ジョーダン・ファーストマン監督の話題作『Club Kid』がカンヌ国際映画祭で大きな注目を集めており、複数の大手スタジオが数千万ドル規模のオファーを提示している。商業的な魅力と賞レースでの可能性が評価されている同作は、改心を余儀なくされた落ち目のパーティープロモーターの物語を描く。
本作は、映画祭においてここ数日、議論の中心となっている。スタジオのバイヤーたちは、年齢層を問わない幅広い魅力を指摘し、今回出品された作品の中で最も商業的なタイトルだと評した。また、米国内での強い興行ポテンシャルや心温まるトーンを評価する声も上がっているが、一部では海外市場の反応はより慎重であるとの見方もある。
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James Gray's crime drama Paper Tiger premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday night, drawing a standing ovation lasting seven to ten minutes. The film stars Adam Driver, Miles Teller and Scarlett Johansson in a story of two brothers caught up with the Russian mob.
The 79th Cannes Film Festival kicked off in France with an opening ceremony at the Grand Théâtre Lumière. French-Malian actress Eye Haïdara led proceedings that introduced the international jury and screened the opening film.
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The 79th Cannes Film Festival began on Tuesday with the premiere of Pierre Salvadori’s The Electric Kiss as the opening film. Stars and international filmmakers arrived on the Croisette in the French Riviera resort town for the event, which runs through May 23.
France's Canal+ Group has acquired a 51 percent majority stake in Italian film distributor and producer Lucky Red. The deal, valued at roughly $31 million, aims to foster European synergies without altering management. Lucky Red, founded in 1987, has distributed films by renowned directors and reported strong revenues in recent years.
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Film at Lincoln Center president Daniel Battsek is focusing on initiatives to draw younger cinephiles to foreign-language films amid a challenging U.S. box office. The annual Rendez-Vous With French Cinema showcase, which began on March 5, highlights contemporary French titles and fosters networking between filmmakers and distributors. Battsek notes growing enthusiasm among under-35 audiences despite post-pandemic hurdles for arthouse theaters.
Neon, the Oscar-winning studio behind films like Parasite and Anora, is in discussions to sell a significant stake to production company Department M. The deal, backed by private investors including those from Qatar, has been a topic at recent industry events. If completed, it could reshape Neon's structure while retaining key leadership.
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Coachella 2026 weekend one launched in Indio, California, with stars attending exclusive brand parties and performances. Attendees included Kendall Jenner, Kylie Jenner, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Sabrina Carpenter, who headlined the main stage in custom Dior outfits. Events featured music sets, cocktails, and immersive activations.