First releases to begin with XY
- Wednesday, March 12, 2014
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This local article reports on an event in a specific geographical location. It may not be relevant for all readers.
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The Russian TV channel 2X2 signed a five-year contract with Pokémon Company International to broadcast the popular animated series and movies. Previously, the first season of the Pokémon Black & White series had aired Nov. 6, 2012 on TNT and no seasons following the 14th season had been announced on any channel.
The anime series will start airing on May 1, 2014 with the season Pokémon: Black & White. The 17th season of the franchise Pokémon the Series: XY will premiere in September, before the Pokémon Trading Card Game: XY expansion goes on sale in Russia at the end of the year. The schedule of the Pokémon: Black & White to Pokémon the Series: XY seasons will be announced later on.
2X2 SEO, Lev Makarov commented on the signing of the contract:
| “ We are delighted to return to the series "Pokémon" to the Russian market, as it is a well-recognized brand in our country. Ether animated series is scheduled for a time when adults and children are at home, so they will have more reasons to spend time together. ”
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Also, the 2X2 channel will air these five movies this year:
