Cannes Chief Thierry Fremaux on Women Filmmakers, Netflix and More Festival Details

Gangland hitman John Kennedy survived a murder attempt while waiting to go on trial for killing Kenny Reilly.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that State Pension payments will increase by 3.1% in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from April 11, 2022.

Pete Davidson is doing what he can to support Kim Kardashian.While the 41-year-old SKIMS founder is dealing with her divorce from Kanye «Ye» West, the cast member is looking into moving closer to be with her. While Pete is New York based, a source tells ET the comedian «has been playing with the idea of getting a place in Los Angeles.»«He has a ton of friends and work in LA. Even though New York is home, he has been digging the bicoastal vibe.

Matt James.  alum was golfing at the WM Phoenix Open in Phoenix, Arizona, Wednesday when he accidentally slammed a camera man with a golf ball.James was at the tournament's 16th hole, which is surrounded by a stadium of fans, when he decided to show off his golf skills for the crowd. In the video shared by the PGA Tour's Instagram account, the crowd can be seen and heard reacting to the whack James' swing gave the cameraman. James tried to explain the mishap afterwards, telling a reporter, «I think I was aiming for the wrong hole.»«I took a divot on that first shot and I should've toned it down a little bit,» he continued. «My speed swing was a little bit too...I was a little worked up.

Gigi Hadid, 26, blessed fans with a rare snap of her little 17-month-old girl Khai. She gave her fans a glimpse into her everyday life by posting her “recent.” She included a random assortment of photos ranging from a mirror selfie of wearing an adorable winter outfit to her latest meals to a pair of cute green sneakers. However, the picture that caught most people’s attention was the adorable pic of Khai, even though it was wedged in the middle of the carousel.

After her mother, Angelina Jolie gave an impassioned speech on Capitol Hill on Wednesday to pass a reintroduced version of the Violence Against Women Act, Zahara Jolie-Pitt was spotted jetting out of Washington. In photos you can see here, the 17-year-old and her mom, 46, looked as stylish as ever as Angelina wore a gorgeous gray tweed coat and beige pumps while Zahara showed off her newly dyed blue braids, pairing the hairstyle with a short navy blue dress, light brown coat, and black Converse.

FILMBest Music Supervision for Film Budgeted Over $25 MillionMary Ramos – Being The RicardosTom MacDougall – EncantoMichelle Silverman – The Harder They FallLinda Cohen – The Tender BarSteven Gizicki – Tick, Tick… Boom!Best Music Supervision for Film Budgeted Under $25 MillionPierre-Marie Dru – AnnetteJulianne Jordan, Justine von Winterfeldt – Barb And Star Go To Vista Del MarBecky Bentham – Everybody’s Talking About JamieJohn Houlihan – The Eyes Of Tammy FayeTracy McKnight – Flag DayBest Music Supervision for Film Budgeted Under $10 MillionVictoria Beard, Sean Mulligan – Blue BayouKatie Colley, Sean Mulligan – The Hating GameAlexandra Eckhardt – PassingMandi Collier, Frankie Pine – Sylvie’s LoveRob Lowry – The Ultimate Playlist Of NoiseBest Music Supervision for Film Budgeted Under $5 MillionAndrea von Foerster – HappilyJen Malone – Malcolm & MarieMatthew Hearon-Smith – Red RocketHenrik Hawor, Silje Katralen, Goran Obad, Emilie Sørensen – The Worst Person In The WorldMandi Collier, Jen Malone, Nicole Weisberg – ZolaBest Song Written and/or Recorded for a Film“Guns Go Bang” from The Harder They FallSongwriters: Jeymes Samuel, Scott Mescudi, Shawn CarterPerformers: Kid Cudi, Jay-ZMusic Supervisor: Michelle Silverman“My Father’s Daughter” from Flag DaySongwriters: Glen Hansard, Eddie VedderPerformers: Eddie Vedder, Glen Hansard, Olivia VedderMusic Supervisor: Tracy McKnight“Dos Oruguitas” from EncantoSongwriter: Lin-Manuel MirandaPerformer: Sebastián YatraMusic Supervisor: Tom MacDougall“Fire In The Sky” from Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten RingsSongwriters: Anderson .Paak, Bruno Mars, Son Tzu, Rogét Chahayed, Wesley Singerman, Taylor Dexter, Alissia BenvenistePerformer: Anderson .PaakMusic Supervisor: Dave Jordan“Be

Sting has become the latest elder rocker to cash in his songwriting catalog, selling his back output to Universal Music for a reported $300 million.

