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Nicola Coughlan on what makes that 'Bridgerton' carriage scene special: 'It's sexy'

Nicola Coughlan, the romantic lead of "Bridgerton's" Season 3 talks to USA TODAY about the fan-favorite carriage scene and the moment Colin fell in love.

In ‘Blue Sun Palace,' U.S.-Made Critics Week Charmer, Constance Tsang Reframes the Chinese Immigrant Tale With Empathy – and a Stellar Cast

First-time feature director Constance Tsang makes a splash in Cannes with "Blue Sun Palace," the first U.S. film in Critics Week that is in the Mandarin Chinese language. Set in a massage parlor, staffed with Chinese immigrants, in Queens, New York, the melodramatic film tells of how the romantic relationship between a man and a […]

New evidence uncovered on cello and nightingale

A new documentary marking the centenary of the landmark event claims to prove its authenticity.

Paolo Sorrentino on Making His First ‘Feminine Epic' With Cannes Film ‘Parthenope' and Directing Gary Oldman: He's ‘One of the Top Five Actors in the World' (EXCLUSIVE)

Paolo Sorrentino is back in Cannes for the sixth time with “Parthenope,” a love letter to his native Naples but also, as he puts it, a film about his “missed youth” that comes as a natural follow-up to his autobiographical “The Hand of God.” Perhaps more significantly, “Parthenope” – an epic spanning several decades – […]

Cannes ACID Opener ‘Kyuka' Sold to France, Greece and Benelux by Heretic (EXCLUSIVE)

Athens-based sales and production outfit Heretic has sold key territories on the Cannes Film Festival’s ACID sidebar opening film, Greece’s “Kyuka: Before Summer’s End.” Heretic has sealed distribution deals for France with The Dark, Benelux with Gusto Entertainment and Greece with Cinobo. Directed by feature debutant Kostis Charamountanis, who previously directed several acclaimed shorts, the […]

When does 'Bridgerton' Season 3 Part 2 come out? Release date, cast, how to watch new episodes

Part 1 of 'Bridgerton' Season 3 ends on a cliffhanger with Colin Bridgerton asking Penelope Featherington to marry him.

Shameless star Tina Malone reveals husband Paul Chase took his own life after suffering PTSD

Shameless star Tina Malone reveals husband Paul Chase took his own life after suffering PTSD - Army veteran died in March and is now said to have committed suicide

Jesse Plemons Tries to Unpack ‘Kinds of Kindness'

Jesse Plemons has become an undisputed auteur's favorite. The 36-year-old star's beguiling unshowiness onscreen has landed him memorable parts in films from Paul Thomas Anderson (The Master), Steven Spielberg (Bridge of Spies, The Post), Martin Scorsese (The Irishman, Killers of the Flower Moon), Charlie Kaufman (I'm Thinking of Ending Things), Adam McKay (Vice) and Jane Campion (The Power of the Dog), among so many others. Arguably even more...

Parallax Studio, Saga Film Studios Form Joint Venture to Distribute Films in the Philippines Starting With Kevin Costner's ‘Horizon' (EXCLUSIVE)

Manila-based production outfit Parallax Studio and entertainment company Saga Film Studios have formed a joint venture that will distribute the two-part Western epic “Horizon: An American Saga” in the Philippines. The deal is the first of a number of acquisitions planned by the joint venture. The “Horizon: An American Saga” films are directed by and […]

Cynthia Erivo says themes in Wicked resonate with LGBT community

Cynthia Erivo says themes in Wicked resonate with LGBT community - The British actress and singer received an award for her activism within the LGBT+ community from US star Jada Pinkett-Smith.

The opera singer giving black 'commodities' a voice

Peter Brathwaite says he wanted to create "a gallery full of faces that you don't usually see".

Meet the unusual singer of 'The Code' - Eurovision winner Nemo Mettler

Video: Crowd Boos Transgender Winner At Girls Track Event

The crowd at a girls track meet in Oregon booed the winner of an event, as the winner happened to be transgender. Aayden Gallagher, a sophomore at McDaniel High School, is a transgender runner in the girls division. She won the 200 meter dash in the Oregon School Activities Association ...

