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Gullane Unveils Cao Hamburger, Sandra Kogut Films (EXCLUSIVE)

Brazilian production powerhouse Gullane, which is behind Netflix's "Senna" and Cannes competition title "Motel Destino," has closed international co-production pacts on new projects from Cao Hamburger ("The Year My Parents Went on Vacation") and Sandra Kogut ("Three Summers"). France's Playtime and Portugal's Ukbar Filmes will co-produce Hamburger's "School Without Walls." Playtime will also handle international […]

Pat Sajak’s Wheel of Fortune final appearance date set

After 41 seasons spanning 43 years, Pat Sajak’s time as host of Wheel of Fortune will come to an end in less than three weeks.

The making of Jimmy Anderson: ‘Like a golden nugget falling into your lap’

It all started with a phone call. “It was highly unusual for Val to ring me. In fact I don’t think she ever did before or since, that wasn’t her style at all,” says John Stanworth, recalling how Valerie Brown, the wife of the then captain of Burnley CC, Peter Brown, telephoned one Sunday evening in the late-90s. It would be a tipoff worth interrupting Antiques Roadshow. A different kind of rare and inestimable commodity was about to be...

Winners of Eurovision, from ABBA to Celine Dion and Nemo

Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldaña and Karla Sofía Gascón on Crafting Cannes Standout ‘Emilia Pérez': ‘This Movie Is About the Power of Femininity'

"Emilia Pérez," the latest Cannes-premiering film from French auteur Jaques Audiard, is many things at once: a gritty crime film, an ambitious musical and a spotlight on trans issues. At the center of the Spanish-language movie are three women – Rita (Zoe Saldaña), Jessi (Selena Gomez) and the title character Emilia Pérez (Karla Sofía […]

Cannes ACID Opener ‘Kyuka' Sold to France, Greece and Benelux by Heretic (EXCLUSIVE)

Athens-based sales and production outfit Heretic has sold key territories on the Cannes Film Festival’s ACID sidebar opening film, Greece’s “Kyuka: Before Summer’s End.” Heretic has sealed distribution deals for France with The Dark, Benelux with Gusto Entertainment and Greece with Cinobo. Directed by feature debutant Kostis Charamountanis, who previously directed several acclaimed shorts, the […]

31 Ridiculous Outfits From Movies Set In The Future

Movies set in the future often get things very wrong, and these outfits are no exception.

Bella Hoare: My family has run this bank since 1672 – I won’t apologise for being authentically posh

I meet Bella Hoare on a warm May morning in the garden of her thatched Georgian cottage on the Stourhead estate in Wiltshire, where her family have had a home for more than 300 years. Hoare, 50, appears suddenly from behind an ornamental fountain in jeans and white patched shirt, looking so much the spit of an en plein air artist you almost expect ...

Jesse Plemons Tries to Unpack ‘Kinds of Kindness'

Jesse Plemons has become an undisputed auteur's favorite. The 36-year-old star's beguiling unshowiness onscreen has landed him memorable parts in films from Paul Thomas Anderson (The Master), Steven Spielberg (Bridge of Spies, The Post), Martin Scorsese (The Irishman, Killers of the Flower Moon), Charlie Kaufman (I'm Thinking of Ending Things), Adam McKay (Vice) and Jane Campion (The Power of the Dog), among so many others. Arguably even more...

Banks host K-pop concerts to improve brand image

Multiple commercial banks plan to host K-pop concerts beginning in June to capitalize on the global popularity of K-pop as a way to improve their respective brand images.

The films of Ridley Scott, ranked

Ridley Scott is pretty incredible. He’s been nominated for Best Director three times but is not merely resting on his laurels. Scott is in his 80s, but when will he retire?

