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Posted by Brian Brooks on 4.29.2013
Cannes Unveils Its Classics Lineup
The upcoming Cannes Film Festival unveiled its titles that will screen as part of its Cannes Classics section, including 'Cleopatra,' 'The Last Emperor' and more.
Posted by Brian Brooks on 4.26.2013
Jim Jarmusch’s Latest Joins Cannes Competition
Only Lovers Left Alive will compete for the Palme d'Or and more titles were announced for Un Certain Regard and out of competition sections. Also: Zach Braff cashes in on Kickstarter; Jon Favreau returns to indie roots; Tom Hooper to head Shanghai jury; and this weekend's Specialty newcomers.
Posted by Anna Husted on 4.23.2013
Cannes Selects Jury; Van Sant Makes Play for “Fifty Shades of Grey”
Nicole Kidman and Ang Lee are among the eight selected for this year's Cannes jury; Gus Van Sant reportedly shot a steamy scene in hopes of winning the director's chair on Fifty Shades of Grey; Nantucket Film Festival unveils its lineup; Zach Braff turns to crowd-funding; and Metallica goes IMAX.
Posted by Brian Brooks on 4.23.2013
Cannes Directors’ Fortnight Set with 21 Features
The Directors' Fortnight sidebar at the Cannes Film Festival unveiled its lineup Tuesday, with a total of 21 feature films and nine short films slated to screen, including Sebastian Silva's Sundance fave Magic Magic starring Michael Cera.
Posted by Brian Brooks on 4.22.2013
Cannes to Welcome Kim Novak as “Special Guest of Honor”
Kim Novak will be this year's special guest in Cannes, celebrating a restored version of Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo. Also: Bernardo Bertolucci's Me And You receives an award; GLAAD hands out its honors; Tribeca honors filmmakers; and Filly Brown scores at the box office.
Posted by Brian Brooks on 4.22.2013
Cannes Critics’ Week Unveils Lineup for 52nd Edition
Cannes Critics' Week unveiled seven features and 10 shorts set for this year's Competition. Out of competition, Katell Quillévéré's Suzanne will open the sidebar, while David Lowery's Ain't Them Bodies Saints joins the selection as a Special Screening.
Posted by Eugene Hernandez on 4.18.2013
Cannes Unveils Roster for 66th Festival
In Paris today, the full lineup for the 66th Cannes Film Festival was unveiled.
Posted by Brian Brooks on 4.17.2013
“The Bling Ring” to Open Cannes’ Un Certain Regard
Sofia Coppola's latest will hit Cannes. Also in today's digest: Baz Luhrmann talks The Great Gatsby; David O. Russell's latest gets a title; and Sundance fave C.O.G. heads to theaters.
Posted by Anna Husted on 4.16.2013
66th Cannes Shorts and Cinéfondation Selections Revealed
The 66th Cannes Film Festival is just a few weeks away and the Cinéfondation and Short Film Jury, headed by Jane Campion, have announced their official selections. The full lineup is due Thursday morning.
Posted by Brian Brooks on 4.12.2013
“Zulu” to Close Cannes; AFI Docs Re-Brands
Forest Whitaker and Orlando Bloom-starrer Zulu will close the 66th Festival de Cannes. Also in Friday's film news: AFI Docs (formerly Silverdocs) is moving to the nation's capital; fans remember Jonathan Winters; Hollywood's Chinese Theater is getting a facelift; and the Gulf Film Festival unveils its slate.
