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Made In India: The World's Biggest Film Industry Hasn't Had A Film In The Cannes Competition Since 1994 … Until Now

The first iteration of the Cannes Film Festival, planned for 1939, was scuppered when Germany invaded Poland to trigger the start of World War II. But when the festival finally got off the ground in 1946, Indian cinema came out swinging. Mounted shortly after the conclusion of the war, the first “real” Cannes Film Festival […]

2024-05-18T07:35:08Z

John Oates talks ‘Reunion’ and the likelihood of one with Daryl Hall

It was 1974 when John Oates and Daryl Hall first landed on the Billboard Hot 100 with their hit single “She’s Gone.”

2024-05-18T04:01:31Z

Chris Hemsworth leant into his Furiosa character’s commonality with dictators

Chris Hemsworth leant into his Furiosa character’s commonality with dictators - The Australian actor said on paper, his character was ‘quite layered’.

2024-05-17T21:46:07Z

29 of the most iconic celebrity cameos in TV and film history

What do celebrities have in common? Delighting audiences with a surprise cameo.

2024-05-18T01:11:38Z

‘The Sopranos' Star Toni Kalem Explores Family History in Adapting Lore Segal's Wartime Novel ‘Other People's Houses' (EXCLUSIVE)

Writer, director and actress Toni Kalem (“The Sopranos”) is adapting Lore Segal’s internationally acclaimed 1964 semi-autobiographical novel “Other People’s Houses,” about a Jewish child refugee who finds asylum in Britain via the Kindertransport rescue effort. The story follows a 10-year-old Jewish girl from Vienna who is sent to England as part of the 1938 children’s […]

2024-05-18T04:41:26Z

3 underrated Netflix movies you should watch this weekend (May 17-19)

Looking for some good films to watch on Netflix this weekend? Then stream these underrated movies starring The Fall Guy's Emily Blunt, Mark Strong, and more.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

2024-05-17T21:41:55Z

Oh, Canada: Richard Gere’s reunion with his American Gigolo director is a dismal, sexless snooze

Paul Schrader’s Oh, Canada tells a story that isn’t remotely worth telling, being the memoirs of an unreliable narrator who could bore for the entire Commonwealth. The culprit is Leonard Fife (Richard Gere), a renowned documentary-maker who’s close to death, and spends most of the film talking on camera for what’s meant to be his final interview. H...

2024-05-17T21:35:11Z

Jo Wood: The Rolling Stones won’t happen again – It’s not wild enough now

Jo Wood has a sign hanging up in the kitchen: “Glam-ma,” it says. “A glamorous woman with grandchildren who is too young and fabulous to be called Grandma.” It feels appropriate. At 69, the model, entrepreneur and former Mrs Ronnie Wood has 10 grandchildren, to whom she seems devoted – when we speak, a gaggle of grandsons is about to arrive for the...

2024-05-18T06:01:01Z

20 recording artists who reinvented themselves early in their career

All musicians need time to hone their craft and find themselves as human beings. In the course of doing so, they sometimes release really embarrassing albums that are wildly different from what made them famous.

2023-05-15T17:46:02Z

Ruben Östlund Regular Partner Film i Väst Hikes Co-Pros with Noomi Rapace Starrer ‘Mother,' Flags Five Films in Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)

Billed the ‘Trollywood' of the North for its close ties to talent, the leading Scandinavian regional film fund Film i Väst in Sweden's Trollhättan has boarded the Noomi Rapace starrer "Mother, to be helmed by Macedonia's Teona Stugar Mitevska. The biopic, in which Rapace will play the legendary religious figure Mother Teresa, will mark the […]

2024-05-18T06:56:35Z

‘Lamb' Scribe Sjón Boards Gothic Drama ‘The Wolf Will Tear Your Immaculate Hands' From ‘Clara Sola''s Nathalie Álvarez Mesén ‘(EXCLUSIVE)

Maverick Icelandic scribe Sjón, Oscar-nominated for the lyrics of Lars von Trier's "Dancer in the Dark" and co-writer of the eerie Cannes Un Certain Regard title "Lamb," has teamed up with multi-awarded Swedish-Costa-Rican Nathalie Álvarez-Mesén ("Clara Sola") on her sophomore feature "The Wolf Will Tear Your Immaculate Hands,", Variety has learned. The English-language gothic period drama is […]

2024-05-18T07:26:40Z

20 Black artists who deserve a documentary

Over the last few years, fans have watched documentaries on music legends such as Janet Jackson, Tina Turner, Clarence Avant, Quincy Jones, and many more. Here is a list of Black artists that should tell their life stories in a documentary format.

