NARRATOR Our heroes have arrived
at the Virbank City port
and soon Ash will be vying for his eighth Unova Gym badge!
If I beat the Virbank Gym
that'll be the last badge I need!
And then you'll be able to enter the Unova League.
Ha! Yeah!
Man, I'm psyched!
- 'You're not the only one.' - Huh?
Virbank City, such zest.
I finally get to experience it firsthand.
Ha-ha!
I can almost taste the passion and creativity!
- Are you feeling alright? - Huh?
For a Film Connoisseur
this city is the place to be.
Great. Here we go.
'Since the dawn of the movie industry'
'Virbank City has been home to scores of film studios'
'which have released countless movies!'
Huh!
'It's me!'
Wait! I know who that is.
/
- 'Zorua!' - 'And there's Luke!'
Huh? Ah! It's Ash, Iris and Cilan! Ha-ha!
- It's good to see you, Luke! - How have you been?
I'm good. What are you all doing here?
My Gym battle. So what are you doing here?
I was invited to a preview event before the opening.
Preview event? You don't actually mean..
The Film Connoisseur's right! There's no fooling you.
♪ A new adventure another day
♪ One more challenge that comes our way ♪
♪ It's up to me and you
♪ You know what we've gotta do
♪ We are together now friends forever now ♪
♪ Whatever comes our way
♪ We won't run away
♪ Standing tall
♪ One for all
♪ It's our destiny
♪ Pokémon ♪
ASH "An Epic Defense Force!"
They finally finished Pokéstar Studios.
It's a theme park located on the studio lot.
Pokéstar Studios?
Right, it's a place where the public
gets to see real film props and movie sets.
And if you've got the notion
they'll even let you make your own movie.
- Wow! Sounds like fun. - Yeah.
Pokéstar Studios is done!
And what a great honor for you to be invited
to the preview event before the grand opening.
Yup!
You remember the movie we made that Ash starred in?
"The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"
got top honors at a film festival!
CILAN 'Really?'
So I guess we all got top honors!
Well, don't forget who's the star.
You guys.
Hey, since you're here, how would you all like
to give me a hand?
ASH Huh? With what?
I'll explain everything later.
For now, let's go to Pokéstar Studios.
You mean we can actually get in?
Of course you can. You're with me, right?
And that means you're part of Team Luke!
If I'm dreaming, please don't wake me up!
Uh, but what about my Gym battle? Ah!
Ash, the Gym isn't going anywhere, you know!
Do you want to wait hours in line
to get into Pokéstar Studios instead?
I don't really care either way.
This is the chance of a lifetime!
So let's go now!
- Ah! Cilan? - Huh?
- 'Ho-ho-ho!' - 'Pokéstar Studios.'
'The monument to motion pictures.'
'A spectacular tribute to their glorious history!'
'Oh!'
I can't believe I'm really seeing
the Pokémon Walk of Fame!
That paw print's from Brycen's Beartic!
CILAN 'And that belongs to Golurk from
"Miracle Hunter Twenty-Four!"'
'Whoa! Posters from all the classic Pokémon films!'
- Look at all of them. - Huh!
Each film won the Pokécademy Award for Best Picture!
And all of these films were shot on either an open air
or indoor set in this film studio! Amazing!
- Wow! - Wow!
Wow, these props were used in "Gone With The Pokémon!"
And of course, that elegant costume
was worn in "Princess Pokémon's Holiday!"
LUKE 'The prop museum centerpiece.'
CILAN 'The Crystal Tower miniature
from "Pokémon Wars" saga!'
I'm so in awe.
It gives me chills up and down my spine.
Yes, movies are truly amazing, aren't they?
You said it, Cilan.
Now, time to set this competition on fire!
- Competition? - Right.
Every aspiring director who's been invited
to the preview today can enter
Pokéstar Studios' film competition.
They'll all make a film
using the same plotline here on the Pokéstar Studios lot.
That sounds exciting!
The audience will vote on which film
will be awarded Best Picture.
You're entering the competition, aren't you?
I sure am!
And I'll bet this is the thing
you wanted us to help you out with.
- Am I right? - Mm-hm.
- What do you say? - The thing is--
You can count on me for whatever I can do to help!
- I wanna help too! - Mm.
Alright, count me in.
And we're gonna win Best Picture, no matter what!
That's the spirit!
I'm excited!
AXEW
IRIS/CILAN/LUKE/ASH Huh?
I'm in awe.
Such a passion for filmmaking.
Mr. Gold, the Pokéstar Studios' President!
The Mr. Gold?
The legend who produced some of the greatest films ever?
It's an honor to meet you, sir.
