Concierge

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No matter how old and cynical I get, there’s one constant in my life: I’m always delighted by Pokémon. Even in the franchise’s weakest moments, it rarely fails to make me smile. I’ve spent more time than I can count checking in with Pokémon Sleep this year, and even the middling Detective Pikachu Returns got some “Awws” from me. It’s the one piece of media that never ceases to take the tired adult in me and briefly turn him into a kid again. Pokémon Concierge, a new four-part animated series available now on Netflix,…

It’s been advertised for a while that a Netflix series called Pokemon Concierge will debut in December. It’s only four episodes long, but it offers a unique slice-of-life perspective of the franchise which may be enough to rekindle the flame of passion for the franchise in even the most disillusioned fans. The episodes are about fifteen minutes each, so you’ll be done with all of them in about an hour. They’re best binged sequentially, and though each episode is mostly self-contained, they all have the same relaxed vibe…

Image: NetflixPokémon fans of all ages will delight in the island vacation vibes of Pokémon Concierge and wish it was a real place after binge-watching the series on Netflix. The stop-motion animated show is a gem that makes the world of Pokémon feel even more magical with funny and heartfelt mini-stories. The colors and textures in the character design make the artistry a sight to behold—and also explain why there are only four episodes clocking in at 19 minutes each, since stop-motion takes pretty long to shoot.Lamar…

Most TV shows set in the world of Pokémon focus on trainers and their magical pets ripping and running from one region to another in pursuit of becoming legendary battling teams. But fighting for glory is the last thing on anyone’s mind in Pokémon Concierge — Netflix’s new stop-motion animated series from Dwarf Animation Studio and director Ogawa Iku. Instead, Pokémon Concierge imagines a tropical paradise where humans and pokémon alike would want to get away to for some much-needed downtime, and the show does such a…

Home Alone has brought many of us joy for the holiday season, but some of its cast haven’t had it easy since the movies were released.Home Alone 2: Lost In New York’s actor, Tim Curry, worked as hard in real life as he did in the movie we so enjoyed, as he was left wheelchair-bound after a life-changing event.Those who have been watching the Home Alone series every year around Christmas time will undoubtedly remember Tim’s iconic role as Mr. Hector, New York’s Plaza Hotel resident concierge.In the movie, Mr. Hector was…

If you are dreading to catch flights over the holiday season, you are not alone. Forget about marveling at the wonder that is flying; going through an airport is still very much a hassle, and this is where Atlanta-based startup Travelsist can help. There are several sides to what the company does, including an AI-enabled chatbot called VERA. But “at the simplest level,” its team told me, “the Travelsist platform connects travelers who need help getting through the airport with a Travelsistant who provides concierge…

What are the biggest TV shows and web series coming to streaming in December 2023? Berlin, a Money Heist spin-off show, leads a somewhat muted month, charting an origin story for the notorious jewel thief who leads a series of heists across Europe with an all-new crew. His death in the mainline cult show left fans with many unanswered questions, so this prequel should give some insight into his battle with his muscle-weakening ailment. Berlin is out December 29 on Netflix. A bit before that, prepare to embark on an…

Earlier this year, it was revealed that a stop-motion animated Pokemon series is in the works. We’ve gotten our first trailer and it’s outrageously cute. The Pokemon Company has partnered with Netflix to produce Pokemon Concierge. The series follows a girl named Haru (voiced by Karen Fukuhara) who begins work at a tropical Pokemon Resort. She quickly discovers just how peaceful the resort can be but it’s not all relaxing, as she also has to ensure the Pokemon have a good time.…

Screenshot: NetflixAfter much teasing earlier this year, Netflix and Dwarf Studios’ stop motion series set in the world of Pokémon is finally ready to open its doors to the world—and it looks so adorable you might just want to reach through your screen and hug every Pokémon you can see.Netflix Passwords, ChatGPT Can’t Detect AI, and No More CoTweets | Editor PicksThe first full trailer for Pokémon Concierge introduces us to Haru (Karen Fukuhara in the English dub, and Rena Nounen in Japanese), a young woman who becomes a…