This gaggle of folks are they in some sort of purgatory? Or is the movie some sort of self-reflection on behalf of Anderson duringCovidwhen he was developing the script? The latter question was asked at this afternoonsCannespress conference for the film. Jake Ryan, Scarlett Johansson, Wes Anderson and Jason Schwartzman attend the “Asteroid City” photocall at the 76th annual Cannes film festival.Getty Images I dont think there would be a quarantine in the story if we werent experiencing it....

Prime Videohas given a series order toButterfly, fromDaniel Dae Kims 3AD and Boom! Studios, publisher of the graphic novel of the same name created by Arash Amel. This marksLostalum Kims first solo lead TV role. Daniel Kim, “Butterfly"Harold Julian/Boom! Studios Studios; and Arash Amel for The Amel Company. Additionally, Adam Yoelin serves as Co-EP for Boom! Kims production company, 3AD developed the series under their first-look deal with Amazon Studios....

Mubihas snapped up rights to the acclaimed featureFallen Leaves, written and directed byAki Kaurismaki, in a competitive situation, following its world premiere in Official Competition at theCannesFilm Festival. Related Stories Mubi Acquires Chilean Cannes Title The Settlers For Multiple Territories Including North America & UK Incredible Film Boards Sales On Cannes-Set Rom-Com Out Of Luck With Ryan Brown, Abbey Hoes & Jim Bakkum While specifics as to the release plans have yet to be announced, aside from the fact that the title will go to theaters,Mubisaid on Wednesday that its picked up rights for North America, UK, Ireland, Latin America and Turkey....

He gets into a violent altercation at school and is quickly reprimanded. His mother expresses disappointment but doesnt do much to discipline him. Through association, Yeon-gyu is now embroiled in all the elements of being a low-level gang member. ‘Hopeless’Plus M Entertainment Watch on Deadline At 2:12 minutes,Hopelessfeels like 3 hours. It goes around in circles, working to reach a point that never comes. Disjointed isnt a fitting enough word to describe this plot with its many subplots that dont see resolution....

the chatbot spat out of the following response: Beep-boop. Watch on Deadline Okay, fine you caught me. I made it up. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images)Getty Images I did not consult ChatGPT before writing this. However, I did want to open this piece with a joke. Because, it turns out, despite the current work stoppage I am a writer through and through. So, when given carte blanche to discuss anything I wanted, my first instinct was to complain....

But Depps the heat source inThe Idol. Its a show purporting to be viewed through a female gaze penned by three blokes. We can grant him that moment. Getty Its a heck of a big deal to receive that level of adulation in that room at the Palais. Its likely never to happen again. But Depp will be back here again. Partygoers worshipping ‘The Idol’.Baz Bamigboye/Deadline She oozes with talent....

EXCLUSIVE:France tv distribution has launched sales on French director Benoit Jacquots upcoming crime thrillerBellestarringCharlotte Gainsbourgand Guillaume Canet. Canet and Gainsbourg will play a couple leading a peaceful existence in a small provincial town. He is a teacher and she runs an opticians practice. Charlotte Gainsbourg, Guillaume Canet©Sharif Hamza, ©Arno Lam/Charlette Studio The husband becomes the prime suspect as the only one at home at the time. In this small town where nothing is a secret the question on everyones lips is, Who killed Belle?...

This night that had him besting three competitors is considered to be that on which the UFC was born. Everything I am is because of jiu-jitsu and Im excited for the world to hear my story. Before Royce Gracie fought in the first UFC, the established fighting world was completely centered on boxing. Royce Gracie in combat during UFC 1 on November 12, 1993, at the McNichols Sports Arena in Denver, Colorado....

Weve get every frickin union in the city of New York in the house! The dragging of studio executives was more lighthearted but still barbed in other remarks. Discovery chief David Zaslav, who wasjeered on Sunday by Boston University graduateswho chanted Pay your writers! Busy Philipps, Kal Penn, Ilana Glazer, Wanda Sykes, Cynthia Nixon and America Ferrera.Getty at him during his commencement speech. Sal Gentile, a writer forLate Night with Seth Meyers, took the HBO Max rebranding further....

It also offers community building and professional networking opportunities for members and ongoing support from the Inevitable Foundation team. you’ve got the option to read more about the winners below. Lydia Caradine(she/her) is a writer, artist and Stella Adler-trained actress originally from Cleveland, OH. Inevitable FoundationCourtesy of Inevitable She writes TV and features to exorcize the demons of generational trauma and uplift herself and others. They are now represented by Mattis and Zach Cox at Circle of Confusion as a writer/director....

Marlin returns to Cannes this year with his second featureSalemwhich world premieres inUn Certain Regard. Its an allegory, with dreamlike and fantasy qualities, says Marlin. The film follows Comorian teenager Djibril who gets involved with a Romani girl living in a rival neighborhood. Jean-Bernard MarlinThomas Lohnes/Getty Images Scroll down for a first, subtitled clip. The child enters into the interior world of her father. Its a kind of transmission. Oumar Moindjie and Wallen El Gharbaoui in Salem...

I had no immune system to fight it. Chemo had wiped that out, which made it really, really tough, he said. For me, cancer was nothing compared to the Covid. Jeff BridgesMichael Kovac/Getty Images I couldnt understand how youd fight it. So I fought by surrendering, which is not the same as giving up, he added. What I really felt at the time was love. Love was certainly magnified for me during this time....

Oscar winner Pawlikowski is known for movies includingCold War,IdaandMy Summer of Love. The filmmakers tried other companies but to no avail. We reached out to FFI, but the company declined to comment. Joaquin Phoenix, Rooney Mara and Pawel Pawlikowski.Getty This is a major headache for those involved in this particularproduction, but also sector-wide. Its ironic that the impact wont be felt much by AMPTP members given that studios self-bond. Its been estimated that as many as 400 projects fell away in 2020-21....