GKIDS, Fathom will bring "Lupine III: The First" to theaters in October
GKIDS, with TMS Entertainment and Fathom Events, announced on Monday that they will bring the animated film Lupine III: The First at the cinema only for two evenings: 18 and 21 October. Fans who can't wait to watch the legendary's latest adventure Lupin III at home, they will be able to take advantage of home entertainment platforms by the end of the year, with a date to be announced shortly.
The partners also unveiled the full official trailer in both the English dub and subtitled version. The former includes Tony Oliver, Doug Erholtz, Michelle Ruff, Richard Epcar and Lex Lang returning to their roles within the franchise, and Laurie C. Hymes, J. David Brimmer and Paul Guyet joining the vocal cast.
GKIDS and Fathom Events will be present Lupine III: The First Sunday 18 October (dubbed in English) and Wednesday 21 October (subtitled in English). GKIDS will open the feature film in theaters in selected markets starting October 23. At the screenings of Fathom Events, in addition to the full film, the audience will see a special introduction with director Takashi Yamazaki. Tickets are now available on LupineIIITheFirst.com and at the box office of participating cinemas.
Watch the subtitled version here.
Synopsis: Iconic "gentleman thief" Lupine III returns on an action-packed adventure that spans the continent, as Lupine III and his colorful underworld comrades race to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Bresson's Diary before he falls into the hands of a cabal. obscure that it will stop at nothing to resurrect the Third Reich. The gang embarks on graves full of traps, aerial escapades, and daring prison escapes with the signature wit and visual finesse that made Lupine the 3rd one of the most legendary animation franchises in the world, in an exciting new caper that is sure to delight fans old and new.
Il Lupine the 3rd franchise, from the original creator Monkey Punch, began in 1967 and has embraced a variety of manga, TV, games, theme park rides, and musical adaptations, including The Castle of Cagliostro (1979), film debut by acclaimed director Hayao Miyazaki. An official selection at the highly anticipated Annecy Film Festival 2020 Lupine III: The First marks the first CGI episode for the celebrated animated franchise.
