The Toronto International Film festival has announced its lineup of 328 films. As for animated fare, DreamWorks SHARK TALE will swim into the gala presentation, making its North American premiere. Also making its North American debut will be Japanese 2D feature, STEAMBOY, directed by Katsuhiro Otomo. Arriving in the Gala slot as well will be John Stephenson's live-action and animated film, FIVE CHILDREN AND IT, starring Kenneth Branagh. Additionally, festival circuit fav INNOCENCE: GHOST IN THE SHELL 2 will screen in the Midnight Madness section and Chris Landreth's RYAN will compete in the Short Cuts Canada group. The event will run Sept. 9 18, 2004.
Rick DeMott
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