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==Pokémon video games==
==Pokémon video games==
The Danish version of the Pokémon games are not translated to Danish, for the reason of that it would not gain money enough then it is worth. The games releases at the same time as in the rest of Europe.
Pokémon games sold in Denmark are not translated to Danish, rather they are left in English. The games are released at the same time as in the rest of Europe.


===Events===
===Events===
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==Pokémon anime==
==Pokémon anime==
The [[Pokémon anime]] is broadcasted on '''[[Disney XD]]''', previously known as ''Fox Kids'' and then ''Jetix'', and TV2 in Denmark. The season [[Pokémon: Battle Frontier]] was not sent after the [[Pokémon: Advanced Battle]] season, but was just skipped and went directly to [[Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl]]. After they had sent in Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl, they sent Battle Frontier.
The [[Pokémon anime]] is broadcasted on '''[[Disney XD]]''', previously known as ''Fox Kids'' and then ''Jetix'', and TV2 in Denmark. The season ''[[Pokémon: Battle Frontier]]'' was not sent after the ''[[Pokémon: Advanced Battle]]'' season, but was just skipped and went directly to ''[[Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl]]''. After they had sent in ''Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl'', they sent ''Battle Frontier''.


In Denmark they deleted [[Who's That Pokémon?]] in Season 1 and 2, because of a hidden commercial. This meant that one had to buy the games to know the names of the Pokémon. Who's That Pokémon? did appear in the VHS tapes that were released in Denmark.
The entire Johto saga has never aired on Danish TV. TV2 did not air any Pokémon episodes between Season 2 and Season 6. This is known in Denmark as '''{{tt|Pokémon Pausen|The Pokémon Pause}}'''. Many fans believes that this is the reason for that Pokémon is not popular in Denmark.
 
In Denmark, the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment was deleted in Season 1 and 2, because of a hidden commercial. This meant that one had to buy the games to know the names of the Pokémon. Who's That Pokémon? did appear in the VHS tapes that were released in Denmark.


===Movies===
===Movies===
The [[M01|first]] [[M02|three]] [[M03|movies]] came in the theaters, and then onto DVD. ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'' was released straight to DVD, and then two and a half years later, ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]'', ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wishmaker]]'' and ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' were released on DVD. Then on February 14th, 2009 ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' had its television premiere on Jetix Scandinavia. Then on May 9th, 2009, Jetix Scandinavia had their premiere of ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''. These two movies were released on Danish DVD, but not for sale; instead they were made for a contest, and there were about 10 copies of both movies made. It is yet unknown about if they are going to be released in Danish DVD's. ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' had a television premiere on Disney XD on June 26th, 2010. ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' and ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' have never been dubbed in Danish.
The [[M01|first]] [[M02|three]] [[M03|movies]] were released in theaters, and then onto DVD. ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'' was released straight to DVD, and then two and a half years later, ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]'', ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wishmaker]]'' and ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' were released on DVD. Then on February 14th, 2009 ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' had its television premiere on Jetix Scandinavia. Then on May 9th, 2009, Jetix Scandinavia had their premiere of ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''. These two movies were released on Danish DVD, but not for sale; instead they were made for a contest, and there were about 10 copies of both movies made. It is yet unknown about if they are going to be released commercially on Danish DVDs. ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' had a television premiere on Disney XD on June 26th, 2010. ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' and ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' have never been dubbed in Danish.


===Cast and crew===
===Cast and crew===
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==Pokémon manga==
==Pokémon manga==
No [[Pokémon manga]] has been officially released in Denmark.
No [[Pokémon manga]] has been officially released in Denmark.
==The Officially Pokémon Magazine==
Denmark has its own Pokémon magazine named '''{{tt|Pokémon Officielt Magasin|Pokémon Officially Magazine}}''', and have released over 40 issues. The magazine was first released February 5th, 2007, and is released monthly. The magazine costs 35 Danish Kroners (Around 6,50 Dollars). The official abbreviation is POM.