2022-07-07T15:24:58Z

Doctor Who: Boom review – A bit of a damp squib only saved by brilliant performances

Doctor Who: Boom review – A bit of a damp squib only saved by brilliant performances - 2/5 This episode wrestles with chunky themes – the dangers of AI, religious extremism, and the parasitic wickedness of the arms industry. But the execution is wishy-washy

2024-05-18T05:07:15Z

29 Actors We Still Want To See In The MCU

Here are some actors we want to see in the MCU at some point in the future.

2024-05-17T22:13:49Z

Mark Damon, B-movie heartthrob, spaghetti Western cowboy and later indie movie mogul – obituary

Mark Damon, who has died aged 91, enjoyed two bites at the Hollywood cherry, first as a toothy B-movie performer, then as a financier and producer of several worldwide hits, including Das Boot (1981) and The Lost Boys (1987). His company Producers Sales Organization rethought the way films were sold internationally; initiating the now-standard prac...

2024-05-18T05:05:49Z

Aaron Eckhart Returning for Canine Action Thriller Sequel ‘Muzzle: City of Wolves' (EXCLUSIVE)

Aaron Eckhart (“The Dark Knight,” “Sully”) is set to return to the “Muzzle” universe in action thriller “Muzzle: City of Wolves.” The actioner marks the sequel to “Muzzle” and will be directed by John Stalberg Jr. (Lionsgate's “Crypto”), who also directed the first installment. Jacob Michael King (“Caviar”) wrote the script from a story by Carlyle Eubank (“The Signal”) and Stalberg Jr. In […]

2024-05-18T05:41:32Z

Kinds of Kindness review: Emma Stone and Jessie Plemons shine in these intelligent and darkly funny tales

Kinds of Kindness review: Emma Stone and Jessie Plemons shine in these intelligent and darkly funny tales - 4/5 Although it lacks the totally out-there oddness of Yorgos Lanthimos’ earlier works and the richness of his latter films like Poor Things and The Favourite, his trademark inventiveness is here in spades

2024-05-18T06:46:52Z

Long Week? ‘The Voices' Is the Rare Midnight Movie Better Enjoyed Alone

Starring Ryan Reynolds as a sweetheart serial killer, this fantastical scary movie got solid reviews out of Sundance 2014 but lives on as a tragicomic shocker perfect for streaming solo.

2024-05-18T05:22:38Z

20 essential songs with one-word titles

One-word song titles highlight how artists can show impact and power with a simple statement. Here is a list of memorable songs throughout the years with one-word titles.

2024-04-14T03:16:53Z

Matt Dillon Thriller ‘Haunted Heart' From Fernando Trueba Sells to Signature for U.K. (Exclusive)

Signature Entertainment has acquired the U.K. and Irish rights to the Matt Dillon thriller Haunted Heart from Film Constellation. The feature, produced by Oscar-winning director Fernando Trueba (Belle Epoque) and Fenia Cossovitsa (Blind Sun), is directed by Trueba from a script he co-wrote with Rylend Grant (State of Consciousness). In addition to Dillon, the film […]

2024-05-18T04:50:33Z

Jessica Biel Says She Was Ready To Quit Hollywood if ‘The Sinner' Didn't Sell

Jessica Biel was so invested in making The Sinner that she was ready to quit Hollywood if the anthology series didn’t sell. Biel, who earned an Emmy and Golden Globe nomination for her season one role as Cora Tennetti and continued to executive produce the anthology series through its four seasons at USA, detailed on […]

2024-05-17T21:34:25Z

20 of the greatest love songs in country music history

In a genre that's all about "three chords and the truth," it's really no surprise that love songs are a major player in country music. From the genre's origins, love songs have played a prominent role both on the charts and in the hearts of country music fans everywhere.

2022-07-15T04:10:09Z

Anne Robinson confirms she is dating Queen Camilla’s ex-husband Andrew Parker Bowles

Anne Robinson confirms she is dating Queen Camilla’s ex-husband Andrew Parker Bowles - ‘Mind your own business,’ Robinson says

2024-05-18T04:32:30Z

Trump and Melania attend Barron’s graduation after she failed to show at hush money trial

Trump and Melania attend Barron’s graduation after she failed to show at hush money trial - Former president and first lady attended ceremony in Palm Beach, Florida after judge overseeing Trump’s criminal trial granted permission for him to be there

2024-05-17T14:41:02Z

Which James Bond theme song is the best Bond theme song?

