One of the core components of a video game is the cast that has been put behind the in-game characters. Not only do they give their voice to the character, but ultimately bring it to life making the experience worthwhile. While popular franchises, such as Final Fantasy are known for sticking with renowned actors to voice their characters, their one decision has proved to be for the worse according to their player base.
Final Fantasy cast Tyler Hoechlin for the role of Sephiroth in the games
The character of Sephiroth has always been an iconic one and was voiced by George Newbern before the year 2020. Newbern’s voice was unfortunately retired 4 years ago, and the replacement was none other than Tyler Hoechlin, an actor known for his work as Superman in CW’s Superman and Lois.
Why Tyler Hoechlin Is Not Accepted As The Voice Of Sephiroth In The Final Fantasy...
Final Fantasy cast Tyler Hoechlin for the role of Sephiroth in the games
The character of Sephiroth has always been an iconic one and was voiced by George Newbern before the year 2020. Newbern’s voice was unfortunately retired 4 years ago, and the replacement was none other than Tyler Hoechlin, an actor known for his work as Superman in CW’s Superman and Lois.
Why Tyler Hoechlin Is Not Accepted As The Voice Of Sephiroth In The Final Fantasy...
- 4/26/2024
- by Aaditya Chugh
- FandomWire
In the sixth-season episode of "Bones" called "The Finder," which aired in April of 2012, Brennan and Booth (Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz) travel to the Florida Everglades to investigate the death of a maritime museum worker whose remains in the woods lead to the discovery of a fragment of a 17th-century map. The map may lead to sunken treasure (!) and our heroes know that if they find the rest of the map, they'll likely uncover a murderer.
To help with their investigation, the two agents hire an eccentric local named Walter Sherman (Geoff Stults), an old friend of Booth's. Walter is a kooky former soldier and head injury sufferer who possesses a bizarre, obsessive talent for locating lost objects. It's implied that Walter may even have semi-clairvoyant powers.
Walter is running his own hustle in Florida, working as a "finder" for hire, and he's aided in his finding quests by...
To help with their investigation, the two agents hire an eccentric local named Walter Sherman (Geoff Stults), an old friend of Booth's. Walter is a kooky former soldier and head injury sufferer who possesses a bizarre, obsessive talent for locating lost objects. It's implied that Walter may even have semi-clairvoyant powers.
Walter is running his own hustle in Florida, working as a "finder" for hire, and he's aided in his finding quests by...
- 1/7/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Character Development in For All Mankind When we talk about the Fast & Furious series, it’s often the high-octane action and family-centric one-liners that come to mind. But what if we took a page out of ‘For All Mankind’‘s book and focused more on character development? The Apple TV original series delves into the lives of its characters, showing their personal and professional challenges. As Tim Goodman mentioned, the series might be ‘fine but familiar,’ but it’s the emotional depth that keeps viewers invested. This is a lesson for Fast & Furious: to deepen audience connection, it could benefit from...
- 12/16/2023
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Filmmaker Jonathan Krisel has been roped into direct ‘Pokemon Detective Pikachu’ sequel. Jonathan Krisel, co-creator of ‘Portlandia’, is in negotiations with Legendary Entertainment to direct the sequel to the live-action ‘Pokemon’ movie from 2019. Chris Galletta will write the script, reports Variety.
Krisel co-created, wrote and executive produced IFC’s sketch comedy show ‘Portlandia’, which starred fellow co-creators Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein in a multitude of oddball situations around Portland, Oregon.
He also co-created, wrote and directed FX’s ‘Baskets’, starring Zach Galifianakis as a rodeo clown. Previously, Galletta wrote the 2013 coming-of-age comedy ‘The Kings of Summer’.
The original ‘Pokemon Detective Pikachu’ starred Ryan Reynolds as a talking, coffee-loving Pikachu who fancied himself as a Sherlock Holmes. The electric mouse teams up with Tim Goodman, a down-on-his-luck Pokemon trainer played by Justice Smith, to find Tim’s missing dad. The cast included Kathryn Newton, who’s currently starring in ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania...
Krisel co-created, wrote and executive produced IFC’s sketch comedy show ‘Portlandia’, which starred fellow co-creators Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein in a multitude of oddball situations around Portland, Oregon.
He also co-created, wrote and directed FX’s ‘Baskets’, starring Zach Galifianakis as a rodeo clown. Previously, Galletta wrote the 2013 coming-of-age comedy ‘The Kings of Summer’.
The original ‘Pokemon Detective Pikachu’ starred Ryan Reynolds as a talking, coffee-loving Pikachu who fancied himself as a Sherlock Holmes. The electric mouse teams up with Tim Goodman, a down-on-his-luck Pokemon trainer played by Justice Smith, to find Tim’s missing dad. The cast included Kathryn Newton, who’s currently starring in ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania...
- 3/4/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
The “Pokémon Detective Pikachu” sequel has finally caught a director.
Jonathan Krisel, co-creator of “Portlandia,” is in negotiations with Legendary Entertainment to direct the sequel to the live-action “Pokémon” movie from 2019. Chris Galletta will write the script.
Krisel co-created, wrote and executive produced IFC’s sketch comedy show “Portlandia,” which starred fellow co-creators Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein in a multitude of oddball situations around Portland, Oregon. He also co-created, wrote and directed FX’s “Baskets,” starring Zach Galifianakis as a rodeo clown. Previously, Galletta wrote the 2013 coming-of-age comedy “The Kings of Summer.”
The original “Pokémon Detective Pikachu” starred Ryan Reynolds as a talking, coffee-loving Pikachu who fancied himself as a Sherlock Holmes. The electric mouse teams up with Tim Goodman, a down-on-his-luck Pokémon trainer played by Justice Smith, to find Tim’s missing dad. The cast included Kathryn Newton, who’s currently starring in “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,...
Jonathan Krisel, co-creator of “Portlandia,” is in negotiations with Legendary Entertainment to direct the sequel to the live-action “Pokémon” movie from 2019. Chris Galletta will write the script.
Krisel co-created, wrote and executive produced IFC’s sketch comedy show “Portlandia,” which starred fellow co-creators Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein in a multitude of oddball situations around Portland, Oregon. He also co-created, wrote and directed FX’s “Baskets,” starring Zach Galifianakis as a rodeo clown. Previously, Galletta wrote the 2013 coming-of-age comedy “The Kings of Summer.”
The original “Pokémon Detective Pikachu” starred Ryan Reynolds as a talking, coffee-loving Pikachu who fancied himself as a Sherlock Holmes. The electric mouse teams up with Tim Goodman, a down-on-his-luck Pokémon trainer played by Justice Smith, to find Tim’s missing dad. The cast included Kathryn Newton, who’s currently starring in “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,...
