to your Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version game! Arceus will be available for only a limited time, so don’t forget to befriend this special Pokémon while you can.
Thanks again to everyone who voted!
Sources http://ja.pokemon-gl.com/information/?infoto=315 and http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pgl_pokemon_vote_arceus_distribution-2012-01-31/
A press release has announced that PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond will be released throughout Europe on March 23rd, 2012. The game was released in Japan on November 12th、 2011 and it will be released in North American on February 27th, 2012, so the European launch will be about a month behind the North American release. Below is the press release.
Join Pikachu and your favourite Pokémon characters on a journey to save the trapped Pokémon as PokéPark™ 2: Wonders Beyond comes to Wii™
26th January, 2012 – Join the quest with Pikachu and his friends to save the missing Pokémon and discover the mystery of an enchanting new world in PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond, available exclusively for Wii across Europe from 23rd March 2012. As Pikachu and his Pals, solve the mystery of the missing Pokémon and save them from Wish Park. Only you can find out who or what is behind the disappearances in order to save the rest of the Pokémon.
Control one of four Pokémon characters in PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond, Pikachu and the Unova starter Pokémon Oshawott, Snivy and Tepig, all with unique abilities that will help you in your quest. Each of Pikachu’s Pokémon Pals’ unique skills could prove vital if you are to save the missing Pokémon from the trance of the mysterious world: Pikachu’s Electric moves can help you to activate devices on the way; Oshawott has the ability to move through water; Snivy can move faster and jump higher than the other Pokémon, and Tepig can destroy obstacles on your quest.
This wide range of skills allows Pikachu and his pals to adapt to almost any environment or situation, with easy-to-use controls that make PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond a game that young Pokémon fans and beginners can enjoy just as much as PokéPark veterans.
Pikachu, Oshawott, Snivy and Tepig aren’t the only Pokémon you will get to know on your mysterious journey as there are nearly 200 other Pokémon that you can befriend to lend you a hand on your adventure, including many from the Unova region. The other Pokémon can challenge you to games where you may have to battle multiple opponents, play a game of hide-and-seek, partake in a game of chase or even compete in a quiz. Take on these Pokémon to prove your skills and they will reward you by becoming your friend and helping you on your quest to save the Pokémon.
While searching for Pikachu and his pals’ friends, you will encounter Attractions, guarded by a Boss Pokémon. Once you have completed the Attraction, you will have to battle the Boss! You will have a choice of which of the four playable Pokémon you wish to use in the battle, but choose wisely as a particular Pokémon’s unique strengths may be best suited to the battle and would therefore give you a greater chance of success.
This game also offers younger players a chance to experience the magical world of Pokemon for the very first time and provides a safe platform allowing parents to leave their kids to play by themselves.
Can you solve who or what is behind the mystery of the disappearing Pokémon? Join Pikachu and his Pals and befriend and battle many different Pokémon in PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond, which launches across Europe on 23rd March 2012 only on Wii.
Press Release
EXPLORE, BEFRIEND AND BATTLE POKÉMON IN POKÉPARK 2: WONDERS BEYONDJoin Pikachu and your favourite Pokémon characters on a journey to save the trapped Pokémon as PokéPark™ 2: Wonders Beyond comes to Wii™
26th January, 2012 – Join the quest with Pikachu and his friends to save the missing Pokémon and discover the mystery of an enchanting new world in PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond, available exclusively for Wii across Europe from 23rd March 2012. As Pikachu and his Pals, solve the mystery of the missing Pokémon and save them from Wish Park. Only you can find out who or what is behind the disappearances in order to save the rest of the Pokémon.
Control one of four Pokémon characters in PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond, Pikachu and the Unova starter Pokémon Oshawott, Snivy and Tepig, all with unique abilities that will help you in your quest. Each of Pikachu’s Pokémon Pals’ unique skills could prove vital if you are to save the missing Pokémon from the trance of the mysterious world: Pikachu’s Electric moves can help you to activate devices on the way; Oshawott has the ability to move through water; Snivy can move faster and jump higher than the other Pokémon, and Tepig can destroy obstacles on your quest.
This wide range of skills allows Pikachu and his pals to adapt to almost any environment or situation, with easy-to-use controls that make PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond a game that young Pokémon fans and beginners can enjoy just as much as PokéPark veterans.
