The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:

In Commemoration of "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You"s Premiere: Pokémon Adventure in Sagamiko Town: Aim to Become A Hero of the Rainbow!

Go on an adventure as a Pokémon Trainer in Sagamiko Town,
following the instructions in the Adventure Book,
befriending the Pokémon in the resort as you search for the legendary Pokémon "Houou" located at the goal!
In the resort you'll find the Pokémon that will cheer you all on,
as well as "Marshadow", who keeps an eye on whether or not you are people qualified to meet Houou (Heroes of the Rainbow),
and they invite you all on a grand adventure.
There's also a photo spot area where you can take a commemorative photo with the Pokémon,
so you'll get to have an experience as if you've almost entered the world of the Pokémon movie itself!
Those who gather their Pokémon companions and successfully meets Houou,
thus clearing the game, will receive a "Houou" sticker!!
Have your entire family go on an adventure together with Pokémon this summer vacation,
at Sagamiko Resort Pleasure Forest!

In Commemoration of "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You"s Premiere:
Pokémon Adventure in Sagamiko Town: Aim to Become A Hero of the Rainbow!

Event duration: July 14th to August 31st 2017 (current schedule) *limited numbers
Location: Sagamiko Resort Pleasure Forest
Directions:
Get off at Sagamiko Station on the JR Chuo Main Line, then take bus towards Mikage and get off at Pleasure Forest after about 8 minutes.
From Hashimoto Station on the JR Yokohama Line, take bus towards Sagamiko Station (transfer at Mikage Bus Terminal) and get off at Pleasure Forest after about 50 minutes.
Contact: 03-3376-1115 or 042-685-1027

©Nintendo/Creatures/GAME FREAK/TV Tokyo/ShoPro/JR Kikaku ©Pokémon
©2017 Pikachu Project

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2902

The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:

Theater Merchandise

Obtain it at the theater!

Merchandise
	Theater Pamphlet "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!" - 320 yen (including tax) Satoshi and Pikachu adorn the cover to the "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!" pamphlet! In addition to interviews with the extravagant cast, including Rica Matsumoto and Ikue Ohtani, commemorating the 20th anniversary, it also comes a specially made double-sided poster filled with Pokémon! This book is irresistible for Pokémon fans; get it at the theater!
	Itty Bitty Shoulder Riding Satoshi's Pikachu (I Choose You Cap) - 1296 yen (including tax)
	LF Coin Purse - 540 yen (including tax)
	Character Stylus for Nintendo 3DS, Pocket Monsters the Movie Ver. - 432 yen (including tax)
	Movie Mesh Cap - 1620 yen (including tax)
	Pencil Board A - 330 yen (including tax)
	Pencil Board B - 330 yen (including tax)
	Clear File Folder Set - 540 yen (including tax)
	Notebook (Unruled Paper) - 330 yen (including tax)
	Kraft Notebook - 400 yen (including tax)
	Notebook with Lock - 950 yen (including tax)
	Stickers - 330 yen (including tax)
	Medal - 630 yen (including tax)
	Coloring Book - 330 yen (including tax)
	Stamp Set - 950 yen (including tax)
	Rubber Charm Collection (10 in total) - 600 yen (including tax)
	Metal Keychain A - 850 yen (including tax)
	Metal Keychain B - 850 yen (including tax)
	Cross' Necklace - 690 yen (including tax)
	Mini Towel - 550 yen (including tax)
	Melamine Cup - 650 yen (including tax)
	Multi Pouch - 1080 yen (including tax)
	6-Color Ballpoint Pen - 750 yen (including tax)
	Rotating Keychain - 900 yen (including tax)
	Ballpoint Pen, "Houou Feather Model" - 780 yen (including tax)
	Note Paper Box - 900 yen (including tax)
	Masking Tape Set - 800 yen (including tax)
	Smartphone Cover - 1980 yen (including tax)
	Notebook with Cover - 850 yen (including tax)
	20th Movie Commemorative Plaque - 700 yen (including tax)
	Triple Charm - 700 yen (including tax)
	Movie Logo Lapel Pin - 540 yen (including tax)
	Soft Case - 600 yen (including tax)
	Satoshi's Gloves - 1620 yen (including tax)

*Note that some products may be out of stock
*Not all products may be on sale at all times
*Some of these products are also normally available in stores
*Designs shown here may differ from the actual product

Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/goods/

McDonalds Japan has announced that their Happy Sets for July 2017 will include Pokémon toys based off the 20th Pocket Monsters movie. There are 6 different toys to collect and they will be available for approximately 3 weeks while supplies last starting July 14th, 2017.

