{"id":16121,"date":"2019-04-19T16:08:12","date_gmt":"2019-04-19T21:08:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/popculturenetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=16121"},"modified":"2019-04-19T16:08:12","modified_gmt":"2019-04-19T21:08:12","slug":"pokemon-detective-pikachu-comes-to-7-eleven-with-ar-experiences-dollar-drinks-and-exclusive-products","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/popculturenetwork.com\/wordpress\/2019\/04\/19\/pokemon-detective-pikachu-comes-to-7-eleven-with-ar-experiences-dollar-drinks-and-exclusive-products\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;POK\u00c9MON Detective Pikachu&#8221; Comes to 7-Eleven\u00ae with AR Experiences, Dollar Drinks and Exclusive Products"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>7-Eleven<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/b>\u00a0stores are teasing the highly anticipated theatrical release of the first-ever live-action Pok\u00e9mon adventure,\u00a0<b>&#8220;POK\u00c9MON Detective Pikachu,&#8221;\u00a0<\/b>with dozens of exclusive movie-themed products, shareable photo filters and interactive\u00a0<b>augmented reality<\/b>\u00a0(AR) experiences in the\u00a0<b>7-Eleven app<\/b>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16123\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16123\" style=\"width: 390px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popculturenetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/unnamed-18.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16123\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popculturenetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/unnamed-18.jpg?resize=390%2C400\" alt=\"\" width=\"390\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popculturenetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/unnamed-18.jpg?w=390 390w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popculturenetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/unnamed-18.jpg?resize=146%2C150 146w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popculturenetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/unnamed-18.jpg?resize=293%2C300 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16123\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">7-Eleven\u00ae stores are teasing the highly anticipated theatrical release of the first-ever live-action Pok\u00e9mon adventure, \u201cPOK\u00c9MON Detective Pikachu,\u201d with dozens of exclusive movie-themed products, shareable photo filters and interactive augmented reality (AR) experiences in the 7-Eleven app.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For a limited time that includes the film&#8217;s\u00a0<span class=\"m_2319435029232611659xn-chron\">May 10<\/span><sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0nationwide release date, the world&#8217;s largest convenience retailer is also offering\u00a0<b>dollar drink deals<\/b>\u00a0to introduce its new mocha beverages and mystery-flavored Slurpee<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0drink. A small cup of the new hot mocha, medium Cold Brew or medium Slurpee drink each cost only\u00a0<span class=\"m_2319435029232611659xn-money\">$1<\/span>\u00a0at participating stores.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;&#8216;POK\u00c9MON Detective Pikachu&#8217; is a great entertainment tie-in for 7-Eleven because it appeals to so many of our customers \u2013 kids, Gen Z, millennials,&#8221; said\u00a0<span class=\"m_2319435029232611659xn-person\">Tarang Sethia<\/span>, 7\u2011Eleven vice president of digital customer experience. &#8220;Millennials, who played the original videogame 20 years ago, are parents now and can enjoy the Pok\u00e9mon phenomenon all over again with their kids. The entire Pok\u00e9mon franchise launched as a videogame, making it the perfect vehicle to create experiences that maximize the new and growing AR capabilities in the 7-Eleven app.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Along with the unique and exciting AR games, &#8220;POK\u00c9MON Detective Pikachu&#8221; products will be available at participating 7-Eleven stores and can be delivered in select areas through\u00a0<b>7NOW<\/b>\u2122, the retailer&#8217;s delivery platform. Every Thursday during the promotion, 7-Eleven will unveil a free signature item that fans can order and have delivered directly to a chosen location.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what to look for at 7-Eleven stores:<\/p>\n<p><b>AR \u2013 Earning Free Stuff While Having Fun<\/b><\/p>\n<p>7-Eleven has created a Ryme City\u00a0<b>Neighborhood Watch<\/b>\u00a0AR experience in its app, named for the movie&#8217;s fictional setting, that includes a new\u00a0<b>&#8220;Find the Missing Pok\u00e9mon&#8221;<\/b>\u00a0activity each week. Drawing from the movie storyline, each activity will fully immerse users in a unique story to find the missing Pok\u00e9mon.<\/p>\n<p>The quest to successfully find each Pok\u00e9mon unlocks exclusive offers for\u00a0<b>free products<\/b>. The free offers, in the order they can be earned, include a free pizza slice, four free mini tacos, free any-size cup of Hi-Hat Mocha or other hot beverage, and five free chicken wings.<\/p>\n<p>A variety of 7Rewards bonus point offers run throughout the &#8220;POK\u00c9MON Detective Pikachu&#8221; promotion, and selfie snaps also earn 7Rewards points weekly when customers share via their social channels using the hashtag\u00a0<b>#7ElevenNHW<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>Since 7-Eleven launched AR last year, customers have been seeking out its stores to play games or meet a surprise celebrity, character or athlete.<\/p>\n<p><b>Mystery Slurpee Sweepstakes<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Mystery Slurpee Sweepstakes offers customers an opportunity to do a little sleuthing for a chance to win a year of\u00a0<b>FREE Slurpee drinks<\/b>. The Instagram-based contest invites users to follow Slurpee on Instagram; post a photo, video or gif of themselves; guess the three flavors in the Mystery Slurpee drink; and include the required hashtags,\u00a0<b>#MysterySlurpee<\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0<b>#Sweepstakes<\/b>\u00a0in the caption.<\/p>\n<p><b>Hi-Hat Mocha<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Detective Pikachu really, really loves coffee. 7-Eleven customers love coffee a lot too \u2013 it&#8217;s the retailer&#8217;s No. 1-selling product. Named for a caf\u00e9 featured prominently in the movie, the new\u00a0<b>Hi-Hat Mocha<\/b>\u00a0hot beverage blends a rich balance of chocolate and coffee flavors with steamed milk and is topped with frothy foam. In select stores, customers can add a pump of chocolate sauce or yellow and white sprinkles. 7-Eleven also carries a rich, chocolatey\u00a0<b>Mocha Cold Brew<\/b>\u00a0coffee drink.<\/p>\n<p><b>Collectible\u00a0<span class=\"m_2319435029232611659xn-person\">Fan Fare<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Colorful,\u00a0<b>limited-edition Slurpee bottles and straws<\/b>\u00a0feature Detective Pikachu and other movie characters \u2013 Psyduck, Ludicolo and Snubbull. Refillable,\u00a0<b>insulated coffee mugs<\/b>\u00a0also feature Detective Pikachu, Psyduck and Ludicolo.<\/p>\n<p>Participating 7-Eleven stores will have a variety of Detective Pikachu merchandise for all ages, including an exclusive set of trading cards, trading card file, plush Pok\u00e9mon characters, Pok\u00e9mon Clip and Carry Pok\u00e9ball belt and Pok\u00e9balls.<\/p>\n<p>Moviegoers can visit their local movie theater opening weekend decked out in Ryme City wear to see Pok\u00e9mon Detective Pikachu. Available in select 7-Eleven stores and online at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/email.prnewswire.com\/wf\/click?upn=zySGXW1QLHU8t7wSbPI8iADmwAaKTbie2jeFmcdktofXTdFsNgWSFHpyyZ5cjnosXvr6EDLLCIkreswCgNsTT4ONV5LlLKZBQZp3uuTT5ml12Fld1K6cLvyqCwdu4ldRvrpBSJcREfpdVipAxv0KDf7jeGWWaP9107p62PfH6WbU3nYDvMfOPVPzGtt8nxw5yt5MJEBSHbnPgZWVPSJcLA-3D-3D_iXlzGKQn3MXiirQvqtuT792xEYse-2FpuMWeLo6nwmhhqWh27cDkLOB1xhS2Ejs73UzgapOfW28IbSzLgW4nTqRSCuhbZsN2v3AJDAE-2Fvn2FXXJpyswddvn3QCPjRYb8aFSYTI5B7uHq4VSXeqBwnG3GosK5O1ZbPXoIA-2FFX4VuMhR6-2FlEOIde0wTSMb641TsMklaJrfKWp4LU2qXy37FQlXjcCLmiP2fxjkmvbYGAjbXZ6L23310asyW6xuym92R9iuIO8Cabm2920hjy8498bN1aw41JoWh5tPp271AFHbtOuZ3zj-2BTsXLnTPYriYbOqjxFywxlH7F-2BhfuIJaW-2F63EfzVhdUir70jUVibb-2Bwbco-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/email.prnewswire.com\/wf\/click?upn%3DzySGXW1QLHU8t7wSbPI8iADmwAaKTbie2jeFmcdktofXTdFsNgWSFHpyyZ5cjnosXvr6EDLLCIkreswCgNsTT4ONV5LlLKZBQZp3uuTT5ml12Fld1K6cLvyqCwdu4ldRvrpBSJcREfpdVipAxv0KDf7jeGWWaP9107p62PfH6WbU3nYDvMfOPVPzGtt8nxw5yt5MJEBSHbnPgZWVPSJcLA-3D-3D_iXlzGKQn3MXiirQvqtuT792xEYse-2FpuMWeLo6nwmhhqWh27cDkLOB1xhS2Ejs73UzgapOfW28IbSzLgW4nTqRSCuhbZsN2v3AJDAE-2Fvn2FXXJpyswddvn3QCPjRYb8aFSYTI5B7uHq4VSXeqBwnG3GosK5O1ZbPXoIA-2FFX4VuMhR6-2FlEOIde0wTSMb641TsMklaJrfKWp4LU2qXy37FQlXjcCLmiP2fxjkmvbYGAjbXZ6L23310asyW6xuym92R9iuIO8Cabm2920hjy8498bN1aw41JoWh5tPp271AFHbtOuZ3zj-2BTsXLnTPYriYbOqjxFywxlH7F-2BhfuIJaW-2F63EfzVhdUir70jUVibb-2Bwbco-3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1555792957667000&amp;usg=AFQjCNH4cZKOT54FxRViBX2sQxKFO79PhA\">https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/7-<wbr \/>eleven<\/a>\u00a0are Ryme City T-shirts, Hi-Hat Caf\u00e9 and Detective Pikachu hats, wallets and key chains.