Pikachu, Oshawott, Snivy and Tepig aren’t the only Pokémon you will get to know on your mysterious journey as there are nearly 200 other Pokémon that you can befriend to lend you a hand on your adventure, including many from the Unova region. The other Pokémon can challenge you to games where you may have to battle multiple opponents, play a game of hide-and-seek, partake in a game of chase or even compete in a quiz. Take on these Pokémon to prove your skills and they will reward you by becoming your friend and helping you on your quest to save the Pokémon.
While searching for Pikachu and his pals’ friends, you will encounter Attractions, guarded by a Boss Pokémon. Once you have completed the Attraction, you will have to battle the Boss! You will have a choice of which of the four playable Pokémon you wish to use in the battle, but choose wisely as a particular Pokémon’s unique strengths may be best suited to the battle and would therefore give you a greater chance of success.
This game also offers younger players a chance to experience the magical world of Pokemon for the very first time and provides a safe platform allowing parents to leave their kids to play by themselves.
Can you solve who or what is behind the mystery of the disappearing Pokémon? Join Pikachu and his Pals and befriend and battle many different Pokémon in PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond, which launches across Europe on 23rd March 2012 only on Wii.
Jan 25 2012
Get the Mighty Mewtwo - WiFi Event Download
A press release has announced that the Legendary Pokémon Mewtwo will be distributed via the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service for a limited time starting February 12th, 2012. Further details about the Mewtwo event were not disclosed but its likely to be the same Mewtwo that was announced by Shoko-tan and Junichi Masuda on Pokémon Smash 49 and Pokémon Smash 50 last year.
The Mewtwo event distribution is part of a number of different Mewtwo related events that will take place during February. Mewtwo returns in the next Pokémon TCG expansion: Black & White - Next Destinies with the Mewtwo-EX card. The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon anime special is also available on the official site right now to watch. Below is the press release.
Fans Can Celebrate the Return of One of the Most Popular Legendary Pokémon With a Special Online Showing of The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon
BELLEVUE, WA - January 25th, 2012 - Pokémon™ fans can get into the heads of their opponents when the Legendary Pokémon Mewtwo returns with its psychic powers in a special Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version video game character distribution event via the Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection service. For a limited time starting February 12th, Pokémon video game players with wireless broadband Internet access can receive what is arguably one of the most powerful and popular Pokémon of all time!
Mewtwo, a historically elusive Psychic-type Pokémon, has had a deep connection with fans since its debut in the franchise's first video games - Pokémon Red Version and Pokémon Blue Version. Its prominent appearance in these titles, as well as in the first Pokémon TCG expansion and the first Pokémon movie, has cemented its special position in the hearts and minds of Pokémon fans across the globe. Created by cloning the Mythical Pokémon Mew, Mewtwo's origin has always been shrouded in mystery. The secrecy continues, as more details surrounding this special Mewtwo character distribution, including its powerful move set, will be revealed early next month.
Pokémon TCG players can also celebrate the awesome powers of Mewtwo when Mewtwo-EX makes its debut in the newest Pokémon TCG expansion, Pokémon TCG: Black & White-Next Destinies! In stores nationwide February 8th, Pokémon TCG: Black & White-Next Destinies features powerful Pokémon from the Unova region and beyond, including Reshiram-EX, Zekrom-EX, Kyurem-EX, Regigigas-EX, and, as already mentioned, Mewtwo-EX, which is a 170 HP powerhouse that knows X Ball and Psydrive - two devastating attacks that inflict serious damage on the Pokémon's opponent.
Receiving Mewtwo for your Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version video game and obtaining the Mewtwo-EX card is only part of this Legendary Pokémon's monumental return. For a limited time only, fans can also watch Mewtwo's appearance in a special showing of The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon, only at www.pokemon.com/ex. The story centers on a Pokémon scientist's ability to restore extinct Pokémon using the Mirage System machine. Add in a stranger's claim that this machine can create Pokémon without weaknesses, and imagine the challenges Ash and his friends must face to preserve the natural balance of the Pokémon world. Visit www.pokemon.com/ex now to watch the movie! To participate in the Mewtwo character distribution event beginning February 12th via Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection service, players will need:
Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/ex/mewtwo/get-mewtwo
The Mewtwo event distribution is part of a number of different Mewtwo related events that will take place during February. Mewtwo returns in the next Pokémon TCG expansion: Black & White - Next Destinies with the Mewtwo-EX card. The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon anime special is also available on the official site right now to watch. Below is the press release.
