Disney and Pixar have cause to celebrate. The 10th feature film from the Pixar filmmakers, Up, has been selected to open the prestigious 62nd Festival de Cannes on Wednesday, May 13th. Cannes and Disney/Pixar are breaking new ground as this will be the first time ever a 3-D animated film has been awarded the coveted opening night spot. Up, which will be shown in Disney Digital 3-D, also marks the first time a Disney movie has opened the festival. Up was directed by Pete Docter (Monsters, Inc.) and follows the adventures of a 78 year old balloon salesman who ties balloons to his house in order to travel to the wilds of South America.

In a statement issued by Disney/Pixar, John Lasseter, chief creative officer, Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios, said of the honor: "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."

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Student Academy Award winner Cary Fukunaga's first feature film, Sin Nombre, earned the 'Directing Award' and the 'Excellence in Cinematography Award' at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. Writer/director Fukunaga's Sin Nombre is a gripping tale that follows Central American immigrants as they risk their lives traveling from their hometowns to the United States' border. These immigrants travel on top of trains, face the constant threat of being caught and sent back to their homes by law enforcement, and have to deal with bandits and gangs. It's a harrowing experience for the men, women and children who are seeking a better life in the US, and their stories really spring to life in Fukunaga's debut feature film. Read More...
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If you feel the need to grab a pen and paper and chart out what's happening onscreen while watching Duplicity, you're not alone. This is a film that demands you pay attention � forget the bathroom, soda and popcorn breaks � for its entirety. Duplicity, the latest adult drama from Tony Gilroy (Michael Clayton), is a crazy spy vs spy tale of intrigue and corporate espionage that works well due mostly to the chemistry of its two leads � Clive Owen and Julia Roberts. Read More...

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