==[[Pokémon merchandise]]==
==[[Pokémon merchandise]]==
===The Official Pokémon Magazine===
Denmark has {{pkmn|Official Magazine|its own Pokémon magazine}} named '''{{tt|Pokémon Officielt Magasin|Pokémon Official Magazine}}''', and have released over 40 issues. The magazine was first released February 5th, 2007, and is released monthly. The magazine costs 35 Danish Kroners (Around 6,50 Dollars). The official abbreviation is POM.


==Community==
==Community==
[http://poketeam.dk/news.php PokeTeam] is a Danish website with a focus on finding Pokémon related news items and translating them into Danish. After the official Danish Pokémon forum closed, many fans turned to PokeTeam as the best substitute for the forum.
[http://poketeam.dk/news.php PokeTeam] is a Danish website with a focus on finding Pokémon related news items and translating them into Danish. After the official Danish Pokémon forum closed, many fans turned to PokeTeam as the best substitute for the forum.
In 2009, like [[Pokémon Day (Germany)|Germany]], [[Pokémon Day (Italy)|Italy]] and [[Pokémon Day (the Netherlands)|the Netherlands]], Denmark held a Pokémon Day 2009. It was a small event which included a download of {{p|Shaymin}}, a drawing contest and a showing of the Danish dub of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', and playing Pokémon Platinum. It is unlikely that another Pokémon Day will happen in Denmark.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* In 2009, like [[Pokémon Day (Germany)|Germany]], [[Pokémon Day (Italy)|Italy]] and [[Pokémon Day (the Netherlands)|the Netherlands]], Denmark held a Pokémon Day 2009. It was a small event which included a download of {{p|Shaymin}}, a drawing contest and a showing of the Danish dub of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', and playing Pokémon Platinum. It is unlikely that another Pokémon Day will happen in Denmark.
* In the 22 May 2010 issue of '''{{tt|Pokémon Officielt Magasin|Pokémon Offically Magazine}}''' (issue 36), a poster revealed ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', with the text '''{{tt|SNART PÅ DVD|SOON ON DVD}}'''. <ref>Movie 12 Poster "[http://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/3/3e/Pokemon_Arceus_og_Livets_Juvel_2.png The Poster of M12]"</ref> Despite this, there have been no announcements about a DVD release.
* The intire Johto saga have never aired on danish TV. TV2, did not send pokemon after season 2, till' the sixth season. This is known in Denmark as '''{{tt|Pokémon Pausen|The Pokémon Pause}}'''. But the reason is still unknown. Many fans believes that this is the reason for that Pokémon is not popular in Denmark.
* The 22, May 2010, in the 36th issue of '''{{tt|Pokémon Officielt Magasin|Pokémon Offically Magazine}}''', they revealed a Poster of Pokemon Arceus and the Juwel of Life, with the text '''{{tt|SNART PÅ DVD|SOON AT DVD}}'''. <ref>Movie 12 Poster "[http://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/3/3e/Pokemon_Arceus_og_Livets_Juvel_2.png The Poster of M12]"</ref> We have yet not heard anything about the DVD release.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 00:14, 16 December 2010

Pokémon in Denmark
Pokémon logo English.png
Denmark Flag.png
Flag of Denmark
Language Danish
Continent Europe
Original anime airdates
EP001
AG001
DP001
BW001
XY001
SM001
JN001
HZ001

The Pokémon franchise first reached Denmark in 2000, with the first broadcast of Pokémon - Jeg vælger dig! in Danish. In Denmark, Bergsala A/S owns the franchise.

Pokémon video games

Pokémon games sold in Denmark are not translated to Danish, rather they are left in English. The games are released at the same time as in the rest of Europe.

Events

Event Pokémon distributed in Denmark include Europe Movie 11 Shaymin in 2009 and Europe Michina Arceus in 2010.

Pokémon anime

The Pokémon anime is broadcasted on Disney XD, previously known as Fox Kids and then Jetix, and TV2 in Denmark. The season Pokémon: Battle Frontier was not sent after the Pokémon: Advanced Battle season, but was just skipped and went directly to Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl. After they had sent in Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl, they sent Battle Frontier.

