Detective Pikachu game now rated by European content rating system PEGI

Detective Pikachu has officially been rated by the flagship European video game content rating system, Pan European Game Information (PEGI). This rating practically confirms that the Nintendo 3DS game will eventually be released outside Japan and in European territories, with a placeholder release date of December 31, 2020, and the following brief description: Detective Pikachu … Continue reading Detective Pikachu game now rated by European content rating system PEGI

Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds confirmed as actor behind Pikachu in the Detective Pikachu movie

Ryan Reynolds has signed on to star in Legendary’s live-action Pokemon movie, titled Detective Pikachu. The Deadpool star joins Justice Smith, who will be seen in the upcoming Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, and Big Little Lies actress Kathryn Newton. The upcoming film's story is kicked into gear when Smith's character's father is kidnapped, forcing the … Continue reading Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds confirmed as actor behind Pikachu in the Detective Pikachu movie

Live-action Pokémon movie Detective Pikachu stars Kathryn Newton as Lucy

Kathryn Newton has nabbed the female lead for Legendary’s live-action movie adaptation of Pokémon, which is titled Detective Pikachu. Her role will be that of Lucy, a sassy journalist who goes on an adventure with a boy, played by Justice Smith, and Pikachu, who will be a motion-capture creation for the movie. In the Pokémon … Continue reading Live-action Pokémon movie Detective Pikachu stars Kathryn Newton as Lucy

Detective Pikachu lead role given to Get Down star Justice Smith

Justice Smith has been confirmed to star in the first-ever live-action Pokémon film titled Detective Pikachu. Smith is known for his work in the Netflix musical drama series The Get Down. Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds, Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne Johnson were previously rumored to be among Legendary Pictures’ top choices to voice the titular character in Detective … Continue reading Detective Pikachu lead role given to Get Down star Justice Smith

Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds, Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne Johnson rumored as voice actors for Detective Pikachu

According to That Hashtag Show, Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds, Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne Johnson are all allegedly among Legendary Pictures’ top choices to voice the titular character in Detective Pikachu. However, none of the actors have apparently taken any meetings yet about the role. Set to start filming in London early next year, the upcoming … Continue reading Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds, Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne Johnson rumored as voice actors for Detective Pikachu

Detective Pikachu officially starts filming in London early next year, January 2018

Legendary Pictures’ Detective Pikachu, a new live-action film based on the popular Pokémon franchise, is set to begin filming in London starting January 2018. Goosebumps director Rob Letterman is heading the project, working from a script written by Nicole Perlman (Captain Marvel) and Alex Hirsch (Gravity Falls). No casting announcements have yet been made public, … Continue reading Detective Pikachu officially starts filming in London early next year, January 2018

Five things we might see in tomorrow’s Pokémon Direct, Pokémon Stars, Detective Pikachu, Diamond & Pearl remake and more

The folks at IGN have put together a list of five things we might see in tomorrow's "big and exciting" Pokémon Direct presentation. Read on below to learn more about the speculation: 1. Pokemon Stars for Nintendo Switch We learned about the third version of Pokemon Sun and Moon, codenamed Pokemon Stars, back in November … Continue reading Five things we might see in tomorrow’s Pokémon Direct, Pokémon Stars, Detective Pikachu, Diamond & Pearl remake and more

Detective Pikachu officially described as a “groundbreaking live-action film”

The Pokemon Company has officially described Detective Pikachu as a "groundbreaking live-action film." The upcoming Pokemon movie will follow the story of Detective Pikachu, a new character in the Pokemon universe. It will be directed by Rob Letterman and Universal Pictures will release it outside Japan. The Pokémon Company's longtime movie collaborator, Toho, will handle … Continue reading Detective Pikachu officially described as a “groundbreaking live-action film”