Cannes 2009 Starts Today
No animated pic has ever opened Cannes Film Festival before but at the opening ceremony of the 62nd edition of the fest on May 13, 2009 animated 3D comedy “Up” directed by Pete Docter will have its world premiere.
At the press screening this morning in Cannes, fest chief Thierry Fremaux stood on stage with a small digital camera to welcome critics and journalists and snap a photo of everyone wearing their 3-D glasses.
“The thing I’m looking forward to the most is seeing that great image of all these people tonight in their tuxedos, bow ties and gowns, wearing 3-D glasses in that big theater. That’s going to be a good picture,” Pixar Chief Creative Officer John Lasseter joked at a news conference.
“We’ve always made our films in 3-D, but we’ve just shown them in 2-D,” Lasseter proclaimed during a post-screening press conference today in Cannes. “ All our films will be made in 3-D in the future,” Lasseter added.
The 10th feature by Disney’s Pixar studios was warmly clapped at its press screening and it should get a similar welcome at the formal ceremony that opens the festival in the evening.
The red carpet was unfurled and the 3-D glasses were at hand as the 62nd Cannes Film Festival opened Wednesday. A host of celebrities have jetted in to the French Riviera for the gala opening of this year’s Cannes Film Festival. Stars including Brad Pitt, Quentin Tarantino, Penelope Cruz and Johnny Depp are expected to attend while promoting their latest films.
17 New Images From Pixar’s Up
Disney/Pixar has released 17 new images for their upcoming animated “Up” film.
“Up”, from the Disney Pixar studios, tells the story of 78 year-old Carl Fredricksen who sets out to fulfill his lifelong dream to see the wilds of South America by tying thousands of balloons to his home. Right after lifting off, however, he learns he isn’t alone on his journey, since Russell, a young wilderness explorer, has inadvertently become a stowaway on the trip.
“Up,” directed by Pete Docter, who also directed the animated hit “Monsters, Inc.” and developed the story and characters for “Toy Story,” will be shown at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival opening ceremony on May 13, 2009.
The animated film is scheduled to appear in theaters on May 29th.
Cannes Film Festival 2009 – Animated Up Opens Festival
“Up,” directed by Pete Docter, who also directed the animated hit “Monsters, Inc.” and developed the story and characters for “Toy Story,” will be shown at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival opening ceremony on May 13, 2009.
The first time an animated film has opened the world’s biggest cinema competition, organizers said on Thursday.
Several animated films, from the Israeli drama “Waltz with Bashir,” shown at last year’s competition to “Shrek” in 2001 or the 1947 classic “Dumbo” have featured in the official selection but so far none has ever opened the festival.
“Up”, from the Disney Pixar studios, tells the story of 78 year-old Carl Fredricksen who sets out to fulfill his lifelong dream to see the wilds of South America by tying thousands of balloons to his home. Right after lifting off, however, he learns he isn’t alone on his journey, since Russell, a young wilderness explorer, has inadvertently become a stowaway on the trip.
The 62nd Cannes Film Festival will run from May 13 to 24, 2009 and “Up” will be released in US theaters on May 29, 2009.
Hilarious Clip From “Up”
Walt Disney Pictures has debuted the second “Upisode” for Pixar’s film “Up” showing Russell trying to apply a Band-Aid to Carl Fredricksen’s scraped knuckle. This clip are content created purely for promotional purposes and are not scenes from the movie itself.
Carl Fredricksen spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and experiencing life to its fullest. But at age 78, life seems to have passed him by, until a twist of fate (and a persistent 8-year old Wilderness Explorer named Russell) gives him a new lease on life. “Up” takes audiences on a thrilling journey where the unlikely pair encounter wild terrain, unexpected villains and jungle creatures.
Pixar’s “Up” is directed by Pete Docter (Monsters, Inc) and co-directed and written by Bob Peterson, who wrote “Finding Nemo” previously. The voices are provided by Ed Asner, Christopher Plummer, John Ratzenberger and Jordan Nagai.
“Up” opens on May 29th 2009.
Three New Pixar’s “Up” Movie Posters
The folks over at /Film, ComingSoon and Ain’t it Cool have debuted new character posters from Pixar’s latest animated feature, “Up.”
Carl Fredricksen spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and experiencing life to its fullest. But at age 78, life seems to have passed him by, until a twist of fate (and a persistent 8-year old Wilderness Explorer named Russell) gives him a new lease on life. “Up” takes audiences on a thrilling journey where the unlikely pair encounter wild terrain, unexpected villains and jungle creatures.
