GAME FREAK Pokémon Sun and Moon Director Shigeru Ohmori (大森滋) was on Pokénchi 95 and he revealed Dusk Form Lycanroc on the show. The official Japanese and English website updated with some info confirming this new form alittle while after the show aired in Japan.


It was also revealed on the show that during SM #37 - Iwanko and the Guardian Deity from the Ruins of Life!, which airs on August 10th, 2017, Ash's Rockruff will evolved into a Dusk Form Lycanroc.


Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/usum/0806/

A Huge Discovery of a New Lycanroc Form

Dusk Form Lycanroc will bare its fangs in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon.

It's been confirmed that a new form of Lycanroc appears in the world of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon—Dusk Form. The colors of Dusk Form Lycanroc's body and eyes differ from those of previously discovered Lycanroc, Midday Form and Midnight Form.

You can't get Dusk Form Lycanroc on your team by ordinary methods, such as discovering the mysterious Pokémon in the wild.

So check back soon for news on how you can get Dusk Form Lycanroc, along with more details on the upcoming Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon games.

Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/a-huge-discovery-of-a-new-lycanroc-form/

The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:

Events Commemorating the Premiere of "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!" Will Be Held at Yokohama World Porters!

We will hold the street event "The Not-Just-Pikachu Pikachu Outbreak-chu!" in the Yokohama Minato Mirai area this year as well! During the event, more than 1500 of the well known Pikachu will appear in the Minato Mirai area!

During this period, we will hold several events commemorating the premiere of "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!" at Yokohama World Porters!



The Pikachu stage show "Island Carnival"
Held 4 times a day every day (each show lasts about 20 minutes)

Times: Wednesday August 9th through Tuesday August 15th at 12:30 am, 1:50pm, 3:10pm and 4:30pm
Location: A special stage next to the Floor 2 front gate leading to the railroad



A celebration of "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!"'s premiere!
We'll be holding a keyword rally where you have to search for the Pikachu hidden inside the shopping center. Are you able to find all the Pikachu hidden there and discover the keyword? If you successfully give us the answer, you'll receive an original coaster!

Times: Wednesday August 9th through Tuesday August 15th



Masked Pikachu appears at the Namco arcade!

Times: Friday August 11th through Sunday August 13th
Location: Namco/Eggnam on Floor 5 *contact the arcade for further information
Contact: 045-222-2567



Pikachu will greet everyone in the theater before the movie starts during this period!
Meet Pikachu at the theater!

Times: Wednesday August 9th through Tuesday August 15th
Location: Aeon Cinema Minato Mirai on Floor 5
*Please contact the theater for screening times and details on the event.



And there's more! "Café 35mm" on Floor 7 gets remodeled for a limited period!!
Make sure to enjoy this specially decorated café!!
Everyone that order something at the "Satoshi and Pikachu's I Choose You! Café" will receive a special shopping bag!

*The bags are limited and will be given out on a first-come-first-serve basis.
*The café does not have any special menu items.

The official Yokohama World Porters website:
http://www.yim.co.jp/
*All imagery is for illustrative purposes only.
*All schedules and event content is subject to change.

©Nintendo/Creatures/GAME FREAK/TV Tokyo/ShoPro/JR Kikaku ©Pokémon ©2017 Pikachu Project
©2017 Pokémon. ©1995-2017 Nintendo/Creatures Inc. /GAME FREAK inc. Pocket Monsters, ポケモン and Pokémon are registered trademarks of Nintendo/Creatures/Game Freak
©2017 BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. Pocket Monsters, ポケモン, Pokémon, ポッ拳 and POKKÉN TOURNAMENT are registered trademarks of Nintendo/Creatures/Game Freak

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3086

Bandai has revealed the next figure in their G.E.M. Series Pocket Monsters. The Pocket Monsters TV Anime series is celebrating the 20th anniversary in 2017 and the G.E.M. Series Pocket Monsters Satoshi & Pikachu Satoshi Gekkouga 【Premium Bandai Limited Bonus】 (G.E.M.シリーズ　ポケットモンスター サトシ＆ピカチュウ＆サトシゲッコウガ【プレミアムバンダイ限定特典付き】) features the hot bonds with Satoshi and his Pokémon Pikachu and Gekkouga. Gekkouga has its Water Shuriken and the splashing water is part of the effect.


In addition, as a Bandai Premium Limited Bonus, a mini clear file with an illustration of Satoshi and his Pokémon Pikachu and Gekkouga is included.

The figures will cost 8,748 yen including tax and its scheduled for shipment in November 2017. High resolution images of this figure set have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Set Content Details:

Product Material: PVC
Target age: 15+
Product Size: Satoshi Gekkouga: Approximately 170 mm
Satoshi: Total length Approximately 110 mm
Pikachu: Approximately 35 mm
Country of origin: China

Source: http://p-bandai.jp/item/item-1000116697/

Toho's website has announced additional free vocal reactions screenings for "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!". Translations follow:

We will hold "free vocal reactions screening" for Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You at theaters all over Japan! Thank you for creating a success!





