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Jan 30 2017
Movie 20 Website Updates with Report from the Next Generation World Hobby Fair '17 Winter Tokyo Fair
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
This is a status report from it!
This year, the Pokémon Booth is filled with all kinds of "Sun/Moon" material.
Here you can enjoy the world of "Pocket Monsters Sun/Moon", the game that was released November 2016.
The first thing you'll see is the life-sized figure of the Nassy living in the Alola region, the setting of "Pocket Monsters Sun/Moon". It is an incredible 10.9m high!
Children walking past the Pokémon Booth would look up at it and shout with joy.
The Pokémon Booth itself is modeled after the four islands of the Alola region, and on "Poni Island", where the Alolan Nassy can be found, there is a photo spot where you can take a picture with the Alolan Nassy.
In this section, we also rent out Pokémon merchandise you can dress up with! Take fun pictures and brag to your friends.
This is the back of the 10.9m Alolan Nassy. The tail with a head is another must-see
The staff will take your pictures at the photo spot.
At the Tokyo fair, the Pokémon Booth got into a state of excitement when Rica Matsumoto, who plays Satoshi in the "Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon" anime, Taiiku Okazaki, who sings the ending theme, and Abareru-kun, who hosts "Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?", appeared.
Then, at "Melemele Island" we have set up "Professor Kukui's Z-Move Laboratory"!
This is a section where you can experience Z-Moves in real life thanks to super high-tech means. Afterwards, you'll be given a QR code that lets you see the movie you just took part in online. The movie is set up so that you can distribute it via twitter etc.
You can experience Z-Moves in real life in the laboratory
"Ula'ula Island" is a section where you can have fun battling the Skull Gang in the Pokémon Card Game!
We will lend out cards, so it's possible for those who didn't bring their own to jump right in and join as well!
There's also "Akala Island", where you can try the stamp rally, as well as a Pokémon Ga-Olé section near the actual Pokémon Booth.
The Next Generation World Hobby Fair is full of fun!
The Osaka fair (in the Kyocera Dome Osaka) will be held February 5th, and the Fukuoka fair (in the Fukuoka Yahuoku! Dome) will be held February 12th.
Admission is free. Make sure to visit the Pokémon Booth!
For further information, see the Next Generation World Hobby Fair website!
© 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. The Nintendo 3DS logo and Nintendo 3DS are trademarks of Nintendo.
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2548
A Status Report from the Next Generation World Hobby Fair '17 Winter Tokyo Fair!
The Next Generation World Hobby Fair '17 Winter Tokyo fair was held in Makuhari Messe Saturday January 28th and Sunday January 29th.This is a status report from it!
This year, the Pokémon Booth is filled with all kinds of "Sun/Moon" material.
Here you can enjoy the world of "Pocket Monsters Sun/Moon", the game that was released November 2016.
The first thing you'll see is the life-sized figure of the Nassy living in the Alola region, the setting of "Pocket Monsters Sun/Moon". It is an incredible 10.9m high!
Children walking past the Pokémon Booth would look up at it and shout with joy.
The Pokémon Booth itself is modeled after the four islands of the Alola region, and on "Poni Island", where the Alolan Nassy can be found, there is a photo spot where you can take a picture with the Alolan Nassy.
In this section, we also rent out Pokémon merchandise you can dress up with! Take fun pictures and brag to your friends.
This is the back of the 10.9m Alolan Nassy. The tail with a head is another must-see
The staff will take your pictures at the photo spot.
At the Tokyo fair, the Pokémon Booth got into a state of excitement when Rica Matsumoto, who plays Satoshi in the "Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon" anime, Taiiku Okazaki, who sings the ending theme, and Abareru-kun, who hosts "Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?", appeared.
Then, at "Melemele Island" we have set up "Professor Kukui's Z-Move Laboratory"!
This is a section where you can experience Z-Moves in real life thanks to super high-tech means. Afterwards, you'll be given a QR code that lets you see the movie you just took part in online. The movie is set up so that you can distribute it via twitter etc.
You can experience Z-Moves in real life in the laboratory
"Ula'ula Island" is a section where you can have fun battling the Skull Gang in the Pokémon Card Game!
We will lend out cards, so it's possible for those who didn't bring their own to jump right in and join as well!
There's also "Akala Island", where you can try the stamp rally, as well as a Pokémon Ga-Olé section near the actual Pokémon Booth.
The Next Generation World Hobby Fair is full of fun!
The Osaka fair (in the Kyocera Dome Osaka) will be held February 5th, and the Fukuoka fair (in the Fukuoka Yahuoku! Dome) will be held February 12th.
