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Elemental: Press Conference with Director Peter Sohn, Actress Leah Lewis, Actor Mamoudou Athie, Producer Denise Ream and Singer-Songwriter Lauv

Infusing its latest visually dazzling computer-animated family film with such contemporary messages as the importance of overcoming ethnic strife and instead practicing racial tolerance has become Pixar’s signature theme in recent years. It’s latest movie, the romantic comedy-drama Elemental, perfectly continues the production company’s tradition. The high-concept film reimagines the four elements as identified by…

Todd Haynes and Joaquin Phoenix To Collaborate on 1930s-era Gay Love Story

The latest news from Cannes is that Todd Haynes and Joaquin Phoenix are set to collaborate on a gay love story set in Los Angeles of the 1930s. As the acclaimed indie filmmaker told Eric Kohn of IndieWire this week: “I have more features planned. I have also episodic projects coming that are planned, that…

Maiwenn, Director of Johnny Depp’s Cannes Opener ‘Jeanne du Barry,’ Accused of Assaulting Journalist in Paris

Sacre bleu! Aux armes, cineastes!Maïwenn, the French actor-director, is being sued by a magazine editor for allegedly assaulting him–in a Paris restaurant, no less. In March, Edwy Plenel, the editor of Mediapart magazine, complained to the gendarmes that on February 22, Maïwenn grabbed him by the hair and spat in his face while he was…

‘Triangle of Sadness’ Director Ruben Östlund Selected as 2023 Cannes Film Festival Jury President

@Ruben Östlund Swedish director Ruben Östlund has been appointed to serve as the Cannes Film Festival’s jury president for its upcoming 76th edition, which is scheduled to run from May 16 to 27, Deadline is reporting. The two-time Palme d’Or winner’s jury duty comes 50 years after his late compatriot, Oscar, Emmy and Tony Award-winning…