Cannes news
Netflix hunts Michael Shannon and Bigfoot at Cannes
May 24, 2017 | James R
Netflix is hunting Bigfoot at Cannes this week, with the streaming service close to nabbing the rights to Michael Shannon’s latest film.
If the words “Michael Shannon” and “Bigfoot” had your curiosity, the film’s full description is sure to grab … Read More
Netflix’s Meme Project: Rihanna and Lupita team up for heist movie
May 23, 2017 | James R
It’s happening. The dream that the Internet had one day is actually happening. Lupita Nyong’o and Rihanna are actually teaming up to make an actual heist movie.
If that pitch sounds familiar, it’s because you saw it on Tumblr two … Read More
Will Smith and Bong Joon-ho defend Netflix at Cannes
May 18, 2017 | James R
Will Smith and Bong Joon-ho have both dismissed criticism of Netflix at the opening of this year’s Cannes Film Festival.
The event, now in its 70th year, is the first at which Netflix has premiered a movie, a sign of … Read More
MUBI heads to Cannes for 2017
May 18, 2017 | James R
MUBI is heading to Cannes once again this year, with the world’s biggest film festival taking over the subscription service to offer a collection of Croisette favourites, old and new.
Every year, the creme de la creme of the … Read More
Cannes changes entry rules following Netflix controversy
May 10, 2017 | James R
Cannes has announced that it will be changing its entry rules for future festivals, following controversy surrounding the premiere of two Netflix films ar this year’s event.
The streaming giant will be in attendance on the Croisette for the first … Read More
Netflix to compete with Amazon at Cannes 2017
April 13, 2017 | James R
Netflix is officially going to Cannes.
After years of being snubbed by the world’s most famous film festival, the streaming giant will be in attendance on the Croisette for the first time in 2017. Two of its original films, … Read More
MUBI to premiere The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Maki at London Film Festival
September 7, 2016 | James R
MUBI will premiere The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Maki in the UK at the London Film Festival next month.
The film, which won the Un Certain Regard prize at this year’s Cannes, was snapped up by the … Read More
Aaron Taylor-Johnson eyes The Wall, as Amazon shops original film at Cannes
May 14, 2016 | James R
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
MUBI and Cannes’ Director’s Fortnight launch year-long partnership
May 11, 2016 | James R
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
Cannes 2016 embraces virtual reality
May 4, 2016 | James R
The 2016 Cannes film festival kicks off one week today and the event is embracing virtual reality like never before.
The festival, which runs from 11th May to 20th May, is already a more streaming affair than usual, with five … Read More
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