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The Cannes Film Festival Announces its Lineup of Movies that are Set to Compete in its 74th Edition

The Cannes Film Festival has announced its full lineup of movies that are scheduled to play during its upcoming 74th edition, which will be held in-person in France between July 6-17. The lineup was unveiled by Pierre Lescure, the president, and Thierry Frémaux, the general delegate, of the festival earlier today from the UGC Normandie…

Karen Benardello

June 3, 2021

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Spike Lee Breaks the Color Barrier by Accepting Bid To Head up the CANNES FESTIVAL

Black film mogul and director Spike Lee will be presiding over the jury at the 74th running of the Cannes Film Festival, some 35 years after one of his own early films, “She’s Gotta Have It” had premiered there. Other Spike Lee joints that were shown at Cannes include “Do the Right Thing” in 1989…

Edward Moran

March 17, 2021

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Daniel Craig Passes On “The Batman Part II”

Courtesy of Warner Brothers There were rumors that Daniel Craig was offered the crucial role of Christopher Dent in Matt Reeves’ “The Batman: Part II“. If Craig turns it down, Liam Neeson would take the role. The character is believed to be the father of Harvey Dent. The offer was initially given to Brad Pitt…

Nobuhiro Hosoki

March 11, 2026

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Bon Jovi Biopic in the Works From Universal Pictures

©Courtesy of Mercury Records It is reported that Universal Pictures has won a bidding war for a biopic on the iconic Rock Band Bon Jovi from the 1980s to the 1990s. Universal Pictures is creating a definitive biographical film about the early years of Bon Jovi, the group that grew from humble New Jersey roots…

Nobuhiro Hosoki

March 11, 2026

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FLC and MoMA announce 55th edition of New Directors/New Films, April 8–19

©Courtesy of Film at Lincoln Center / MOMA Film at Lincoln Center and The Museum of Modern Art today announced the 55th edition of New Directors/New Films (ND/NF), taking place from April 8 through April 19, 2026, with filmmakers scheduled to attend in person. With a focus on innovative cinema that sets the stage for the future of…

Nobuhiro Hosoki

March 10, 2026

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WHISPER OF THE HEART AND THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY COMING EXCLUSIVELY TO IMAX THEATRES IN NORTH AMERICA ON APRIL 21 AND MAY 19

©Courtesy of GKIDS WHISPER OF THE HEART and THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY from globally celebrated animation house Studio Ghibli will make their debuts, now remastered in 4K, exclusively in IMAX theatres in the US and Canada on April 21 and May 19, respectively. Following last month’s announcement of Kiki’s Delivery Service IMAX screenings, GKIDS…

Nobuhiro Hosoki

March 10, 2026

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The Cannes Film Festival Announces its Lineup of Movies that are Set to Compete in its 74th Edition

Spike Lee Breaks the Color Barrier by Accepting Bid To Head up the CANNES FESTIVAL