MR. GOLD 'You must be Luke.'
'I've seen your work, young man.'
- You really have? - Oh, yes.
It's the movie industry's duty
to nurture talented young directors just like you.
I look forward to your work in this competition, Luke.
Wow! Thank you, sir.
These are the costumes all competitors will use.
CILAN Impressive, with all
the Pokéstar Studios glamour.
And this lists all the available props and sets.
- Mm. - Hm. Of course!
I forgot all the participants are using
the exact same props and costumes.
Yup, using the same materials as everyone else
will make the director's skills the main focus.
This is exactly the same kind of sandwich
as the one that the main character
from "Dirty Herdier" ate during the movie.
Hey, I saw that, that's where the guy's eating while having
a fight with the bank robber.
Man, that film was so cool.
- The script's a wrap! - The script's a wrap!
- Wow, you finished it so fast! - Tell us, what's the plot?
Guess I'll just have to show you my storyboards.
Okay, so that's what it's about.
- Awesome! - Isn't it?
The actors are going to lose themselves in the storyline.
Mm. It's really inspiring!
JULES 'It's really Luke-warm
if you ask me.'
- 'Jules!' - Isn't that..
POKEDEX Krookodile,
the Intimidation Pokémon.
And the evolved form of Krokorok.
Krookodile can destroy an automobile with it's jaws.
Krookodile.
- Long time no see, Luke. - Yeah.
- Glad to see you're doing well. - Is Jules your friend?
Cut the comedy.
Luke and I are rivals big time!
Jules and I have been competing against each other
for the top prize at several film festivals.
My specialty is hard-boiled, action-packed flicks.
So anything Luke makes is nothing but Luke-warm junk!
Why you..
Ha! I think we ought to let the audience's votes decide
which one of us is the better film director.
Alright. It's a deal!
LUKE We've decided our cast.
'Ash, Pikachu and Pignite are the Unova Defense Force!'
I'm the lead again.
Alright, ready to do our best?
Cilan's the alien villain who controls Mecha Tyranitar.
Villain? Great.
Of course, the quality of an evil character
can make or break a film!
Iris, Axew and Zorua are Pokémon Island princesses!
Leading ladies, thank you.
Can you wear Mecha Tyranitar's full-body costume too, Cilan?
No problem.
I've seen "The Titanic Tyranitar" ten times.
So acting in a giant full-body costume will be a breeze!
Hold on, isn't Tyranitar--
It's a Pokémon that lives mainly in the Johto region.
Tyranitar can destroy a mountain to protect
it's habitat if something provokes it.
- Wow. - Next up, our crew!
'Golett, assistant director and sound!'
'Leavanny, Costume, makeup!'
And I'm gonna be the director
as well as the cameraman!
Okay, Team Luke! Let's do a great job and win Best Picture.
ASH/IRIS/CILAN 'Yeah!'
Our first scene is when the Unova Defense Force
attacks Tyranitar, who has suddenly appeared
on Pokémon Island.
Amazing, it all looks so real!
So how are you going to make it look like they're really flying?
Easy, they call it a "Green screen."
Used to composite the sky into the background.
The wind that this giant fan produces
also helps make it appear like they're flying.
So I suggest we start shooting right away.
Okay!
LUKE 'Ready? Action!'
GOLETT
Unova Defense Force, over.
I'm tracking the giant Tyranitar.
'Roger. Initiating.'
'Pikachu, Pignite, prepare to attack!'
Target Tyranitar, do it!
PIKACHU/PIGNITE
And cut! Perfect, no need for a retake!
LUKE 'Ready? Action!'
Cut! Okay.
All of you were great!
I think you could be movie stars.
SNIVY
Mm, I cant get myself to cry.
I need eye drops, please!
Sorry, Iris, this is a really important scene
so I want to do it all in one shot.
- Easier said than done. - Then try this.
Imagine, that you will never see Axew again.
You're kidding!
IRIS Axew!
Wow, I think I'm going to cry.
Good. I'm gonna roll the camera.
Zorua, find your mark.
It's time to show off my skills as a Fishing Connoisseur!
- 'Cut!' - How was it?
Well, there needs to be more action in this shot.
- 'Huh.' - Ah!
Ash, will you go and get me this prop?
You bet!
MELOETTA
- Our target? - It's gone.
- Not a sign. - We lost it.
Now what?
It couldn't have gotten far, that's for sure.
So let's look for it again.
GROUP Who's that Pokémon?
GROUP It's Krookodile!
Do you see it, Pikachu?
Look, there it is.
PIKACHU
- Huh?
PIKACHU
Huh!
Huh! Look out!
