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Cannes 2026 Movies Sold So Far: Manuela Martelli Mystery ‘The Meltdown’ Acquired by Kino Lorber
Kino Lorber's acquisition of Manuela Martelli's mystery "The Meltdown" anchors a fast-moving Cannes 2026 market where Netflix, A24, Neon, Janus Films, and newcomers like 1-2 Special and Clockwork are
Andrey Zvyagintsev Debuts ‘Minotaur’ at Cannes
After a decade‑long hiatus, Oscar‑nominated director Andrey Zvyagintsev resurfaces at Cannes with the politically charged thriller “Minotaur,” a film born from his COVID‑19 brush with death and exile
Funko Unveils Toy Story 5 Pop Figures, Mystery Packs
Funko is rolling out a new line of Toy Story 5 collectibles ahead of the Pixar film's June 19 theatrical release, including updated Pop figurines of main characters and blind-box-style Mystery Mini Pa
Billy Crudup Was First Choice for Hopper
The Duffer Brothers revealed Billy Crudup was their first choice for Chief Hopper in *Stranger Things*, but he passed, leading to David Harbour landing the role after a standout audition tape.
Dupieux's 'Full Phil' Starring Harrelson, Stewart
Quentin Dupieux’s newest surreal comedy, “Full Phil,” pits Woody Harrelson against Kristen Stewart in a tense father‑daughter showdown set in a Paris hotel suite. While the film showcases Dupieux’s si
Strawberries Film Shows Moroccan Migrant Exploitation
While Google pushes personalized Gemini AI across Chrome and Mac, the new film "Strawberries" pulls the spotlight onto the gritty reality of Moroccan migrant workers on Spanish strawberry farms, expos
WME Signs Josh Gad for Representation Across All Areas
Actor‑comedian Josh Gad, famed as Disney’s Olaf, has signed a comprehensive representation deal with talent agency WME. The agreement comes as Gad prepares to co‑write and produce the Amazon MGM seque
Refn’s ‘Her Private Hell’ Gets 7‑Minute Cannes Ovation
Nicolas Winding Refn’s Cannes screening of ‘Her Private Hell’ sparked a seven‑minute ovation as the director disclosed a near‑death experience, framing the provocative thriller as a personal, life‑aff
Prime Video to Adapt 'Boys of Tommen' for 2027
Prime Video announced its next YA adaptation, Boys of Tommen, a college‑set series based on Chloe Walsh’s books, with production slated for this year and a potential 2027 release, boosted by Booktok b
‘Dungeon Crawler Carl’ Author on That ‘Sexy’ Ending to ‘A Parade of Horribles,’ What’s Coming in Final Two Books
Matt Dinniman shocked readers of his Dungeon Crawler Carl series by turning the ultimate boss Scolopendra into a flirty ally named Sexy Scolopendra in the eighth novel, A Parade of Horribles. The surp
Cristian Mungiu’s ‘Fjord’ Starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve Gets Exuberant 12-Minute Ovation — Longest Of The Year So Far In Cannes
Cristian Mungiu’s new film Fjord opened Cannes with a 12‑minute ovation, the longest standing ovation of the 2024 festival so far, eclipsing rivals like Paper Tiger (10 min) and All of a Sudden (11 mi
Cannes Gives Standing Ovation to Mungiu's 'Fjord'
Cristian Mungiu’s new drama “Fjord” opened Cannes with a 10‑minute premiere that earned a rapturous standing ovation, as Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve portrayed a Romanian‑Norwegian couple torn ap
Joshua & Rebecca Tickell Win Cannes Documentary Prize
At Cannes' 79th edition—where a diverse international slate and leadership controversy have dominated headlines—husband‑and‑wife filmmakers Joshua and Rebecca Tickell were honored with the Golden Glob
Apple TV Sets 'American Comfort' Stars Danielle Brooks
Apple TV is developing a new comedy series called "American Comfort" that dramatizes the rise of Harlem’s iconic Melba’s soul‑food restaurant, starring and executive‑producing Oscar‑nominated actress
Volvo EX60 starts at $58,400, undercuts BMW iX3
Volvo opened US orders for the 2027 EX60 electric SUV at a $58,400 starting price, undercutting luxury EV rivals like the BMW iX3 while offering up to 400 miles of range on top trims.
Inde Navarrette's Role in Obsession Wins Awards
Inde Navarrette's haunting turn in the horror film ‘Obsession’ transforms a typical obsessed villain into a tragic, empathetic figure, earning critical acclaim and award buzz. The movie follows Bear (
Disney+ Develops Ella Enchanted Series With Hathaway
Disney+ is developing an 'Ella Enchanted' TV series based on the 2004 Miramax film, with original star Anne Hathaway executive producing and the adaptation leaning into the boarding-school chapters of
HBO Harry Potter to Recast Ginny Weasley After Child Actor Exit
HBO's "Harry Potter" series will recast Ginny Weasley for Season 2 after child actor Gracie Cochrane announced she's stepping away from the role following Season 1, citing "unforeseen circumstances."
Blondshell Releases New Song, Announces Fall Tour
Alt‑pop act Blondshell, fronted by Sabrina Teitelbaum, unveiled the new single “Heart Has to Work So Hard,” a track about friendship, betrayal and enduring love. She also announced a massive fall tour
UK’s 10 Worst Eurovision Entries Ranked
A new countdown ranks the UK’s ten most disastrous Eurovision entries, revealing a pattern of low scores, multiple nul‑point finishes, and a three‑decade title drought that has left British fans repea
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