POKÉMON: Detective Pikachu 2019 Movie Trailer Impressions—First Live Action Hollywood Film Adaptation of Pokemon Featuring Ryan Reynolds as Detective Pikachu

POKÉMON: Detective Pikachu is a 2019 family film and first ever live action Hollywood adaptation of Pokemon which first originated in Japan as a video game which first started from the Gameboy; which came from the joint venture production of Legendary Pictures, Universal Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures, and Toho under the direction of Rob Letterman and screenplay by Nicole Perlman and Letterman which stars Ryan Reynolds as the voice of Detective Pikachu, with Justice Smith, Kathryn Newton and Ken Watanabe slated for a May 10, 2019 US theatrical release. The 2019 live action Hollywood Pokemon movie is also known as Detective Pikachu is adapted from the Nintendo 3DS game of the same name which was first released in Japan in 2016 and was later localized at around March 2018. Let's check out what the first live action of the Pokemon game and anime franchise has in store for movie-going fans with POKÉMON: Detective Pikachu this 2019 here:


POKÉMON: Detective Pikachu
Plot / Synopsis

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: Official Press Release

Watch POKÉMON Detective Pikachu movie trailer here:




POKÉMON: Detective Pikachu Official Movie Trailer Impressions
POKÉMON Detective Pikachu Film Trailer Review


So what is there to say about the POKÉMON: Detective Pikachu official movie trailer? Well, it looks great as most of us have in mind here. This is really the first time that we see a live action adaptation of Pokemon so there isn't nothing really to compare to. We have reach a point in movie history and reality that CGI seems to blend so well with reality and from what we saw from the first Detective Pikachu 2019 film trailer, I am impressed and I am someone who grew up playing the Pokemon series. I was started with Pokemon Yellow version for the original Nintendo Gameboy.





The official press release from the official movie trailer summarize what we saw in it. Shows a little highlights here and there but not enough to ruin the entire film. Given that this is a detective slash mystery film, they ought to keep those elements closely hidden and hopefully doesn't follow the Detective Pikachu Nintnedo 3DS storyline down to a tee. Well, I played (but haven't finished) Detective Pikachu for the 3DS but I can say that it deviated a bit given that the game's protagonist on the game was a young teen while on this one is someone on his later teen or early adulthood. How they also met is much different, so with that hopefully we can be assured that we won't be seeing a carbon copy of the game. Of course, let's address the elephant in the room... Detective Pikachu is adorable! And is voiced by none other than Deadpool slash Green Lantern (don't crucify me for the reference) himself, Ryan Reynolds. Did you know that there was once an an initial strong clamor to let Danny Devito voice Detective Pikachu in both the 3DS game of the same title and later in the movie, but what we get is something similarly cool. Deadpool as the voice of Pikachu. Plus all the CGI goodness and adventure galore, this is shaping up to be a good Hollywood adaptation of a source material originating from Japan which we haven't seen like forever.


How about you guys? What do you think about Detective Pikachu's live action Hollywood adaptation? What do you think about Ryan Reynolds voicing Detective Pikachu? What is your favorite animated Pokemon movie(s)? Share your thoughts and opinion about the POKÉMON: Detective Pikachu official trailer in the comments section below:

Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension Trailer Impressions: The Final Installment of the Final Paranormal Activity Movie Series This 2015

Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension is a 2015 found footage supernatural horror film from Blumhouse Productions distributed by Paramount Pictures under the direction of Gregory Plotkin with screenplay by Brantley Aufill, Jason Harry Pagan, and Andrew Deutschman starring Chris J. Murray, Brit Shaw, Dan Gill, Ivy George, and Katie Featherston slated for an October 23, 2015 US theatrical release. Let's check out what the sixth and final installment of the Paranormal Activity has in store for horror movie going fans with Paranormal Activity Ghost Dimension this 2015 here:


Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension
Plot / Synopsis

Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension follows supernatural occurrences that take place in a newly moved family's home in Palo Alto, California. The family consists of four members including Ryan, a game developer, Ryan's wife Emily, a stay-at-home mom described as "more serious than her young husband—she's constantly on the go, does yoga, and though loving, has an air of maturity about her", their 6-year old daughter Leila, described as "a fearless, opinionated tomboy", and Ryan's younger brother described as a "less fit, less funky version of his brother". The brothers find tapes of young Katie and Kristi being taught supernatural abilities by their grandmother. Despite the video being filmed 20 years ago, Katie breaks the fourth wall by noticing the brothers' presence. They also find a camera which can see paranormal phenomena that the human eye can't see. With Leila being targeted by supernatural forces, Ryan must find a way to protect his daughter before it is too late.

