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Exarchopoulos Gets Record 12-Minute Cannes Ovation
Adèle Exarchopoulos received a record 12-minute standing ovation — the longest ever recorded at Cannes — for her performance in Jeanne Herry's Another Day (Garance), a drama about a young actress spir
A24 Takes Global Rights On Jordan Firstman’s Cannes Breakout ‘Club Kid’
A24 clinched global rights to Jordan Firstman's Cannes breakout 'Club Kid' in a high‑teens‑million‑dollar deal, cementing the film’s buzz after a rave premiere and emotional ovation. The win follows A
Refn Returns to Cannes After Near-Death Experience
Nicolas Winding Refn makes a bold return to Cannes with *Her Private Hell*, a genre-defying film born from a near-death experience that reshaped his creative philosophy. After surviving a 20-minute ca
Rami Malek Leads Ira Sachs’ Drama ‘The Man I Love’
Ira Sachs returns to Cannes with his latest drama "The Man I Love", starring Rami Malek as a frail performance artist battling illness in 1980s New York. The film, shaped by a 15‑year script inspired
Kylie Minogue Opens Up in Netflix Docuseries
Kylie Minogue opens up about grief, scrutiny, and reinvention in a new three-part Netflix docuseries she calls a 'midpoint career reflection,' releasing Wednesday with contributions from Dannii Minogu
Haiku Films, Rein Film Co‑Produce Indian Drama Kabootar
Indian indie drama Kabootar, a detective story set amid the ruins of Old Delhi, has secured a tri‑national co‑production deal with French firm Haiku Films, Norwegian Rein Film, and Indian MDC Filmwork
'Dear You' Tops China Box Office as 2026 Revenue Falls 45.9%
Jinant Film & TV's family drama "Dear You" held the top spot at the China box office for the May 15–17 weekend with $41.5 million, while the market's 2026 year-to-date revenue remains down 45.9% from
K2 Pictures Closes $33M Fund, Unveils 10-Film Slate
Tokyo-based K2 Pictures closed a $33 million production fund backed by major Japanese banks and unveiled a 10-title slate at Cannes, anchored by Miike Takashi's documentary debut on Kabuki actor Ichik
Cannes Premieres 10 Animated Films Across Sections
Cannes' 2025 edition premieres 10 animated features across nearly every section — including Critics' Week's opener and Directors' Fortnight's closer — marking a structural shift just two years after F
Nemes’ Second Feature ‘Orphan’ Amid Antisemitic Symbols
Hungarian director László Nemes returns with *Orphan*, his second feature since the Oscar‑winning *Son of Saul*, a personal drama that mirrors his father’s Holocaust survival. While promoting the film
Ella Langley Sweeps ACM Awards; Cody Johnson Wins Top
Ella Langley dominated the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, walking away with seven trophies—including Female Artist, Song and Single of the Year—while Cody Johnson secured Entertainer of the Yea
Neon Releases 'Hope' Teaser, Sets Fall Release
Neon has dropped the first teaser for Na Hong-jin's sci-fi film "Hope" following its Cannes Competition debut and seven-minute standing ovation, with a fall theatrical release set across multiple terr
Freddie Highmore & David Shore launch new crime drama
Freddie Highmore and David Shore are teaming up again to create and star in the crime drama “I’m Not Here to Hurt You,” a co‑commissioned series for Crave and Sony Pictures Television.
Crave Orders Highmore & Shore Drama Series
Crave has ordered a new drama, 'I'm Not Here to Hurt You,' reuniting 'The Good Doctor' creators Freddie Highmore and David Shore, with Sony Pictures Television co-commissioning and shopping the series
Jon Favreau Calls for Transparency on AI in Hollywood
Actor‑director Jon Favreau warned that AI’s growing role in Hollywood poses disruptive risks, urging transparency, responsible use, and ongoing dialogue as he keeps abreast of the technology in the en
Na Hong‑Jin’s ‘Hope’ Joins Cannes Competition
South Korean director Na Hong‑Jin’s new sci‑fi monster film Hope has broken into Cannes’ main competition, delivering a nonstop, genre‑bending showdown that eclipses typical festival fare. The two‑hou
Bob Odenkirk Talks Heart Attack on Better Call Saul Set
Bob Odenkirk opened up about the heart attack that knocked him unconscious on the Better Call Saul set in July 2021, describing how co‑stars Rhea Seehorn and Patrick Fabian tried to revive him while t
Meet Chuyin, The Mystery Artist Taking Over Música Mexicana In a Crocheted Baby Mask
Chuyin, the masked mystery act in música mexicana, has captured attention with his crocheted baby mask while fans speculate about his true identity. His debut album "Los Locos Nunca Mueren" on Street
‘Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery Of Nymph Circe’ Pops As Long Running Franchise Powers On – Specialty Box Office
While headlines focus on tight U.S. energy supplies, Netflix governance challenges, and Putin’s war rhetoric, the anime world is making its own splash: Bandai Namco’s “Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway” ope
Farm Fatale Debuts Climate Scarecrow Show at Southbank
French climate‑themed play Farm Fatale debuted at Southbank, using eerie scarecrows, a pirate radio station and surreal set design to dramatise a near‑future world where climate collapse has silenced
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