Press Release
POWERFUL MEWTWO MAKES TRIUMPHANT RETURN FOR A SPECIAL CHARACTER DISTRIBUTION EVENT AND AS MEWTWO-EX TCG CARDFans Can Celebrate the Return of One of the Most Popular Legendary Pokémon With a Special Online Showing of The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon
BELLEVUE, WA - January 25th, 2012 - Pokémon™ fans can get into the heads of their opponents when the Legendary Pokémon Mewtwo returns with its psychic powers in a special Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version video game character distribution event via the Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection service. For a limited time starting February 12th, Pokémon video game players with wireless broadband Internet access can receive what is arguably one of the most powerful and popular Pokémon of all time!
Mewtwo, a historically elusive Psychic-type Pokémon, has had a deep connection with fans since its debut in the franchise's first video games - Pokémon Red Version and Pokémon Blue Version. Its prominent appearance in these titles, as well as in the first Pokémon TCG expansion and the first Pokémon movie, has cemented its special position in the hearts and minds of Pokémon fans across the globe. Created by cloning the Mythical Pokémon Mew, Mewtwo's origin has always been shrouded in mystery. The secrecy continues, as more details surrounding this special Mewtwo character distribution, including its powerful move set, will be revealed early next month.
Pokémon TCG players can also celebrate the awesome powers of Mewtwo when Mewtwo-EX makes its debut in the newest Pokémon TCG expansion, Pokémon TCG: Black & White-Next Destinies! In stores nationwide February 8th, Pokémon TCG: Black & White-Next Destinies features powerful Pokémon from the Unova region and beyond, including Reshiram-EX, Zekrom-EX, Kyurem-EX, Regigigas-EX, and, as already mentioned, Mewtwo-EX, which is a 170 HP powerhouse that knows X Ball and Psydrive - two devastating attacks that inflict serious damage on the Pokémon's opponent.
Receiving Mewtwo for your Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version video game and obtaining the Mewtwo-EX card is only part of this Legendary Pokémon's monumental return. For a limited time only, fans can also watch Mewtwo's appearance in a special showing of The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon, only at www.pokemon.com/ex. The story centers on a Pokémon scientist's ability to restore extinct Pokémon using the Mirage System machine. Add in a stranger's claim that this machine can create Pokémon without weaknesses, and imagine the challenges Ash and his friends must face to preserve the natural balance of the Pokémon world. Visit www.pokemon.com/ex now to watch the movie! To participate in the Mewtwo character distribution event beginning February 12th via Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection service, players will need:
- Wireless broadband Internet access
- A Nintendo DS™, Nintendo DSi™, Nintendo DSi XL™, or Nintendo 3DS™ system
- A copy of the Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version game
- No more than 11 Wonder Cards in their possession
UK Press Release
Nintendo UK posted their press release which was identical to the one above on January 26th, 2012 but it also included pictures of the moves that the Mewtwo would be distributed with. The Mewtwo is identical to the one given out in Japan in 2011. It's level 70, in a Cherish Ball, has the King's Rock as a held item and knows the moves: Psystrike, Shadow Ball, Aura Sphere and Electro Ball.
Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/ex/mewtwo/get-mewtwo
Nov 23 2011
Cinedigm Digital Cinema Announces Record-Breaking Theater Lineup for Pokémon The Movie White
Cinedigm Digital Cinema announced today that over 375 theaters will be showing the premiere of Pokémon The Movie White Victini and Zekrom in theaters. Pokémon anime fans in the United States that have been waiting for years to watch the latest movies in the cinema again will now have the chance to see this movie. Cinedigm is listing the locations of their cinema's that will be hosting the special engagement on December 3rd and 4th. For a list of locations and/or to order a ticket, visit the Cinedigm website. Below is the press release.
WOODLAND HILLS, CA, Nov 22, 2011 -- An unprecedented number of digital theaters will offer a special limited engagement theatrical event this holiday season when the newest full-length Pokemon(TM) feature film, Pokemon the Movie: White--Victini and Zekrom, premieres across the U.S. the weekend of December 3-4, 2011. Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. announced today that over 375 digital theaters will carry the premiere, providing passionate Pokemon fans with a unique holiday treat. A complete list of theaters as well as ticket information is available at http://pokemon.cinedigm.com/get-tickets.
