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===Sky One=== | ===Sky One=== | ||
[[File:Sky1.png|thumb|200px|Sky One logo since 2020]] | [[File:Sky1.png|thumb|200px|Sky One logo since 2020]] | ||
{{wp|Sky One}} was a British pay television channel owned and operated by {{wp|Sky Group|Sky}}, a subsidiary of {{wp|Comcast}}<ref>[https://www.ft.com/content/b402969a-cbd5-11e8-b276-b9069bde0956 ''Comcast completes Sky deal'' - Financial Times] (retrieved 20 May 2020)</ref> | {{wp|Sky One}} was a British pay television channel owned and operated by {{wp|Sky Group|Sky}}, a subsidiary of {{wp|Comcast}},<ref>[https://www.ft.com/content/b402969a-cbd5-11e8-b276-b9069bde0956 ''Comcast completes Sky deal'' - Financial Times] (retrieved 20 May 2020)</ref> that first began broadcasting on 26 April 1982 and served (along with sister channel {{wp|Sky Atlantic}}) as the flagship channel for {{wp|Sky UK}} and {{wp|Sky Ireland}}. The channel ceased broadcast on 31 August 2021 and was replaced with two new channels; {{wp|Sky Showcase}} and {{wp|Sky Max}}. | ||
[[S01|Season one]] of the anime first began airing on Sky One on 29 March 1999, on weekday mornings at 9am. Sky One was the first-run and main broadcaster for the Pokémon anime for the first seven seasons. | [[S01|Season one]] of the anime first began airing on Sky One on 29 March 1999, on weekday mornings at 9am. Sky One was the first-run and main broadcaster for the Pokémon anime for the first seven seasons. | ||
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Beginning in 1999, Pokémon aired regularly during the block, starting with [[S01|season one]] and [[S02|two]]. | Beginning in 1999, Pokémon aired regularly during the block, starting with [[S01|season one]] and [[S02|two]]. | ||
On 11 March 2006, CITV launched as a separate channel<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20060301023815/http://media247.co.uk/skydigital/newsarchive/2006/02/citv_to_launch.php ''CITV to launch on Sky in May'' - Media 247] (archived from the original 1 March 2006; retrieved 21 May 2020)</ref> | On 11 March 2006, CITV launched as a separate channel,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20060301023815/http://media247.co.uk/skydigital/newsarchive/2006/02/citv_to_launch.php ''CITV to launch on Sky in May'' - Media 247] (archived from the original 1 March 2006; retrieved 21 May 2020)</ref> owned and operated by ITV plc, that broadcasts from 6am to 9pm daily. Between 2006 and July 2010, the CITV channel (including Pokémon episodes) was often simulcast on {{wp|ITV 4}} during that channel's ''GMTV2'' block. | ||
Since its launch, the CITV channel has shown the terrestrial premiere of [[S09|season nine]] and was the main British broadcaster for ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'' and ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', including their respective movies. In the mid-2010s, CITV also reaired ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' and ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', alongside their respective movies, and aired ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness]]''. | Since its launch, the CITV channel has shown the terrestrial premiere of [[S09|season nine]] and was the main British broadcaster for ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'' and ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', including their respective movies. In the mid-2010s, CITV also reaired ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' and ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', alongside their respective movies, and aired ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness]]''. | ||
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====ITV Hub==== | ====ITV Hub==== | ||
[[File:ITV Hub logo.png|thumb|150px|ITV Hub logo]] | [[File:ITV Hub logo.png|thumb|150px|ITV Hub logo]] | ||