Pokémon fans all across Japan, sorry to have kept you waiting so long!
To commemorate the blockbuster Pokémon movie,
we've decided to hold "free vocal reactions screenings" at theaters all across Japan!

"We want to sing "Mezase Pokémon Master" with all our might!"
"We want to cheer during Pokémon battles!"
"We want to yell "Pikachu!"!

This is the kind of Pokémon fans whose passionate cheering we're waiting for!
These screenings will allow for cosplay, glowsticks, and of course vocal reactions,
so please don't miss our on this opportunity.

In Hokkaido:
Time and date: Tuesday August 8th at the 7pm screening
Location: Sapporo Cinema Frontier, Hokkaido

In the Tohoku region:
Time and date: Thursday August 10th at the 6:25pm screening
Location: Toho Cinemas Sendai, Miyagi

In the Kanto region:
Time and date: Wednesday August 9th at the 7pm screening
Location: Shinjuku Wald 9, Tokyo
Time and date: Thursday August 10th at the 7pm screening
Location: Toho Cinemas Shinjuku, Tokyo
Time and date: Friday August 4th at the 7pm screening
Location: Yokohama Burg 13, Kanagawa
Time and date: Friday August 4th at the 7pm screening
Location: Toho Cinemas Kawasaki, Kanagawa

In the Kinki region:
Time and date: Thursday August 10th at the 7pm screening
Location: Toho Cinemas Umeda, Osaka
Time and date: Tuesday August 8th at the 7:25pm screening
Location: Toho Cinemas Namba, Osaka
Time and date: Tuesday August 8th at the 7:10pm screening
Location: Toho Cinemas Nijo, Kyoto
Time and date: Tuesday August 10th at the 6:20pm screening
Location: OS Cinemas Mint Kobe, Hyogo

In the Chugoku/Shikoku region:
Time and date: Tuesday August 8th at the 7:30pm screening
Location: Hiroshima Wald 11, Hiroshima

In the Kyushu region:
Time and date: Wednesday August 9th at the 7:30pm screening
Location: T-Joy Hakata, Fukuoka

Notes:
*These are screenings that allow vocal reactions, bringing in cheering equipment, cosplay and singing.
Please realize they will be unsuitable for attendants that want to quietly watch the movie.
*The screenings allow cosplay. However, please do not wear clothes that will obstruct the view for other attendants around you.
*The theaters do not have fitting rooms. Please do not change clothes inside the theater.
*Please do not record video or audio during the screenings without authorization.
*The use of equipment that makes noise, such as gun-type equipment, crackers and flutes, as well as causing annoyance for surrounding attendants by jumping, springing up, flailing, striking objects etc. is strictly prohibited. Excessive occurrances may lead to the screening getting canceled.
*Note that we may be forced to cancel the event due to weather or public transport operation issues.
*Please be considerate of other attendants and refrain from excessive screaming and slanderous remarks towards the movie or its characters or other kinds of insults.
*Purchasing tickets for resale purposes is strictly prohibited.
*You will not be able to change your ticket or get it refunded after exchange or purchase for any reason.
*There are no plans for appearances by any special guests.

Source: http://info.toho.co.jp/17poke_hassei/top.html

The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:

Media Information

Tv Shows:
Monday August 7th: "Melodix!" on Tv Tokyo - Guest (Rica Matsumoto)
Sunday August 13th: "The Pocket Monsters Anime Premium 10" on TV Tokyo - Video Message (from Shiori Sato)
Sunday August 13th: "Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?" on the TV Tokyo Network - Guests (Rica Matsumoto and Asuca Hayashi)

*Note that these are the scheduled publication dates/air dates, and as such are subject to change without notice.
*Broadcast dates will vary depending on where you live. (some areas exempt)
For details, please see the website of your local TV station.

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3102

The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:

"Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!" Premiere Commemoration Events in Vina Walk

To commemorate the premiere of the 20th Pokémon movie, "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!",
events will be held at Ebina Vina Walk!

Dates: Saturday August 5th and Sunday August 6th, 2017
Time: 11am to 5pm (entry closes at 4:30pm)

Event 1:
Keyword rally (participating is free, event is open to 1000 participants a day on a first-come-first-serve basis)
Locate the 7 Pikachu hidden around Vina Walk, find the keyword,
and get a wonderful prize!
Those that find the keyword will also be entered in a lottery where 130 people in total will win Pokémon theater merchandise!