The Pokemon Company International partnered with Cinedigm, the innovative leader in digital theatrical distribution, to share Pokemon the Movie: White--Victini and Zekrom with its devoted fans, who can find out whether Ash can awaken the Legendary Pokemon Zekrom to help him stop the misguided Damon and save the Victory Pokemon Victini! As part of a Pokemon first, Pokemon the Movie: White--Victini and Zekrom is one of two feature-length films debuting in December. Launch details about the second movie, Pokemon the Movie: Black--Victini and Reshiram, are available at http://www.pokemon.com/movieblack. To celebrate the releases, The Pokemon Company International has recently kicked off its V for Victini sweepstakes featuring great prizes. Fans can begin their Victini adventure now by visiting www.pokemon.com/win to learn how to enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win an incredible Grand Prize package.
At over 350 digital theaters in the lineup, Cinedigm has set a new record for its digital distribution of a children's special event. Included among the national lineup of theater chains are AMC Theatres, National Amusements, Reading Entertainment, UltraStar Cinemas, Carmike Cinemas, Rave Cinemas, and Studio Movie Grill.
"The response from our digital theatre partners around the country has been fantastic," said Brad Carroll, Vice President of Bookings at Cinedigm Digital Cinema. "Pokemon is a true phenomenon in the children's entertainment space and we're thrilled to be able to present this one-time-only memorable event."
"We're excited to give Pokemon fans the chance to see Pokemon the Movie: White--Victini and Zekrom in a theatrical setting," said J.C. Smith, director of Consumer Marketing at The Pokemon Company International. "We have very passionate fans that will be packing theaters across the country."
Press Release
Over 375 Digital Theaters Nationwide to Participate in Special One-Weekend-Only Window December 3-4, 2011WOODLAND HILLS, CA, Nov 22, 2011 -- An unprecedented number of digital theaters will offer a special limited engagement theatrical event this holiday season when the newest full-length Pokemon(TM) feature film, Pokemon the Movie: White--Victini and Zekrom, premieres across the U.S. the weekend of December 3-4, 2011. Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. announced today that over 375 digital theaters will carry the premiere, providing passionate Pokemon fans with a unique holiday treat. A complete list of theaters as well as ticket information is available at http://pokemon.cinedigm.com/get-tickets.
The Pokemon Company International partnered with Cinedigm, the innovative leader in digital theatrical distribution, to share Pokemon the Movie: White--Victini and Zekrom with its devoted fans, who can find out whether Ash can awaken the Legendary Pokemon Zekrom to help him stop the misguided Damon and save the Victory Pokemon Victini! As part of a Pokemon first, Pokemon the Movie: White--Victini and Zekrom is one of two feature-length films debuting in December. Launch details about the second movie, Pokemon the Movie: Black--Victini and Reshiram, are available at http://www.pokemon.com/movieblack. To celebrate the releases, The Pokemon Company International has recently kicked off its V for Victini sweepstakes featuring great prizes. Fans can begin their Victini adventure now by visiting www.pokemon.com/win to learn how to enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win an incredible Grand Prize package.
At over 350 digital theaters in the lineup, Cinedigm has set a new record for its digital distribution of a children's special event. Included among the national lineup of theater chains are AMC Theatres, National Amusements, Reading Entertainment, UltraStar Cinemas, Carmike Cinemas, Rave Cinemas, and Studio Movie Grill.
"The response from our digital theatre partners around the country has been fantastic," said Brad Carroll, Vice President of Bookings at Cinedigm Digital Cinema. "Pokemon is a true phenomenon in the children's entertainment space and we're thrilled to be able to present this one-time-only memorable event."
"We're excited to give Pokemon fans the chance to see Pokemon the Movie: White--Victini and Zekrom in a theatrical setting," said J.C. Smith, director of Consumer Marketing at The Pokemon Company International. "We have very passionate fans that will be packing theaters across the country."
Nov 16 2011
Viz Announces Holiday Lineup
Viz Media posted their press release to announce their releases for the holiday season. Two Pokémon DVD sets will be available during this time. Below is the press release.
Animate The Holidays With New PROFESSOR LAYTON, BLEACH, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN, POKÉMON, VAMPIRE KNIGHT And More!
San Francisco, CA, November 15, 2011 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, offers fans and holiday shoppers a variety of new anime releases for some of the company's hottest properties.
Holiday wish lists and shopping guides won't be complete without BLEACH THE MOVIE: FADE TO BLACK (also offered in Blu-ray edition), NARUTO SHIPPUDEN THE MOVIE: BONDS (Blu-ray also available), and VAMPIRE KNIGHT GUILTY: THE COMPLETE SERIES, as well as the newest episodic DVD releases for each of these popular series.
