{"product_id":"book-to-film-pokemon-the-first-movie","title":"Book to Film | Pokémon the first Movie","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"577\"\u003eFor the month of \u003cstrong data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"433\"\u003eFebruary\u003c\/strong\u003e, we’re celebrating \u003cstrong data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"506\"\u003e30 years of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePokémon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e with a slightly different, but very intentional, Book-to-Film selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"789\"\u003eThis month’s read is \u003cstrong data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"641\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePokémon Adventures Omnibus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, and we’ll be closing the month with a private screening of \u003cstrong data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"743\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePokémon: The First Movie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"788\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Kress Cinema\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003eTypically, our Book-to-Film series focuses on books that were adapted directly into movies. This month flips that idea on its head. Pokémon began as a video game, was adapted into an animated film, and later expanded into a manga series making it a perfect opportunity to explore storytelling across different formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003eIf manga is new to you, think of it as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003egraphic novels that originated in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e. Manga is read in a visual, panel-based format (often right-to-left), blending illustration and narrative in a way that sits somewhere between traditional novels and comics. \u003cem data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003ePokémon Adventures\u003c\/em\u003e is known for being more story-driven and character-focused than the animated series, making it a great entry point for readers who may be unfamiliar with manga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1766\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Midnight Oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, our goal is to build a community of curious readers while collaborating with local businesses to create shared experiences around stories—no matter the format they take.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003eParticipants can pick up their copy of the book early in the month and read at their own pace. On the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1899\"\u003elast Tuesday of the month\u003c\/strong\u003e, we’ll gather at The Kress Cinema for a private screening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"2051\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003eDoors open at 6:00pm\u003c\/strong\u003e for concessions and socializing.\u003cbr data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2051\"\u003eThe movie begins at 6:30pm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2180\"\u003eYour name used at checkout will act as your ticket—we’ll have a list at the door if any questions arise the night of the event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2292\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2198\"\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2201\"\u003eNo shipping is available for Book-to-Film selections. All books must be picked up in-store.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Books At Midnight","offers":[{"title":"Book and Ticket","offer_id":48533282324685,"sku":null,"price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Movie Ticket","offer_id":48533282357453,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/1529\/9533\/files\/FebruaryBook-to-Film_cf1219db-505f-4c5c-a25d-869d028f464e.jpg?v=1770355165","url":"https:\/\/booksatmidnight.com\/products\/book-to-film-pokemon-the-first-movie","provider":"Books At Midnight","version":"1.0","type":"link"}