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- Teaser: Epic Korean Sci-Fi Action Film “Hope”
Hot on the heels of its wild debut at the Cannes Film Festival, the teaser trailer is out for the action/sci-fi thriller “Hope” which hails from celebrated South Korean filmmaker Na Hong-jin (“The Wailing,” “The Chaser”). After a fairly sedentary Cannes so far was reportedly shaken at... - Ella Langley Sweeps ACM Awards — See Full Winners List
Country music darling and singer-songwriter Ella Langley swept tonight’s 61st Academy of Country Music Awards with seven trophies, winning all of her categories. The “Choosin’ Texas” artist took home major awards at the fete, including Female Artist of the Year, Song of the Year (Artist and Songwriter nominations), Single of... - “X-Men ’97” Season 2 Trailer Leaks Online
A new trailer for the highly anticipated second season of the acclaimed animated series “X-Men ’97” has leaked online. The trailer premiered at Comic Con Revolution Ontario this weekend, and the clip quickly made the rounds – though it appeared to be recorded off someone’s laptop as... - Driver, Plaza, Kirby Set For Lonergan’s “Drag”
After a decade away, famed Oscar-winning filmmaker Kenneth Lonergan is returning to directing. Announced at the Cannes market, the film is titled “Tomorrow Is a Drag” and marks Lonergan’s first directorial effort since the double Oscar-winning “Manchester by the Sea” back in 2016. Aubrey Plaza, Adam Driver,... - Cate Blanchett Joins Brady Corbet’s “World”
It’s looking like a bit of a “Black Bag” reunion as Cate Blanchett has just revealed at Cannes she will re-team with her co-star from that film, Michael Fassbender. Blanchett reportedly revealed she will join Fassbender in the newest feature from Brady Corbet which is rumored to... - Neon Debuts Official Teaser For Na Hong-Jin’s Buzzy Cannes Title ‘Hope’; Sets Fall Theatrical Release
On the heels of its in Competition debut at Cannes, where it received a seven-minute standing ovation, Neon has released the official teaser for Na Hong-jin’s buzzy sci-fi title, Hope, which will bow in theaters this fall. The just over minute-and-a-half first look previews a desolate, bloodied and disordered street,... - Freddie Highmore & David Shore Reunite For Crave & Sony Drama Series ‘I’m Not Here To Hurt You
Freddie Highmore and David Shore are getting back into business together. The Good Doctor pair are attached to I’m Not Here to Hurt You, a drama series co-commission for Canadian streamer Crave and Sony Pictures Television (SPT). Blink49 Studios is producing with SPT the distributor in the U.S. and Canada.... - “I Hope ’60 Minutes’ Remains ’60 Minutes'”: Anderson Cooper Signs Off CBS Newsmagazine With Tribute To Its Quality And Independence
Anderson Cooper signed off from 60 Minutes after 20 years on Sunday, paying tribute to the newsmagazine’s legacy, quality and independence. Cooper announced in February that he would be exiting the show, deciding not to renew his contract in which he has done dual duty as a correspondent for the... - Jon Favreau Says “I Have A Healthy Concern About What Might Come” Regarding AI In Hollywood
The Mandalorian and Grogu helmer Jon Favreau admits he has “a healthy concern” around artificial intelligence encroachment in Hollywood. During a conversation with CBS Sunday Morning (view below in full), correspondent Tracy Smith asked the MCU actor and director if he had any worries about technological advancements and AI. “I... - Julianne Hough & Bruno Tonioli Reflect On Longevity Of ‘Dancing With The Stars’: “Everybody Was Saying, ‘This Is Never Gonna Work'”
Dancing with the Stars may be a reality competition staple today, but that wasn’t always the case, as co-host Julianne Hough and judge Bruno Tonioli recall. In a recent interview with People at the 2026 Disney Upfront, Hough and Tonioli reflected on the pervasive doubt about whether the format would... - Cannes Audience Gives ‘Hope’ A 7-Minute Standing Ovation
Filmmaker Na Hong-Jin’s in Competition sci-fi thriller Hope received a seven-minute standing ovation in Cannes this evening. Na praised the audience for staying with his two hour and forty minute epic alien thriller. During the premiere screening, at least three incredible action set-pieces drew exuberant applause. Had it ended 20 minutes... - ‘Hope’ Review: It’s Aliens Vs. South Korean Villagers In Na Hong-Jin’s Wild Non-Stop Action-Driven Genre Movie – Cannes Film Festival
