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At Cannes, Cate Blanchett argued the #MeToo movement in Hollywood was “killed very quickly,” saying the exposure of systemic abuse spans industries and that power imbalances on film sets persist. She urged ongoing acknowledgment of these issues, highlighted concerns about consent in AI, and criticized the homogeneous culture on sets, while also noting film festivals should not be the sole venues for solving global conflicts.
At Cannes, Cate Blanchett says the #MeToo movement “got killed very quickly” in Hollywood, arguing for sustained gender parity on sets and recalling a 2018 protest; she notes ongoing disparities on crews and discusses future work, including Brady Corbet’s upcoming film with Selena Gomez and Michael Fassbender.
At the Cannes premiere of Paper Tiger, Cate Blanchett critiques the #MeToo movement, saying it was killed very quickly in Hollywood, reflecting on how backlash and industry dynamics have affected accountability debates at the festival.
At Cannes, Cate Blanchett argued that the #MeToo movement was killed very quickly and highlighted ongoing gender imbalance on film sets, noting a daily headcount of roughly 10 women to 75 men—an issue Julianne Moore has also raised—underscoring that inequality persists across the industry.
Cate Blanchett and Selena Gomez will star in Brady Corbet’s next feature, an ambitious, genre-defying epic that spans from the 19th century to the present day (primarily set in the 1970s). The project is described as an X‑rated, lengthy film reportedly shot on rare eight‑perf 65mm cameras, with a 200-page script and Michael Fassbender also attached.
The crime drama Paper Tiger debuted at the Cannes Film Festival with a star-studded red carpet, featuring Cate Blanchett, Adam Driver, Demi Moore, Miles Teller and other notable attendees showcasing their best looks.
Cate Blanchett will reprise Valka in the live-action How to Train Your Dragon 2, a sequel set five years after the first film that follows a 20-year-old Hiccup and his friends as they encounter Valka and battle a madman who wants to conquer the world with a dragon army. Dean DeBlois is writing and directing the project, and Universal and DreamWorks have scheduled a June 11, 2027 theatrical release following his helm of the 2025 live-action remake.
Cate Blanchett will reprise Valka in Universal Pictures’ live-action How to Train Your Dragon 2, with Dean DeBlois returning as writer/director/executive producer; the project, based on Cressida Cowell’s books, follows the 2025 live-action film that earned about $636 million worldwide and is set for a June 11, 2027 release.
Pope Leo is hosting a unique Hollywood audience at the Vatican, attended by stars like Cate Blanchett, Chris Pine, and directors such as Spike Lee, as part of the Holy Year celebrations, aiming to foster dialogue between the Church and the film industry.
Actress Cate Blanchett has partnered with Kew's Millennium Seed Bank to promote seed conservation and environmental restoration, highlighting the importance of preserving plant biodiversity and supporting efforts to restore habitats worldwide, especially in the face of threats like wildfires and climate change.
Cate Blanchett received a five-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival for her role in Jim Jarmusch's 'Father Mother Sister Brother,' a film that explores three separate family stories across different countries, marking Jarmusch's return to Venice after 22 years.
Jim Jarmusch's 'Father Mother Sister Brother' is a delicate, observant triptych exploring family dynamics through three interconnected stories, featuring a talented ensemble including Cate Blanchett and Adam Driver, with a tone of warmth, humor, and subtle melancholy.
Paolo Sorrentino's film 'La Grazia' opened the Venice Film Festival with a four-minute standing ovation, featuring themes of aging and political integrity, and starring Toni Servillo. The festival also honored Werner Herzog with a Golden Lion, while showcasing upcoming high-profile films and addressing current global issues like the Gaza conflict. The event highlights Italy's love for Sorrentino and the festival's status as a major cinematic celebration.
Cate Blanchett discusses her role in Apple TV+'s 'Disclaimer,' her involvement in the 'Squid Game' cameo, and her interest in expanding her television work, emphasizing the importance of complex storytelling and confronting biases.
Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has only read rumors about a potential English-language adaptation by David Fincher, featuring Cate Blanchett as an American recruiter, but has not received any official confirmation from Netflix. He emphasizes that his ending was meant to highlight systemic issues rather than set up a spin-off, and expresses interest in Fincher's work, though he remains unaware of any concrete plans for continuation.