Film Independent Announces Ponyo Release Date and Closing Event Screening at LAFF
Humberto Saabedra
Film Independent, the organization behind the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival has announced that Disney’s upcoming Ponyo release will serve as the event closure screening on June 28th, with the biggest news regarding the general release date for the film set for August 14th.
Director Frank Marshall had previously confirmed via his Twitter feed that the first US English-dubbed trailer will be released on Independence Day weekend, which will now be bundled with Ice Age 3 screenings. The voice talent cast will feature Matt Damon, Tina Fey, Cate Blanchett, Liam Neeson, Lily Tomlin, Betty White, Fankie Jonas, Noah Cyrys and Cloris Leachman.
