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Javier Bardem says Hollywood tide turning on Palestine
At the Cannes Film Festival, Oscar‑winner Javier Bardem warned that Hollywood is finally confronting the Gaza war, saying the tide is turning as more voices demand a free Palestine. He dismissed rumor
Unifrance Highlights 2026 French Filmmakers at Cannes
Unifrance’s 10 to Watch program shines a spotlight on a new wave of French filmmakers, with the 2026 cohort set to appear at Cannes. Their diverse projects—from sci‑fi animation to real‑life Parisian
Ken Loach Blames Party Infighting, Cannes Screening
Veteran filmmaker Ken Loach, attending Cannes to present a 4K restoration of his civil‑war drama, denounced the left‑wing ‘Your Party’ for squandering a unifying moment amid infighting and warned that
Artemis Rising Foundation Presents Documentary Prize
At Cannes 2026, the Artemis Rising Foundation and Think‑Film Impact Production return to unveil a new Golden Globes Documentary Prize, spotlighting filmmakers whose work tackles urgent social issues.
Dominga Sotomayor Debuts 'La Perra' at Cannes
Chilean director Dominga Sotomayor returns to Cannes with "La Perra", a tender drama adapted from Pilar Quintana’s novel that explores motherhood through a woman’s bond with a stray puppy. By setting
VisionQuest Debuts Oct. 14, Bettany Calls It Exciting
Actor Paul Bettany praised the upcoming VisionQuest series as a thrilling continuation of WandaVision, calling it moving, super exciting, and a distinct chapter in the MCU that blends familiar lore wi
Kristen Stewart and ‘Full Phil’ Cast Get Lively 5-Minute Cannes Ovation Despite Mixed Response to Quentin Dupieux’s Absurd Comedy
Quentin Dupieux’s absurd comedy Full Phil opened at Cannes to a full house, laughter, polite applause and a standing cheer, while other festival entries such as Paper Tiger and Clarissa earned longer
Harry Styles Starts Amsterdam Tour, Draws Global Crowd
Harry Styles launched his Together, Together tour at Amsterdam’s Johan Cruijff Arena, drawing a global crowd and showcasing a new album that, despite lukewarm reviews, sparked enthusiastic live reacti
Bob Odenkirk on 2021 Heart Attack on Better Call Saul
Bob Odenkirk opened up about his 2021 heart attack that struck him on the Better Call Saul set, describing the chaotic rescue, delayed medical response, and his subsequent health changes.
Bulgaria Wins Eurovision 2026 with Dara's 'Bangaranga'
Bulgaria won the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna with Dara's kukeri-inspired 'Bangaranga,' the country's first victory in the competition's 70-year history, while Israel's runner-up finish spar
Harry Styles Launches 'Together Together' Tour in Amsterdam
Harry Styles kicked off his long-awaited 'Together Together' global tour Saturday night at Amsterdam's Johan Cruijff Arena, with one city per continent slated for this year, and the Amsterdam show pre
Paper Tiger Earns 7‑Minute Standing Ovation at Cannes
In a Cannes edition marked by a diverse lineup and controversy, James Gray’s thriller “Paper Tiger” earned a rare 7‑minute standing ovation, underscoring the festival’s tilt toward bold, non‑Hollywood
SNL UK Satirizes Starmer, Hosts Ncuti Gatwa, Renewed
SNL UK’s season‑finale sketch lampooned Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership crisis, featuring caricatures of party rivals and a Liz Truss cameo, while the show secured record ratings for Sky and
Five Nations Boycott Israel at Eurovision
At the Eurovision Song Contest final in Vienna, thousands took to the streets to denounce Israel's participation amid the Gaza war, prompting five European broadcasters—Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland
Seth Rogen denounces AI scriptwriting at Cannes
At Cannes, Seth Rogen blasted AI-generated scripts as a betrayal of the writing craft, insisting that anyone relying on such tools shouldn’t call themselves a writer, while promoting his hand‑drawn an
Lucas Lecacheur Debuts Unique Surfboards in Melbourne
While recent coverage has focused on Australia's $7 billion Japanese warship deal, French designer Lucas Lecacheur, a former rock musician, is turning surfboards into avant‑garde art at Melbourne Desi
Club Kid Secures Eight‑Figure Cannes Offers
Jordan Firstman's Cannes‑premiered film Club Kid has drawn intense market interest, with multiple major studios competing and eight‑figure offers already on the table, while domestic buyers see it as
Forever Your Maternal Animal' Explores Displacement
Valentina Maurel’s latest feature, 'Forever Your Maternal Animal', follows three Costa Rican women navigating personal and familial turmoil, echoing the director’s earlier explorations of fractured re
Pinto's Book Spotlights Black Mycologists in a Mostly White Field
Naturalist Maria Pinto's new book profiles Black mushroom foragers across the Americas and spotlights their underrepresentation in mycology — a citizen-science field where only about 5% of an estimate
Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed starring Tatiana Maslany
Apple TV’s new drama 'Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed' follows divorced mother Paula (Tatiana Maslany), who hires a young online sex worker as a virtual therapist, spiraling into a violent, digital‑crime
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