The Pokémon Company International and Fathom Events announced that tickets for this years Movie 21 Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us are now on sale in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. The movie will be in theaters for a limited time with showings on November 24th, 26th, and 28th, and December 1st, 2018.

Purchase Tickets Now for Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us

The new Pokémon animated film arrives in theaters this November. Don’t miss it!

Ash and Pikachu are returning to the big screen for a limited time in the latest Pokémon animated film, Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us, on November 24, 26, and 28, and December 1. Tickets for these screenings can now be purchased at www.FathomEvents.com and participating theater box offices.

In Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us, Ash and Pikachu journey to a seaside city filled with a delightful cast of characters, including a young athlete, a compulsive liar, a shy researcher, a bitter old woman, and a little girl with a big secret. They're sure to encounter unique challenges and plenty of thrilling Pokémon battles while learning the value of teamwork and putting aside their differences.

Check out the trailer for Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us above. For more information including participating theater locations and to purchase tickets, visit www.FathomEvents.com.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/purchase-tickets-now-for-pokemon-the-movie-the-power-of-us/

On April 20th, 2018, Studio Hamburg Enterprises released Pokémon the Series XY (Pokémon Die TV-Serie XY - Staffel 17) on Blu-Ray in Germany. This marked the first time anywhere in the world that this season had been released on a retail high definition capable physical media and also the first time a Pokémon season that was originally mastered in high defintion was available on Blu-ray. This review specifically focuses on XY episode 1 and comparing it to various releases from around the world.

Review Link: Read the full review by clicking here!

The official Pocket Monsters Sun and Moon anime website has announced that the Pocket Monsters anime will be changing its weekly airing date and time to Sunday's at 6PM on TV Tokyo from its current time slot, Thursday's at 6:55PM JST. The last episode to air during the current time slot will be the episode on September 13th, 2018, after-which the series will have a two week break before it transitions to its new time on October 7th, 2018. This new time shift happens just over 2 years since the move to the 6:55PM slot.


"An important message from Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon! Starting Sunday, October 7th, 2018, the show will begin airing on Sunday's at 6:00pm! Be sure you don't forget!!"

Source: http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/pokemon_sunmoon/news/index.html#211518

Hirokazu Oshida - Head of TV-Tokyo's animation division Quote:

The head of TV-Tokyo's animation division, Hirokazu Oshida (押田裕一) was quoted by Yahoo News Japan discussing the change in the shows air time.

"Starting in the fall of 2018, TV Tokyo will create a new anime programming block on Sunday evenings from 5:30pm to 6:30pm which is targeted at families, particularly children. As people's lives and viewing habits change, we want to change our focus towards the concept of "spending your days off relaxing with your family." Starting with those two programs (Boruto Naruto Next Generations and Pocket Monsters Sun and Moon) and continuing on with shows like "Moya-Moya Summers 2", "Emergency SOS! The Great Plan to Drain All the Water from the Pond", and "Ikegami's Sunday Primetime World", we hope the whole family will come together to enjoy TV Tokyo's programming. We're going to continue striving to make sure everyone continues to love these shows for a long time. Please look forward to both these programs."

「２０１８年秋、テレビ東京は日曜日の１７時３０分～１８時３０分を子どもたちを中心とした家族に向けて、アニメ番組を編成いたします。生活環境、視聴環境が変化する中、『休日ゆっくり、家族一緒で』をコンセプトに新たなるスタートを切りたいと考えています。両番組から始まり『モヤモヤさまぁ～ず２』（日曜後６・３０）『緊急ＳＯＳ！池の水ぜんぶ抜く大作戦』（日曜後７・５４、月１回）『日曜ゴールデンの池上ワールド』（日曜後７・５４）と休日の家族団らんで過ごす時間を、テレビ東京で楽しんでいただければと思います。今後も長く皆さまに愛される番組になるよう、全力を挙げて参ります。どうぞ、両番組の活躍にご期待ください。」

Source: https://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20180830-00000116-spnannex-ent

The official Pokémon website has announced that a two-month marathon of the Pokémon anime will air on the TwitchPresents channel starting on August 27th, 2018. The marathon will be broadcast in English, French @ (/twitchpresentsfr), German (/twitchpresentsde), Spanish @ (/twitchpresentses), Italian @ (/twitchpresentsit), and Brazilian Portuguese @ (/twitchpresentspt). There will be multiple anime marathons, with other seasons up to XYZ being broadcast into 2019.

Watch Pokémon the Series on Twitch

The TwitchPresents channel is hosting a massive Pokémon animation marathon with TV episodes and movies!

Starting August 27, 2018, Pokémon fans can join an animation celebration of epic proportions when Twitch begins streaming a two-month marathon of Pokémon the Series on its TwitchPresents channel. The first nine seasons of Ash and Pikachu's many adventures, plus eight Pokémon feature films, will be shown from August 27 to October 28.