PIKACHU /
- Yeah, I'm okay!
Huh. Oh.
Huh?
And cut! Okay, we've got it all in the can.
'Great job, everyone!'
IRIS/ASH/CILAN/LUKE 'We did it! Yeah!'
Alright, we'll have to use
our ultimate weapon. The Final Blaster!
WOMAN #1 'But you know what will happen
to the kidnapped Pokémon!'
But it's to protect this planet!
We must! Let's do this, Krookodile!
Now, Final Blaster!
The future will be safe with us around.
And now, our next entry is from Luke.
Huh!
Unova Defense Force, over.
I'm tracking the giant Tyranitar!
LUKE 'You must keep it from reaching
Pokémon Island at all costs!'
Roger. Engaging target.
Pikachu, Pignite, prepare to attack!
'Target Tyranitar! Do it!'
Uh-oh! That's not Tyranitar!
That's Mecha Tyranitar!
ASH 'Oh, no! Quick, eject!'
It can't be!
Ha, ha, ha, every Pokémon who exists here
shall belong to the Planet Cilanalon and me!
Now, go, my Mecha!
So he's the one controlling Mecha Tyranitar!
PIKACHU
- 'Are you okay?' - Huh?
I'm Ash, from the Unova Defense Force.
Mecha Tyranitar is headed straight for this island.
You must evacuate now!
No, I can't leave the island Pokémon.
ASH 'But, if you don't..'
Golurk, The Titan...rests here.
We must restore Golurk so it can protect the island Pokémon.
ASH This is Golurk
The Titan of legend?
Every single Pokémon on this island shall belong to me.
Resist, and Mecha Tyranitar will unleash it's fury!
Ah! The Pokémon!
- We must restore Golurk now! - Yes!
Oh, Golurk, great defender of peace
hear our sorrowful pleas and restore yourself at once.
- Ah! You're merciless! - Ah! You're merciless!
Attack now!
- Golett! - Golett!
- Golett, please stay with us. - Golett, please stay with us.
Huh?
I can't believe it! Is Golett evolving?
And look! It's growing at the same time!
- Is that.. - Is that..
- 'It is!' - 'It is!'
- 'The Titan of Legend, Golurk!' - 'The Titan of Legend, Golurk!'
I couldn't care less who that is!
You won't stand in our way!
- You can do it, Golurk! - You can do it, Golurk!
Go for it!
It's Golurk's Mega Punch!
CILAN 'How dare you foil
my delicious plot?'
'What?'
Golurk used Psychic and rescued all the kidnapped Pokémon!
- Now, everyone's alright! - Now, everyone's alright!
CILAN 'Ah! I won't forget this!'
Golurk!
You saved all the island Pokémon, and not only that
you saved all the Pokémon on this planet, too!
So, Golurk, The Titan of Legend is real.
- The statue's alright! - The statue's alright!
- Huh? Uh.. - Uh..
- 'Golett!' - 'Golett!'
Know what I think?
I think it was the powerful bond between the princesses
and the island Pokémon that restored Golurk.
PIKACHU
- 'Thank you, Golurk.' - 'Thank you, Golurk.'
- 'Thank you!' - 'Thank you!'
- They didn't like it. - Hm.
Ha!looks like I've won!
Huh?
- Huh? - Luke, go on and stand up.
Ah!
Now, the results of the audience vote.
The Best Picture award goes to..
...Luke and his wonderful film!
- Huh? - No way!
- Luke, that was awesome! - You deserve it, Luke!
Superb direction!
It's obvious that your film is a true labor of love
and genuine emotion.
I look forward to seeing your next film.
Thanks. Thanks a lot!
And now, for the grand prize
the opportunity to direct a brand new film
'backed by the resources of Pokéstar Studios!'
- Really? - A Pokéstar Studio dream!
- That's incredible! - Best wishes, Luke!
Thanks, I'll do my best!
LUKE I think I'm gonna stay here
and get ready for my next film.
Okay. Good luck.
You've made one giant leap toward fulfilling your dream.
My dream is to be the world's best Pokémon Connoisseur.
I've got a Gym battle coming up.
And I'm gonna win my eighth Gym badge, no matter what!
Then, you'll enter the Unova League.
Good luck to you too!
Thanks, Iris! I'm psyched!
'We've got to hit the road, Luke!'
Take care, gang! Best wishes!
Have a great trip!
NARRATOR Our heroes have again
teamed up with their friend Luke
and created a film that just won him Best Picture.
Now with Ash's next Gym battle around the corner
we wonder what kind of battle it will be
and if Ash will have success like his filmmaking friend!
NARRATOR As the journey co