Kids and the young at heart can also look forward to VIZ Media's launch of PROFESSOR LAYTON AND THE ETERNAL DIVA, based on the popular video game, as well as the new POKÉMON – ZOROARK: MASTER OF ILLUSIONS feature film and the latest Pokemon DP Galactic Battles Gift Set.
As Ash and his friends journey to Crown City to join the crowds watching the Pokémon Baccer World Cup, mysterious forces are in motion that could bring untold misfortune to them all! What secrets does Zorua, a Pokémon they befriend along the way, hide? Why is the powerful Zoroark rampaging through the city, and what does the appearance of the Legendary Pokémon Raikou, Entei, and Suicune mean? What has brought Celebi back to the city at this precise moment in time for the first time in 20 years? And what will happen when the paths of all of them come together in one time and place?
When it comes to Pokémon, the more, the merrier: two new friends have joined Ash, Dawn, and Brock on their Sinnoh journey! Together, they'll chase a rogue Gible and face off in a tag battle. Before long, however, things take a turn for the worse as Team Galactic and Pokémon Hunter J return with a vengeance. Now Team Galactic is poised to achieve its ultimate goal: summoning the Legendary Dialga and Palkia in order to destroy the world! Are Ash and his friends ready to face the biggest Galactic battle of all? Set contains PokÉmon DP Galactic Battles Vols. 7-8!
Source: http://www.viz.com/content/viz-media-offers-anime-complete-discerning-fans%E2%80%99-holiday-wish-lists
Press Release
VIZ MEDIA OFFERS ANIME TO COMPLETE DISCERNING FANS' HOLIDAY WISH LISTSAnimate The Holidays With New PROFESSOR LAYTON, BLEACH, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN, POKÉMON, VAMPIRE KNIGHT And More!
San Francisco, CA, November 15, 2011 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, offers fans and holiday shoppers a variety of new anime releases for some of the company's hottest properties.
Holiday wish lists and shopping guides won't be complete without BLEACH THE MOVIE: FADE TO BLACK (also offered in Blu-ray edition), NARUTO SHIPPUDEN THE MOVIE: BONDS (Blu-ray also available), and VAMPIRE KNIGHT GUILTY: THE COMPLETE SERIES, as well as the newest episodic DVD releases for each of these popular series.
Kids and the young at heart can also look forward to VIZ Media's launch of PROFESSOR LAYTON AND THE ETERNAL DIVA, based on the popular video game, as well as the new POKÉMON – ZOROARK: MASTER OF ILLUSIONS feature film and the latest Pokemon DP Galactic Battles Gift Set.
POKEMON – ZOROARK: MASTER OF ILLUSIONS · Rated "A" for All Ages
MSRP: $19.88 U.S. / CAN · Available Now!As Ash and his friends journey to Crown City to join the crowds watching the Pokémon Baccer World Cup, mysterious forces are in motion that could bring untold misfortune to them all! What secrets does Zorua, a Pokémon they befriend along the way, hide? Why is the powerful Zoroark rampaging through the city, and what does the appearance of the Legendary Pokémon Raikou, Entei, and Suicune mean? What has brought Celebi back to the city at this precise moment in time for the first time in 20 years? And what will happen when the paths of all of them come together in one time and place?
POKEMON DP GALACTIC BATTLES GIFT SET, Vol. 4 · Rated "A" for All Ages
MSRP: $24.97 U.S. / $24.98 CAN · Available November 22ndWhen it comes to Pokémon, the more, the merrier: two new friends have joined Ash, Dawn, and Brock on their Sinnoh journey! Together, they'll chase a rogue Gible and face off in a tag battle. Before long, however, things take a turn for the worse as Team Galactic and Pokémon Hunter J return with a vengeance. Now Team Galactic is poised to achieve its ultimate goal: summoning the Legendary Dialga and Palkia in order to destroy the world! Are Ash and his friends ready to face the biggest Galactic battle of all? Set contains PokÉmon DP Galactic Battles Vols. 7-8!
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Gaming website IGN has announced that a password to unlock a special Croagunk will be revealed on November 10th, 2011. The password is: IGNRuggedMountain. Below are the details. Note that, despite IGN not being courteous to inform people, this event is limited to American and Australian accounts.