Watch Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension movie trailer here:






Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension Film Trailer Review


So what can we say about the Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension? Well, it looks like a little more effort has been put to this sixth entry in the Paranormal Activity movie franchise as it should; this is after all the final installment. I can see it now, fans and those followers of the horror movie franchise is thinking... "What!!! This is the last Paranormal Activity movie on the series? Where can we get our fix of the found footage format helped spearheaded by this series?" It is a little known fact that the Paranormal Activity has helped popularized the found footage format of horror films these days as how its predecessor The Blair Witch Project in the past. Movie critics or the general movie going audience will either love or hate it, but one thing is for sure; amidst its low-budget nature it has reached a sixth movie and people has seen this film and that says quite a lot. Says a lot either for the Paranormal film franchise in general or the movie going audience.


The trailer picks off from where the last film left off, another unknowing family moving in only to be subjected to the same horrors as what previous families were in. What happened to the sisters? What will happen in this final chapter? Will it finally tie it all up in a beautiful red ribbon of blood and chaos closing the series entirely? Are they certain that the film studious would want to close this high successful (?) horror movie franchise this 2015? Those are some of the question that will hopefully be answered in the final Paranormal Activity movie, Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension.


How about you guys? What do you think that this will be the final chapter in the Paranormal Activity film series? What is your favorite among the previous five movies? What's your least favorite? Share your thoughts and opinion about the Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension official trailer in the comments section below:

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies Trailer Impressions: 2016 Film Adaptation of the 2009 Zombie Parody of Jane Austen's Classic

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies is a British- American horror comedy romance film from Screen Gems and Lionsgate under the direction of Burr Steers; with screenplay by David O. Russell and Burr Steers based from the 2009 novel of same name by Seth Grahame-Smith; and stars Lily James, Sam Riley, Jack Huston, Bella Heathcote, Douglas Booth, Matt Smith, Charles Dance, and Lena Headey slated for a February 2016 theatrical release. Let's check out what is in store for classical literature and modern horror zombie fans in Pride and Prejudice and Zombies 2016 film here.


Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
Plot / Synopsis

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES is a fresh twist on Jane Austen's widely celebrated novel. A mysterious plague has fallen upon 19th century England, the land is overrun with the undead and feisty heroine Elizabeth Bennet is a master of martial arts and weaponry. Casting aside personal and social prejudices, Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy must unite on the blood-soaked battlefield to rid the country of the zombie menace and discover their true love for one another.

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES will be released by Lionsgate UK in cinemas across the UK & Ireland on Friday 12th February 2016.

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Pride and Prejudice and Zombies Fast Facts

Did you know that "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" was made into an iOS (iPod Touch and iPhone) game back in 2010. You can check out the gameplay of the iOS app here:


Pride and Prejudice and Zombies Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies Film Trailer Review


So what is there to say about the Pride and Prejudice and Zombies official trailer? Well, what can't be asaid about the trailer? The title alone speaks for itself. It is a film adaptation of the 2009 novel by Seth Grahame-Smith parodying Jane Austen's 1813 classic novel "Pride and Prejudice". It is Pride and Prejudice only set in an alternate reality where a zombie outbreak endangers the 19th century England and it is up its English citizen to fight them using a wide arsenal of zombie killing weapons and martial arts. It is so ridiculous but it worked as the 2009 parody novel has been warmly received by critics and became a part of various best seller list (mainly New York Times and later at Amazon). A novel that warmly welcomes classical literature fans and the more contemporary fans of horror, comedy, and zombies.


One shouldn't really be surprised as many bestselling novel have been subjected to various film adaptation and "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" is way up on that list. The film is simply a treat for both classical literature fans whom had enjoyed the Jane Austen novel and modern movie fans into zombies. Who wouldn't want to see 19th century classy English women using martial arts (even Ninjutsu) to fight off hordes of zombies? Let's just hope that this film adaptation gives justice to its source material. You can learn more about both bestselling novels (the original 1813 Jane Austen classic and the 2009 parody by Seth Grahame-Smith) by checking out Wikipedia.


How about you guys? What do you think about zombies in 19th century England? Do you like to see more classic bestselling novels being parodied and adding a more bizarre twist like what happened to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice? Share your thoughts and opinion about the Pride and Prejudice and Zombies 2016 official movie trailer in the comments section below: