The official Japanese Pokemon website has been updated with some new screenshots and information about Fire Red/Leaf Green. Below are the URLs to the new screenshots:

[Pokemon.co.jp: Fire Red/Leaf Green Screenshots Page 1]

[Pokemon.co.jp: Fire Red/Leaf Green Screenshots Page 2]

Some New Information About the Game:

Release Dates

Japan: Spring 2004

US: No Date Yet

First off, the Pokemon Colosseum pre-sell offer. Reserve a copy of Pokemon Colosseum and receive a Bonus Disc. This Bonus Disc will include a preview of Pokemon Colosseum, a sneak peak of the sixth Pokemon movie, and, more importantly, the ability to get Jirachi (the star of the sixth movie). Just use the GameCube Game Boy Advance cable, to transfer Jirachi to your Ruby or Sapphire game.

Also included in this announcement by Nintendo, the sixth movie’s name will be titled “Jirachi Wish Maker.”

The offer begins on February 9, 2004. Pokemon Colosseum will be released on March 22, 2004.

The full Nintendo announcement:

“Pokemon Colosseum is set for exclusive release on Nintendo GameCube on March 22, 2004, and we've got a colossal pre-sell offer that Poke Fans won't want to miss. Starting February 9, you can reserve your copy of Pokemon Colosseum at participating retailers and get an unbelievable Bonus Disc. This Nintendo GameCube (GCN) disc is packed with an insider's preview of Pokemon Colosseum, a sneak peek of Pokemon Movie 6: Jirachi Wish Maker, and an extra Special Gift -- the hidden character and star of the upcoming Pokemon movie -- Jirachi. This unique Pokemon character wakes once every 1,000 years for seven days, during which it has the power to grant wishes. A transfer feature on the GCN Bonus Disc allows players to transfer Jirachi to their Pokemon Ruby or Pokemon Sapphire games through the Nintendo GameCube Game Boy Advance cable. Add Jirachi to your Pokemon Ruby or Sapphire team and polish your skills so you're ready when the battle hits the big screen. Look for additional details on this offer right here on Nintendo.com as February 9 approaches.” – Nintendo.com (Link: A Colossal Offer for Pokemon Fans)

Above you can the box art for Pokemon Fire Red and Pokemon Leaf Green. On the bottom right of the box art for both games, you can see the wireless adapter that is bundled with the game, which supports up to 5 players to be linked to one another. Pokemon Fire Red/Leaf Green will be the first game to be bundled with the new wireless adapter, the adapter works for both GBA and GBA SP.

The new box art is found from the Japanese gaming magazine, Coro Coro. Below you can see the pictures from the magazine concerning Fire Red/Leaf Green. There seems to be more slight improvements in the game, such as a different look and more features for the Pokedex. You’ll also see the main trainer picture and rival, as well as the girl trainer, and Professor Oak.

Coro Coro Magazine

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With the year 2004 coming in less than a month, here comes news of the next Pokemon film. This newest film, the seventh film, will be released in Japan on July 17th, 2004. There is currently no US date scheduled for the seventh film.

As you see from the movie poster above, the main Pokemon this movie will feature is Rayquaza and Deoxys. The mini-movie features Pikachu along with Plusle and Minun. For now, check out the trailer (link below), there will be more information about the movie as it comes, and of course, will be here in the news.

Trailer: Pokemon2004.jp Movie Trailer (Click on either the 1.32MB version or the 3.12MB)

US Note: Pokemon Heroes was the fifth movie (features Latios and Latias), we're still waiting for the release of the sixth Pokemon movie (features the Pokemon Jirachi). Pokemon Heroes DVD/VHS is scheduled to be released on January 20th, 2004. There is no release date yet for the sixth Pokemon movie for the US.