Streaming: Pedro Almodovar’s The Human Voice and other A-list shorts

Streaming: Pedro Almodóvar’s The Human Voice and other A-list shorts

The Spanish auteur’s joyous half-hour film The Human Voice, now on Mubi, makes you wish that more top directors would occasionally keep it brief

Source: www.theguardian.com/film/2021/jul/24/streaming-the-human-voice-pedro-almodovar-a-list-short-films-top-directors

Jean-Marc Lalo, architecte des nouveaux cinémas d’Afrique

Jean-Marc Lalo, architecte des nouveaux cinémas d’Afrique

Cinémas d’Afrique (10). Malgré des montages financiers difficiles et la longueur des travaux, le Français réussit à rénover et à construire des salles au Maroc, en Côte d’Ivoire ou au Burkina Faso.

Source: www.lemonde.fr/afrique/article/2021/07/23/jean-marc-lalo-architecte-des-nouveaux-cinemas-d-afrique_6089351_3212.html

Julia Ducournau Becomes the Second Female Director Ever to Win the Palme d’Or

Julia Ducournau Becomes the Second Female Director Ever to Win the Palme d’Or

The French filmmaker was awarded the top prize at Cannes for her scandalous psychosexual thriller « Titane »

Source: www.vogue.com/article/julia-ducournau-titane-cannes-palme-dor-winner

Vin Diesel parle de son clash avec Dwayne Johnson sur Fast & Furious : « C’était l’amour vache »

Vin Diesel parle de son clash avec Dwayne Johnson sur Fast & Furious : « C’était l’amour vache »

Les deux stars musclées se sont disputées le pouvoir au sein de la lucrative franchise. Une brouille sur laquelle revient Vin Diesel aujourd’hui.

Source: www.premiere.fr/Cinema/News-Cinema/Vin-Diesel-parle-de-son-clash-avec-Dwayne-Johnson-sur-Fast–Furious-Cetait-lamour-vache

Glenn Close Joins Apple TV Plus Thriller ‘Tehran’ as Series Regular

Glenn Close Joins Apple TV Plus Thriller ‘Tehran’ as Series Regular

Glenn Close is joining hit Israeli thriller “Tehran.” Close, who has been nominated for multiple Academy Awards, will be a series regular in the upcoming second season of the show, whic…

Source: variety.com/2021/tv/global/glenn-close-tehran-apple-tv-plus-1235002281/

‘West Side Story’ Star Rachel Zegler to Lead Disney’s ‘Snow White’ Remake

‘West Side Story’ Star Rachel Zegler to Lead Disney’s ‘Snow White’ Remake

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all? Rachel Zegler has been cast as Snow White in Disney’s upcoming remake of the classic fairytale. Zegler, who beat out many for the r…

Source: variety.com/2021/film/news/disney-snow-white-rachel-zegler-1235002439/

India’s NFDC Film Bazaar Reveals Seven Projects for Cannes Market Co-Production Day

India’s NFDC Film Bazaar Reveals Seven Projects for Cannes Market Co-Production Day

Film Bazaar, South Asia’s largest co-production market, has joined hands with the Cannes Film Market to present seven projects looking for co-producers and financiers on July 9. Film Bazaar, …

Source: variety.com/2021/film/news/nfdc-film-bazaar-cannes-film-market-1235003268/

The Story Behind In the Heights Epic, 2,500-Plus Costumes

The Story Behind In the Heights’ Epic, 2,500-Plus Costumes

Costume designer Mitchell Travers shares how he achieved the grand scale of the new movie musical’s costumes, and bringing cultural authenticity to the big screen.

Source: www.vogue.com/article/in-the-heights-mitchell-travers-costume-design-interview

Brad Pitt’s ‘Bullet Train,’ Jack Black ; Ice Cube Comedy ‘Oh Hell No’ Scheduled for 2022 by Sony

Brad Pitt’s ‘Bullet Train,’ Jack Black & Ice Cube Comedy ‘Oh Hell No’ Scheduled for 2022 by Sony

Sony Pictures has scheduled two major tentpole films for 2022: David Leitch’s “Bullet Train” will debut on April 8, and Kitao Sakurai’s comedy “Oh Hell No” will releas…

Source: variety.com/2021/film/news/sony-dates-brad-pitt-bullet-train-jack-black-ice-cube-comedy-oh-hell-no-2022-1234996375/

