WATCH BOX OFFICE MOVIES FOR FREE
How Detective Pikachu May Set The Stage For Major Pokemon Character Ash Ketchum
Warning! The following contains spoilers for Detective Pikachu. Read at your own risk!
Detective Pikachu is a great movie, and a wonderful nostalgia trip for those who were a part of Pokemon's original run 20-plus years ago - but there are bits of the film where older fans may have been a bit out of the loop. Those only familiar with the franchise up to the 151st Pokemon may have missed some of the deep cut references to successive games, not to mention been unfamiliar with some of the new species that are prominently featured. It still makes for a fun time at the cineplex, but imagine if there was a movie that focused on the Pokemon of the late 1990s.
Not to get anyone's hopes too high, but there's a possibility something like that could happen now that the new film is a hit. You may have missed it, but Detective Pikachu has a very subtle reference to past stories that very well could tie the movie into the anime world of Pokemon and the franchise's most famous human character. To spell it all out, below you'll find the details behind the reference that some may have missed, and an exploration into how it may set the stage for a popular figure who didn't appear in the film: Ash Ketchum.
Detective Pikachu's Reference To The Pokemon Anime And Pokemon: The First MovieDetective Pikachu does a lot to establish Rhyme City as a part of the greater Pokemon universe, and surprisingly added a bit that may tie in the movie with the actual canon of the Pokemon anime and Pokemon: The First Movie. The moment comes when Tim, Pikachu, Lucy, and Psyduck explore Clifford Industries' lab, and learn more about the mysterious origins of the Pokemon, Mewtwo.
In a bit of dialogue, it's revealed that Clifford Industries managed to catch Mewtwo after it escaped the Kanto region 20 years ago. In the Pokemon anime, Mewtwo was in the possession of Viridian City Gym Leader and leader of the Team Rocket syndicate Giovanni, who operates in the Kanto region. Giovanni used Mewtwo (who was subdued with electronics) to defeat Ash's rival Gary in a gym battle. Mewtwo escaped shortly after that, which became the basis for Pokemon: The First Movie.
What makes this reference all the more interesting is the revelation that it happened 20 years ago, which is essentially how long it's been since Pokemon: The First Movie was released in theaters. It could be a coincidence, but there's something really intentional about that time frame that seems to show Detective Pikachu is wanting to align itself with the show's original canon.
Why Didn't Detective Pikachu Reference Ash Ketchum Then?If researchers knew of Mewtwo's escape, then why didn't they know about Ash, Misty, Brock, or Team Rocket? Better yet, considering Tim believed he was going up against one of the strongest Pokemon in existence, why didn't he ring up one of the world's most prolific Pokemon trainers for some advice on how to bring him down?
There's actually a rather simple explanation for this: Ash Ketchum and his friends don't remember their encounter with Mewtwo. The powerful psychic Pokemon ended up wiping everyone's memory following the climax of Pokemon: The First Movie, and the characters resumed their lives as though nothing had ever happened. So, if Ash saw the news about Mewtwo in Rhyme City, he was probably just as shocked and as oblivious as anyone else who may have seen it.
While Mewtwo doesn't make any reference to Ash in Detective Pikachu, there are parts that imply he lived through the events of Pokemon: The First Movie. For example, he seemed far less ruthless and more forgiving of human kind in Detective Pikachu, whereas the version featured pre-Pokemon: The First Movie would've turned all the humans he encountered to stone really quickly. Fortunately, he only had to turn Ash to stone that one time to figure out it was a terrible idea he should never replicate.
Where Is Ash Ketchum In The Detective Pikachu World?Ash was a little older than 10 when he faced off against Mewtwo, which would make him around 30 years old when the events of Detective Pikachu go down. Like most cartoon characters, Ash is basically ageless in the Pokemon anime, but while that would be an absolutely riveting plot point to tackle in a Detective Pikachu sequel, it feels more likely he would show up as an seasoned Pokemon Trainer played by an adult actor.
Ash travels around a lot, and he's gotten into some crazy situations. If Tim managed to run into Ash in the midst of some big mystery it wouldn't be the least bit surprising, and the two might even join forces. Of course, the question is, is there really a need for Detective Pikachu 2?
It would appear that Tim's issues are largely resolved with his father back in his life. Tim could still have some adventures with his dad and a non-speaking Pikachu sidekick, but that doesn't sound nearly as cool as the general premise. Ash Ketchum would certainly sweeten the deal, but maybe not enough that audiences would sign on for another Detective Pikachu where Ryan Reynolds isn't the voice of the yellow mouse.