Raven is back!

When people who dislike musicals talk about the musicals they dislike, there’s a decent chance they’re talking about musicals like The Music Man – whether they’ve ever actually ever seen The Music Man or not. Meredith Willson’s nostalgic slice of Americana was already proudly old-fashioned when it debuted in 1957, with “Seventy-Six Trombones” leading Broadway down a cornpone path that shows like the moody Carousel or the finger-snapping West Side Story were trying so hard to avoid. Not even The Beatles could make Music Man‘s lilting “Till There Was You” sound cool.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentSwitzerland, thanks to its prolific co-production activity, has a hand in a record-breaking 11 titles in the Berlinale’s official selection, including two films competing for the Golden Bear, and two more in Berlin’s cutting-edge Encounters section, as well as a Swiss talent selected for the fest’s Shooting Stars event, Souheila Yacoub.Ursula Meier’s “The Line” (competition) — Following “Home” and “Sister,” Meier continues to pursue “this idea of family that is as much necessary, as it is toxic,” says the film’s producer Pauline Gygax. After a violent argument with her mother, Margaret, 35 (Stephanie Blanchoud), who has a long history of inflicting and suffering from violence, is subjected to a restraining order.

Dennis Harvey Film CriticWith both title and central buddy dynamic tipping hat to “Superbad,” among other raunchy teen comedies, “Supercool” is not the kind of movie that wins prizes for originality. Nor is Finnish director Teppo Airaksinen’s first U.S.-shot, English-language project as outrageous as it thinks it is. Nonetheless, this energetic spin through high school antics redolent of everything since “Ferris Bueller” is colorful and amusing enough to entertain viewers looking for a familiar mix of bad-taste gags in a squeaky-clean suburban setting.

Zedd is ready for the Super Bowl!The 32-year-old artist is the official pre-game DJ during player warmups at Super Bowl LVI. It's a big feat for the Russian-born producer, who admits to having had «no idea» what the Super Bowl was before moving to the U.S.«Then I realized living here that it's pretty much the biggest thing there is,» Zedd tells ET's Kevin Frazier days ahead of the big game between the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals.

Eminem has got some game day jitters!The seasoned rapper sat down with Sway Colloway on SiriusXM’s on Shade 45, where he spoke about his upcoming Super Bowl LVI halftime performance and who he is rooting for in the big game.«I'mma tell you, it's f**king nerve-wracking. It's f**king nerve-wracking,» Eminem said. «This to me — there's nothing more final than live TV.

Cardi B and Offset have commemorated their wedding day with matching tattoos. The “WAP” rapper, 29, and Migos member, 30, debuted their fresh new hand ink reading ‘9/20/2017’ horizontally in photos published by TMZ on Thursday, Feb. 10. Per the outlet, the tattoos were drawn by each other for a customized touch — marking each of their first time using a tatoo gun!

Wendy Williams, 57, is an “incapacitated person” who needs a guardianship, her bank claimed on Feb. 10. Wells Fargo sent a letter to the New York Supreme Court asking for a hearing to determine whether Wendy, who has been absent from her daytime talk show since July 2021 due to ongoing health issues, needs a professional to intervene in her affairs, according to court documents obtained by HollywoodLife.

Anderson Cooper has a surprise for us: he just welcomed a second baby to his family! The CNN anchor made the announcement on his show, Anderson Cooper 360, on Thursday, sharing the exciting news about Sebastian Luke Maisani-Cooper.

The Cincinnati Bengals are headed to the Super Bowl against the Los Angeles Rams this Sunday, Feb. 13! Bengals fans are definitely excited to see their team head to the big game, considering how their last appearance was at 1989’s Super Bowl XXII against the San Francisco 49ers.

Michael Douglas, 77, and Catherine Zeta-Jones, 52, proved that they’re couple goals just days before Valentine’s Day. The A-list couple enjoyed each others’ company on a ski trip. The duo appeared to be cross-country skiing and were certainly dressed for the occasion. They twinned in black jackets, pants and beanies while Catherine spiced up her look with a fun multi-colored pattern on her leggings and a crown design on her beanie.