- 3/3/2023
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
"You have to reign him in." Who's ready to revisit the pandemic again?! Sky TV has revealed the first look teaser trailer for a new series titled This England, with that title being spoken in a line of dialogue at the end of the trailer. It was originally pitched with the title This Sceptred Isle, but was updated for release this fall. The series follows the events surrounding Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his government in the face of the first wave of the 2020 global pandemic. It's described as a "truly unique drama that combines Michael Winterbottom's talent for conveying powerful real-world stories with a stunning performance from Kenneth Branagh." Branagh stars as Boris, with a cast featuring Ophelia Lovibond as Carrie Symonds, Andrew Buchan as Matt Hancock, plus Tim Goodman, Alec Nicholls, James Corrigan, and Simon Paisley Day as Dominic Cummings. I was expecting this to be more...
- 8/18/2022
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Detective Pikachu star Justice Smith has come out as queer in the midst of the Black Lives Matter movement and Pride month. The actor, who’s also known for his turn in Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, shared a post on Instagram yesterday (June 6th) featuring a video taken at a recent Blm protest in New Orleans, along with photos of himself with fellow actor and partner Nicholas Ashe, who Smith describes as his “guiding light.”
In his caption, Smith wrote an impassioned essay about how the Black Lives Matter movement should make sure to include “Black Queer voices” and “black trans people.”
“We chanted ‘Black Trans Lives Matter’ ‘Black Queer Lives Matter’ ‘All Black Lives Matter’. As a black queer man myself, I was disappointed to see certain people eager to say Black Lives Matter, but hold their tongue when Trans/Queer was added,” the actor wrote. “I want to...
In his caption, Smith wrote an impassioned essay about how the Black Lives Matter movement should make sure to include “Black Queer voices” and “black trans people.”
“We chanted ‘Black Trans Lives Matter’ ‘Black Queer Lives Matter’ ‘All Black Lives Matter’. As a black queer man myself, I was disappointed to see certain people eager to say Black Lives Matter, but hold their tongue when Trans/Queer was added,” the actor wrote. “I want to...
- 6/7/2020
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
The highly anticipated POKÉMON Detective Pikachu graphic novel adaptation from Legendary Comics, in collaboration with The Pokémon Company International, is now available for purchase online. Last summer’s popular big-screen adventure starred Ryan Reynolds as the adorable super-sleuth Detective Pikachu and was the first-ever live-action Pokémon movie. Fans are now invited to relive the adventures of Tim Goodman and his crime-solving Detective Pikachu partner in comic form. The graphic novel is written by Brian Buccellato with art by Nelson Dániel and draws inspiration from the film that is based on the beloved Pokémon brand—one of the world’s most popular, multi-generation entertainment properties and one of the most successful media franchises of all time. Readers are invited to follow along as lead character Tim Goodman, played in the movie by Justice Smith, journeys through Ryme City searching for his missing father. With twists and turns around every corner, nothing...
- 3/30/2020
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
The Covid-19 pandemic has many of us at home with our kids, and while we’ve got distance learning to handle from many of our school systems, giving us a taste of what homeschooling is like, there’s also some great opportunity for watching films together as a family. Since we can’t go out to see a movie right now, here are some recent kids and family films you can catch right in your living rooms.
Detective Pikachu
Where to Watch: Hulu, Amazon
While my kids and I can still play a little bit of Pokemon Go (as long as we keep our social distancing), hanging out with Pikachu on screen is another option, thanks to the recent film. Set in a world where trainers really do collect Pokemon, and no one seems to be able to understand them, the film features Ryan Reynolds as the voice and facial...
Detective Pikachu
Where to Watch: Hulu, Amazon
While my kids and I can still play a little bit of Pokemon Go (as long as we keep our social distancing), hanging out with Pikachu on screen is another option, thanks to the recent film. Set in a world where trainers really do collect Pokemon, and no one seems to be able to understand them, the film features Ryan Reynolds as the voice and facial...
- 3/23/2020
- by Mike Cecchini
- Den of Geek
The limited series “Perpetual Grace Ltd” aired over the summer from June to August, so it might have fallen under the radar as the Emmys for the previous TV season were still being decided, but with the Golden Globes and SAG Awards approaching it might be time for awards voters to say “Grace,” especially with a showcase performance by Ben Kingsley at the heart of it.
Created by Steven Conrad and Bruce Terris (Amazon‘s “Patriot“), the series follows a young grifter (Jimmi Simpson) who tries to prey on Pastor Byron Brown (Kingsley), but the pastor is more dangerous than he bargained for. It’s a villainous role that has been compared to Kingsley’s turn in “Sexy Beast” (2001), which earned him one of his four Oscar nominations and one of his eight Golden Globe noms. He plays Pastor Brown “with a slight tinge of menace from the very beginning” that is “quickly” unleashed.
Created by Steven Conrad and Bruce Terris (Amazon‘s “Patriot“), the series follows a young grifter (Jimmi Simpson) who tries to prey on Pastor Byron Brown (Kingsley), but the pastor is more dangerous than he bargained for. It’s a villainous role that has been compared to Kingsley’s turn in “Sexy Beast” (2001), which earned him one of his four Oscar nominations and one of his eight Golden Globe noms. He plays Pastor Brown “with a slight tinge of menace from the very beginning” that is “quickly” unleashed.
- 11/17/2019
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Hong Chau has signed with ICM Partners, The Hollywood Reporter has exclusively learned.
The actress made her Watchmen debut as Lady Trieu last night on HBO in the fourth episode of Damon Lindelof's adaptation of the graphic novel cult classic. Critic Tim Goodman named hers among the series' "exceptional, memorable performances" in THR's review of the show.
Since her breakthrough as Vietnamese amputee and political activist Ngoc Lan Tran in Alexander Payne's 2017 film Downsizing, for which she earned Golden Globe and SAG nominations, Chau has appeared in a series of critically acclaimed projects. She recurred as Monterey parent ...
The actress made her Watchmen debut as Lady Trieu last night on HBO in the fourth episode of Damon Lindelof's adaptation of the graphic novel cult classic. Critic Tim Goodman named hers among the series' "exceptional, memorable performances" in THR's review of the show.
Since her breakthrough as Vietnamese amputee and political activist Ngoc Lan Tran in Alexander Payne's 2017 film Downsizing, for which she earned Golden Globe and SAG nominations, Chau has appeared in a series of critically acclaimed projects. She recurred as Monterey parent ...
- 11/11/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Hong Chau has signed with ICM Partners, The Hollywood Reporter has exclusively learned.
The actress made her Watchmen debut as Lady Trieu last night on HBO in the fourth episode of Damon Lindelof's adaptation of the graphic novel cult classic. Critic Tim Goodman named hers among the series' "exceptional, memorable performances" in THR's review of the show.
