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[[Image:The_Pokémon_Company_International_logo.png|right|thumb|The Pokémon Company International logo]] | [[Image:The_Pokémon_Company_International_logo.png|right|thumb|The Pokémon Company International logo]] | ||
'''The Pokémon Company International''' (abbreviated to '''TPCi''')<ref>[http://www.grapevinejobs.pl/executive/executive_company_profile.asp?ClientCompanyId=1176 Company Profile]</ref> is a subsidiary of [[The Pokémon Company]] in Japan, responsible for managing the Pokémon franchise outside of Asia. This includes licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, the official Pokémon website and store in New York City. | '''The Pokémon Company International''' (abbreviated to '''TPCi''')<ref>[http://www.grapevinejobs.pl/executive/executive_company_profile.asp?ClientCompanyId=1176 Company Profile]</ref> is a subsidiary of [[The Pokémon Company]] in Japan, responsible for managing the Pokémon franchise outside of Asia. This includes licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, the official Pokémon website and former store in New York City (Pokémon Cenmter New York, now known as Nintendo World). The company was formed in 2009, with the merger of Pokémon USA and Pokémon UK. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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In 2008, a partnership with {{wp|Network DVD|Network}} was announced. Network will distribute the Pokémon movies and anime episodes on DVD. It was also announced Jetix Europe (now [[Disney XD]]) would air the next season of the Pokémon anime. | In 2008, a partnership with {{wp|Network DVD|Network}} was announced. Network will distribute the Pokémon movies and anime episodes on DVD. It was also announced Jetix Europe (now [[Disney XD]]) would air the next season of the Pokémon anime. | ||
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Pokémon USA, Inc., merged with Pokémon UK in April 2009. The two companies now work under the name ''The Pokémon Company International'', which is responsible for the Pokémon franchise in all non-Asian countries. The company's president is Kenji Okubo, the former head of Pokémon USA. Okubo said the two companies had worked closely together on a day-to-day basis, and the change in name was done to reflect the connection between the two offices and ensure their worldwide reach. | Pokémon USA, Inc., merged with Pokémon UK in April 2009. The two companies now work under the name ''The Pokémon Company International'', which is responsible for the Pokémon franchise in all non-Asian countries. The company's president is Kenji Okubo, the former head of Pokémon USA. Okubo said the two companies had worked closely together on a day-to-day basis, and the change in name was done to reflect the connection between the two offices and ensure their worldwide reach. | ||
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== Related articles == | == Related articles == | ||
{{bulbanews|Pokémon USA and Pokémon UK merge}} | *{{bulbanews|Pokémon USA and Pokémon UK merge}} | ||
* [[Wizards of the Coast]] | * [[Wizards of the Coast]] | ||
* [[Pokémon USA recasting controversy]] | * [[Pokémon USA recasting controversy]] | ||
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== Links == | == Links == | ||
* [http://www.pokemon.com Pokémon.com] | * [http://www.pokemon.com/us Pokémon.com] | ||
[[Category:Anime]] | [[Category:Anime]] | ||
[[Category:Pokémon meta]] | [[Category:Pokémon meta]] | ||
[[Category:Companies]] | [[Category:Companies]] | ||