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Halloween-Themed ‘Shaun the Sheep’ Movie in Works at Aardman With StudioCanal Launching Sales in Cannes
Aardman‘s woolly stop-motion star Shaun the Sheep is getting his third movie. “Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom” is now in the…
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Sydney Film Festival Unveils 72nd Edition With Cannes Selections, World Premieres
The 72nd Sydney Film Festival has revealed its full program, launching a massive lineup of 201 films from 70 countries, including 17 world…
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Oliver Laxe’s ‘Sirât’ Debuts Trailer Ahead of World Premiere in Cannes Competition (EXCLUSIVE)
The trailer for Oliver Laxe‘s “Sirât” has debuted ahead of the film’s world premiere in the competition section of the Cannes Film…
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Epicentre Takes French Rights for Simón Mesa Soto’s ‘A Poet’ Ahead of Cannes Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
French distribution rights for Simón Mesa Soto’s “A Poet” have been sold to Epicentre Films ahead of the film’s world premiere at Cannes…
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Sundance Hit ‘Omaha’ Nabbed by Cercamon for International Sales, Heads to Cannes Market (EXCLUSIVE)
Dubai-based sales agency Cercamon has snagged international sales rights to family drama “Omaha” following its acclaimed world premiere at…
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Vinicius Jr.’s First Movie Production and the Latest from Berlinale Teddy Winner Daniel Ribeiro Feature in Festival do Rio Goes to Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)
“Clarice and the Stars,” soccer star Vinicius Jr.’s first movie as a producer, and envelope-pushing “Amanda and Caio,” with an all…
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Billy Magnussen, Ella Purnell and Ariana Greenblatt to Star in Teen Comedy ‘Hot Ted’ From ‘SNL’ Alum Hannah Levy, Protagonist Launching in Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)
Billy Magnussen (“Road House,” “Lilo & Stitch”), Ella Purnell (“Fallout,” “Yellowjackets”) and Ariana Greenblatt (“Barbie,” “Now You See…
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Cannes’ Un Certain Regard Film ‘Homebound’ by Neeraj Ghaywan, Exec Produced by Martin Scorsese to Be Repped by Paradise City Sales, WME Independent (EXCLUSIVE)
Paradise City Sales and WME Independent are teaming up to co-represent “Homebound,” directed by acclaimed Indian director Neeraj Ghaywan…
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Pedro Cabeleira’s ‘Night Passengers’ Boarded by Pluto Film Ahead of Cannes Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Pluto Film has boarded Pedro Cabeleira’s “Entroncamento” (Night Passengers) as sales agent. The film premieres in Cannes sidebar ACID. The…
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Doha Film Institute CEO Fatma Hassan Alremaihi To Be Fêted During Cannes Where She Will Launch Festival That Is ‘The Next Step in Qatar’s Journey of Cultural Leadership’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Doha Film Institute CEO Fatma Hassan Alremaihi will be fêted during the Cannes Film Festival by the Arab Cinema Center with its Arab…
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Gaza-Set Cannes ACID Selected Fatma Hassona Documentary ‘Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk’ Boarded by Cercamon (EXCLUSIVE)
International sales outfit Cercamon has acquired worldwide rights to the Gaza-set documentary “Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk,”…
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Matthew Broderick, Sally Hawkins and Martin Freeman to Lead Simon Bird’s WWII Comedy Drama ‘Pretend I’m Not Here,’ Cornerstone Launching in Cannes
Simon Bird, the British comic best known for his role in “The Inbetweeners,” has lined up his second film as director following his 2019…
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Twenty Rising European Producers Chosen for Producers on the Move Program in Cannes
European Film Promotion has selected 20 rising European producers for the 26th edition of its Producers on the Move networking program,…
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Halle Berry, Jeremy Strong Join Juliette Binoche on Cannes Film Festival Jury
PARIS — Halle Berry and “Succession” star Jeremy Strong are part of the powerhouse panel that will join jury president Juliette Binoche at…
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Nicole Kidman to Receive Kering’s Milestone 10th Woman in Motion Award at Cannes Film Festival
Nicole Kidman, the trailblazing actor and producer who last starred in Halina Reijn’s thought-provoking “Babygirl,” will be celebrated at…
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Kino Lorber Buys French Arthouse Hit ‘Souleymane’s Story,’ Winner of Cannes’ Un Certain Regard, for North America (EXCLUSIVE)
“Souleymane’s Story,” Boris Lojkine’s timely drama which took two prizes at Cannes’ Un Certain Regard and four Cesar Awards earlier this…
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EXCLUSIVE: Viola Davis Is This Year’s L’Oréal Paris Juror in Cannes
PARIS — Viola Davis is set to shine a light on women directors, and will serve as juror for this year’s Lights on Women’s Worth award. The…
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Cannes Critics’ Week Unveils Next Step Jury, Expands Filmmaker Initiative for 2025
Cannes Critics’ Week has revealed the jury for its Next Step program’s €2,500 ($2,835) development prize, with three key industry figures…
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Sebastián Lelio, Lukas Dhont, Eliza Hittman, Kornél Mundruczó and Jasmila Žbanić to Pitch Projects at Cannes’ Investors Circle
10 directors from eight countries are set to pitch their latest projects in development to a select group of VIP private investors in…
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Vicky Krieps’ ‘Love Me Tender’ Boarded by Be For Films Ahead of Cannes Un Certain Regard Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Brussels-based sales agent Be For Films has secured international sales rights to “Love Me Tender,” Anna Cazenave Cambet’s sophomore…
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Cannes Un Certain Regard Entry ‘Caravan’ From Zuzana Kirchnerová Boarded for World Sales by Alpha Violet (EXCLUSIVE)
Paris-based sales outfit Alpha Violet has acquired world distribution rights to “Caravan,” a first feature by Czech director Zuzana…
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Annecy Animation Showcase at Cannes: GKIDS and Dwarf to Produce Taiyo Matsumoto’s Manga ‘Sunny’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Indie animation producer and distributor GKIDS and Japanese stop-motion animation studio Dwarf announced that they will jointly develop a…
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Alice Rohrwacher to Preside Over Cannes Caméra d’Or Jury
Italian director Alice Rohrwacher, whose works “The Wonders,” “Happy as Lazzaro” and “La Chimera” competed in Cannes, will preside over…
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Cannes Docs Unveils Four 2025 Projects From Circle Women Doc Accelerator (EXCLUSIVE)
Circle Women Doc Accelerator has selected four documentary projects by women and gender-expansive filmmakers for its annual showcase at…