Cannes 2016
Cannes: Unsung stars will shine anew, promises Flix Premiere
May 18, 2016 | Simon Kinnear
Every film deserves its “Andy Warhol moment of fame”. That was the message from Martin Warner, launching his new VOD venture, Flix Premiere, in a keynote speech at Cannes today.
Strictly speaking, the company doesn’t view its “online cineplex” as … Read More
Aaron Taylor-Johnson eyes The Wall, as Amazon shops original film at Cannes
May 14, 2016 | David Farnor
Aaron Taylor-Johnson is in talks to star in The Wall, Amazon’s first original film.
The actor, who has won fans and acclaim alike with his roles in Kick-Ass (pictured above) and Nowhere Boy, is in negotiations to star in the … Read More
Amazon snaps up Lynne Ramsay and Mike Leigh’s latest films at Cannes
May 14, 2016 | David Farnor
Cannes only kicked off a few days ago, but Amazon is wasting no time in making its mark, snapping up the rights to two films, including Lynne Ramsay’s latest.
The streaming service is already king of the Croisette this year, … Read More
MUBI and Cannes’ Director’s Fortnight launch year-long partnership
May 11, 2016 | David Farnor
MUBI is teaming up with Cannes’ Director’s Fortnight to celebrate the very best of world cinema with a year-long showcase of acclaimed directors.
The unprecedented collaboration will see the film festival’s iconic Quinzaine des Réalisateurs – an independent selection of … Read More
Amazon leads Cannes line-up, as VOD giant flies flag for cinema
April 15, 2016 | David Farnor
The Cannes 2016 line-up has been unveiled – and Amazon is leading the pack.
The online retailer, which launched its VOD service only a matter of years ago, has rapidly stepped up its feature film game, courting such filmmakers as … Read More
