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The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:

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Tv Shows:
Sunday August 20th: "The Pocket Monsters Anime Premium 10" on TV Tokyo - Video Message (from Asuca Hayashi)
Sunday August 20th: "Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?" on the TV Tokyo Network - Presentation of the movie during "Abareru-kun's Trade Journey"
Sunday August 27th: "The Pocket Monsters Anime Premium 10" on TV Tokyo - Video Message (from Shoko Nakagawa)
Sunday August 27th: "Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?" on the TV Tokyo Network - Presentation of the movie during "Abareru-kun's Trade Journey"

*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=3126
A new planetarium special based on the Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon TV series has been announced. Like earlier specials, it will be screened at various planetariums throughout Japan throughout the next few years. Translations follow:

Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon: Planetarium


Use your fully powered strength to ensure you don't miss out on the "Miracle Moment" performed by the sun and the moon!

Duration: 29 minutes
Target audience: Early elementary school students +
Period: All year long
Format: Dome screen CG + animation
Production year: 2017



Synopsis:
Tomorrow is an extremely rare day, one where a total solar eclipse can be seen.
If you miss out, it'll be over 300 years until you can see another in Alola.
Hearing this, Satoshi and his friends accompany Māmane to Eclipse Island, which is located in the middle of the eclipse's center line.
At the island, they encounter Fred, a "solar eclipse hunter" that travels the world chasing down solar eclipses, and decide to observe the eclipse together with him.
Unfortunately, the weather turns out to be cloudy this day...
Since they should definitely be able to see the eclipse if they went above the clouds, Satoshi and the others decided to head for a mountaintop.
Meanwhile, the Rocket Gang has snuck out of Kiteruguma's cave,
wanting to get the rare Pokémon that will show up to watch the eclipse.
They decide to get Pikachu while they're at it, so as Satoshi and the others hurry towards the top of the mountain, the Rocket Gang suddenly appear before them, blocking their way!
And at the same time, the solar eclipse has started!
Will Satoshi and the others be able to see the eclipse?!

Use your fully powered strength to ensure you don't miss out on the "Miracle Moment" performed by the sun and the moon!

Source: https://www.konicaminolta.jp/planetarium/program/characters/pokemon_sun-moon/index.html
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:

Rica Matsumoto and Asuca Hayashi Make A Surprise Appearance at the "Pikachu Outbreak-chu!"!




Rica Matsumoto and Asuca Hayashi made a surprise appearance on Thursday August 10th at the Super Soaking Splash Show "Water Carnival" during the "Not-Just-Pikachu Pikachu Outbreak-chu" being held in the Yokohama Minato Mirai area.
They had come to sing the opening theme song and the ending theme song to "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!"



There was already a huge crowd gathered around the stage set up at the Red Brick Warehouse, since the "Water Carnival" show was about to begin there.
The "Water Carnival" involves Pikachu dancing lightly along to Latin rhythms!
The audience got super soaked by the water fired from the water cannons! Everyone were in a great mood!
(The Super Soaking Splash Show "Water Carnival" is held until Tuesday August 15th)

After the "Water Carnival" ended, the audience prepared to leave, but then they suddenly heard Satoshi's voice?!
To everyone's surprise, Satoshi voice actor Rica Matsumoto appeared on stage!
The people that had started leaving spot her and make their way back to the stage as well.



Matsumoto performed "Mezase Pokémon Master -20th Anniversary-" to great cheers from the audience.
And of course, the audience started singing along as well! The audience's chorus during the music interlude isn't something anyone will forget either.
After the song was done, Matsumoto commented "I've been wanting to sing a singalong song that connects everyone from children to the elderly.
When I was told I was going to sing "MezaPoké" again, I thought "All right!""



Next, Asuca Hayashi appeared on the stage as well, to everyone's surprise!
Hayashi also did the ending theme song to "The Seven-Day Wishing Star Jirachi" 14 years ago.
When the moderator asked the audience "Did anyone here watch "The Seven-Day Wishing Star Jirachi?", lots of people raised their hands.
Hayashi then went on to perform "Chiisaki Mono" and "Oración: Let's Walk Together".
The venue got filled with a calm and mellow atmosphere.

At the end, everyone that had come to the Red Brick Warehouse took a memorial photo together, where they struck the "I Choose You!" pose!



Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3114
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:

Media Information


Magazines:
Tuesday August 15th: "juniorAREA" - Interview (with Shiori Sato)

Tv Shows:
Sunday August 13th: "The Pocket Monsters Anime Premium 10" on TV Tokyo - Video Message (from Shiori Sato)
Sunday August 13th: "Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?" on the TV Tokyo Network - Guests (Rica Matsumoto and Asuca Hayashi)
Sunday August 20th: "The Pocket Monsters Anime Premium 10" on TV Tokyo - Video Message (from Asuca Hayashi)
Sunday August 20th: "Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?" on the TV Tokyo Network - Presentation of the movie during "Abareru-kun's Trade Journey"

*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=3107
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:

Its First Landing in Kansai! The Nyarth Balloon, and Pikachu, Are Coming to Hyogo!!