Since her breakthrough as Vietnamese amputee and political activist Ngoc Lan Tran in Alexander Payne's 2017 film Downsizing, for which she earned Golden Globe and SAG nominations, Chau has appeared in a series of critically acclaimed projects. She recurred as Monterey parent ...
The actress made her Watchmen debut as Lady Trieu last night on HBO in the fourth episode of Damon Lindelof's adaptation of the graphic novel cult classic. Critic Tim Goodman named hers among the series' "exceptional, memorable performances" in THR's review of the show.
Since her breakthrough as Vietnamese amputee and political activist Ngoc Lan Tran in Alexander Payne's 2017 film Downsizing, for which she earned Golden Globe and SAG nominations, Chau has appeared in a series of critically acclaimed projects. She recurred as Monterey parent ...
- 11/11/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Oscar winner Forest Whitaker burns through the screen as real-life crime boss Bumpy Johnson in Epix’s epic crime drama “Godfather of Harlem” and might crash the Golden Globes this year as a contender for Best TV Drama Actor.
In “Godfather of Harlem,” as Bumpy Johnson returns from 10 years in prison to find his beloved neighborhood under the control of the Italian mob, he quickly befriends Malcolm X (Nigel Thatch) in his quest to take back control of the streets 1960s Harlem. The series serves as a prequel to the Ridley Scott‘s award-winning film “American Gangster” (2007) and also co-stars Vincent D’Onofrio, Paul Sorvino, Chazz Palminteri and recent Emmy-nominee Giancarlo Esposito.
See This 6-year streak in the Golden Globes’ Best Drama Series category might come to an end
The show has so far impressed critics and could be a contender in the crowded drama series categories this upcoming awards season.
In “Godfather of Harlem,” as Bumpy Johnson returns from 10 years in prison to find his beloved neighborhood under the control of the Italian mob, he quickly befriends Malcolm X (Nigel Thatch) in his quest to take back control of the streets 1960s Harlem. The series serves as a prequel to the Ridley Scott‘s award-winning film “American Gangster” (2007) and also co-stars Vincent D’Onofrio, Paul Sorvino, Chazz Palminteri and recent Emmy-nominee Giancarlo Esposito.
See This 6-year streak in the Golden Globes’ Best Drama Series category might come to an end
The show has so far impressed critics and could be a contender in the crowded drama series categories this upcoming awards season.
- 10/31/2019
- by Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
When Bob Armstrong, a disgraced civil lawyer-turned- pageant coach, spots beauty queen potential in the vengeful teen Patricia “Patty” Bladell, little does he release quite what he’s about to unleash on the world. So ran the premise of season 1 of Netflix’s Insatiable. As premises go, it’s not a bad one, and in the event, it didn’t fail to deliver. Despite a slightly hostile reception in some quarters (Tim Goodman of The Hollywood Reporter called it “trite”, “unfunny” and “a hot bloated mess”, while Linda Holmes of NPR damned it with the words “Let me assure you: It is not
Meet the Cast of Insatiable on Netflix...
Meet the Cast of Insatiable on Netflix...
- 10/27/2019
- by Jennifer Borama
- TVovermind.com
Now, you would think that at some point — say, right after fellow THR critic Dan Fienberg and I recalled numerous summer series in a lengthy discussion just last week, or not one but two lists from early July about what to watch before the summer gets started — that there wouldn't be anything to talk about regarding TV.
But you'd be oh so very wrong.
There are always thoughts. Oh, so many thoughts. And not just my own. If all you have are industry friends, you should listen to other people talk about TV because it's pretty eye-opening and,...
But you'd be oh so very wrong.
There are always thoughts. Oh, so many thoughts. And not just my own. If all you have are industry friends, you should listen to other people talk about TV because it's pretty eye-opening and,...
- 8/19/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Netflix is doing something weird this week — and yes, it does often partake in convention-defying bits of decisionmaking almost as a rule: On Friday it will premiere the second season of its acclaimed but hardly zeitgeisty drama Mindhunter after choosing not to send out screeners to critics and to only have a fan-based premiere of the first three episodes.
Which is, well, weird. Not completely surprising but a lot surprising, even for Netflix. And it certainly adds to the looming sense that, like it or not, the lead streamer might have to start doing business differently sooner than it thinks....
Which is, well, weird. Not completely surprising but a lot surprising, even for Netflix. And it certainly adds to the looming sense that, like it or not, the lead streamer might have to start doing business differently sooner than it thinks....
- 8/14/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
CAA has wooed Andrew Scott, Fleabag's "hot priest," away from ICM Partners, The Hollywood Reporter has exclusively learned.
The Irish actor is enjoying a breakout year after the internet dubbed him "hot priest" thanks to his stint on season two of Amazon and BBC's comedy-drama Fleabag. He also earned critical praise for anchoring the "Smithereens" episode from the latest season of Netflix's Black Mirror, in a performance that THR critic Tim Goodman called "exceptional … selling every part of [the character's] emotional state."
Scott was previously best known as Sherlock Holmes' classic villain Moriarty ...
The Irish actor is enjoying a breakout year after the internet dubbed him "hot priest" thanks to his stint on season two of Amazon and BBC's comedy-drama Fleabag. He also earned critical praise for anchoring the "Smithereens" episode from the latest season of Netflix's Black Mirror, in a performance that THR critic Tim Goodman called "exceptional … selling every part of [the character's] emotional state."
Scott was previously best known as Sherlock Holmes' classic villain Moriarty ...
CAA has wooed Andrew Scott, Fleabag's "hot priest," away from ICM Partners, The Hollywood Reporter has exclusively learned.
The Irish actor is enjoying a breakout year after the internet dubbed him "hot priest" thanks to his stint on season two of Amazon and BBC's comedy-drama Fleabag. He also earned critical praise for anchoring the "Smithereens" episode from the latest season of Netflix's Black Mirror, in a performance that THR critic Tim Goodman called "exceptional … selling every part of [the character's] emotional state."
Scott was previously best known as Sherlock Holmes' classic villain Moriarty ...
The Irish actor is enjoying a breakout year after the internet dubbed him "hot priest" thanks to his stint on season two of Amazon and BBC's comedy-drama Fleabag. He also earned critical praise for anchoring the "Smithereens" episode from the latest season of Netflix's Black Mirror, in a performance that THR critic Tim Goodman called "exceptional … selling every part of [the character's] emotional state."
Scott was previously best known as Sherlock Holmes' classic villain Moriarty ...
It's partly a sign of the times in the Streaming Wars that I can be reminded by executives not linked to either Amazon or NBCUniversal not to forget that the former recently touted an increase in subscriptions that can't really be proven and don't forget to talk about the stock slide, and why not point out that the "free" plan for the latter's streaming service is both not true and not a great idea.
Or, to put it another way, make sure everybody knows that everyone has issues and when the hell-storm comes there's ...
Or, to put it another way, make sure everybody knows that everyone has issues and when the hell-storm comes there's ...
