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Cannes 2026 Opens with The Electric Kiss
After weeks of buzz over Cannes’ diverse international slate, the 2026 festival opens on May 12 with Pierre Salvadori’s The Electric Kiss, while a roster of acclaimed auteurs—including Almodóvar, Farh
Fukada’s “Nagi Notes” Joins Cannes Competition
Japanese director Kôji Fukada’s new film “Nagi Notes” has been selected for the Cannes competition, marking his first entry for the Palme d’Or. Set in the rural town of Nagi, the drama explores how th
The Twigs countersue FKA Twigs over trademark
Grammy‑winning artist FKA Twigs (Tahliah Barnett) sued indie duo the Twigs for alleged trademark harassment, offering $15,000 for co‑existence, which the sisters rejected. In retaliation, the twins fi
Watch U2 Film a Video for Upcoming Single ‘Street of Dreams’ Off Their Next Album
U2 turned a bustling Mexico City street into a set for their next single, “Street of Dreams,” while drummer Larry Mullen Jr. rejoined the band after a long recovery. The video shoot signals the upcomi
Culver City Waives Film Permit Fees, Cuts Insurance
Culver City enhanced its film production incentive package effective May 11, fully waiving per-application permit fees and lowering minimum insurance requirements on top of the December 2025 ordinance
Grammys 2027 Date Set As Music’s Biggest Night Moves To ABC & Disney’s Streamers
The Grammys are moving to ABC for the 69th ceremony on Feb. 7 2027, ending CBS’s decades‑long broadcast run. The Academy unveiled the full timeline, with nominees out on Nov. 16 2026, and highlighted
Sean Combs: The Reckoning Named Emmy Contender
Alexandria Stapleton’s four‑part Netflix series “Sean Combs: The Reckoning” has landed on the Primetime Emmy shortlist, exposing the mogul’s decades‑old sexual‑misconduct allegations with fresh footag
Disney, CMA Extend Deal Through 2032; Awards Stream on Disney+
Disney and the Country Music Association have extended their broadcast and streaming partnership through 2032, with the CMA Awards set to stream live on Disney+ for the first time beginning with the 6
Dreams in Nightmares Opens Summer Theatrical Run
Shatara Michelle Ford’s sophomore film Dreams in Nightmares will launch this summer in New York and Los Angeles, with Lunette Films steering a collaborative, community‑focused theatrical rollout that
Ahsoka Season 2 to Debut on Disney+ in Early 2027
Rosario Dawson announced that Ahsoka’s second season will launch on Disney+ in early 2027, promising bigger battles, higher stakes, and returning cast members such as Hayden Christensen as Anakin.
Amazon MGM Studios Cuts Central BA Team, Scharf Departs
Amazon MGM Studios is reshaping its legal operations, ending Dan Scharf’s nearly decade‑long tenure as head of business affairs. The studio will replace its centralized BA team with three division‑spe
Prime Video's 'Every Year After' Sets June 10 Premiere
Prime Video will debut "Every Year After" — its series adaptation of Carley Fortune's novel "Every Summer After" — on June 10 with all episodes, starring Sadie Soverall and Matt Cornett as the lead co
Pierre Salvadori's 'The Electric Kiss' Opens Cannes
Pierre Salvadori’s period rom‑com The Electric Kiss debuted at Cannes, offering a lavish 1920s carnival backdrop and a star‑studded cast. While its visual flair and ensemble of five screenwriters earn
The Electric Kiss Opens Cannes Amid Criticism
The French period romance “The Electric Kiss” opened the Cannes Film Festival, but critics panned it as an inert, lackluster opener that fails to capture the magic of its cinematic influences. Directe
Netflix Leads Toronto LGBTQ Finance Forum, Picks Eight
Inside Out’s 10th International LGBTQ Finance Forum in Toronto, backed by Netflix, has selected eight films—including works by Cannes and Sundance alumni—to connect queer creators with top distributor
Persol Partners with Brooklyn Bridge Park for Films
Italian eyewear brand Persol is teaming up with Brooklyn Bridge Park to sponsor the 26th season of the free summer film series Movies With A View, which draws thousands of New Yorkers to the waterfron
Ella Bright to Play Hannah Wells in Off Campus
British actress Ella Bright, fresh from her role on “Malory Towers,” lands the lead as Hannah Wells in Prime Video’s eight‑episode adaptation of Elle Kennedy’s best‑selling “Off Campus” novels, set to
Simon Rex Stars in Thriller Don’t Get Up! at Cannes
Actor Simon Rex has been tapped to star in the high‑stakes thriller ‘Don’t Get Up!’ which Celsius Entertainment is marketing at Cannes, with filming slated to start in November next month.
‘Swapped’ Hits 38.7 Million Views in Seven Days, Netflix’s Best-Ever Single-Week Viewership for an Animated Movie
Netflix’s latest animated release, Swapped, has shattered the platform’s streaming records, pulling in 38.7 million views in a single week – more than double its opening three‑day tally and the highes
Netflix adds Oscar Isaac Baldwin Gilpin to 'The Roman'
Netflix is bolstering its drama lineup with the Las Vegas casino series “The Roman,” adding Oscar Isaac, Betty Gilpin, Alec Baldwin, and David Costabile to the cast. The high‑profile ensemble arrives
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