Much has been written about this year’s Cannes Film Festival being ignored by studios and crowd-pleasing blockbuster type movies, in favor of the more familiar auteur driven quieter films. Well, fasten your seat belts. Cannes just unveiled Hope, a sci fi Alien monster mash from South Korean director Na Hong-Jin... - Bob Odenkirk Reflects On Heart Attack During ‘Better Call Saul’ Filming: “I Was Gone, I Turned Gray”
Bob Odenkirk recently reflected on his near-death heart attack that took place on the set of Better Call Saul. The two-time Emmy-winning writer/actor sat down with The Times U.K. while promoting the overseas release of action-comedy Normal when he opened up about the health incident, which took place amid the... - ‘Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery Of Nymph Circle’ Pops As Long Running Franchise Powers On – Specialty Box Office
The latest film in the long running and popular sci-fi Gundam franchise had a noteworthy debut with $810k on 894 screens. Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery Of Nymph Circle is the first in the series distributed directly in North America by its producer, Bandai Namco Filmworks, and further proof... - Maxime Saada Says Canal+ Will No Longer Work With Signatories Of “Time To Switch-Off Bolloré” Petition
The gloves are off. Maxime Saada, Canal+ Chair and CEO, has hit back at an open letter launched on the opening night of the Cannes Film Festival sounding the alarm over tycoon Vincent Bolloré’s growing control of the French entertainment and media sectors. The petition titled “Time To Switch-Off Bolloré” was... - Boots Riley Urges ‘I Love Boosters’ Audiences To See Film On Opening Weekend Or “It’s Game Over”
Following its world premiere at SXSW, Boots Riley wants to give his surreal arthouse sophomore feature a chance at the box office. The I Love Boosters writer/director took to social media this weekend to chat with fans and urged “everyone go see this” on the May 22nd opening weekend in... - “Lanterns” Teases New Trailer For Tomorrow
DC Studios chief James Gunn has released a new 10-second ‘teaser of a trailer’ for the upcoming HBO “Lanterns” series. Full of new footage, including several VFX shots, the short clip teases the launch of the full trailer for the show tomorrow. The footage seems in direct... - Sterling K. Brown Explains Why ‘Is God Is’ Role Appealed To Him: “I Love Seeing Black Women Win”
With his sinister new role in Is God Is, Sterling K. Brown was eager to work with writer/director Aleshea Harris on her feature debut. The Oscar nominee, who plays the Monster in Harris’ thriller, explained that he was excited to work on the “incredibly creative” film from the Pulitzer-nominated playwright... - David Lean Documentary Gives Us A Heartbreaking Reason To Truly Hate Movie Critics; Find Out What They Did To One Of Our Greatest Directors – Cannes Film Festival
At the Cannes Film Festival you expect to get into big arguments about the quality of the movies on view. It goes with the territory. Everyone has an opinion and most are not afraid to give one. That is fine. Among critics (and I hate that term), of which I... - ‘Garance’ Receives Wild 12-Minute Standing Ovation At Cannes Premiere
In what looks to be the longest and certainly one of the most enthusiastic standing ovations of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, Jeanne Herry’s Garance received a wild 12-minutes of applause after the film ended. Co-stars Adèle Exarchopoulos, Sara Giraudeau and Mathilde Roehrich could be seen exchanging hugs and the... - YouTube & MK2 Execs Discuss Creators In The Traditional Film Ecosystem With Markiplier At The Inaugural Cannes Creators Summit
“The ship has sailed,” film producer Serge Hayat explained this morning during the Marché du Film’s inaugural Creator Economy Summit. There is no longer a question, he continued, about whether content creators have a space in the film industry. They are here and have begun to change how films are... - ‘Dear England’ Creator James Graham’s Message To The National Soccer Team: Please Don’t Watch My Show
