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EntertainmentWinnie the Pooh horror movie sequel gets international buyers at Cannes

We knew that a Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey sequel would be coming — after all, the micro-budget indie horror flick captivated audiences enough to make bank at the box office for a film of its stature. In good news for the production, international buyers have been found for the film. The Hollywood Reporter broke the […]

EntertainmentJohnny Depp signs historic $20 million deal

The past couple of years have been a bit of a dry spell for Johnny Depp thanks to the trial with Amber Heard, but luck has taken a turn for the actor with more projects lining up and now a lucrative $20 million deal with Dior. Dior was one of the few to stand by […]

EntertainmentNatalie Portman reflects on 'cringey' elements from her iconic first role

Natalie Portman is always a professional, and upon reflecting on her star-making role in Léon the Professional and some of its “cringey” aspects. Léon the Professional was a 1994 film written and directed by Luc Besson. It starred Jean Reno, Gary Oldman, and Portman in her film debut. Portman plays a young girl named Mathilda […]

EntertainmentJohnny Depp's first feature length directorial effort in 25 years will star Al Pacino

Pretty soon, Johnny Depp will be making his big screen return in Jeanne du Barry — the opening film of this year’s Cannes Film Festival. After that, the actor has lined up his next directorial feature — his first in a quarter-century — that will star Hollywood legend, Al Pacino. Deadline broke the news that […]

EntertainmentCannes Film Festival: Brie Larson, Paul Dano tapped for special 2023 honor

The 76th annual Cannes Film Festival announced new US members of the jury. Oscar winner Brie Larson and Emmy and BAFTA Award nominee Paul Dano will join jury president Ruben Ostlünd on the board of jurors. What is a jury member and what do they do, you ask? The Cannes board of directors appoint jury members, often a […]

EntertainmentIndiana Jones 5: Harrison Ford drops 'last' word on future of beloved character

While it shouldn’t come as a surprise, it does appear that Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny will be Harrison Ford‘s last time donning the iconic fedora, whip, and satchel. Speaking to Total Film, Ford emphasized that this will be his last time playing Indiana Jones, “This is the final film in the series, and […]

EntertainmentNew Pixar film getting special Cannes Film Festival placement

It appears that this year’s Cannes Film Festival will be closed out by Pixar’s latest film, Elemental. On April 19, it was announced that Elemental would be having its premiere out-of-competition in France on May 27. This won’t be the first time that Pixar has premiered a film at Cannes. Dating back to Up (2009), […]

EntertainmentOppenheimer release date delay rumor gets pushback

For a second there, it look as though Christopher Nolan was going to have to move over for Barbie. While some had their dreams of an Oppenheimer-Barbie double feature dashed temporarily, it appears that the rumor of Oppenheimer being pushed to later this year is not true. The rumors began with an interview Variety ran […]

EntertainmentCannes Film Festival: Indiana Jones 5 and the 6 most-anticipated movies in 2023's lineup

The full lineup for this year’s Cannes Film Festival has officially been announced, and that means we’re inching closer to when the best filmmakers and actors show off their latest work. The festival runs from May 16-27, but here’s a list of the most anticipated films out of the festival from this jealous journalist of […]

EntertainmentJohnny Depp's comeback after Amber Heard trial gets boost from Cannes Film Festival

In a year where this year’s iteration of the Cannes Film Festival will play home to the world premieres of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Martin Scorsese and Wes Anderson‘s latest features, they will also have the unique moniker of the host of the world premiere of Johnny Depp‘s new film (and first […]

EntertainmentCannes Film Festival tabs Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny to follow in Top Gun: Maverick's footsteps

One year after Top Gun: Maverick premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and two years after F9 served as that year’s mystery blockbuster screening, Variety has reported that Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny will premiere at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. Dial of Destiny won’t be the first time Indiana Jones has graced […]

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