Woody Allen's slightly pessimistic views on life. ...
Director Manoel de Oliveira discusses his new film, O Estranho Caso de Angelica, in Cannes. ...
Oliveira discusses the theme of the economic crisis in relation to his films. ...
According to "The Hollywood Reporter: The Cannes Daily," U.S. and international theatrical distribution rights for Derek Magyar's "Flying Lesson" and Connie Stevens' "Saving Grace B. Jones," were obtained by New Films International. Ron Gell and Straw Weisman, New Films Cinema executives, negotiated both deals. In response to the acquisition, Connies Stevens says, "I am very happy to be associated with New Films International. They are an aggressive and talen...
The French director, Bertrand Tavernier, premiered his in-competition movie, La Princesse de Montpensier, Sunday morning at the Cannes Film Festival. The historic and romantic film is based in France during 1562, the time of religious war between the Catholics and Protestants. A beautiful young aristocrat, Marie de Mezires, and one of the kingdom's most intrepid heroes, Henri de Guise, fall madly in love, but ...
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Before leaving the Palais for a much-needed rest in anticipation of the parties that dot the Croisette, take a moment to wander around the International Village, where many of the tents offer apéro and mingling opportunities for film professionals.
At the CST tent, large groups of people met to talk and enjoy the offerings of the tent outdoors, even if it was a little bit chilly to be standing outside--a strange surprise for Cannes veterans, accustomed to sun and beach weathe...
Yesterday in Cannes, independent movie production studio, EuropaCorp,
announced that they would be partnering with HP to make an animated
film based on Mathias Malzieu's, 2007 best-selling novel, "The Boy with
the Cuckoo-Clock Heart." EuropaCorp won the film adaption rights back
in January 2008 and wants HP to provide collaboration in terms of
technology and marketing. HP will use new technology to create the film
including HPZ8oo workstations and HP Dream Color displays. The
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The weather in Cannes this year has been unpredictable at best.
"I've never had to use my umbrella so many times at the festival," a frequent Cannes attendee said esterday, as it drizzled all through the afternoon.
That didn't stop people from crowding around the red carpet to see people ascend for the 4:00 PM screening of Er Shi Si Cheng Ji (24 City), a film by Jia Zhangke. By yesterday evening, the skies had cleared, and today it's back to sun as usual h...
A dancer on the Croisette does a Michael Jackson impersonation along to "Black or White."
Those involved in the Hungarian Film Industry are proud to have such a large selection of films screening at the Festival this year. They include the competition piece "Tender Son" by Kornel Mundruczo; the short film "Here I Am" by Balint Szimler; a piece for the Director's Fortnight "Adrinn Pal" by Agnes Kocsis; and Cannes Classics from 1939 "Two Girls on the Street" by Andre de Toth. The Pavilion has received many congratulatory remarks over their ...
The director of O Estranho Caso de Angelica and the main actress discuss the theme of death in the film.
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The director and cast of the Portuguese film O Estranho Caso de Angelica discuss the theme of death in the film at the press conference in Cannes. ...
The main players of the new film Wall Street discuss morality as it relates to the film as well as their own lives. ...
Oliver Stone discusses capitalism as a possible "weapon of mass destruction." ...
U.S. Distribution rights to Paul W.S. Anderson's "The Three Musketeers" in 3D, was scooped up by Summit Entertainment, who will also be selling the project worldwide in Cannes. According to "The Hollywood Reporter: The Cannes Daily," the Musketeers: Porthos, Aramis and Athos are set to be played by Ray Stevenson ("The Book of Eli"), Luke Evans ("Clash of the Titans"), and Matthew Macfadyen ("Robin Hood"). Other casted stars include Christoph Wa...
Oliver Stone speaks at the Wall Street press conference in Cannes ...
Marche du FilmAs always, the Marche du Film is located in the Palais des Festivals. Only after treading through the melee of tourists and cinema lovers gathered outside trying to obtain tickets and in queuing to see films, one can enter the main entrance.
Down the stairs past the Business Center and Short Film Corner, one will start to see specific country booths representing their cinema.
Japan Booth Tiawan Cinema Indonesi...
Last year's Cannes Film Festival marked the first time a 3D film, Disney's "Up," had premiered as the Ouverture. Since then, 3D has become all the rage at the festival, with many booths advertising 3D films for production, distribution and sale. As stated in "Cannes Market News," there are sixty-five 3D films being presented in the Marche du Film this year by companies such as Nu Image, CJ Entertainment, Illusion Studios and Celsius Entertainment, to name only a few. In add...
Michael Douglas and Oliver Stone discuss the new Wall Street film and what it was like to come back 23 years later. ...
The director and cast of the new Wall Street film by Oliver Stone walk the red carpet in Cannes. ...
Abu Dhabi Pavilion
Returning to the International Pavilion this year is capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Abu Dhabi. The pavilion is being co-hosted by the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH), the Abu Dhabi Film Commission (ADFC), the Abu Dhabi Film Festival, Imagenation Abu Dhabi and industry services company twofour54. The main goal of this pavilion is to present to filmmakers the idea of Abu Dhabi as...
Russell Crowe discusses Robin Hood as a character in a real-world, modern-day context.
Russell Crowe discusses the particular approach to the age-old classic that the new film, Robin Hood, takes while promoting the film in Cannes, 2010.
Robin Hood producer Brian Grazer discusses how he chooses his projects at the premiere of this film in Cannes, 2010.