Dear England creator James Graham is chasing big ratings for the BBC adaptation of his hit stage play, but there’s a handful of people who he’d be quite happy to give it a miss. Speaking at the launch of of Dear England in London and with the soccer World Cup... - Barbra Streisand Will Not Attend Cannes Closing Ceremony To Accept Honorary Palme D’Or Due To Injury
The legendary Barbra Streisand announced in a statement this afternoon that she will not be on hand Saturday to accept her honorary Palme d’or at the Cannes Closing Ceremony. The festival has indicated it will go forward with a tribute. Here is Streisand’s statement: On the advice of my doctors,... - Moby Joins Paris-Set Queer Comedy ‘Jim Queen’ Ahead Of Cannes Premiere
EXCLUSIVE: Moby and Lindsay Hicks of Little Walnut have signed on as executive producers for Nicolas Athane and Marco Nguyen’s animated feature film Jim Queen, which is world premiering at Cannes this evening. Directed by Nicolas Athane and Marco Nguyen, Jim Queen was written by Athane with Simon Balteaux and Brice Chevillard. The film is produced by David... - Cate Blanchett Says, “MeToo Got Killed Very Quickly” And That “A Systemic Layer Of Abuse” Remains
“MeToo got killed very quickly,” Cate Blanchett reportedly said during one of the festival’s Rendez-vous conversations today in Cannes. As a result, the Oscar-winner maintained, gender imbalance is still wildly present in the industry. “I’m still on film sets and I do the headcount every day, and it is still…there’s 10... - Spencer Pratt Plans To Leave L.A. If He Loses Mayoral Bid: “I Will Be Done”
As Spencer Pratt films his latest reality show about his bid for Los Angeles mayor, the stakes have never been higher. The Hills alum recently said he plans to leave LA altogether if he loses the June 2 primary or the Nov. 3 election, but if he wins, Pratt “will... - White House Posts Image Of Trump As Famously British 007 Amid James Bond Casting
With the search officially underway for the next James Bond, it appears Donald Trump is trying to dust off what remains of his onscreen career. On Saturday, the White House reacted to news that casting director Nina Gold (The Force Awakens, Game of Thrones, The Crown) has begun auditions for... - No Message Could Have Been Any Clearer: ‘Michael’ No. 1 Around The Globe With $704M WW Cume; ‘Devil 2’ Va-Va-Vooms Past Half Billion – Global Box Office
Refresh for more…No payola going on here, just pure ticket sales around the world. Michael remained atop the box office charts like it was a 1982 Billboard music chart, reclaiming No. 1 in his fourth frame with $83.8M ($26.1M U.S./$57.7M Int’l in 83 territories) for a running global cume of... - James Gray Updates On Scarlett Johansson’s Absence From ‘Paper Tiger’ Premiere In Cannes
At a Cannes where some have grumbled about a paucity of studio movies (and thus stars), the absence of Scarlett Johansson at last night’s premiere of Paper Tiger was notable. During the movie’s rousing 10-minute standing ovation director James Gray tried to make a call to the actress, according to... - Maggie Kang On Why Paying Homage To Her Roots Was Important In Making ‘KPop Demon Hunters’: “I Wanted Every Part Of This Movie To Be Korean”
If original IP is the golden ticket in the film industry, Maggie Kang has found it and taken it to unprecedented levels with the breakout success of her animated feature KPop Demon Hunters. Based on an original idea from Kang about a Korean girl band battling underworld invaders, it has... - Jeanne Herry Talks Cannes Contender ‘Another Day’ Starring Adèle Exarchopoulos As Struggling Actress In Denial About Her Alcoholism: “She Is At The Top Of Her Game Right Now”
French director Jeanne Herry hits the red carpet this evening in Cannes for the premiere of Another Day, starring Adèle Exarchopoulos as a jobbing actress navigating the instability of her profession, alcoholism, family tragedy and love. It is actress, director and screenwriter Herry’s fourth feature directorial credit after Elle L’... - ‘Paper Tiger’: What The Critics Are Saying About James Gray’s Cannes Film With Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson & Miles Teller
