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One of them we already knew Francis Ford Coppolas much-discussed epicMegalopolis,which Mike Flemingrevealed earlier this week.
Thats more than half the Competition.
Fremaux described the high number as a coincidencein a short interview with Melfollowing the announcement.
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Amongst the familiar names, however, there were still some international discoveries to be found.
There are three Chinese filmmakers in the lineup and another from Hong Kong.
There is also a first Somali film.
Check outAndreas analysisfor more.
Were also still waiting on the announcement of this years Competition jury, whichBarbiefilmmaker Greta Gerwig will lead.
We have truly entered the Cannes run-in.
We await more info on MIP London.
This was a story that needed telling.
It is simply devastating to see such a young, budding star be hit with this torrent.
And if thats not enough to give you paws for thought (sorry),then dive deeper here.
Another:The Night Manageris back,with asupercharged two-season orderfrom the BBC and Amazon.
ElectionLine:Jakesat down withBritish broadcasting alums Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel.
Done deal:Netflixtied with theColombian duo behindThe Hijacking of Flight 601.
Agencies:CAAcentralized its global TV divisionto the U.S. and UK.
Awards latest:SaltburnsAlison Oliverwas among the The Irish Film And TV Academys rising star nominees.
Festivals latest:Israeli film festival Seretcriticized its longtime UK partnersfor backing out of this years event.
