Like clockwork, every summer in Japan there's a new Pokemon film. On the official Japanese website for Pokemon flicks, there is a 15-second streaming trailer. It's got explosions!

This latest film is dubbed Pocket Monster: Diamond & Pearl Platinum — there has already been a Diamond & Pearl triology, ending with this past July's Pokemon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life.

According to the official website, Pokemon movie director Kunihiko Yuyama has been travelign to Belgium and The Netherlands for research. Yes, they need to research these Pokemon movies!

ポケモン最新作映画2010年夏公開決定！公式サイトリニューアル [最新アニメ情報 via ANN]

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