Admission is free. Make sure to visit the Pokémon Booth!
For further information, see the Next Generation World Hobby Fair website!
© 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. The Nintendo 3DS logo and Nintendo 3DS are trademarks of Nintendo.
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2548
THE POKÉMON COMPANY INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES RECORD-BREAKING UK SALES FOR POKÉMON TRADING CARDS AND TOYS
London, UK— January 24, 2017 —The Pokémon Company International announced today that Pokémon has achieved record-breaking sales figures at retail in the UK throughout 2016, for its Trading Card Game (TCG) and toys from master toy partner TOMY, as reported by the NPD Group.According to figures recorded by the NPD Group Toys retail tracking service, the Pokémon property recorded a 285% increase in sales throughout 2016 against market growth of 6% in the whole UK toy market. In the last three months, October to December, Pokémon increased sales by 512% versus the 7.7% market growth.
Also, in the Christmas week, Pokémon TCG smashed through the one million pounds sterling barrier, achieving retail sales of £1.29m in a seven-day period, a 733.7% increase on the previous year.
Mathieu Galante, Senior Market Development Manager for The Pokémon Company International, said: “Thanks to the activities celebrating Pokémon’s 20th year, plus the huge impact of our video game releases, interest in the brand has escalated, ensuring figures for TCG and toy sales have been incredible. We fully expect that demand for the product will remain high throughout 2017 as new expansions are introduced to tie in with our new Nintendo 3DS games Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon.”
Steve Buckmaster Managing Director of Esdevium Games - UK distributor of the Pokémon TCG - said: “We are delighted to announce these sensational figures just ahead of Toy Fair and look forward to talking to our retail partners at the show about ways that we can keep the phenomenal demand going. We are very excited about our first Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon expansion, which will be released in February.”
Camilla MacQueen, UK Brand Manager at TOMY Europe said: “We’re excited to be part of Pokémon’s fantastic achievement. We’re expecting 2017 to be another huge year for Pokémon and we’re looking forward to unveiling two new product lines at Toy Fair London that will appeal to collectors of all ages.”
The global phenomenon of Pokémon was first launched in Japan in 1996 as a role-playing game for Nintendo’s Game Boy system and reached the United States and Europe in 1998–99. The first generation of Pokémon games introduced the original 151 Pokémon. Today the Pokémon universe includes more than 800 Pokémon that players can catch, trade, and battle against their opponents in the quest to become the best Pokémon Trainer.
Pokémon has since grown into one of the most popular entertainment properties in the world. It is one of the most successful video game franchises of all time, with more than 279 million video games sold worldwide. In addition, 21.5 billion TCG cards have been shipped to 74 countries in 11 languages, and over 450,000 players take part in Pokémon events every year. There are also more than 900 episodes of the animated TV series, now starting its 20th season.
Jan 19 2017
Movie 20 Website Updates with Information on the Next Generation World Hobby Fair '17 Winter
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
The Next Generation World Hobby Fair '17 Winter will be held at four venues across Japan: In Nagoya, Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka.
A life-sized Alolan Nassy will appear at the Pokémon Booth during this Next Generation World Hobby Fair '17 Winter!
It towers an incredible 10.9 meters!
Go see the gigantic Nassy that inhabits the Alola region for yourself at the venue!
Also, the Pokémon Booth this year will be filled with "Sun/Moon" events!
We will have a corner where we'll use super high-tech means to let you experience the fully powered "Z-Move" attacks that get unleashed by becoming one with your Pokémon, as well as a corner where you can excite yourself with Pokémon Card Game battles even if you don't have your own deck!
And we might have special guests show up at the Pokémon Booth as well?!
Schedule:
Sunday January 22nd: Nagoya Fair (Nagoya Dome)
Saturday January 28th and Sunday January 29th: Tokyo Fair (Makuhari Messe)
Sunday February 5th: Osaka Fair (Kyocera Dome Osaka)
Sunday February 12th: Fukuoka Fair (Fukuoka Yahuoku! Dome)
Also, on Sunday January 29th during the Tokyo Fair, we will hold a special Pokémon stage show at the World Hobby Fair Stage!
The Pokénchi residents will appear and present info on the Pokémon movie and anime!
In addition, there will be an anime theme song concert with Rica Matsumoto and Taiiku Okazaki!
Date and time:
Sunday January 29th at the Tokyo Fair (Makuhari Messe), 11:30am to 12:00am
For further information, see the Next Generation World Hobby Fair website!