<\/p>\n<p><b>Sweet Endings<\/b><\/p>\n<p>7-Eleven also created three 7-Select<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0private brand chocolate bars to tie in to the movie. The &#8220;POK\u00c9MON Detective Pikachu&#8221; bar flavors are Bolt&#8217;n Banana Milk Chocolate, Roaring Raspberry Confection and Psyched-up Orange Milk Chocolate. The bars are available at participating stores while supplies last.<\/p>\n<p>Other &#8220;POK\u00c9MON Detective Pikachu&#8221; sweet treats include a Create-a-Cookie Kit, vanilla cupcakes with yellow icing and sprinkles, as well as Pillsbury ready-to-bake cookies.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16124\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16124\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popculturenetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/unnamed-2-5.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16124\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popculturenetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/unnamed-2-5.jpg?resize=400%2C387\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popculturenetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/unnamed-2-5.jpg?w=400 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popculturenetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/unnamed-2-5.jpg?resize=150%2C145 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popculturenetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/unnamed-2-5.jpg?resize=300%2C290 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16124\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">7-Eleven, Inc. logo. (PRNewsFoto\/7-Eleven, Inc.) (PRNewsFoto\/)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>About the Movie<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;POK\u00c9MON Detective Pikachu&#8221; stars\u00a0<span class=\"m_2319435029232611659xn-person\">Ryan Reynolds<\/span>\u00a0as Pikachu, the iconic face of the global Pok\u00e9mon phenomenon\u2014one of the world&#8217;s most popular, multi-generation entertainment properties and one of the most successful media franchises of all time. Fans everywhere can now experience a Pikachu on the big screen as never before, as Detective Pikachu, a Pok\u00e9mon like no other.\u00a0 The film also showcases a wide array of beloved Pok\u00e9mon, each with its own unique traits and personality. When ace detective\u00a0<span class=\"m_2319435029232611659xn-person\">Harry Goodman<\/span>\u00a0goes mysteriously missing, his son Tim wants to find out what happened. Aiding in the investigation is Harry&#8217;s former Pok\u00e9mon partner, Detective Pikachu: a hilariously wise-cracking, adorable super-sleuth who is a puzzlement even to himself. Finding that they are uniquely equipped to work together, as Tim is the only human who can talk with Detective Pikachu, they join forces on a thrilling adventure to unravel the tangled mystery. Chasing clues together through the neon-lit streets of Ryme City\u2014a sprawling, modern metropolis where humans and Pok\u00e9mon live side by side in a hyper-realistic live-action world\u2014they encounter a diverse cast of Pok\u00e9mon and uncover a shocking plot that could destroy this peaceful co-existence and threaten the whole Pok\u00e9mon universe.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;POK\u00c9MON Detective Pikachu&#8221; also stars\u00a0<span class=\"m_2319435029232611659xn-person\">Justice Smith<\/span>,\u00a0<span class=\"m_2319435029232611659xn-person\">Kathryn Newton<\/span>,\u00a0<span class=\"m_2319435029232611659xn-person\">Suki Waterhouse<\/span>,\u00a0<span class=\"m_2319435029232611659xn-person\">Omar Chaparro<\/span>,\u00a0<span class=\"m_2319435029232611659xn-person\">Chris Geere<\/span>,\u00a0<span class=\"m_2319435029232611659xn-person\">Rita Ora<\/span>, with\u00a0<span class=\"m_2319435029232611659xn-person\">Ken Watanabe<\/span>\u00a0and Bill Nighy. The film is directed by\u00a0<span class=\"m_2319435029232611659xn-person\">Rob Letterman<\/span>, from a screenplay by\u00a0<span class=\"m_2319435029232611659xn-person\">Dan Hernandez<\/span>\u00a0&amp;\u00a0<span class=\"m_2319435029232611659xn-person\">Benji Samit<\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0<span class=\"m_2319435029232611659xn-person\">Rob Letterman<\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0<span class=\"m_2319435029232611659xn-person\">Derek Connolly<\/span>, story by\u00a0<span class=\"m_2319435029232611659xn-person\">Dan Hernandez<\/span>\u00a0&amp;\u00a0<span class=\"m_2319435029232611659xn-person\">Benji Samit<\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0<span class=\"m_2319435029232611659xn-person\">Nicole Perlman<\/span>, based on the &#8220;Detective Pikachu&#8221; video game developed by Creatures Inc. It is produced by\u00a0<span class=\"m_2319435029232611659xn-person\">Mary Parent<\/span>,\u00a0<span class=\"m_2319435029232611659xn-person\">Cale Boyter<\/span>, Hidenaga Katakami and\u00a0<span class=\"m_2319435029232611659xn-person\">Don McGowan<\/span>; with executive producers\u00a0<span class=\"m_2319435029232611659xn-person\">Joe Caracciolo, Jr.