This year marks the first time ever that an animated film has opened the Cannes International Film Festival, and that movie will be Pixar’s next offering, Up!
The highly anticipated film will premiere on May 13th and play in 3D in the opening ceremony. It is not known yet if Up will be… up for competition at the festival. Let’s hope for the best. After all, it isn’t just the first animated film to open the festival, it’s also the first Disney movie and 3D movie to do so!
Here’s what Pixar Chief Creative Officer John Lasseter had to say about this exciting announcement:
“We are absolutely thrilled that the Cannes Film Festival has chosen ‘UP’ to be its prestigious opening night offering. This is a huge step for animation, and further supports our belief that a great animated film is simply a great film. Pete Docter, the director of ‘UP,’ and the amazing team of artists, animators, technicians, and storytellers at Pixar have worked so hard to create a great motion picture that is impressively fresh, funny, and powerfully emotional.”
This year the Festival de Cannes (Cannes Film Festival) runs from May 13th all the way to the 24th of that month.
We congratulate Pete Docter and his Pixar team for this very special honor!
(via BBC/Official Press Release/SlashFilm)
Last modified: March 19, 2009
Congratulations to the entire crew at Pixar Animation Studios! Judging by the rave reviews that have been given, “Up” most certainly deserves this honorary title.