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At Cannes Day 10, Rami Malek's The Man I Love premiered to Oscar buzz with early praise from critics, Penélope Cruz stars in The Black Ball which earned a lengthy standing ovation, and Maika Monroe's Victorian Psycho debuted in Un Certain Regard, signaling a Gothic thriller to watch, with ovation scores highlighting The Black Ball as a standout.
Netflix is close to securing a U.S. deal to acquire Cannes Competition title The Black Ball (La Bola Negra), directed by Los Javis (Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo) and featuring Penélope Cruz and Glenn Close. The Spanish-language film, about three men across different eras connected by the final works of poet Lorca, premiered at Cannes with a standing ovation. Netflix has not officially confirmed the deal, and producers Movistar Plus said negotiations were ongoing.
Penélope Cruz leads a cameo in Los Javis’ The Black Ball, a Lorca-inspired queer epic tracing 85 years across 1930s to 2017, premiered at Cannes to a 16-minute standing ovation; the film stars Glenn Close in a supporting role and marks the duo’s Cannes official competition debut, with production spanning Spain and Greece and a Spain release set for Oct. 2 via Elastica Films; it’s in contention for the Palme d’Or and the Queer Palm.
Cannes 2026 is a fashion showcase on the Croisette, with Penélope Cruz in a custom Chanel gown at the La Bola Negra screening, Demi Moore in a strapless ultramarine Dior gown, Bella Hadid channeling Jane Birkin in an ivory Schiaparelli lace dress, and John Travolta walking the red carpet with daughter Ella Bleu in a navy suit and cream beret, among a flurry of standout outfits across screenings and galas from Chanel, Dior, Schiaparelli and more.
Penélope Cruz's La Bola Negra premiered at the Cannes Film Festival to a 20-minute ovation, one of the longest for a premiere, as directors Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi present a Lorca-inspired drama about three men across 1932, 1937 and 2017, featuring Cruz alongside Miguel Bernardeau and Glenn Close. The project is a Movistar Plus+ and El Deseo production, shot in 35mm across Spain.
Javier Bardem explains why he publicly defended Palestine at Oscar-season events, saying he welcomed but faced backlash and that his activism is tied to his views on male norms. He also celebrates his wife Penélope Cruz, discusses their private family life, and notes their collaborations and upcoming projects (The Beloved, Bunker, Cape Fear on Apple TV, and Dune: Part Three), using cinema to explore complex relationships, politics, and personal growth.
The Bride! had its world premiere in London’s Leicester Square with Jessie Buckley as Ida and Christian Bale as Frank, directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal and based on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. The 1930s-set drama features a large ensemble, including Annette Bening, Jake Gyllenhaal and Penélope Cruz, and Warner Bros. will release it in U.S. theatres on March 6. Gyllenhaal described the film as a big, radical take where monsters can be heroes, with a red-carpet photo gallery accompanying the premiere.
Deadline reports Nancy Meyers’ next project is moving forward at Warner Bros after Netflix walked away in 2023. Meyers’ first directing project in 11 years has Penélope Cruz and Owen Wilson attached from the original lineup, with Kieran Culkin now in final talks alongside Jude Law and Emma Mackey to join; a Christmas Day 2027 release is planned, though no title or logline has been released. Producers are Meyers and Ilona Herzberg, with Diana Pokorny executive producing. Netflix had eyed a budget of roughly $130–$150 million, but Warner Bros is pursuing a lower-cost production.
Renowned filmmaker Nancy Meyers is back after 11 years with an untitled Christmas 2027 comedy for Warner Bros., led by Penélope Cruz, Jude Law and Kieran Culkin alongside Emma Mackey and Owen Wilson. The film is a fresh take on her Paris Paramount project, originally set up at Netflix, which reportedly stalled over a $150 million budget before Warner Bros. revived Meyers’ script with Meyers set to write and direct. Production is backed by Ilona Herzberg with Diana Pokorny as an executive producer.
After a yearlong development and budget talks that included Netflix balking at a high budget, Nancy Meyers’ untitled project has found a home at Warner Bros. with a December 25, 2027 release. The star lineup includes Penélope Cruz, Kieran Culkin, Jude Law, Emma Mackey and Owen Wilson, with Meyers writing and directing.
At Sundance, Olivia Wilde’s The Invite, an incisive single-set drama adapted from Sentimental, turns a dinner party into a biting examination of marriage, sex, and resentment, buoyed by strong performances from Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton; Wilde’s direction mixes sharp wit with genuine pathos, though the extended runtime slows it at times, ending on a hopeful note about healing.
At Sundance, Olivia Wilde's The Invite turns a dinner-party premise into a sharp, improv-heavy comedy-drama about two couples confronting desire, resentment and miscommunication, with Wilde, Rogen, Cruz and Norton delivering rapid-fire, provocative humor.
Olivia Wilde’s film The Invite premiered at the Sundance Film Festival to a packed Eccles crowd that gave it a standing ovation, with Wilde choked up in the moment as she thanked the audience. The one‑night San Francisco apartment dramedy stars Wilde and Seth Rogen alongside Penelope Cruz and Edward Norton, and follows a hapless couple hosting their free-spirited new neighbors. Norton and Wilde described balancing humor with raw emotion, and the film is currently seeking distribution.
Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz shared a rare selfie at the Museo Reina Sofía in Spain, sparking fans to comment on how much younger Depp looks and his healthy appearance, as they enjoy filming their fourth movie together, 'Day Drinker.'
Brad Pitt and Penélope Cruz starred in a short film for Chanel's Fall-Winter 2024-25 Ready to-Wear show at Paris Fashion Week, portraying a romantic couple enjoying a luxurious date night in a tribute to the film A Man and a Woman. The film captures the beginning of a love story in Deauville, with Pitt and Cruz exuding romance through their interactions. Pitt is also working with Cruz's husband, Javier Bardem, on a project about Formula One racing, and Bardem praised Pitt's energy and talent.