
‘Lupin the 3rd: The First’ Anime Film Based on Monkey Punch Franchise Gets US Release From GKIDS
First CGI animated version of Lupin III character will open theatrically in Japanese and English language dub
First CGI animated version of Lupin III character will open theatrically in Japanese and English language dub
Distributor GKIDS struck an exclusive streaming deal with HBO Max in October
Anime will open in Japanese and English-language versions in theaters in early 2020 following 2019 awards-qualifying run
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Jestaedt has helped GKIDS earn eight Oscar nominations for animated films like “The Secret of Kells”
Distributor plans Oscar-qualifying run and subsequent expansion for Japanese-made coming-of-age period drama
Based on Deborah Ellis’ book, film marks first production effort for animated distributor
By picking up small international films, GKIDS has landed eight nominations in the last seven years, including two this year
Film features one of the late British actor’s final performances