As ever, the announcements of new films are coming thick and fast from the Cannes Film Festival. Here’s a quick catch-up including news on new projects for David Tennant, Jamie Foxx, Will Ferrell and more.
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Cannes casting – May 13
The latest round of projects announced at Cannes include new roles for Richard Armitage, Natalie Portman, Nicole Kidman and the return of David Brent.
Cannes casting – May 12
Every day new films are being announced during the Cannes Film Festival. Here’s a round-up of some of the latest including new roles for Lily James, Jim Broadbent and Alicia Vikander.
Countdown to Cannes
It’s that time of year again when the movie world spotlight shifts from the West Coast of America to a small town on the French Riviera. The 68th International Cannes Film Festival kicks off on Wednesday and runs until May 24. As always with Cannes, it’s as much about the parties and being ‘seen’ as it is about the films themselves.
Clips of the Week – May 9
This week’s brand new trailers include Simon Pegg and his talking dog, Meryl Streep rocking out and Chris Hemsworth in a role that’s a million miles away from Thor.
Karen Gillan joins The Big Short
How’s this for a step up the Hollywood career ladder – former Doctor Who actress Karen Gillan is starring in a new film alongside Brad Pitt, Ryan Gosling, Christian Bale, Steve Carell and Melissa Leo.
It’s believed Gillan has a supporting role in the film after she revealed the news of her casting on Twitter.
The Big Short is about the recent American financial crisis and filming is currently underway in New Orleans.
Miss Piggy to receive her first award
Did you know that despite starring in eight feature films and an Emmy award-winning television series Miss Piggy has never won an award?
Well that will change on June 4, when the Muppets star will be presented with an award at the annual Sackler Center First Awards at the Brooklyn Museum.
The event celebrates women who have broken gender barriers and made remarkable contributions in their fields. Elizabeth Sackler, founder of the awards, will present the award to Miss Piggy. After her acceptance speech, Miss Piggy will sit down for a 20-minute video retrospective of her career and a conversation with Gloria Steinem.
Speaking about her award, Miss Piggy said “Moi is thrilled—but frankly, not surprised to be receiving this Sackler Center First Award”.
“It is truly wonderful to be celebrated and share this honor with fellow legends, role models, and pioneers of female fabulosity. We rock!”
Of course, Kermit the Frog will join is porcine paramour at the event.
Macbeth – new images
Ahead of its big world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival later this month some new images from Macbeth have been released.
The film stars Michael Fassbender as the lead with Marion Cotillard as his scheming wife – neither of them are looking too happy in the pictures…
Clips of the Week – May 4
This week’s selection of new trailers Include Emma Stone, Brdley Cooper, Bruce Willis, Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron and more.
GoT’s Littlefinger promotes new film
Aiden Gillen, best known as Game of Thrones’ Peter Baelish, will be promoting his new film in London next week.
Gillen stars in Still which is a London-set thriller about a man whose life starts to disintegrate after a seemingly harmless collision with a local teenager.
The cast also includes Amanda Mealing.
Gillen will be at the Apple Store on Regent Street on May 6.
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