"Detective Pikachu" (live-action Pokemon) Movie News & Discussion (Spoilers)

[Light Lucario]

a Red and Blue movie would have to have Red as the protagonist

I speak from experience when I say there are a lot of people who don't like Ash

Believe me. I know that Ash is not particularly popular for various reasons. I've been talking about the anime with people for years. Besides that, I think giving Ash the main lead in a live action movie when he's already been the star of movies for the anime would probably be a bit much.

[quot="PF9"]You could have Red start with Pikachu. And I think all the Gym Battles could be incorporated, depends on how long the producers want the movie to be. Then you have the Elite 4 and the final battle with Blue.[/quote]

They could give him Charmander instead, especially if they do want Charizard vs. Blastoise at some point. Still, I wouldn't be surprised if they gave him Pikachu, or at least made it a prominent part of his team. Pikachu is still the mascot of the franchise, so it is going to get at least a good amount of attention in any movie.

If they make it soon enough Colin Dean should play Red. This would mean raising Red and Blue's ages to like 13.

They'd probably have to make the characters a little older anyway given how difficult it might be to have ten year olds playing as Pokemon trainers.

EDIT: I just had another idea for a side-series in Legendary's franchise. They should make "nature mockumentaries" that show the more animal-like Pokemon in their natural habitat, and what they do in the wild.

That might be interesting as short videos, but I'm not sure if that's something they'd focus on as a movie.

 

[PF9]

I suggested Colin Dean because I enjoyed him voicing Lincoln on The Loud House (he had to leave because of issues with his voice).

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

TBH, we already did have an adaptation of Red and Blue, which was the anime miniseries Pokemon Origins, which is not part of the main anime continuity at all, so I'd like to see more original Pokemon live-action films that are part of the Detective Pikachu cinematic universe should it become successful.

While he is a base breaking character, I do like Ash even if I doubt he'll appear in this Red and Blue adaptation since it would adapt the game than the anime.

 

[PF9]

I'd like a live-action Diamond and Pearl adaptation that explores the religious themes only hinted at in the original games, and the main character's faith in Arceus being a central theme to the plot. Even use a gospel soundtrack.

I've always thought we needed more religion in Pokemon.

 

[Magmaster12]

I'd prefer Diamond and Pearl too but mostly because Cyrus is my favorite villain and it was my favorite Adventures arc.

 

[Daikun]

Sequel already greenlit.

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

Sequel already greenlit.

That's good news.

 

[PF9]

The WB/Legendary universe should eventually expand onto TV as well

I could see TV expansions of this universe being placed on Hulu, but produced to the standards of a typical network TV drama, with seasons airing 22 to 24 episodes but not over the same amount of weeks, rather, spreading the episodes over a late September to mid May schedule. Episodes would also be 42 to 44 minutes long.

Some concepts I had for TV shows include a Pokemon Ranger TV series, a medical drama set at a hospital where all the patients are Pokemon and a TV show about the Alola Navy.

Yes, these would all be live action.

 

[SpaceCowboy]

It would be ironic if an animated TV series spin-off was made... by WB Animation. rimshot

 

[WebMasterSage]

It would be ironic if an animated TV series spin-off was made... by WB Animation. rimshot

I would love that. Speaking of which, guess who wants to work on the movie back when the trailer was shown.

This is cool.... but you’re right, I now desperately want Brolin as Mewtwo.

It had to be done. *Snaps

 

[Troy Troodon]

If it's not to late, I hope Steve and othe voice actors got to record for ADR and Creature Vocals.

 

[PF9]

I'd love a live-action remake of Jirachi Wishmaker directed by Steven Spielberg. It's the most Spielbergian of all the anime movies.

 

[PF9]

A prospective DP movie should have Misha Collins voice Arceus when he appears in person. This would be a reference to SPN where he plays an angel.

 

[Dudley]

New commercial is out where we see Lickitung and Growlithe.

I’m loving how smug Mr. Mime is.

A lot of people are pointing out that Pikachu refers to a “Frenchman”. So does France exist in addition to Kalos?

 

[Light Lucario]

That Lickitung looks terrifying to me, even more so than Mr. Mime. Growlithe looks pretty cute and I liked that close up of Bulbasaur.

 

[PF9]

As far as WBA making a Pokemon animated series it's unlikely given the existence of the anime.

Any WB-produced shows will definitely be live-action. And producing them as if they were US network series despite streaming on Hulu would be done because internationally they might air on linear TV networks that specialize in importing US network series.

 

[MatthewRC]

As far as WBA making a Pokemon animated series it's unlikely given the existence of the anime.

Any WB-produced shows will definitely be live-action. And producing them as if they were US network series despite streaming on Hulu would be done because internationally they might air on linear TV networks that specialize in importing US network series.

Yeah, I don’t think an American Pokémon cartoon adaptation would work out very well.

 

[Dudley]

Oh man, what if they make a live action Pokémon show for the CW. It’ll be some young investigator, working with a skilled Pokémon trainer, busting crime and evil organizations. Most likely will never happen, since visual effects for the Pokémon are too costly. If they keep it at a minimum, it’ll practically be pointless, but it worked with Zoo.

 

[PF9]

That network's demographics aren't suitable for Pokemon.

Hulu would be a better option.

 

[Spideyzilla]

That Lickitung looks terrifying to me, even more so than Mr. Mime. Growlithe looks pretty cute and I liked that close up of Bulbasaur.

I personally don’t find Mr. Mime all that creepy, aside from the rather unconvincing CGI (seriously, can we not get past the uncanny valley? It’s 2019). Lickitung on the other? Terrifying.