- 7/26/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
This might be a good time to pause and breathe if you're at Netflix, have invested in Netflix or you're a competitor eating popcorn and hoping for further damaging and/or irritating news about Netflix.
It's not going down that easily.
Granted, last week wasn't the best of weeks.
Netflix lost domestic subscribers for the first time in roughly eight years and its projections for worldwide subscribers — 5 million — ended up well short at 2.7 million, which, coupled with the domestic losses, sent the stock tumbling and billions into the ether (and even incurring a ...
It's not going down that easily.
Granted, last week wasn't the best of weeks.
Netflix lost domestic subscribers for the first time in roughly eight years and its projections for worldwide subscribers — 5 million — ended up well short at 2.7 million, which, coupled with the domestic losses, sent the stock tumbling and billions into the ether (and even incurring a ...
- 7/23/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Daniel Fienberg: So remember how last year everybody was freaking out on Emmy nomination morning because it seemed like Netflix had usurped HBO and become the ruler of all things television? Or something? Well, it looks like HBO's back, piling up a whopping 137 nominations to Netflix's 117, with Game of Thrones, Chernobyl and Barry among the big leaders (but with Veep rather far down the list with only nine nominations, including comedy series). Where do you want to start our discussion, Tim? Perhaps let's start with your general mood looking over the nods. Happy? Angry? Confused?
Tim Goodman: Oh, definitely confused....
Tim Goodman: Oh, definitely confused....
- 7/16/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Let's launch this part out of a rocket straight away: You can bet good money on WarnerMedia, er, HBO Max, being successful. It has great content (probably going to have to put some trust in that) and an impressive leadership in place. It will do very well, eventually. Excellently, perhaps.
In the meantime, there are thoughts that linger.
Because every tiny ripple in the Streaming Wars world — hell, WarnerMedia was just announcing what it was calling the upcoming platform, after all — creates a wave of possible reaction.
There's a lot to unpack and the worry ...
In the meantime, there are thoughts that linger.
Because every tiny ripple in the Streaming Wars world — hell, WarnerMedia was just announcing what it was calling the upcoming platform, after all — creates a wave of possible reaction.
There's a lot to unpack and the worry ...
- 7/15/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Zendaya has come a long way since her Disney Channel days on “Shake It Up” and “K.C. Undercover.” Her new HBO series “Euphoria” is a no-holds-barred look at teens dealing with sexuality, drugs and violence. Since the show didn’t start airing until June it won’t be eligible for Emmys until 2020. Do you think she deserves to be remembered by voters next year? Scroll down to vote in our poll at the bottom of this post.
“Euphoria” is an ensemble drama, but its primary focus is Rue Bennett (Zendaya), who nearly died from a drug overdose during the summer and is fresh out of rehab as the school year begins again. She becomes friends with Jules (Hunter Schafer), a transgender girl who is new to town. A lot of the characters’ insecurities around relationships, family, bullying and acceptance aren’t unusual to teen dramas, but the show’s eerie visual style and gritty,...
“Euphoria” is an ensemble drama, but its primary focus is Rue Bennett (Zendaya), who nearly died from a drug overdose during the summer and is fresh out of rehab as the school year begins again. She becomes friends with Jules (Hunter Schafer), a transgender girl who is new to town. A lot of the characters’ insecurities around relationships, family, bullying and acceptance aren’t unusual to teen dramas, but the show’s eerie visual style and gritty,...
- 7/1/2019
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
CAA has signed British director James Hawes, The Hollywood Reporter has exclusively learned.
Hawes helmed the Black Mirror season-five episode "Smithereens," which bowed Wednesday on Netflix and which THR critic Tim Goodman praised in his review. He previously directed the anthology's third-season finale, "Hated in the Nation," in 2016.
Most recently, Hawes helmed the pilot and two other episodes of TBS' upcoming Snowpiercer adaptation, for which he also serves as an executive producer. He previously directed episodes of TNT's The Alienist, Nat Geo's Genius, Showtime's Penny Dreadful and five episodes of the BBC's Doctor Who, including the 2006 Christmas special ...
Hawes helmed the Black Mirror season-five episode "Smithereens," which bowed Wednesday on Netflix and which THR critic Tim Goodman praised in his review. He previously directed the anthology's third-season finale, "Hated in the Nation," in 2016.
Most recently, Hawes helmed the pilot and two other episodes of TBS' upcoming Snowpiercer adaptation, for which he also serves as an executive producer. He previously directed episodes of TNT's The Alienist, Nat Geo's Genius, Showtime's Penny Dreadful and five episodes of the BBC's Doctor Who, including the 2006 Christmas special ...
Earlier this week, The Pokémon Company confirmed that it would be holding a special press conference in Tokyo. The event was to be used as a platform to reveal several new projects in the pipeline for Pokéfans the world over, one of which has turned out to be none other than a Detective Pikachu sequel.
If the announcement presents itself as a little premature – what with the summer blockbuster movie having only just released – that’s because this latest project isn’t a film, but a video game. As confirmed by none other than The Pokémon Company CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara, this particular iteration of the now-famous series is intended to be a direct follow-up to the 3Ds game of the same name released in 2016.
Narrative differences between the game and film are plenty, though both follow the story of Tim Goodman and his fellow talking Pikachu companion as they attempt...
If the announcement presents itself as a little premature – what with the summer blockbuster movie having only just released – that’s because this latest project isn’t a film, but a video game. As confirmed by none other than The Pokémon Company CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara, this particular iteration of the now-famous series is intended to be a direct follow-up to the 3Ds game of the same name released in 2016.
Narrative differences between the game and film are plenty, though both follow the story of Tim Goodman and his fellow talking Pikachu companion as they attempt...
- 5/29/2019
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
Following a decades-long failure to successfully adapt video games for the big screen, Hollywood has finally achieved the impossible.
More specifically, the folks responsible for Detective Pikachu deserve the lion’s share of the praise, not just for bucking the established trend, but by doing so with none other than one of the industry’s biggest franchises. As a globally recognized brand, co-writers Benji Samit and Dan Hernandez no doubt had a mountain to climb in doing Pokémon justice, not least in making its universe believable in a live-action setting, but here we are, post-release, and talk of sequels are already doing the rounds.
Clearly confident of its success, Legendary confirmed prior to Detective Pikachu‘s premiere that a sequel is already in the works, though little else is known beyond that. Given the self-contained nature of Pikachu and Tim Goodman’s story in that film, a direct follow-up is...
More specifically, the folks responsible for Detective Pikachu deserve the lion’s share of the praise, not just for bucking the established trend, but by doing so with none other than one of the industry’s biggest franchises. As a globally recognized brand, co-writers Benji Samit and Dan Hernandez no doubt had a mountain to climb in doing Pokémon justice, not least in making its universe believable in a live-action setting, but here we are, post-release, and talk of sequels are already doing the rounds.