‘Everybody Loves Touda' Review: Nabil Ayouch's Feminist Musical Drama Only Really Sings When Its Leading Lady Does

The very title of “Everybody Loves Touda” poses a kind of challenge to viewers. If everybody loves Touda, dare you not? Moroccan director Nabil Ayouch’s forthright musical drama certainly doesn’t permit much room for dissent. From first gilded frame to last, the film is besotted with its eponymous heroine, a fiery small-town singer aspiring to […]

Cannes, According to … The Local, Lawyer Susan Abramovitch

Entertainment lawyer Susan Abramovitch, partner at law firm Gowling WLG, splits her time between Toronto and Cannes. With the Cannes Film Festival taking over much of the famed Croisette, just like every year, she shared tips with THR some and discussed the biggest Cannes faux-pas to avoid for visitors. Check out Abramovitch’s insights below. Best […]

Frank Grillo Creature Action Thriller ‘Werewolves' Acquired by Signature for U.K. (EXCLUSIVE)

Signature Entertainment has acquired the U.K. and Irish rights to creature action thriller “Werewolves” from the Solution Entertainment Group. The feature was produced by Myles Nestel (“Blacklight”) and Craig Chapman (“Honest Thief”), with additional producers including Steven C. Miller (“Escape Plan 2,” “In the Line of Duty”), Jim Cardwell (“Blacklight”) and James Michael Cummings (“Blacklight”). “Werewolves” was directed by Miller from a...

Why Raoul Peck Cast Lakeith Stanfield to Voice Apartheid Photographer Ernest Cole in Cannes Doc

The setup reads like a thriller: 60,000 photo negatives were discovered in a safe in a Swedish bank, no one knows how they got there, and no one knows who paid to keep them there. But Raoul Peck's Cannes-bound documentary Ernest Cole: Lost and Found aims to uncover the forgotten years of a photographer whose legacy and […]

Cannes Flashback: In 1974, ‘The Conversation' Won Francis Ford Coppola His First Palme d'Or

One of only nine directors to win the Palme d'Or twice, Francis Ford Coppola took home his first 50 years ago - back when the award was still called the Grand Prix - for The Conversation. A psychological thriller starring Gene Hackman as a morally conflicted surveillance expert in San Francisco, The Conversation couldn't have been released at […]

Jake Gyllenhaal Sings Boyz II Men in ‘SNL' Season 49 Finale Opening Monologue

Jake Gyllenhaal decided to showcase his vocal talent during the Season 49 finale of “Saturday Night Live” by serenading the audience with a rendition of Boyz II Men’s “End of the Road.” During the ballad, Gyllenhaal switched up the lyrics, claiming he was the very last choice to host. He crooned, “They asked Pedro Pascal, […]

What time is 'American Idol' finale tonight? Top 3 contestants, guests, where to watch

Abi Carter, Jack Blocker, and Will Moseley will battle it one last time during the "American Idol" season 22 finale on Sunday May 19, 2024.

‘SNL' Cold Open Riffs on Trump Trial and His VP Picks

The 49th season finale of "Saturday Night Live" opened with James Austin Johnson as Donald Trump speaking at the barricades of a Manhattan courthouse, in a nod to Trump's ongoing legal woes amid his presidential campaign. Johnson as Trump spoke about his "weird and depressing" state at the courthouse, saying, "I don't like being in court […]

Strictly star Giovanni rejects claims over teaching methods

The professional dancer on the BBC show says he is looking forward to clearing his name.

Winners of the 2024 ACM Country Music Awards

‘Savages' Review: A Heartfelt and Galvanizing Animated Film Calls for Environmental Protection

The latest from 'My Life as a Zucchini' helmer Claude Barras is about a group of Indigenous people trying to protect their land from rampant deforestation.

