Thai Filmmaker Wins Palme d'Or at Cannes

on Monday, May. 24 2010, 03:48 AM 5 Comments


Director Apichatpong Weerasethakul won the Cannes Palme d'Or for "Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives" -- the first Thai film to receive the honor.

Cannes Film Festival Winners List

by RT Staff on Sunday, May. 23 2010, 02:33 PM 30 Comments


The Cannes Film Festival, arguably the most prestigious around, ended today after a week and a half-long celebration of world cinema. With the festivities now over, we've compiled a list of the big winners this year. Read on to see who came up big.

Outside the Lines Causes Cannes Controversy

on Friday, May. 21 2010, 12:01 AM 0 Comments


Films that cause a scandal after they are shown are business as usual for the Cannes Film Festival. But something like "Outside the Law," a French-Algerian film that caused a complete furor before anyone had seen it, that is something new.

The Reinvention of Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu at Cannes

on Thursday, May. 20 2010, 02:52 AM 0 Comments


With his new film "Biutiful" showing at Cannes, Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, the director of such ambitious multicultural movies as "Amores Perros" and "Babel," shows he hasn't changed at all...Well, maybe a little bit.

Lindsay Lohan Has Warrant Issued for Arrest at Cannes

on Tuesday, May. 18 2010, 11:43 AM 0 Comments


Lindsay Lohan's get-out-of-jail-free card has finally expired. And judging by what Lohan may now be facing, there's reason for her to be concerned.

Cannes Heats Up -- And Oscar Prospects Emerge

on Tuesday, May. 18 2010, 03:44 AM 0 Comments


With a slew of new films from some of the industry's most respected directors, the 2010 Cannes festival is offering a glimpse of some potential Oscar contenders.

At Cannes, the Economy Is On Screen

on Tuesday, May. 18 2010, 03:42 AM 0 Comments


If this year's Cannes lineup is any indication, you can count on seeing movies about the global economic meltdown for quite some time.

Will Biutiful Jumpstart Cannes Sales Market?

on Tuesday, May. 18 2010, 12:01 AM 0 Comments


About halfway through the Cannes Film Festival, there are, amazingly, still no sales of films playing in any of the festival sections. Such is the frozen tundra of the indie business these days, but will Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu's "Biutiful" reverse Cannes 2010's fortunes?

Shia LeBeouf Feels Bad About Indy 4

on Monday, May. 17 2010, 03:35 AM 114 Comments


Days after pointing out the flaws in "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen," Shia LaBeouf has issued another set of mea culpas for his part in "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull."

Keanu Reeves Picks Up Passengers

on Monday, May. 17 2010, 03:29 AM 2 Comments


Keanu Reeves is attached to star in "Passengers," a Morgan Creek project being described as "Adam & Eve in space."

Hoffman and Hopkins Duet on Perelman's Song of Names

on Monday, May. 17 2010, 03:25 AM 3 Comments


Vadim Perelman is getting ready to film an adaptation of Norman Lebrecht's award-winning novel "The Song of Names" -- with Dustin Hoffman and Anthony Hopkins attached to star.

Javier Bardem Makes Impression at Cannes in Biutiful

on Monday, May. 17 2010, 01:02 AM 0 Comments


In "Biutiful," Bardem's character Uxbal is part criminal hustler, part clairvoyant who has visions of people beyond their grave, but he is above all a father whose two children are torn between him and their negligent, clinically depressed mother. Warm applause and plenty of tears greeted Bardem at a press screening on Monday at the Cannes Film Festival, where the movie is in the main competition, suggest it is one of the early favorites for awards, with Bardem in the frame for best actor.

Jean-Luc Godard Gives "No Comment" For Cannes

on Monday, May. 17 2010, 12:01 AM 1 Comment


True to the spirit of his latest conundrum, which ends with a title card declaring, in English, NO COMMENT, Jean-Luc Godard let "Film Socialisme" speak for itself in Cannes Monday. The reclusive Godard canceled his trip, thereby axing the press conference following the screening of his latest film. It competes this year in the festival's Un Certain Regard juried category.

Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps Issues Cannes Wake-Up Call

on Friday, May. 14 2010, 10:21 AM 0 Comments


Oliver Stone's "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps" premiered Friday morning for the media ahead of its public unveiling Friday night, bringing some much-needed topicality and even more badly needed celebrity to the Cannes Film Festival.

Naomi Watts to Star in Marilyn Monroe Biopic

on Thursday, May. 13 2010, 04:05 AM 15 Comments


Naomi Watts will star in a biopic of Marilyn Monroe, based on a controversial book which detailed the actress' love affairs and encounters on the casting couch.

Universal Soldier IV Goes to War in 3-D

on Thursday, May. 13 2010, 03:52 AM 14 Comments


John Hyams is on board to direct "Universal Soldier IV," a sequel that could reunite Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dolph Lundgren...in 3-D.

McGregor and Blunt Going Salmon Fishing with Hallstrom

on Thursday, May. 13 2010, 03:38 AM 0 Comments


Lionsgate and BBC Films will partner on "Salmon Fishing in the Yemen," a comedy based on the Paul Torday novel about a scientist who wants to introduce salmon into the desert in Yemen. Lasse Hallstrom is set to direct, with Ewan McGregor and Emily Blunt attached to star.

Cannes Directors Want Polanski Exonerated

on Thursday, May. 13 2010, 02:42 AM 0 Comments


Roman Polanski has gotten support from a broad range of Hollywood personalities. Now a few auteurs are joining the crowd, at the exact moment a spotlight is shining on them.

Cannes' First Night Offers Many Arrows, But Few Sharp Points

on Wednesday, May. 12 2010, 09:08 PM 0 Comments


Cannes kicked off its 2010 edition on Wednesday night with two events that certainly won't go down in infamy but will hardly be canonized in the festival's hallowed pages.

Will Tim Burton Unleash the Monsterpocalypse?

on Wednesday, May. 12 2010, 03:34 AM 7 Comments


DreamWorks is plotting a film adaptation of the "Monsterpocalypse" board game, and they want Tim Burton to direct.

Crowe Shrugs Off Muted Robin Hood Reaction at Cannes

on Wednesday, May. 12 2010, 01:28 AM 9 Comments


The reception for the re-imagined "Robin Hood" at Cannes was decidedly muted, with some critics questioning the "politically correct" rewrite of the classic tale.

Ten Movies to See at the Cannes Film Festival

on Wednesday, May. 12 2010, 01:15 AM 0 Comments


Despite all the news surrounding Cannes over rights issues, recent storms, and a volcano's cloud of ash, the show must go on at the Cannes Film Festival and Cinematical names ten films to look out for this year.

Judge Dredd Returning in 3-D?

on Tuesday, May. 11 2010, 03:20 AM 7 Comments


According to Deadline, one of the hottest pre-sale stories coming out of Cannes is...a new "Judge Dredd" movie?

Cannes Faces Lack of U.S. Filmmakers, Stars

on Monday, May. 10 2010, 11:59 PM 0 Comments


No one knows whether it will be a strong year or not until the end, so the main focus for a lot of journalists leading up to Wednesday's opening ("Robin Hood") has been the lack of U.S. titles in the main competition lineup and also in sidebar events.

24 Buzzworthy Films to Know from Cannes

on Monday, May. 10 2010, 11:06 AM 0 Comments


Competition at Cannes this year was fierce and only 16 films were admitted into the official competition for the coveted grand prize, the Palm d'Or. E! shows you 24 movies that you need to know to stay up on the biggest news from the prestigious film festival.

A Look at the Directors in Competition at Cannes

on Sunday, May. 09 2010, 12:04 PM 0 Comments


With the late addition of Ken Loach, the 19-strong competition lineup for the 2010 Cannes film festival is now complete and the Guardian introduces all the contenders for the Palme d'Or.