Just ahead of its French release, Universal’s F9 has been set for a special screening at the Cannes Film Festival, Deadline has confirmed. This is the mystery studio movie that Cannes General Delegate Thierry Frémaux has been teasing for a few weeks. We understand that the film will show before its official launch into French cinemas on July 14 (nationwide previews begin July 13) and will be screened on the beach in Cannes, thus providing a viewing opportunity for the public, which is something the festival has been keen to do this year.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent“F9,” the latest installment of Universal’s action-packed “Fast & Furious” franchise, is the teased “planetary blockbuster” heading to the Cannes Film Festival, Variety has learned.Starring Vin Diesel, John Cena and Michelle Rodriguez, the highly anticipated movie is already a major international B.O. milestone, having grossed over $250 million worldwide, including $203 million in China (as of June 6).

live event with the Cannes Film Festival’s President, Pierre Lescure, and the festival’s General Delegate, Thierry Frémaux.The #Cannes2021 #OfficialSelection’s announcement is over, thank you for following us! While waiting for the Opening Ceremony on July 6, find the Festival news and press kit on https://t.co/IosEnqkXv7.

While it seemed like yesterday’s announcement of the lineup for the 2021 Cannes Film Festival couldn’t have been better, festival boss Thierry Fremaux has since revealed that a wider range of movies could have joined the rostra of major titles premiering on the Croisette – and they’re not, because of Netflix.

After Covid put paid to the 2020 edition of Cannes, festival chief Thierry Frémaux yesterday was finally able to announce a lineup of movies that will play to audiences on the Riviera. We spoke to the veteran curator about the ongoing Covid challenge, this year’s strong lineup, the ones that got away and surprises still to come.

Peter Debruge Chief Film CriticCannes is back — or so the festival organizers are insisting, announcing an official selection that’s bigger and more bullish than the (pre-pandemic) 2019 edition, boasting new films from Wes Anderson (“The French Dispatch”), Sean Penn (“Black Flag”) and Oliver Stone (“JFK: Through the Looking Glass”), to name three Americans from among a host of tantalizing international talents.Festival topper Thierry Frémaux unveiled a staggering 65 titles at Thursday’s early-morning announcement — which is 20% more than the 54-movie lineup of two years earlier.

Thierry Frémaux and Cannes President Pierre Lescure spent a portion of this morning’s press conference addressing issues related to France’s current Covid restrictions which have sown confusion, particularly for attendees traveling from the UK.

Netflix remains out in the cold when it comes to the Cannes lineup.

Refresh for latest…: A year after they unveiled the lineup for what would have been the 73rd Cannes Film Festival, the organization’s President Pierre Lescure and General Delegate Thierry Frémaux are back on stage at Paris’ UGC Normandie cinema this morning to reveal the Official Selection for the 74th edition. (Scroll down for the full list as we update live.)

Cannes Film Festival as the world’s preeminent showcase plans its returns, announcing an official selection which Variety has learned is packed with big-name auteurs and many notable female directors.The lineup is being unveiled announced by Thierry Frémaux, the artistic director and general delegate, and Pierre Lescure, the festival’s president, convene the much anticipated press conference to announce this year’s lineup after being forced to cancel the 2020 edition on account of the pandemic.The venue is familiar  — the Normandie Theater on the Champs-Élysées is the usual spot for the Cannes presser, usually jam-packed with journalists — although the large number of empty seats is a testament to the ongoing pandemic.

The Cannes Film Festival will unveil its Official Selection lineup for the 74th edition on Thursday, June 3 at 11 a.m. Paris time (2 a.m. PT/5 a.m. ET). The press conference will stream live from the UGC Normandie cinema on the Champs-Elysées.

Gallery: In space no one can hear you scream! 10 reasons why Alien is better than Aliens (BANG Showbiz)"I am flattered that Cannes thought of me and I am very honoured to be able to share a few words of wisdom or tell an adventure or two with a new generation of filmmakers. " Festival President Pierre Lescure added: "Jodie Foster has provided us with an amazing gift by coming to celebrate the return of the Festival on the Croisette.

Cannes Film Festival’s head of press Aïda Belloulid has departed the fest to take up a new role as PR Manager at Netflix France.