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May 16, 2025

Pathé President Talks Strategy For Cannes Opening Film 'Leave One Day'; Upcoming Releases & Move Back Into UK Film: The Deadline Q&A

By Melanie Goodfellow

'Bono: Stories Of Surrender': On Irish Fathers & Sons, Processing Family Tragedy & How A Need To Be Heard Propelled A Dublin Kid To Become One Of The World's Biggest Rock Stars

‘Bono: Stories Of Surrender’: In a Q&A, the global rock star reveals why he chose Apple Vision Pro for his new documentary, …

By Mike Fleming Jr

Why Selling Indie Movies To China, Rest Of Asia, Was A Tough Business Even Before Trump's Tariffs

Uneven box office, strength of local films & the rise of short video are making it harder than ever to sell to Asia, but there are glim …

By Liz Shackleton

'Rambo' Origin Movie 'John Rambo' Hits The Cannes Market

'Rambo' Origin Movie 'John Rambo' Hits The Cannes Market And Is Aiming To Shoot Later This Year.

By Andreas Wiseman

Two-Time Palme D'Or Winner Ken Loach Shares Open Letter Remembering Palestinian Journalist Fatima Hassouna & Calls For An End To The Violence In Gaza 

Sepideh Farsi's 'Put Your Soul On Your Hand And Walk' screens today in Cannes.

By Zac Ntim

'Dossier 137' Earns Eight-Minute Standing Ovation At Cannes Premiere

French-German filmmaker Dominik Moll returned to the Cannes Competition on Thursday with 'Dossier 137,' which received an enthusiastic eight …

By Baz Bamigboye and Nancy Tartaglione

U.S. Buyer Aura Entertainment Makes Dave Bautista Action Movie 'Trap House' First Release, Plans Theatrical Launch In November -- Cannes Market

Dave Bautista Action Movie 'Trap House' Getting November 2025 Release After Aura Entertainment Deal.

By Andreas Wiseman

Sarah Paulson, Toni Collette, Dianne Wiest & Toby Wallace Leading Cody Fern's 'Mother Courage'; Mk2 Launching At Cannes Market

Sarah Paulson, Toni Collette, Dianne Wiest & Toby Wallace Leading Cody Fern's 'Mother Courage'.

By Andreas Wiseman

Martin Freeman & Olga Kurylenko To Star In Thriller 'Let God Sort It Out' For Newly Launched Cobalt Sky Motion Picture Group & Raised By Wolves - Cannes Market

Martin Freeman & Olga Kurylenko To Star In Thriller ‘Let God Sort It Out’ For Newly Launched Cobalt Sky Motion Picture Grou …

By Andreas Wiseman

Tian Qi Talks China Distribution Venture With Jia Zhangke: "We Want To Bring A More Diverse Experience To Chinese Audiences"

Launched just a few months ago, Unknown Pleasures Pictures scored a hit with its first release, Italian production There’s Still Tomor …

By Liz Shackleton

'Waltzing With Brando', Starring Billy Zane As Brando, Gets North America Deal -- Cannes Market

'Waltzing With Brando', Starring Billy Zane As Brando, Gets North America Deal.

By Andreas Wiseman