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EPISODE · Mar 9, 2020 · 56 MIN

Pokemon: The First Movie & Pokemon: Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution - "Get that Pokémoney"

from Remakes Reboots & Revivals · host Rolando Nieves & Nicole Pometti

The year was 1999. Children all over the US were missing out after staying up late to go to the opening night of "Pokémon: The First Movie" and missing out of school the next day, suffering from "pokéflu." If you were Rolando you were there. If you were Nicole - you didn't care. Now, 21 years later a CGI remake of the film, "Pokemon: Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution," hit Netflix leaving both diehard and fair-weather fans to wonder, "Why?" How does Pokemon's first film hold up? Is a CGI spectacle enough reason to remake a movie in 2020? What possible lessons can children or even filmmakers learn by watching "Pokemon?" Tune in and find out. Follow Us Be sure to follow us on social media for news, polls, and fun behind the scenes content. FACEBOOK: facebook.com/remakesrebootsrevivals INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/remakesrebootsrevivals And we always want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected]

The year was 1999. Children all over the US were missing out after staying up late to go to the opening night of "Pokémon: The First Movie" and missing out of school the next day, suffering from "pokéflu." If you were Rolando you were there. If you were Nicole - you didn't care. Now, 21 years later a CGI remake of the film, "Pokemon: Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution," hit Netflix leaving both diehard and fair-weather fans to wonder, "Why?" How does Pokemon's first film hold up? Is a CGI spectacle enough reason to remake a movie in 2020? What possible lessons can children or even filmmakers learn by watching "Pokemon?" Tune in and find out. Follow Us Be sure to follow us on social media for news, polls, and fun behind the scenes content. FACEBOOK: facebook.com/remakesrebootsrevivals INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/remakesrebootsrevivals And we always want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected]

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