Pokémon: The First Movie DVD details

[01.16.00] » Release date and special features unveiled.

   Warner Home Video recently announced new details on the DVD release of Pokémon: The First Movie, released last November in theaters. The DVD is scheduled for a March 21st release; in addition to the 78-minute film, the disc will contain a wealth of extra features:

• Commentary from the director and producer
• A brand new animated segment, "The Story of Mewtwo's Origin"
• A preview of Pokémon: The Second Movie, due out this summer
• "Poké-Fun Facts: The History of Anime"
• Guides to various Pokémon games, as well as an archived version of Nintendo's online Pokédex (seen at pokemon.com)
• M2M's music video "Don't Say You Love Me"

   A VHS version of the movie will be released at the same time; it includes The Story of Mewtwo's Origin and the preview of The Second Movie, but lacks the other special features.