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Snoop Dogg is set to star in and co-produce Luc Besson's upcoming sci-fi film "The Last Man," which is believed to be inspired by "Planet of the Apes" and possibly linked to Dogg's song "Last Man Standing." The film, produced by EuropaCorp and Death Row Pictures, will begin filming in 2025. Besson and Dogg, who previously collaborated on "Arthur and the Minimoys," express mutual admiration and excitement for this new project.
Luc Besson's latest film, Dogman, premiered at the Venice Film Festival, marking his first feature since being cleared of rape accusations. While some label it as his "comeback" film, Besson dismisses the notion, stating that he continues to work as long as his writing is good enough. Dogman explores darker and more emotional territories, reflecting Besson's growth as a filmmaker. Despite his off-screen controversies, the film has received positive reception, with audiences eager for more from the director. Besson expresses interest in returning to big-budget sci-fi and would love to make another space movie if given the opportunity.
Luc Besson's film "Dogman" received a nearly six-minute standing ovation at its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival. Besson appeared emotional, wiping away tears during the ovation and expressing gratitude for love and art during a press conference. The film stars Caleb Landry Jones as a tormented young man who finds solace in his dogs, and it has been praised for its genre-bending approach. "Dogman" will have a theatrical release in France and Europe starting in late September and early October.
Director Luc Besson received a warm reception at the Venice Film Festival for his film "Dogman" after being cleared of rape charges. Despite polarizing critics, the film received a six-minute ovation from the audience at its world premiere. Besson appeared visibly moved and embraced his cast, including star Caleb Landry Jones. This marks Besson's first film since being cleared of the charges, and he expressed his focus on his work as an artist. "Dogman" is set to be released in France on September 27.
Luc Besson, the director who faced rape allegations in 2018 but was cleared of all charges last year, is re-emerging at the Venice Film Festival with his indie drama "Dogman." Besson remains evasive about whether the industry will work with him again, but he believes that if he has a good project, people will want to be part of it. Despite controversy surrounding his previous films and the inclusion of problematic men like Woody Allen and Roman Polanski at the festival, Besson is confident in the strength of "Dogman" and its ability to resonate with audiences. He also discusses his desire to revisit the science fiction genre and his frustration with the risk-averse nature of the U.S. film industry.
Natalie Portman has described her first acting role in Luc Besson's Léon: The Professional as "cringey" due to some of the movie's aspects. The actress starred in the film at the age of 12, and it marked the beginning of her onscreen career. Despite the movie's controversial nature, it is still beloved by many and gave Portman her career.
Netflix has added a diverse range of movies to its library this month, including Luc Besson's "Léon: The Professional," Steven Soderbergh's "Traffic," and Ridley Scott's "American Gangster" and "Black Hawk Down." The selection also includes the misunderstood anti-war satire "Starship Troopers" and the meta-comedy "This Is the End." George Lucas' "American Graffiti" rounds out the list of seven recommended films.