On November 16th, 2014 at 7pm, BS Japan will be airing a special broadcast of the 7th Pocket Monsters movie The Sky-Rending Visitor Deoxys (裂空の訪問者 デオキシス). As part of that broadcast, a new special short anime will be shown and information on Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire will also be showcased. Shoko-tan will be the host for this special.

BS Japan Movie 7 Special Broadcast Trailer

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZ4YzBjq4cM

The official Pokémon website has posted the Movie 17 English dubbed prequel short Pokémon Diancie Princess of the Diamond Domain as part of the launch website for the 4th XY TCG expansion set Phantom Forces.


While on a journey to search for Xerneas, Diancie is awakened by a cry for help and goes to investigate. When Diancie's loyal Carbink subjects discover that their princess has wandered off and decide to follow, all four of them find themselves in a sticky situation!

Source: http://xy4.pokemontcgxy.com/diancie/movie-time/

Japanese talent agency 81 Produce has announced that voice actress Kazuko Yanaga (弥永和子) died on November 1st, 2014 at the age of 67 due to Sepsis. She was born on April 14th, 1947 in Fukuoka, Japan and was married to fellow voice actor Hōchū Ōtsuka. She was the Japanese dub over voice for Sigourney Weaver, Susan Sarandon and Jamie Lee Curtis in multiple movies. Pocket Monsters anime fans will recognize her as the voice of Kaneyo (カネヨ).


Source: http://www.81produce.co.jp/ and http://www.81produce.co.jp/list.cgi?lady+7141111123150

Nintendo of Canada has announced that a special screening of Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon will take place in Toronto for Canada's Pokémon Video Game Event and it is free for the first 650 people.

Canada's Pokémon Video Game Event

Join Nintendo of Canada at Bloor HotDocs Cinema in Toronto on November 8th from 11:00am to 2:30pm to celebrate all things Pokémon! Whether you are a fan of the games or the movies, everyone is invited to bring their friends and family to Canada’s Pokémon Video Game Event.

A free download code for a Special Demo Version of the Pokémon Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire games will be given to event guests!

Other activities on-site include photos with Pikachu, Pokémon-themed face painting, Pokémon Art Academy demo stations, and Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire demo stations.

The first 650 guests will receive a free ticket to a showing of Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction that will play from 2:30pm - 4:00pm after the main event. Arrive early if you are keen to watch the special screening as tickets will be given on a first come, first served basis.

When: November 8th – Main event: 11:00am - 2:30pm, Movie screening: 2:30pm – 4:00pm

Where: Bloor HotDocs Cinema at 506 Bloor St W, Toronto

Source: http://www.nintendo.com/en_CA/whatsnew/detail/xU9UVur5oyumhkrOurHk8_rxDTfUluQI

Viewers of the English Pokémon anime that watch the show via American satellite company DISH will unable to watch the channel Cartoon Network due to a contract dispute between Turner and DISH. Cartoon Network airs the latest episodes of the Pokémon anime on Saturday mornings, but DISH Network subscribers will be unable to watch the show until a new contract between the two companies is agreed upon.


As an alternative for viewers that watch the show on DISH Network, Pokémon the Series: XY, Vol. 4 is currently being posted on iTunes and includes the latest episodes of the series. Episodes cost $2.99USD each in HD or $21.99USD in HD for the season block set of 12 episodes.

Turner Networks Removes Channels from DISH as Contract Deadline Passes

DISH Network (NASDAQ: DISH) announced that Monday night Turner Networks removed Boomerang, Cartoon Network, CNN, CNN en Español, HLN, truTV and Turner Classic Movies from the DISH programming lineup. The two companies have been unable to negotiate the terms of a renewed distribution agreement, and Turner refused to extend the overall agreement.

“In the past year, DISH has successfully renewed agreements with many large content providers,” said Warren Schlichting, DISH senior vice president of Programming. “As a result, we are confident that we have offered a deal to Turner that reflects an appropriate value for our customers.”

“DISH has had a productive relationship with Turner Networks for many years,” said Schlichting. “We regret the service disruption to our customers, and remain committed to reaching an agreement that promptly returns this content to DISH’s programming lineup.”