{{wp|ITV Hub}} (originally ITV Player) is an ad-supported streaming {{wp|video on demand}} service, owned and operated by ITV plc, that launched as a unified service on 5 December 2008<ref>[https://www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/itvs-catch-rebranded-itv-player/867729 ''ITV's Catch Up rebranded ITV Player'' - Campaign] (retrieved 22 February 2021)</ref> | {{wp|ITV Hub}} (originally ITV Player) is an ad-supported streaming {{wp|video on demand}} service, owned and operated by ITV plc, that launched as a unified service on 5 December 2008.<ref>[https://www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/itvs-catch-rebranded-itv-player/867729 ''ITV's Catch Up rebranded ITV Player'' - Campaign] (retrieved 22 February 2021)</ref> The service offers programmes shown on the ITV network and its sister channels (including CITV). The service is available via the ITV website and dedicated apps for {{wp|iOS}}, {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}} or {{wp|Smart TV}} devices. | ||
Episodes of the Pokémon anime were available on the service for up to 30 days after their broadcast on the CITV channel. On 1 September 2020, [[S23|season 23]] began airing on POP, and Pokémon stopped being available on ITV Hub shortly thereafter. | Episodes of the Pokémon anime were available on the service for up to 30 days after their broadcast on the CITV channel. On 1 September 2020, [[S23|season 23]] began airing on POP, and Pokémon stopped being available on ITV Hub shortly thereafter. | ||
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In May 2004, Toonami began re-airing the first three seasons of the anime as part of a new third-window deal with 4Kids Entertainment.<ref name="3rdwindow" /> | In May 2004, Toonami began re-airing the first three seasons of the anime as part of a new third-window deal with 4Kids Entertainment.<ref name="3rdwindow" /> | ||
Between 11 May 2005 and 5 October 2005, ''[[Pokémon Chronicles]]'' had its world premiere on the UK Toonami channel<ref name="Toonami" /> | Between 11 May 2005 and 5 October 2005, ''[[Pokémon Chronicles]]'' had its world premiere on the UK Toonami channel,<ref name="Toonami" /> and the channel then began airing [[S08|season eight]] of the anime.<ref>{{n|Toonami UK snags Pokémon: Advanced Battle|''Toonami UK snags Pokémon: Advanced Battle'' - Bulbanews}} (retrieved 22 February 2021)</ref> Toonami / Cartoon Network Too then went on to air [[S09|seasons nine]] and [[S10|ten]] as well as broadcasting episodes from previous seasons, beginning with [[S03|season three]]. | ||
In 2008 [[S11|season 11]] premiered on rival channel Jetix, although Cartoon Network Too continued to show repeats of older seasons until late 2010. | In 2008 [[S11|season 11]] premiered on rival channel Jetix, although Cartoon Network Too continued to show repeats of older seasons until late 2010. | ||
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[[File:Disney XD Logo.png|thumb|150px|Disney XD logo]] | [[File:Disney XD Logo.png|thumb|150px|Disney XD logo]] | ||
{{main|Disney XD}} | {{main|Disney XD}} | ||
{{wp|Disney XD (British and Irish TV channel)|Disney XD (UK)}} was a British children's channel owned and operated by [[The Walt Disney Company#Disney Channels Worldwide|Disney Channels Worldwide]] that aired between 2 October 1996 and 1 October 2020.<ref>[https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/25/21303043/disney-channel-united-kingdom-xd-streaming-plus-new-zealand-sky-comcast ''Disney is eliminating Disney Channel in the UK, moving titles to Disney Plus'' - The Verge] (retrieved 22 February 2021)</ref> Originally named {{wp|Fox Kids}}, the channel was rebranded as {{wp|Jetix}} in January 2005<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150222015625/http://www.jetixeurope.com/site/press_office/press_releases/2004-01-08_-_jetix_launch.html ''ABC Cable Networks Group, Fox Kids Europe And Fox Kids Latin America Launch Jetix As New Global Action-adventure Kids Programming Business'' - Jetix Europe] (archived from the original 22 February 2015; retrieved 22 February 2021)</ref> and then as Disney XD in August 2009<ref>[https://www.digitalspy.com/media/a148638/jetix-to-become-disney-xd/ ''Jetix to become Disney XD'' - Digital Spy] (retrieved 22 February 2021)</ref> | {{wp|Disney XD (British and Irish TV channel)|Disney XD (UK)}} was a British children's channel owned and operated by [[The Walt Disney Company#Disney Channels Worldwide|Disney Channels Worldwide]] that aired between 2 October 1996 and 1 October 2020.