One Piece Film: Gold’s theatrical release is all set to make its way to French cinemas this July. According to VIZ Media Europe, the movie will be distributed by KMBO and the preview screenings of One Piece Film: Gold are scheduled for July 30. The movie will get a proper theatrical release with the French dub, as well as a subbed release, in both 2D and 3D later in fall.

The One Piece manga is distributed by Glénat in France. The One Piece movies’ theatrical and home video releases are under Kazé‘s ownership, which they distribute with the help of a 3rd party. The anime is owned by Toei, which airs on J-One. Last but not least, the home video releases for the TV episodes and specials are handled by Kana Home Video.

With the addition of France, One Piece Film: Gold has been confirmed to come to Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Italy, Singapore, Abu Dhabi, Germany, and Austria. One Piece Film: Gold‘s theatrical release was also confirmed for Indonesia, but the official date has yet to be announced by CGV blitz.

One Piece Film: Gold is set to release in Japan on July 23. One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda will reprise his role as the executive producer of the movie. The film will be directed by Hiroaki Miyamoto, who also worked on Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island as the assistant director, and was written by Tsutomu Kuroiwa, who wrote the live action Liar Game: The Final Stage and Liar Game: Reborn films, as well as the live-action Black Butler film. The veteran actress and musician Mayumi Kojima will provide the theme song “Gold & Jive ~ Silver Ocean” and GLIM SPANKY will provide「怒りをくれよ」(ikari wo kureyo) for One Piece Film: Gold. The original soundtrack for the movie is scheduled for release on July 27, and the movie tie-in anime special One Piece: Heart of Gold is scheduled for July 16 at 9 p.m. (JST) on Fuji TV.

SOURCE: Manga Mag