Source: http://about.dish.com/press-release/programming/turner-networks-removes-channels-dish-contract-deadline-passes

The official website for Pocket Monsters XY Special: The Strongest Mega Evolution ~Act II~ has updated with some new info. Translations of the full site follows:

Story

We shall peruse a new story of Mega evolution... where the setting moves from the Kalos Region to the Houen Region

Alan continues his journey to master Mega Evolution and stand on the top as the strongest. Waiting for him in the Houen Region are new mega evolved Pokémon as well as Houen's strongest Trainer, Champion Daigo.

A fierce mega evolution battle against Daigo awaits.

During the battle, a mysterious man suddenly appears.

Also, legendary megaliths lay hidden in Houen.

As all the keys align, the mystery of Mega Evolution gradually unravels. And when those roots are touched upon, the legendary Pokémon Rayquaza descends from the distant sky. All is ready for a fierce battle that will shake the Houen Region to the core.

(メガシンカ…紐解かれる新たな物語。
冒険の舞台は、カロス地方からホウエン地方へ。

メガシンカを極めるため、
そして最強の頂点に立つため旅を続けるアラン。
ホウエン地方で彼を待ち受けていたのは、新たなメガシンカポケモン、そしてホウエン地方の頂点に君臨するチャンピオン・ダイゴだった。

立ちはだかるダイゴとの壮絶なメガシンカバトル。

激闘の中、突如あらわれた謎の男。

そして、ホウエン地方に眠る伝説の巨石。

全てのカギが揃い、メガシンカの謎が徐々に解き明かされていく。
そのルーツに触れしとき、はるか天空より伝説のポケモン・レックウザが出現！
ホウエンを揺るがす壮絶な戦いが幕をあける！！)

Characters

Picture	Biography
	Alan (アラン): 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. 「メガシンカを極め、最強の頂点に立つ」ため、旅を続けるトレーナー。かつてはプラターヌ博士と共にメガシンカの研究を行っていたのだが…。パートナーのリザードンはメガリザードンＸにメガシンカする。
	Manon (マノン): 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. 旅を始めたばかりの初心者トレーナー。 パートナーのハリマロンを「ハリさん」と呼び、いつも助けてもらってばかり。メガシンカに憧れ、アランと一緒に旅をしている。
	Daigo (ダイゴ): 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. ホウエン地方のチャンピオン。 メガシンカのルーツについて、独自の調査を進めている。 パートナーは色違いのメタグロス。 メガシンカしたメガメタグロスとアランのメガリザードンＸが壮絶なバトルを繰り広げる！

Staff and Voice Cast

Staff:
Executive Director: Kunihiko Yuyama (湯山邦彦)
Director: Tetsuo Yajima (矢嶋哲生)
Series Construction: Atsuhiro Tomioka (冨岡淳広)
Character Design: Toshihito Hirooka (広岡トシヒト)
Executive Animation Director: Toshihito Hirooka (広岡トシヒト)
Art Director: Katsuyoshi Kanemura (金村勝義)
Color Keys: Noriyuki Yoshino (吉野記通)
Director of Photography: Tairin Suzuki (鈴木大倫)
Editor: Toshio Henmi (辺見俊夫)
Music: Shinji Miyazaki (宮崎慎二)
Sound Recording Director: Masafumi Mima (三間雅文)

Cast:
Alan: Kensho Ono (小野賢章)
Manon: Mikako Komatsu (小松未可子)
Daigo: Kenichi Suzumura (鈴村健一)
Platane: Hiroshi Tsuchida (土田大)
Narration: Hideaki Tezuka (手塚秀彰)

Trailer

http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/pokemon_xy_me/story/index.html#pv

Source: http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/pokemon_xy_me/index2.html

The Pokémon Company International announced a lot of new license deals with merchandise companies today in Europe. Below is the press release with the full details.

European Licensing Programme takes shape with new team at The Pokémon Company International

Evergreen brand going strong with the launch of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire on November 28, multimillion-euro marketing campaign planned, and numerous licensees on board London, UK—October 6, 2014—The Pokémon Company International announced today several new deals with European licensees. Ten new deals have been confirmed with players as diverse as:

· Arguydal: Food & Drinks
· Aventure Diffusion: Footwear
· Bon Bon Buddies: Confections
· Cartorama: Back-to-School Supplies
· Fashion UK: Apparel
· GB eye: Posters, Wall Art & Accessories
· HORI: Video Game Accessories
· RDS Industries: Video Game Accessories
· Vadobag: Back-to-School Supplies
· Winning Moves: Board Games

These new European licensees join existing partners such as global master toy partner TOMY, whose range includes figures, feature figures, role play and plush, Ultra PRO for trading card game accessories, Sun City for apparel, CTI for bedding, and CyP for back-to-school supplies.