Seven Films to Watch For at Cannes

on Saturday, May. 08 2010, 10:41 AM 1 Comment


While "Robin Hood" opens on Friday, most of the festival's highly anticipated films won't show up in U.S. theaters for some time. Here are seven films that the Wall Street Journal is excited about.

First Look at Trailer for Cannibal Drama We Are What We Are

on Friday, May. 07 2010, 10:44 PM 1 Comment


The time has finally come where people stop talking about Mexican cannibal film "We Are What We Are" ("Somos Lo Que Hay") and can watch the trailer instead.

First Look at Cannes' Fair Game and Many More

on Friday, May. 07 2010, 04:01 PM 0 Comments


Rope of Silicon has pulled together multiple first look pictures from many of the films that will be shown at Cannes over the next week - including "Biutiful" and "Fair Game."

Ken Loach Joins Cannes Lineup with Route Irish

on Friday, May. 07 2010, 10:56 AM 0 Comments


Ken Loach will arrive fashionably late at Cannes - his latest drama has just been confirmed as a last-minute contender for the Palme d'Or award.

Asian Films Have Strong Presence at Cannes

on Thursday, May. 06 2010, 03:10 PM 0 Comments


At this year's Cannes Film Festival, of the 37 films competing in the two major sections of the festival, 10 have Asian pedigrees. Several Asian films are expected to contend for the festival's highest award, the Palm d'Or.

Economic Conditions and Volcanic Ash Dampen Cannes' Glow

on Thursday, May. 06 2010, 12:15 PM 0 Comments


The Cannes Film Festival brings its usual mix of obscure movie makers and Hollywood royalty this year, though for all the glamour and fun, financial turmoil will take some of the gloss off the world's top cinema showcase. Following a last-minute clean-up operation in the French Riviera resort due to storms last week, Cannes Film Festival organizers will now be fretting over travel disruptions as flights over other parts of Europe have again been grounded by volcanic ash.

Trailer for Malaysian director Woo Ming Jin's The Tiger Factory

on Monday, May. 03 2010, 11:06 AM 0 Comments


Malaysian director Woo Ming Jin specializes in slice of life films and from the English subtitled trailer, it's clear that "The Tiger Factory" will be no different.

Cannes Lineup Shows Strong International Influence with Dash of Celebrity

on Thursday, Apr. 15 2010, 10:32 PM 0 Comments


After a 2009 festival that saw few American filmmakers or stars on its program, the Cannes Film Festival announced a 2010 lineup that includes a number of U.S. and celebrity-heavy films while maintaining its traditional focus on international auteurs.

Cannes 2010 Delivers Many Stars, But One Legend

on Thursday, Apr. 15 2010, 09:41 PM 0 Comments


Fifty years after Breathless was released in 1960, Jean-Luc Godard is back to put in a distinctively grizzled and inscrutable appearance. He comes to Cannes in the Un Certain Regard sidebar, with a contribution to the portmanteau film "Socialism."

Cannes Film Festival 2010 Lineup Announced

by David Chung on Thursday, Apr. 15 2010, 08:03 AM 1 Comment


The lineup has been revealed for the 2010 Cannes Film Festival, taking place May 12 through May 23. This year's festival opens with Ridley Scott's reboot "Robin Hood," starring Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett, and features out-of-competition screenings of Woody Allen's "You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger," starring Naomi Watts, Antonio Banderas, Josh Brolin, and Anthony Hopkins, along with Oliver Stone's "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps," starring Shia LaBeouf and Michael Douglas. Check out the full lineup below!

Robin Hood to be Screened at Opening of Cannes 2010

by RT Staff on Thursday, Mar. 25 2010, 10:17 AM 0 Comments


"Robin Hood," directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett, will kick off the 63rd Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday, May 12, 2010. The epic hero reboot will be presented out of competition.