5月17日、カンヌで「マルシェ・デュ・フィルム」が初のクリエイターエコノミー・サミットを開催し、映画プロデューサーとデジタルクリエイターが集まり、オンラインのコンテンツ制作がいかにして映画業界へと参入しているのかについて議論が交わされた。
映画プロデューサーのセルジュ・アヤット氏は出席者に対し、コンテンツクリエイターが映画界に属すべきかという問いはすでに決着がついていると語った。同氏は「もう手遅れだ」と述べ、彼らがすでに制作や配給の方法に影響を与えていると指摘した。mk2の幹部エリシャ・カルミッツ氏は、2023年に立ち上げたYouTubeシネクラブというレーベルについて、パンデミックによりZ世代の映画館離れが進んだことを受け、若い観客を再び劇場へと呼び戻すための手段であると説明した。
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CinemaCon attendees are greeted with promotional materials for several highly anticipated movies. Posters feature 'Toy Story 5,' 'The Mandalorian & Grogu,' and 'The Devil Wears Prada 2.' Elevators at Caesars Palace highlight 'Dune: Part Three,' 'Digger,' DC Studios' 'Supergirl,' and 'The Cat in the Hat.'
The Producers Guild of America has revealed the first slate of speakers for its annual Produced By Conference, set for May 30 at the Universal Studios Lot in Los Angeles. Key figures include Blumhouse CEO Jason Blum, Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group Co-Chair Michael De Luca, and Neon CEO Tom Quinn. The event will cover AI, producing strategies, and new business models.
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As CinemaCon 2026 kicks off in Las Vegas, theater owners are focused on the pending merger between Paramount and Warner Bros, expected to close before the end of the year. Paramount CEO David Ellison has pledged to produce 30 films annually while keeping the studios separate. Exhibitors express mixed views amid concerns over output and box office impact.
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.
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Sony Pictures Classics will take the stage at CinemaCon's inaugural film showcase, stepping in for Row K Entertainment after the distributor withdrew due to financial difficulties. The event is set for April 13 at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The studio joins Studiocanal and Angel Studios in presenting upcoming films.
Producers nominated for the Darryl F. Zanuck Award gathered at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills on February 28, 2026, to discuss the hardships of their craft ahead of the PGA Awards. Miri Yoon of Weapons highlighted the relentless difficulties of production, from strikes to logistical hurdles. Other nominees recounted unique obstacles in bringing their films to life.
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Variety marked the 25th year of Cannes Film Festival director Thierry Frémaux at its annual Welcome to Cannes Party on May 13. The event featured tributes from industry figures and included remarks on cinema's role in promoting peace. A structural issue briefly disrupted the gathering but did not derail the celebration.