As any good Pokémon Master knows, you simply must catch 'em all. That includes the very special Croagunk that IGN is teaming up with The Pokémon Company to distribute, starting tomorrow. This marks the very first time Pokémon has partnered with a video game site to offer up a Pokémon character distribution, so don't miss it! This Croagunk is notable because it knows the move Poison Jab and has the hidden ability Poison Touch.
All you have to do is visit the promotions section of the Pokémon Global Link. Once you're there, just enter the password and follow the instructions. The password is... a secret. For now. Check back tomorrow for the password reveal so you can claim your Croagunk and be the very best. And remember - you need to have a copy of Pokémon Black and/or Pokémon White to participate, and register your copy's Game Sync ID at the Pokémon Global Link website. You'll also need to have gotten the C-Gear in your game.
Show no mercy, Croagunk!
This special giveaway is to celebrate the launch of the brand new Rugged Mountain area in the Pokémon Dream World. The Pokémon Dream World is found at the Pokémon Global Link website, the same place you need to go to claim your Croagunk. There you can tuck a Pokémon into bed and explore this new area to befriend various Ground, Fighting and Fire-type Pokémon not found in the game.
These Pokémon include Spinda (which has the hidden ability Contrary and the special move Superpower), Torkoal (which has the hidden ability Shell Armor) and Rhyhorn (which has the hidden ability Reckless). There are many more Ground, Fighting and Fire-type Pokémon in the Rugged Mountain area, too. After befriending these Pokémon in the Dream World, players can transfer them into their games.
Go for a wild ride with Sableye.
While in the Dream World, you can also play a new mini-game that has you collecting gems with Sableye. The game has players drawing symbols with their stylus to guide Sableye from one portion of a track to another as the monster zooms through a rollercoaster-like game to collect the gems and access hidden areas. Collecting gems helps players befriend the Pokémon they meet just before the game begins. Check out the exclusive video below for a sneak peak.
Dream World - Sableye's Rugged Mountain Mini-Game
The Rugged Mountain area will be available starting Wednesday, November 16. Stay tuned to IGN for all things Pokémon, and don't forget to check back tomorrow as we reveal the password needed to access your special IGN Croagunk.
Source: http://ds.ign.com/articles/121/1212031p1.html
Press Release
Check out the newest addition to Pokémon Black and White's Dream World - and nab yourself an exclusive IGN Croagunk while you're at it.As any good Pokémon Master knows, you simply must catch 'em all. That includes the very special Croagunk that IGN is teaming up with The Pokémon Company to distribute, starting tomorrow. This marks the very first time Pokémon has partnered with a video game site to offer up a Pokémon character distribution, so don't miss it! This Croagunk is notable because it knows the move Poison Jab and has the hidden ability Poison Touch.
All you have to do is visit the promotions section of the Pokémon Global Link. Once you're there, just enter the password and follow the instructions. The password is... a secret. For now. Check back tomorrow for the password reveal so you can claim your Croagunk and be the very best. And remember - you need to have a copy of Pokémon Black and/or Pokémon White to participate, and register your copy's Game Sync ID at the Pokémon Global Link website. You'll also need to have gotten the C-Gear in your game.
Show no mercy, Croagunk!
This special giveaway is to celebrate the launch of the brand new Rugged Mountain area in the Pokémon Dream World. The Pokémon Dream World is found at the Pokémon Global Link website, the same place you need to go to claim your Croagunk. There you can tuck a Pokémon into bed and explore this new area to befriend various Ground, Fighting and Fire-type Pokémon not found in the game.
These Pokémon include Spinda (which has the hidden ability Contrary and the special move Superpower), Torkoal (which has the hidden ability Shell Armor) and Rhyhorn (which has the hidden ability Reckless). There are many more Ground, Fighting and Fire-type Pokémon in the Rugged Mountain area, too. After befriending these Pokémon in the Dream World, players can transfer them into their games.
Go for a wild ride with Sableye.
While in the Dream World, you can also play a new mini-game that has you collecting gems with Sableye. The game has players drawing symbols with their stylus to guide Sableye from one portion of a track to another as the monster zooms through a rollercoaster-like game to collect the gems and access hidden areas. Collecting gems helps players befriend the Pokémon they meet just before the game begins. Check out the exclusive video below for a sneak peak.
Dream World - Sableye's Rugged Mountain Mini-Game
The Rugged Mountain area will be available starting Wednesday, November 16. Stay tuned to IGN for all things Pokémon, and don't forget to check back tomorrow as we reveal the password needed to access your special IGN Croagunk.
