The official Japanese Movie 22 Twitter account has updated with information on the movie's first trailer. Translations follow:

The new trailer for Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution" will be shown during the Oha Suta episode airing tomorrow, Friday March 1st.

Oha Suta airs at 7:05am on the TV Tokyo network.


Source: https://twitter.com/pokemon_movie/status/1101044336005771265

The official Japanese Movie 22 website has updated with information on the annual movie drawing contest. Translations follow:

Organized by 12 Shogakukan magazines! The Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution Drawing Contest

We are holding a mass commission for your Pokémon drawings!
Color in the specified submission forms, draw whatever Pokémon and pictures your want around them, and complete the drawing according to the provided theme!
Believe it or not, the drawings selected as the grand prize winners will appear in this year's movie alongside the names of the winners!

Draw wonderful drawings and send them in en masse!

Themes


For Pokémon Fan, Kindergartener Magazine, Shogakukan Kids, TV-kun, Corocoro Comic, Corocoro Ichiban!, Shonen Sunday and Corocoro Aniki: Draw a cool battle scene featuring "Mewtwo", the Pokémon that appears in this year's movie!
For First Grader Magazine, Pucchigumi and Cíao: Draw a scene featuring "Mew", the Pokémon that appears in this year's movie, happily playing!
For Sunday Web Every X Pixiv: Draw freeform, using "Mewtwo" and "Mew" as your themes!

The Grand Prize (1 winner from each magazine, for a total of 12 winners)


*The Nintendo Switch game "Pocket Monsters Let's Go! Pikachu / Let's Go! Eievui" (pick one) + one "Monster Ball Plus"
Prize provided by: Pokémon
*Your drawing and your name will be presented in the movie

The Runner-Up Prize (5 winners from each magazine, for a total of 60 winners)


*A set of MonCollé EX "Mewtwo" and "Mew" figures
This is a set of Mewtwo and Mew, who both play a role in the movie!
Prize provided by: Takara Tomy


Submission rules (read through these with an adult):
If sending in the specified submission forms included with the various magazines:
Cut out the submission form from one of these magazines, finish your drawing, fill in your address, name, phone number, gender, grade and name of other person in the household, then send it in.
If sending in a downloaded submission forms:
Download one of the submission forms from below, print it out, cut it out following the dotted lines, finish your drawing, fill in your address, name, phone number, gender, grade and name of other person in the household, then paste in on the front (the part you write the address on) of a postcard or standardized postcard. Paste your drawing on the back of the postcard, then send it in.
If you're not using a standardized postcard, don't forget to add a 62 yen stamp.

Pokémon Fan, on sale February 28th
Kindergartener April issue, on sale February 28th
TV-kun April issue, on sale February 28th
First Grader April issue, on sale February 28th
Pucchigumi April issue, on sale March 1st
Ciao April issue, on sale March 3rd
Corocoro Comic April issue, on sale March 15th
Corocoro Aniki Spring 2018 issue, on sale March 15th
Shonen Sunday, on sale March 20th
Corocoro Ichiban May issue, on sale March 20th
Shogakukan Child Education Division Web Site Shogakukan Kids, starts taking submissions March 4th
Sunday Web Every X Pixiv, starts taking submissions March 15th
"Sunday Web Every" allows you to submit freeform drawings online, no paper needed!

*All rights relating to the winning drawings (including the rights provided in Article 27 and Article 28 of the Copyright Law) shall belong to The Pokémon Company. 
Winners will not exercise any moral rights to winning drawings.
*Please note that submitted drawings can not be returned.
*Please go here for information on the handling of personal information sent with the drawings.


Announcement of winners:
Winners of the grand prizes will be announced in the movie itself alongside the winnners' names and drawings. All winners will be announced in each magazine and on the official movie website.