Japanese Animation Powerhouse Studio Ghibli Makes History With Honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes

When Studio Ghibli receives its honorary Palme d'Or May 19 at the Cannes Film Festival, the creative home to Hayao Miyazaki - arguably the most admired and influential living animation director - will make history. This marks the first time an honorary Palme d'Or has been given to a group, which sits well with the […]

Cannes Legend Jia Zhangke on His "Very Emotional" New Film ‘Caught by the Tides'

Across his 25-year career, Jia Zhangke has become the de facto face of independent-minded Chinese cinema - and the Cannes Film Festival has arguably been the most important institution to help him hoist that flag on the world stage. Beginning with his 2002 drama Unknown Pleasures, the 53-year-old auteur has landed in Cannes' main competition seven […]

‘Hamlet' Starring Riz Ahmed Bought by Focus Features for International Rights (EXCLUSIVE)

Focus Features has bought international rights to “Hamlet,” Aneil Karia’s London-set modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s famed play starring Oscar winner Riz Ahmed. Morfydd Clark (“Saint Maud,” “Rings of Power”) and Joe Alwyn (“Kinds of Kindness”) also star in the film, which wrapped production at the end of last year and was acquired by Focus Features some […]

Cynthia Erivo says themes in Wicked resonate with LGBT community

The British actress and singer received an award for her activism within the LGBT+ community from US star Jada Pinkett-Smith.

The Bullet by Tom Lee review – a complicated inheritance

The year 2008 “should have been a good time in my life”, the novelist Tom Lee reveals in this memoir. He was a new father, homeowner, and his first book was imminent. Instead, he was in emotional freefall because of acute anxiety. “I had forgotten how to be,” he writes. The bullet of the title is mental illness, one he felt was heading his way, because of its impact on his family. Both of Lee’s parents were institutionalised at the now defunct...

20 rom-coms that men like to watch

Who said rom-coms were only for women? Check out these 20 examples of the genre that everyone can enjoy.

25 must-watch three-hour movies to help you pass the time

We're not talking about "The Godfather" or "Titanic". We know you've seen those. Here are 25 long hauls begging for your suddenly abundant spare time!

78 Classic Movies You Need to Watch at Least Once

The essentials. (Netflix password not included.)

Boiling Point star Vinette Robinson: ‘Sometimes when dinner’s ready, I’ll shout Service!’

Actor Vinette Robinson, 42, is best known for playing chef Carly in the Boiling Point film and TV series, and civil rights campaigner Rosa Parks in Doctor Who. After growing up in Bradford and training at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art, she began her career in theatre, including roles at the RSC and the National Theatre. Her other TV roles include Sherlock, The Lazarus Project, Six Four, The A Word and Black Mirror. She now stars in...

The 25 greatest Prince songs of all time

Fix yourself a snack of starfish and coffee (with maple syrup and jam), and prepare to be outraged at the hundreds of brilliant tracks that have been omitted from this list.

The 32 most-watched shows in British TV history ever

Brits sat down and tuned in in their millions for these record-breaking broadcasts

Bridgerton lead star claims Israel is committing 'war crimes' in Gaza

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Coughlan discussed the potential repercussions of her stance on Palestine, especially amid the volatile backdrop of the entertainment industry.

It Feels Too Early For Network TV To Start Canceling Shows, But NBC Just Got The Ball Rolling

The TV season looks a bit different this year, given that the since-resolved SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes had an impact on programming this year. With most shows returning in February this year, we’re truly still in the thick of 2024 network programming. Delays or not though, it’s a bit early to be thinking about cancellations at this point. However, such decisions have already been made over at NBC, it seems. The company got the ball rolling by dropping the ax on two series that fell under the umbrella of unscripted content. NBC has officially canceled both "LA Fire and Rescue" and "Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge." The news comes by way of Deadline, which laid out the network’s plans for games shows during the coming summer. Both of the discarded shows made their debuts in 2023, and each only had one season. A formal reason for their exclusions from the 2024 TV schedule have not been given by the entertainment conglomerate.

