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Javier Bardem Talks Genocide, A Hollywood Blacklist & The Tide Turning Politically: “Those Who Are Drawing Up The So-Called Blacklist Will Actually Be Exposed, And They Are The Ones Who Will Be Suffering”

“There is no B plan, no alternative, and this entails consequences, which I’m fully ready to shoulder.” That’s Javier Bardem, in Cannes discussing his new film The Beloved, which was shot in the Western Sahara. Given the politics of that region and the controversy over Bardem’s recent statements about the conflict between Israel and the […]

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Markiplier’s ‘Iron Lung’ Set For May 31 Debut On YouTube

Iron Lung, the breakout feature from filmmaker and content creator Markiplier, will debut on YouTube on May 31st.  The filmmaker announced the film’s YouTube premiere date this morning during a panel in Cannes, which was moderated by Deadline. The film will be available for purchase on YouTube. The release will be a YouTube exclusive.  Announcing […]

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Keanu Reeves To Lead Voice Cast Of Masashi Kawamura’s Edo Era-Set Animation ‘Hidari’

Keanu Reeves has signed up to lead the voice cast in Japanese animation director Masashi Kawamura’s long-awaited feature film extension of his viral stop-motion short Hidari. News of Reeve’s involvement in the project was announced at the Annecy Animation Showcase in Cannes on Sunday morning. The action-packed feature takes inspiration from accounts of the life of […]

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‘SNL UK’ Bows Out With Series Low Audience Up Against Eurovision Song Contest

SNL UK‘s first season came to a close on a bum note, ratings-wise. Up against stiff competition from the Eurovision Song Contest on BBC One, Sky’s adaptation of the iconic NBC comedy drew its lowest audience of the series. With Sex Education‘s Ncuti Gatwa guest presenting, Saturday Night Live UK was watched by 86,420 viewers […]

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Lukas Dhont Returns To Cannes With Competition Title ‘Coward’ — Clip

We have a first look clip here from Coward, the first feature directed by Belgian filmmaker Lukas Dhont since his breakout 2022 film Close. Check out the clip above.  Coward debuts on Thursday, May 21, in Competition at Cannes. The film stars Emmanuel Macchia in his debut film performance alongside Valentin Campagne (Colours of Time).  […]

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