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.
Janet’s back
How’s this for a brilliant birthday present? Janet Jackson is coming back.
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.
BAFTA guests confirmed
Graham Norton hosts the BAFTA Television Awards on Sunday night, celebrating the best and brightest of the British TV industry.
He’ll be joined by a whole host of stars including…
It’s election day
The UK votes to decide its next government today and so of course that means I’m going to post a clip from The West Wing.
So whatever you do today, go and vote!
Sofia Vergara set for Hollywood honour
Modern Family’s Sofia Vergara will become the latest celeb to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame later this week.
Vergara will be honoured with the 2551st star on the Hollywood attraction on May 7.
She’ll be joined at the event by Eric Stonestreet who plays Cameron on the show – and although it’s not been officially announced I suspect her fiancé Joe Manganiello will be on hand too.
Vergara’s star will be placed next to her on-screen husband, Ed O’Neill, outside Marshall’s department store on Hollywood Boulevard.
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