Jury:
Tsunekazu Ishihara, Kunihiko Yuyama, Ken Sugimori, Masakazu Kubo, Junya Okamoto, Hidenaga Katakami, Toho's advertising managers, each magazine's editor-in-chiefs (listed in no particular order)

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

The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:

Media Information

Magazines:
Thursday February 28th: "TV-kun" - Information on the movie
Thursday February 28th: "Pokémon Fan" - Information on the movie
Thursday February 28th: "Kindergartener Magazine" - Information on the movie
Thursday February 28th: "First Grader Magazine" - Information on the movie
Friday March 1st: "Pucchigumi" - Information on the movie
Friday March 1st: "Cíao" - Information on the movie

*Note that these are the scheduled publication dates, and as such are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3595

The official Pokémon TV redesigned app was launched on February 20th, 2019 for Apple iOS and Android. The updated Pokémon TV app makes it easier than ever to watch your favorite episodes and movies. There are also apps for Kindle, Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV.

Pokémon TV Redesigned Details:

Download the redesigned Pokémon TV app, complete with awesome new features and even easier navigation! Watching your favorite Pokémon animated adventures on all of your devices has never been easier. Stream movies, episodes, and special animated features starring Ash, Pikachu, and all of their friends, all at no cost!

Easily Watch Across Devices!
When you sign in with your Pokémon Trainer Club account, your episode and season progress will be saved across all of your devices.

Watch Full Seasons!
Catch up on full seasons at a time. Current full seasons include: Season 1: Indigo League, Season 20: Sun & Moon, and Season 21: Sun & Moon—Ultra Adventures (all aired episodes).

Stay Up to Date with Push Notifications!
We’ve also added push notifications to alert you when new movies and episodes have been added. With push notifications enabled, you’ll be the first to know what awesome adventures await the next time you watch!

Watch Offline!
If you’re planning to be without internet service for a while, don’t worry! With the updated app, you can download episodes or a movie for offline viewing. This video will be stored to your device, so you can watch on that long airplane flight!

The Pokémon TV app is the perfect way for fans to watch their favorite episodes.

Press Release - Pokémon TV Mobile App

Watch your favorite Pokémon episodes, movies, and more on the updated Pokémon TV app! Enjoy a fresh new interface that makes it easier to browse and watch. When you finish watching a video, the Pokémon TV app will give you suggestions on what to watch next. Plus, new Pokémon Trainer Club integration lets you start an episode on one mobile device and continue watching on another.

Catch the adventures of Ash, Pikachu, and many amazing characters and Pokémon as they explore, battle, and spar against Team Rocket. Dozens of episodes are available for you to watch and re-watch as much as you like, all at no charge.

The updated Pokémon TV app is available for many mobile devices, including the iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Android devices, and Kindle Fire. The apps for Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and select smart TVs will be updated soon.

If you're heading somewhere without a reliable internet connection, you can download an episode, movie, or feature for offline viewing. This video will be stored to your device so you can watch it any time. There's no limit to how many downloads you can store—with the Pokémon TV app, you're ready to watch wherever and whenever! The video will automatically be removed from the download section of the app after one week.

Optional push notifications let you know when more movies and episodes have been added. With push notifications enabled, you'll be the first to know what awesome adventures await the next time you watch!

Have fun watching the amazing adventures of Ash and friends now on the Pokémon TV app!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/app/pokemon-tv/

The official Pokémon website has announced some Pokémon Day 2019 Activities for Canada and the United States in addition to the ones that were previously announced for the Nintendo Store in New York City.

Fun Pokémon Day 2019 Activities Abound

Pokémon Day nears! Get ready for a bunch of awesome events and activities.

This Pokémon Day is sure to be huge, with exciting news and events celebrating more than 20 years of Pokémon fun. Pokémon Day itself is February 27, the anniversary of the release of the very first Pokémon games in Japan. But the events planned are too big to fit into just one day—look forward to exciting Pokémon Day festivities throughout the week and beyond.

Pokémon TCG fans, be sure to check out the Trade & Play events happening at GameStop and Best Buy in the United States, as well as at EB Games in Canada. Meet up with fellow players and collectors to battle and trade, and pick up a free oversize booster pack—containing a three-card mini pack and other fun goodies—while supplies last. The fun starts February 23. Click here for complete details on the Trade & Play events.

