This Article is From Mar 16, 2012

Madagascar 3 to premiere at Cannes

Madagascar 3 to premiere at Cannes

Highlights

  • Animated film Madagascar 3 is all set to make its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival this year.
  • It is the only second film to be announced after festival opener Moonrise Kingdom, reported Variety magazine.
  • The studio DreamWorks has a long association with the film festival and has premiered past hits Shrek (2000), Shrek 2 (a 2004 competition title), Over the Hedge (2006) and Kung Fu Panda (2008).
  • The production company also held its international junket for Kung Fu Panda 2 in Cannes, though it was not in the festival.
  • Paramount is releasing the 3D Madagascar 3 in the US on June 8.
  • The 65th annual Cannes Film Festival is scheduled to be held from May 16 to May 27, 2012. The Italian film director Nanni Moretti has been announced as the President of the Jury.
Los Angeles: Animated film Madagascar 3 isall set to make its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festivalthis year.

It is the only second film to be announced after festivalopener Moonrise Kingdom, reported Variety magazine.

The studio DreamWorks has a long association with thefilm festival and has premiered past hits Shrek (2000),Shrek 2 (a 2004 competition title), Over the Hedge (2006)and Kung Fu Panda (2008).

The production company also held its international junketfor Kung Fu Panda 2 in Cannes, though it was not in thefestival.

Paramount is releasing the 3D Madagascar 3 in the US onJune 8.

The 65th annual Cannes Film Festival is scheduled to beheld from May 16 to May 27, 2012. The Italian film directorNanni Moretti has been announced as the President of the Jury.
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