Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction Review

In the underground Diamond Domain, where many Carbink live, the Mythical Pokemon Diancie serves as ruler. The Heart Diamond that sustains the land is beginning to fall apart, and Diancie is not yet strong enough to create a new one. While seeking help from the Legendary Pokemon Xerneas, Diancie encounters a group of thieves who want to take control of it's diamond-producing power- and who awaken the Legendary Pokemon Yveltal from its cocoon in the process!

I will be the first to admit I haven't watch Pokemon in along time. It's just one of those things I just grew out of. When I sat down to watch the new movie I must admit I was hit with nostaglia. e movie starts off with the introduction of Diancie. You get a background on her and her Poke friends and the environment. As always trouble is brewing and some evil human is trying to use Pokemon for their own plans. As usual it's up to Ash and his friends to save the day. If you're use to the Pokemon setup there will be nothing new under the sun with this film. However I will say that the Pokemon in this film were awesome. Pokemon is at it's best when the storyline focuses on the legendary Pokemon. This film focuses on the legendary Pokemon Xerneas who has the power to restore life to heart diamond that Diancie needs to save her domain. However standing in their path is the Pokemon of destruction Yveltal.  Yveltal in ancient times stole all the life force from the Kalos Region.  Ash and his friends must protect Diancie and the world, while fending off Team Rocket and a gang of thieves trying to use Diancie to make diamonds.

Pokemon Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction doesn't really add to much to the Pokemon lore. The film follows the basic format you're use to seeing in a Pokemon medium. The visual are enhanced a bit giving it a really polish look compared to the XY tv show. The action is improved and the music production is enjoyable. I grinned like a child when I heard the original Pokemon theme in the opening scene. If you're a Pokemon fan you will enjoy this film it has action, legendary Pokemon and some pretty funny moments with Team Rocket. My only grip with  the film is some of the pacing and character development on supporting characters. I felt it wasn't flushed out enough for me to care for them. Also why is Team Rocket still after Pikachu? It' s been decades I think that plot has run it's course. Overall this film knows who it' s for and that is for Pokemon fans. Check it out if you're fan.

Final Grade C+/7.5

Pokemon BW: Adventures In Unova DVD Set On September 23rd

Hey Poke fans we have some news from VIZ Media. Check it out below.

Pokémon fans will embark on an exciting adventure through the Unova region where they will meet their favorite Pokémon when the home media release of POKÉMON BW: ADVENTURES IN UNOVA DVD SET 1 launches on September 23rd. In BW: ADVENTURES IN UNOVA, Ash and his friends Iris and Cilan have foiled Team Rocket's latest evil plan, and a new danger lurks on the horizon! But first, with eight Gym badges in hand, Ash is ready to take on the region's ultimate challenge: the Unova League, where he'll face familiar rivals and new opponents in his ongoing quest to become a Pokémon Master! Meanwhile, Iris has been having some trouble connecting with her powerful and stubborn Dragonite – can a visit home to the Village of Dragons help sort things out for the aspiring Dragon Master? And what exciting new adventures await our heroes beyond the Unova League? The answers will come as the journey continues!

Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions Live Orchestral Concert Tour Begins on August 15, 2014

Here is some really cool news for Pokemon fans:

The Pokémon Company International and Princeton Entertainment announced today that the official Pokémon live orchestral concert series, Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions, will premiere at the famed Warner Theater in Washington, DC on Friday, August 15, 2014. The 2014 Pokémon World Championships will also be held in the nation’s capital that weekend, August 16–17, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

The premiere performance in Washington, DC will be followed by a performance at Philadelphia's Mann Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, September 19th. More dates, locations, and ticket information for the concert series will be announced soon and further details, including how to purchase tickets now to the Washington, DC and Philadelphia performances, can be found at PokemonSymphony.com.

Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions will take audiences of all ages on a powerful musical retrospective through the popular video game franchise’s most memorable melodies. This exciting new concert tour reunites key creative producers from the critically acclaimed The Legend of Zelda™: Symphony of the Goddesses concert tour.

