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

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

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”

Detective Pikachu movie to be directed by Goosebumps director Rob Letterman

The forthcoming Detective Pikachu movie will be directed Rob Letterman, whose credits include Goosebumps, Monsters Vs. Aliens and Shark Tale. The upcoming live-action film will be distributed by Universal Pictures outside Japan, while Toho will handle distribution in Japan. Not much is known about the movie's plot, other than the fact that it covers a … Continue reading Detective Pikachu movie to be directed by Goosebumps director Rob Letterman