James Gray’s sixth film at the Cannes Film Festival, Paper Tiger, drew a ten-minute standing ovation last night following its world premiere at the Grand Theatre Lumiere. The movie, starring Scarlett Johansson, Adam Driver and Miles Teller, follows two brothers who pursue the American Dream but get entangled in a dangerous Russian mafia scheme... - ‘All The President’s Men‘ At 50: Key Players Describe A Prescient Look At Today’s Dysfunctional Political Landscape
In a special three-part series — including All the Presidents’ Men, Taxi Driver and Rocky — Deadline is looking back a half-century to 1976, an incredible year for movies. “We saw this movie as something that had a different level to it. It was monumental,” says All the President’s Men’s... - Japan’s K2 Pictures Unveils $33M Fund & Slate Additions Including Takashi Miike’s Kabuki Documentary
Japanese production and finance house K2 Pictures has announced the closing of its first film fund, through which it has raised $33M (JPY5BN), as well as new additions to its slate including Takashi Miike’s first documentary. At a press event in Cannes today, the company also said it has raised... - Triple Threat: Natasha Lyonne, Sean Lennon & Evan Ross Launch Ariadne; ‘Vitruvian Scumbag’ Transhumanism Docuseries Inaugural Offering From Indie Studio
EXCLUSIVE: A supergroup by any other name: Natasha Lyonne, Evan Ross and Sean Lennon have banded together to form indie studio Ariadne. Hitting the ground and the Croisette running, the first project from the new endeavor is transhumanism docuseries Vitruvian Scumbag, which started filming last month. With a moniker drawn... - Oscar-Winner Javier Bardem Blasts Trump, Says Toxic Masculinity Is “Creating Thousands Of Dead People”
Javier Bardem is in Cannes for the debut of Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s The Beloved, a psychological drama about an Oscar-winning director named Esteban Martinez trying to reconnect with his actress daughter whom he hasn’t seen in 13 years. Oh, and he’s also a recovering alcoholic given to fits of rage. Asked... - History-Making ‘Paper Tiger’ Producer Marco Perego Creates Call To Action With Artists’ Haven Collective: “Cultural Expression Is The Most Important Thing To Protect” – Cannes
Saturday night saw the buzzy Cannes premiere of James Gray’s Paper Tiger — complete with a late-night afterparty — but the next morning, one of its producers, Marco Perego, is still fresh and raring to go. He didn’t go to the party because, as he explains, over coffee at the... - Adam Driver On Lena Dunham Memoir Claims: “I’m Saving It All For My Book” – Cannes
Adam Driver was asked at the Cannes press conference for Paper Tiger about the acerbic claims made about him by Lena Dunham in her latest memoir Famesick, and well, he shut it down. “I have no comment on any of that. I’m saving it all for my book,” said the... - Tom Francis Has Auditioned For James Bond
Hot on the heels of Amazon’s announcement the other day that casting is now underway on the next James Bond film, the first new name to join the fray in a while has emerged – Tom Francis. The 26-year-old British stage actor is best known for his... - Javier Bardem Talks Genocide, A Hollywood Blacklist & The Tide Turning Politically: “Those Who Are Drawing Up The So-Called Blacklist Will Actually Be Exposed, And They Are The Ones Who Will Be Suffering”
“There is no B plan, no alternative, and this entails consequences, which I’m fully ready to shoulder.” That’s Javier Bardem, in Cannes discussing his new film The Beloved, which was shot in the Western Sahara. Given the politics of that region and the controversy over Bardem’s recent statements about the... - Markiplier’s ‘Iron Lung’ Set For May 31 Debut On YouTube
Iron Lung, the breakout feature from filmmaker and content creator Markiplier, will debut on YouTube on May 31st. The filmmaker announced the film’s YouTube premiere date this morning during a panel in Cannes, which was moderated by Deadline. The film will be available for purchase on YouTube. The release will... - Keanu Reeves To Lead Voice Cast Of Masashi Kawamura’s Edo Era-Set Animation ‘Hidari’
