Hoyts Cinema has revealed that Pokémon: The First Movie will be rereleased in cinemas in Australia and New Zealand on 8 October 2015. Although only Mewtwo Strikes Back has been referenced, the running time is listed as 96 minutes so it is likely that screenings will also include Pikachu's Vacation as per the original release in 1999. No further details regarding session times or participating cinemas have been released as yet.

Synopsis

Giovanni, the leader of Team Rocket, had ambitious plans to take over the world, involving his latest experiment, a powerful clone of Mew—Mewtwo. Mewtwo is very powerful, and also very smart—smart enough to not want to be controlled by Giovanni. It escaped from the lab, and now Mewtwo begins to concoct its own scheme, clandestinely inviting a number of Pokémon Trainers to the ultimate test. Of course, if it's an event for talented Trainers, Ash Ketchum will be right in the front row!

Ash's excitement turns to fear and anger when Mewtwo reveals its plan for domination, creating powerful clones of all of the kids' Pokémon so it can even the "imbalance" between Pokémon and their Trainers. Despite Ash's protests, Mewtwo refuses to believe that Pokémon and people can be friends. But faced with the determination of a young Trainer and the love of his Pokémon, Mewtwo just might have to reconsider, especially when pitted against the power of the mysterious Mew!

Source: http://www.hoyts.com.au/movies/2015/pokemon_the_first_movie_mewto_strikes_back.aspx and http://www.hoyts.co.nz/movies/2015/pokemon_the_first_movie_-_mewto_strikes_back.aspx

The official Pocket Monsters anime site has updated with details on the new anime series Translations follow:

The new Pokémon anime series "Pocket Monsters XY&Z" starts Thursday October 29th at 7pm!

At that point, we will bring you an extravagant one-hour double episode special featuring not only the first episode, but also the XY Special "The Strongest Mega Evolution ~Act IV~"!

At last, the adventures of Satoshi, Pikachu and the others will cross over with Alan's story about Mega Evolution.

The new show "Pocket Monsters XY&Z" will premiere Thursday October 29th at 7pm!

Poster

Story

What secret does the never-before-seen legendary Pokémon Zygarde hide!?
What is this mysterious phenomenon that only happens to Satoshi's Gekkouga!?
What are the goals of Alan and the mysterious organization called the Flare Gang that stand in Satoshi and his friends' way!?
When all these mysteries get cleared up the greatest crisis of all time will befall the Kalos region!

Characters

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	Satoshi and Pikachu: A boy named Satoshi, who dreams of becoming a Pokémon Master, and his partner Pikachu! They are journeying between Pokémon Gyms with the goal of entering the Kalos League.
	Serena: Having discovered her dream of becoming a Pokemon Performer, she's currently challenging the Rookie Class Tripokalons! Her goal is to enter the Master Class! And what she's ultimately aiming for is to become Kalos Queen!
	Citron: The Gym Leader of Miare City! Dreaming of becoming an inventor that brings joy to people and Pokémon, he travels together with Satoshi.
	Eureka: Citron's little sister. Dreaming of becoming a Trainer, she travels together with Satoshi.
	The Rocket Gang: An evil organization that wishes to take over the world. Even in the Kalos region, they aim to get Pikachu, and constantly attack Satoshi and his friends with various schemes! Keep an eye out for these three that persistently get in everyone's way!!
	Alan and Lizardon: A young man who used to be Professor Platane's assistant. He met Fleur-de-lis during his search for Key Stones and Mega Stones. He is currently aiming to become the ultimate Trainer alongside his Lizardon.
	Fleur-de-lis: Director and representative of Fleur-de-lis Labs. An industrialist currently researching whether Mega Evolution energy can be used for peaceful purposes. He gave Alan his Key Stone and Mega Stone in exchange for Alan promising to help him in his research.
	The Flare Gang: A mysterious group searching for Zygarde Core. It appears they are plotting to use the legendary Pokemon Zygarde for something or other, but exactly what that is remains a mystery.
	Zygarde Core Zygarde Cell Zygarde 10% Forme Zygarde 50% Forme Zygarde Perfect Forme Pokémon no one has ever seen before. What kind of role will they play in Satoshi and his friends' adventure!?
	Satoshi Gekkouga

Staff & Cast

Staff:

Executive Director: Kunihiko Yuyama
Director: Tetsuo Yajima
Series Construction: Atsuhiro Tomioka
Character Design: Toshihito Hirooka
Executive Animation Director: Toshihito Hirooka
Art Director: Katsuyoshi Kanemura
Color Keys: Noriyuki Yoshino
Director of Photography: Hisao Shirai
Editor: Toshio Henmi
Music: Shinji Miyazaki
Sound Recording Director: Masafumi Mima