The marathon begins on the TwitchPresents channel at 10 a.m. PDT on Monday, August 27. Mondays through Thursdays will feature blocks of 10 to 16 Pokémon the Series episodes, with each block repeating throughout the day. Fridays and Saturdays will consist of encore presentations of the episodes that were featured at the beginning of that week.

Additionally, a special Pokémon movie presentation will take place each Sunday. Check the TwitchPresents channel for more information about when the movies will air.

Here's when you can catch each season of Pokémon the Series:

• August 27: Pokémon: Indigo League (Season 1)
• September 3: Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands (Season 2)
• September 10: Pokémon: The Johto Journeys (Season 3)
• September 17: Pokémon: Johto League Champions (Season 4)
• September 24: Pokémon: Master Quest (Season 5)
• October 1: Pokémon Advanced (Season 6)
• October 8: Pokémon: Advanced Challenge (Season 7)
• October 15: Pokémon: Advanced Battle (Season 8)
• October 22: Pokémon: Battle Frontier (Season 9)

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/watch-pokemon-the-series-on-twitch/

Twitch E-Mail Notice:

The official website for talent agency Aoni Production just reported that veteran voice actor Unsho Ishizuka, who was represented by them, passed away from Esophageal cancer on August 13th, 2018 at age 68.

Ishizuka is primarily known for his roles as Professor Okido in the Pokémon anime series and as Dino F. Golzine in Banana Fish, but has a long resume of major roles. In the Pokémon anime, his biggest additional roles are those of the narrator, Adeku and principal Okido.

Source: Aoni Production, via Nijimen.net

The Pokémon Company International has announced that the dubbed version of Movie 21 is called Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us and it will be coming to theaters worldwide in late 2018. It will be in US theaters on November 24th, 2018, November 26th, 2018, November 28th, 2018 and December 1st, 2018.

The Pokémon Company International and Fathom Events Partner to Bring Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us to Cinemas in Select Locations Worldwide

First Trailer Unveiled for the New Animated Pokémon Movie, Coming to Theatres as a Limited Release Later This Year

Today, The Pokémon Company International announced that it is once again partnering with Fathom Events to bring a new animated film, Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us, to select cinemas in multiple territories as a limited theatrical release. The agreement with Fathom Events, the recognized leader in event cinema distribution, follows a successful cinema event collaboration last year that showcased Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! and garnered strong attendance worldwide.

Based on the globally popular Pokémon brand, Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us follows Ash and Pikachu as they join forces with a diverse new cast of characters to rescue a seaside town from a series of threatening incidents. Filled with unique challenges and thrilling Pokémon battles, and set during a festival celebrating the Legendary Pokémon Lugia, this heartwarming film illustrates the value of teamwork and putting aside each other’s differences.

“Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us gives fans and families an opportunity to come together in witnessing new plotlines, characters, and settings unfold in the Pokémon world,” said J.C. Smith, senior director of consumer marketing at The Pokémon Company International. “We can’t wait to bring the magic of Pokémon to life on the big screen again with Fathom Events’ expertise in event cinema.”

The highly anticipated Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us will be shown in movie theatres in select markets. More information on the cinema events, including participating movie theatres, screening dates, and ticketing, will be available soon. Since debuting as Pokémon the Movie: Everyone’s Story in Japan, where the Pokémon franchise originated, the movie has already received widespread viewership.

“We are excited to work with The Pokémon Company International on their latest entry in animation by debuting Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us outside of Japan,” said Ray Nutt, CEO of Fathom Events. “We look forward to delivering another high-quality Pokémon experience that will delight fans nationwide and abroad.”

Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us Poster

YouTube Clip - Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us Teaser Trailer

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIadDB5tfTs

The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:

Media Information

Magazines
Tuesday, July 10th, 2018 - "Cinema ★ Cinema" PR Goods Present
Wednesday, July 11th, 2018 - "TV LIFE" PR Goods Present
Wednesday, July 11th, 2018 - "Weekly TV Guide" PR Goods Present
Thursday, July 12th, 2018 - "Yomiuri Kodomo Newspaper" Interview (Mana Ashida)
Friday, July 13th, 2018 - "Pokémon Newspaper" Interview (Mana Ashida, Rina Kawaei, Gaku Hamada)
Friday, July 13th, 2018 - "Pokémon Fan" Presentation of Goods
Saturday, July 14th, 2018 - "CoroCoro Comic" Presentation of Film News

Television
Sunday, July 8th, 2018 - TV Tokyo - "Pokénchi" Pre-release feature
Monday, July 9th, 2018 - TV Tokyo - "Oha Suta" Pre-release feature
Tuesday, July 10th, 2018 - TV Tokyo - "Oha Suta" Pre-release feature
Wednesday, July 11th, 2018 - TV Tokyo - "Oha Suta" Pre-release feature
Thursday, July 12th, 2018 - TV Tokyo - "Oha Suta" Pre-release feature
Thursday, July 12th, 2018 - TV Tokyo - "Pokénchi 3 Hour Special!!" Broadcast of "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!" · Movie Special Segments
Friday, July 13th, 2018 - TV Tokyo - "Oha Suta" Special Pre-release feature
Sunday, July 15th, 2018 - TV Tokyo - "Pokénchi" Release commemoration feature