Cannes Unsold Gems: The Best Films Yet to Land U.S. Distribution

THR puts the spotlight on the best films from the festival circuit that have yet to land a U.S. distribution deal. La Cocina Directed by Alonso Ruizpalacios From Anthony Bourdain giving American readers an inside look at the rock 'n' roll restaurant industry in Kitchen Confidential to Nancy Meyers' citrus-dotted white marble countertops in enviable home kitchens, modern American audiences have had […]

Meet the unusual singer of 'The Code' - Eurovision winner Nemo Mettler

27 Iconic Action Movie Quotes That Will Never Get Old

The difference between great action movies and just ok ones is definitely how quippy and quotable they are. Here's a list of the quotes we never get tired of in action movies.

The 25 best hitman movies

Here are 25 titles that hit their target.

Cassie's Husband Speaks Out In Wake Of New Video Showing Diddy Assaulting Her

The footage, obtained by CNN, shows the singer-songwriter being beaten, kicked and dragged down a hallway by Sean "Diddy" Combs, in 2016.

The week in TV: Better Off Dead?; Bridgerton; The Gathering; The Big Cigar – review

Better Off Dead? (BBC One) | iPlayer Bridgerton (Netflix) The Gathering (Channel 4) | channel4.com The Big Cigar (Apple TV+) Every so often, a documentary comes along that unnerves you so much you half-wish you hadn’t seen it. Better Off Dead? (BBC One) is one such programme. Presented by Silent Witness actor and disability activist Liz Carr, who’s had arthrogryposis – congenital joint contracture – since childhood, it delivers a passionate and...

'Stand by Me' Movie Cast: Through The Years

Here's another classic! Stand by Me is a coming-of-age comedy-drama movie based on the Stephen King novella The Body and was first released in 1986.Stand By Me Movie Cast Then & NowThe movie's plot depicts the narrator "Gordie Lachance" as he finds out his childhood friend "Chris Chambers" has died in a stabbing incident. He then reflects on a life-changing weekend spent with "Chris" and two other friends in childhood when they searched for a dead body.Where is the Stand By Me cast, now over 30 years after the movie came out? Find out in this gallery.

In ‘Blue Sun Palace,' U.S.-Made Critics Week Charmer, Constance Tsang Reframes the Chinese Immigrant Tale With Empathy – and a Stellar Cast

First-time feature director Constance Tsang makes a splash in Cannes with "Blue Sun Palace," the first U.S. film in Critics Week that is in the Mandarin Chinese language. Set in a massage parlor, staffed with Chinese immigrants, in Queens, New York, the melodramatic film tells of how the romantic relationship between a man and a […]

German star at Cannes condemns ‘madness’ of protective culture for UK child actors

Is Britain leading the way in protecting young people and children from the potential traumas of working on a film set, or has it all gone far too far? Two of the most prominent European stars attending the Cannes film festival, both with high-profile premieres, have very different views. Franz Rogowski, the acclaimed German actor who plays a key role in Bird, British director Andrea Arnold’s contender for the top Palme d’Or prize, said this...

Guy Maddin's ‘Rumours' Starring Cate Blanchett Gets Nearly Six-Minute Ovation In Cannes Debut

Cate Blanchett helped make it starry red carpet Saturday evening at the Cannes Film Festival world premiere of Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson and Galen Johnson's Rumours. The comedy, which is playing out of competition at the Cannes Film Festival, received a nearly six-minute standing ovation after it ended at the Palais. The film follows the […]

The 10 most underrated Pete Townshend songs

From The Who’s forgotten singles to unsung solo gems, these are 10 classic Pete Townshend songs you’ll never hear on CSI

Arts Calendar: Happenings for the Week of May 19

Furiosa gets an origin story in the latest ‘Mad Max,’ Garfield pulls off a heist in a new film, Shane Gillis runs an auto shop in a Netflix comedy and more.

