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==Pokémon anime== | ==Pokémon anime== | ||
[[File: | ===ITV=== | ||
[[File:ITV Logo.png|thumb|200px|ITV channel logo since 2019]] | |||
{{wp|ITV (TV network)|ITV}} is a British {{wp|free-to-air}} television network first launched on September 22, 1955<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/september/22/newsid_3131000/3131477.stm ''On This Day - 1955: New TV channel ends BBC monopoly'' - BBC News] (retrieved May 20, 2020)</ref>. The network is split into 14 regional licences and a "national breakfast time" licence. These licences were originally awarded to separate companies that would produce local programming for their region as well as sharing programmes across the network. However, these companies eventually merged and by 2015<ref>[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/itv-buys-irish-broadcaster-utv-for-100m-a6700716.html ''ITV buys Irish broadcaster UTV for £100m'' - The Independent] (retrieved May 20, 2020)</ref> the network was made up of three channels owned by two companies; {{wp|ITV (TV channel)|ITV}} and {{wp|UTV (TV channel)|UTV}} owned by {{wp|ITV plc}} and {{wp|STV (TV channel)|STV}} owned by {{wp|STV Group}}. The three channels broadcast largely the same content, although there continue to be local news broadcasts in the 14 regional areas. | |||
Between January 1, 1993 and November 2009, the "national breakfast time" licence was held by {{wp|GMTV}} (who were then acquired by ITV plc), and between September 1999 and April 2003 GMTV would air the Pokémon anime each Saturday morning at 8:50am. During this time, episodes from [[S01|season one]], [[S02|two]] and [[S03|three]] were broadcast. On June 6, 2004 [[S06|season six]] began airing on GMTV's Sunday ''Up on the Roof'' block, and one new episode per week was shown, up until ''[[AG020|Brave the Wave]]'' in mid-October that year when the block was cancelled<ref>[http://pkmn.net/?action=news&page=viewnews&id=442/ ''Up On The Roof Axed!'' - PKMN.NET] (retrieved May 20, 2020)</ref>. | |||
''{{wp|SMTV Live}}'' was a children's television programme which aired on Saturday mornings between August 29, 1998 and December 27, 2003 across the ITV network. From 1999 to 2001 and in 2003, it included the Pokémon anime as a regular part of the show. Between 1999 and 2001, the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment of anime episodes was replaced by SMTV hosts {{wp|Ant & Dec}} (and often other celebrity guests) performing a "[[Pokérap|PokéRap]]"<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSsp-Gpx1VE ''B*Witched - PokéRap - SM:TV Live 2000'' - VHS-Portal] (YouTube) (retrieved May 20, 2020)</ref> or "Pokéfight"<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l08XV0nuhfE ''Bryan Westlife Pokemon- Ant & Dec'' - Julesy83] (YouTube) (retrieved May 20, 2020)</ref> {{wp|SMTV Live#Sketches|sketch}} instead. | |||
[[File:CITV.png|thumb|200px|CITV logo since 2013]] | |||
====CITV==== | |||
{{wp|CITV}} (short for Children's ITV) was a late afternoon children's television block on the ITV network from January 3, 1983<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-20780372 ''CITV set for classic kids TV weekend'' - BBC News] (retrieved May 21, 2020)</ref> until late 2006. 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 March 1, 2006; retrieved May 21, 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 [[S09|season nine]] and all of ''[[Best Wishes series|Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', ''[[XY series|XY]]'' and ''[[Sun & Moon series|Sun & Moon]]''. Between May 27, 2014 and May 30, 2014 all four episodes of ''[[Pokémon Origins]]'' aired on the channel and on April 9, 2016, to mark the beginning of [[S19|series 19]], a mini-marathon including the ''[[Mega Evolution Specials]]'', [[M03|movie three]] and [[M18|movie 18]] aired. On January 1, 2019 the channel held the UK television premiere of [[M21|movie 21]]. | |||
The channel has also aired [[M10|movie 10]], [[M11|11]], [[M12|12]] and [[M13|13]] along with ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness]]''. | |||
On April 23, 2020 it was announced that [[S23|season 23]] of the anime would air exclusively on rival channel Pop<ref name="pop">[https://pokemon.gamespress.com/The-Pokemon-Company-International-Reveals-New-Animation-Trailer-and-De ''The Pokémon Company International Reveals New Animation Trailer and Details for Pokémon Journeys: The Series'' - The Pokémon Company International] (retrieved February 22, 2021)</ref> from September 1, 2020. | |||
ITV | [[File:ITV Hub logo.png|thumb|150px|ITV Hub logo]] | ||
====ITV Hub==== | |||
