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Now that he’s officially become the very best, like no one ever was, Ash Ketchum is heading into retirement. The long-running and perpetually 10 year-old star of the beloved “Pokémon” anime will exit the series with an upcoming 11-episode run airing in Japan this January, the Pokémon Company announced Friday.

In his place, two new protagonists, Liko and Roy, will be introduced in a new series set in the Paldea region, first seen in this year’s Generation IX “Pokémon” games “Scarlet and Violet.” The series will premiere sometime later in 2023, and feature the starters from the game: Sprigatito (a grass cat), Fuecoco (a fire-breathing crocodile baby), and Quaxly (a water duck).

The news of Ash’s retirement from the anime comes a month after the Japanese airing of the 132nd episode of the “Pokémon Journeys” series, and the 1,217th episode of the anime overall, which saw Ash (voiced in...

Features the voices of: James Carter Cathcart, Laurie Hymes, Michele Knotz, Eddy Lee, Sarah Natochenny, Lisa Ortiz, Ikue Ôtani, Jake Paque, Haven Paschall, Billy Bob Thompson | Written by Aya Takaha, Eiji Umehara | Directed by Tetsuo Yajima

Directed by Tetsuo Yajima, Pokémon The Movie: The Power of Us is the second film in the rebooted anime film series and the 21st Pokémon released in total. Brightly animated and filled with upbeat messages, it’s safe to say that fans of the franchise won’t be disappointed, though newcomers may find themselves a little lost.

The plot centres on Risa (Laurie Hymes), a schoolgirl who visits her younger brother in hospital and agrees to attend an island-based Wind Festival on his behalf, in order to catch a rare Pokémon. On arrival, Risa meets a number of other characters, including: heroic Pokémon trainer Ash (Sarah Natochenny) and his adorable sidekick Pikachu (Ikue Ôtani...

What exactly lurks in the Dark Passages? The writer/director of the film, Cesar Cruz, is just dying for you to find out. Check out the mysterious trailer for this brand new indie flick that seriously brings the hammer. The big pointy hammer.

Dark Passages stars Michele Knotz, Blaine Pennington, Kara Townsend, Nancy Dimarco, Kevin Vislocky, Mike Pirozzi, Pete Mizzo and Benjamin L. Newmark with an original musical score by Danish industrial/dark electro band Leæther Strip. Props for the film were created by Monster in My Closet, and costumes were designed by Cryoflesh.

The first part of a planned anthology film, Dark Passages introduces the future of horror icons. The Hammer, Lilith and the mysterious D demand every horror fan's attention. From the hard hitting opening monologue to the electrifying end, Dark Passages will grip your very soul and not let go!

Check out some artwork, the trailer and...