Excluding any theme songs that aren't canon to the original series, here is a ranking of the Bond theme songs from weakest to best.

2022-03-18T15:02:01Z

Cannes: Kiefer Sutherland Set for Action Thriller ‘Sierra Madre' (Exclusive)

Kiefer Sutherland is set to star in action thriller Sierra Madre. The story centers on Sutherland’s Captain Jordan Wright and his squadron, who are granted leave from their mission to attend a crewmate's wedding in Mexico. While there, festivities are interrupted by a murderous cartel, and, as Jordan attempts to lead his remaining men to […]

2024-05-18T04:05:32Z

Famous white actors controversially cast in non-white roles

The casting choices in Hollywood have sparked controversy in recent years due to the frequent selection of white actors to portray characters of different races, a practice commonly referred to as "whitewashing." Despite the public outcry over actors of color being considered to play fictional heroes like Spider-Man or James Bond, there has been minimal backlash when white actors portray real-life characters of color. Throughout their careers, numerous white stars have assumed non-white roles on screen. Click on to discover who they are.

2023-09-27T09:45:24Z

Person charged in random assault on actor Steve Buscemi in New York

Person charged in random assault on actor Steve Buscemi in New York - A person wanted in connection with the random assault on actor Steve Buscemi on a New York City street earlier this month has been taken into police custody

2024-05-17T21:12:09Z

Madonna shares choir's video with 19.8m followers

The singing group receives hundreds of comments after being spotted by the Queen of Pop.

2024-05-18T05:34:16Z

See What 'The Brady Bunch' Cast Looks Like Now

Marcia STILL looks amazing.

2024-04-26T20:50:52Z

‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 2: Release Date, Trailer, Cast

It’s time to dust off those swords. Prime Video has confirmed The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season two release date as 29 August 2024. The latest premiere information arrived alongside a stunning first teaser trailer for the upcoming season of the Tolkien TV series adaptation, which was reportedly Prime Video’s ‘most expensive’ production ever. […]

2024-05-18T07:15:17Z

Emmy Russell on Moving on From 'American Idol' With Her New Single

Emmy Russell on the release of her first post-'American Idol' single, 'Redemption'

2024-05-17T22:16:31Z

Jeremy Renner Recalls Falling Asleep Filming ‘Mayor of Kingstown' After Accident: "Worked Me Too Hard"

Jeremy Renner is sharing some unexpected physical challenges he faced once he returned to filming Mayor of Kingstown following his devastating snowplow accident. The actor went back to work on season three of his Paramount+ drama one year after being run over by a snowcat at his home in Reno, Nevada, on Jan. 1, 2023. […]

2024-05-18T06:20:57Z

Cannes Rising Stars: ‘Queens of Drama' Actors Louiza Aura and Gio Ventura Light up the Screen

Gio Ventura was first introduced to acting via a poster in his high school, which was a call for auditions for a student short film. "I went to the casting and then I realized that the role was inspired by my ex-girlfriend. [The director] didn't know I recognized her," Ventura says with a laugh. "It was […]

2024-05-18T04:20:29Z

Jacob Elordi Skips Cannes as Crying Paul Schrader Accepts 4-Minute Standing Ovation for ‘Oh, Canada'

Paul Schrader shed tears as his new film “Oh, Canada” earned a four-minute standing ovation at Cannes Film Festival on Friday night. Jacob Elordi was notably absent from the premiere, possibly because he is filming Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein,” in which he stars as The Monster. After the ovation finished, Schrader addressed Elordi not being […]

2024-05-17T22:25:10Z

Rafe Spall: ‘Men’s bodies in film give an unrealistic idea of masculinity’

Rafe Spall: ‘Men’s bodies in film give an unrealistic idea of masculinity’ - THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW: The actor talks to Charlotte O’Sullivan about objectification, weight loss, the return of family sitcom ‘Trying’ and how acting with his co-star Esther Smith ‘elevates the show’ for him

2024-05-18T05:07:24Z

Shia LaBeouf’s new film debuts with terrible score on Rotten Tomatoes

The epic sci-fi has firmly divided critics.