Keanu Reeves has signed up to lead the voice cast in Japanese animation director Masashi Kawamura’s long-awaited feature film extension of his viral stop-motion short Hidari. News of Reeve’s involvement in the project was announced at the Annecy Animation Showcase in Cannes on Sunday morning. The action-packed feature takes inspiration from... - ‘SNL UK’ Bows Out With Series Low Audience Up Against Eurovision Song Contest
SNL UK‘s first season came to a close on a bum note, ratings-wise. Up against stiff competition from the Eurovision Song Contest on BBC One, Sky’s adaptation of the iconic NBC comedy drew its lowest audience of the series. With Sex Education‘s Ncuti Gatwa guest presenting, Saturday Night Live UK... - Jackson May Get To Adapt Tolkien’s “Silmarillion”
Filmmaker Peter Jackson has revealed that he has had early talks to adapt further works in J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings” franchise, including some previously off-limits major material like “The Silmarillion”. Jackson helmed the original “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy in the early 2000s... - Lukas Dhont Returns To Cannes With Competition Title ‘Coward’ — Clip
We have a first look clip here from Coward, the first feature directed by Belgian filmmaker Lukas Dhont since his breakout 2022 film Close. Check out the clip above. Coward debuts on Thursday, May 21, in Competition at Cannes. The film stars Emmanuel Macchia in his debut film performance alongside... - ‘Saturday Night Live’ Wraps Season 51 With No Cast Goodbyes In Finale, Leaving Changes For Offseason
The host of the Saturday Night Live‘s Season 51 finale, Will Ferrell, exemplifies the typical trajectory of a successful SNL cast member — he spent seven seasons on the NBC late-night comedy program before embarking on a big Hollywood career. Things have changed over the past decade, with popular cast... - Tarek Al Arian Hits Cannes With Project Inspired by High Society Killer Marguerite Alibert & Sons of Rizk Prequel
EXCLUSIVE: Tarek Al Arian, who is best known for Arabic-language The Ladder and The Snake and Sons of Rizk franchises, is developing a drama about infamous early 20th Century French courtesan Marguerite Alibert. Alibert gained notoriety for her affair with the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VIII and then... - Paul McCartney Closes Out ‘SNL’ Season 51 With Encore Third Performance
Will Ferrell may have reached elite Saturday Night Live alumni status as a six-time host tonight, but it was musical guest Paul McCartney who brought the house down and closed out the show — and Season 51 as a whole — with a surprise third performance. During cast goodnights —... - Weekend Update Joke Swap’s Biggest Casualty Was Nearly Colin Jost’s “Award-Winning” Hair: “Send In The Barber”
It’s not an SNL closer unless there’s a Joke Swap. The time-honored Weekend Update tradition sees co-anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che trading jabs they wrote for each other. In no-holds-barred bits from the past, everything — and everyone — is game, including Jost’s wife, two-time Oscar-nominated actress Scarlett Johansson,... - Molly Shannon Surprises With ‘SNL’ Cameo As Handsy High School Theater Teacher In Resurrected Cut-For-Time Sketch
In a lengthier sketch featuring a majority of the Saturday Night Live cast members, Will Ferrell portrayed an eccentric and mean-spirited high school theater instructor. And what’s better than a problematic teacher played by Ferrell? Two — the second of which is played by none other than Molly Shannon. The... - Red Hot Chili Peppers Drummer Chad Smith Crashes Will Ferrell’s Opening Monologue, Pretending To Be The Night’s SNL Host
As Will Ferrell bounced down the stairs to take center stage at Studio 8H to kick off his sixth stint hosting Saturday Night Live, it became readily apparent something was … amiss. Hitting his mark to address the enthusiastic audience was not the Elf star but rather Red Hot Chili... - Will Ferrell Shows Up As Jeffrey Epstein To Yuk It Up With Old Pal Trump For Blistering ‘SNL’ Cold Open
