Legendary Pictures has announced that it has acquired the film rights to Pokemon and will begin production on a Detective Pikachu film next year.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Universal Pictures will distribute the film internationally except in Japan, where it will be distributed by Toho Pictures. Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that Netflix was also interested in the rights.
News first began circulating that Legendary was chasing Pokemon film rights back in April, and we heard last week that Legendary was close to a Pokemon movie deal, fueled by the massive success of Pokemon Go and renewed public interest in the franchise.
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According to The Hollywood Reporter, Universal Pictures will distribute the film internationally except in Japan, where it will be distributed by Toho Pictures. Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that Netflix was also interested in the rights.
News first began circulating that Legendary was chasing Pokemon film rights back in April, and we heard last week that Legendary was close to a Pokemon movie deal, fueled by the massive success of Pokemon Go and renewed public interest in the franchise.
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