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The Phoenician Scheme: Wes Anderson’s Star-Studded Return to Cannes

The Phoenician Scheme: Wes Anderson’s Star-Studded Return to Cannes

Written by Kianna Best on Apr 24, 2025. Posted in Awards and Festivals / Production News

Wes Anderson returns to Cannes with The Phoenician Scheme, a stylish espionage comedy featuring Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, and Michael Cera. Set against the backdrop of a wealthy family's entanglement in international intrigue, the film showcases Anderson's signature visual flair. Premiering at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, it marks another milestone in Anderson's celebrated history with the event.

LMGI announce 2025 Board of Directors

LMGI announce 2025 Board of Directors

Written by Kianna Best on Apr 18, 2025. Posted in General Interest

The Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) has unveiled its 2025 Board of Directors including Andrea Keener (Georgia, USA), Mo Qazzaz (Alberta, Canada), and Kay Pointing Wilson (Greater London, UK) bring a wealth of experience and fresh perspectives to the board. ​

Facilities Shifting the Focus of Entertainment

Facilities Shifting the Focus of Entertainment

Written by Adrian Pennington on Apr 14, 2025. Posted in General Interest

Entertainment is evolving. Audiences are stepping in closer and visuals are expanding into larger, increasingly ambitious spaces. VFX houses have taken note. Framestore, Cinesite and Dneg have expanded their inhouse expertise to deliver immersive experiences that blur disciplines, technologies and storytelling.

Marianna Brennand to be honoured with Women in Motion Emerging Talent Award

Marianna Brennand to be honoured with Women in Motion Emerging Talent Award

Written by Kianna Best on Apr 10, 2025. Posted in Awards and Festivals

In a significant acknowledgment of her impactful storytelling, Brazilian director Marianna Brennand is set to receive the 2025 Women In Motion Emerging Talent Award at the Cannes Film Festival. This accolade, presented by Kering in collaboration with the Festival de Cannes, underscores Brennand's dedication to amplifying women's narratives through film.​

Wes Anderson, Ari Aster, and Richard Linklater Lead the Charge of Cannes 2025 official selection

Wes Anderson, Ari Aster, and Richard Linklater Lead the Charge of Cannes 2025 official selection

Written by Kianna Best on Apr 10, 2025. Posted in Awards and Festivals

The 78th Cannes Film Festival, scheduled from 13 to 24 May has unveiled a compelling and diverse lineup for its Official Selection, cementing the festival’s reputation as the pinnacle of international cinema. This year’s competition brings together some of the most daring and imaginative voices in filmmaking from Wes Anderson to Spike Lee,  offering a powerful mix of returning Cannes veterans and bold new auteurs. With genres ranging from espionage comedies to Western noirs and historical dramas, the selection highlights the artistic vibrancy and global scope of contemporary cinema.

Robert De Niro to Receive Honorary Palme d'Or at 78th Cannes Film Festival

Robert De Niro to Receive Honorary Palme d'Or at 78th Cannes Film Festival

Written by Kianna Best on Apr 7, 2025. Posted in Awards and Festivals

Hollywood legend Robert De Niro is set to receive the prestigious Honorary Palme d'Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, marking a significant milestone in both the actor’s prolific career and the festival’s history. The award will be presented during the festival’s opening ceremony on May 14, celebrating De Niro’s enduring impact on cinema as an actor, director, and cultural icon.

Comic Con first look at Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse promises an epic multiversal finale

Comic Con first look at Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse promises an epic multiversal finale

Written by Kianna Best on Apr 3, 2025. Posted in Production News

It’s been a long wait, but Sony Pictures has finally pulled back the curtain on Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, the highly anticipated conclusion to its groundbreaking animated trilogy. At CinemaCon 2025, fans got their first official glimpse of the film, and the excitement has only intensified. With dazzling visuals, an emotionally charged storyline, and the return of fan-favorite characters, Beyond the Spider-Verse is shaping up to be the most ambitious Spider-Man film yet.

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