Claim: The Illusionist was released in the United States.
Evidence: The film premiered at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival and opened the 2006 Seattle International Film Festival ; it was distributed in limited release to theaters on August 18 , 2006 , and expanded nationwide on September 1.
It was held in Park City , Utah with screenings in Salt Lake City , Utah ; Ogden , Utah ; and the Sundance Resort.
The Seattle International Film Festival -LRB- SIFF -RRB- , held annually in Seattle , Washington since 1976 , is among the top film festivals in North America.