With more than 260 million video games sold since its debut in 1996, Pokémon continues to provide memorable entertainment around the world. Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions gives loyal fans and newcomers a chance to experience the evolution of the franchise through all-new orchestral arrangements and carefully timed visuals drawing from classic and recent Pokémon video games including:

• Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue, Pokémon Yellow

• Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver, Pokémon Crystal

• Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire, Pokémon Emerald

• Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl, Pokémon Platinum

• Pokémon Black and Pokémon White

• Pokémon X and Pokémon Y

Lenni Reviews: Pokemon Visual Companion

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I will be the first to admit I am not a Pokemon person. I stopped watching the show after season 2 or so (I can't even really remember), I've never played any of the games or collected the cards. My collective knowledge of the franchise probably couldn't fill a Poke Ball. I didn't even know there were different kinds of Poke Balls before I opened this book.

That being said, I feel much more comfortable holding a conversation with a fan after reading this book. It's a pretty comprehensive primer for the entire universe. Every character gets a blurb, every creature has a summary, and every location is covered. I wouldn't pass if you quizzed me on it (I read it not memorized it) but if a fan of the show started talking about it, I would understand what they were saying.

As to the content, most of the pictures are direct from the show so if there's something different in the card game or the video games, it's not here. That's fine by me because if you're looking for something just to dip a toe into this world, you don't want to bury someone with that much information. As a non-fan who is friends with fans, it's scary to see just how vast the entire Pokemon franchise is. This book is nice and simple: This is the show and the creatures in it. That's all. It's also NOT an episode guide. Chances are you won't see many spoilers in here.

My only complaint is that some of the stills taken from the show are a bit fuzzy but if that's the only obvious flaw I caught, this book has a lot going for it.

Except that the series came to the U.S. in 1998... This book made me feel old as hell.
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Pokémon Visual Companion: The Ultimate Guide to Pokémon

Hey Otakus and Geeks readers and Pokemon fans. We have some cool news for you. DK will release a book entitled Pokemon Visual Companion. This book packs the Pokémon world between its covers with amazing artwork, fascinating facts, and comical anecdotes. The book will introduce you to many of the brave, sneaky, interesting, and prominent people in the Pokémon world. You will see what it takes to become a Pokémon Trainer (a human that makes Pokémon and human partnerships his or her priority) a Contest Coordinator, and a Pokémon breeder.

 

Details

Features (9781465403926, $16.99, 7.5” x 9.5”, 208 pages):

• The ultimate reference to key characters, famous battles, and important places.
• Every region up through Unova is covered, including events, people, and Pokémon.
• Trace Ash’s journey and get to know his Pokémon, friends, and travel companions, as well as villains and rivals throughout the Pokémon world!
• Learn the powerful life lessons that Pokémon teaches!

Pokemon Prom Proposal

For seniors in high school the prom is around the corner. It's like the biggest event in your high school career, for some it's a grand experience and a night of first times, for others its a heart breaking experience that stays with them forever. For me it was I don't care because I didn't go to mine. Instead I was playing basketball and gaming with the fellas. However one prom proposal is circling the net that I had to share. Prom proposal are becoming like marriage proposals these days. Guys are getting more and more creative on how to ask a girl out to the prom. This guy knew the key to a girl's heart and way a girl can't say no is through Pokemon. Check it out as he is dressed as Ash Ketchum and  ask out his date to be to the prom. 

Tim Burton Inspired Pokemon Re-design by Hat Boy

Hey Otakus and Geeks fans, today while surfing the net I came across some pics on a Tumblr site from Hat Boy. Pokemon Re-Designs inspired by Tim Burton, These pics look awesome check them out!!

Pokepark 2 Teaser Trailer & Screenshots

Pikachu and his friends are back in a all new adventure. Check out the new trailer and screenshots of Pokepark 2. I'll have a hands on preview next week.