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===Background===
===Background===
Pokémon USA, Inc. was a production company of the ''Pokémon'' media franchise that was established in 2002. It specialized in the acquisition, production, and licensing of the ''Pokémon'' franchise in the Americas. In 2009, Pokémon USA, Inc. and Pokémon UK merged to form [[The Pokémon Company International]].
'''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)===
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'''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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'''Logo:''' On a black background with a shining light on the top left, we see 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.
'''Variants:''' TBA


'''Technique:''' 2D animation.
'''FX/SFX:''' The text shines, the background changes to white.


'''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.
'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA


'''Availability:'''
'''Availability:''' Rare. First seen on ''Pokémon 4Ever'' after the 4Kids logo. It's also on ''Pokémon Team Turbo'' for the PC.
* 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}}
'''Editor's Note:''' None.
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[[Category:American animation logos]]
[[Category:Animation logos]]
[[Category:American video game logos]]
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[[Category:Nintendo (Japan)]]
[[Category:The Pokémon Company]]
[[Category:Nintendo]]

Latest revision as of 04:23, 22 December 2023


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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