AFI Fest draws 'Tintin' as closer

The AFI Fest has place the final puzzle piece in position within this year's selection, introduced Monday that Steven Spielberg's motion-capture animated film "The Adventures of Tintin" may have its United States premiere in the fest's closing-evening gala on November. 10. Besides this suggest that Hollywood will see a movie that Europe has accepted, however it means the fest will start and finish with a couple of the most popular films within the honours conversation. Clint Eastwood's "J. Edgar" may be the opening-evening premiere on November. 3. "Tintin," which got on a proper B.O. begin in its European debut last weekend, is dependant on the worldwide beloved figures produced by Herg, and stars Jamie Bell, Andy Serkis, Difficulties, Nick Frost and Simon Pegg. "Steven Spielberg is really a national treasure," stated Bob Gazzale, AFI prexy and Boss. "He's written this nation's cultural legacy over 40 years, he inspires artists and audiences alike and that he honors all of us by premiering 'Tintin' at AFI Fest, where we celebrate the most effective the planet needs to offer for 2011." The AFI Fest runs November. 3-10 in La. Contact Christy Grosz at christy.grosz@variety.com