Happy Set Toys

• Pikachu Spinner (ピカチュウのスピナー)
• Pikachu Water Gun (ピカチュウの水でっぽう)
• Hitokage Monster Ball Catcher (ヒトカゲのモンスターボールキャッチ)
• Ho-oh Whistle (ホウオウのホイッスル)
• Gaogaen Lugarugan Cup and Ball (ガオガエン・ルガルガン カップ&ボール)
• Raikou, Entei, Suicune Ring Toss (ライコウ・エンテイ・スイクンのわなげ)

YouTube Commercial - McDonalds Happy Set - July 2017

Source: http://www.mcd-holdings.co.jp/news/2017/promotion/promo0705a.html

To promote the Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!, between July 11th, 2017 and July 31st, 2017, participating 7-Eleven store locations across Japan will be distributing Mew via the DS via 7-Spot app. A serial code can be obtained and players of Pokémon Sun or Moon can redeem the code from July 11th, 2017 until August 7th, 2017.

Mew Details

Pokémon	Info
	Level: 50
	OT: ２０ＴＨ★

Satoshi's Lizardon, Soji's Lucario and Makoto's Pochama Details

From August 1st, 2017 until August 20th, 2017, Satoshi's Lizardon, Soji's Lucario and Makoto's Pochama will be available. A serial code for each can be obtained and players of Pokémon Sun or Moon can redeem the code from August 1st, 2017 until August 28th, 2017.

Pokémon	Info
	Level: 40
	OT: サトシ (Satoshi)

Pokémon	Info
	Level: 40
	OT: ソウジ (Soji)

Pokémon	Info
	Level: 30
	OT: マコト (Makoto)

Stamp Rally 2017 Details

Participants in the Pokémon Rally 2017 need to collect two stamps per Event Pokémon but only one stamp per store per day can be obtained from 7 am to 7 pm.

Source: http://7spot-info.jp/pokemon_rally_2017/

The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:

Media Information

Magazines:
Saturday July 8th: "Mainichi Shogakusei Shinbun" - Interview (with Shiori Sato)
Monday July 10th: "Newtype" - Interview (with Rica Matsumoto)
Monday July 10th: "Awesome" - Interview (with Kanata Hongo)
Monday July 10th: "Animedia" - 20th anniversary feature
Monday July 10th: "Animage" - Interviews (with Rica Matsumoto/Ikue Ohtani)
Tuesday July 11th: "Yukan Fuji" - Interview (with Arata Furuta)
Thursday July 13th: "Yomiuri Kodomo Shinbun" - Interview (with Kanata Hongo and Shiori Sato)
Thursday July 13th: "Famitsu" - Discussion (with Kanata Hongo and Shoko Nakagawa)
Thursday July 13th: "Betsucomi" - Interview (with Kanata Hongo)
Friday July 14th: "Sports Hochi" - 20th anniversary feature
Friday July 14th: "Yomiuri Shinbun Yukan" - Interview (with Shoko Nakagawa)
Friday July 14th: "Asahi Shogakusei Shinbun" - Interview (with Kanata Hongo)
Saturday July 15th: "Dime" - Interview (with Shiori Sato)

