Daily Archives: May 18, 2025

Mubi Buying Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson’s ‘Die My Love’ in $20 Million-Plus Cannes Deal

Mubi is nearing a deal for the rights to Lynne Ramsay’s “Die My Love,” in the U.S. and multiple other territories, in a deal amounting to over $20 million. The movie, starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson, world premiered at Cannes on Saturday evening to a

‘The Phoenician Scheme’ Review: Wes Anderson Weighs in on the Art of the Deal, and Assorted Other Funny Business

There was a time when wealthy businessmen like Wes Anderson’s fictional Zsa-zsa Korda bent the rules, amassed their fortunes and quietly plotted out the succession plans for the dynasties they had built. Now, such men run countries, though one shouldn’t read too strong a political

The Who Sacks Zak Starkey for a Second Time, in Advance of Farewell Tour: ‘I Was Fired Two Weeks After Reinstatement,’ Drummer Says

Zak Starkey is out as the Who’s drummer — and no, this is not a month-old story coming up in your feed. The longtime drummer for the band has been let go for a second time, and presumably for good, in advance of the group

Michael Cera on Finally Working With Wes Anderson and His ‘Phoenician Scheme’ Character’s ‘Very Silly’ Accent: ‘It Took All of Us a Minute to Feel Normal About It’

In “The Phoenician Scheme,” Michael Cera finally got to realize a long-held dream: working with director Wes Anderson. With his offbeat humor and awkward charm, it’s shocking that this is the first time the “Scott Pilgrim” and “Barbie” actor is stepping into Anderson’s whimsical, colorful

HBO Max Snags Rights to Horror Hit ‘1978’ as Black Mandala Closes Multiple Territory Deals (EXCLUSIVE)

New Zealand-based sales outfit Black Mandala has secured a slate of international distribution deals for “1978,” the acclaimed supernatural horror film from the Onetti Brothers that has been making waves across the festival circuit since 2024. The deals, closed at the Cannes Film Market by Black

Nicole Kidman Has Now Worked With 27 Women Directors in 8 Years; She Urges ‘Financial Mentors’ to Invest in Unknown Female Filmmakers and ‘Take a Risk’

Nicole Kidman has touched down at the Cannes Film Festival, where she is set to receive the Woman in Motion Award from Kering chairman and CEO François-Henri Pinault, Cannes president Iris Knobloch and festival director Thierry Fremaux. Ahead of the awards dinner, Kidman joined Variety’s Angelique Jackson

Ten Years After ‘Kung Fury’ Rocked Cannes, Director David Sandberg Unwraps ‘Heartbreaking’ Legal Chaos That Left Feature-Length Sequel in Limbo

Just a few days before the 2025 Cannes Film Festival kicked off, a leaked sizzle reel of a film called “Kung Fury 2” caused something of a stir online. The 10-minute promo — uploaded to an anonymous YouTube account (and removed less than a day

‘Overcompensating’ Stars on the Show’s ‘Nostalgic World of Americana College Hell’ and Plans for Potential Season 2: ‘More Unhinged and Insane’

SPOILER ALERT: This article includes spoilers about “Overcompensating,” now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. When making his first series, “Overcompensating,” Benito Skinner wanted to channel the spirit of all his favorite movies and TV shows growing up: “Freaks and Geeks,” “American Pie,” “Clueless,” “Mean Girls”