Will Detective Pikachu Lead To A 90s Pokemon Film?Detective Pikachu's mention of Mewtwo's origins could be the link needed for the franchise to take a trip back in time, making a movie that could potentially use Ash Ketchum as a way of telling the origin story of Mewtwo once again. Yes, it would essentially be a live-action remake of Pokemon: The First Movie, but could be completely different than the film with which American audiences are familiar.
For those that aren't aware, the story differences between the Japanese and American versions of that Pokemon movie are substantial. In fact, it's fair to say they're basically entirely separate movies, as the American version of Pokemon: The Movie was heavily edited and had its script changed to cater to American audiences. Had they stuck with the original, Americans could've had a deeply nuanced story about Mewtwo, his existential crisis, and a movie that honestly made the diminutive Mew seem like the true villain.
It's a story far better than what the American version of Pokemon: The First Movie delivered, which essentially stated that fighting is wrong in a franchise where the world's entire economy revolves around fighting. Now, Detective Pikachu has presented an opportunity to tell that story right if it wants to, and the company could retcon a very bad Pokemon feature and give America its first live-action Ash Ketchum in the process. Sounds like a win-win to me!
Should Ash Ketchum appear in the next Pokemon movie? Is remaking Pokemon: The First Movie a good idea? Sound off in the comments below, and be sure to stick with CinemaBlend for all updates regarding movies, television, and pop culture.
Let the Quentin Tarantino debates begin. "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" premiered on Tuesday night at the Cannes Film Festival to declarations of it being a "masterpiece" with comparisons
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood - Wikipedia
Ahead of Avengers: Infinity War's release, directors Anthony and Joe Russo have wiped their social media accounts - except for a Thanos teaser video.
Russo Brothers clean out their social media leaving one for
Jar Jar Binks Actor Reveals He Nearly Committed Suicide After Star The Star Wars prequels have received a lot of hate over the years, but a lot of that hate was directed at one man in particular, and it very nearly drove him to Ahmed Best was the actor who did the motion capture work and provided the voice for Jar Jar Binks .
Jar Jar Binks actor almost ended his life after Star Wars
Iron Man (Tony Stark) vs Captain America (Steve Rogers) & Bucky Barnes / The Winter Soldier - Final Battle - Fight Scene - Captain America: Civil War (2016)
Avengers: Endgame: Iron Man & Captain America's relationship
One of the first stills shows Godzilla shooting his atomic breath into the sky. from the first movie. Godzilla: King of the Monsters is set to arrive in theaters on March 22, 2019. Godzilla vs
Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019 film) - Wikipedia
What The Predator Reshoots Changed About The Movie
Jordan Peele is following his first Oscar win by reuniting with his former collaborator and friend Keegan-Michael Key. The comedy duo will star in Henry Selick's new stop-motion film for Netflix
Jordan Peele Keegan Michael Key New Netflix Show
Zac Efron's Ted Bundy Movie Is Available to Watch on Netflix RIGHT NOW. Netflix purchased Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile for a LOT of money.
Zac Efron Ted Bundy Movie May Be Heading to Netflix | Collider
collider.com/zac-efron-ted-bundy-movie-netflix-extremely-wicked/
Netflix is in talks to acquire distribution rights to the Zac Efron Ted Bundy movie 'Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile,' from the director of The Ted Bundy Tapes.
How Netflix Ted Bundy & Zac Efron Movie Are Connected
Last year, Ron Howard had mentioned that he's got an idea for a sequel to his 1988 fantasy adventure film Willow, and Warwick Davis had noted not long after Howard made his comments that Solo
Director Ron Howard Is Hoping to Make a Sequel to 'Williow
Disney Still Trying To Block Redbox Before Black Panther's
Eastwood/
Why Clint Eastwood Prefers Directing Over Acting Nowadays Clint Eastwood's The Mule marks the iconic actor's first starring role since 2012's The Trouble with the Curve , why has he been absent
See What Scott Eastwood Could Look Like As Marvel's Wolverine
Ben Affleck slams his former film, Daredevil, and explains why he's motivated to make his role in Batman that much better. Splash News is THE only place for entertainment news on YouTube.