{{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 December 5, 2008<ref>[https://www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/itvs-catch-rebranded-itv-player/867729 ''ITV's Catch Up rebranded ITV Player'' - Campaign] (retrieved February 22, 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. | |||
Pokémon | Episodes of the Pokémon anime were available on the service for up to 30 days after their broadcast on the CITV channel. On September 1, 2020, [[S23|season 23]] began airing on Pop, and Pokémon stopped being available on ITV Hub shortly thereafter. | ||
=== | ===Sky One=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Sky1.png|thumb|200px|Sky One logo since 2020]] | ||
{{wp|Sky One}} is 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 May 20, 2020)</ref>, that first began broadcasting on April 26, 1982 and serves (along with sister channel {{wp|Sky Atlantic}}) as the flagship channel for {{wp|Sky UK}} and {{wp|Sky Ireland}}. | |||
[[S01|Season one]] of the anime first began airing on Sky One on March 29, 1999, on weekday mornings at 9am. Episodes were often repeated on sister channel {{wp|Sky Replay|Sky One Mix}} (later Sky Mix, now Sky Replay) on an irregular basis. Sky One aired each season of the Pokémon anime until the end of [[S07|season seven]] in 2005, when their contract with [[4Kids Entertainment]] expired, and the anime moved to rival channel Toonami<ref name="Toonami">[https://web.archive.org/web/20060314070919/http://www.worldscreen.com/newscurrent.php?filename=4kids620.htm ''4Kids in New U.K. Pokémon Deal'' - World Screen] (archived from the original March 14, 2006; retrieved February 22, 2021)</ref>. | |||
===Cartoon Network Too=== | |||
[[File:CartoonNetworkToo-logo.png|thumb|200px|Cartoon Network Too logo until May 2012]] | |||
{{main|Cartoon Network}} | |||
{{wp|Cartoon Network Too}} was a British children's channel owned and operated by {{wp|Turner Broadcasting System|Turner Broadcasting System Europe}} (a subsidiary of {{wp|WarnerMedia}}) that aired between May 24, 2007 and April 1, 2014 (having previously been broadcasting as {{wp|Toonami (British and Irish TV channel)|Toonami}} since September 2003). | |||
= | Between May 11, 2005 and October 5, 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 February 22, 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]]. | ||
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In 2008 [[S11|season 11]] premiered on rival channel Jetix, although Cartoon Network Too continued to show repeats of older seasons until late 2010. | |||
===Disney XD=== | |||
[[File:Disney XD Logo.png|thumb|150px|Disney XD logo]] | |||
{{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 October 2, 1996 and October 1, 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 February 22, 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 February 22, 2015; retrieved February 22, 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 February 22, 2021)</ref>. | |||
Beginning in late 2008, [[S11|season 11]] began premiered on Jetix, and 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]]. | |||
===Pop=== | |||
[[File:Pop channel logo.png|thumb|200px|Pop logo]] | |||
{{wp|Pop (British and Irish TV channel)|Pop}}, and sister channel {{wp|Pop Max}}, are British children's television channels owned and operated by {{wp|Sony Pictures Television}}. Pop launched on October 1, 2002 as Toons & Tunes before rebranding in May 2003. Pop Max launched as Kix! on May 19, 2008 before rebranding in August 2017. Both channels were launched by {{wp|CSC Media Group}}, which was acquired by Sony on August 15, 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 February 22, 2021)</ref>. | |||
On | On January 1, 2018, Pop Max began airing episodes from ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', and from October 29, 2018, episodes from ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''. These seasons were also then shown on Pop, and beginning March 4, 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 February 22, 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 February 22, 2021)</ref>. | |||
On April 23, 2020 it was announced that Pop would gain the exclusive rights to the Pokémon anime<ref name="pop" />, and on September 1, 2020, [[S23|season 23]] premiered on the channel. | |||
====Pop Player==== | |||
[[File:Pop Player logo.png|thumb|150px|Pop Player logo]] | |||
Pop Player is streaming {{wp|video on demand}} service, owned and operated by {{wp|Sony Pictures Television}} that launched on December 4, 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 February 22, 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]]. | |||
=== | ===Other digital distribution=== | ||
{{wp| | The Pokémon anime is also available on [[Pokémon TV]], [[Prime Video]], [[Google Play]], [[YouTube]], the [[iTunes Store]] and {{wp|Now TV (Sky)|Now TV}} in the United Kingdom. | ||
