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Kotaku EastJapanHow Hollywood Didn’t Screw Up The Detective Pikachu Movie
It seems like a miracle. As a rule of thumb, Hollywood’s video game adaptations have been subpar. But the Pokémon Detective Pikachu is the exception to the rule. The movie is good “Did you have trepidation about adapting Pokémon?” I asked director Rob Letterman late last month in Tokyo. “I still do! I’m very nervous,”…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 10, 2019 -
Japanese Ambassador To Sweden Sees Pikachu As His Son
While I’ve been gearing up for the Detective Pikachu movie, I’ve noticed how many other people around me, and all over the world, are also excited and expressing their own lifelong relationship to Pokémon. Even Japanese government officials are in love with Pikachu, like the Japanese ambassador to Sweden, who made the most adorable tweet…
By Gita Jackson Published May 7, 2019 -
Kotaku EastJapanDetective Pikachu Has Enough Adult Outtakes To Make An R-Rated Version
Detective Pikachu’s humor is kid-friendly. Deadpool, this ain’t. During an interview with Kotaku late last month in Tokyo, Ryan Reynolds said an R-rated version of Detective Pikachu was possible. That doesn’t mean one will happen, though! “Motion capture is a unique experience in which you are alone and you throw a billion things up against…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 6, 2019 -
Look At These Pikachu Air Jordans
For his walk down the yellow carpetat the Detective Pikachu premiere earlier today, Hollywood director Jordan Vogt-Roberts (Kong: Skull Island, Metal Gear) skipped the whole nice suit thing and instead went for this amazing pair of custom Pikachu-themed AJ1s. Vogt-Roberts worked with Stomping Ground Customs to design and build the shoes, which feature a huge…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 2, 2019 -
Kotaku EastJapan
Detective Pikachu’s Face Is Spawning Endless Fan Art In Japan
The latest Detective Pikachu trailer shows a rather down-in-the-dumps electric rodent sleuth. Online in Japan, people have fallen in love with this shiwa–shiwa (しわしわ or wrinkly) Pikachu, calling the character cute and creating fan art. Here are some images of the wrinkly Pikachu One Twitter user called the movie’s version “Shiwachu” (Wrinkle-chu). Everyone seems to…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 7, 2019 -
I Made This GIF & I Hate It
There was a new Pokémon Detective Pikachu video released and in it we see some new scenes and a better look at some beloved Pokemon, like Bulbasaur. But we also see what a Lickitung looks like in this new realistic style. I hate it. I’ve been a big fan of what I’ve seen of this…
By Zack Zwiezen Published February 16, 2019 -
Detective Pikachu Trailer Just Dealt A Fart Joke
Since 1996, when Pokémon debuted, I have not once wondered whether or not a Pikachu can fart. Then I watched the latest Detective Pikachu trailer. The film is the first live-action Hollywood adaptation of the world of Pokémon, fart jokes and all. Is this movie canon? I’m not anti-fart joke! Not at all This trailer…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 21, 2019 -
Culture
Detective Pikachu Movie Version Of Mr. Mime Is Freaking People Out
In the Pokémon games and anime, Mr. Mime is slightly unsettling. But in the upcoming Hollywood movie, the character is freaky Don’t believe me? It doesn’t look out of place when compared with other horror characters. Goodness. This isn’t freaky per se, but it sure is odd! Okay, maybe it is. Maybe people are being…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 13, 2018 -
Culture
“Realistic Pokémon” Artist Got A Job On The Detective Pikachu Movie
Six years ago, artist RJ Palmer started drawing Pokémon as though they were realistic dinosaurs. Those sketches, done for fun, led to him getting the job of a lifetime: working on the Detective Pikachu movie, which we got our first real look at today I mean that in the most literal sense; Palmer says that…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 12, 2018 -
CultureThe Internet Reacts To The Detective Pikachu Trailer
The Detective Pikachu movie finally has a trailer and it’s some pretty wild stuff. There’s tons of hairy Pokémon, and also Ryan Reynolds. I don’t have many strong feelings about Pokémon, but I felt a strange chill come over me as I watched a hyper-realistic looking Pikachu speak with Deadpool’s voice. Okay, I thought, we’re…