© 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. The Nintendo 3DS logo and Nintendo 3DS are trademarks of Nintendo.
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2509
A Life-Sized Alolan Nassy Will Appear! The Next Generation World Hobby Fair '17 Winter is Taking Place
The Next Generation World Hobby Fair '17 Winter will be held at four venues across Japan: In Nagoya, Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka.
A life-sized Alolan Nassy will appear at the Pokémon Booth during this Next Generation World Hobby Fair '17 Winter!
It towers an incredible 10.9 meters!
Go see the gigantic Nassy that inhabits the Alola region for yourself at the venue!
Also, the Pokémon Booth this year will be filled with "Sun/Moon" events!
We will have a corner where we'll use super high-tech means to let you experience the fully powered "Z-Move" attacks that get unleashed by becoming one with your Pokémon, as well as a corner where you can excite yourself with Pokémon Card Game battles even if you don't have your own deck!
And we might have special guests show up at the Pokémon Booth as well?!
Schedule:
Sunday January 22nd: Nagoya Fair (Nagoya Dome)
Saturday January 28th and Sunday January 29th: Tokyo Fair (Makuhari Messe)
Sunday February 5th: Osaka Fair (Kyocera Dome Osaka)
Sunday February 12th: Fukuoka Fair (Fukuoka Yahuoku! Dome)
Also, on Sunday January 29th during the Tokyo Fair, we will hold a special Pokémon stage show at the World Hobby Fair Stage!
The Pokénchi residents will appear and present info on the Pokémon movie and anime!
In addition, there will be an anime theme song concert with Rica Matsumoto and Taiiku Okazaki!
Date and time:
Sunday January 29th at the Tokyo Fair (Makuhari Messe), 11:30am to 12:00am
For further information, see the Next Generation World Hobby Fair website!
© 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. The Nintendo 3DS logo and Nintendo 3DS are trademarks of Nintendo.
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2509
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
The 3D Pokémon movies will be rescreened at Aeon Cinema starting Saturday February 11th!
This will be an extravagant double feature consisting of the first ever 3D Pokémon movie, "Pokémon 3D Adventure: Search for Mew!" from 2005, and "Pokémon 3D Adventure 2: Pikachu's Undersea Adventure" from 2006!
Pikachu, Nyarth and the other Pokémon popping out of the screen is a spectacle to behold!
You set of on an adventure with the Pokémon as well!
*Note that some Aeon Cinema establishments will not be screening this feature. For further information, please see the Aeon Cinema WEB site.
Legendary and mythical Pokémon will appear!
Movie details:
Premiere date: Saturday Feruary 11th
Admission: 500 yen
*Paid admission for childen over 3
*Guests without 3D Glasses will be charged an additional 100 yen per pair.
Run time: Roughly 26 minutes (entire double feature)
Screening theaters: See Aeon Cinema WEB
*For movie times, please inquire at your local theater.
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2498
The First Ever 3D Pokémon Movie Will Be Rescreened in Theaters!
The 3D Pokémon movies will be rescreened at Aeon Cinema starting Saturday February 11th!
This will be an extravagant double feature consisting of the first ever 3D Pokémon movie, "Pokémon 3D Adventure: Search for Mew!" from 2005, and "Pokémon 3D Adventure 2: Pikachu's Undersea Adventure" from 2006!
Pikachu, Nyarth and the other Pokémon popping out of the screen is a spectacle to behold!
You set of on an adventure with the Pokémon as well!
*Note that some Aeon Cinema establishments will not be screening this feature. For further information, please see the Aeon Cinema WEB site.
Legendary and mythical Pokémon will appear!
Movie details:
Premiere date: Saturday Feruary 11th
Admission: 500 yen
*Paid admission for childen over 3
*Guests without 3D Glasses will be charged an additional 100 yen per pair.
Run time: Roughly 26 minutes (entire double feature)
Screening theaters: See Aeon Cinema WEB
*For movie times, please inquire at your local theater.
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2498
Dec 14 2016
Movie 20 Website Updates with Announcement of "Experience It! Gather at the Pokémon School!!"
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
At the end of the year, we are going to air a special Pokémon show!
It's set in the "Pokémon School", where you can actually experience the Pokémon world in real life!
This school of wonders will be holding super exciting classes that will keep you on the edge of your seat!
The students get to attempt to replicate "Sparking Gigavolt", the Z-Move Satoshi and Pikachu fire off in the anime, in real life?
And they also get to try replicating Ashimari's balloons?
And there's a lecture on Z-Move poses from Taiiku Okazaki, who sings the anime's ending theme, on top of that?!