Tv Shows:
Saturday July 8th: "Volcanion and the Ingenious Magearna" on TV Tokyo - Presentation of the movie
Saturday July 8th: "King's Brunch" on TBS - Interviews (with Shiori Sato and Koichi Yamadera)
Sunday July 9th: "Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?" on the TV Tokyo Network - Movie pre-premiere special
Monday July 10th: "Oha Suta" on the TV Tokyo Network - Pokémon week
Tuesday July 11th: "Oha Suta" on the TV Tokyo Network - Pokémon week
Wednesday July 12th: "Oha Suta" on the TV Tokyo Network - Pokémon week
Wednesday July 12th: "Kirakira Afro TM" on TV Tokyo - "Afro Taxi" guest (Shoko Nakagawa)
Thursday July 13th: "Oha Suta" on the TV Tokyo Network - Pokémon week/Guest (Rica Matsumoto)
Thursday July 13th: "Pokémon Movie Pre-Premiere Special: Watch I Choose You! And Activate Your Friendship And Willpower" on TV Tokyo - Presentation of the movie
Thursday July 13th: "Oha Oha Aniki" on TV Tokyo - Pokémon movie special/Guests (Rica Matsumoto and Director Kunihiko Yuyama)
Friday July 14th: "Oha Suta" on the TV Tokyo Network - Pokémon week
Saturday July 14th: "Hiruson" on TV Tokyo - Guest (Rica Matsumoto)
Saturday July 14th: "Gyoten Panic Theater" on TV Tokyo - Host (Shoko Nakagawa)
Saturday July 15th: "Mini special" on TV Tokyo - Guests (Kanata Hongo and Shiori Sato)
Saturday July 15th: "Anison Academy" on NHK Radio - Host (Shoko Nakagawa) and guests (Rica Matsumoto and Koichi Yamadera)
Sunday July 16th: "Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?" on the TV Tokyo Network - Movie premiere special/Guests (Kanata Hongo and Koichi Yamadera)
Sunday July 16th: "I Choose You, My Personal Favorite Pokémon Movie!" on the TV Tokyo Network - Movie special
Sunday July 16th: "Volcanion and the Ingenious Magearna" on BS Japan - Presentation of the movie

*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=2910

Japan Expo 2017 took place from July 6th, 2017 until July 9th, 2017 at the Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre in Paris, France. The world premiere of Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! was held on July 6th, 2017 at Yuka. A Movie Rollout Pre-Screening was held Sunday July 2nd 2017, at Tokyo Dome City Hall in Japan. Higher resolution press photos have been added to an Imageboard thread.

The film was shown in Japanese with French subtitles and Director Kunihiko Yuyama and Voice Actress Rica Matsumoto were in attendance at the premiere. PackSciences was able to attend the event and wrote the following report. Due to the ban on recording equipment for the movie, video and pictures were taken with a Nintendo 3DS during the preshow and interview segments only, hence the lower than normal quality. The following report does not contain a summary or spoilers for the movie.

Japan Expo 2017 - Pokémon Store Kansai International Airport Booth

A small booth about the Pokémon Store located in Kansai International Airport was at the Japan Expo. This booth wasn't that interesting because there was nothing to do besides taking pictures with a Pikachu cosplay if you were lucky enough to meet it or look at the A380, a French airplane. Nothing was sold at the booth but they were doing advertisements for the store which is located in Japan.

Japan Expo 2017 - World premiere of the 20th Pokémon Movie - Report

On Thursday July 6th, 2017, The Pokémon Company decided to show Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! in France for the world premiere. To get a ticket for the movie, you had to follow a large queue for 2 hours and that might have discouraged some Pokéfans because on the 3200 available places, only 3114 were given, meaning that if you had reached the ticket booth after everyone gave up, you could grab a ticket freely without the pain of a queue.


The session started and there were some fun Pokémon name jokes in French about the security consign, not recording the movie and so on, gave us some fun.


Apparently, they were spying on us with powerful cameras while we were watching to the movies and they were happy that we were hyped about some the emotional moments of the movie.

Then, we were about to ask some questions to Rica and Kunihiko. Some kid asked "How do you produce the movies?" He answered, "I take inspirations from my travels, for this movie, I took inspiration on New Zealand".

Then, someone asked to Rica, "How does it feel like to come to a place like France?" which she answered that her ballerina friend told her a lot about France and that she was glad to finally come here. Also, about the voice acting, since it was the first time that a Pokémon anime was in a theater in France with a Japanese audio track, she said that the work of all other voice actors mattered.

Finally, someone asked to Rica, then to Kunihiko which movie were their favorite to work on, they both answered, "Pokemon: Mewtwo no Gyakushuu".

Preshow and Interview Videos

Note: Transcripts and translations of the Preshow and Interview videos will be posted here later.

Niantic has announced that from July 6th, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. PDT to July 24th, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. PDT, to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Pokémon Go, a special Pikachu wearing Ash's Hat will be available in the wild.

Happy Birthday, Pokémon GO!

Trainers, It’s hard to believe that Pokémon GO launched just a year ago, and what an amazing year it’s been! Since joining us last July, you’ve demonstrated the true power of Pokémon GO and augmented reality gaming by searching for Pokémon in the real world, exploring on foot, building new friendships, and discovering new places right in your own neighborhoods. Throughout this incredible journey, you’ve caught over 125 billion Pokémon and made countless memories along the way. But there are many more adventures still to come.