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| ''See: [[Pokémon TV]]'' | |||
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| rowspan=3 | ''See: [[List of digital home video releases of Pokémon anime]]'' | |||
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| ''See: [[Netflix]]'' | |||
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| style="text-align: left;" | '''Anime''' | |||
* [[S10|Season 10]]<ref>[https://www.nowtv.com/watch/pokemon-diamond-and-pearl/d7f854dbc9481610VgnVCM1000000b43150a____ ''Watch Pokemon-Diamond And Pearl'' - Now TV] (retrieved February 22, 2021)</ref> | |||
'''Movies''' | |||
* ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''<ref>[https://www.nowtv.com/watch/pokemon-arceus-and-the-jewel-of-life-2010/A5EK3JYiLcazDfpjwmARw ''Watch Pokemon: Arceus And The Jewel of Life'' - Now TV] (retrieved February 22, 2021)</ref> | |||
* ''[[M14|White—Victini and Zekrom]]''<ref>[https://www.nowtv.com/watch/pokemon-the-movie-white-victini-2015/A5EK3Pw87R37ejkbQ43tS ''Watch Pokemon the Movie: White-Victini'' - Now TV] (retrieved February 22, 2021)</ref> | |||
* ''[[M14|Black—Victini and Reshiram]]''<ref>[https://www.nowtv.com/watch/pokemon-the-movie-black-victini-2015/A5EK3Pw87R37ejjJDVHUL ''Watch Pokemon The Movie: Black-Victini'' - Now TV] (retrieved February 22, 2021)</ref> | |||
* ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]''<ref>[https://www.nowtv.com/watch/pokemon-the-movie-kyurem-vs.-the-sword-of-justice-2016/A5EK3JYiLcaA8LkgQNhyQ ''Watch Pokemon The Movie: Kyurem Vs. The Sword of Justice'' - Now TV] (retrieved February 22, 2021)</ref> | |||
* ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]''<ref>[https://www.nowtv.com/watch/pokemon-the-movie-genesect-and-the-legend-awakened-2017/A5EK3Pw87R37ejtL9s8jQ ''Watch Pokemon The Movie: Genesect And The Legend Awakened'' - Now TV] (retrieved February 22, 2021)</ref> | |||
* ''[[Detective Pikachu (movie)|Pokémon Detective Pikachu]]''<ref>[https://www.nowtv.com/watch/pokemon-detective-pikachu-2019/A5EK6sKrAaycFET4Zn59G ''Watch Pokemon Detective Pikachu'' - Now TV] (retrieved February 22, 2021)</ref> | |||
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===Pokémon movies=== | ===Pokémon movies=== | ||
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As of 2016, '''Manga Entertainment''' distributes the Anime on DVD and Blu-Ray, and own the rights to all seasons of the show, and all the movies apart from the ones that Miramax own. | As of 2016, '''Manga Entertainment''' distributes the Anime on DVD and Blu-Ray, and own the rights to all seasons of the show, and all the movies apart from the ones that Miramax own. | ||
==Pokémon manga== | ==Pokémon manga== | ||
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==Pokémon Trading Card Game== | ==Pokémon Trading Card Game== | ||
The [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]], | The [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] is sold throughout the United Kingdom, with released matching those in {{pmin|the United States}}. | ||
When it was first released, the game was very popular among UK children. Like in many other countries, the TCG was eventually banned in most schools, because of "classroom distraction". Conflict between students regarding Trading Cards also resulted in the cards being banned from some schools. Its popularity faded out as it was replaced by other popular crazes such as {{wp|Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game|Yu-Gi-Oh! cards}}, although it has seen a resurgence in recent years. | |||
In 2020, the {{tcg|Pokémon Futsal Collection}} was exclusively released in England. | |||
==Pokémon merchandise== | ==Pokémon merchandise== | ||
[[File:Official Pokémon Magazine.jpg|thumb|left| | [[File:Official Pokémon Magazine.jpg|thumb|left|175px|Cover artwork of the first issue of the 2013 [[Pokémon Official Magazine]] available in the UK]] | ||
{{bulbanews/2|Official Pokémon Magazine to launch in UK|Fan sets Pokémon collection world record}} | {{bulbanews/2|Official Pokémon Magazine to launch in UK|Fan sets Pokémon collection world record}} | ||