This will be a special full of thrills and excitement! Look forward to it!
Air date/time
Tuesday December 27th, 7:30am to 8:30am
Hosts
Daisuke Miyagawa, Kazuki Iio (from Zun), Ruriko Kojima, Taiiku Okazaki and Denjiro Yonemura
For further information, see TV Tokyo's Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon AniTV site
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2468
We're Going to Air the Special "Experience It! Gather at the Pokémon School!!"
At the end of the year, we are going to air a special Pokémon show!
It's set in the "Pokémon School", where you can actually experience the Pokémon world in real life!
This school of wonders will be holding super exciting classes that will keep you on the edge of your seat!
The students get to attempt to replicate "Sparking Gigavolt", the Z-Move Satoshi and Pikachu fire off in the anime, in real life?
And they also get to try replicating Ashimari's balloons?
And there's a lecture on Z-Move poses from Taiiku Okazaki, who sings the anime's ending theme, on top of that?!
This will be a special full of thrills and excitement! Look forward to it!
Air date/time
Tuesday December 27th, 7:30am to 8:30am
Hosts
Daisuke Miyagawa, Kazuki Iio (from Zun), Ruriko Kojima, Taiiku Okazaki and Denjiro Yonemura
For further information, see TV Tokyo's Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon AniTV site
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2468
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
The Title and premiere date of the 2017 Pokémon movie have been announced!
The title is "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!"
It will premiere Saturday July 15th!
The very first teaser has been released! Check it out right now!
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2474
Announcing the Title and Premiere Date of the 2017 Pokémon Movie!
The Title and premiere date of the 2017 Pokémon movie have been announced!
The title is "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!"
It will premiere Saturday July 15th!
The very first teaser has been released! Check it out right now!
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2474
The December 15th, 2016 episode of Oha Suta revealed the trailer and poster for the 20th Pocket Monsters Movie - I choose you!. The title of the movie shares a similar name as the first episode of the original series of Pocket Monsters. The movie will debut in Japan on July 15th, 2017. The official movie website updated a little while after the airing of Oha Suta with the trailer, poster and a background picture featuring Ho-oh, Satoshi and Pikachu. Images from Oha Suta, the trailer and the website have been added to an Imageboard thread.
Tweet Announcing Movie Information to Air on Oha Suta
2017年夏公開のポケモン映画最新情報を、明日放送の「おはスタ」（テレビ東京系あさ7:05～）にて世界初公開！お見逃しなく！ #ポケモン映画https://t.co/IFlS2sqp7x pic.twitter.com/QnQleqLmzH
— 劇場版ポケットモンスター キミにきめた！ (@pokemon_movie) December 14, 2016
On Saturday, November 19th, 2016, Cartoon Network in the United States aired the Pokémon the Series: XYZ episode "Coming Apart at the Dreams!" which was heavily edited compared to the Japanese version. Many of the scenes featuring Ash and his Pokémon on top of the Prism Tower while he was captured by Lysandre appear to be completely reanimated and not just simple paint edits. A list of all these edits has been added to our episode guide for comparison.
The reason for this edit seems to be that the English dub took exception to Ash and his Pokémon appearing to be in the Crucifixion position and were also tortured by Lysandre while in this captured position. The English dub modified the scenes to instead have Ash's arms and his Pokémon's arms hanging down instead of extended out and they also removed most of the facial expressions of pain. It is unclear if this edit was an attempt to censor religious similarities to the Crucifixion of Jesus, to soften the scene to make it seem like Ash wasn't being tortured or a combination of both.
The reason for this edit seems to be that the English dub took exception to Ash and his Pokémon appearing to be in the Crucifixion position and were also tortured by Lysandre while in this captured position. The English dub modified the scenes to instead have Ash's arms and his Pokémon's arms hanging down instead of extended out and they also removed most of the facial expressions of pain. It is unclear if this edit was an attempt to censor religious similarities to the Crucifixion of Jesus, to soften the scene to make it seem like Ash wasn't being tortured or a combination of both.
The Pokémon Company International officially announced that Pokémon the Series: Sun and Moon will air the first two episodes as a sneak peak on November 20th, 2016.
London, UK—Thursday, 17 November—The Pokémon Company International announced today that it will be airing a first look at Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, which will feature new characters and action-packed adventures that continue the great storytelling and narrative of the Pokémon universe.
In conjunction with a chance to see the first two episodes ahead of the series’ scheduled full release, European fans can also look forward to premieres of the new feature-length animated film, Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.
The film will air on 19 November and the season first look on 20 November in partnership with CITV in the UK. Additional air dates for Pokémon animated content on the channel will be announced at a later date.