Settle in to watch all the Pokémon episodes you want when Twitch.tv offers another Pokémon the Series marathon from February 27 through May 5. Fans can head to Twitch.tv/twitchpresents to watch episodes from Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl, Pokémon the Series: Black & White, and Pokémon the Series: XY, as well as select movies. Twitch will also showcase some of their favorite episodes and movies all day on February 27, highlighting Pokémon such as Pikachu, Zekrom, Eevee, Snorlax, and others that appear as part of a TAG TEAM in the recently released Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Team Up expansion.

Disney XD in the US will join the fun by airing blocks of fan-favorite episodes on February 27 starting at 3:30 p.m. Plus, YTV in Canada will air a marathon of the final four episodes of Sun & Moon—Ultra Adventures starting at 1 p.m. PST. Check your local listings to confirm time and channel.

To mark this year's Pokémon Day, the Pokémon Center is debuting a new line of premium apparel called Poké Ball Classics. The collection includes clothes and accessories featuring a clean Poké Ball pattern that's perfect for when you want to dress your best but also show off your Pokémon pride. The Poké Ball Classics collection launches February 27 at PokemonCenter.com.

Following last year's big Pikachu Funko Pop! reveal, Bulbasaur is the next Pokémon to get the Funko Pop! treatment. Look for this beloved first partner Pokémon to arrive in Pop! form on February 27.

Have fun celebrating Pokémon Day 2019!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/fun-pokemon-day-2019-activities-abound/

Pokémon TCG Trade & Play Day Heading to a Store Near You

Bring your Pokémon TCG cards to participating retailers to trade with other fans and get a special oversize pack.

Get an early start on Pokémon Day 2019 festivities by heading to select retailers for a Pokémon Trade & Play Day. Celebrate the fun of playing the Pokémon Trading Card Game with friends, as well as the recent release of the latest Pokémon TCG expansion, Sun & Moon—Team Up.

Visit a participating Best Buy location on February 23 or a participating GameStop on February 23–24 to meet up with other Pokémon fans, receive a special oversize booster pack, and trade Pokémon TCG cards with other attendees. Canadian residents can head to Toys“R”Us on February 16 or EB Games on February 23 to take part in Pokémon Trade & Play Day.

The oversize booster packs contain a 3-card mini pack of Pokémon TCG cards, a Pokémon coin, a fun activity sheet, and a guide to the Pokémon TCG. Everyone is invited to bring their Pokémon TCG cards to trade and show off with other fans. Organizers at each store will also have Pokémon TCG cards that they can trade with guests. There is no cost to participate in this event, but please note that the giveaways are only available while supplies last.

So, organize your trade binders and get ready for Pokémon Trade & Play Day! And be sure to check out the selection of new Sun & Moon—Team Up cards while you're there.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-tcg-trade-play-day-heading-to-a-store-near-you/

Press Release - Pokémon Day 2019

Pokémon Day, the annual pop-culture holiday dedicated to all things Pokémon, arrives on February 27, and The Pokémon Company International has announced a variety of offerings to help fans celebrate. This year, Pokémon Trainers can look forward to Pokémon Trading Card Game events, curated animated content on Twitch and Pokémon TV, new merchandise from Pokémon Center, retail promotions, and more.

On February 27, 1996, the first Pokémon video games, Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green, released in Japan, kicking off a global phenomenon that would become one of the most popular entertainment franchises in the world for more than 20 years. In commemoration of this pop-culture milestone, The Pokémon Company International provides fans with activities, products, and promotions that give them additional opportunities to engage with the Pokémon brand.

“Pokémon Day is about celebrating the incredible fans that have made Pokémon one of the most beloved entertainment franchises in the world,” said J.C. Smith, senior director of consumer marketing for The Pokémon Company International. “As a thank-you to the community, we're excited to provide them with more ways to experience all things Pokémon.”