The United Kingdom receives some of the same [[Pokémon merchandise]] that is available in {{pmin|the United States}}, such as plush toys which have been released in major department chains, though merchandise given away in fast food restaurants has become non-existent, as the [[Pokémon movie]]s are no longer shown at cinemas. Some collectibles, such as the [[Pokémon Advanced Action Cards]], were sold in the UK and Europe but not in North America. Despite Pokémon's decline in popularity, merchandise can be found in UK stores, such as {{wp|Game (retailer)|GAME}} and {{wp|W H Smith}}. | The United Kingdom receives some of the same [[Pokémon merchandise]] that is available in {{pmin|the United States}}, such as plush toys which have been released in major department chains, though merchandise given away in fast food restaurants has become non-existent, as the [[Pokémon movie]]s are no longer shown at cinemas. Some collectibles, such as the [[Pokémon Advanced Action Cards]], were sold in the UK and Europe but not in North America. Despite Pokémon's decline in popularity, merchandise can be found in UK stores, such as {{wp|Game (retailer)|GAME}} and {{wp|W H Smith}}. | ||
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A [[Pokémon Official Magazine]] was started up in 2004 in the United Kingdom. It was intended to have a quarterly release schedule, but it was cancelled after its second issue due to low sales. In February 2013, it was announced by Future Publishing that the Pokémon Official Magazine would be returning to the UK, with a publishing schedule of 13 issues per year. However, this was also soon cancelled after publishing 13 issues. A third Pokémon Official Magazine started on 29 March 2017. [[Pocket World]] magazine was also published in the United Kingdom, although it does not exclusively cover Pokémon, being made up of several other franchises that involve 'cartoon brands staring monsters' (such as {{wp|Moshi Monsters}}, {{wp|Bakugan}} and {{wp|Redakai}}). | A [[Pokémon Official Magazine]] was started up in 2004 in the United Kingdom. It was intended to have a quarterly release schedule, but it was cancelled after its second issue due to low sales. In February 2013, it was announced by Future Publishing that the Pokémon Official Magazine would be returning to the UK, with a publishing schedule of 13 issues per year. However, this was also soon cancelled after publishing 13 issues. A third Pokémon Official Magazine started on 29 March 2017. [[Pocket World]] magazine was also published in the United Kingdom, although it does not exclusively cover Pokémon, being made up of several other franchises that involve 'cartoon brands staring monsters' (such as {{wp|Moshi Monsters}}, {{wp|Bakugan}} and {{wp|Redakai}}). | ||
A UK Pokémon fan, [[Lisa Courtney]], holds the {{wp|Guiness World Record}} for having the largest Pokémon memorabilia.<ref> | A UK Pokémon fan, [[Lisa Courtney]], holds the {{wp|Guiness World Record}} for having the largest Pokémon memorabilia.<ref>[http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/largest-collection-of-pokemon-memorabilia ''The largest collection of Pokémon memorabilia'' - Guinness World Records]</ref> | ||
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==Events== | ==Events== | ||
{{bulbanews/3|Tenth anniversary event tours United Kingdom|Pokémon Adventure Tour UK events announced|Pokémon Animation Studio attraction to open in London}} | {{bulbanews/3|Tenth anniversary event tours United Kingdom|Pokémon Adventure Tour UK events announced|Pokémon Animation Studio attraction to open in London}} | ||
An eight-city tour was held in the United Kingdom in commemoration of the [[Pokémon 10th Anniversary]]. {{DL|List of English event Pokémon distributions in Generation III|Top 10 Distribution Pokémon| | An eight-city tour was held in the United Kingdom in commemoration of the [[Pokémon 10th Anniversary]]. Ten {{DL|List of English event Pokémon distributions in Generation III|Top 10 Distribution Pokémon|event Pokémon}} were distributed at the events — {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, {{p|Suicune}}, {{p|Lugia}}, {{p|Ho-Oh}}, {{p|Latias}} and {{p|Latios}}. These ten Pokémon were chosen by Nintendo of Europe following a popularity poll earlier in the year. Other activities at the events included [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] and [[Pokémon Trading Figure Game]] stations and {{pkmn|anime}} episode screenings. | ||
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[[File:Pokémon Center London logo.png|200px|thumb|Pokémon Center London logo]] | |||
Between October 18 and November 15, 2019, a temporary [[Pokémon Center (store)#United Kingdom|Pokémon Center]] opened at the {{wp|Westfield London}} mall in {{wp|White City, London|White City}}, {{wp|London}} to celebrate the release of [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] games; the [[Galar]] region in the games being based on the United Kingdom<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ ''We Interview Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori about Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield'' - Pokemon.com] (retrieved February 22, 2021)</ref>. | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== |