<ref>[https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/25/21303043/disney-channel-united-kingdom-xd-streaming-plus-new-zealand-sky-comcast ''Disney is eliminating Disney Channel in the UK, moving titles to Disney Plus'' - The Verge] (retrieved 22 February 2021)</ref> Originally named {{wp|Fox Kids}}, the channel was rebranded as {{wp|Jetix}} in January 2005<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150222015625/http://www.jetixeurope.com/site/press_office/press_releases/2004-01-08_-_jetix_launch.html ''ABC Cable Networks Group, Fox Kids Europe And Fox Kids Latin America Launch Jetix As New Global Action-adventure Kids Programming Business'' - Jetix Europe] (archived from the original 22 February 2015; retrieved 22 February 2021)</ref> and then as Disney XD in August 2009.<ref>[https://www.digitalspy.com/media/a148638/jetix-to-become-disney-xd/ ''Jetix to become Disney XD'' - Digital Spy] (retrieved 22 February 2021)</ref> | ||
Beginning in late 2008, [[S11|season 11]] began premiered on Jetix as part of a global deal between Jetix Europe and The Pokemon Company International. The anime continued to be broadcast on the rebranded Disney XD up until [[S17|season 17]] in 2014, with the channel also airing [[M10|movies 10]] - [[M16|16]] during this time. The series was then dropped by the channel and CITV became the exclusive home of season premieres until [[S23|season 23]]. | Beginning in late 2008, [[S11|season 11]] began premiered on Jetix as part of a global deal between Jetix Europe and The Pokemon Company International. The anime continued to be broadcast on the rebranded Disney XD up until [[S17|season 17]] in 2014, with the channel also airing [[M10|movies 10]] - [[M16|16]] during this time. The series was then dropped by the channel and CITV became the exclusive home of season premieres until [[S23|season 23]]. | ||
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[[File:Pop channel logo.png|thumb|200px|POP logo]] | [[File:Pop channel logo.png|thumb|200px|POP logo]] | ||
[[File:Pop Player logo.png|thumb|150px|POP Player logo]] | [[File:Pop Player logo.png|thumb|150px|POP Player logo]] | ||
{{wp|Pop (British and Irish TV channel)|POP}} and sister channel {{wp|Pop Max|POP Max}}, are children's television channels owned and operated by Narrative Capital. POP launched on 1 October 2002 as Toons & Tunes before rebranding in May 2003. POP Max launched as Kix! on 19 May 2008 before rebranding in August 2017. Both channels were launched by {{wp|CSC Media Group}}, which was acquired by {{wp|Sony Pictures Television}} on 15 August 2014<ref>[https://tbivision.com/2014/08/15/sony-closes-csc-deal-ups-kate-marsh/317571/ ''Sony closes CSC deal, ups Kate Marsh'' - Television Business International] (retrieved 22 February 2021)</ref> | {{wp|Pop (British and Irish TV channel)|POP}} and sister channel {{wp|Pop Max|POP Max}}, are children's television channels owned and operated by Narrative Capital. POP launched on 1 October 2002 as Toons & Tunes before rebranding in May 2003. POP Max launched as Kix! on 19 May 2008 before rebranding in August 2017. Both channels were launched by {{wp|CSC Media Group}}, which was acquired by {{wp|Sony Pictures Television}} on 15 August 2014.<ref>[https://tbivision.com/2014/08/15/sony-closes-csc-deal-ups-kate-marsh/317571/ ''Sony closes CSC deal, ups Kate Marsh'' - Television Business International] (retrieved 22 February 2021)</ref> On 25 May 2021, Sony Pictures Television sold its UK channels to Narrative Capital.<ref>[https://variety.com/2021/tv/global/sony-channels-uk-sold-narrative-1234972645/ ''Sony Pictures Television U.K. Channels Sold to U.S. Investment Firm Narrative Capital'' - Variety] (retrieved 21 June 2021)</ref> | ||
On 1 January 2018, POP Max began airing episodes from ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', and from 29 October 2018, episodes from ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''. These seasons were also shown on POP, and beginning 4 March 2019, POP and POP Max started airing ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' followed by the [[original series]] in May 2019. In May 2020, POP began airing ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', while POP Max re-aired ''Pokémon the Series: XY''. | On 1 January 2018, POP Max began airing episodes from ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', and from 29 October 2018, episodes from ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''. These seasons were also shown on POP, and beginning 4 March 2019, POP and POP Max started airing ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' followed by the [[original series]] in May 2019. In May 2020, POP began airing ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', while POP Max re-aired ''Pokémon the Series: XY''. | ||
