Robert Pattinson's "Cosmopolis" Will Be In Competition In Cannes

It was officially announced a little while ago at the Cannes Press Conference that Robert Pattinson's "Cosmopolis" would be in competition at the Cannes Film Festival which runs from 16th May- 27th May

And it's also on the Cosmopolis website and Facebook Page.
SO exciting





And more from the Official Cosmopolis website

David Cronenberg's COSMOPOLIS selected for Competition at the Cannes Film Festival

David Cronenberg’s much anticipated film starring ROBERT PATTINSON will have its World Premiere at this year’s Cannes Film Festival running from 16-27 May 2012.

The film will play in Competition which is the most prestigious section at the festival and is one of the films that will compete for the Palme D’Or.

Cronenberg’s new project assembled a remarkable cast, headed by Robert Pattinson in the leading role, and some of the most amazing contemporary stars, including Paul Giamatti, Juliette Binoche, Kevin Durand, Samantha Morton, Mathieu Amalric, Jay Baruchel, Emily Hampshire and Patricia Mckenzie.

World famous Howard Shore, and Oscar winner composer for the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy soundtrack, is also involved in COSMOPOLIS, as well as David Cronenberg’s regular cinematographer, Peter Suschitzky, renowned for his works in “Empire Strikes Back” or “Crash”.

COSMOPOLIS is an adaptation of Don DeLillo’s story about a 28 year-old billionaire who crosses Manhattan for a haircut.

The Cannes twitter had this to add



Check out the full Cannes list over on Indiewire

And scroll down the blog for lots of "Cosmopolis" goodness from this morning