To commemorate "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!" being such a blockbuster,
the Nyarth balloon will make its first Kansai appearance Sunday August 13th and Monday August 14th,
in Hyogo (at the Nesta Resort Kobe)!

There are plans to have "Nyarth balloon" balloon rides both days!
There will also be quiz competitions with appearances by Pikachu these days.

Times and dates:
Sunday August 13th to Monday August 14th, 2017
At 3pm: Quiz competitions with Pikachu + Nyarth balloon rides
At 5pm: Quiz competitions with Pikachu + Nyarth balloon rides
*Tickets are required for the balloon rides.
*The initial batch of tickets will be distributed to the winners of the quiz competition and others that got the answers right.

Location:
Event Square, club room besides parking lot, Nesta Resort Kobe

Participation fee:
Free

Notes:
*The balloon ride will be closed to new guests once ticket stock is exhausted.
(You'll be able to take photos of the Nyarth balloon from the ground even if you don't have a ticket)
*The balloon has a weight limit, so you may not be able to ride together with your companions.
*Content and time of event are subject to change without notice.
*The event may be canceled due to strong wind, rain or stormy weather.
*Children under the age of 12 will need to be accompanied by a guardian on the balloon.

Facility website:
http://www.nesta.co.jp

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3105
GAME FREAK Pokémon Sun and Moon Director Shigeru Ohmori (大森滋) was on Pokénchi 95 and he revealed Dusk Form Lycanroc on the show. The official Japanese and English website updated with some info confirming this new form alittle while after the show aired in Japan.

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It was also revealed on the show that during SM #37 - Iwanko and the Guardian Deity from the Ruins of Life!, which airs on August 10th, 2017, Ash's Rockruff will evolved into a Dusk Form Lycanroc.

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Source: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/usum/0806/

A Huge Discovery of a New Lycanroc Form

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Dusk Form Lycanroc will bare its fangs in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon.

It's been confirmed that a new form of Lycanroc appears in the world of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon—Dusk Form. The colors of Dusk Form Lycanroc's body and eyes differ from those of previously discovered Lycanroc, Midday Form and Midnight Form.

You can't get Dusk Form Lycanroc on your team by ordinary methods, such as discovering the mysterious Pokémon in the wild.

So check back soon for news on how you can get Dusk Form Lycanroc, along with more details on the upcoming Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon games.

Source: http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/a-huge-discovery-of-a-new-lycanroc-form/
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:

Events Commemorating the Premiere of "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!" Will Be Held at Yokohama World Porters!




We will hold the street event "The Not-Just-Pikachu Pikachu Outbreak-chu!" in the Yokohama Minato Mirai area this year as well! During the event, more than 1500 of the well known Pikachu will appear in the Minato Mirai area!

During this period, we will hold several events commemorating the premiere of "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!" at Yokohama World Porters!




The Pikachu stage show "Island Carnival"
Held 4 times a day every day (each show lasts about 20 minutes)

Times: Wednesday August 9th through Tuesday August 15th at 12:30 am, 1:50pm, 3:10pm and 4:30pm
Location: A special stage next to the Floor 2 front gate leading to the railroad






A celebration of "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!"'s premiere!
We'll be holding a keyword rally where you have to search for the Pikachu hidden inside the shopping center. Are you able to find all the Pikachu hidden there and discover the keyword? If you successfully give us the answer, you'll receive an original coaster!

Times: Wednesday August 9th through Tuesday August 15th




Masked Pikachu appears at the Namco arcade!

Times: Friday August 11th through Sunday August 13th
Location: Namco/Eggnam on Floor 5 *contact the arcade for further information
Contact: 045-222-2567





Pikachu will greet everyone in the theater before the movie starts during this period!
Meet Pikachu at the theater!

Times: Wednesday August 9th through Tuesday August 15th
Location: Aeon Cinema Minato Mirai on Floor 5
*Please contact the theater for screening times and details on the event.



And there's more! "Café 35mm" on Floor 7 gets remodeled for a limited period!!
Make sure to enjoy this specially decorated café!!
Everyone that order something at the "Satoshi and Pikachu's I Choose You! Café" will receive a special shopping bag!

*The bags are limited and will be given out on a first-come-first-serve basis.
*The café does not have any special menu items.

The official Yokohama World Porters website:
http://www.yim.co.jp/
*All imagery is for illustrative purposes only.
*All schedules and event content is subject to change.

