Payal Kapadia’s ‘All We Imagine As Light’, The First Indian Film In The Cannes Competition In 30 Years, Gets 8-Minute Ovation Following World Premiere

The pic also made history this evening. Kapadia is the first female Indian filmmaker to screen a movie in the Cannes competition. At the same time, her film is the first Indian production in competition in three decades. Ranabir Das, Julien Graff, Hridhu Haroon, Chhaya Kadam, Divya Prabha, Payal Kapadia, Kani Kusruti, Zico Maitra and Thomas Hakim.Kristy Sparow/Getty Images The story opens as Prabhas daily routine is broken when she receives an unexpected gift from her estranged husband....

May 23, 2024 · 1 min · 164 words · Bryan Howard

Peter Bart: Coppola’s Utopian Epic Stirs Debate At Cannes While Former Partner George Lucas Quietly Sets His Own Pricey, Futuristic Surprise

TheMegalopolisparties and debateslast week generously fed Cannes appetite for media buzz. It was a lavish but off-the-radar gathering for the Spielberg-Oprah-Harrison Ford crowd. It was festive and unpublicized. George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola in 1988Paramount/courtesy Everett Collection The legendary Lucas-Coppola camaraderie over the decades had been at once close and distanced. While pleased by the sudden acceptance, Lucas imagination already was free-roving the cosmos, hatching grander scenarios. Hollywood soon would belong to the innovative visions ofStar Warsand Indiana Jones....

May 23, 2024 · 1 min · 110 words · Nancy Reed

Rebecca Angelo & Lauren Schuker Blum Launch Business Affairs; WNBA Birth Story ‘Winner Stays’ First Project

BA also holds VanDerveers life rights for the period of the film. Winner Stayscomes as womens basketball has exploded in popularity. That game drew more viewers than the NBA Finals as well as the World Series. Rebecca Angelo & Lauren Shucker BlumCourtesy Winner Staysis also personal for Rappaport, who lived through it as a child. Coaching the 1996 Olympic Team was a once in a lifetime opportunity that involved incredible sacrifice and pressure....

May 23, 2024 · 1 min · 205 words · Debra Perez

Sean Penn, LeVar Burton And Wilmer Valderrama Among Guests At White House State Dinner

PresidentJoe Bidenwelcomed Kenyan PresidentWilliam Rutoto the White House in an arrival ceremony earlier in the day. Brad Paisley will perform. Not on the list, but arriving to the event as well was former President Barack Obama. WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 23: U.S. President Joe Biden stands with Kenyan President William Ruto during an arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House on May 23, 2024 in Washington, DC. During the state visit, Ruto and Biden will participate in a bilateral meeting, a joint press conference and state dinner....

May 23, 2024 · 1 min · 179 words · Brenda Harding

Stephanie Beatriz & Melissa Fumero To Launch Comedy Podcast From Producer Wilmer Valderrama

More Better with Stephanie and Melissawill take listeners along on a personal ride through all aspects of life. Theyll share cheat codes for adulting, anecdotes and probably a few embarrassing stories. We cant wait to let listeners (and hopefully new friends!) Stephanie Beatriz and Melissa FumeroGetty Images come along as we venture to get a little more better at… honestly everything! I wouldnt call either of us an expert at anything really!...

May 23, 2024 · 1 min · 207 words · Matthew Kim

Taking A View: Distributors Break Down Regional Trends And Highlights Ahead Of NEM Dubrovnik

A market with a view is howNEM Dubrovnikpitches itself. Launching in 2013, Nem Dubrovnik has carved out its calendar moment in June. The market organizers will grow the space for distributors by 40% this year. NEM DubrovnikNEM Dubrovnik Beta Film, Newen Studios, Rai, and Warner Bros. Discovery are among the big European and international players that will be selling programming at NEM. Spanish companies on the ground will includeAtresmedia, Mediaset, Movistar Plus+ and Mediapro....

May 23, 2024 · 1 min · 203 words · Susan Johnson

Vivek Ramaswamy Buys Stake In BuzzFeed, Stock Price Jumps On News

Costs of the shares ranged anywhere between $1.54 and $2.51, according to the filing. Ramaswamy said in the filing that he believes BuzzFeeds shares are undervalued and represent an attractive investment opportunity. Watch on Deadline A statement from a BuzzFeed spokesperson acknowledged that Ramaswamy would be heard. Vivek Ramaswamy addresses the mediaDavid Dee Delgado/Getty Images BuzzFeed is purposely structured to protect its editorial integrity. We are always open to hearing ideas from our shareholders....

