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Pokemon: Wild Card releases first teaser trailer, featuring a mysterious trading card game player and Mimikyu
The first teaser trailer for the animated film Pokemon: Wild Card has been released, introducing a mysterious trading card game player and the shapeshifting Pokemon Mimikyu. The movie, set to explore the world of the Pokemon Trading Card Game, is slated for a 2027 release and marks the first feature-length animated Pokemon movie in years.
Fans are loving new Lego Wallace & Gromit, but the same can't be said for Buddy the Elf
A new Lego set based on Wallace & Gromit has been met with widespread praise for its design and price, while the Buddy the Elf set has received criticism for its appearance. Lego is releasing several other holiday-themed sets, including Santa's Holiday Countdown, which have been well-received.
Watch Ed Sheeran sing the Pokémon TV show theme at World Championships 2026
Ed Sheeran made a surprise appearance at the 2026 Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco, performing his song Celestial and an acoustic rendition of the classic Pokémon theme song. The event also saw announcements for a new animated film, Pokémon: Wild Card, and a new animated series, Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu.
This New Pokemon Show Takes Two Years To Create One Episode
The Pokemon Company is collaborating with Aardman Animations on a new stop-motion series, Pokemon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d and Pichu. Each episode takes approximately 110 weeks to produce due to the intricate handmade puppets and sets. The dialogue-free series, focusing on slapstick humor, is set to premiere on Disney+ in 2027.
Here's every announcement from Pokémon World Championships
The Pokémon World Championships concluded with numerous announcements, including the animated film Pokémon: Wild Card and the stop-motion series Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu, both set for 2027. New Mega Evolutions are coming to Pokémon Champions and Pokémon Go, alongside updates for the Pokémon Trading Card Game and Pokémon Unite. The event also crowned champions, with Vikram Thiagarajan winning the Video Game Senior Division.
Pokemon with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's combat sounds like a bonkers idea, but one fan's now given us a…
A fan has created a detailed animation showcasing how the Pokemon series might incorporate the unique combat system of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The fan-made video, which features timing-based prompts and dynamic camera work, has garnered significant attention online, sparking discussion about potential future combat mechanics in Pokemon games.
New Pokemon series from Wallace and Gromit animation studio Aardman is coming exclusively to Disney Plus, alongside…
The Pokemon Company has partnered with Disney for a new stop-motion animated series, Pokemon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd and Pichu, produced by Aardman Animations. This series, along with the classic Pokemon the Series: The Beginning, will stream exclusively on Disney Plus and Disney XD worldwide next year. The announcement was made at Pokemon XP, with a teaser trailer showcasing the Galar region-inspired adventures of Sirfetch'd and Pichu.
Pokemon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu teaser trailer
The Pokemon Company and Aardman Animations have released a teaser trailer for their new collaboration, Pokemon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu. The trailer showcases a vibrant and fun animated style.
Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu gets first trailer
The Pokémon Company International and Aardman have released the first trailer for their new stop-motion series, Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu, set in the Galar region. The series will premiere exclusively on Disney+ in 2027 and follows the adventures of Sirfetch'd and Pichu as they protect other Pokémon.
Wallace and Gromit studio's long-awaited stop-motion Pokémon series is heading to a particularly "fitting" region when it releases next year
The Pokémon Company and Aardman have revealed new details about their upcoming stop-motion series, Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu, set to release in 2027. The series will be set in the Galar region, the debut location for Sirfetch'd, and will feature the distinctive humor and physical comedy characteristic of Aardman's productions.
Aardman reveals poster for its stop-motion Pokemon series
Aardman Animations has revealed the first poster for its upcoming stop-motion Pokemon series, titled Pokemon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d and Pichu. The series is set to premiere next year.
Aardman teases a "hand-crafted spin" on Pokemon as its stop-motion series gets first look and main characters…
Aardman Animations and The Pokemon Company have revealed the first look at their upcoming stop-motion series, Pokemon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu, set to premiere in 2027. The series will feature a hand-crafted approach, claymation, and special effects, focusing on the adventures of Sirfetch’d and Pichu in the Galar region with a British sense of humor.
Aardman's Pokémon Series Looks Cracking In New Poster
Aardman Animations and The Pokémon Company have revealed new art and details for the upcoming stop-motion animated series, 'Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu'. The series, set in the Galar region, is slated for release in 2027 and promises Aardman's signature slapstick humor.
POKÉMON AND AARDMAN SHARE NEW LOOK AT ‘POKÉMON TALES: THE MISADVENTURES OF SIRFETCH’D & PICHU’ AT ANNECY INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FILM FESTIVAL
The Pokémon Company International and Aardman shared new details about their upcoming stop-motion animation project, 'Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu,' at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. The project, set in the Galar region, is slated for a 2027 release and features a distinctly British sense of humor, characteristic of Aardman's work. Behind-the-scenes footage and artwork were revealed during a panel discussion.
Random: This Zelda X Wallace & Gromit Parody Is The Mash Up We Didn't Know We Needed
A fan-made stop-motion parody titled 'The Hero of Cheese' mashes up the worlds of The Legend of Zelda and Aardman's Wallace & Gromit. Created in Blender, the short film features Link Wallace and Navi Gromit on a quest for cheese, incorporating numerous references to both franchises. The article also mentions a previous Mario and Creature Comforts crossover and an upcoming official Pokémon offering from Aardman.
'YOU vs Zombies' Playable Demo and Developer Explainer Video Released for Steam Next Fest June 2026
Indie studio 10six Games has released a playable demo for their roguelite game 'YOU vs Zombies' for Steam Next Fest. The studio also launched a developer video featuring CEO Susan Cummings, explaining the game's AI-driven Ritual system and its blend of handcrafted design with AI personalization.
UK National Trust Teams Up With Pokemon for Themed Walking Trails
The UK's National Trust has partnered with Pokemon to host themed walking trails and Pokemon Trading Card Game activities at various National Trust sites from late May to September. Visitors can follow trails based on energy types and participate in TCG activities, with some locations offering sticker booklets.
Animated Films Outside Disney That Transformed the Medium
This article highlights ten animated films outside of Disney and Pixar that have significantly transformed the medium through diverse styles and innovative storytelling. From the dialogue-free survival tale 'Flow' to the emotionally devastating 'Grave of the Fireflies,' these films demonstrate animation's broad potential.
Shaun the Sheep races against the clock to save Halloween in new trailer for the next movie from the studio behind…
A new trailer has been released for Aardman Animations' upcoming film, Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom. The stop-motion family adventure follows Shaun as he tries to save Halloween after the Farmer trashes the pumpkin patch, leading to a wild beast roaming the woods. The movie is set to arrive in theaters on September 18.