Just a few weeks ago, the one-year anniversary celebration kicked off with a bang. You and millions of other Trainers went outside to battle in revamped Gyms and participate in Raid Battles with family and friends for the first time, but this was only the beginning of an action-packed couple of months. The celebration continues with a special Pikachu wearing a familiar hat appearing all over the world. From July 6 at 1:00 P.M. PDT to July 24 at 1:00 P.M. PDT, Pikachu discovered in the wild will be wearing Ash’s famous hat from the Pokémon animated series, so make sure you don’t miss out on your opportunity to catch one! You’ll also be able to stock up for Raid Battles and the events ahead with the special limited-time Anniversary Box, which will include Incubators, Max Revives, Ultra Balls, and Raid Passes at a discount in the in-game shop.

Stay tuned for even more exciting news over the coming weeks, including additional information on Pokémon GO Fest Chicago this July, events hosted at select Unibail-Rodamco locations this August and September in Europe, and Pokémon GO events at the Pikachu Outbreak in Yokohama, Japan, this August!

Source: http://pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/en/post/birthday2017

The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:

A Note to All Members of the Rocket Gang All Across Japan! We Will Hold an Emergency Meeting Thursday July 13th!

The Rocket Gang will hold an emergency meeting Thursday July 13th,
two days before the premiere of "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!"
There, we will announce "The Rocket Gang's Grand Project That Will Shake the Entire World!"
We will also screen the digital remaster version of "Pocket Monsters episode 1", which serves as the base for the latest movie, for the first time ever anywhere!
Musashi, Kojiro and Nyarth will be there as well, so this event will definitely make you think "This feels good!"
The sign-up deadline is Sunday July 9th at 11:59pm.



Time and date:
Thursday July 13th at roughly 8pm to 10pm
*the time will be changed in the event of rain or heavy wind.

Location:
Somewhere in Tokyo

Capacity:
100 people

Orders of business:
1) Presentation of the "Grand Project That Will Shake the Entire World"
2) Screening of the digital remaster of "Pocket Monsters episode 1"

Elegible participants:
*Licensed members of the Rocket Gang
*People with a strong desire to join the Rocket Gang
*Members (and people with strong desire to join) under the age of 18 must be accompanied by guardians

Go here to send in a participation request

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2896

The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:

A Report From the Movie Rollout Pre-Screening!

A movie rollout pre-screening was held Sunday July 2nd 2017,
at Tokyo Dome City Hall.



Kanata Hongo (the voice of Soji), Shiori Sato (the voice of Makoto),
Arata Furuta (the voice of Bonji), Shoko Nakagawa (the voice of Joy),
Koichi Yamadera (the voice of Marshadow), Rica Matsumoto (the voice of Satoshi)
and director Kunihiko Yuyama went onto the stage, all wearing yukata.
Director Yuyama gave the first greeting,
saying "This year, we have created a movie based around the theme of once again
re-depicting the bond created when Satoshi and Pikachu met.
Please enjoy this movie packed with 20 years worth of memories."



Next, Rica Matsumoto asked the audience "Have you been waiting for the Pokémon movie?",
and was met with cheerful voices screaming "Yes!"
And when she then yelled "I got a Pokémon!" in Satoshi's voice,
the venue grew even more excited.
"Nowadays, people have stopped telling me it (the Satoshi voice) "sounds like him",
and have instead started saying it "sounds really good"", she said,
as the audience laughed.



Kanata Hongo, the voice of Soji, was next:
"When I was little, I loved the Pokémon anime so much that on the days it aired,
I'd always go straight home to watch it instead of going off to play,
so it made me really happy to be in this year's movie", he commented.



Shiori Sato, the voice of Makoto, told the audience "Everyone,
your eyes are sparkling and you all have cute smiles on your faces even though you've yet to watch the movie...
This makes me realize that Pokémon truly has been loved for these 20 years.
We will live up to your expectations! Please enjoy the movie",
her voice filled with energy.



Arata Furuta, the voice of Bonji, greeted the audience with "I really stick out like a sore thumb, don't I?
I'm sorry, I'm such an old man (laughs)", inviting their laughter.
Furuta mentioned he had done a radio show with Inuko Inuyama, the voice of Nyarth, 20 years ago.
"It's already been 20 years since I told her "Inuyama, your name means dog mountain, yet you're a cat?"", he said,
reflecting on that time 20 years in the past.