May 23, 2024 · 1 min · 116 words · Brooke Hughes

‘Abbott Elementary’: Quinta Brunson & EPs On Janine’s Last Day Of School Party & Gregory’s Bold Move In Season 3 Finale

This post contains details from the Season 3 finale ofABCsAbbott Elementary. Naturally, the documentary crew was also invited along for the ride. This party is something that she wouldnt have probably done that long ago. From left:: Quinta Brunson, Courtney Taylor and Benjamin Norris in ‘Abbott Elementary’ Season 3 finaleDisney/Gilles Mingasson Now shes kind of in a different place. Its not long before things get a little more wild than Janine signed up for....

May 23, 2024 · 5 min · 895 words · Erica Klein

‘Bridgerton’ Back With A Bang In Britain; Season 3 Premiere Rating Tops Season 2 On Netflix

Bridgertonremains a crowd-pleaser forNetflix. The Regency era drama has turned its attention to a storyline featuringLuke Newtonas Colin Bridgerton andNicola Coughlanas Penelope Featherington. The debut episode outperformed Season 2s opening installment, which was watched by 3.4M in March 2022. ‘Bridgerton’: Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton, Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington.Liam Daniel/Netflix Bridgertonssuccess in the UK has been mirrored globally. TheShondalandshow wentstraight to the top of Netflixs most-watched English-language TV serieswith 45....

May 23, 2024 · 1 min · 72 words · Robert Morales

‘Chicago Fire’: Dick Wolf & Andrea Newman Celebrate Eamonn Walker As He Steps Back From Series Regular Duties

ProducerDick Wolfsent Deadline an exclusive statement about Walkers change in status, below. This episode will surely stand out as a favorite to many for various reasons. For me, I love that all involved made Never Say Goodbye a celebration rather than a tragedy. Eamonn Walker as Wallace BodenArt Streiber/NBC And our beloved Boden wont be far away at all. Now, lets break down the episode Never Say Goodbye. Later, he tells his team his plans to officially run for Deputy Commissioner....

May 23, 2024 · 3 min · 510 words · Maria Jones

‘Chicago P.D.’: Tracy Spiridakos On Saying Goodbye In Season 11 Finale; Surprise Elias Koteas Return

SPOILER ALERT: The following will reveal major plot points from the Season 11 finale titled More. Tracy Spiridakossaid goodbye toNBCsChicago P.D.in the Season 11 finale in the most dramatic way possible. I feel really good about it, Spiridakos tells Deadline about Uptons conclusion. Tracy Spiridakos as Hailey UptonNBC via Getty Images Gwen told me her idea to send Haley off and I was excited about it. She said she and the writers went through all the options and weighing what would be the best story....

May 23, 2024 · 2 min · 353 words · Emily Johnson

‘The Count Of Monte-Cristo’ Cast & Filmmakers On Giving French Classic Another Go-Round – Cannes

We had a conversation with (our producer) Dimitri (Rassam). He asked Whats your dream? Related Stories Ethan Coen’s Cannes Midnight Title ‘Honey Don’t!’ L to R: French actor Pierre Niney, French actress Anais Demoustier and French actor Laurent Lafitte pose during a photocall for the film “Le Comte de Monte-Cristo” at CannesGetty After 14 years in the island prison of Chateau dIf, he manages a daring escape. The latest production cost $46....

May 23, 2024 · 1 min · 144 words · Michael Patterson

‘The Count Of Monte-Cristo’ Review: Sumptuous And Thrilling French Version Of Classic Revenge Tale Feels New All Over Again – Cannes Film Festival

It also has been well-cast with a large number of French stars led byPierre Nineyas Edmond Dantes. He tells Dantes of a treasure that can be retrieved once they are out. Ten years pass, and finally they are near their goal when Faria is killed in a cave-in. From : Patrick Mille, Laurent Laffite and Bastien Bouillon in ‘The Count of Monte-Cristo’Rémy Grandroques Dantes switches places in the bag the supposedly dead Abbot is being hauled out in....

May 23, 2024 · 1 min · 145 words · Emily Hicks