*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=3425

The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:

Media Information

Magazines:
Saturday June 30th: "Pucchigumi" - Presentation of highlights of Pikachu & Eievui
Saturday June 30th: "TV-kun" - Presentation of movie theater merchandise etc.
Tuesday July 3rd: "Ciào" - Announcement of the results of the drawing contest
Wednesday July 4th: "Nikkei Entertainment!" - Interview (Kunihiko Yuyama)
Wednesday July 4th: "TVstation" - Interview (Mana Ashida)
Wednesday July 4th: "Weekly Shonen Sunday!" - Announcement of the results of the drawing contest
Friday July 6th: "Chunichi Shimbun" - Interview (Masako Nozawa + Shoko Nakagawa)

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

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3364

The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:

Right Before the Pokémon Movie's Premiere! We're Going to Air "Everyone's 3 Hour Special!!"! We'll Also Stream a Live Commentary Program!!

In order to commemorate the premiere of the new Pokémon movie, "Pocket Monsters the Movie: Everyone's Story",
we're going to air a special 3 hour long program that includes the world's first broadcast of the blockbuster "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!",
which premiered last year and which had a box office revenue of more than 3.5 billion, on the day before the movie's premiere!!
In addition, for the first time in Pokémon movie history, we're going to stream a commentary program live on Twitter at the same time "I Choose You!" airs on TV!
The program will have a varied and extravagant lineup of content!

Airs on the TV Tokyo 6 Station Network
Thursday July 12th from 5:55pm to 8:49pm

Part 1: "Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru? Special"



Highlights:
A nostalgic talk about the Pokémon movies looking back at key scenes from past movies
following themes such as "battles & friendship" and "tears".
How did the guests encounter the Pokémon movies...?
An outbreak of the Pokémon that played major roles in past Pokémon movie?!
A massive rampage takes place inside Pokénchi!

Hosts: Shoko Nakagawa, Hyadain, Abareru-kun, Rinka Otani
Guests: Nicole Fujita, Louis Kurihara, Nemu Yumemi (from Denpagumi Inc.) and Yonsen-toshin

Part 2: The world's first broadcast of "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!"! A live commentary program will be streamed on Twitter as well!



Highlights:
The world's first broadcast of the blockbuster that premiered last year, "I Choose You!"!
This is a masterpiece that both those that enjoyed the movie in the theater last year and, of course, those who have yet to see the movie, can enjoy again and again.

Not only that, but Shoko Nakagawa, Hyadain and Taiiku Okazaki
will be present in the live commentary program on Twitter!
Kunihiko Yuyama, who served as the director of "I Choose You!", has also been invited on as a guest,
and their excitement as they watch the TV broadcast will be streamed alongside it on Twitter!
This is the first time in Pokémon movie history that we go beyond the boundaries of television and Internet and let you enjoy the movie alongside us!
Information on the livestream will be posted on the official Pokémon movie Twitter account
and on the official TV Tokyo AniTV Twitter, so make sure to check them!

The Everyone Watches "I Choose You!" Together on the Eve of "Pocket Monsters the Movie: Everyone's Story"'s Premiere Live Commentary

*Scheduled to start at the same time as the world premiere broadcast (around 6:45pm)
*The stream window will use "Twitter Periscope"
*The official Pokémon movie Twitter: @pokemon_movie
*The official TV Tokyo AniTV Twitter: @anitv_PR

Part 3: Only 3 Hours remain Until the Premiere of "Pocket Monsters the Movie: Everyone's Story"! A Live Broadcast Countdown!

Highlights:
The setting is Shokotan's room in "Pokénchi" from Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?.
Extravagant guests that just can't wait for the premiere of "Everyone's Story" lie in wait there,
having just enjoyed the world's first broadcast of "I Choose You!"!!
See their immediate impressions of "I Choose You!" and the excitement from Twitter in real time!
They will present both the latest news and intriguing stories from "Everyone's Story", which premieres in just 3 hours, with the newest video footage.
Broadcast live from Studio 1 in TV Tokyo Roppongi!

Hosts: Shoko Nakagawa, Hyadain and Taiiku Okazaki

For further information on "Everyone's 3 Hour Special!!", go here!

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3357

The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:

Stage Greetings to Commemorate the Premiere Will be Held Saturday July 14th!

It's been decided that stage greetings to commemorate the premiere of "Pocket Monsters the Movie: Everyone's Story"
will be held according to the below schedule!
You are all cordially invited to apply for an invitation!

Date: Saturday July 14th
Venue: TOHO Cinemas Hibiya

Click here for details

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3353