Category Archives: Variety

Jenna Ortega to Star in Leos Carax’s Next Film ‘Lily May B,’ Produced by France’s Hugo Selignac (EXCLUSIVE)
In one of the most exciting projects unveiled at Cannes, Jenna Ortega is set to play the lead role in the “Lily May B,” the anticipated next film by visionary French auteur Leos Carax. Sla...
Elskes May 20, 2026

Sophie Thatcher on Making ‘Her Private Hell,’ How Nicolas Winding Refn Became the ‘Cool Dad I Never Had’ and Wanting to Work With More European Directors: ‘I Don’t Want to Be Safe’
Sophie Thatcher hasn’t been sleeping much lately. “It’s been a blur,” the 25-year-old actor says when we meet Tuesday afternoon on a rooftop in Cannes. It’s the “Ye...
Ellise Shafer May 20, 2026

Ron Howard on Capturing Photographer Richard Avedon’s ‘Artistic Endurance’ in Cannes Documentary: ‘You Can Be Commercial and Not a Sellout’
Over the weekend, Ron Howard made his ninth trip to the Cannes Film Festival to debut his latest documentary, "Avedon," about the legendary photographer Richard Avedon. But, en route to the French Riv...
Angelique Jackson May 20, 2026

New York Music Month Unveils 2026 Schedule: Samara Joy, Nile Rodgers, Frankie Grande and More
The New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment has announced the full slate of programming for the 9th annual New York Music Month, the city's official music festival, held every Ju...
Jem Aswad May 20, 2026

Mindy Kaling Understands Weight Loss Criticisms: ‘It’s Sometimes No Fun When Your Favorite Actors Lose Weight’ After You’ve ‘Grown Attached to Them’
Mindy Kaling opened up in a new interview with Bustle about the constant online backlash she receives over her dramatic weight loss journey, saying it’s not fun to be scrutinized on social media...
Zack Sharf May 20, 2026

Apple’s Eddy Cue to Receive Entertainment Person of the Year Honor at Cannes Lions Festival
Apple’s Eddy Cue will be honored next month at Cannes Lions with the festival’s Entertainment Person of the Year Award. The nod comes as recognition for Cue’s role in steering the te...
Cynthia Littleton May 20, 2026

Watch New Trailer for Gregg Allman Documentary: ‘The Music of My Soul’ (EXCLUSIVE)
The story of Gregg Allman is one of the most triumphant and tragic in rock history, comprising the rise of the Allman Brothers Band he co-founded with his older brother Duane in the still-divided Sout...
Jem Aswad May 20, 2026

Karen Bass Picks Up IATSE Endorsement in Bid for Reelection: ‘We Can Get Our Industry Back’
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass picked up the endorsement on Wednesday of the nation’s largest union representing film and TV workers. The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees joine...
Gmaddaus May 20, 2026

Shamrock Capital Launches Fourth Content Strategy Fund Since 2015 With $813 Million in Commitments
Shamrock Capital isn’t slowing down when it comes to investing in content libraries and catalogs. The Los Angeles-based investment firm focused on media, entertainment and communications has had...
Cynthia Littleton May 20, 2026

Budapest-Based Love Cubed Ramps up International Slate With Cassian Elwes, Veronica Ferres-Produced Horror ‘Controllers’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Budapest-based production outfit Hero Squared is at the Cannes Market looking to woo partners to Love Cubed, its service label focusing on commercials, music videos and independently financed fea...
Postcardjunky May 20, 2026