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== '''Background''' ==


===Background===
'''Pokémon USA, Inc.''' was the American subsidiary of [[The Pokémon Company]], founded in 2001 to handle licensing of the ''Pokémon'' franchise in North America. [[4Kids Entertainment]] held a 3% stake in the unit, which was liquidated in March 2006. In 2009, Pokémon USA merged with Pokémon UK (TPC's European subsidiary) to form a single international unit.


===Logo (October 11, 2002-October 28, 2005)===
Pokemon USA, Inc. is a production company of the ''Pokémon'' media franchises was established in 2002. It's been specializing in the acquisition, production, and licensing the Pokemon series around the world.
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{{YouTube|id=3ciSugteyBQ}}


'''Visuals:''' On a black background with a shining light on the top left is the metallic with a black border text "'''Pokémon USA, Inc.'''" The light shines until the background turns white. The text then shines.
'''1st logo (2002-2004)'''
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'''Nicknames: "The Logo after 4Kids Logo for Pokemon 4Ever"'''


'''Variant:''' On ''Pokémon 4Ever'', a filmed version of this logo is used.
'''Logo:''' On a black background with a with shine on the top left, we see a text shines upon the screen. Then the background changes to white.


'''Variants:''' TBA
'''Technique:''' 2D animation.


'''Audio:''' A set of rattling sounds as the text zooms out, then a held-out string synth note, and a zapping sound as it shines. ''Pokemon 4Ever'' has the same chime sound that continues to the [[4Kids Entertainment]] logo with a bang sound.
'''FX/SFX:''' The text shines, the background changes to white.


'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA
'''Availability:'''
* First seen on ''Pokémon 4Ever'' after the [[4Kids Entertainment]] logo.
* It's also seen on ''Pokémon Team Turbo'' and ''Pokémon Masters Arena'' for the PC.


[[Category:American film logos]]{{American film logos}}
'''Availability:''' Uncommon, First seen on ''Pokemon 4Ever'' after the 4Kids logo.
[[Category:United States]]

[[Category:Film logos]]
'''Editor's Note:''' A much better effort this time around. It's quite surprising considering the overall consensus on the quality of the Pokemon movies. Still, it's remembered by many who grew up with Pokemon.
[[Category:American animation logos]]
[[Category:Animation logos]]
[[Category:American video game logos]]
[[Category:Video game logos]]
[[Category:Video game logos]]
[[Category:Nintendo (Japan)]]
[[Category:The Pokémon Company]]
[[Category:Nintendo]]
[[Category:English-language logos]]

Latest revision as of 00:57, 22 October 2024


Background

Pokémon USA, Inc. was the American subsidiary of The Pokémon Company, founded in 2001 to handle licensing of the Pokémon franchise in North America. 4Kids Entertainment held a 3% stake in the unit, which was liquidated in March 2006. In 2009, Pokémon USA merged with Pokémon UK (TPC's European subsidiary) to form a single international unit.

Logo (October 11, 2002-October 28, 2005)


Visuals: On a black background with a shining light on the top left is the metallic with a black border text "Pokémon USA, Inc." The light shines until the background turns white. The text then shines.

Variant: On Pokémon 4Ever, a filmed version of this logo is used.

Technique: 2D animation.

Audio: A set of rattling sounds as the text zooms out, then a held-out string synth note, and a zapping sound as it shines. Pokemon 4Ever has the same chime sound that continues to the 4Kids Entertainment logo with a bang sound.

Availability:

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