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The 2nd official trailer for Pokémon Detective Pikachu was published on February 26th, 2019 by Warner Bros. Pictures on their official YouTube channel.
The first-ever live-action Pokémon movie, “POKÉMON Detective Pikachu” stars Ryan Reynolds as the titular character in the first-ever live-action movie based on the iconic face of the global Pokémon brand—one of the world’s most popular, multi-generation entertainment properties and most successful media franchises of all time.
Fans everywhere can now experience Pikachu on the big screen as never before, as a talking detective Pikachu, a Pokémon like no other. The film also showcases a wide array of beloved Pokémon characters, each with its own unique abilities and personality.
The story begins when ace private eye Harry Goodman goes mysteriously missing, prompting his 21-year-old son Tim to find out what happened. Aiding in the investigation is Harry’s former Pokémon partner, Detective Pikachu: a hilariously wise-cracking, adorable super-sleuth who is a puzzlement even to himself. Finding that they are uniquely equipped to communicate with one another, Tim and Pikachu join forces on a thrilling adventure to unravel the tangled mystery. Chasing clues together through the neon-lit streets of Ryme City—a sprawling, modern metropolis where humans and Pokémon live side by side in a hyper-realistic live-action world—they encounter a diverse cast of Pokémon characters and uncover a shocking plot that could destroy this peaceful co-existence and threaten the whole Pokémon universe.
“POKÉMON Detective Pikachu” also stars Justice Smith (“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom”) as Tim; Kathryn Newton (“Lady Bird,” TV’s “Big Little Lies”) as Lucy, a junior reporter following her first big story; and Oscar nominee Ken Watanabe (“Godzilla,” “The Last Samurai”) as Lt. Yoshida.
Directed by Rob Letterman (“Goosebumps,” “Monsters Vs. Aliens”), the “POKÉMON Detective Pikachu” creative filmmaking team includes two-time Oscar nominated director of photography John Mathieson (“The Phantom of the Opera,” “Gladiator”), production designer Nigel Phelps (“Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Lies”) and Oscar-winning editor Mark Sanger (“Gravity”). Visual effects are by Moving Picture Company (“Wonder Woman”) and Framestore (“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2”).
Launched in 1996 to overwhelming response, the Pokémon brand is a global sensation that now encompasses a robust video gaming fandom with over 300 million units sold worldwide; the Pokémon Trading Card Game available in 11 languages with more than 23.6 billion cards shipped; an animated television series in its 21st season that is available in more than 160 countries; and over 20 animated films; as well as books, manga comics, music, toys, merchandise, and apps, including the wildly popular Pokémon GO, that has been downloaded over 850 million times and is enjoyed across the globe by fans of all ages.
“POKÉMON Detective Pikachu” is set for release on Friday, May 10, 2019.
The film will be distributed outside of Japan and China by Warner Bros. Pictures, in Japan by Toho Company, Ltd. and by Legendary East in China.
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bILE5BEyhdo
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3_LgIDqOwo
YouTube Clip - Pokémon Detective Pikachu - Official Trailer 2
Press Release - Detective Pikachu - Official Trailer 2
The world of Pokémon comes to life!The first-ever live-action Pokémon movie, “POKÉMON Detective Pikachu” stars Ryan Reynolds as the titular character in the first-ever live-action movie based on the iconic face of the global Pokémon brand—one of the world’s most popular, multi-generation entertainment properties and most successful media franchises of all time.
Fans everywhere can now experience Pikachu on the big screen as never before, as a talking detective Pikachu, a Pokémon like no other. The film also showcases a wide array of beloved Pokémon characters, each with its own unique abilities and personality.
The story begins when ace private eye Harry Goodman goes mysteriously missing, prompting his 21-year-old son Tim to find out what happened. Aiding in the investigation is Harry’s former Pokémon partner, Detective Pikachu: a hilariously wise-cracking, adorable super-sleuth who is a puzzlement even to himself. Finding that they are uniquely equipped to communicate with one another, Tim and Pikachu join forces on a thrilling adventure to unravel the tangled mystery. Chasing clues together through the neon-lit streets of Ryme City—a sprawling, modern metropolis where humans and Pokémon live side by side in a hyper-realistic live-action world—they encounter a diverse cast of Pokémon characters and uncover a shocking plot that could destroy this peaceful co-existence and threaten the whole Pokémon universe.
