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| The Rise of Darkrai | |
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 The US DVD Cover | |
| Directed by | Kunihiko Yuyama |
| Written by | Hideki Sonoda |
| Starring | Sarah Natochenny Emily Jenness Bill Rogers Ikue Otani Billy Beach Michele Knotz Khristine Hvam Rich McNanna Scott Williams Rodger Parsons |
| Distributed by | Walt Disney Pictures (Latin America) Toho (Japan) Viz Media (US) The Pokemon Company (Japan, United States) |
| Release dates |  July 14, 2007 February 24, 2008 (TV Airing) May 27, 2008(DVD Release)  September 29, 2008(DVD Release)  November 5, 2008 (DVD Release) |
| Running time | 1 hour 30 min. (1:29:40) |
| Countries | Japan United States |
| Languages | Japanese, English |
Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai (劇場版ポケットモンスター ダイヤモンド&パール ディアルガVSパルキアVSダークライ, Gekijōban Poketto Monsutā Daiyamondo Pāru Diaruga Tai Parukia Tai Dākurai, lit. “Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl the Movie: Dialga VS Palkia VS Darkrai”), is the 10th Pokémon anime film that was released in Japanese theaters on July 14, 2007. Other release dates for Australia will be released on November 05 2008, but Europe is yet to be announced. As indicated by the film title, Dialga, Palkia, and Darkrai will be the featured Pokémon. On January 25, 2008, Cartoon Network revealed the title to be Pokemon: The Rise Of Darkrai, with a preview that aired on February 1st, 2008 as part of a 90-minute episode involving a tag team battle at 8 PM ET/PT, and was shown on Cartoon Network on February 24, 2008 in the United States at 7 pm ET/PT. The preview was shown during Cartoon Network's Fried Dynamite, and indicated the possibility that The Rise of Darkrai may be the first Pokemon film to have a cinematic release since Pokemon Heroes. This was later proven false when Pokemon.com announced a direct-to-DVD release following the premiere on Cartoon Network. This is the first English dub done by DuArt Film and Video instead of TAJ Studios.
As with all Pokémon films, it was announced in Japan after the ending credits of the previous Pokémon film; in this case, Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea.
Sarah Brightman, famous for her roles in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera, performs the movie's theme song, a cover of "Where the Lost Ones Go". The cover also features Chris Thompson. This is the first time an English song was sung in a Japanese dubbed Pokémon film.. The song was replaced by "I'll Always Remember You" by Kristen Price (who would also sing the theme for the next season) most likely due to the rights to the song are too expensive, and another song called "Living in the Shadow" followed afterwards.
This Movie was released on british Reigon 2 DVD, which was surprising as it was the first since Jirachi wish maker to have been.
Plot
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On their way to participate in the next Pokémon contest, Ash and his friends have come to Alamos Town, where they meet a girl named Alice. Alice guides them around the landmarks of the town - the Space-Time Tower and the beautiful gardens filled with greenery and water, and while they are completely absorbed by the sightseeing, they discover that the gardens have been devastated by someone. Then, Baron Alberto, an influential man of the town, comes on to the scene. Alberto is confident that the devastation is the work of the legendary Pokémon Darkrai. Then, from the ominous shadows, Darkrai suddenly appears before them. A never-before known Pokémon, just who is Darkrai? Just at that moment, a fierce battle between Dialga and Palkia is unfolding in an interval of space-time. Space-time is torn apart by the collision of terrible energies. Through the tear, Alamos Town can be seen...
The whole of Alamos Town is wrapped in an ominous fog, and a mysterious phenomenon arises where the people are unable to leave the town. Then, Tonio, who has become aware of the abnormal space-time phenomena, hastily analyzes the data, and discovers that the devastation of the garden was a sign that Palkia had entered the town. Palkia, having sustained injuries in its violent fight with Dialga, took refuge in Alamos Town. However, Darkrai senses the presence of Palkia and attacks it, causing a terrible battle. Furthermore, chasing Palkia, Dialga appears in Alamos Town from another dimension. When the two Pokémon called as gods encounter Darkrai, the greatest battle in history will begin. Powerful shockwaves shake all of Alamos Town, and before long the town is on the verge of collapse. The nightmare written in Godey's diary is becoming reality... Will Ash and his friends be able to resolve this crisis? Is Darkrai an enemy or an ally?
Setting
The Rise of Darkrai is set in an area based on Barcelona, Spain. The staff visited this area in September 2006 to form a basis for the movie’s setting. Yuyama Kunihiko travelled there with screenwriter Hideki Sonoda and composer Shinji Miyazaki. Places in The Rise of Darkrai are inspired by places in Spain - the Space-Time Tower and Oración featured are based on the uncompleted Sagrada Família and the Park Güell, respectively, in Barcelona. The name of the architect behind the Space-Time Tower, Godey, and the name of his descendant, Tonio, bear homage to the name of Sagrada Família's architect, Antoni Gaudí.
Cast
Box Office & ReceptionThe Rise of Darkrai proved to be a very successful film as the movie topped the Japanese box office charts in the first three days of its release. With a revenue of ¥1.13 billion ($9.26 million) from 1,074,000 viewers, the movie performed better than its predecessor Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea. The Rise of Darkrai eventually earned a franchise record of 5.02 billion yen (US$47 million). Easter EggIn the Pokemon: Diamond & Pearl episode "A Secret Sphere of Influence", a "model" of the Space/Time Towers from the movie can be seen hiding in a glass display case.
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