Sources: Wikidata. The record of the motion picture, not an assessment of this cell.
FILM NOTES
Pokémon: The Movie 2000 arrived from Warner Bros. and 4Kids Entertainment as the second theatrical entry in the franchise, following the global surge of Pokémania in the late 1990s. Adapted from the Japanese feature Revelation Lugia, it expanded the series' world beyond the television format, bringing legendary creatures and higher production polish to audiences already devoted to Ash Ketchum's journey. Its release cemented Pokémon as a lasting cinematic property rather than a passing trend, with dual-language casts preserving the story for both Japanese and Western fans.
This cell brings together Professor Oak, Delia Ketchum, and Mr. Mime, three figures tied to Ash's home life in Pallet Town rather than the road. Oak represents scientific guidance, Delia the domestic anchor, and Mr. Mime the household's familiar companion. Collectors prize this trio for representing the series' quieter, grounding moments amid its adventure narrative, a scene rooted in family rather than battle.
Authentication Findings8 checks
Consistent with a 35mm theatrical release print of Pokemon: The Movie 2000.
Gauge
35mm, four perforations per frame on both edges; the strip holds three frames.
Perforations
Four per frame on each edge, evenly spaced; corners appear rounded and punching looks clean with no torn edges visible.
Soundtrack
A variable-area optical track is visible running along one edge beside the picture area; Dolby Digital pixel blocks appear present in the inter-perforation gaps on the same edge, consistent with a dual optical/digital release print.
Edge print
Not clearly legible in this capture; no key numbers or manufacturer text can be read with confidence.
Base & colour
Base appears with a slight blue-cyan tint consistent with modern safety stock; dye image reads as neutral with no visible red shift or fading.
Projection history
Light longitudinal lines are visible running the length of the strip, consistent with projection wear; no splices or cue marks are seen.
Picture
Positive colour image; all three frames appear to be consecutive frames from a single shot, and the animated content is consistent with the film on record.
Era check
The combination of a variable-area optical track with apparent Dolby Digital inter-perforation data blocks and modern polyester-base stock is consistent with a theatrical release print from the year 2000.
Read from the original intake capture shown below. Observations only — film is authenticated, not graded.
This original motion picture film element has been examined and authenticated by Crown Grading in partnership with National Film Vault, and encapsulated for archival preservation.
Why so little survivesRelease prints were leased to theaters, not sold. When the run ended they went back to the distributor to be destroyed, and most were. What collectors hold today came from the prints that escaped that order, and no new 35mm prints of these films are being struck.
CROWN SERIAL 000063338
Original Film CaptureAs received
Photographed on the light panel at intake, before encapsulation — tap to open full size
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