“POKÉMON Detective Pikachu” also stars Justice Smith (“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom”) as Tim; Kathryn Newton (“Lady Bird,” TV’s “Big Little Lies”) as Lucy, a junior reporter following her first big story; and Oscar nominee Ken Watanabe (“Godzilla,” “The Last Samurai”) as Lt. Yoshida.
Directed by Rob Letterman (“Goosebumps,” “Monsters Vs. Aliens”), the “POKÉMON Detective Pikachu” creative filmmaking team includes two-time Oscar nominated director of photography John Mathieson (“The Phantom of the Opera,” “Gladiator”), production designer Nigel Phelps (“Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Lies”) and Oscar-winning editor Mark Sanger (“Gravity”). Visual effects are by Moving Picture Company (“Wonder Woman”) and Framestore (“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2”).
Launched in 1996 to overwhelming response, the Pokémon brand is a global sensation that now encompasses a robust video gaming fandom with over 300 million units sold worldwide; the Pokémon Trading Card Game available in 11 languages with more than 23.6 billion cards shipped; an animated television series in its 21st season that is available in more than 160 countries; and over 20 animated films; as well as books, manga comics, music, toys, merchandise, and apps, including the wildly popular Pokémon GO, that has been downloaded over 850 million times and is enjoyed across the globe by fans of all ages.
“POKÉMON Detective Pikachu” is set for release on Friday, May 10, 2019.
The film will be distributed outside of Japan and China by Warner Bros. Pictures, in Japan by Toho Company, Ltd. and by Legendary East in China.
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bILE5BEyhdo
Ryan Reynolds - Becoming Pikachu
Ryan Reynolds also posted a video entitled Becoming Pikachu that features him and his wife Blake Lively talking about his role of becoming Pikachu. It is a spoof video though based on the show Inside the Actors Studio to promote the Pokémon Detective Pikachu movie.Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3_LgIDqOwo
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
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
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
Feb 01 2019
Movie 22 Website Updates with Report from the Next Generation World Hobby Fair '19 Winter Tokyo Fair
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
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
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:
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
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:
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
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:
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
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
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
Magazines:
Tuesday January 15th: "Corocoro Comic" - 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=3557
Media Information
Magazines:
Tuesday January 15th: "Corocoro Comic" - 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=3557
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
Special Mewtwo Year Video:
Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/ and https://twitter.com/pokemon_movie/status/1079723849833426944
Teaser and trailer
Teaser 1:Special Mewtwo Year Video:
Pamphlet
Poster
The poster for the movie was also posted on Twitter some hours before the teaser aired on TV.
Sources: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/ and https://twitter.com/pokemon_movie/status/1079723849833426944
Dec 30 2018
Movie 22 Website Updates with Details on Trailer
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
The trailer will be shown in 2 days!!
The trailer is planned to air on New Year's Day 2019 between 0:00am and 0:30am in a commercial break during the "CDTV Special! New Year's Eve Premium Concert 2018->2019" on the TBS network*.
It is also planned to air on New Year's Day 2019 between 2:00am and 2:30am in a commercial break during the "Futtonda King Playoffs 2019" on the Nippon TV Network*.
It is also planned to air on New Year's Day 2019 between 18:30 and 19:00 in a commercial break during the "Hiroshi Sekiguchi's Tokyo Friend Park New Year's Day Special" on TBS*.
*Please note that the listed air times are approximate.
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/
Trailer Coming on New Year's Day!!
The trailer will be shown in 2 days!!
The trailer is planned to air on New Year's Day 2019 between 0:00am and 0:30am in a commercial break during the "CDTV Special! New Year's Eve Premium Concert 2018->2019" on the TBS network*.
It is also planned to air on New Year's Day 2019 between 2:00am and 2:30am in a commercial break during the "Futtonda King Playoffs 2019" on the Nippon TV Network*.
It is also planned to air on New Year's Day 2019 between 18:30 and 19:00 in a commercial break during the "Hiroshi Sekiguchi's Tokyo Friend Park New Year's Day Special" on TBS*.
*Please note that the listed air times are approximate.
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/
The official Pokémon movie website has updated. Translations follow:
The trailer will be shown in 5 days.
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/
The trailer will be shown in 5 days.
Source: http://www.pokemon-movie.jp/