Do You Know Who Loved Ben Affleck In 'Daredevil'? Charlie Cox!
kulari ke pantai full movie streaming
movie streaming with chromecast
movie streaming guide
movie queen streaming
movie streaming websites 2019
movie streaming popcorn
lion movie streaming
movie streaming uk
i can only imagine full movie streaming
movie streaming vumoo
how does amazon movie streaming work
best worst movie documentary streaming
movie streaming download
movie streaming iphone
one two jaga full movie streaming
the best movie streaming app
movie streaming gratis
worst witch movie streaming
elf movie streaming
xbox movie streaming apps
movie streaming malaysia
what streaming movie should i watch tonight
movie streaming blogspot
best movie streaming service
uncle drew movie streaming
nonton dear nathan full movie streaming
free online movie streaming australia
nonton movie streaming
when did movie streaming start
free online movie streaming
mannequin movie streaming
streaming movie keeps freezing
yes free movie streaming
movie streaming database
hd movie streaming free
what is movie streaming online
where is vice movie streaming
movie q streaming
would you rather movie streaming
movie streaming laws
live movie streaming sites
malayalam movie streaming
zulu movie streaming
ninja movie streaming
wonder movie streaming
movie streaming new releases
movie streaming php script
does amazon have movie streaming
movie streaming no account
movie streaming platforms free
xbox 360 movie streaming sites
rudolph the red nosed reindeer movie streaming
will you be there korean movie streaming
marvel movie streaming
movie streaming nz
xbox one movie streaming sites
movie streaming websites reddit
everest movie streaming
quality movie streaming sites
xbox one movie streaming sites 2019
movie streaming services
what is the best movie streaming app for firestick
elf on the shelf movie streaming
yify movie streaming
lego movie streaming
online movie streaming sites
movie streaming endgame
best movie streaming now
queen malayalam movie streaming
prospect movie streaming
what is the best movie streaming site
vacation movie streaming
what is amazon movie streaming
is goosebumps movie streaming
movie streaming ps4
peppermint movie streaming
classic movie streaming
kedarnath movie streaming
now and then movie streaming
movie streaming vf
movie streaming hindi
movie streaming like showbox
free movie streaming xbox 360
the best free movie streaming sites 2018
movie streaming germany
top 5 movie streaming sites
movie streaming ubuntu
movie streaming tagalog
how do movie streaming sites work
i can only imagine movie streaming
how much is amazon prime movie streaming
how do movie streaming sites make money
unlimited movie streaming
movie streaming sites indonesia
do you believe movie streaming
reddit movie streaming sites 2018
who is streaming the lego movie
movie streaming best
movie streaming for android
movie streaming hd reddit
movie streaming no ads
movie streaming sites new zealand
movie streaming korea
super troopers 2 full movie streaming
free movie streaming yahoo answers
movie streaming illegal
top 10 movie streaming sites
top 10 movie streaming sites 2018
movie streaming zumvo
dilan 1990 full movie streaming
free movie streaming 123
where to watch movie streaming online free
movie streaming hardwarezone
movie streaming unblocked
justice league full movie streaming
movie streaming raspberry pi
up movie streaming
the worst horror movie ever made streaming
movie streaming online
free movie streaming
movie streaming in canada
is a movie streaming online
the kid who would be king full movie streaming
watch movie streaming online
cars movie streaming
coco full movie streaming
movie streaming apps for roku
how to find which streaming service has a movie
does google have a movie streaming service
qismat movie streaming
qnap movie streaming
movie streaming live
kursk movie streaming
streaming movie quiet place
#watchblogger #hostales #tvroomdesign #netflix #murica #SomosTuConexi #watchpornid #watchtattoo #WatchUsRise #firecrackers #Seriale #Movies #socialstreaming #4thofjuly #watchcrazy #watchuswork #blackenterprise #fireworks #blackhistory365 #watchmaniac #watchmovies #putitinreverseterry #blackqueen #watchbrandname #blacktech #WatchRoss #CASAMXhostales #melanin #Filma #saladetv #watchos4 #watchwomen #Serialemetitrashqip #movieaddict #blacksuccess #Qesh #getsome #watchnerds #Zgerdhiu #fourthofjuly #watchhill #WatchJunkie #independenceday #melaninmagic #FreeMovies #watchestyle #watchingthesunset #HostalCASAMXalameda #filmlover #watchful #birdbox #watchthemoonrise #WatchMovies #blavity #blackbusiness #blackiflix #watchobsessed #sandrabullock #merica #TvSeries #movietime #funnytime #Filmametitrashqip #slay #blackking #Filma24 #watchcandy #watchalert #TVSHow #watchluxus #netflixturkiye #moviesstreaming #watchphoto #america #filmizle #filmyorumu #watchmvmt #watchfamily #watchquiz #watchenthusiasts #blacksocialmedia #filmtavsiyesi #americanflag #holiday #bff #filmography #watchswag #watchdose
0 comments:
Post a Comment