Zac Brown ‘Took the Steps Necessary' to Protect Family With Kelly Yazdi Lawsuit, Singer Says

Brown, who is separated from estranged wife Kelly Yazdi, tells Billboard he wishes to "protect my family from online harassment and speculation."

Jeff Daniels Feared ‘Dumb and Dumber' Toilet Scene Would "End" His Acting Career

Jeff Daniels is looking back at his time filming the infamous toilet scene in Dumb and Dumber and how he feared it would end his acting career. The actor, known for several of his more dramatic roles, recently told USA Today that even his agents warned him about taking on the role of Harry, the […]

20 facts you might not know about 'The Big Lebowski'

Would you be interested in 20 facts about The Big Lebowski? If so, you’re in luck. If not, that’s just, like, your opinion, man.

‘SNL' Season 49 Finale Sets Stage For Anniversary As Cast Leave Possible Goodbyes For Next Year

There are a plenty of longtime Saturday Night cast members, yet there were no big exits — or hints of departures — on tonight's Season 49 finale of the venerable NBC late-night program. No SNL veterans were tearing up at the end of their sketches like Kate McKinnon did in the 2022 finale, it was […]

What time is 'American Idol' finale tonight? Top 3 contestants, guests, where to watch

Abi Carter, Jack Blocker, and Will Moseley will battle it one last time during the "American Idol" season 22 finale on Sunday May 19, 2024.

'Ernest Cole: Lost and Found' Director Raoul Peck: ‘There Is a Fight to Be Had About the State of the World'

Raoul Peck’s life is as fascinating as his films, filled with unexpected twists and turns. From his early stints as a cab driver and journalist, to a minister of culture post in his native Haiti, to teaching, to founding his Velvet Film production shingle to his breakthrough when he earned an Oscar nomination as producer/director […]

The 29 Meanest Villains In '90s Movies

Want to take a trip down memory lane and see some unforgettable and incredible mean '90s movies villains?

Winners of the 2024 ACM Country Music Awards

Review: Captain America: The First Avenger is the MCU's unsung hero

Captain America: The First Avenger started it all for the MCU's Star-Spangled Man and it holds up incredibly well all these years later.

'I Saw the TV Glow' director breaks down that emotional ending, teases potential sequel

"I Saw the TV Glow" director Jane Schoenbrun tells USA TODAY about the A24 movie's trans allegory, “truthful” ending and plans for a sequel.

TrustNordisk Boards Marjana Jankovic's ‘Home' (EXCLUSIVE)

Copenhagen-based TrustNordisk has picked up international rights to the Danish drama "Home" by actor-turned director Marijana Jankovic ("The House That Jack Built"). For her debut feature, Jancovic has assembled a high-profile cast that includes Claes Bang ("The Square"), Jesper Christensen ("Spectre", "Casino Royal"), Trine Dyrholm (2024 Cannes competition title "The Girl With the Needle"), Dejan […]

Swiss Films, Visions du Réel Give Voice to the Discriminated at First Cannes Docs Swiss Showcase

Ranked third in Europe for its yearly output of documentaries, according to the European Audiovisual Observatory, with more than 70 titles in 2023, the small but prolific filmmaking nation will unveil four of its most promising features at the Swiss Cannes Docs Showcase, May 19. The event is jointly organised by the national promotional agency […]

‘Eephus' Review: An Existential Baseball Comedy That's Less About the Game Than a Dying Pastime

Film critic and cinematographer Carson Lund's debut feature, about a final ball game between a bunch of aging players, premiered in the Directors' Fortnight sidebar at Cannes.

Jake Gyllenhaal Sings Boyz II Men in ‘SNL' Season 49 Finale Opening Monologue

Jake Gyllenhaal decided to showcase his vocal talent during the Season 49 finale of “Saturday Night Live.” The actors began serendaring the audience with a rendition of Boyz II Men’s “End of the Road.” During the ballad, Gyllenhaal switched up the lyrics, claiming he was the very last choice to host for the finale. He croons, […]