Cannes Film Festival Kicks Off with Market Buzz and Hollywood Attendance Debate
The Cannes Film Festival has begun, featuring a bustling film market with new project announcements and sales, alongside ongoing discussions and concerns regarding Hollywood's participation. Festival organizers have voiced hopes for major studio films to return in the future.
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Cannes Film Festival sees last artists walk the red carpet before the 2027 presidential election
The 79th edition of the film festival, opening on Tuesday, May 12, is set to be a highly political event in the city, as it is by David Lisnard, a declared presidential candidate who advocates for a right-wing primary including the far right.
Read full article →Why is Hollywood missing from Cannes?
There are no US blockbusters premiering at the Cannes Film Festival this year. So who's snubbing who?
Read full article →Cannes Boss Thierry Fremaux Reacts to the Oscars New Rules on AI and International Movies: ‘Hollywood Is Opening up to the World’
Quizzed about the Academy’s new rules on AI, festival boss Thierry Fremaux called them “obvious” as he spoke nostalgically about the celluloid film era. He argued that Francis Ford Coppola’s “Apocalypse Now” was an emblem of that authentic age and “the last organic film” he saw. “The helicopters in the Valkyrie scene were the helicopters […]
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Read full article →A Park Chan-wook Western, Charlie Kaufman Comeback and 20 More Sales Titles the Industry Is Buzzing About at Cannes
From a Jason Statham actioner to an AI-assisted family animation to a Jonathan Bailey cycling thriller, the 2026 Marché du Film has something for everyone.
By Mia Galuppo
Read full article →Black Bear Boards Horror Title ‘White Elephant’ Starring Nick Jonas & Kathryn Newton — Cannes Market
EXCLUSIVE: Black Bear is handling international sales on the horror title White Elephant at the Cannes Market. The film features a robust ensemble, including Nick Jonas (Jumanji), Kathryn Newton (Ready or Not 2: Here I Come), KJ Apa (Riverdale), Alexandra Shipp (Barbie), Ashley Park (Emily in Paris), Justice Smith (Now You See Me: Now You […]
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Read full article →22 Most Anticipated Movies at Cannes 2026
From a doc on John Lennon's final interview to Adam Driver chasing the American Dream (and Russian Mafia) — here are the big titles at this year's festival
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Read full article →‘Türkiye Invites You’ reception at Cannes to attract global filmmakers
Türkiye will promote its film industry and production opportunities through its “Türkiye Invites You” reception at the 79th Cannes Film Festival in France on May 15-17. According...
Read full article →Liam Neeson Sets "Great Gatsy-esque" Role In New Fantasy Movie The Splendid Thing
Liam Neeson is making his first fantasy movie in ten years as he joins the cast of a new project co-written and directed by Matthew Modine.
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