Up - May 29, 2009

2007-07-01T19:10:00.000-07:00

Up is a film by Pixar Animation Studios. It is scheduled for release on May 29, 2009.

The film was revealed to be in production on June 8, 2007 in a Time article.

Here is the official synopsis for Up:

From the Academy Award® nominated team of director Pete Docter ("Monsters,
Inc.") and co-director Bob Peterson comes "Up," a comedic adventure taking off
(and lifting spirits) in summer 2009. 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. When seeking adventure
next summer — look "Up."

Up fact #1: Up mostly takes place in a jungle here on earth.

Up fact #2: Up takes place in the present day, but starts in the past of the main charters life, and then progress to the present day.

Pixar took a trip to Venezuela for research on Up

Produced by Jonas Rivera

Directed by Peter Docter, and Bob Peterson (co-director)

Written by Bob Peterson Ronnie Del Carmen

Starring: Ed Asner as Carl Fredricksen, Christopher Plummer as the villain, Jordan Nagai as Russell, John Ratzenberger as Unknown

Lou Romano is an Art Director, doing design work on the film.

Last updated April 8, 2008.