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Canneseries: Jisoo, Adam Scott Drive TV IP Pivot
Canneseries proved its resilience after MipTV’s exit, turning into a star‑studded showcase that highlighted the rise of global IP and cross‑media talent—from K‑pop icon Jisoo to ‘Severance’ star Adam
Electric Entertainment Lands 'O Horizon' World Rights
Electric Entertainment has acquired world distribution rights to the sci-fi drama 'O Horizon,' starring Maria Bakalova and David Strathairn, and will launch international sales at the Cannes Market ah
Box Office: ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Poised for Massive Debut Above $80 Million Domestically, $180 Million Globally
The Devil Wears Prada 2 is set to dominate the box office, targeting a $75‑$80M opening and $180M global haul, backed by Disney’s $100M production spend and a star‑studded returning cast. Its debut is
New Book Chronicles Arctic Monkeys' Sheffield Beginnings
A new book chronicles Arctic Monkeys' chaotic early years in mid-2000s Sheffield, drawing on firsthand accounts from bandmates, scene peers, and venue staff to reveal the raucous local scene that birt
Roger Avary Tapped to Direct AI-Assisted Paradise Lost
Roger Avary is set to write and direct a feature adaptation of John Milton's 1667 epic poem Paradise Lost for AI-oriented production company Ex Machina Studios, with K5 International launching world s
Storaro to Receive Special David di Donatello Award
Triple Oscar‑winning cinematographer Vittorio Storaro will be honored with a special David di Donatello award at the 71st ceremony on May 6, a celebration staged by Cinecittà Studios. The tribute, pra
Peter Jackson, Cate Blanchett and Tilda Swinton to Take Part in Cannes Rendezvous Conversations
Peter Jackson will join Cate Blanchett and Tilda Swinton for a series of Cannes Rendezvous talks, with Jackson’s conversation slated for May 13 after receiving an honorary Palme d’Or. Blanchett will u
CW partners with ESPN, Roku to stream sports and shows
The CW is expanding its streaming footprint by partnering with ESPN to carry its 800 hours of sports and with Roku to place its entertainment shows a day after broadcast. The deals give the network br
Celluloid Dreams Secures ACID Film Rewind Barcelona
French director Paul Nouhet’s skate‑boarding memoir "Rewind Barcelona" lands in Cannes’ ACID section, with Celluloid Dreams securing international sales rights. The film blends documentary footage of
Martin Zandvliet Debuts ‘Harvest’ at Canneseries
Martin Zandvliet, Oscar‑nominated director of Land of Mine, debuted his first TV drama Harvest at Canneseries, offering a seven‑part Danish saga about a farming family’s power struggle. While critics
Keegan stars in Netflix's 8‑ep Harlan Coben series
Netflix announced that Michelle Keegan will lead the eight‑episode adaptation of Harlan Coben’s thriller “The Woods,” reuniting her with the streaming platform and the author after her prior hit “Miss
Dan Reed slams Michael Jackson biopic for whitewashing
Dan Reed, director of Leaving Neverland, slammed the new Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' for whitewashing alleged child abuse and profiting from the story, even as the film opened to a $217 million g
Cinetic Takes Sales on Cantona Cannes Doc
Cinetic has acquired international sales rights for "Cantona," a four-year-in-the-making documentary about Eric Cantona that will screen as a Cannes Special Selection and count among only three UK fil
Sara Driver’s ‘Madam P’ Filming Wraps in Portugal
Filming has wrapped on Sara Driver’s fourth feature, *The Odd Enchantment Of Madam P*, an international co‑production starring a multinational cast and backed by European funds, marking a new avant‑ga
Laura Dern Replaces Helena Bonham Carter White Lotus
Laura Dern has been cast to replace Helena Bonham Carter in the upcoming fourth season of HBO’s satirical series The White Lotus, which is filming on the French Riviera during the Cannes Film Festival
ScreenSkills: UK Film & TV Firms Impose AI Controls Amid Hiring Crisis
A new ScreenSkills report reveals some UK film and TV companies are imposing strict internal controls on AI due to copyright and accuracy concerns, while the sector simultaneously struggles with sever
Sheffield DocFest Unveils 100+ Premieres, Kids Strand
Sheffield DocFest unveiled its 2026 lineup, featuring more than 100 premieres, a new children‑focused GEN DocFest strand, high‑profile tributes, and a spotlight on environmental activism, signaling an
Wilson Calls Phone-Dump Claim 'Outrageous' in Defamation Trial
Rebel Wilson took the witness stand for a second day in a Sydney federal court, branding the suggestion she deliberately dumped her phone in a park to hide evidence in Charlotte MacInnes' defamation c
Berfield defends Sullivan's Malcolm reboot absence
Justin Berfield revealed on a podcast that Erik Per Sullivan turned down four or five offers to reprise Dewey in the 'Malcolm in the Middle' revival, urging paparazzi to leave the reclusive former co-
Matthew Rhys Leads Comedy‑Horror Series Widow’s Bay
‘Widow’s Bay’ is a 10‑part comedy‑horror series that fuses New England folklore with sharp office humor, anchored by Matthew Rhys’s charismatic turn as mayor Tom Loftis. Writer‑creator Katie Dippold a
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