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'''A Sneak Peek at Pokémon''' is the name of an English-language promotional video issued in limited quantities prior to the debut of the Pokémon franchise in the United States.
[[File:A Sneak Peek at Pokémon.jpg|250px|thumb|The video tape's box]]
'''A Sneak Peek at Pokémon''' is the name of an English-language promotional video issued in limited quantities in {{pmin|the United States}} during the summer of 1998, prior to the debut of the [[Pokémon]] franchise in the United States.


The video was basically a "teaser" for many elements of the franchise, most notably the {{pkmn|anime}}. In addition to anime footage, the video also included live-action footage of exclusive characters said to be "friends and family" of the anime's main cast.
The video was basically a "teaser" for many elements of the franchise, most notably the {{pkmn|anime}}. In addition to anime footage, the video also included live-action footage of exclusive characters said to be "friends and family" of the anime's main cast.


Due to the limited quantities, many people didn't know the promotional video existed until it was leaked into two parts on {{wp|YouTube}} and other video streaming sites, followed by people promoting it online.
Due to the limited quantities, many people did not know the promotional video existed until it was leaked into two parts on {{wp|YouTube}} and other video streaming sites, followed by people promoting it online.


==Characters==
==Characters==
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* [[Seymour]]
* [[Seymour]]
* [[A.J.]]
* [[A.J.]]
* {{ka|Joe}}
* {{OBP|Joe|EP009}}


===Live-action humans===
===Live-action humans===
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* {{p|Ekans}} ({{OP|Jessie|Ekans}})
* {{p|Ekans}} ({{OP|Jessie|Ekans}})
* {{p|Koffing}} ({{OP|James|Koffing}})
* {{p|Koffing}} ({{OP|James|Koffing}})
* {{p|Magikarp}} ({{OP|James|Magikarp}}, evolves)
* {{p|Magikarp}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon temporarily owned by the Team Rocket trio|James' Magikarp|James}}'s, evolves)
* {{p|Gyarados}} ({{OP|James|Gyarados}}, newly evolved)
* {{p|Gyarados}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon temporarily owned by the Team Rocket trio|James' Gyarados|James}}'s, newly evolved)
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Nurse Joy]]'s, many)
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Nurse Joy]]'s, multiple)
* {{p|Ho-Oh}} ({{an|Ho-Oh|anime}})
* {{p|Ho-Oh}} ({{an|Ho-Oh|anime}})
* {{p|Weepinbell}} ([[Erika]]'s)
* {{p|Weepinbell}} ([[Erika]]'s)
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* {{p|Bulbasaur}}
* {{p|Bulbasaur}}
* {{p|Blastoise}}
* {{p|Blastoise}}
* {{p|Spearow}} (many)
* {{p|Spearow}} (multiple)
* {{p|Sandshrew}} (×3)
* {{p|Sandshrew}} (×3)
* {{p|Nidorino}}
* {{p|Nidorino}}
* {{p|Mankey}} (several)
* {{p|Mankey}} (multiple)
* {{p|Tentacruel}}
* {{p|Tentacruel}}
* {{p|Geodude}} (×6)
* {{p|Geodude}} (×6)
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* {{p|Zapdos}}
* {{p|Zapdos}}


==Trivia==
==Voice cast==
[[Image:TwoMistakes.png|thumb|right|150px|The Poké Ball misspelling and the unknown cards.]]
The following recorded exclusive dialogue for this video:
*An exclusive alternate cut of [[Pokémon (Dance Mix)]] as well as an alternate clip of the [[Pokérap]] are featured in the video.
* [[Veronica Taylor]] - Ash Ketchum
**The video also contains a clip from [[EP015|''Battle Aboard the St. Anne'']] with a script created exclusively for promotional purposes.  The alternate script is dubbed using [[James]]'s original voice, who had been recast by the time the episode the clip was taken from aired with the normal script.
* [[Ted Lewis]] - Giovanni and James
*[[Pokémon Theme]] plays prior to the end credits.
* [[Rachael Lillis]] - Jessie
*[[Poké Ball]] is misspelled as Pokéball when seen on a chalkboard.
* [[Nathan Price]] - Meowth
*Cards from the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] are seen in the video with the same image that is on the back of Japanese copies. Videos of the VHS being streamed on the internet are too low in quality to see if these are Japanese cards, or if these were original, unreleased English copies.
* [[Nicholas James Tate]] - Pokédex
*Hillary's plug for the [[Pokémon Pikachu]] virtual pet referred to the device using its Japanese name, "Pocket Pikachu".
*Hillary's breaking of the fourth wall asking viewers to "look at the video's mailing label for the Pokémon TV showtime and station" refers to the fact that the Pokémon anime would debut in [[wp:Broadcast syndication#First-run syndication in the U.S.|first-run syndication]].