Cast:

Satoshi: Rica Matsumoto
Pikachu: Ikue Ohtani
Serena: Mayuki Makiguchi
Citron: Yuki Kaji
Eureka: Mika Kanai

Musashi: Megumi Hayashibara
Kojiro: Shinichio Miki
Nyarth: Inuko Inuyama
Sonansu: Yuji Ueda

Narration: Unsho Ishizuka

Theme Songs:

Opening Theme: "XY&Z"
Vocals: Satoshi (as voiced by Rica Matsumoto)
Composition: Tomohisa Sako
Lyrics: Tomohisa Sako
Arrangement: Tomohisa Sako, Saku
(SME Records)

Ending Theme:
Coming soon!

Trailer

Source: http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/pokemon_xyz/

As a follow up to the news announced in the October 2015 issue of Corocoro, a press release was distributed and the official Pokémon website released more information on Zygarde formes. High resolution pictures from the press release have been posted on our Imageboard thread. Preliminary details of Ash’s Greninja have also been added to our Anime Character Database.

See New Zygarde Formes in Animation News from Japan!

The latest season of Pokémon has been announced in Japan. See new Zygarde Formes and a new look for Ash’s Greninja!

In big animation news from Japan, new forms for Zygarde and Ash's Greninja have been revealed! In the latest season of Pokémon animation, the Legendary Pokémon Zygarde is discovered to have multiple Formes as it develops into the Pokémon you already know...and beyond!

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	Zygarde Cell: This stage has been identified as the single Cells that make up Zygarde. Cells do not possess any will or thought processes. They're found scattered throughout the region. Since they can't use any moves, researchers question whether they can even be called Pokémon!
	Zygarde Core: At this stage, this aspect of Zygarde is little more than a part of the Pokémon's brain. Unlike the Cells, the Cores are self-aware and can communicate with Cells and other Cores via telepathy. When a change occurs in the local region's ecosystem, Cores have been known to take action.
	Zygarde 10% Forme: Zygarde 10% is the Forme that the Zygarde Core takes when it gathers 10% of the Cells nearby. Capable of traveling over 60 mph (100 km/h), it defeats enemies with its sharp fangs and its incredible speed.
	Zygarde 50% Forme: This Legendary Pokémon watches over and maintains the local ecosystem. Until recently, this was the only known Forme of Zygarde. In actuality, this Forme only has 50% of the Cells in its structure.
	Zygarde Complete Forme: This is the perfect Forme that Zygarde takes when the Core gathers 100% of the Cells. When the ecosystem is under threat, and the Core concludes that the 50% Forme will be unable to deal with it, the Core takes on the Complete Forme. Its power is said to be greater than that of the Legendary Pokémon Xerneas and Yveltal!
	Ash-Greninja: Plus, Ash's Greninja takes on a mysterious new appearance in the latest season! Ash-Greninja is the form that Greninja takes when the bond between it and Ash is raised to the limit. The strength of their bond changes Greninja's appearance, and it takes on the characteristic look of Ash's attire. This phenomenon is also said to have happened just once several hundred years ago in the Kalos region, but it remains shrouded in mystery.

Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/see-new-zygarde-formes-in-animation-news-from-japan/

A page from the October issue of Corocoro Comic has leaked. Translations follow:



THE GREATEST SCOOP OF THE CENTURY!!
A NEW POKÉMON HAS BEEN DISCOVERED! ITS POWER SURPASSES XERNEAS AND YVELTAL!!
IT WILL MAKE ITS DEBUT IN THE ANIME!!

A new Pokémon no one has ever seen before will be revealed in the anime! Moreover, its power exceeds that of many legendary Pokémon!!

This is the legendary Pokémon Zygarde's new form!!

The true identity of the new Pokémon is a new Zygarde form! When Zygarde Core and the myriads of Zygarde Cell scattered around all over gather together, they change to the Complete Form!!

Zygarde's Complete Form!!
When Zygarde 50% Forme encounters an opponent it can't match in terms of power, it transforms! This unleashes its hidden power!!

This power is said to exceed that of Xerneas and Yveltal!

