[PocketNews] New Mastermind Info

[BulbaBot]

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[Discworld Vulpix]

I read this same stuff earlier -- I was looking for info about the channel switch. Pokemon.com has a press site -- scroll to the bottom of the main site and click on press. Sometimes they have press releases on there... well, actually it only looks like since February. There's one on there about the TV special. It's a pdf -- I haven't mastered how you copy those -- maybe someone else can?

Still good info! Kudos to him for digging it up!

 

[Rayne]

Here is the stuff from the press release Vulpix was talking about

TV Special on Kids’ WB! Reveals the Mysterious Mirage Pokémon

Pokémon Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Exclusive One-Hour Program


NEW YORK (April 20, 2006) – Pokémon proudly announces the premiere of “The Mastermind
of Mirage Pokémon” on Saturday, April 29 at 10:00 a.m. on Kids’ WB! The one-hour special
features the never-before-seen Mirage Pokémon, includes faces old and new, and is a special
10th anniversary gift from Pokémon to its fans.


“We are extremely excited to debut this special TV program to our fans as the unusual mystery
of the Mirage Pokémon is revealed,” said Akira Chiba, president, Pokémon USA, Inc. “This
year continues to be one of the most exciting ever for the Pokémon brand as we celebrate our
10th anniversary worldwide with unique activities, special events, a TV special, and more, all
designed for our loyal fans around the globe.”


The story of “The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon” centers on a Pokémon scientist who has
developed a new Mirage System to resurrect extinct Pokémon. Ash, May, Max, and Brock
show up at the Mirage Mansion for a demonstration of this new machine only to witness the
kidnapping of the scientist. Then a mysterious stranger appears and claims that the machine
can actually create Pokémon without weaknesses. It’s up to Ash and company to preserve the
natural balance of the Pokémon world. Catch Misty, Professor Oak, Mew and all the favorite
Pokémon friends during this action-packed special.


“Year-after-year, Pokémon continues to delight viewers with entertaining storylines,” said Betsy
McGowen, senior vice president and general manager, Kids’ WB! “We are thrilled to offer loyal
fans this one-hour special that brings together everyone’s favorite Pokémon characters to solve
this unusual mystery.”


Pokémon consistently ranks in the top two broadcast programs for Kids 2-11, Kids 6-11, Boys
2-11, Boys 6-11, Tweens 9-14 and Male Tweens 9-14.


Year-Long 10th Anniversary Celebration Continues
Throughout 2006, Pokémon is providing its fans with a variety of Pokémon initiatives ranging
from new ways of interacting with favorite characters to exciting new animation specials to
challenging new video games. Recently debuted at Toy Fair, Pokémon Mobile offers the first
ever official Pokémon cell phone content, including wallpapers, ring tones, and short videos. On
the video game front, Pokémon Trozei, a puzzle game for the Nintendo DS®, launched in March
and other Pokémon video games will be released throughout the year.


The Pokémon Journey Across America tour, which kicked off February 25 and travels to top
markets across the country through July 22, is allowing thousands of fans to compete for a
chance to qualify for the Pokémon Video Game National Championships. Winners will be flown
to New York City in August to compete for the championship title which will include an
anniversary bash open to the public.


Later in the year, the eighth Pokémon movie, "Lucario and the Mystery of Mew" is set for
release on DVD and will feature never-before-seen Pokémon and the legend of the Aura
Guardian.




About Pokémon USA
Pokémon USA, Inc., a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia which
includes licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, an animated TV series, home entertainment, the
official Pokémon website, and online retail center www.Pokémoncenter.com. Celebrating its 10th worldwide
anniversary in 2006, Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 for play on Nintendo’s Game Boy® and has since
evolved into a global cultural phenomenon. Pokémon was introduced in North America in September 1998 and
today is one of the most popular toy and entertainment properties in the world. For more information, visit
www.Pokémon.com.

 

[Discworld Vulpix]

LOL Thanks, you have more patience than I.

 

[Blackjack Gabbiani]

It pisses me off that they have a ratings catagory for boys, one for kids, but not one for girls.

 

[Cybersai]

Ugh, the praise from KidsWb gets me the wrong way now that they cancelled the show.

Funny, this press release kind of makes Misty look like a minor character, yet the original synopsis made her look like the main person going along with Ash. Guess they are using the AG cast after all, with a side order of Oak and Misty.

 

[Sunain]

M9 dub title - legend of the Aura Guardian?

 

[QuietDragon]

>>>It pisses me off that they have a ratings catagory for boys, one for kids, but not one for girls.

Same here. I kept looking all over the place for one.

 

[Serebii]

M9 dub title - legend of the Aura Guardian?

Na, it was just stating what was in the movie

Nice to finally see where WPM was gettin his info...a press release given this time last week even though all of this info except the May, Max & Brock bit was revealed months ago when we found out about the special

Dr. Yung, the scientist in the special, is kidnapped after he has finished developing his machine. - Yep that was in the original summary from Pokemon Fan magazine

Ash, May, Brock, and Max must save him after he is taken away. - Yep thats new, but conjecture and logic from the Press Release and Picture

The purpose of the mirage machine is to resurrect extinct Pokemon, and is why it has been created. - Yep, that was also in the original summary

The "Mastermind of Mirage Pokemon" has taken control of the machine to create Mirage Pokemon in a quest to create the ultimate Pokemon. The Mastermind believes he can create Pokemon that have no weaknesses. - So was that, even though Pokemon.com refer to him as "the Mirage Master"

The natural balance of the Pokemon world is being threatened. - Yep, that was in the summary too

Smells like WPM is just spinning old info to make it new and getting little tidbits off the Press Release that came out last week (such as the May, Brock & Max stuff)

 

[Discworld Vulpix]

That's the beauty of press releases, though. They just might not be in the top three fior girls in those age groups, so they won't mention it. There's a few other shows out during that time (I guess....) that are more girl friendly.