Clearly confident of its success, Legendary confirmed prior to Detective Pikachu‘s premiere that a sequel is already in the works, though little else is known beyond that. Given the self-contained nature of Pikachu and Tim Goodman’s story in that film, a direct follow-up is...
- 5/23/2019
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
Stars: Ryan Reynolds, Justice Smith, Kathryn Newton, Bill Nighy, Ken Watanabe, Chris Geere, Suki Waterhouse, Josette Simon, Alejandro De Mesa, Rita Ora, Karan Soni | Written by Dan Hernandez, Benji Samit, Rob Letterman, Derek Connolly | Directed by Rob Letterman
Pokémon: Detective Pikachu is directed by Rob Letterman and stars Justice Smith as Tim Goodman with the addition of the voice of Ryan Reynolds as the titular Pokémon character Pikachu, who collide together after Tim is brought back into Ryme City after his Police Office father has been killed in a suspicious car accident, resulting in a partnership to get to the bottom of this mystery case. Letterman’s film is sadly eye gouging traumatic for an hour and forty minutes that feels more like torture than family entertainment. The resulting film has to be the most generic property going at the moment. The voice of Reynolds does very little and the film has no heart,...
Pokémon: Detective Pikachu is directed by Rob Letterman and stars Justice Smith as Tim Goodman with the addition of the voice of Ryan Reynolds as the titular Pokémon character Pikachu, who collide together after Tim is brought back into Ryme City after his Police Office father has been killed in a suspicious car accident, resulting in a partnership to get to the bottom of this mystery case. Letterman’s film is sadly eye gouging traumatic for an hour and forty minutes that feels more like torture than family entertainment. The resulting film has to be the most generic property going at the moment. The voice of Reynolds does very little and the film has no heart,...
- 5/18/2019
- by Jak-Luke Sharp
- Nerdly
If you’ve been keeping up to date with video game film adaptations, then there’s a good chance you’ve already heard of Detective Pikachu. This joint venture between Warner Bros., Legendary Pictures and The Pokémon Company is a first for the ever-popular franchise, which has already seen plenty of animated movies modeled after the long-running TV show.
The film follows Tim Goodman, a former Pokémon trainer who teams up with a mysterious, talking Pikachu in order to solve the disappearance of his father. Combining real-life actors and plenty of CGI creatures, Detective Pikachu‘s more grounded take on the franchise released to generally positive reviews. While critics took issue with the overall plot and characters – a sentiment shared by our very own Mike Lee – it seems nearly everyone has nothing but good things to say when it comes to the Pokémon themselves, which range from absolutely adorable to downright creepy.
The film follows Tim Goodman, a former Pokémon trainer who teams up with a mysterious, talking Pikachu in order to solve the disappearance of his father. Combining real-life actors and plenty of CGI creatures, Detective Pikachu‘s more grounded take on the franchise released to generally positive reviews. While critics took issue with the overall plot and characters – a sentiment shared by our very own Mike Lee – it seems nearly everyone has nothing but good things to say when it comes to the Pokémon themselves, which range from absolutely adorable to downright creepy.
- 5/17/2019
- by Shaan Joshi
- We Got This Covered
No less than a week out the gate and talk of sequels to Detective Pikachu are already doing the rounds. It’s hardly surprising, though, is it? As far as video game flicks go, the combination has had nill but a troubled past filled with B-movie quality adaptations and poorly-written scripts, but Pokémon’s first foray into live action has bucked that trend. Make no mistake, Detective Pikachu won’t be winning any Oscars (though its gorgeous special effects definitely deserve recognition) when awards season next swings around, but it’s a solid movie that proves, finally, that video game adaptations can work in cinema.
Ryan Reynolds’ casting as the titular yellow mouse is a major strength, no doubt, but with his and Tim Goodman’s (Justice Smith) story now finished, how do the film’s writers intend to progress the series with potential future sequels? At this time, Warner Bros....
Ryan Reynolds’ casting as the titular yellow mouse is a major strength, no doubt, but with his and Tim Goodman’s (Justice Smith) story now finished, how do the film’s writers intend to progress the series with potential future sequels? At this time, Warner Bros....
- 5/14/2019
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
Now storming the box office, Pokémon Detective Pikachu is a live-action adventure for the whole family. Tim Goodman (Justice Smith) searches for his missing detective father with the help of his father's former partner, Detective Pikachu (Ryan Reynolds), leading to a madcap comedy that is appealing to both children and adults. What other upcoming family adventures can we anticipate in the coming weeks? Here are three that all look delightful. Aladdin Will Smith stars...
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- 5/13/2019
- by affiliates@fandango.com
- Fandango
This week’s Pokemon: Detective Pikachu seeks to launch a new cinematic franchise based around the characters found in card games, video games, cartoons and other media since the brand was introduced in 1995. A tally of $43 million overseas so far and a 73 percent Rotten Tomatoes score indicate Warner Bros. may see early signs of success.
Justice Smith stars as Tim Goodman, whose father has recently gone missing under mysterious circumstances. Tim is also a former Pokemon trainer in a world where humans and the various Pokemon creatures live side by side but separated by a language barrier. To ...
Justice Smith stars as Tim Goodman, whose father has recently gone missing under mysterious circumstances. Tim is also a former Pokemon trainer in a world where humans and the various Pokemon creatures live side by side but separated by a language barrier. To ...
- 5/11/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
This week’s Pokemon: Detective Pikachu seeks to launch a new cinematic franchise based around the characters found in card games, video games, cartoons and other media since the brand was introduced in 1995. A tally of $43 million overseas so far and a 73 percent Rotten Tomatoes score indicate Warner Bros. may see early signs of success.
Justice Smith stars as Tim Goodman, whose father has recently gone missing under mysterious circumstances. Tim is also a former Pokemon trainer in a world where humans and the various Pokemon creatures live side by side but separated by a language barrier. To ...
Justice Smith stars as Tim Goodman, whose father has recently gone missing under mysterious circumstances. Tim is also a former Pokemon trainer in a world where humans and the various Pokemon creatures live side by side but separated by a language barrier. To ...
- 5/11/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
I’ll be the first to admit that I wasn’t particularly excited when Ryan Reynolds was selected to voice the titular character in Pokémon: Detective Pikachu. In my mind, his voice is the ‘X’ factor that brings Deadpool to life on the big screen, a smarmy rasp that’s perfect for R-rated cynicism, but not exactly ideal for the first live-action take on everyone’s favorite electric mouse. So imagine my surprise that in a film full of colorful CGI creatures, Reynold’s Pikachu performance is its sole spark of life; a critical hit in a flurry of misses.