Who knew that Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump singing Bill Wither’s ‘Just The Two of Us’ was the creepy comic duet we all needed? Saturday Night Live’s 51st Season came to an end today by beginning with a blistering cold open that had host Ferrell as the ghost of pedophile... - Quick News: XBOX, Who, Psycho, Gold, Chum
XBOX Xbox has rebranded itself… to XBOX. Following a survey of nearly 20,000 people, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has announced that the all caps spelling of the brand won the vote over the usual first letter capitalisation – and now the company has rebranded its official social... - “Paper Tiger” Leads Early Cannes Standing Ovations
The Cannes Film Festival is in full swing, and with it comes the event’s most famous barometer for film quality – the length of its often ridiculously long standing ovations. Both Variety and Deadline track the ovation lengths in minutes but seem to count the start and... - Paul Bettany Teases “Moving” & “Super Exciting” ‘VisionQuest’; Working With “Delicious” James Spader
Coming off the news that VisionQuest will head to small screens Oct. 14 of this year, star Paul Bettany is teasing the show as a “huge” swing in the vein of its predecessor WandaVision. In a recent interview with Josh Horowitz for his Happy Sad Confused podcast, the Emmy-nominated actor... - Hayden Panettiere Recalls Unsupportive ‘Nashville’ Set & Former Team: “Plenty Of People Who Made The Choice To Not Protect Me”
Hayden Panettiere is recalling her time on Nashville, saying the set of the ABC musical drama was unsupportive and isolating. In a new interview with The Times U.K. tied to the release of her memoir, This Is Me: A Reckoning, the child star also reflected on numerous negative experiences growing... - ‘The Beloved’ Review: Javier Bardem Stuns As A Director On The Verge In Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s Psychological Drama – Cannes Film Festival
Spain’s Rodrigo Sorogoyen has proven himself a master of the psychological thriller, whether the serial-killer kind (May God Save Us, 2016) the political kind (The Realm, 2018) or the true-crime kind (The Beasts, 2023). The Beloved, his first film in Competition at Cannes, is an incredible achievement that builds on... - Bulgaria Triumphs At Eurovision Song Contest 2026
Europe’s biggest music event has crowned a new victor. Bulgaria’s Dara triumphed in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 on Saturday night in Vienna, Austria, with her catchy song “Bangaranga.” It is the first time Bulgaria has won the contest, sweeping the leader board with an impressive 516 votes. The victory... - Ncuti Gatwa Roasts ‘Doctor Who’ Ratings In ‘Saturday Night Live UK’ Opening Monologue Ncuti Gatwa took a cheeky swipe at Doctor Who while on SNL UK hosting duties. The former Time Lord joked about the BBC sci-fi show’s ratings and plotlines during his Saturday Night Live UK opening monologue. Speaking from the SNL stage in London, Gatwa said: “I’ve had so many fantastic...
- A Flock Of Therouxs: Actual Louis Theroux Cameos In ‘SNL UK’ Sketch Roasting His Presenting Style
Louis Theroux proved he is not as thin-skinned as some of his Inside the Manosphere subjects by sending himself up on Saturday Night Live UK. The celebrated British documentary maker featured in a sketch roasting his presenting style, with a flock of Therouxs gathering in a cheap hotel room. Alongside... - ‘Paper Tiger’ Review: Adam Driver, Miles Teller, And Scarlett Johansson Find The Dark Side Of The American Dream In James Gray’s Riveting Crime Drama- Cannes Film Festival
James Gray’s new film, Paper Tiger, opens with the following quote from father of ancient Greek tragedy, Aeschylus (Agamemnon): Let there be wealth without tears; enough for the wise man who will ask no further. That is the ominous warning we are about to enter a world with characters who... - James Gray’s ‘Paper Tiger’ Roars In Cannes World Premiere With 10 Minute Standing Ovation James Gray’s sixth film at the Cannes Film Festival, Paper Tiger, drew a 10-minute standing ovation tonight in its world premiere at the Grand Theatre Lumiere. Amid the applause, the visibly-moved director stopped to acknowledge the crowd, thanking them for being the driving force behind keeping cinema alive. “Without you,...