'Megalopolis:' What critics are saying about the polarizing new Francis Ford Coppola film

Weekly round-up: Five stories you may have missed

Comedian Ricky Gervais' much-anticipated appearance is among our most read stories in Dorset.

James Arthur's talent hunt ahead of homecoming gig

The Road to the Riverside competition finals see four bands play to win an opening slot.

Swiss Films, Visions du Réel Give Voice to the Discriminated at First Cannes Docs Swiss Showcase

Ranked third in Europe for its yearly output of documentaries, according to the European Audiovisual Observatory, with more than 70 titles in 2023, the small but prolific filmmaking nation will unveil four of its most promising features at the Swiss Cannes Docs Showcase, May 19. The event is jointly organised by the national promotional agency […]

Somali Filmmaker Mo Harawe Makes History in Cannes With Intimate Family Drama ‘The Village Next to Paradise'

After making waves on the festival circuit with a pair of heralded short films, Somali filmmaker Mo Harawe makes his auspicious feature debut at this year's Cannes Film Festival with "The Village Next to Paradise," which premieres May 21 in the French fest's Un Certain Regard section - the first feature from the African nation […]

Empowering black stories: essential movies you need to watch

Over the past few years, there has been a noticeable increase in the presence of Black lead characters in Hollywood. In order to acknowledge this progress, we have curated a collection of films that not only feature Black lead characters, but also provide educational insight into Black history. Spanning from movies centered around slavery to those portraying the rise of the Civil Rights Movement and its influential figures, this gallery contains a list of essential films that delve into Black history. Take a moment to browse through and start your viewing experience today!

New music marks air force reserves centenary

Comitamur has been recorded by musicians at RAF Cranwell in Lincolnshire.

Japanese Animation Powerhouse Studio Ghibli Makes History With Honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes

When Studio Ghibli receives its honorary Palme d'Or May 19 at the Cannes Film Festival, the creative home to Hayao Miyazaki - arguably the most admired and influential living animation director - will make history. This marks the first time an honorary Palme d'Or has been given to a group, which sits well with the […]

'Stax' doc looks at extraordinary music studio that fell to financial and racial struggles

Director Jamila Wignot spends four hours telling the story of a seminal part of the nation's music history in "Stax: Soulsville U.S.A."

Cynthia Erivo: ‘I am really proud I came out the way I did’

Cynthia Erivo: ‘I am really proud I came out the way I did’ - The actress and singer was honoured with an award for her activism within the LGBT+ community.

Cannes' Animation Day Opens Doors for Artists Looking for Funding, Distribution, Sales Agents and Networking Opportunities

May 19 is Animation Day at Cannes, with a full day of programming that includes an animation showcase, a panel discussion and other networking opportunities. The event is held in partnership with the Marché du Film. The highlight of the program is the Annecy Animation Showcase, which spotlights five works-in-progress. Titles chosen for the event […]

Actors who play Mickey Mouse and friends vote to unionize at Disneyland

Disneyland actors said yes to unionizing with the Actors' Equity Association. Actors at the California park shared concerns of low wages and injuries.

A New “Harry Potter” Baking Show Is Coming to Bring Magic to Food Network Later This Year

'Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking' will be filmed at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden

Cate Blanchett's New Film ‘Rumours' Is Named After the Fleetwood Mac Album: It Was ‘Creatively Fraught and Everyone Was Sleeping With Each Other, So It Made Sense'

Cate Blanchett’s new film “Rumours” took its name from the iconic Fleetwood Mac album, it was revealed on Sunday at a Cannes Film Festival press conference. The dark comedy, directed by Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson and Galen Johnson, follows a group of world leaders who meet at the G7 — a political and economic meeting […]

'Ernest Cole: Lost and Found' Director Raoul Peck: ‘There Is a Fight to Be Had About the State of the World'

Raoul Peck’s life is as fascinating as his films, filled with unexpected twists and turns. From his early stints as a cab driver and journalist, to a minister of culture post in his native Haiti, to teaching, to founding his Velvet Film production shingle to his breakthrough when he earned an Oscar nomination as producer/director […]

Your rights if your gig or festival is cancelled - can you get your money back?

