Fantastic Fest unveils first batch of films

Director Jon Favreau’s ZATHURA starring Josh Hutcherson, Jonah Bobo, Dax Shepard, Kristen Stewart and Tim Robbins will debut at the inaugural Fantastic Fest October 6-9 along with Mark Mylod’s THE BIG WHITE starring Robin Williams, Holly Hunter, Woody Harrelson, Giovanni Ribisi, Alison Lohman, Tim Blake Nelson, and James Woods. The fest will also unveil Henry Selick’s new animated short MOONGIRL and host the U.S. premieres of Paul Fox’s THE DARK HOURS and Christopher Smith’s CREEP starring Franka Potente, as well as a regional premiere of the acclaimed Australian horror film WOLF CREEK by Greg McLean.

Badges go on sale 5pm Friday, Sep. 9, at fantasticfest.com, which has more details about the event.