For the first time in its history the Festival de Cannes will air an animated movie to open the festival. Disney/Pixar’s “Up” will be screened for the first time on May 13th during the prestigious award festivals opening ceremony.
Directed by Pete Docter and Bob Peterson and produced by John Lasseter. By tying thousands of balloon to his home, 78-year-old Carl Fredricksen sets out to fulfill his lifelong 
dream to see the wilds of South America. Right after lifting off, however, he learns he isn’t alone on his journey, since Russell, a wilderness explorer 70 years his junior, has inadvertently become a stowaway on the trip.
The festival has seen its fair share of animation titles in the past, with titles like Dumbo and Shrek making it to Official Selection.
French actress Isabelle Huppert has been named president of the 62nd Cannes Film Festival. Huppert is only the fourth women to head a Cannes Film Festival jury, following Liv Ullmann, Jeanne Moreau and Francoise Sagan.
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.
Check out the Official Theatrical Trailer!
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