Registration: In front of the information counter on the second floor of building 5

Event 2:
Pokémon Kids Carnival (300 yen per game, event is open to 100 participants a day per game)
Try mini games and receive wonderful prizes!
Location: Next to Lowrys Farm on the second floor of building 5

Event 3:
Meet Pikachu! (participating is free)
Pikachu is coming to Vina Walk! Take photos with your beloved Pikachu!
Event times:
1) 12am to 12:30am
2) 2pm to 2:30pm
3) 4pm to 4:30pm
Location: In front of the Vina Bridge on the second floor of building 5
*In the event of rain, the location of the event may be changed to "Next to Lowrys Farm on the second floor of building 5"

Official Vina Walk website: https://www.odakyu-sc.com/vinawalk/

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3099

The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:

The Nyarth Balloon Appears at Yokohama Minato Mirai, Going After the Outbreak of Pikachu?!

The "Not-Just-Pikachu Pikachu Outbreak-chu!" event takes place in the Yokohama Minato Mirai area
starting Wednesday August 9th!

Nyarth is going to intrude on the event with the Nyarth balloon, going after the outbreak of more than 1500 Pikachu!
If you spot him, please post on Twitter or Instagram using the hashtags #ロケット団 and #キミにきめた
Also, while Nyarth will be chasing the Pikachu on the ground, we'll hold a special Nyarth balloon ride event!

Date and time of event: Wednesday August 9th and Thursday August 10th 2017
Flight 1: 8am to 10am (with balloon ride event, line tickets will be distributed starting at 7:30am)
Flight 2: 4pm to 6pm (no balloon ride event)

Location: South Exit Square, Rinko Park, Pacifico Yokohama

Notes:
*Only flight 1 will have a balloon ride event for guests (lasts about 3 minutes).
Those that wish to participate will need to pick up a ticket, distribution of which starts at 7:30.
*The balloon ride will be closed to new guests once ticket stock is exhausted.
(You'll be able to take photos of the Nyarth balloon from the ground even if you don't have a ticket)
*The balloon has a weight limit, so you may not be able to ride together with your companions.
*Content and time of event are subject to change without notice.
*The event may be canceled due to strong wind, rain or stormy weather.
*Children under the age of 12 will need to be accompanied by a guardian on the balloon.

Facility website: http://www.pacifico.co.jp/



Click here for the dedicated "Not-Just-Pikachu Pikachu Outbreak-chu!" website

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3094

The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:

Reports From the Special Rica Matsumoto & Asuca Hayashi Pokémon Movie Premiere Commemoration Concert & The Pokémon Fes

The special concert that brought everyone in the area together!



On Saturday July 28th, a "Special Rica Matsumoto & Asuca Hayashi Pokémon Movie Premiere Commemoration Concert" was held as part of the "Pokémon Fes I Choose You! in Sunshine City",
which is currently taking place in Sunshine City.



Prior to the concert, the area near the stage was of course completely packed with people impatiently waiting for it to start, all the way up to the third floor!

When Rica Matsumoto and Asuca Hayashi appeared, they were met with loud cheering and applauding.
And then, when Matsumoto called out "I got a Pokémon!" in Satoshi's voice, a loud "Yeah!" roared back from the audience.



The concert started with Rica Matsumoto performing "Alola!!", which acted as the opening theme song to the anime TV series "Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon",
and "Mezase Pokémon Master -20th Anniversary-", the opening theme song to this year's movie.
The audience sang along to both songs, forming a massive chorus.
After her performance, Matsumoto commented "When I was singing (Mezase Pokémon Master), I thought about how the song gives me the happy feeling I'm transcending time and space and singing it together with everyone. I want the song to stay current and not turn into some golden oldie."



Next, Hayashi sang "Chiisaki Mono", the ending theme song to "The Seven-Day Wishing Star Jirachi", followed by "The Oración Theme: Let's Walk Together", the ending theme song to this year's movie. The entire venue was deeply moved by the emotive singing made possible by her overwhelming skill. Hayashi commented "I sang this song with the intent of delivering the emotions of the fans who have loved Pokémon for 20 years."

The Pokémon Fes currently being held in Sunshine City is hot stuff!

The "Pokémon Fes I Choose You! in Sunshine City" currently taking place in Sunshine City is filled with surprising and fun activities. Lots of people have enjoyed this event so far, both children and adults included.



"I Choose You: You're the Star of the Fountain Screen Display" is a spot where you can take photos that make it look like you've entered the Pokémon world. Once you've selected the picture you want as a background and taken a picture with the dedicated camera set up there, this system will then project the composite image onto the giant screen display at the fountain plaza (photos taken here will be posted on the event's official website for one week). People have been striking all kinds of poses and enjoyed the Pokémon world.



And there's no arguing the fact that the most fun activity at the event is the "Stamp rally"!
It involves four stamp spots in the Alpa shopping center and four at the observatory, for a total of eight.
You start off by getting a stamp rally sheet and a "Satoshi's Hat Sun Visor" at the fountain plaza reception desk.
Once you gain the four points from the Alpa shopping center, you'll receive a "Pikachu Sun Visor", and if you then combine this with the sun visor you got when you started, it'll instantly turn into a "Satoshi's Pikachu Sun Visor"!