The recent wave of partnerships was spearheaded by a newly established European Market Development team at The Pokémon Company International in London, responsible for licensing, retail, and brand promotions across the continent. The team is headed by Mathieu Galante and has just been expanded by the arrival of Samantha Mortimore and Romina Ialongo. The team will be meeting prospective partners throughout the Brand Licensing Europe 2014 expo at The Pokémon Company International Stand (F070).

“Following the enormous success of Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, which launched on Nintendo 3DS a year ago, and the subsequent introduction of the latest Trading Card Game generation, Pokémon TCG: XY, we’re enjoying a large resurgence in sales and interest in the brand. And across CITV, Netflix, and Disney XD and on iTunes, the TV show is being watched by a huge and ever-growing following,” said Marketing Director Anthony Cornish.

“The newly expanded Market Development team, based in our European headquarters in Chiswick, has been hard at work bringing on board new partners, and we’re very excited to announce the first wave of new partners who will help us bring world-class consumer products to our passionate fans,” added Mathieu Galante, Senior Manager of Marketing Development.

The expansion of the European licensing programme follows a period of growth for the Pokémon brand globally. Pokémon has enjoyed a stellar year following the launch of Pokémon X and Pokémon Y in October 2013 with combined sales of nearly 12 million copies globally in the first four months. Today it is one of the most successful video game franchises of all time, with more than 260 million games sold worldwide since its launch in 1996.

The Pokémon Trading Card Game perennially remains the market leader in trading card games worldwide—more than 21.5 billion cards have been shipped to 74 countries in 10 languages. Recent NPD reports from the UK market have suggested that sales of the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) have risen in 2014 by 51%. New Pokémon TCG expansions launch regularly throughout the year, and the next expansion, Pokémon TCG: XY—Phantom Forces, is set to hit stores in early November.

Future projects for The Pokémon Company International and its partners include the launch of the much anticipated video games Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire for the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 2DS systems on November 28, 2014 . This title is a fresh take on Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire, which launched in 2003 and were fan favourites for the Game Boy Advance system. The launch will be supported by a multimillion-euro marketing campaign.

The Pokémon Company International will be exhibiting at BLE this year at stand F070.

The official Japanese Pokémon Movie website has updated to announce that Pokémon The Movie XY 2 will be released in theaters in Japan in the summer of 2015. A brief teaser trailer was also posted which featured Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre. This is the same teaser trailer was shown at the end of this years movie.


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

Japanese voice actor Iemasa Kayumi (家弓家正) died on September 30th, 2014 but his passing was finally announced on October 8th, 2014. He was born on October 31st, 1932 in Tokyo Prefecture, Japan. He was most known for his role as Kurotowa (クロトワ) in Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (風の谷のナウシカ). More recently he voiced Nefertari Cobra in ONE PIECE. Pocket Monsters fans will recognize his voice from his role as Professor Nanakamado.


81produce, the voice acting company that Iemasa Kayumi was associated with also confirmed his death.


Sources: http://www.81produce.co.jp/ and http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2043092/full/

Last week marked the 14th anniversary of the Pokémon Live! Musical premiering in the United States. Pokemon Live! was a multi-million dollar musical stage show featuring the adventures of Ash, Brock, Misty, Pikachu, Giovanni, Team Rocket and the mechanical Pokémon, MechaMew2. It premiered on Broadway at Radio City Music Hall in September of 2000 and then toured the United States and Canada.


To mark this anniversary, we have compiled a content database article about Pokémon Live. Most of the information in this Pokémon Live! Musical article was obtained from Production Stage Manager Chris Mitchell in late 2012 and is posted with his permission. The information posted is used in an editorial context and only the information relating to the finalized Call Script that we were given permission to post can be viewed in this Pokémon Live! Musical article. Pokémon Live! is Copyright ©2000 Radio City Entertainment, 4 Kids Entertainment and Nintendo.

The article contains the following: Main Page - About the Musical - Permission - CD - Original Cast - Understudies - Staff - Tour Locations - Script - Show Timings - Scene Shift Plot - Meowth and Pikachu Dresser Cues - Sound FX - Cast Flow - Story/Information - Features - YouTube Videos