Shoko Nakagawa, the voice of Joy, cheerfully greeted the audience with a "Pokénchiwa!"
"Lots of people have been involved with Pokémon in more ways than you can count,
and they've made so many friends the world has become one with Pokémon,
and that fact that this summer, we are able to be witness to the birth of the ultimate masterpiece,
the fruit of all these people's 20 years of memories,
means we are experiencing first-hand the legacy..."
she said with passion in her voice,
going on and on until Yamadera, who was standing next to her, warned her that "You're just supposed to say a few words. I tell you this every year"...
She ended by loudly shouting "I'm so happy I encountered Pokémon!".



And from Koichi Yamadera, the voice of the mythical Pokémon "Marshadow", we got the following greeting:
"I can't watch this movie without tearing up. It's a wonderful movie truly befitting the 20th anniversary,
one that both people that have always supported Pokémon, people that used to watch Pokémon and people that are now watching Pokémon for the first time
will all truly enjoy and be touched by."
"The Marshadow I play doesn't talk very much,
but I give it a very intriguing voice, so please remember what it sounds like and try to imitate it.
And please send me videos and such where you try doing Marshadow's voice (laughs)", he commented.
And as Yamadera performed the Marshadow role live,
many voices imitating the Marshadow voice came from the audience.



After the greetings were over, there was a segment where everyone looked at 20 year old photos together with the guest voice actors.
Hongo was 6 years old back then. A picture of him wearing roller blades appeared on the screen.
He was wearing his cap backwards, so it seems he was aware of Satoshi.
When Hongo was asked was he'd tell this past self,
he replied "If I told him "You'll be able to go on an adventure with Satoshi in 20 years",
I'm sure he'd be really happy."
He then turned to the audience and told then "I'm sure Pokémon will go on forever,
so the day you guys will be able to go on an adventure with Satoshi might come as well.
I'll be really happy if you keep loving Pokémon forever."



Matsumoto singing "Mezase Pokémon Master"
at the Next Generation World Hobby Fair 20 years ago
was shown on the screen as well.



When Nakagawa was asked if she, 20 years ago, ever thought she'd be involved with Pokémon to the extent she is now,
she replied "I didn't even dream of it!
I realized that sometimes, dreams come true in ways that exceed your wildest delusions!"



Finally, 20 Pikachu appeared,
wearing sashes with the 20 movies' titles written on them!
Happy shouting about how cute they were came from the audience.
And then, these Pikachu, the guest voice actors and the entire audience took a photo together,
all of them striking the "I Choose You!" pose!

This became a wonderful movie rollout pre-screening,
overflowing with all kinds of thoughts: Thoughts of 20 years ago, thoughts of 20 years, and thoughts of the present.

The movie finally premieres about 2 weeks from now, on Saturday July 15th!

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2877

The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:

A Shop Selling Movie Pokémon Merchandise Opens for a Limited Time!

A pop-Up shop selling "Pocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!" merchandise and other related merchandise
opened for a limited timed starting Saturday July 1st.

Get merchandise featuring Pikachu wearing Satoshi's hat, as well as merchandise featuring the Pokémon that play major roles in the movie!!
We've also opened a twitter account for the pop-up shop, so check it every now and then for product information etc.!
https://twitter.com/pokemonmv_popup

Available items (sample):
Acrylic Key Chains 480 yen (without tax), 4 different kinds
Cute acrylic key chains that can not only hold on to your important keys, but also be attached to the zipper of a backpack, pouch etc. and serve as an ornament.



Polyester backpacks 4800 yen (without tax), 2 different kinds
These backpacks look simple in design at first glance, but when you open the zipper you'll see they're full of Pikachu. Easy to wear and come in two colors, black and navy blue.



Store information:
"Pokémon the Movie Pop-Up Shop: I Choose You!"

Dates/Locations:
Saturday July 1st to Sunday July 23rd 2017: Shinjuku Alta (Tokyo)
Saturday July 15th to Monday July 31st: Atre Kameido (Tokyo)
Thursday August 3rd to Thursday August 23rd: Tokyu Department Store Shibuya Station Toyoko (Tokyo)

"Pokémon the Movie Pop-Up Shop: I Choose You!" Twitter account:
https://twitter.com/pokemonmv_popup

Customer support:
Small Planet Co., Ltd.
TEL：042-643-2779 (Hours： Weekdays 9：30 to 18：30)

Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/news/?p=2865