If you then collect the four stamps from the Sky Circus Sunshine 60 Observatory (*requires an additional entrance fee) and visit the special reception desk in the obervatory, you'll receive a lovely Pikachu pin badge.
If you manage to successfully get all the stamps from both the Alpa shopping center and the observatory, go to the fountain plaza reception desk!
There, you'll get a shot at a tombola where you can win extravagant prizes that serve as a reward for clearing both stamp rallies.
The super extravagant prizes include the latest toys, plushies and more! The tombola has already been spun by people that have visited all eight spots!



The observatory also contains an exhibit of the drawings by both the winners of the "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!" drawing contest and the celebrities that participated, as well as an exhibit of famous scenes from the anime and the movies selected by 20 cast members and celebrity Pokémon fans.
When we had the celebrities choosing the scenes, they all once again sensed the history of Pokémon and their love for it as they worked on choosing different scenes than the others.



The observatory also has wonderful photo spots, among other things.
The biggest surprise is the legendary Pokémon "Houou" adorning a wall.
There's a special trick to it you'll see if you take a picture here with the flash on! Go there and see for yourself what happens.
It'll definitely surprise you, so make sure to give it a try!

The Pokémon Fes is filled with things that will let you fully enjoy the world of the movie, both before you've watched it, and of course, after you've watched it.
The "Pokémon Fes I Choose You! in Sunshine City" lasts until Thursday August 24th 2017!

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3035

The Pokémon Company International and Fathom Events have announced that Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! will be coming to theaters around the world on Sunday, November 5th, 2017 and Monday, November 6th, 2017.

The Pokémon Company International and Fathom Events Bring Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! to Theaters for a Two-Day Cinema Event

New Animated Movie Featuring Ash and Pikachu’s Origin Story Coming to Cinemas Worldwide as a Limited Theatrical Release on November 5 and 6, 2017
Bellevue, WA, and Denver—July 31, 2017—The new animated film Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!, based on the globally popular Pokémon brand, is coming to movie theaters around the world for two days this November. The Pokémon Company International announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Fathom Events, the recognized leader in event cinema distribution, for international theatrical rights to the highly anticipated movie outside of Asia.

Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! is an origin story highlighting Ash and Pikachu’s first meeting and their adventures as they search for the Legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh. The iconic pair encounter familiar faces along the way, new characters including Trainers Verity and Sorrel, and even a mysterious new Mythical Pokémon, Marshadow. Challenges and epic Pokémon battles abound in this unique new story about the beginning of one of the most beloved friendships in popular culture.

“As an origin story, Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! is the perfect way for a new generation of Pokémon fans to experience the beginning of Ash and Pikachu’s friendship, and it offers longtime fans an exciting new look into the start of their epic adventures,” said Colin Palmer, vice president of marketing at The Pokémon Company International. “We’re excited to work with Fathom Events, whose expertise in unique theatrical event activations will offer families and fans the opportunity to come together and experience the excitement of Pokémon animation on the big screen.”

Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! will be shown in movie theaters for two days only, on Sunday, November 5, and Monday, November 6, 2017, in select international markets. More details, including screening times and special offers, will be available soon. The movie is already winning over crowds of moviegoers in Japan, where the franchise began, as it opened at the top of the charts for its first weekend.

“Fathom Events is thrilled to work with The Pokémon Company International to bring Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! to the US and international event cinema markets,” Fathom Events CEO-elect Ray Nutt said. “We can’t wait to deliver a high-caliber Pokémon cinema event that fans around the world won’t want to miss.”

More information, including participating theater locations, ticketing dates, and event details, will be available soon on www.FathomEvents.com . Parents and fans can visit the site now to sign up and receive updates and details about the upcoming limited theatrical release.

To learn more about Pokémon animation, visit www.Pokemon.com and join the conversation on social media with #PokemonIChooseYou.

The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:

Media Information

Magazines:
Tuesday August 1st: "TV-kun" - Presentation of attendance gifts
Tuesday August 1st: "Kindergartener Magazine" - Coloring page etc.

Tv Shows:
Sunday July 30th: "Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?" on the TV Tokyo Network - Marshadow special/Guest (Koichi Yamadera)
Sunday July 30th: "The Pocket Monsters Anime Premium 10" on TV Tokyo - Message (from Rica Matsumoto)
Sunday August 6th: "The Pocket Monsters Anime Premium 10" on TV Tokyo - Message (from Kanata Hongo)

*Note that these are the scheduled publication dates/air dates, and as such are subject to change without notice.
*Broadcast dates will vary depending on where you live. (some areas exempt)
For details, please see the website of your local TV station.

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3023