A special QR Code is also planned for distribution via the Pokémon TV app from 6 December in Europe. Once scanned in the game, the code enables players to obtain the Mythical Pokémon Magearna. Not only that, but players who purchase Pokémon Sun or Pokémon Moon and connect to the internet between 23 November 2016 and 11 January 2017 can obtain a special Munchlax and a Snorlium Z via the Mystery Gift function. You can even start your adventure early with the Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon Special Demo Version—available now for download from Nintendo eShop at no charge. Players can transfer their Greninja from the demo version to their full-game version of Pokémon Sun or Pokémon Moon when it launches later this month.
THE POKÉMON COMPANY INTERNATIONAL TO AIR FIRST LOOK AT NEW ANIMATED SERIES WITH EUROPEAN PARTNERS
Selected episodes from the new season of the popular Pokémon animated series and latest Pokémon animated movie to be broadcastLondon, UK—Thursday, 17 November—The Pokémon Company International announced today that it will be airing a first look at Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, which will feature new characters and action-packed adventures that continue the great storytelling and narrative of the Pokémon universe.
In conjunction with a chance to see the first two episodes ahead of the series’ scheduled full release, European fans can also look forward to premieres of the new feature-length animated film, Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.
The film will air on 19 November and the season first look on 20 November in partnership with CITV in the UK. Additional air dates for Pokémon animated content on the channel will be announced at a later date.
A special QR Code is also planned for distribution via the Pokémon TV app from 6 December in Europe. Once scanned in the game, the code enables players to obtain the Mythical Pokémon Magearna. Not only that, but players who purchase Pokémon Sun or Pokémon Moon and connect to the internet between 23 November 2016 and 11 January 2017 can obtain a special Munchlax and a Snorlium Z via the Mystery Gift function. You can even start your adventure early with the Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon Special Demo Version—available now for download from Nintendo eShop at no charge. Players can transfer their Greninja from the demo version to their full-game version of Pokémon Sun or Pokémon Moon when it launches later this month.
YouTube Trailer - UK: Pokémon the Series: Sun and Moon Trailer
The Pokémon Company officially announced that Pokémon the Series: Sun and Moon will air on Disney XD instead of Cartoon Network in the United States and it will begin sometime in 2017. A sneak peak at the new series will air on December 5th, 2016.
Don't miss an awesome marathon of Pokémon animation on Monday, December 5, when Pokémon the Series begins its move to its new home on Disney XD. The marathon kicks off with the debut of Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel. In this stunning movie, Ash and the Mythical Pokémon Volcanion must join together for a mission to rescue Magearna from a foe who wants to use Magearna's mysterious power to take control of the kingdom!
The marathon continues with a sneak peek at Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, the next exciting season of Pokémon animation coming to Disney XD next year. Watch Ash and friends take their first steps into the Alola region in the first two episodes of the upcoming season.
On the same day, head to Pokemon.com for the first chance to get the Mythical Pokémon Magearna, one of the stars of the new movie. Players who have already finished their Alola adventure can scan a QR Code to unlock the Pokémon in their Pokémon Sun or Pokémon Moon game with the new QR Scanner feature.
Be sure to check your local TV listings to find the correct channel and time for all these exciting Pokémon animated adventures in your area. And keep checking Pokemon.com for more information on the move to Disney XD and Ash's next adventures.
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Pokémon Moves to Disney XD with a Big Movie Debut
Watch an epic marathon featuring Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel on December 5, and get a sneak peek of the new Pokémon season.Don't miss an awesome marathon of Pokémon animation on Monday, December 5, when Pokémon the Series begins its move to its new home on Disney XD. The marathon kicks off with the debut of Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel. In this stunning movie, Ash and the Mythical Pokémon Volcanion must join together for a mission to rescue Magearna from a foe who wants to use Magearna's mysterious power to take control of the kingdom!
The marathon continues with a sneak peek at Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, the next exciting season of Pokémon animation coming to Disney XD next year. Watch Ash and friends take their first steps into the Alola region in the first two episodes of the upcoming season.
On the same day, head to Pokemon.com for the first chance to get the Mythical Pokémon Magearna, one of the stars of the new movie. Players who have already finished their Alola adventure can scan a QR Code to unlock the Pokémon in their Pokémon Sun or Pokémon Moon game with the new QR Scanner feature.
Be sure to check your local TV listings to find the correct channel and time for all these exciting Pokémon animated adventures in your area. And keep checking Pokemon.com for more information on the move to Disney XD and Ash's next adventures.
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