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FILM NOTES

Pokémon: The First Movie arrived in North American theaters in November 1999, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures in partnership with Nintendo and 4Kids Entertainment. Released at the peak of the franchise's cultural saturation, the film marked a significant moment in the crossover between animation, merchandising, and mainstream cinema. Its theatrical trailer campaign was itself a cultural event, building anticipation through television and cinema placements across the country.

This cell captures the Mewtwo title card from the 1999 theatrical trailer, a logo reveal set against a deep blue field with a radiant light burst and stylised energy elements framing the branding. The two-perf pull preserves a duplicate of the same composition, offering a clean look at the trailer's signature opening identity frame centered on the film's central antagonist.