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OFFICIAL MOTION PICTURE FILM AUTHENTICATION
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AUTHENTIC
CROWN CERTIFIED
Film cell 000064735 Tap to enlarge
MOVIEPokémon: The First Movie
SCENEAsh Ketchum
FILM FORMAT35mm
YEAR1999
CERTIFICATE ID000064735

FILM NOTES

Pokémon: The First Movie arrived in North American theaters in November 1999, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures as an adaptation of the globally dominant Nintendo and Game Freak franchise. Produced by OLM, Inc. and directed by Kunihiko Yuyama, the film marked a cultural milestone for a generation raised on the animated series, translating the television phenomenon into a theatrical event that remains a defining artifact of late-1990s popular culture.

This cell captures Ash Ketchum across four frames drawn from what appears to be the film's climactic petrification and revival sequence. His expression shifts through visible anguish, mouth open and fist raised, with his blue jacket anchoring each composition. The frames collectively document one of the most emotionally charged moments built around this central character.

This original motion picture film element has been examined and authenticated by Crown Grading, and encapsulated for archival preservation.