Source: http://ds.ign.com/articles/121/1212031p1.html
Three Victini related events have been announced: the Victini C-Gear, a Wi-Fi Event download and a Pokémon Rumble Blast Password. The Victini C-Gear was distributed earlier this year and is now available for the North American games. The code is: VICTINI2011.
A password to unlock Victini in Pokémon Rumble Blast has also been revealed. It knows the move V-Create. The password is: 66998898. Our Pokémon Rumble Blast password page has been updated with the latest passcode.
Finally, a Victini Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection event download has been announced to celebrate the 14th movie Pokémon The Movie White Victini and Zekrom which will be in theaters on December 3th and 4th and then Pokémon The Movie Black Victini and Reshiram will be broadcast on Cartoon Network on December 10th and December 11th. The Victini event press release is posted below.
Victini, the star of the new Pokémon the Movie: Black—Victini and Reshiram and Pokémon the Movie: White—Victini and Zekrom movies, can be yours! Get Victini soon via a special Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection distribution event* for your Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version game. The Victini you'll get has an exclusive set of powerful moves, making this an opportunity to get a cool Pokémon that’s also ready for battle!
This Victini will be available soon, so don't miss your chance to get this amazing Pokémon! Check back regularly for more information!
Until then, learn more about the upcoming Pokémon the Movie: Black—Victini and Reshiram and Pokémon the Movie: White—Victini and Zekrom movies!
Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/news/vg_bw_victini_distribution-2011-11-07/
A password to unlock Victini in Pokémon Rumble Blast has also been revealed. It knows the move V-Create. The password is: 66998898. Our Pokémon Rumble Blast password page has been updated with the latest passcode.
Finally, a Victini Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection event download has been announced to celebrate the 14th movie Pokémon The Movie White Victini and Zekrom which will be in theaters on December 3th and 4th and then Pokémon The Movie Black Victini and Reshiram will be broadcast on Cartoon Network on December 10th and December 11th. The Victini event press release is posted below.
Press Release
Get the Victory Pokémon Victini to celebrate its role in the upcoming Pokémon movies!Victini, the star of the new Pokémon the Movie: Black—Victini and Reshiram and Pokémon the Movie: White—Victini and Zekrom movies, can be yours! Get Victini soon via a special Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection distribution event* for your Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version game. The Victini you'll get has an exclusive set of powerful moves, making this an opportunity to get a cool Pokémon that’s also ready for battle!
This Victini will be available soon, so don't miss your chance to get this amazing Pokémon! Check back regularly for more information!
Until then, learn more about the upcoming Pokémon the Movie: Black—Victini and Reshiram and Pokémon the Movie: White—Victini and Zekrom movies!
Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/news/vg_bw_victini_distribution-2011-11-07/
The Pokémon Company International announced a bunch of new additions and changes to the 2011-2012 official Pokémon events that are being held as part of the Play! Pokémon campaign. Below is the press release.
BELLEVUE, WA - October 6, 2011 - Across the United States and Canada, veteran competitors and new players of the Pokémon™ Trading Card Game (TCG) and video game should get ready for new, exciting changes being implemented for the 2011-2012 Play! Pokémon tournament season! The Pokémon Company International is rolling out new features that will add more excitement and opportunities to play and win throughout the year.
Starting this season, Championship Points will be awarded at all Pokémon Championship Series events. Now, competing in multiple events throughout the season will give players even more chances to attend the Pokémon World Championships! Pokémon TCG players can begin earning Championship Points right now by attending Battle Road Autumn events, and video game players can begin earning Championship Points starting with Regional Championship events.
To help players increase their chances of earning Championship Points, The Pokémon Company International is splitting its Regional Championships schedule in North America in two, with seven tournaments taking place in mid-November 2011 and eight in mid-April 2012. Now players can attend a maximum of two Regional Championship events out of thirteen being held in the United States and two in Canada.
To make the expanded Regional Championships a more complete Pokémon experience, Pokémon TCG and video game Regional Championship tournaments will now be held during the same weekend and at the same location. Players competing in the TCG tournament will battle on Saturdays, with finals taking place on Sundays, while video game players will compete on Sundays. Players of all skill levels are encouraged to come and compete. And, if TCG players don’t advance to the TCG finals on Sunday, they are welcome to compete in the video game tournament that same day.