2024-05-18T07:06:40Z

How India-Set Nepal-Shot ‘The Shameless' Transitioned From Documentary to Adult Animation to Cannes Un Certain Regard Fiction Feature

Bulgarian-American filmmaker Konstantin Bojanov’s Cannes Film Festival Un Certain Regard selection “The Shameless” has taken 14 years to come to fruition. Bojanov previously directed the documentary “Invisible” (2005), followed by his Cannes-debuting fiction feature debut “Avé” (2011). Post “Avé” and prior to his 2017 Rotterdam selection “Light Thereafter,” which starred Barry Keoghan and Kim Bodnia, […]

2024-05-18T07:56:47Z

Cannes Classics Title ‘The Churning': Inside the Restoration of 1976 Indian Masterpiece

The restored version of Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal’s 1976 masterpiece “Manthan” (“The Churning”) is screening at the Cannes Film Festival’s Cannes Classics strand. Shot by DoP Govind Nihalani in rural Gujarat, western India, the film is produced by 500,000 farmers who contributed towards its making, under the banner Gujarat Milk Co-Op Marketing Federation Ltd. The […]

2024-05-18T07:56:55Z

The 20 best films about pilots

Sure, most of these movies are something we’d never want to watch on a plane, but they are worthwhile films about pilots. Here are some of our favorites.

2021-01-25T20:39:12Z

Brent Spiner saw Star Trek: Nemesis' lackluster box office perfromance as a message from the fans

By the time Star Trek: Nemesis released in 2002, the resurrected Star Trek franchise had been on the air for fifteen years, with Star Trek: The Next Generation starting the ball rolling in 1987. The film was up against stiff competition when it opened as Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets had just released a month earlier while the James Bond ...

2024-05-17T23:47:54Z

‘Harry Potter' Star Tom Felton to Topline $15 Million Action/Sci-Fi Film ‘Altered' (EXCLUSIVE)

Tom Felton, best-known for his role as Draco Malfoy in the “Harry Potter” franchise, is to star in the $15 million action/sci-fi film “Altered,” alongside Richard Brake (“Game of Thrones,” “Barbarian,” “Mayor of Kingstown”), Igor Jijikine (“Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull”), Aggy Adams (“The Witcher”) and Liza Bugulova. The film is […]

2024-05-18T05:26:21Z

Who is John Rebus, the hero of Ian Rankin’s detective novels?

Who is John Rebus, the hero of Ian Rankin’s detective novels? - Over 29 books, turns out we’ve learned quite a lot

2024-05-18T07:01:58Z

Wild Bunch Nabs Ron Perlman-Led ‘The Gentleman,' Plus ‘Undercover' (EXCLUSIVE)

In a deal sealed at Cannes, Spain's Film Factory has closed France with Wild Bunch on action film "The Gentleman" as well as crime thriller "Undercover." The directorial debut of seasoned Mexican cinematographer Luis Gabriel Beristáin ("Blade II," "The Beekeeper"), "The Gentleman" stars Ron Perlman as Theo, an aging former U.S. soldier who pays Olga, […]

2024-05-18T05:56:33Z

‘Succession's' Nicholas Braun in Talks to Join Ruben Ostlund's ‘The Entertainment System Is Down' (EXCLUSIVE)

“Succession” star Nicholas Braun is in talks to star in Ruben Östlund’s “The Entertainment System Is Down.” Keanu Reeves, Kirsten Dunst and Daniel Brühl are already on board the buzzy satire. “The Entertainment System Is Down” is one of the sexiest packages being shopped at the Cannes Film Market, where the Coproduction Office has launched […]

2024-05-18T05:41:23Z

After Life actor overwhelmed by social media love

Ethan Lawrence says "we run the risk of having an enormous brain drain in this industry".

2024-05-18T05:34:11Z

Fans Support Valerie Bertinelli After She Shares Vulnerable Video About Motherhood

"Thank you for your courage and honesty."

2024-05-17T21:16:33Z

Jessica Biel explains why her marriage to Justin Timberlake is ‘a work in progress’

Jessica Biel explains why her marriage to Justin Timberlake is ‘a work in progress’ - Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake have been married since 2012

2024-05-17T20:46:27Z

Dabney Coleman, actor who specialized in curmudgeons, dies at 92

NEW YORK (AP) — Dabney Coleman, the mustachioed character actor who specialized in smarmy villains like the chauvinist boss in "9 to 5" and the nasty TV director in "Tootsie," has died. He was 92.

2024-05-17T22:19:37Z

Johnny Depp's ‘Modì' Gets Italian Distribution Via Be Water and Maestro Distribution (EXCLUSIVE)

The Johnny Depp-directed film "Modì," about Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani, has secured a distribution deal in Italy, where it will be released by emerging production/distribution player Be Water. Above is a first-look image from the set of the film, which is now in post. “Modì” stars Italy’s Riccardo Scamarcio as the bad boy painter and […]

2024-05-18T07:26:46Z