- Brian Lindstrom Dies: Documentarian Was 65
Documentarian Brian Lindstrom, who directed and produced Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill, died at the age of 65 yesterday morning, his wife, Wild and Tiny Beautiful Things author Cheryl Strayed, announced on Instagram. “Brian Lindstrom died this morning the way he lived—with gentleness and courage, grace and gratitude... - ‘Saturday Night Live UK’ Cold Open: Keir Starmer’s Eurovision Viewing Party Gatecrashed By Labour’s Leadership Pretenders
SNL UK‘s cold open went in on political turmoil in the UK. With Prime Minister Keir Starmer facing a rebellion and resignation calls from within his own party, Sky’s comedy series featured leadership hopefuls gatecrashing 10 Downing Street. Wes Streeting (Jack Shep), Andy Burnham (Paddy Young), and “room for a... - Curry Barker Talks ‘Obsession’, His Breakout Horror Rise & Collaborating With Jason Blum On Future Projects
Curry Barker is quickly emerging as one of horror’s most exciting new voices. Even mega-producer Jason Blum has praised Barker as one of the most exciting horror filmmakers working today. With his latest film, Obsession, now playing, Barker sat down to discuss the project, his approach to horror, and what’s... - Neon’s ‘Clarissa’ Receives Hearty Standing Ovation Following Cannes Premiere
Arie and Chuko Esiri’s Clarissa is one of the more intriguing titles this year at Cannes. When the film and its cast were announced earlier this year by Neon, which acquired world rights, the announcement went viral. And this evening in Cannes, the film received a hearty standing ovation following... - Gold: New James Bond Must “Ooze Sex Appeal”
The other day, the news came that Amazon MGM Studios has officially started auditioning actors for the role of James Bond. In addition, British casting director veteran Nina Gold has been enlisted to help in the process. Gold has worked on many franchise films, including “Star Wars,”... - Michael Fassbender Joins Brady Corbet’s “World”
Michael Fassbender is in negotiations to join “Vox Lux” and “Childhood of a Leader” filmmaker Brady Corbet’s mysterious new feature film. Not a lot is known about the project, with Corbet offering the most clues in a previous interview where he said the whole tale spans from... - Seth Rogen Says “You Shouldn’t Be A Writer” If You Use AI, Calls It “Stupid Dog Sh*t”
Seth Rogen pulled exactly zero punches when asked about the supposed threat of AI in Hollywood. The 2x Golden Globe winner called AI-generated content “stupid dog shit” and went as far as to say that people who use AI in their writing “shouldn’t be a writer,” while discussing his and... - Jordan Firstman’s Buzzy ‘Club Kid’ Sparks Multiple Eight-Figure Offers In Cannes
Jordan Firstman’s buzzy Cannes UCR title Club Kid has been the talk of the festival and market this past 24 hours. Multiple suitors are in for the movie and what’s interesting is the size of those suitors. Multiple major studios have kicked the tyres on the project. Contrary to reports,... - ‘The Beloved’ Starring Javier Bardem Gets 7-Minute Ovation In Cannes
El Ser Querido (The Beloved) starring Oscar winner Javier Bardem got a rousing ovation in at its Cannes premiere. Applause in the Grand Theatre Lumiere for the film went on for seven minutes. Bardem hugged his castmates and director after the screening. See the video below. El Ser Querido was... - Curry Barker Considers ‘Obsession’ Sequel Or Anthology Series, Despite “Plot Hole” In Film: “It’s Broken”
Curry Barker’s directorial breakout is making a splash with its opening weekend, and he’s already considering a followup. The Obsession writer/director recently admitted to a “plot hole” that bothers him in his horror film, now in theaters, and how the rules of the One Wish Willow impacts a potential sequel... - James Cameron Gives Update On Next Two ‘Avatar’ Films: “Still Floating Out There”
