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Del Toro slams AI shortcuts at Cannes with Pan's Labyrinth
Guillermo del Toro used a Cannes appearance tied to Pan's Labyrinth to denounce AI-driven shortcuts in filmmaking, framing the clash as a fight for cinematic craftsmanship against encroaching technolo
Marine Atlan Debuts 'La Gradiva' – Teen Love in Pompeii
Cinematographer‑turned‑director Marine Atlan makes a striking debut with "La Gradiva", a coming‑of‑age drama that follows a French teen class on a school trip to Pompeii, exploring youthful love and s
Akanksya Dahal Wins Photo London 2026 Student Award
Ravensbourne University London's Akanksya Dahal clinched the Photo London 2026 Student Award, beating fellow nominees Anna Bradshaw, Bo Fan and Madison Hafner from three other UK art schools. The priz
‘It looked like Star Wars on Earth’: the making of Top Gun at 40
On its 40th anniversary, Top Gun is remembered not just as a blockbuster but as a collaborative venture that secured real‑world Navy jets through a Pentagon pitch, cementing Tom Cruise’s lifelong pass
Asia Argento Stars in Cannes 'Death Has No Master'
Asia Argento stars in 'Death Has No Master,' a surrealist psychological thriller premiering in Cannes' Directors' Fortnight that became inadvertently political when the US arrested Venezuelan Presiden
Once Upon A Time In Gaza Wins Best Film at Arab Critics
Palestinian directors Tarzan and Arab Nasser's "Once Upon A Time In Gaza" won Best Film at the 10th Critics' Awards for Arab Films, with Palestine 36 and Cherien Dabis also taking top honors at the Ca
Archstone Launches Cannes Sales for Tim Roth Thriller
At the Cannes market, Archstone Entertainment is kicking off worldwide sales for the period crime‑thriller “Murdering Michael Malloy,” starring Tim Roth and Timothy Spall. Directed by Raymond De Felit
Okonedo Stars in Lagos-Set Mrs. Dalloway at Cannes
Sophie Okonedo stars in "Clarissa," a Lagos-set adaptation of Virginia Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway directed by Nigerian siblings Arie and Chuko Esiri, premiering at Cannes Directors' Fortnight in the filmma
Rodrigo Sorogoyen on Javier Bardem and Shooting ‘The Beloved’ as Full-On Experiment: ‘If This Had Been My First Film, I Wouldn’t Have Taken So Many Risks’
While headlines focus on a tight U.S. energy market, the NFL’s growing global schedule, and Meta’s AI rollout on Threads, Cannes is turning heads with a bold Spanish experiment. Director Rodrigo Sorog
Rivals to The Christophers: the week in rave reviews
After weeks of hard‑hitting coverage of a Middle‑East ceasefire and deadly Russian attacks, the outlet pivots to a culture‑focused roundup. Critics rave about Disney+’s over‑the‑top Jilly Cooper adapt
Ritchie’s ‘In the Grey’ Stars Gyllenhaal & Cavill
Guy Ritchie’s latest heist thriller *In the Grey* delivers a fast‑paced, star‑driven caper starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Henry Cavill and Eiza Gonzalez. The film follows Rachel Wild’s $1 billion retrieval
UK Jewish Culture Month Starts 16 May, Giant Pickle
Amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and a stalled European energy transition, the UK is turning its attention to a new cultural milestone: the inaugural Jewish Culture Month, launche
Curry Barker on Consent Themes in Horror Film 'Obsession'
Writer/director Curry Barker discusses the layered themes of consent and communication in his breakout horror film 'Obsession,' framing its central possession story as a tragedy about a man and a woma
Fifth Season, HarbourView Seal Multi-Picture Deal
Fifth Season and HarbourView Equity Partners have entered a multi-picture financing deal to support films including Dev Patel’s 'The Peasant' and Mila Kunis’ 'Nightwatching', backed by a shared focus
Drake Is Spotify’s Most-Streamed Artist in a Day for 2026 Following Three-Album Release
Drake’s surprise triple‑album drop—'Iceman', 'Habibti' and 'Maid of Honour'—catapulted him to become Spotify’s most‑streamed artist of 2026 and delivered the platform’s biggest 24‑hour debut on Amazon
‘Obsession’ Review: Inde Navarrette Solidifies Scream Queen Status In Curry Barker’s Horror Directorial Breakout
Curry Barker’s sophomore horror film "Obsession" follows a wish‑granting toy that spirals into gore, using the premise to explore consent and communication in relationships. Inde Navarrette’s possesse
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Wraps, Premieres March 2027
Director Jeff Fowler announced that filming has wrapped on Sonic the Hedgehog 4, Paramount and Sega's next installment in the blue hedgehog franchise, which is set to hit theaters March 19, 2027 and w
John Travolta Receives Honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes
Hollywood veteran John Travolta stunned Cannes with an honorary Palme d’Or, marking the festival’s embrace of global stars while debuting his first‑directed family adventure. The film, “Propeller One‑
Farhadi condemns deaths, premieres Parallel Tales
At Cannes, Oscar‑winning director Asghar Farhadi denounced the killing of civilians in Iran—both in war and during protests—as “extremely cruel and tragic,” while unveiling his new Paris‑set drama Par
Katherine Parkinson Praises Rivals for Female Sex
Katherine Parkinson hailed Disney+’s Rivals as a rare, radical TV show that puts a woman’s view of sex front‑and‑center. The new season drops on Friday with its signature racy moments, while the Brist
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