The entire Johto saga has never aired on Danish TV. TV2 did not air any Pokémon episodes between Season 2 and Season 6. This is known in Denmark as Pokémon Pausen. Many fans believes that this is the reason for that Pokémon is not popular in Denmark.

In Denmark, the Who's That Pokémon? segment was deleted in Season 1 and 2, because of a hidden commercial. This meant that one had to buy the games to know the names of the Pokémon. Who's That Pokémon? did appear in the VHS tapes that were released in Denmark.

Movies

The first three movies were released in theaters, and then onto DVD. Celebi: Voice of the Forest was released straight to DVD, and then two and a half years later, Pokémon Heroes, Jirachi: Wishmaker and Destiny Deoxys were released on DVD. Then on February 14th, 2009 The Rise of Darkrai had its television premiere on Jetix Scandinavia. Then on May 9th, 2009, Jetix Scandinavia had their premiere of Giratina and the Sky Warrior. These two movies were released on Danish DVD, but not for sale; instead they were made for a contest, and there were about 10 copies of both movies made. It is yet unknown about if they are going to be released commercially on Danish DVDs. Arceus and the Jewel of Life had a television premiere on Disney XD on June 26th, 2010. Lucario and the Mystery of Mew and Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea have never been dubbed in Danish.

Cast and crew

The Danish version is dubbed by Dubberman AS. It is unknown who translates the anime, but it was revealed that Pokémon Heroes was translated by Dorte Langberg, and Jirachi: Wish Maker and Destiny Deoxys was translated by Thomas Maintz.

Mathias Klenske is a Danish dubber, and is most known for his role as Ash Ketchum, but has dubbed other roles in Pokémon too, like Lance and Paul in DP001. Misty was dubbed by Lulu Jacobsen in the first two seasons, Simone Drechsler in season 7 and Annevig Schelde Ebbe in season 6 and 8. Annevig Schelde Ebbe is they voice of both May and Dawn in the Danish dub. Brock was dubbed by Peter Holst-Beck, who also voiced Arceus. Max was dubbed by Mikkel Følsgaard, who is also the voice of Gary in season 1-2 and 6, Drew in season 6 and Ritchie. Julie Lund was the danish voice by Sheena and Maren. Kasper Leisner is the danish voice of Baron Alberto.

Music

Two Pokémon soundtrack albums were released on CD in Denmark. The first, Pokémon, Du skal fange dem!, is a translation of Pokémon 2.B.A. Master. The second, Pokémon 3: Det Ultimative Soundtrack, is a translation of Pokémon 3: The Ultimate Soundtrack. A translation of Totally Pokémon has not been released, likely because most of the songs are also available on the movie 3 soundtrack.

Pokémon Trading Card Game

In Denmark, the Pokémon Trading Card Game is distributed by Bergsala Enigma.

Pokémon manga

No Pokémon manga has been officially released in Denmark.

Pokémon merchandise

The Official Pokémon Magazine

Denmark has its own Pokémon magazine named Pokémon Officielt Magasin, and have released over 40 issues. The magazine was first released February 5th, 2007, and is released monthly. The magazine costs 35 Danish Kroners (Around 6,50 Dollars). The official abbreviation is POM.

Community

PokeTeam is a Danish website with a focus on finding Pokémon related news items and translating them into Danish. After the official Danish Pokémon forum closed, many fans turned to PokeTeam as the best substitute for the forum.

In 2009, like Germany, Italy and the Netherlands, Denmark held a Pokémon Day 2009. It was a small event which included a download of Shaymin, a drawing contest and a showing of the Danish dub of The Rise of Darkrai, and playing Pokémon Platinum. It is unlikely that another Pokémon Day will happen in Denmark.

Trivia

  • In the 22 May 2010 issue of Pokémon Officielt Magasin (issue 36), a poster revealed Arceus and the Jewel of Life, with the text SNART PÅ DVD. [1] Despite this, there have been no announcements about a DVD release.

References

  1. Movie 12 Poster "The Poster of M12"

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