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Cannes Opens With Peter Jackson Honor as Hollywood Spotlight Shrinks

The 79th Cannes Film Festival kicks off with fewer Hollywood blockbusters and A-list stars, but Peter Jackson is celebrated with an honorary Palme d’Or while James Franco still draws crowds amid controversy; Jane Fonda delivers a pointed opening speech about cinema as resistance, and festival director Thierry Frémaux emphasizes Cannes’ ongoing global stature as the industry navigates streaming, AI, and geopolitical tensions with a lineup leaning on international auteurs.

via Variety|

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Seth Rogen Hints at Possible 'Pineapple Express' Sequel in the Future

Seth Rogen mentioned the possibility of a 'Pineapple Express 2' in the future, though he's not typically keen on sequels, and noted that a sequel was previously planned but scrapped due to budget issues. The film's stars, including James Franco, are no longer friends due to past allegations against Franco, which complicates the potential for a follow-up.

via Deadline|

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"Allegations of Sexual Misconduct: Vincent Gallo's Disturbing Audition Experiences"

Actor Vincent Gallo is accused of making sexually explicit and threatening comments during auditions for the film "The Policeman," in which he plays the "Golden State Killer." Two actresses filed complaints with SAG-AFTRA, alleging that Gallo detailed disturbing improvisation requirements and demanded total consent for potentially abusive scenes. SAG-AFTRA is investigating, and a spokesperson for the production company claims that an intimacy coordinator was hired and the film was shot in a safe environment. This news comes as a report by Anita Hill's Hollywood Commission indicates that while more workers are aware of workplace misconduct, fewer believe it's leading to real changes in the industry.

via Hollywood Reporter|

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