Consumer rights expert Martyn James explains what to do if something goes wrong with a gig you've got planned, including hotels and transportation

Dramas elevate Iran cinema but it's comedy that sells

Social dramas have made Iranian films and their directors renowned at international festivals such as Cannes, but at home it's comedy that sells and has long been the favoured genre. The Iranian film in competition at Cannes this year, "The Seed of the Sacred Fig" by Mohammad Rasoulof, will not be shown at home as its director fled abroad after being sentenced to five years in jail.

‘Hamlet' Starring Riz Ahmed Bought by Focus Features for International Rights (EXCLUSIVE)

Focus Features has bought international rights to “Hamlet,” Aneil Karia’s London-set modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s famed play starring Oscar winner Riz Ahmed. Morfydd Clark (“Saint Maud,” “Rings of Power”) and Joe Alwyn (“Kinds of Kindness”) also star in the film, which wrapped production at the end of last year and was acquired by Focus Features some […]

Winners of Eurovision, from ABBA to Celine Dion and Nemo

Cannes Unsold Gems: The Best Films Yet to Land U.S. Distribution

THR puts the spotlight on the best films from the festival circuit that have yet to land a U.S. distribution deal. La Cocina Directed by Alonso Ruizpalacios From Anthony Bourdain giving American readers an inside look at the rock 'n' roll restaurant industry in Kitchen Confidential to Nancy Meyers' citrus-dotted white marble countertops in enviable home kitchens, modern American audiences have had […]

‘Rumours' Review: Cate Blanchett Gets Lost in Heavy Fog and Hot Air in a Laugh-Out-Loud Political Satire

Depending on who you talk to, the world is either in crisis, on fire, at war and/or simply lurching toward a frankly deserved final judgment. So what can be done to save it? Why, a carefully worded provisional statement, of course, from the global leaders currently in possession of both the gas canister and the […]

Gullane Unveils Cao Hamburger, Sandra Kogut Films (EXCLUSIVE)

Brazilian production powerhouse Gullane, which is behind Netflix's "Senna" and Cannes competition title "Motel Destino," has closed international co-production pacts on new projects from Cao Hamburger ("The Year My Parents Went on Vacation") and Sandra Kogut ("Three Summers"). France's Playtime and Portugal's Ukbar Filmes will co-produce Hamburger's "School Without Walls." Playtime will also handle international […]

‘The Falling Sky' Directors Eryk Rocha and Gabriela Carneiro da Cunha on How The Amazon's Yanomami Tribe Can Teach ‘White People' to Dream Collectively

Brazilian directors Eryk Rocha and Gabriela Carneiro da Cunha's “The Falling Sky" delves into lives of the Amazonian Yanomami people, who live in the heart of the Amazon rainforest where they are contending with a harsh humanitarian crisis caused by the massive invasion of wildcat miners searching for gold and cassiterite, a mineral used in electronics. […]

Singer Laufey reveals why Kris Jenner gave her mint mouth spray at the Met Ball

Singer Laufey reveals why Kris Jenner gave her mint mouth spray at the Met Ball - The singer discussed some of the celebrities she rubbed shoulders with on the night including the unusual interaction she had with the business mogul.

Julianne Moore Says It's ‘Very Exciting' to See Women ‘Represented Through All Stages of Their Lives' on Screen

Julianne Moore says the film industry has "changed dramatically" since she started out in the early 1990s when it comes to female representation. Speaking as part of Kering’s Women in Motion program at the Cannes Film Festival, the Oscar winner said one of the most noticeable differences is when it comes to career longevity for actresses. […]

Charity set up by Queen announces second series of reading podcast

Charity set up by Queen announces second series of reading podcast - The first series of The Queen’s Reading Room Podcast was listened to in 158 countries.