By Heather Alexandra Published November 12, 2018 -
The Detective Pikachu Movie Is Not At All What I Expected
I’m not sure how to feel about Ryan Reynolds turning Pikachu into a gritty, snarky detective, and in fact this first trailer fills me with all sorts of insane mixed emotions, but I do know that Detective Pikachu, which comes to theaters next summer, will be a must-see. Just watch it:
By Jason Schreier Published November 12, 2018 -
If You’re A Pokémon Fan, You Should Play Detective Pikachu
Nintendo may be keeping the 3DS on life support at this point, but there are still reasons to boot up the handheld console. Detective Pikachu, released in North America last week, makes an especially compelling case for any fans of Pokémon who want to learn a bit more about the world of pocket monsters. Detective…
By Patricia Hernandez Published March 30, 2018 -
The Reason Why Detective Pikachu Loves Coffee
While Ash’s Pikachu adores ketchup, Detective Pikachu loves coffee. In a recent interview, the game’s creators explained why. Famitsu asked why Detective Pikachu has an old man voice, and producer Hiroyuki Jinnai explained that Ikue Otani’s cute Pikachu voice work is exceedingly well-known. “That’s why, as this is an adventure game, we wanted to bring…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 30, 2018 -
First Images Of The Detective Pikachu Movie Set
Production has started for the Detective Pikachu movie. If you are wondering what the final film will look like, we don’t yet know. These set photos, however, might be hints at what to expect. They’re currently shooting the movie in London, and these set pics show the Ryme City Police Department. Ryme City is the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 30, 2018 -
Look At This Giant Detective Pikachu Amiibo
The 3DS game Detective Pikachu is coming to the west in March, The Pokémon Company said today, and with it comes a giant Amiibo that’s nearly double the size of a standard Pikachu. Detective Pikachu, which launched in Japan in March 2016, will be out in North America on March 23, 2018. Last month, actor…
By Jason Schreier Published January 12, 2018 -
Danny DeVito Fans React To Detective Pikachu Announcement
When it was originally announced that a Great Detective Pikachu movie got the greenlight, fans thought Danny DeVito would be the perfect choice for the character. Hollywood, however, had someone else in mind. See? DeVito is perfect! As just announced, Ryan Reynolds will play Detective Pikachu when production starts in London early next year. Some…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 7, 2017 -
Ryan Reynolds Will Play Pikachu In A Live-Action Pokémon Movie
Remember how weird it seemed last year that a live-action Hollywood movie based on Detective Pikachu was getting made? Welcome to 2017, where Ryan Reynolds is in the movie. As Pikachu. THR report that Reynolds has signed on for a starring role in the project, which begins filming in London early next year. And by…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 6, 2017 -
Kotaku ‘Shop Contest: Being Detective Pikachu: Winners!
Last week we asked our ‘Shop-savvy readers to show us who could play Detective Pikachu in the upcoming live-action film. It all came down to a coin-toss. I couldn’t decide between Hans Maulworf’s excellent Magnum P.I.K.A.C.H.U. entry and MrDeadScott’s equally amazing Chu Detective. And so I flipped a coin. Magnum won. Then I flipped again,…
By Mike Fahey Published July 31, 2016 -
Kotaku ‘Shop Contest: Being Detective Pikachu
We finally get our live-action Pokémon movie, and it’s Detective Pikachu. That’s fine, as long as they get some top-notch talent to play the pocket monster sleuth, and the makeup is good. Perhaps we can show them how it’s done. Originally posted 7/27/2016 — Three days or so left to present your casting choice for…
By Mike Fahey Published July 27, 2016 -
Pokémon Live-Action Movie Greenlit
Will it ever actually get made and hit the big screen? Who knows. But a deal has at least been made, with Legendary Pictures and Nintendo agreeing to make a live-action Pokémon movie. Variety reportsthat the movie is scheduled to begin production in late 2017. Now, get this: the movie isn’t a straight Pokémon flick.…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 20, 2016