==See also==
==Transcript==
*[[Appendix:A Sneak Peek at Pokémon|The promotional video's script]]
{{main|Appendix:A Sneak Peek at Pokémon}}


==External links==
==Trivia==
[[File:TwoMistakes.png|thumb|right|150px|The Poké Ball misspelling]]
* An exclusive alternate cut of ''[[Pokémon (Dance Mix)]]'' as well as an alternate clip of the ''[[Pokérap]]'' are featured in the video.
** The video also contains a clip from [[EP015|''Battle Aboard the St. Anne'']] with a script created exclusively for promotional purposes. The alternate script is dubbed using [[James]]'s [[Ted Lewis|original voice]], who had been recast by the time the episode the clip was taken from aired with the normal script.
* [[Pokémon Theme]] plays prior to the end credits.
* "[[Poké Ball]]" is misspelled as "Pokéball" on the chalkboard.
* Cards from the Japanese version of the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] are seen in the video.
* Hillary's plug for the [[Pokémon Pikachu]] virtual pet referred to the device using its Japanese name, "Pocket Pikachu".
* Hillary's breaking of the fourth wall asking viewers to "look at the video's mailing label for the Pokémon TV showtime and station" refers to the fact that the Pokémon anime would debut in {{wp|Broadcast syndication#First-run syndication in the U.S.|first-run syndication}}.
* While the [[Pokérap]] uses the final names of the Pokémon, featured in-game footage shows {{p|Pidgey}} using its [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|original English name]], Pidge.


[[Category:Anime]]
[[Category:Promotional videos]]
[[Category:Home video]]

Revision as of 15:47, 22 January 2016

The video tape's box

A Sneak Peek at Pokémon is the name of an English-language promotional video issued in limited quantities in the United States during the summer of 1998, prior to the debut of the Pokémon franchise in the United States.

The video was basically a "teaser" for many elements of the franchise, most notably the anime. In addition to anime footage, the video also included live-action footage of exclusive characters said to be "friends and family" of the anime's main cast.

Due to the limited quantities, many people did not know the promotional video existed until it was leaked into two parts on YouTube and other video streaming sites, followed by people promoting it online.

Characters

Animated humans

Live-action humans

  • Hillary (Ash's aunt)
  • Trey (Ash's cousin)
  • Troy (Ash's cousin)
  • Mr. Carlson (Ash's science teacher)
  • Amy (Misty's best friend)

Pokémon

Does not include those shown only in Pokérap segments or Pokémon Theme clips or depicted in promotional materials.

Voice cast

The following recorded exclusive dialogue for this video:

Transcript

Main article: Appendix:A Sneak Peek at Pokémon

Trivia

The Poké Ball misspelling
  • An exclusive alternate cut of Pokémon (Dance Mix) as well as an alternate clip of the Pokérap are featured in the video.
    • The video also contains a clip from Battle Aboard the St. Anne with a script created exclusively for promotional purposes. The alternate script is dubbed using James's original voice, who had been recast by the time the episode the clip was taken from aired with the normal script.
  • Pokémon Theme plays prior to the end credits.
  • "Poké Ball" is misspelled as "Pokéball" on the chalkboard.
  • Cards from the Japanese version of the Pokémon Trading Card Game are seen in the video.
  • Hillary's plug for the Pokémon Pikachu virtual pet referred to the device using its Japanese name, "Pocket Pikachu".
  • Hillary's breaking of the fourth wall asking viewers to "look at the video's mailing label for the Pokémon TV showtime and station" refers to the fact that the Pokémon anime would debut in first-run syndication.
  • While the Pokérap uses the final names of the Pokémon, featured in-game footage shows Pidgey using its original English name, Pidge.