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‘Colony’ Director Yeon Sang-ho Talks AI Impact, Korean Cinema Revival & Working With Japan
Korean director Yeon Sang-ho’s new zombie thriller *Colony* debuted at Cannes, marking a strong comeback for Korean cinema on the global stage. The film, sold to over 124 territories, relies on practi
Garance Shines at Cannes, Exarchopolous Leads
Garance, led by Adèle Exarchopolous, delivers a raw, female‑centered portrait of alcoholism at Cannes, bolstering the festival’s push for diverse, international storytelling. Its inclusion highlights
Rothko Paintings Go Viral on TikTok With Gen Z
Mark Rothko's abstract paintings are experiencing a viral revival on TikTok and Instagram, with Gen Z creators styling outfits inspired by his canvases and comparing his palettes to dream pop — while
Cate Blanchett: #MeToo 'Got Killed' in Hollywood
Cate Blanchett told a Cannes audience that the #MeToo movement "got killed very quickly" in Hollywood, questioning why ordinary people sharing their experiences face pushback while celebrities with pl
Na Hong-Jin Announces Hope Sequel After Cannes Premiere
Korean director Na Hong‑Jin announced at Cannes that he will pursue a sequel to his sci‑fi action film Hope, which debuted to a seven‑minute standing ovation and features an international cast of Kore
Julianne Moore Wins Kering Women Award, Female POV
At Cannes, Julianne Moore accepted the Kering Women in Motion award and used the platform to demand more stories that centre the female point of view. She warned that women’s narratives are often dism
Viscarret to Direct Film on 1997 ETA Murder of Blanco
Félix Viscarret, co-director of HBO's 'Patria,' is set to direct 'Blanco,' a feature film about the 1997 ETA kidnapping and murder of Spanish Basque councillor Miguel Ángel Blanco, with cameras rollin
Garance Filmmakers Call Bolloré Backlash 'Impetuous'
The filmmaking team behind Cannes Competition title "Garance" publicly broke with 600 cinema professionals who signed an open letter targeting Vincent Bolloré's expanding control over Canal+, calling
Embratur Unveils 8-Pronged Film Tourism Strategy
Brazil's tourism board Embratur has rolled out an eight-initiative strategy to convert film, TV, gaming and digital content audiences into visitors, with programs spanning Cannes co-productions, a Net
Spcine Driving Efforts in Cannes to Hike International Reach of São Paulo’s Audiovisual Industry
São Paulo’s public film agency Spcine is spearheading a major push to elevate Brazil’s global audiovisual presence at Cannes, backing six domestic films, fostering international co-productions, and co
Seriencamp 2026 Adds Halo Showrunner Steven Kane
Seriencamp 2026 unveiled its full program, bringing in Halo showrunner Steven Kane and agent Alan Greenspan while launching new microdrama and AI‑focused strands to help producers navigate the industr
Gordon Stevenson’s Lost Work Discovered
A storage unit uncovered a trove of Gordon Stevenson’s forgotten creations—jewellery, collaborations with mail‑art pioneer Ray Johnson, and clues to a surviving print of his cult film *Ecstatic Stigma
Signature Acquires UK Rights to Butterfield Thriller
Signature Entertainment has acquired UK and Irish rights to the Tribeca-premiered dark satire 'Our Hero, Balthazar,' a Gen Z thriller starring Asa Butterfield and Jaeden Martell from Visit Films.
All The Little Live Things Wins Cannes €20K Prize
Carine Tardieu’s film All The Little Live Things captured the 2026 ArteKino International Prize (€20,000) at Cannes Investors Circle, securing funding to begin shooting next month on a Normandy‑set ad
Na Hong-jin Channels Classic Hollywood for Cannes Hope
South Korean director Na Hong‑jin debuted his high‑octane alien thriller ‘Hope’ at Cannes, weaving classic Hollywood suspense and 1950s‑60s sci‑fi aesthetics into a crowd‑pleasing spectacle. The film’
Raindance Unveils 34th Lineup With First Horror Prize
Raindance Film Festival unveiled its 34th edition lineup for June 17–26 in London, featuring 85 features, 112 shorts, 27 immersive projects, and a newly added best horror feature jury prize.
Karlovy Vary Festival Marks 80 Years at Cannes
The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, the world's second-oldest after Venice, celebrated its 80th birthday with a beachside luncheon at Cannes hosted in partnership with Variety, featuring spe
Adler & Associates Lands Rights to AI Drama 'The Zebras'
Los Angeles-based Adler & Associates Entertainment has acquired worldwide distribution rights outside North America to 'The Zebras,' an Indian psychological drama about AI replacing human creativity.
Patrick Bruel Denies Rape Allegations, Vows to Continue
French singer-actor Patrick Bruel publicly denied rape and sexual assault allegations, vowing to continue his career even as Paris prosecutors confirmed at least four complaints will be investigated t
Death Valley review – Timothy Spall is having a total blast, and so will you!
Death Valley returns for a second season, delivering a cosy, absurd crime comedy anchored by Timothy Spall’s exuberant performance as Detective John Chapel. The show’s light‑hearted tone and guest‑sta
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