GKIDS Responds to Incorrectly Timed Subtitles During The Last Blossom Film Screenings, Reviews Options for Makeup Screenings, Confirms cocoon Anime Will Screen as Planned

"On Sunday, GKIDS became aware of a subtitling glitch in our DCP for The Last Blossom . We immediately instructed theaters to remove shows from sale and issue refunds to affected customers until we could identify and resolve the issue. On Monday, we were able to provide a corrected version of the film to theaters. While some were able to update their screenings, others were unfortunately unable to do so in time, resulting in canceled shows. We deeply apologize for this issue and to all moviegoers affected, whether you attended a screening or had one canceled. We brought The Last Blossom to cinemas because it is a distinctive and wonderfully original work, and we are sorry that we fell short of the presentation that audiences expect. GKIDS believes the theatrical experience is central to film culture, and we know the time and sacrifice fans make to share this experience together. We are currently reviewing options including makeup screenings of the corrected version, to ensure audiences can experience this special film. Thank you for your patience and support as we work to put this right."

GKIDS had initially planned to only screen the film on August 30-31. However, theatergoers had posted that English subtitles were off by several seconds during screenings on Sunday, and some screenings had been cancelled for Monday.

ANN reached out to GKIDS . GKIDS confirmed with ANN that it is reviewing its options and possible makeup screenings of the corrected verision. The company also provided the following statement regarding cancellations of its planned screenings of cocoon – One Summer of Girlhood ( cocoon Aru Natsu no Shōjo-tachi Yori ), the anime of Machiko Kyō 's Cocoon manga:

" Cocoon will continue to screen as planned, opening in theaters September 4. In the leadup to opening it's common for a few theaters to make adjustments to their schedule, which may result in added or changed locations.

GKIDS will begin screening the Cocoon anime in theaters in North America on September 4 in Japanese with English subtitles and with an English dub . GKIDS will also release the anime on home video.

Sources: Email correspondence, GKIDS