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The Indies Are Dying. Long Live the Indies
Dealmaking at Cannes is at a standstill. But the audience for independent film hasn’t gone anywhere — it’s just waiting to be reached in new ways.
‘Strawberries’ Director on Calling Out Modern-Day Slavery, Prostitution in Her Cannes Homage to Moroccan Fruit Pickers in Spain
In a Cannes 2026 interview on film ‘Strawberries,’ on modern slavery, prostitution of Spain fruit pickers, director Laila Marrakchi speaks out.
Bulgaria Comes Out of Nowhere to Win Eurovision, Israel Is Runner-Up
Bulgaria won Eurovision 2026, while Israel finished in second place.
Will Ferrell Facilitates Reunion Between Trump and the Ghost of Epstein on ‘SNL’ Season 51 Finale
Will Ferrell hosted the SNL season 51 finale, where he portrayed Jeffrey Epstein. Chad Smith and Paul McCartney also joined Ferrell’s monologue.
Seth Rogen Says If “Your Instinct Is to Use AI” to Write Scripts, “You Shouldn’t Be a Writer”
Seth Rogen is sharing his thoughts on AI, saying if writers are thinking about using the technology for their scripts, they ‘shouldn’t be a writer.
‘Paper Tiger’ Review: Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Miles Teller Deliver Big Time in James Gray’s Operatically Intense Crime Drama
Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Miles Teller star in ‘Paper Tiger,’ James Gray’s bruising crime drama about a family’s brush with the Russian mob.
Harry Styles’ Longtime Stylist on What He’s Eyeing and Buying for Hollywood’s Biggest Names (and Himself)
Harry Lambert discusses top fashion moments, closet non-negotiables, favorite eBay buys, top trends for spring/summer 2026 and resale shopping tips.
‘Paper Tiger’ Debuts to Spirited Ovation as James Gray Tells Audience “Cinema Needs You More Than Ever”
The Scarlett Johansson, Adam Driver movie Paper Tiger, directed by James Gray, had its world premiere at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.
Aura Entertainment Takes Renny Harlin’s Samuel L. Jackson Actioner ‘The Beast’ for U.S. (Exclusive)
Jackson plays a U .S. president fighting a coup using the secret capabilities of the presidential limousine, nicknamed ‘The Beast.’
Documentary Filmmaker Brian Lindstrom Dies at 65 After Battle With Rare Brain Disease
Brian Lindstrom, documentary filmmaker and Wild author Cheryl Strayed’s husband, died at 65 after rare brain disease progressive supranuclear palsy.