For the first act of the film, I was fully on board. Director Rob Letterman does a great job introducing us to the world of Pokemon, where children are given a pocket-sized monster and expected to travel far and wide, catching and battling other critters to prove who’s best.
For the first act of the film, I was fully on board. Director Rob Letterman does a great job introducing us to the world of Pokemon, where children are given a pocket-sized monster and expected to travel far and wide, catching and battling other critters to prove who’s best.
- 5/10/2019
- by Mike Lee
- We Got This Covered
David Crow May 10, 2019
Justice Smith and Kathryn Newton explain what it's like to have Detective Pikachu on your shoulder, and what is a Pokemon expert.
Clearly Pokémon have inherited the earth. Once a 1990s phenomenon that left parents perplexed and children in awe, it’s been 23 years since Pokémon Red and Blue appeared stateside, and now parents who grew up on it themselves are getting ready to pass a love of Pikachu to a whole new crop of kids who might’ve never even played Pokémon Go. So it’s only fitting that Pokémon: Detective Pikachu, the new Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures production that puts a deerstalker cap on an electric rodent’s head and the voice of Deadpool in his mouth, stars a legitimate Pokémon scholar. And we’re not referring to Ryan Reynolds, but rather his non-cgi on-screen partner, Justice Smith.
“Very cursory,” Reynolds admits to me...
Justice Smith and Kathryn Newton explain what it's like to have Detective Pikachu on your shoulder, and what is a Pokemon expert.
Clearly Pokémon have inherited the earth. Once a 1990s phenomenon that left parents perplexed and children in awe, it’s been 23 years since Pokémon Red and Blue appeared stateside, and now parents who grew up on it themselves are getting ready to pass a love of Pikachu to a whole new crop of kids who might’ve never even played Pokémon Go. So it’s only fitting that Pokémon: Detective Pikachu, the new Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures production that puts a deerstalker cap on an electric rodent’s head and the voice of Deadpool in his mouth, stars a legitimate Pokémon scholar. And we’re not referring to Ryan Reynolds, but rather his non-cgi on-screen partner, Justice Smith.
“Very cursory,” Reynolds admits to me...
- 5/10/2019
- Den of Geek
Rarely are transformational works well-regarded in their time. Vincent Canby of The New York Times compared The Godfather Part II’s dialogue to “cartoon captions,” and wrote that the movie was “stitched together from leftover parts” — like Frankenstein’s monster. The Fast and the Furious was called “Rebel Without a Cause without a cause” by Rita Kempley of The Washington Post. Rolling Stone’s David Fear claimed Detective Pikachu “is strictly for the fans, in the best and worst possible ways.”
It’s claims like these that seem reasonable, but time proves them wrong,...
It’s claims like these that seem reasonable, but time proves them wrong,...
- 5/10/2019
- by Charles Holmes
- Rollingstone.com
’Avengers: Endgame’ aims to hold top spot for third week.
Warner Bros’ Pokémon Detective Pikachu faces a daunting task in trying to wrest the box office crown from Avengers: Endgame this weekend.
The feature is the latest instalment in the popular Japanese franchise, with Ryan Reynolds lending his voice and motion-captured face to the small rodent-like creature with powerful electrical abilities. It is the first Pokémon film to mix animation with live action.
In this story, a former Pokémon trainer Tim Goodman (Justice Smith) finds a talking Pikachu that once belong to his father, and wants to be a detective.
Warner Bros’ Pokémon Detective Pikachu faces a daunting task in trying to wrest the box office crown from Avengers: Endgame this weekend.
The feature is the latest instalment in the popular Japanese franchise, with Ryan Reynolds lending his voice and motion-captured face to the small rodent-like creature with powerful electrical abilities. It is the first Pokémon film to mix animation with live action.
In this story, a former Pokémon trainer Tim Goodman (Justice Smith) finds a talking Pikachu that once belong to his father, and wants to be a detective.
- 5/10/2019
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
It’s almost shocking that nobody made a live-action Pokémon movie considering the card game’s heyday was back in the 1990s while the anime and video games still ruled kids’ televisions. That’s not to say the property ever disappeared. Nintendo couldn’t have turned “Pokémon Go” into an international smartphone phenomenon without strong brand recognition spanning multiple generations. But what was there to lean on narratively? The creatures themselves can’t say anything but their names and the human characters are kids trying to catch them in the wild to then battle a la the cards. While you could get away with something as simple as that, there wouldn’t be the type of lasting power necessary for box office glory. For that you would need a hook—something Detective Pikachu provides.
The game’s first mini iteration arrived in Japan circa 2016 with the full product hitting shelves last year.
The game’s first mini iteration arrived in Japan circa 2016 with the full product hitting shelves last year.
- 5/10/2019
- by Jared Mobarak
- The Film Stage
It has been a long, long, long — wait for it — oh so very long time since the last comedy version of The Power Rankings! Sure, some of these series popped up when there was some mixing of genres, a dramedies-heavy Power Rankings!, etc. But a straight-up comedy version has been a nagging necessity. So, here it is.
A couple of things to note, just as a refresher: A series can make this list so long as its last episode aired within a year, because Peak TV is real and viewership habits have changed no matter what anyone says....
A couple of things to note, just as a refresher: A series can make this list so long as its last episode aired within a year, because Peak TV is real and viewership habits have changed no matter what anyone says....
If you’ve been keeping up with video game film adaptations, then you are probably familiar with both Detective Pikachu and Sonic the Hedgehog. The former is a lighthearted fantasy mystery film, which follows Tim Goodman, a former Pokémon trainer who must team up with a talking Pikachu in order to solve the disappearance of his missing father. The latter, on the other hand, is an upcoming adventure comedy film starring James Marsden and Jim Carrey, complete with a CGI version of Sonic that has received widespread criticism from fans and critics alike.
While Pokémon devotees were originally off-put by some of Detective Pikachu‘s realistic takes on Mr. Mime and Jigglypuff, it seems the fanbase has come around since, and early reviews and reactions to the final film have been positive. The same can’t be said for Sega’s blue blur. Just days after the first trailer launched,...
While Pokémon devotees were originally off-put by some of Detective Pikachu‘s realistic takes on Mr. Mime and Jigglypuff, it seems the fanbase has come around since, and early reviews and reactions to the final film have been positive. The same can’t be said for Sega’s blue blur. Just days after the first trailer launched,...
- 5/7/2019
- by Shaan Joshi
- We Got This Covered
Stars: Ryan Reynolds, Justice Smith, Kathryn Newton, Bill Nighy, Ken Watanabe, Chris Geere, Suki Waterhouse, Josette Simon, Alejandro De Mesa, Rita Ora, Karan Soni | Written by Dan Hernandez, Benji Samit, Rob Letterman, Derek Connolly | Directed by Rob Letterman
I’ve been a Pokemon fan since the original Red and Blue games came out. I still play the games today two decades later. I grew up with the animated series and watched it religiously as a kid. Pokemon has been incredibly successful as a franchise but the one thing that alluded it was a successful movie. For those about to bring up the animated movies for the television series, they are enjoyable but there’s no denying that they are for fans only. However, Detective Pikachu does something which is really refreshing in that it doesn’t alienate adults who don’t have that attachment to Pokemon and is without a doubt,...