Zygarde Perfect Forme (ジガルデ・パーフェクトフォルム)
Species: Order Pokémon
Type: Ground/Dragon
Height: 4.5 m
Weight: 610.0 kg

Multiple Zygarde Formes have been confirmed!!
Zygarde Core (ジガルデ・コア)
Zygarde Cell (ジガルデ・セル)
The Core merges with the Cell, acting as the brain of all the other Formes.
Zygarde 10% Forme (ジガルデ・10%フォルム)
In combat, it turns into this form. It overwhelms the enemy with its sharp fangs and speed.
Zygarde 50% Forme (ジガルデ・50%フォルム)
The form we've known so far was only 50%!

All these mysteries have the letter "Z" in them!
Don't miss the new TV show "Pocket Monsters XY&Z"!! (ポケットモンスターXY&Z)
This new Pokémon will appear in this new show before it appears anywhere else! And other new Pokémon will appear as well!
Gekkouga gains a new form too!
Satoshi Gekkouga
Gekkouga has a new form too! It resembles Satoshi's clothes... what could it mean!? Stay tuned for breaking news!

Make note of this encounter with Zygarde Core too!

The show will premiere Thursday October 29th at 7pm as a 1 hour double episode special, airing together with The Strongest Mega Evolution Act IV

Another new show, Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?, will premiere as well!
It will start Sunday October 4th 2015 and will air every Sunday from 8am to 8:30am!
The show is hosted by Shoko Nakagawa and Hyadain!

Source Corocoro Comic, October 2015

The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:

The "Pikachu and the Pokémon Musicians Café" Debuts a New Menu Item to Celebrate the Movie's Success and the Cafe's Operation Extension! Pikachu Will be Manager-for-a-Day!

The "Pikachu and the Pokémon Musicians Café by Sweets Paradise" is a café operating until Sunday September 27th in the Sunshine City specialty store area Alpa 1F!

This limited-period café where you can enjoy original menu items and events is now introducing a new menu item to celebrate the movie's success and the extension of the café's operating time: the "Yancham's Mischievous Caffe Latte ~Serena's Yancham ver.~" (756 yen, tax included)!

The "Yancham's Mischievous Caffe Latte" that's been sold until now has power up to this "Serena's Yancham" version, which comes with a pair of sunglasses!
This new menu item will be on sale starting Saturday September 12th!
And not only that, in order to commemorate this new item, Pikachu will be acting as manager for that day!

Take this opportunity to check out the original menu items offered at the "Pikachu and the Pokémon Musicians Café by Sweets Paradise" in Sunshine City!

Manager-for-a-day Pikachu's visiting periods
Date: Saturday September 12th, from 11am, from 2pm and from 4:30pm (*each visit lasts approx. 30 minutes)
Location: Trattoria PARADiSO by SWEETS PARADISE, Sunshine City specialty store area Alpa 1F, 3-1 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima, Tokyo
*This restaurant, which normally serves a rotisserie chicken and cake buffet, has been transformed into a collaboration café for a limited period.

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=1924

Beyond Home Entertainment has announced that a Pokémon Movie Collection - Collector's Tin Blu-Ray Set will be released in Australia and New Zealand on December 2nd, 2015. The limited edition set comes with the first three movies in High Definition. The movies will also be released individually as DVD's on the same day. The movies were previously released by Warner Home Video in the early 2000's. This is the first time that the English dubbed versions of the first three movies are available to purchase on Blu-Ray anywhere in the world. Our DVD/Blu-Ray Database has been updated with all the details for these releases.

The official Pokémon movie blog has updated. We have added a section collecting every single blog entry for easy browsing. Translations follow:

Event Report #13: A Report from the "Stage Greetings! To Celebrate the Movie Becoming a Major Hit! With an Outbreak of Pikachu" Held Saturday August 14th!

Stage greetings just got held to commemorate that that the double feature "Pokémon the Movie XY: The Archdjinni of Rings - Hoopa/Pikachu and the Pokémon Musicians" became such a major hit!

The greetings were held in the Yokohama Minato Mirai area, where the "Dancing? Pikachu Outbreak-Chu" is currently taking place. As a special service, there was also a Pikachu outbreak at the "Aeon Cinema Minato Mirai"!
This is a status report from this Pikachu-filled stage greeting, where guest voice actor Shoko Nakagawa also appeared!

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The movie has just finished screening in the theater, and the audience are standing by for the stage greeting, having all turned into Pikachu themselves!



The moderator, Annnouncer Konno from TV Tokyo, walks in!
Her Pikachu hairband is super cute!



She was followed by Shoko Nakagawa, aka Shokotan, the voice of Mary!



Today, the blockbuster "The Archdjinni of Rings: Hoopa" passed the 1.8 million attendees mark!
Shokotan even went to see it twice!