The POP website features a ''Pokémon Picture Puzzler'' {{wp|sliding puzzle}} game based on ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''<ref>[https://www.popfun.co.uk/games/pokemon-puzzle-game ''Pokémon Picture Puzzler'' - POP] (retrieved 22 February 2021)</ref> | The POP website features a ''Pokémon Picture Puzzler'' {{wp|sliding puzzle}} game based on ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'',<ref>[https://www.popfun.co.uk/games/pokemon-puzzle-game ''Pokémon Picture Puzzler'' - POP] (retrieved 22 February 2021)</ref> as well as a page about the [[Pokémon 25th Anniversary]].<ref>[https://www.popfun.co.uk/special/pokemon-day-celebrate-25th-anniversary ''Pokémon Day | Celebrate the 25th anniversary'' - POP] (retrieved 22 February 2021)</ref> | ||
On 23 April 2020 it was announced that POP would gain the exclusive first-run rights to the Pokémon anime<ref name="pop" /> | On 23 April 2020 it was announced that POP would gain the exclusive first-run rights to the Pokémon anime,<ref name="pop" /> and on 25 May 2020 the first four episodes of [[S23|season 23]] aired on the channel as a preview. On 1 September 2020, the season premiered on the channel. | ||
====POP Player==== | ====POP Player==== | ||
POP Player is streaming {{wp|video on demand}} service, owned and operated by Narrative Capital that launched on 4 December 2017. The service features shows from {{wp|Tiny Pop}}, POP and POP Max and is available via dedicated apps for {{wp|iOS}}, {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}, {{wp|PlayStation 4}} and other {{wp|Smart TV}} platforms<ref>[https://www.popfun.co.uk/special/pop-player ''POP Player'' - POP] (retrieved 22 February 2021)</ref> | POP Player is streaming {{wp|video on demand}} service, owned and operated by Narrative Capital that launched on 4 December 2017. The service features shows from {{wp|Tiny Pop}}, POP and POP Max and is available via dedicated apps for {{wp|iOS}}, {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}, {{wp|PlayStation 4}} and other {{wp|Smart TV}} platforms.<ref>[https://www.popfun.co.uk/special/pop-player ''POP Player'' - POP] (retrieved 22 February 2021)</ref> | ||
POP Player features recently broadcast episodes of [[S23|season 23]] as well as a selection of ten episodes each from [[S17|seasons 17]] - [[S21|21]]. | POP Player features recently broadcast episodes of [[S23|season 23]] as well as a selection of ten episodes each from [[S17|seasons 17]] - [[S21|21]]. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* {{game|Black and White|s}} were represented in the UK by ''{{wp|The X Factor (UK TV series)|The X Factor}}'' finalists {{wp|One Direction}}. The group promoted the games through television commercials and concerts, and its members have been life-long Pokémon fans.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/ | * {{game|Black and White|s}} were represented in the UK by ''{{wp|The X Factor (UK TV series)|The X Factor}}'' finalists {{wp|One Direction}}. The group promoted the games through television commercials and concerts, and its members have been life-long Pokémon fans.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110429021839/http://www.ttkn.com/arts-entertainment/x-factor-stars-one-direction-revealed-as-ambassadors-for-pokemon-black-version-and-pokemon-white-version-10077.html ''X Factor star’s One Direction revealed as ambassadors for Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version'' - TTKN] (archived from the original 29 April 2011; retrieved 20 March 2023)</ref> They are one of a number of acts representing Nintendo as ambassadors in the UK, which has also included {{wp|Alexandra Burke}}, {{wp|JLS}} and {{wp|The Saturdays}}.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210730145345/https://www.nintendo-insider.com/the-saturdays-become-nintendo-ambassadors-in-latest-tv-campaign/ ''The Saturdays become Nintendo ambassadors in latest TV campaign'' - Nintendo Insider] (archived from the original 30 July 2021; retrieved 20 March 2023)</ref> | ||
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