I’ve been a Pokemon fan since the original Red and Blue games came out. I still play the games today two decades later. I grew up with the animated series and watched it religiously as a kid. Pokemon has been incredibly successful as a franchise but the one thing that alluded it was a successful movie. For those about to bring up the animated movies for the television series, they are enjoyable but there’s no denying that they are for fans only. However, Detective Pikachu does something which is really refreshing in that it doesn’t alienate adults who don’t have that attachment to Pokemon and is without a doubt,...
- 5/7/2019
- by Xenia Grounds
- Nerdly
Find the most intelligent three-year-old you know. It doesn’t have to be a genius-level prodigy, just the smartest toddler in the room. Now, explain quantum physics to him or her.
And then, when you’re done with that, find an adult. It’s a nebulous term, we agree. But aim for someone over the age of, say, 35. Probably college-educated. Possibly employed. This person doesn’t need to know how to get a great mortgage refinancing rate, but for the sake of parameters, they should be able to tell you...
And then, when you’re done with that, find an adult. It’s a nebulous term, we agree. But aim for someone over the age of, say, 35. Probably college-educated. Possibly employed. This person doesn’t need to know how to get a great mortgage refinancing rate, but for the sake of parameters, they should be able to tell you...
- 5/7/2019
- by David Fear
- Rollingstone.com
No, it’s not Pikachu.
As the co-star of Detective Pikachu alongside Ryan Reynolds, it hardly comes as a surprise that Justice Smith is himself, a self-professed Pokémon fan. The actor has confirmed as much in past interviews but not until now, has the lead in The Pokémon Company’s first live-action picture revealed which ‘Mon is perched at the top of his own personal list of favourites. Spanning two decades, a countless number of games and boasting more than 800 critters to choose from, whittling the roster down to just a single individual is a herculean task, though Smith, it seems, has had no such trouble.
To celebrate the impending release of Detective Pikachu, Smith sat down with Pokémon.com to discuss both the film and his overarching history with the franchise, a back and forth that inevitably led to the most important question of all.
Smith’s character Tim Goodman...
As the co-star of Detective Pikachu alongside Ryan Reynolds, it hardly comes as a surprise that Justice Smith is himself, a self-professed Pokémon fan. The actor has confirmed as much in past interviews but not until now, has the lead in The Pokémon Company’s first live-action picture revealed which ‘Mon is perched at the top of his own personal list of favourites. Spanning two decades, a countless number of games and boasting more than 800 critters to choose from, whittling the roster down to just a single individual is a herculean task, though Smith, it seems, has had no such trouble.
To celebrate the impending release of Detective Pikachu, Smith sat down with Pokémon.com to discuss both the film and his overarching history with the franchise, a back and forth that inevitably led to the most important question of all.
Smith’s character Tim Goodman...
- 5/7/2019
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
At some point you’ve probably tried to catch them all. Whether it was via playing cards, on your cherished Gameboy, or via the world-dominating app many of us will have wrestled with a Pokemon at some point.
The global phenomenon, which ran for more than 1,000 TV episodes and was gifted new life by Pokemon Go, now has a live action film to add to its expansive repertoire. Thankfully, it’s a fun, dynamic affair, even if the story lacks a bit of bite. Above all, a Snorlax this ain’t.
Following the death of his detective father Harry, 21-year-old Tim Goodman (Justice Smith) is pulled into the fray to work out what happened. Having long since given up his dream of being a Pokemon trainer, Tim is reluctant to be drawn into his father’s world; a world which sees Pokemon and humans living harmoniously within the sprawl of Ryme City.
The global phenomenon, which ran for more than 1,000 TV episodes and was gifted new life by Pokemon Go, now has a live action film to add to its expansive repertoire. Thankfully, it’s a fun, dynamic affair, even if the story lacks a bit of bite. Above all, a Snorlax this ain’t.
Following the death of his detective father Harry, 21-year-old Tim Goodman (Justice Smith) is pulled into the fray to work out what happened. Having long since given up his dream of being a Pokemon trainer, Tim is reluctant to be drawn into his father’s world; a world which sees Pokemon and humans living harmoniously within the sprawl of Ryme City.
- 5/7/2019
- by Luke Walpole
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Pokémon Detective Pikachu starts as a dream film but fails to evolve into its final form.
As an older, mostly casual fan of Pokemon, I feel a bit awkward reviewing Detective Pikachu. After all, it's clear that this film was made to please long-time Pokemon fans as well as younger viewers. I have no doubt that most people from either camp will enjoy this movie regardless of the criticism it will inevitably receive. However, I hope that those fans will be kind to those who disagree with them. After all, it's clear that Detective Pikachu could have been so much more for those not in the movie's intended audience as well as those who have been waiting a very long time for a movie like this.
Detective Pikachu tells the story of a young man named Tim Goodman who seems remarkably disenchanted by the fact that he lives in a world filled with Pokemon.
As an older, mostly casual fan of Pokemon, I feel a bit awkward reviewing Detective Pikachu. After all, it's clear that this film was made to please long-time Pokemon fans as well as younger viewers. I have no doubt that most people from either camp will enjoy this movie regardless of the criticism it will inevitably receive. However, I hope that those fans will be kind to those who disagree with them. After all, it's clear that Detective Pikachu could have been so much more for those not in the movie's intended audience as well as those who have been waiting a very long time for a movie like this.
Detective Pikachu tells the story of a young man named Tim Goodman who seems remarkably disenchanted by the fact that he lives in a world filled with Pokemon.
- 5/3/2019
- Den of Geek
You don’t have to be a Pokémon aficionado to recognize that the arrival of the feature-length, live-action “Pokémon Detective Pikachu” movie represents a major turning point to the cult of the franchise’s superfans: For those who grew up playing the video games, collecting the trading cards, or watching the Japanese anime series, and have been far from satisfied by the 21 feature-length cartoons to date, this is the big-screen validation of a childhood crush, in much the same way that a Michael Bay-directed “Transformers” movie or the Marvel Cinematic Universe cycle took the fantasy of what those properties represented to collectors and imagined how they might look in the real world.
So, while the cultural significance of “Detective Pikachu” is virtually self-evident, you do have to be fairly well invested in the Pokémon franchise to appreciate the result, which feels like Legendary Pictures’ half-baked attempt to get in...
So, while the cultural significance of “Detective Pikachu” is virtually self-evident, you do have to be fairly well invested in the Pokémon franchise to appreciate the result, which feels like Legendary Pictures’ half-baked attempt to get in...