Announcer Konno:
Yokohama is currently filled to the brim with the Pikachu from the "Dancing? Pikachu Outbreak-Chu", but there's a huge outbreak of Pikachu in the movie as well, isn't there?

Shokotan:
There is! There's a whole ton of them!
When all those Pikachu appeared, what really left an impression on me was that each and every one of them were moving completely independently of each other! Since this in a movie, you get to fully enjoy the various Pikachu in gorgeous animation, including Pikachu you don't normally see, like Madame Pikachu and Doctor Pikachu!

Announcer Konno:
Every time you watch the movie, you discover new things, so I'd love for you to go see it both two and three times!
Also, the thing is, lots of Pikachu have come to this theater as well!



Shokotan:
Yes, I was really looking forward to that! It looks like it's finally time!
These stage greetings filled with Pikachu take place today only!

Let's all call for them! Ready? Aaaand!

"Pikachuuuuuu!"



It's a Pikachu...



It's a Pikachu...!



It's a Pikachu...!!



It's a Pikachu... Outbreak!!!!



The theater explodes with excitement!





Shokotan gets a commemorative photo as well!



And then another one together with Announcer Konno!





These Pikachu are really obedient and nice little fellows!
They move according to Shokotan's signals,



"Face right!"

and dance along as Shokotan sings "DreaDrea", the ending theme to the "Pocket Monsters XY" anime!



DreaDreaDream Power!

This was a fun stage greeting with a total of 20 Pikachu, one that even allowed for the audience to take photos!



The double feature "Pokémon the Movie XY: The Archdjinni of Rings - Hoopa/Pikachu and the Pokémon Musicians" has now exceeded 1.8 million attendants! It's a massive hit!

Hurry up and get yourself to a theater before summer vacation ends!

Tweet from Shoko-tan

ドリドリピカチュウカオス！みんな一斉にドリドリダンス！！ピカチュウ！ありがとう！最高！ pic.twitter.com/3dv1ZSVycv

— 中川翔子@アニソン魂 (@shoko55mmts) August 15, 2015

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=1778

The official Pokémon movie blog has updated. We have added a section collecting every single blog entry for easy browsing. Translations of the new entry follows:

Appear! Movie Details #16: "The Aged Traveler"'s Model Sheets Appear!

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=1715

The official Pokémon movie blog has updated. We have added a section collecting every single blog entry for easy browsing. Translations of the new entry follows:

Appear! Movie Details #15: Read It All in One Go During Obon Break! It Will Make You Want to Watch the Movie Once Again! A Special Reference Guide to the Pokemon Movie Channel!

The currently screening movie "The Archdjinni of Rings: Hoopa" is a huge hit!
These are our recommendations for both those who are wondering whether to go see the movie or those who can't make up their mind if they want to see it again or not!

Here is a presentation of the reading material currently published in the "Pokémon Movie Channel" that will make you enjoy the movie even more!



A personal interview with Director Yuyama about the movie's highlights.
He goes deeply in detail about both this year's movies' thematics and the less glamorous bits of their production.
Recommended reading material for the kind of people that want to enjoy every single bit of a movie.



A Special Movie Pre-Premiere Interview with Director Yuyama #1
A Special Movie Pre-Premiere Interview with Director Yuyama #2
A Special Movie Pre-Premiere Interview with Director Yuyama #3
A Special Movie Pre-Premiere Interview with Director Yuyama #4





This year, material was gathered on Dubai for use as the model for the movie's setting, "Désser City".
This is a status report from that location scouting!
If you've already watched the movie, you might find scenery that feels somewhat familiar!?
And if you didn't travel anywhere during Obon Break... this can put you in the traveling mood, if only in spirit!

Part 1: To the Desert City!
Part 2: Baptism by Fiery Heat and the Marble Mosque
Part 3: The Persian Gulf and Arabian Life Now and Then
Part 4: Gold Coffee and the Water of Life
Part 5: To Old Dubai!
Part 6: Arabian Surprises
Part 7: Souks! Souks! Souks!
Part 8: Prayer and Sunset
Part 9: Into the Desert
Part 10: The Desert of the Red Sand
Part 11: The Burj Khalifa and World Records
Part 12: The Fjords of the Middle East
Part 13: Palm Jumeirah and the Valley of Buildings
Final Part: The Location Scouting is Done





The Pokémon movie has a variety of guest voice actors creating an extravagant lineup this year as well!
We have lots of detailed reports from the events that hyped up the Pokémon movie, such as the pre-premiere and the premiere day stage greetings! Those of you who didn't attend, make sure to check these out!