The film will be presented at WonderCon in San Francisco on Saturday, February 28th from 3:30 – 4:30pm in the Esplanade of the Moscone Center with director Peter Doctor and producer Jonas Rivera in attendance. Also, the first 45 minutes of the movie was shown at BNAT. If you are in San Francisco get in line early because there’s only 250 seats. No cameras, phones, or recording devices will be allowed at the screening, and all must be checked at the door.
Pixar’s “Up” is directed by Pete Docter (Monsters, Inc) and co-directed and written by Bob Peterson, who wrote “Finding Nemo” previously. The voices are provided by Ed Asner, Christopher Plummer, John Ratzenberger and Jordan Nagai.
The film is scheduled to hit theaters on May 29th in Disney Digital 3-D.
New Pixar’s “Up” Poster and Clip
Yahoo! Movies has debuted the new poster for the upcoming Pixar film, “Up,” and a clip from the film that was shown at Sony’s CES Keynote last week has been leaked online.
The 3-D animated flick follows the crazy adventures of 78-year-old Carl Fredricksen, who sets out to fulfill his lifelong dream to see the wilds of South America by tying thousands of balloons to his home. Right after lifting off, however, he learns he isn’t alone on his journey, since Russell, a young wilderness explorer, has inadvertently become a stowaway on the trip.
The film is directed by Pete Docter (Monsters, Inc.) and co-directed and written by Bob Peterson (Finding Nemo). The voices are provided by Ed Asner, Christopher Plummer, John Ratzenberger and Jordan Nagai.
Pixar’s “Up” New Clip
Check out a new movie clip for Pixar’s “Up.”
Pixar’s “Up” is directed by Pete Docter (Monsters, Inc) and co-directed and written by Bob Peterson, who wrote “Finding Nemo” previously. The voices are provided by Ed Asner, Christopher Plummer, John Ratzenberger and Jordan Nagai.
Carl Fredricksen spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and experiencing life to its fullest. But at age 78, life seems to have passed him by, until a twist of fate (and a persistent 8-year old Wilderness Explorer named Russell) gives him a new lease on life. “Up” takes audiences on a thrilling journey where the unlikely pair encounter wild terrain, unexpected villains and jungle creatures.
The movie opens on May 29th 2009.
For more info you can go to “Up” FF Movie Page
“Up” Teaser Poster
Walt Disney Pictures has released the teaser poster for their upcoming 3D flick “UP.”
Carl Fredricksen spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and experiencing life to its fullest. But at age 78, life seems to have passed him by, until a twist of fate (and a persistent 8-year old Wilderness Explorer named Russell) gives him a new lease on life. “Up” takes audiences on a thrilling journey where the unlikely pair encounter wild terrain, unexpected villains and jungle creatures.
Pixar’s “Up” is directed by Pete Docter (Monsters, Inc) and co-directed and written by Bob Peterson, who wrote “Finding Nemo” previously. The voices are provided by Ed Asner, Christopher Plummer, John Ratzenberger and Jordan Nagai.
The movie opens on May 29th 2009. and the extended trailer will either be attached with “Bolt” in November, or next week’s “High School Musical 3″. Continue Reading…
Pixar’s “Up” Teaser Trailer
This weekend at Comic-Con, Pixar previewed footage from their next film, “Up”
Up is Pixar’s 10th animated film that is scheduled for release on May 29th, 2009. In this “coming of old age” story, a seventy-something hero, alongside his clueless wilderness ranger sidekick, travels the globe, fighting beasts and villains, and eating dinner at 3:30 in the afternoon. In short, it’s about an elderly man who lives in a house that “looks like your grandparents’ house smelled” and fights beasts and villains all around the world. Continue Reading…
‘Up’ and ‘Rapunzel’ – more photos
From the Academy Award-nominated team of director Pete Docter (”Monsters, Inc.“) and co-director Bob Peterson, who wrote 2003’s Finding Nemo, comes “Up“.
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Carl Fredricksen spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and experiencing life to its fullest. But at age 78, life seems to have passed him by, until a twist of fate (and a persistent 8-year old Wilderness Explorer named Russell) gives him a new lease on life. “Up” takes audiences on a thrilling journey where the unlikely pair encounter wild terrain, unexpected villains and jungle creatures.
‘Up’ will float its way into theaters on May 29th, 2009.