©Nintendo/Creatures/GAME FREAK/TV Tokyo/ShoPro/JR Kikaku ©Pokémon ©2017 Pikachu Project
©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
©2017 BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. Pocket Monsters, ポケモン, Pokémon, ポッ拳 and POKKÉN TOURNAMENT are registered trademarks of Nintendo/Creatures/Game Freak

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=3086
Bandai has revealed the next figure in their G.E.M. Series Pocket Monsters. The Pocket Monsters TV Anime series is celebrating the 20th anniversary in 2017 and the G.E.M. Series Pocket Monsters Satoshi & Pikachu Satoshi Gekkouga 【Premium Bandai Limited Bonus】 (G.E.M.シリーズ ポケットモンスター サトシ&ピカチュウ&サトシゲッコウガ【プレミアムバンダイ限定特典付き】) features the hot bonds with Satoshi and his Pokémon Pikachu and Gekkouga. Gekkouga has its Water Shuriken and the splashing water is part of the effect.

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In addition, as a Bandai Premium Limited Bonus, a mini clear file with an illustration of Satoshi and his Pokémon Pikachu and Gekkouga is included.

The figures will cost 8,748 yen including tax and its scheduled for shipment in November 2017. High resolution images of this figure set have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Set Content Details:

Product Material: PVC
Target age: 15+
Product Size: Satoshi Gekkouga: Approximately 170 mm
Satoshi: Total length Approximately 110 mm
Pikachu: Approximately 35 mm
Country of origin: China

Source: http://p-bandai.jp/item/item-1000116697/
Toho's website has announced additional free vocal reactions screenings for "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!". Translations follow:

We will hold "free vocal reactions screening" for Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You at theaters all over Japan! Thank you for creating a success!





Pokémon fans all across Japan, sorry to have kept you waiting so long!
To commemorate the blockbuster Pokémon movie,
we've decided to hold "free vocal reactions screenings" at theaters all across Japan!

"We want to sing "Mezase Pokémon Master" with all our might!"
"We want to cheer during Pokémon battles!"
"We want to yell "Pikachu!"!


This is the kind of Pokémon fans whose passionate cheering we're waiting for!
These screenings will allow for cosplay, glowsticks, and of course vocal reactions,
so please don't miss our on this opportunity.

In Hokkaido:
Time and date: Tuesday August 8th at the 7pm screening
Location: Sapporo Cinema Frontier, Hokkaido


In the Tohoku region:
Time and date: Thursday August 10th at the 6:25pm screening
Location: Toho Cinemas Sendai, Miyagi


In the Kanto region:
Time and date: Wednesday August 9th at the 7pm screening
Location: Shinjuku Wald 9, Tokyo

Time and date: Thursday August 10th at the 7pm screening
Location: Toho Cinemas Shinjuku, Tokyo

Time and date: Friday August 4th at the 7pm screening
Location: Yokohama Burg 13, Kanagawa

Time and date: Friday August 4th at the 7pm screening
Location: Toho Cinemas Kawasaki, Kanagawa


In the Kinki region:
Time and date: Thursday August 10th at the 7pm screening
Location: Toho Cinemas Umeda, Osaka

Time and date: Tuesday August 8th at the 7:25pm screening
Location: Toho Cinemas Namba, Osaka

Time and date: Tuesday August 8th at the 7:10pm screening
Location: Toho Cinemas Nijo, Kyoto

Time and date: Tuesday August 10th at the 6:20pm screening
Location: OS Cinemas Mint Kobe, Hyogo


In the Chugoku/Shikoku region:
Time and date: Tuesday August 8th at the 7:30pm screening
Location: Hiroshima Wald 11, Hiroshima


In the Kyushu region:
Time and date: Wednesday August 9th at the 7:30pm screening
Location: T-Joy Hakata, Fukuoka


Notes:
*These are screenings that allow vocal reactions, bringing in cheering equipment, cosplay and singing.
Please realize they will be unsuitable for attendants that want to quietly watch the movie.
*The screenings allow cosplay. However, please do not wear clothes that will obstruct the view for other attendants around you.
*The theaters do not have fitting rooms. Please do not change clothes inside the theater.
*Please do not record video or audio during the screenings without authorization.
*The use of equipment that makes noise, such as gun-type equipment, crackers and flutes, as well as causing annoyance for surrounding attendants by jumping, springing up, flailing, striking objects etc. is strictly prohibited. Excessive occurrances may lead to the screening getting canceled.
*Note that we may be forced to cancel the event due to weather or public transport operation issues.
*Please be considerate of other attendants and refrain from excessive screaming and slanderous remarks towards the movie or its characters or other kinds of insults.
*Purchasing tickets for resale purposes is strictly prohibited.
*You will not be able to change your ticket or get it refunded after exchange or purchase for any reason.
*There are no plans for appearances by any special guests.

Source: http://info.toho.co.jp/17poke_hassei/top.html
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:

Media Information


Tv Shows:
Monday August 7th: "Melodix!" on Tv Tokyo - Guest (Rica Matsumoto)
Sunday August 13th: "The Pocket Monsters Anime Premium 10" on TV Tokyo - Video Message (from Shiori Sato)
Sunday August 13th: "Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?" on the TV Tokyo Network - Guests (Rica Matsumoto and Asuca Hayashi)

*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=3102