Superights, Tencent Video Seal Global Distribution Deal for ‘The Adventures of Little Penguin’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Superights, Tencent Video Seal Global Distribution Deal for ‘The Adventures of Little Penguin’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Announcing its second major rights pick-up in a matter of days, Superights, part of France’s Superprod Group, has secured global distribution rights to Tencent Video’s slapstick series “The Adventu…

Source: variety.com/2021/film/news/superights-tencent-video-the-adventures-of-little-penguin-1234996756/

From ‘The Conjuring’ to ‘Cruella,’ These Are the Best New Movie Releases to Stream Online

From ‘The Conjuring’ to ‘Cruella,’ These Are the Best New Movie Releases to Stream Online

Can’t get to a movie theater? Studios have made these films available to stream from home

Source: www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-news/best-new-movies-stream-online-amazon-prime-982327/

Annecy 2021: « Josée, le tigre et les poissons » ouvre officiellement le festival

Annecy 2021 : « Josée, le tigre et les poissons » ouvre officiellement le festival

Le film de Kotaro Tamura était précédé du court-métrage Tomorrow’s Leaves de Studio Ponoc, commandé pour les Jeux olympiques de Tokyo.

Source: www.premiere.fr/Cinema/News-Cinema/Annecy-2021–Josee-le-tigre-et-les-poissons-ouvre-officiellement-le-festival

Magnolia Pictures Buys Action Fantasy ‘Mayday’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Magnolia Pictures Buys Action Fantasy ‘Mayday’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Magnolia Pictures has acquired worldwide rights to “Mayday,” an action fantasy that debuted at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. “Mayday” is directed by debut filmma…

Source: variety.com/2021/film/news/magnolia-mayday-mia-goth-grace-van-patten-sundance-1234987775/

Cannes: 2021 Lineup to Feature Sean Baker, Sean Penn and Record Number of Women Directors

Cannes: 2021 Lineup to Feature Sean Baker, Sean Penn and Record Number of Women Directors

It’s comeback time for the Cannes Film Festival as the world’s preeminent showcase for world cinema plans its return, announcing an official selection packed with big-name auteurs — such as W…

Source: variety.com/2021/film/news/cannes-film-festival-2021-lineup-1234986728/

Everything we know about Timothée Chalamet’s cannibal film Bones and All

Everything we know about Timothée Chalamet’s cannibal film Bones and All

A reunion with Call Me By Your Name director Luca Guadagnino, it’s set to be an…interesting departure.

Source: i-d.vice.com/en_uk/article/5db9pn/timothee-chalamet-bones-and-all-luca-guadagnino

James Bond : l’audition ratée de Mark Strong après une beuverie avec… Daniel Craig !

James Bond : l’audition ratée de Mark Strong après une beuverie avec… Daniel Craig !

« C’était une expérience terrible, mais j’en ai tiré des leçons », raconte l’acteur anglais.

Source: www.premiere.fr/Cinema/News-Cinema/James-Bond-laudition-ratee-de-Mark-Strong-apres-une-beuverie-avec-Daniel-Craig

Nicole Kidman célèbre les 20 ans de Moulin Rouge avec une série de photos

Nicole Kidman célèbre les 20 ans de Moulin Rouge avec une série de photos

L’actrice invite aussi ses fans à lui envoyer des dessins inspirés par la comédie musicale de Baz Luhrmann.

Source: www.premiere.fr/Cinema/News-Cinema/Nicole-Kidman-celebre-les-20-ans-de-Moulin-Rouge-avec-une-serie-de-photos

Anthony Bourdain Documentary Gets Emotional First Trailer

Anthony Bourdain Documentary Gets Emotional First Trailer

The food industry felt a terrible shock at the unexpected loss of author, traveler and chef Anthony Bourdain. Almost three years to the date of his death, a new documentary has dropped exploring th…

Source: variety.com/2021/film/news/anthony-bourdain-documentary-trailer-1234987951/

Cannes’ Thierry Fremaux on women directors, Covid challenges, potential international screenings

Cannes’ Thierry Fremaux on women directors, Covid challenges, potential international screenings

Frémaux discusses hopes around travel restrictions, determination to keep Cannes international.

Source: www.screendaily.com/news/cannes-head-thierry-fremaux-talks-new-sections-gender-equality-covid-difficulties/5160249.article