Key Pokémon Day highlights include:

Pokémon Trading Card Game Trade & Play Events
Select retailers, including GameStop and Best Buy in the US and EB Games in Canada, will host Trade & Play events for the Pokémon Trading Card Game in celebration of the latest expansion, Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Team Up. Attendees will receive a free oversize booster pack containing cards and other goodies (while supplies last), and they'll have the opportunity to play the Pokémon TCG and trade cards with other fans. Event details for participating retailers are as follows:

• GameStop: Over 2,500 stores in the US will host events on February 23 and February 24. In addition, GameStop will release an exclusive Lapras plush by Wicked Cool Toys during the events.
• Best Buy: Over 100 stores in the US will host events on February 23.
• EB Games: Over 100 stores in Canada will host events on February 23.

Curated Animated Content on Twitch, Pokémon TV, and Broadcast
Trainers will be able to relive some of their favorite moments from the animated TV series and movies as the Twitch Pokémon Marathon returns on Pokémon Day. From February 27 through May 5, fans can tune in to twitch.tv/twitchpresents to watch Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl, Pokémon the Series: Black & White, Pokémon the Series: XY, and select movies.

Twitch will showcase some of their favorite episodes and movies all day on February 27, with content highlighting Pokémon like Pikachu, Zekrom, Eevee, Snorlax, and others that appear as TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX from the recently released Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Team Up expansion.

On Pokémon TV, available via the app for iOS and Android devices and on Pokémon.com, fans can watch episodes featuring Gengar and Mimikyu, which can also be found paired together as a TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX. Disney XD in the US and YTV in Canada will also join the fun by showcasing blocks of fan-favorite episodes on February 27.

Brand-New Collection from Pokémon Center
Pokémon Center will release Poké Ball Classics, a new collection of premium-quality apparel and accessories that are fitting for the workplace and dressy occasions. Sporting a clean and crisp Poké Ball pattern, the line includes a bifold wallet, tie, infinity scarf, polo shirt, messenger bag, and Fossil watches for women and men.


Poké Ball Classics will be available starting February 27 at PokemonCenter.com, the premier destination for Pokémon merchandise in the US.

Pokémon Streetwear Collaboration with 10.Deep
Pokémon will soon debut a US streetwear apparel collaboration with streetwear brand 10.Deep Clothing Inc. The Pokémon Company International and 10.Deep have partnered to create a capsule collection for spring/summer 2019, with apparel featuring the infamous Team Rocket.


The items will be available on February 27 at a pop-up event taking place at the 10.Deep flagship store in New York City and on 10Deep.com. Following the initial launch, the line will be available at select boutiques.

Special Toys and Retail Promotions
On February 27, The Pokémon Company International and Funko will add Bulbasaur to their roster of Funko Pop! Pokémon figures. Fans can sign up at Funko.com to receive updates on product availability.

In addition, Build-A-Bear Workshop will offer an online discount of up to 30 percent off all Pokémon bundles at buildabear.com and buildabear.co.uk from February 25 through February 27.

Japan's Daily Sports newspaper announced on Friday, February 8th, 2019, that voice actor Kinryu Arimoto (有本欽隆) died on Friday, February 1st, 2019 from esophageal cancer. He was born on February 11th, 1940 in Tottori, Japan and was 77 years old.


Pocket Monsters anime fans will know him from his roles as Ford from the Orange Islands episode The Little Coil on the Prairie! and Denjirō from the Gold and Silver episode The Poppo Man and his Carrier Poppo!.

Source: https://www.daily.co.jp/gossip/2019/02/08/0012049713.shtml

The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:

A Report from the Next Generation World Hobby Fair '19 Winter Tokyo Fair

The Next Generation World Hobby Fair '19 Winter is currently underway.
Today, we will give a status report from the Tokyo fair, which was held in Makuhari Messe Saturday January 26th and Sunday January 27th!



The Pokémon Booth included a gigantic "Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution" installment!
In addition, "Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution" flyers were given out next to the booth, together with Next Generation World Hobby Fair-exclusive "Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon" multi stands.



