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* This episode contains a parody of the {{wp|Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer|MGM}} logo, with {{p|Zorua}} in place of the lion. Additionally, Yamask's face replaces the mask that would be underneath the lion. | * This episode contains a parody of the {{wp|Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer|MGM}} logo, with {{p|Zorua}} in place of the lion. Additionally, Yamask's face replaces the mask that would be underneath the lion. | ||
* Most of the movies mentioned in this episode are parodies of movies in real life. For example, ''Dirty Herdier'' is a parody of ''{{wp|Dirty Harry}}''. | * Most of the movies mentioned in this episode are parodies of movies in real life. For example, ''Dirty Herdier'' is a parody of ''{{wp|Dirty Harry}}''. | ||
* The movie seen in this episode is a parody of ''{{wp|kaiju}}'' movies, which | * The movie seen in this episode is a parody of ''{{wp|kaiju}}'' movies, which are popular in Japan. There are a number of Godzilla references in this episode as well, which are listed below. | ||
** Iris | ** Iris and Luke's Zorua play the twin priestesses of Pokémon Island, roles that are similar to the miniature priestesses of Infant Island in the {{wp|Mothra}} movies, the ''Shobijin''. | ||
** Cilan playing an evil alien controlling the Mecha Tyranitar is similar to a number of Godzilla movies in which various ''{{wp|Kaiju|daikaiju}}'' were under the control of aliens bent on destroying Earth, including {{wp|Destroy All Monsters}}. | ** Cilan playing an evil alien controlling the Mecha Tyranitar is similar to a number of Godzilla movies in which various ''{{wp|Kaiju|daikaiju}}'' were under the control of aliens bent on destroying Earth, including {{wp|Destroy All Monsters}}. | ||
** The Mecha Tyranitar itself is a | ** The Mecha Tyranitar itself is a reference to Godzilla's long-time mechanical foe, {{wp|Mechagodzilla}}. | ||
* An instrumental of ''{{so|Rival Destinies}}'' is used as background music. | * An instrumental of ''{{so|Rival Destinies}}'' is used as background music. | ||
* This was the last new episode to air before the English release of [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2]]. | * This was the last new episode to air before the English release of [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2]]. | ||