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entertainment12 days ago•18 min saved

Travolta Earns Surprise Palme d’Or at Cannes for Personal Directorial Debut

John Travolta was awarded a surprise honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes ahead of the world premiere of Propeller One-Way Night Coach, his directorial debut. Festival director Thierry Frémaux lauded him as a great artist, and Travolta delivered an emotional speech as the audience gave him a standing ovation. The film, based on his book, follows a young aviation enthusiast and his mother on a cross-country flight; it will debut on Apple on May 29. Travolta also reflected on the personal meaning of the project and suggested he might direct again in the future, with his daughter Ella Bleu Travolta among the cast.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

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entertainment17 days ago•16 min saved

Cannes Director Seeks Hollywood Comeback as 2026 Fest Goes On

Cannes Film Festival director Thierry Frémaux acknowledged Hollywood’s absence from the 2026 festival but expressed hope that studio films will return to premiere at Cannes, noting studios’ own release strategies post‑COVID and post‑strikes. He said some projects were discussed (e.g., Universal’s Fast & Furious 25th‑anniversary event) but nothing was guaranteed, and despite fewer Hollywood premieres the lineup still features U.S. titles, with the industry urged to stay patient as it reconfigures.

via Deadline|

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entertainment1 month ago•19 min saved

Cannes Boss Signals Hollywood Shift as Major U.S. Studio Titles Sit Out

At Cannes 2026, festival chief Thierry Frémaux acknowledged the absence of big U.S. studio titles in the lineup, framing it as a reflection of Hollywood’s current climate—pandemic fallout, strikes, and funding hurdles—while stressing that Cannes remains a vital hub where American cinema still engages with the festival ecosystem; the slate leans toward indie and world cinema, with potential Oscar momentum from Cannes-selected films, and Frémaux noted that starting in Cannes can still propel a film to Hollywood a year later.

via Deadline|

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film-industry2 years ago•3 min saved

"Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' Secures Cannes Premiere Amid Distribution Challenges"

Thierry Fremaux, director of the Cannes Film Festival, addressed the lack of distribution for Francis Ford Coppola's "Megalopolis," a $120 million epic starring Adam Driver, selected for competition at Cannes but without a French distribution deal. The potential sale to a streamer without theatrical plans for France could clash with Cannes' rule requiring French theatrical distribution for competition films. Fremaux also discussed the decrease in female directors in competition, the increasing presence of genre movies, and the representation of female directors at the festival.

via Variety|

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film-festival-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' Takes Cannes by Storm"

Thierry Frémaux, head of the Cannes Film Festival, expressed his delight at the selection of Francis Ford Coppola’s "Megalopolis" for the festival's 77th edition, highlighting Coppola's close ties to Cannes and his determination to compete. Coppola, who had been editing the film for a year, ultimately chose Cannes over Venice, marking his return to Competition after 45 years. Frémaux revealed Coppola's strong connection to France and Cannes, emphasizing the director's desire to showcase his film and compete for a potential third Palme d’Or.

via Deadline|

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entertainment3 years ago•1 min saved

Cannes Film Festival Head in Altercation with Local Cop on Croisette

Thierry Frémaux, the delegate general of the Cannes Film Festival, was involved in an altercation with a local police officer in Cannes after riding his electric bicycle on the pavement in front of the Carlton hotel. Video footage shows Frémaux in a heated argument with the officer, who pushed him to one side and prevented him from entering the hotel. The incident was quickly resolved with Frémaux and the officer shaking hands in the end. Frémaux had announced at his opening press conference that he would be riding a bicycle to reduce his carbon footprint.

via Deadline|

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entertainment3 years ago•3 min saved

Cannes Film Fest Chief Addresses Controversies Surrounding Johnny Depp and Sexual Assault Perpetrators.

The head of the Cannes Film Festival, Thierry Fremaux, defended the inclusion of Johnny Depp's comeback movie in this year's festival and dismissed criticism from French actress Adèle Haenel. Fremaux insisted he didn't know about Depp's defamation trial and only cared about him as an actor. Haenel recently wrote an open letter calling out the industry's continued support of several prominent figures who've faced accusations of sexual assault, abuse, and/or rape. Fremaux fired back, calling Haenel's comments "radical" and "false."

via Rolling Stone|

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film-festivals3 years ago•2 min saved

Cannes Boss Defends Festival Amid Johnny Depp Backlash.

Cannes Film Festival's chief Thierry Fremaux dismissed recent criticism from actor Adele Haenel that the festival celebrates rapists, calling her comments "false." He also addressed controversy over the inclusion of Johnny Depp in the opening night film, saying he believes in freedom of speech and acting within a legal framework. Ruben Östlund, Palme d'Or-winning director of "Triangle of Sadness" and "The Square," was announced as the head of the 2023 jury, reflecting the festival's ambition to try new things.

via Variety|

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film-festivals3 years ago•11 min saved

Cannes Film Festival 2023: Wes Anderson, Todd Haynes, and More Compete with Young Talents in Un Certain Regard

Cannes chief Thierry Frémaux unveiled the bulk of the Official Selection for the 76th edition of the festival, mixing established auteurs with rising directors. Six of the 19 films in the main competition are directed by women this year, which is a record for the festival. Frémaux also discussed the selection process, the importance of Cannes for French cinema, and the possibility of Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon competing for the Palme d'Or.

via Deadline|

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film-festival3 years ago•6 min saved

"Cannes 2023: Glazer's Surprise, Scorsese's Entry, and Kingly Banquets"

Cannes Film Festival's director Thierry Fremaux discusses this year's lineup, which includes a record six movies directed by female helmers in competition and a number of star-studded period movies. He expresses his hope to convince Martin Scorsese to vie for a second Palme d'Or and reveals that two or three movies are expected to be added to the competition next week. The festival reflects the state of world cinema production and is politically charged, with almost every film talking about societal problems.

via Variety|

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