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Park Chan-wook was named president of the jury for the 79th Cannes Film Festival (May 12–23, 2026), becoming the first Korean and the third Asian to hold the post. He has previously premiered four Cannes Competition titles including Oldboy and The Handmaiden, and is praised by festival officials for his inventiveness and mastery. The Official Selection for 2026 will be unveiled mid-April.
Park Chan-wook will preside over the jury of the 79th Cannes Film Festival, becoming the first South Korean president of Cannes’ jury. The celebrated director—known for Oldboy, The Handmaiden, and Decision to Leave—has a long Cannes history, with officials praising his inventiveness and the cinema of South Korea as a global force.
Helena Bonham Carter is joining Steve Coogan for The White Lotus season 4, which will be set in France with locations including Paris, the Cannes Film Festival, and a luxury hotel in Saint-Tropez; the new cast also includes Chris Messina and Marissa Long, expanding the ensemble ahead of the season’s France-based storyline.
Bella Hadid debuted a new blonde hair look at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, transitioning from her signature coffee brunette to a honey blonde, just in time for her Victoria's Secret show appearance.
Sharon Stone revealed that a heated argument with Michael Douglas at Cannes led to him refusing to test with her for 'Basic Instinct,' but their tension ultimately contributed to their compelling on-screen dynamic. Despite initial conflicts, they became friends, and the film catapulted Stone to stardom. A reboot of 'Basic Instinct' is in development, but it's unclear if Stone will return.
Ezra Miller, after a period of low profile due to legal issues, is considering a tentative return to Hollywood by working on a new film with director Lynne Ramsay, which they are co-writing, following their support at the Cannes Film Festival.
Ezra Miller, who has been out of the public eye following legal issues, is considering a tentative return to Hollywood after supporting director Lynne Ramsay at Cannes, where they are working on a new film together and reflecting on past challenges and lessons learned.
Ezra Miller, after a series of legal and personal issues in 2022, has expressed remorse and reflected on their struggles and lessons learned. They recently appeared at Cannes and are working on new projects, including a film with Lynne Ramsay, while navigating their career and mental health recovery.
Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin have officially ended their 8-year relationship, with sources describing the breakup as final, despite previous rumors of reconciliation. The couple, who were engaged but never married, were last seen together two weeks ago, and their split marks the end of a long-standing relationship that included plans for marriage that are now permanently postponed. Johnson recently made headlines at Cannes for her directorial debut.
Jafar Panahi, an Iranian filmmaker and Cannes Palme d'Or winner for 'It Was Just Accident,' returned to Tehran after 15 years, amid political tensions and protests in Iran. His film, which depicts torture in Iranian jails, sparked diplomatic disputes between France and Iran, highlighting ongoing issues of censorship and resistance. Panahi's return was celebrated by supporters and marked a significant moment in his ongoing struggle for artistic and personal freedom.
The article highlights the top 15 best movies at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, featuring notable performances and directorial debuts, as reviewed by IndieWire.
Two anarchist groups in France claimed responsibility for a power outage that affected over 160,000 homes in Nice and surrounding areas, including the Cannes Film Festival, through arson attacks on electrical infrastructure. The incident caused disruptions to vital services, but power was restored within hours, and authorities are increasing security around electrical sites.
The article discusses the potential for Cannes winners to succeed at the 2025 Oscars, highlighting films like 'Un Simple Accident,' 'Sentimental Value,' and 'Nouvelle Vague,' which could break traditional language barriers and secure nominations, with a focus on their prospects in categories like Best Picture and acting awards.
Demi Moore's comeback film, 'The Substance,' a body swap horror movie, is set to surpass $70 million at the global box office. The film, which won Best Screenplay at the Cannes Film Festival, marks MUBI's first major theatrical release. Despite initial competition, 'The Substance' has outperformed other films in various markets, particularly in Latin America. The film's success is attributed to strategic marketing and strong word-of-mouth, with Moore actively promoting it on social media. It has also achieved significant streaming success on MUBI.
Payal Kapadia's film "All We Imagine As Light" offers a poetic and intimate portrayal of Mumbai, focusing on the lives of three women working in a hospital. The film, which won the Grand Prix at Cannes, explores themes of loneliness, forbidden love, and displacement, set against the backdrop of a city depicted as both dreamlike and illusory. As the protagonists leave Mumbai for a coastal town, the narrative shifts towards magical realism, highlighting the tension between reality and fantasy.