Summer Means Pokémon! A Report from the Premiere Day's Stage Greetings: Part 1
Summer Means Pokémon! A Report from the Premiere Day's Stage Greetings: Part 2
A Report from the Pre-Premiere
An Account From the Public Dubbing





We've presented model sheets for the movie in "Appear! Movie Information"!
It's a good idea to take a second look at the model sheets after you've watched the movie, too!

"Barza"'s Model Sheets Appear!
"Barza: Young"'s Model Sheets Appear!
"Mary"'s Model Sheets Appear!
"Mary: Young"'s Model Sheets Appear!
"The Traveler"'s Model Sheets Appear!
Concept Art for "Arkhē Valley and its Residents" Appear!
The "Prison Bottle"'s Model Sheets Appear!
"Désser City" Concept Art Appears!
"Désser Tower" Concept Art Appears!
Concept Art for "The Short's Setting" Appear!

The Pokémon Summer is still not over!
The currently screening double feature "Pokémon the movie XY: The Archdjinni of Rings - Hoopa/Pikachu and the Pokémon Musicians" is a huge hit!

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/pokemovie_ch/?p=1755

The official Japanese Pokémon website has revealed details on the upcoming TV special "The Strongest Mega Evolution ~Act IV~".

The Strongest Mega Evolution ~Act IV~ will air this fall! What is this green, Pokémon-like thing that appeared in the trailer for next year's Pokémon movie!?

A special episode of the currently airing, popular anime "Pocket Monsters XY", titled "The Strongest Mega Evolution ~Act IV~", will air this fall! Incredibly, the green Pokémon-like thing that appeared in the trailer for next year's Pokémon movie has also been confirmed to appear! What kind of role will it play in the story? Play close attention to the upcoming information!

Story

Alan's journey in pursuit of becoming the strongest once again takes him to the Kalos region. Wanting to become even stronger, he bets his Mega Ring and Mega Stone on being able to defeat 10 Mega Evolution users in a row.
Alan throws himself into battle. Manon is worried sick about Alan. And Manon's partner, Hari-san the Harimaron, meets a mysterious being. It all leads up to something seriously major...
We've finally reached the final act of the story! Don't miss the shocking climax!!

Characters

"Alan"
A Trainer who travels around to "master Mega Evolution and stand on the top as the strongest".
Although he studied Mega Evolution with Professor Platane once, he...
His partner Lizardon can mega evolve into Mega Lizardon X.

"Manon"
A new Trainer just starting her journey.
She refers to her partner Harimaron as "Hari-san", and always asks it for help.
She travels together with Alan out of a desire to to one day mega evolve herself.

"Daigo"
The Champion of the Houen Region.
He spends his time researching the roots of Mega Evolution.
His partner is an alternate-colored Metagross,
and he has an amazing battle with Alan, using his mega evolved Mega Metagross against Alan's Mega Lizardon X.

"Fleur-de-lis"
A celebrity in the Kalos Region working for Fleur-de-lis Labs.
He gave Alan his Mega Ring and Mega Stone and told him to become stronger if he wanted to protect the people important to him.
It appears he's conducting research on Mega Evolution energy and the Kalos Region's legends, but......?

"Pachira"
A member of the Kalos Region's Elite Four, her partner is a Hellgar.
She and her mega evolved Mega Hellgar stand blocking Alan and Mega Lizardon X's way.
She has the appearance of a news anchor, but is also apparently on friendly terms with Fleur-de-lis!

Voice Cast

Alan: Kensho Ono
Manon: Mikako Komatsu
Daigo: Kenichi Suzumura
Platane: Hiroshi Tsuchida

Staff

Executive Director: Kunihiko Yuyama
Director: Tetsuo Yajima
Series Construction: Atsuhiro Tomioka
Character Design: Toshihito Hirooka
Executive Animation Director: Toshihito Hirooka
Art Director: Katsuyoshi Kanemura
Color Keys: Noriyuki Yoshino
Director of Photography: Tairin Suzuki
Editor: Toshio Henmi
Music: Shinji Miyazaki
Sound Recording Director: Masafumi Mima

This story is centered around a young Trainer named Alan and his partner Lizardon.
"To master Mega Evolution, to defeat all mega evolved Pokémon and stand on top as the strongest":
That is the goal of Alan's journey.

In order to accomplish this, they engage in Mega Evolution Battles against powerful opponents.
They even battle Zumi of the Kalos Region's Elite Four's Mega Kamex....

Also, on their journey they encounter the newbie Trainer Manon and end up traveling together with her.

Trailer

Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2014/09/140919_a01.html?i001=news