<\/span>,\u00a0<span class=\"m_2319435029232611659xn-person\">Ali Mendes<\/span>,\u00a0<span class=\"m_2319435029232611659xn-person\">Tsunekazu Ishihara<\/span>,\u00a0<span class=\"m_2319435029232611659xn-person\">Kenji Okubo<\/span>,\u00a0<span class=\"m_2319435029232611659xn-person\">Toshio Miyahara<\/span>,\u00a0<span class=\"m_2319435029232611659xn-person\">Hiro Matsuoka<\/span>,\u00a0<span class=\"m_2319435029232611659xn-person\">Koji Ueda<\/span>.\u00a0 Music is by\u00a0<span class=\"m_2319435029232611659xn-person\">Henry Jackman<\/span>. Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures present a Legendary Pictures Production in association with Toho Co., Ltd, a Rob Letterman Film.\u00a0 It will be distributed outside of\u00a0<span class=\"m_2319435029232611659xn-location\">Japan<\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0<span class=\"m_2319435029232611659xn-location\">China<\/span>\u00a0by Warner Bros. Pictures, in\u00a0<span class=\"m_2319435029232611659xn-location\">Japan<\/span>\u00a0by Toho Co., Ltd. and by Legendary East in China.\u00a0 Rated PG.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>7-Eleven\u00ae\u00a0stores are teasing the highly anticipated theatrical release of the first-ever live-action Pok\u00e9mon adventure,\u00a0&#8220;POK\u00c9MON Detective Pikachu,&#8221;\u00a0with dozens of exclusive movie-themed products, shareable photo&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":16122,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"image","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[32,29,31],"tags":[588,36,201,406],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popculturenetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/unnamed-1-7.jpg?fit=400%2C203","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":21739,"url":"http:\/\/popculturenetwork.com\/wordpress\/2022\/01\/12\/warnermedia-global-brands-and-experiences-to-launch-robust-batman-film-product-collection\/","url_meta":{"origin":16121,"position":0},"title":"WarnerMedia Global Brands and Experiences to Launch Robust Batman Film Product Collection","author":"DiRT","date":"January 12, 2022","format":"image","excerpt":"WarnerMedia Global Brands and Experiences to Launch Most Robust Batman Film Product Collection in Over a Decade with Luxe Lifestyle Merch and More Inspired by \u201cThe Batman\u201d Saks Fifth Avenue to Reveal \u201cThe Batman\u201d Shopping Experience Featuring Lanvin, Maison Labiche, EleVen by Venus Williams at New York Store and on\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Comic Book News&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Comic Book News","link":"http:\/\/popculturenetwork.com\/wordpress\/category\/i-need-comics\/comic-book-news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popculturenetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/The-Batman-LOGO_61dc45ba24b9d6.03388554.jpg?fit=1200%2C515&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popculturenetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/The-Batman-LOGO_61dc45ba24b9d6.03388554.jpg?fit=1200%2C515&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popculturenetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/The-Batman-LOGO_61dc45ba24b9d6.03388554.jpg?fit=1200%2C515&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popculturenetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/The-Batman-LOGO_61dc45ba24b9d6.03388554.jpg?fit=1200%2C515&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popculturenetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/The-Batman-LOGO_61dc45ba24b9d6.03388554.jpg?fit=1200%2C515&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":10140,"url":"http:\/\/popculturenetwork.com\/wordpress\/2018\/11\/18\/toynk-toys-highly-anticipated-fallout-product-line-release-dates\/","url_meta":{"origin":16121,"position":1},"title":"Toynk Toys&#8217; 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