The first Autumn Regional Championships kick off on Saturday and Sunday, November 12th-13th, with seven event locations, including Long Beach, California; Lake Buena Vista, Florida; Fort Wayne, Indiana; Crestwood, Missouri; Salem, Oregon; Providence, Rhode Island; and Doswell, Virginia. Players wishing to find out more information should visit www.pokemon.com, as details on the April 2012 event dates and locations will be added to the website’s Play! Pokémon section.
"The 2011-2012 Play! Pokémon season has all the makings of becoming the biggest, most competitive Pokémon tournament season to date," said J.C. Smith, director of Consumer Marketing for The Pokémon Company International. "With the new point system and tournament structure, we will give more Pokémon players the opportunity to have fun and compete at our events."
The fun doesn’t stop there, though. The Pokémon Company International is holding its first-ever online video game tournament, the Pokémon Autumn Friendly, October 20th-23rd, 2011. Using Pokémon from the Unova region, players from all over the world will compete for the right to be crowned the Pokémon Autumn Friendly Champion. The action will take place on the Pokémon Global Link’s Global Battle Union site and, though not an official Play! Pokémon tournament season event, players will be the first to battle in a Pokémon-sanctioned Global Battle Union tournament.
Registration for the Pokémon Autumn Friendly will take place October 12th-19th at www.pokemon.com/pgl. Those wishing to compete will need a copy of the Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version game and a Nintendo 3DS™ or a system from the Nintendo DS™ family. They must also have a Pokémon Trainer Club account, which is free and simple to open at www.pokemon.com.
Press Release
Introduction of Championship Points, an Expanded Regional Championships Schedule, and Combined Pokémon TCG and Video Game Tournaments Highlight New Season.BELLEVUE, WA - October 6, 2011 - Across the United States and Canada, veteran competitors and new players of the Pokémon™ Trading Card Game (TCG) and video game should get ready for new, exciting changes being implemented for the 2011-2012 Play! Pokémon tournament season! The Pokémon Company International is rolling out new features that will add more excitement and opportunities to play and win throughout the year.
Starting this season, Championship Points will be awarded at all Pokémon Championship Series events. Now, competing in multiple events throughout the season will give players even more chances to attend the Pokémon World Championships! Pokémon TCG players can begin earning Championship Points right now by attending Battle Road Autumn events, and video game players can begin earning Championship Points starting with Regional Championship events.
To help players increase their chances of earning Championship Points, The Pokémon Company International is splitting its Regional Championships schedule in North America in two, with seven tournaments taking place in mid-November 2011 and eight in mid-April 2012. Now players can attend a maximum of two Regional Championship events out of thirteen being held in the United States and two in Canada.
To make the expanded Regional Championships a more complete Pokémon experience, Pokémon TCG and video game Regional Championship tournaments will now be held during the same weekend and at the same location. Players competing in the TCG tournament will battle on Saturdays, with finals taking place on Sundays, while video game players will compete on Sundays. Players of all skill levels are encouraged to come and compete. And, if TCG players don’t advance to the TCG finals on Sunday, they are welcome to compete in the video game tournament that same day.
The first Autumn Regional Championships kick off on Saturday and Sunday, November 12th-13th, with seven event locations, including Long Beach, California; Lake Buena Vista, Florida; Fort Wayne, Indiana; Crestwood, Missouri; Salem, Oregon; Providence, Rhode Island; and Doswell, Virginia. Players wishing to find out more information should visit www.pokemon.com, as details on the April 2012 event dates and locations will be added to the website’s Play! Pokémon section.
"The 2011-2012 Play! Pokémon season has all the makings of becoming the biggest, most competitive Pokémon tournament season to date," said J.C. Smith, director of Consumer Marketing for The Pokémon Company International. "With the new point system and tournament structure, we will give more Pokémon players the opportunity to have fun and compete at our events."
The fun doesn’t stop there, though. The Pokémon Company International is holding its first-ever online video game tournament, the Pokémon Autumn Friendly, October 20th-23rd, 2011. Using Pokémon from the Unova region, players from all over the world will compete for the right to be crowned the Pokémon Autumn Friendly Champion. The action will take place on the Pokémon Global Link’s Global Battle Union site and, though not an official Play! Pokémon tournament season event, players will be the first to battle in a Pokémon-sanctioned Global Battle Union tournament.
Registration for the Pokémon Autumn Friendly will take place October 12th-19th at www.pokemon.com/pgl. Those wishing to compete will need a copy of the Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version game and a Nintendo 3DS™ or a system from the Nintendo DS™ family. They must also have a Pokémon Trainer Club account, which is free and simple to open at www.pokemon.com.
