Video: Detective Pikachu comes to Nintendo 3DS with giant amiibo

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A special edition Detective Pikachu amiibo figure is launching alongside the Detective Pikachu game on March 23. This extra-large amiibo can unlock cutscenes if tapped in the Detective Pikachu game, revealing a combination of humorous content that might also provide a hint. This same content can be accessed in the game without the amiibo, but tapping the amiibo will allow … Continue reading Video: Detective Pikachu comes to Nintendo 3DS with giant amiibo

Live-action Pokémon movie Detective Pikachu release date set for May 10, 2019

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May 10, 2019, has been pegged by Universal Pictures the release date for Legendary Entertainment’s Detective Pikachu. The first live-action film based on the popular Pokémon franchise is starring Ryan Reynolds, Justice Smith (Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom) and Kathryn Newton (Big Little Lies). Rob Letterman is directing.  Universal Pictures is handling all distribution outside of Japan … Continue reading Live-action Pokémon movie Detective Pikachu release date set for May 10, 2019

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

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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

Detective Pikachu lead role given to Get Down star Justice Smith

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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

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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