As Avatar fans await the fourth and fifth titles in the franchise, James Cameron is mapping out a more efficient route to Pandora. The 3x Oscar winner recently gave an update on the next two upcoming entries in the franchise following last year’s Avatar: Fire and Ash, noting that he’s... - Mark Ruffalo Assumes “I’m Already On A List” For Opposing Paramount-Warner Bros Merger: “Vindictive Motherf*ckers”
As Mark Ruffalo continues to fight against Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, he suspects he’s already made some enemies in high places. The 4x Oscar nominee noted that he assumes he’s “already on a list” as he and attorney Norm Eisen urge state officials to enact antitrust laws and... - Nathan Lane Wants Jack Black To Star In A ‘Producers’ Broadway Revival: “The Only Guy I Could Think Of”
After 25 years, there’s only one person Nathan Lane could imagine taking over the role of theater producer Max Bialystock. The 3x Tony winner, who is currently nominated for Best Actor in a Play for Death of a Salesman, recently threw Jack Black’s name into the hat for a potential... - Trio Join Russell Crowe vs. Romans Film “Druid”
Rose Leslie (“Game of Thrones”), Andreas Pietschmann (“Nuremberg”) and Daniel Zovatto (“Don’t Breathe”) will join Russell Crowe in the action-drama “The Last Druid”. Just over a quarter century since “Gladiator,” Crowe will once again take on the Roman Empire in this story about a Roman Emperor who... - James Franco Joins “John Rambo” Cast
After years away from major films, actor James Franco is returning, with the actor having joined the cast of the new “John Rambo” film. Variety reports that Franco will only have a small role in the feature, which was shot in Thailand from January through to March.... - Darren Aronofsky Talks Panned ‘On This Day… 1776′, Trio Of Primordial Soup Projects & Industry Fears – Cannes AI Summit
Black Swan and Requiem for a Dream director Darren Aronofsky has revealed he is pushing on with American Revolution-themed AI project On This Day… 1776, the first part of which was widely panned on its release in January. The director told the AI for Talent Summit in Cannes on Saturday... - ‘Sheep In The Box’ Review: Hirokazu Koreeda Turns The Stuff Of Dystopian Nightmares Into A Beautiful Fairytale Study Of Loss – Cannes Film Festival
Who do the dead belong to? This strange but thoughtful question is incredibly on brand for Japan’s Hirokazu Koreeda, and he explores it in one of his purest, most dream-like films to date. Built around three extraordinary performances, including one from first-timer Kuwaki Rumi, it’s a light yet somehow very... - ‘Rocky’ At 50: Sylvester Stallone Recalls Rising Up To The Challenge Of His Rivals At The Oscars: “People Were Looking For Something Life-Affirming” In a special three-part series — including All the Presidents’ Men and Taxi Driver — Deadline is looking back a half-century at 1976, an incredible year for movies. Things could have gone very differently for Sylvester Stallone in the year he broke out; by 1976, he was just a jobbing...
- Rose Leslie, Andreas Pietschmann & Daniel Zovatto Join Russell Crowe In ‘The Last Druid’; ‘Gladiator’ Star To Battle Roman Empire Again From June — Cannes Market
EXCLUSIVE: Rose Leslie (Game Of Thrones), Andreas Pietschmann (Nuremberg), and Daniel Zovatto (Don’t Breathe) are joining Oscar winner Russell Crowe in action-drama The Last Druid, which will begin production on June 8 in Barcelona and the Canary Islands, Spain. A quarter century after Crowe waged war on the Roman Empire in Gladiator, the... - Breaking Baz @ Cannes: The New James Bond Must “Ooze Sex Appeal,” Says 007 Casting Director; Jordan Firstman’s ‘Club Kid’ Party Rocks The Croisette
EXCLUSIVE: The actor chosen to play the next James Bond has got “to ooze sex appeal,” as well as the obvious stuff, like well, actually being able to act, says 007 casting director Nina Gold. Plus, as this column noted way back, the successful applicant picked to take on Ian Fleming’s Commander... - Michael Winterbottom’s Hemingway Adaptation ‘A Farewell To Arms’, Starring Tom Blyth, Heads To Cannes Market With Embankment & Tribune Pictures
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