CHERYL is expected to return to the Cannes Film Festival next month after skipping last year. The singer missed the May 2017 event due to the birth of baby Bear. But a pal of Cheryl's told The Sun Online she's keen to go to the glitzy festival which begins on May 8. The friend told us: "She'd love to attend as it's one of her favourite events of the year. "She's been a regular in previous years and wants to return." Another insider added: "She is expected to attend." Cheryl was expected to make her first appearance as a mum as part of her L'Oreal contract at last year's Cannes just over a month after giving birth to baby Bear, but then pulled out. The beauty brand released a statement saying she would not be attending. A L'Oreal spokesperson said: "Having only given birth less than one month ago, Cheryl will not be attending Cannes Film Festival 2017 with L’Oreal Paris." The notoriously private singer wanted to concentrate on motherhood after she and boyfriend Liam … [Read more...] about Cheryl ‘expected to return’ to Cannes Film Festival with L’Oreal after skipping last year’s glamorous event following birth of Bear
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In May 1968, the Cannes Film Festival ground to a halt. Fifty years later, it’s still sparking controversy
In the newly released comedy “Godard Mon Amour,” Michel Hazanavicius’ playful flashback to France in the fateful year of 1968, a young Jean-Luc Godard (played by Louis Garrel) marches with an enormous crowd in Paris. Alongside him is the critic and filmmaker Michel Cournot, whose “Les Gauloises Bleues” is set to screen that May at the Cannes Film Festival.“Who cares about Cannes?” a Godard acquaintance yells, bursting into derisive laughter. “Only a fool would go this year, with all that’s going on now!”A lot was going on indeed. Millions of workers were on strike, and students were pouring into the streets, all in opposition to President Charles de Gaulle’s government. On the film side, directors like Godard were furious that the culture minister Andre Malraux had fired Henri Langlois, the revered founder of the Cinematheque Française — a decision that was ultimately reversed after filmmakers from Paris to … [Read more...] about In May 1968, the Cannes Film Festival ground to a halt. Fifty years later, it’s still sparking controversy
Solo to be Presented at the Cannes Film Festival in May
BEGIN SLIDESHOWConfirmed: Solo to be presented at the Cannes Film Festival in MayYesterday, reports surfaced that Solo: A Star Wars Story would screen at the Cannes Film Festival, and it’s now been confirmed by Lucasfilm. The company announced today that Solo: A Star Wars Story has been selected to screen at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival in Official Selection and Out of Competition during the film festival’s run, May 8-19, 2018.Director Ron Howard is expected to attend along with cast members Alden Ehrenreich, Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke, Donald Glover, Thandie Newton, Phoebe Waller, Joonas Suotamo and Paul Bettany.Solo: A Star Wars Story makes the jump to light speed in a high-octane adventure that navigates the perils of a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, forges new friendships that will last a lifetime, and reveals untold secrets from the hidden past of one of the Star Wars saga’s most unlikely heroes. Han Solo meets loyal co-pilot … [Read more...] about Solo to be Presented at the Cannes Film Festival in May
Solo Gets Surprise Premiere at Cannes Film Festival
With 50 days and some change left until Solo hits theaters, fans attending the prestigious Cannes Film Festival will be among the first to see it. A new report reveals that, while the festival lineup is still being finalized, Disney and LucasFilm are planning a surprise premiere at the festival, with a special screening on Wednesday, May 15, ahead of the May 25 worldwide release of this Star Wars story. There is no indication yet if any of the stars or if director Ron Howard will be in attendance for this premiere. It hasn't been confirmed yet when the U.S. premiere will take place yet either, but it will likely happen sometime after the Cannes premiere screening, perhaps later that week or over the weekend. There is no indication where the U.S. premiere will take place either, but the last three Star Wars movies have premiered in different Los Angeles locations. The Force Awakens premiere took place at the TCL Chinese Theater, while the Rogue One: A Star Wars Story premiere was held … [Read more...] about Solo Gets Surprise Premiere at Cannes Film Festival
WATCH: University of Portsmouth short film to appear at Cannes Film Festival
0 Have your say A SHORT film developed by staff and students at the University of Portsmouth will appear at a world-renowned festival. Uncle Griot will be pitched and screened at the Short Film Corner at Cannes Film Festival in May. Created as part of the university’s ‘Foam Digital’ collaboration with the Gregg School in Southampton, the short will showcase Stina and the Wolf – a CGI feature film being created by the team. The project’s lead producer Paul Charisse will attend the festival in May to pitch it, alongside technician Alex Counsell. Paul said: ‘We’re thrilled to be able to show off our film.’ … [Read more...] about WATCH: University of Portsmouth short film to appear at Cannes Film Festival