Pixar's 'Coco' to premiere at Mexico's Morelia fest

Pixar's latest animated picture "Coco", a comedy about a boy who journeys to the land of the dead, will have its world premiere in Morelia, a Mexican city famous for its Day of the Dead celebrations.

The movie is set to open the Morelia International Film Festival on October 20, several weeks ahead of Day of the Dead festivities, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Among the voice talent in the Mexico-set "Coco" is Gael Garcia Bernal, whose touring documentary film festival Ambulante collaborates with the Morelia Film Festival.

Garcia Bernal also makes Mexican feature films with producing partner Diego Luna (Rogue One) under the Canana Films banner.

Edward James Olmos and Alanna Ubach (Meet the Fockers) also voice roles in the Pixar film.

Oscar winner Lee Unkrich has co-directed and co-wrote Coco with Adrian Molina. The filmmakers visited the colonial city of Morelia to do research for the film.

"Coco is the first Pixar movie inspired by the lovely people, the beautiful traditions and the culture of Mexico, so we are honored to have the opportunity to launch it there first," said Molina.

Morelia, one of Mexico's top film festivals, is set to run October 20-29.

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