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In January 2005, an issue of the science magazine ''{{wp|Nature (journal)|Nature}}'' featured an article in which a group of researchers named a newly discovered {{wp|Zbtb7|cancer-causing gene}} "Pokémon". By September, Pokémon USA had promised to take legal action, causing the gene to be renamed. | In January 2005, an issue of the science magazine ''{{wp|Nature (journal)|Nature}}'' featured an article in which a group of researchers named a newly discovered {{wp|Zbtb7|cancer-causing gene}} "Pokémon". By September, Pokémon USA had promised to take legal action, causing the gene to be renamed. | ||
In January 2006, the licensing and merchandising agreement between [[4Kids Entertainment]] and Pokémon USA expired. This agreement included production of the anime so Pokémon USA switched to producing the English dub in association with [[TAJ Productions]] which had worked with 4Kids on seasons one through five | In January 2006, the licensing and merchandising agreement between [[4Kids Entertainment]] and Pokémon USA expired. This agreement included production of the anime so Pokémon USA switched to producing the English dub in association with [[TAJ Productions]] which had worked with 4Kids on seasons one through five. The recasting of the main characters created [[Pokémon USA recasting controversy|a large controversy]]. Later that year, in May, [[Kids' WB!|Kids' WB]] announced that it would be dropping all anime from its fall lineup in its move to {{wp|The CW}}, which included the Pokémon anime. Pokémon USA went into negotiations with [[Cartoon Network|Cartoon Network US]] to air past and future episodes of Pokémon, which turned out successful. In June, a Master Toy licensing agreement was signed with Jakks Pacific, Inc. | ||
In 2007, [[Kenji Okubo]] became the President when Akira Chiba stepped down. In 2008, the production of the dub moved to [[DuArt Film and Video]]. | In 2007, [[Kenji Okubo]] became the President when Akira Chiba stepped down. In 2008, the production of the dub moved to [[DuArt Film and Video]]. | ||
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They also faced criticism in regards to [[Kayzie Rogers]] (credited as "Jamie Peacock") voicing [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]]. Many fans complained about her portrayal of the character. In response, Pokémon USA announced that they would redub the Mirage Special with improved voices. The redub became available on the [[M08|eighth movie]] DVD, and was aired on October 28, 2006 on [[Cartoon Network]]. | They also faced criticism in regards to [[Kayzie Rogers]] (credited as "Jamie Peacock") voicing [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]]. Many fans complained about her portrayal of the character. In response, Pokémon USA announced that they would redub the Mirage Special with improved voices. The redub became available on the [[M08|eighth movie]] DVD, and was aired on October 28, 2006 on [[Cartoon Network]]. | ||
=== | === Voice Actor Controversy === | ||
At {{wp|Comic-Con International|Comic Con 2006}}, it was revealed that Ash's voice actor would change, and his new voice actress would be the then nineteen-year-old [[Sarah Natochenny]]. Although generally accepted as a talented actress with many non-animation credits to her name, some fans criticized the company for their decision to hire Sarah, as she had no experience with anime voice overs. They claimed that Sarah was too inexperienced. However, [[Veronica Taylor]], the first actress to voice Ash, was only twenty and fresh out of acting school when she landed the role. | At {{wp|Comic-Con International|Comic Con 2006}}, it was revealed that Ash's voice actor would change, and his new voice actress would be the then nineteen-year-old [[Sarah Natochenny]]. Although generally accepted as a talented actress with many non-animation credits to her name, some fans criticized the company and [[TAJ Productions]] for their decision to hire Sarah, as she had no experience with anime voice overs. They claimed that Sarah was too inexperienced. However, [[Veronica Taylor]], the first actress to voice Ash, was only twenty and fresh out of acting school when she landed the role, although she had previously voiced anime roles prior to being cast as Ash. | ||
===Removal of Game Corner slot machines=== | ===Removal of Game Corner slot machines=== | ||