"Special Pokémon Anime Concert & Talk Stage Shows" were held at the stage inside the Pokémon Booth.
Rica Matsumoto and Taiiku Okazaki were present on Saturday January 26th,
raising the roof by watching the teaser for "Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution" together with the audience,
challenging them to Pokémon tongue twisters, and more!
In addition, we got passionate performances of, among other songs, "Alola!!" and "Mezase Pokémon Master -20th Anniversary-" by Rica Matsumoto
and "Pose" and "Kimi no boken" by Taiiku Okazaki, sending the venue into a state of excitement!
During the afternoon show, Sunshine Ikezaki was present as well, making the show even more passionate!!!!!



Other shows were hosted at the event stage as well, all of them attracting a huge crowd;
During the "Pokémon Card Game: Battle Abareru-kun! Come Forth, Challengers! Stage Show",
everyone were cheering on the challengers that were selected from the audience,
and during the "Special Pokémon Ga-Olé Stage Show",
everyone were holding their breath in excitement during the thrilling battle against Ultra Necrozma!
Lots of people also showed up at the "Pokémon Card Gym" section of the booth, where you could take part in Pokémon Card battles using your own deck,
and where victorious players were entered in a lottery of which winners got to challenge Gym Leaders to a battle!
An air of enthusiasm was constantly surrounding the Pokémon Booth!



On the second day of the Tokyo fair, Sunday January 27th,
the "Pokénchi Presents a Special Pokémon Stage Show" was held at the World Hobby Fair Stage.
The Pokénchi residents Shoko Nakagawa, Hyadain, Abareru-kun and Rinka Otani were present,
enjoying the teaser for "Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution" on a gigantic screen.
Both kids and adults had a blast at the show, and the audience even included dads and moms who said they had watched the first Pokémon movie when they were kids!

The Next Generation World Hobby Fair '19 Winter Tokyo fair ended up being a great success, the atmosphere having burning with excitement so heated it even blew away the cold midwinter air.

The Next Generation World Hobby Fair '19 Winter Osaka fair is planned to be held in the Kyocera Dome Osaka on Sunday February 17th!
http://www.whobby.com/

Source: https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3584

The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:

Media Information

Magazines:
Thursday January 31st: "TV-kun" - Information on the movie

*Note that these are the scheduled publication dates, and as such are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3566

The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:

Let's Have Fun at the Pokémon Booth at the Next Generation World Hobby Fair '19 Winter

The Next Generation World Hobby Fair '19 Winter
will be held at three venues throughout Japan, starting with the Nagoya fair Saturday January 19th and Sunday January 20th,
and continuing with fairs in Tokyo and Osaka.

The Pokémon Booth will have
a massive "Mewtwo Strikes Back EVOLUTION"-themed installment!
There will also be fun stage shows presenting the latest information on the movie, etc.
There's also lots more fun to be had at the booth, like a section where you can play with Pokémon Cards to your heart's content,
a photo spot and more, so make sure to come check it out!

We will also be giving out limited edition Next Generation WHF "Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon" multi stands (assembly required),
which you can use to hold your pens, remotes, smartphones, glasses and the like*.
Make sure to get one when you come visit! (*available while supplies last)

On Sunday Jaunary 27th, during the Tokyo Fair,
we'll hold the Pokénchi Presents a Special Pokémon Stage Show.
The Pokénchi residents will bring your the hottest news on everything Pokémon,
including the movie, the video games and the anime, in a more passionate manner than anyone else!

Fair schedule:
Saturday January 19th - Sunday January 20th: Nagoya Fair (at the Nagoya Dome)
Saturday January 26th - Sunday January 27th: Tokyo Fair (at the Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall (Chiba))
Sunday February 17th: Osaka Fair (at the Kyocera Dome Osaka)
*note that there is no Fukuoka fair this time

Source: https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3562

The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:

Media Information

Magazines:
Monday January 21st: "Corocoro Ichiban!" - Information on the movie

*Note that these are the scheduled publication dates, and as such are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3559