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Cannes’s jury of stars deciding the Palme d’Or
May 23, 2015
Cannes’s jury of stars deciding the Palme d’Or
Cannes' Palme d'Or and other prizes to be handed out at the closing ceremony of the film festival on Sunday…
IS enters Syria’s Palmyra museum
May 23, 2015
IS enters Syria’s Palmyra museum
Islamic State group fighters have entered the museum in the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra, placing guards at its doors,…
‘Fragile’ African cinema clinging on at Cannes
May 23, 2015
‘Fragile’ African cinema clinging on at Cannes
Africa's "fragile" cinema has kept a toe-hold at the Cannes Film Festival, with a veteran Malian director and the first-ever…
Fassbender, Cotillard in ‘Macbeth’ close Cannes race
May 23, 2015
Fassbender, Cotillard in ‘Macbeth’ close Cannes race
A version of "Macbeth" starring a "dream team" of Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard closed the Cannes Film Festival's competition…
Michael Caine says he is unrecognizable in latest film role
May 23, 2015
Michael Caine says he is unrecognizable in latest film role
Michael Caine, the British actor sometimes lampooned for playing versions of himself in his six-decade career, says he is unrecognizable…
Eiffel Tower closes as staff strike over pickpockets
May 23, 2015
Eiffel Tower closes as staff strike over pickpockets
A strike closed the Eiffel Tower for most of Friday as staff demanded more help to deal with pickpockets operating…
Hollywood stars out en masse for first US Red Nose Day event
May 23, 2015
Hollywood stars out en masse for first US Red Nose Day event
Hollywood stars joined top music acts on Thursday for the first US Red Nose Day, a charitable drive that raises…
Italy hails best Cannes turnout in two decades
May 22, 2015
Italy hails best Cannes turnout in two decades
Italy is hailing its best turnout of homegrown cinema at Cannes in 20 years as a sign of new life…
Aishwarya Rai: An interview with the Queen of Bollywood
May 22, 2015
Aishwarya Rai: An interview with the Queen of Bollywood
She was thrust into the international arena when she won the Miss World pageant 20 years ago. Aishwarya Rai soon…
The 2B Continued program supports promising directors, choreographers
May 21, 2015
The 2B Continued program supports promising directors, choreographers
Back with its 6th edition, the 2B Continued Lab and Festival aims to add to the performing arts scene in…