- 5/3/2019
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
Ryan Reynolds‘ upcoming film Pokémon Detective Pikachu is weeks away from opening but first reactions are already flooding in — and they’re very positive!
The 42-year-old actor voices the iconic Pikachu and helps a young man, Tim Goodman, solve the disappearance of his father in the streets of Ryme City.
Several critics shared their reactions of the film online, including IGN‘s Terri Schwartz, who tweeted, “I just got out of #DetectivePikachu and my first thought is Omg How Did They Make Pikachu So Cute!!!”
“It completely nails the world of Pokémon, and just seeing their amazing live action creature...
The 42-year-old actor voices the iconic Pikachu and helps a young man, Tim Goodman, solve the disappearance of his father in the streets of Ryme City.
Several critics shared their reactions of the film online, including IGN‘s Terri Schwartz, who tweeted, “I just got out of #DetectivePikachu and my first thought is Omg How Did They Make Pikachu So Cute!!!”
“It completely nails the world of Pokémon, and just seeing their amazing live action creature...
- 4/24/2019
- by Alexia Fernandez
- PEOPLE.com
Norwegian DJ/producer Kygo has teamed up with Rita Ora for a new song, “Carry On,” to be featured on the soundtrack for the upcoming film Pokémon: Detective Pikachu.
“Carry On” was released with a video, directed by Colin Tilley and Jsv, starring Ora and set in the world of the film. Ora sports a Pikachu-yellow trenchcoat while driving around a dark city, as clips of Detective Pikachu play alongside her. Ora will also portray a character in the film named Dr. Ann Laurent, alongside Justice Smith as former Pokémon...
“Carry On” was released with a video, directed by Colin Tilley and Jsv, starring Ora and set in the world of the film. Ora sports a Pikachu-yellow trenchcoat while driving around a dark city, as clips of Detective Pikachu play alongside her. Ora will also portray a character in the film named Dr. Ann Laurent, alongside Justice Smith as former Pokémon...
- 4/19/2019
- by Claire Shaffer
- Rollingstone.com
Welcome to Ryme City. Home of pocket monsters, neon-lit streets, and an adorable little detective by the name of Pikachu.
That is, in a nutshell, the basic set-up for director Rob Letterman’s upcoming Detective Pikachu, which will see the titular video game icon team up with Tim Goodman, a jaded Pokémon trainer searching for his missing father.
He’s also the only one in Ryme City who can understand Pikachu, and therein lies a hook – a spark – that will no doubt define Detective Pikachu and its heartfelt story. And with early reactions already proving to be extremely positive, and box office projections looking pretty rosy, attention is starting to turn towards what comes next. A sequel? A spinoff? An entire cinematic universe?
Well, Legendary Entertainment hasn’t officially announced anything just yet, but producer Ali Mendes recently spoke with IGN and teased that all of the above are possible.
That is, in a nutshell, the basic set-up for director Rob Letterman’s upcoming Detective Pikachu, which will see the titular video game icon team up with Tim Goodman, a jaded Pokémon trainer searching for his missing father.
He’s also the only one in Ryme City who can understand Pikachu, and therein lies a hook – a spark – that will no doubt define Detective Pikachu and its heartfelt story. And with early reactions already proving to be extremely positive, and box office projections looking pretty rosy, attention is starting to turn towards what comes next. A sequel? A spinoff? An entire cinematic universe?
Well, Legendary Entertainment hasn’t officially announced anything just yet, but producer Ali Mendes recently spoke with IGN and teased that all of the above are possible.
- 3/19/2019
- by Matt Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Pokémon aren’t the only recognizable faces popping up in the latest “Detective Pikachu” trailer.
Diplo appears in a blink-and-you-miss-it cameo in the new trailer for Warner Bros.’ live-action Pokémon film.
The DJ can be seen about halfway through the clip wearing a pair of headphones and sitting behind a booth with some sound mixing equipment during a Pokémon battle. Next to him, an announcer is seen introducing the duel between a Blastoise and Gengar, water-type and ghost-type creatures, respectively. Diplo teased his cameo on Twitter.
playing myself in the pokemon detective movie is the first time my kids have ever thought i’m cool https://t.co/wl27DPcBEt
— dip (@diplo) February 26, 2019
The footage ends as the legendary Pokémon Mewtwo flies through a Pikachu float, turning it into a fiery explosion. Mewtwo first appeared the original “Pokémon Red” and “Blue” video games for the Game Boy in the late ’90s.
Diplo appears in a blink-and-you-miss-it cameo in the new trailer for Warner Bros.’ live-action Pokémon film.
The DJ can be seen about halfway through the clip wearing a pair of headphones and sitting behind a booth with some sound mixing equipment during a Pokémon battle. Next to him, an announcer is seen introducing the duel between a Blastoise and Gengar, water-type and ghost-type creatures, respectively. Diplo teased his cameo on Twitter.
playing myself in the pokemon detective movie is the first time my kids have ever thought i’m cool https://t.co/wl27DPcBEt
— dip (@diplo) February 26, 2019
The footage ends as the legendary Pokémon Mewtwo flies through a Pikachu float, turning it into a fiery explosion. Mewtwo first appeared the original “Pokémon Red” and “Blue” video games for the Game Boy in the late ’90s.
- 2/27/2019
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
Welcome to Ryme City. Home of pocket monsters, neon-lit streets, and a curious little detective by the name of Pikachu.
That is, in a nutshell, the set-up to Warner Bros. and director Rob Letterman’s live-action adventure, Detective Pikachu, in which the video game icon buddies up with Tim Goodman, a jaded Pokémon trainer desperate to find his missing father.
He also happens to be the only person in Ryme City capable of understanding Pikachu, and therein lies a hook – a spark – that will hopefully define Detective Pikachu and its heartfelt story. Indeed, it’s one that’s on full display up above, where you’ll see the all-new trailer for Letterman’s live-action bonanza. And yes, it seems this teaser was very much worth the wait, given it brings us that little bit closer to the movie’s Pokémon and their mystery foe.
New Cards Reveal Best Look Yet...
That is, in a nutshell, the set-up to Warner Bros. and director Rob Letterman’s live-action adventure, Detective Pikachu, in which the video game icon buddies up with Tim Goodman, a jaded Pokémon trainer desperate to find his missing father.
He also happens to be the only person in Ryme City capable of understanding Pikachu, and therein lies a hook – a spark – that will hopefully define Detective Pikachu and its heartfelt story. Indeed, it’s one that’s on full display up above, where you’ll see the all-new trailer for Letterman’s live-action bonanza. And yes, it seems this teaser was very much worth the wait, given it brings us that little bit closer to the movie’s Pokémon and their mystery foe.
New Cards Reveal Best Look Yet...
- 2/26/2019
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
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