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May 21, 2026
Lucas Acher’s ‘Laser-Cat’ Wins the Cannes Festival’s La Cinef Best Short Award
We have a winner! Lucas Acher’s “Laser-Cat” has come out on top of La Cinef section at Cannes. For its 29th edition, La Cinef has selected 14 live-action and 5 animated shorts from among the 2,750 ...
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May 21, 2026
‘Chicken for Linda!’ Co-Director Sébastien Laudenbach Takes on Iconic Character in ‘Viva Carmen’ – And Readies to Work with Singer Silvia Pérez Cruz (EXCLUSIVE)
Sébastien Laudenbach isn’t afraid to take on Bizet’s iconic “Carmen” in his latest animation, “Viva Carmen,” and make it more child-friendly. “It’s not a film ‘adapted’ for kids, but it’s accessibl...
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May 20, 2026
In Cannes Hit Animation ‘Jim Queen,’ Gay Influencer Turns Straight – And Ricky Martin Marries Kristen Stewart
“Jim Queen” has arrived in Cannes – and claimed his crown. Sold by Global Constallation, the crowd-pleasing animation, produced by France’s Bobbypills and directed by Marco Nguyen and Nicolas At...
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May 20, 2026
Louis Clichy Combines Realism and Fantasy in Cannes Animation ‘Iron Boy’: ‘I Wanted This Story to Have Solid Foundations’
“Iron Boy” director Louis Clichy is happy to bring his latest animation to Cannes – even though the world’s biggest festival is a whole different universe. “I’m glad it’s not in some ‘special cate...
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May 16, 2026
It’s Time for German Dogma as Tom Tykwer, Nora Fingscheidt, Kurdwin Ayub, İlker Çatak and Helene Hegemann Pledge to Create Five Films According to Its Rules
The Dogma 25 movement is spreading. Tom Tykwer, Kurdwin Ayub, İlker Çatak, Nora Fingscheidt and Helene Hegemann have joined forces as a group to create five independent films under its umbrella, i...
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May 14, 2026
New Noomi Rapace and Lone Scherfig Films Unveiled at Cannes, Plus a Doc About Ruben Östlund ‘That Hits the Viewer in the Gut’
Film i Väst has presented eight new co-productions at Cannes, including Lone Scherfig’s romantic spy thriller “Honeytrap,” Levan Akin’s next film “Summer in Heat” and “Ruben,” a documentary about R...
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May 11, 2026
Cannes’ Fantastic Pavilion Readies for Seven Gala Screenings: ‘These Are Films Built to Travel’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Cannes is ready to welcome some scream-worthy titles to the Fantastic Pavilion Gala Screenings, which are set to take place over May 12-18 at Cannes’ Marché du Film. The section, spotlighting inte...
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May 7, 2026
‘Fallen Leaves’ Star Alma Pöysti, Valentina Bellè and Priit Võigemast to Lead ‘Beatrice’ as Stellar Film and Apollo Film Productions Join Forces (EXCLUSIVE)
Golden Globe-nominated Finnish star Alma Pöysti – known for her role in Aki Kaurismäki’s “Fallen Leaves,” awarded the Jury Prize at Cannes – Valentina Bellè and Priit Võigemast will lead “Beatrice,...
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May 7, 2026
Cannes Focus COPRO Introduces Seven Projects – and Filmmakers With ‘Bold and Distinctive Visions’ (EXCLUSIVE)
It’s time: Cannes’ Focus COPRO, dedicated to first feature films, has announced this year’s seven projects. That includes “A Summer Tale” (Germany) directed by Berthold Wahjudi, “Algiers Haze” (Fra...
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April 28, 2026
Jemaine Clement and Nicola Walker Ask If You Can Date Your Best Friend’s Daughter in Disney+ Canneseries Winner ‘Alice and Steve’
“Alice and Steve,” played by Nicola Walker (“The Split”) and Jemaine Clement (“What We Do in the Shadows”), are best friends. And then they aren’t, because Steve sleeps with Alice’s twentysomething...
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April 28, 2026
Lesli Linka Glatter Talks Decades-Spanning Career, Working With Anti-Trump Robert De Niro on ‘Zero Day’ – and Why Everyone Needs a Moose Head on the Table
Veteran TV director and Canneseries juror Lesli Linka Glatter opened up about Netflix’s political thriller “Zero Day.” Showing the aftermath of a shocking cyberattack, it stars Robert De Niro. “Be...
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April 27, 2026
‘Star City’ Creators Ben Nedivi and Matt Wolpert Say Artemis II Has Reignited Excitement for Space Exploration Because ‘It Wasn’t About the Wealthy’: ‘This Is for All of Us’
Ben Nedivi and Matt Wolpert, who co-created “For All Mankind” and now its spin-off “Star City” with Ronald D. Moore, are adamant that people are dreaming of space exploration again. “With the Artem...
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April 26, 2026
‘Severance’ Stars Britt Lower and Tramell Tillman Send Surprise Messages to Adam Scott at Canneseries: ‘You Make Coming to Work Feel Like a Summer Camp – Where We Have No Access to Sunlight’
Adam Scott was surprised by his “Severance” co-stars, who sent in videos congratulating him on his Canal+ Icon Award at Canneseries. “You are so deserving of this award. You make coming to work fe...
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April 26, 2026
Adam Scott Says He Already Knows the Ending to ‘Severance,’ Teases ‘So Many Surprises’ in Season 3: ‘It’s Going to Be Great’
Adam Scott already knows the ending of “Severance.” “Oh Yes. I’m an executive producer on the show, so I’m involved in all of it. We talk with the writers, and Dan [Erickson], all the time. I know ...
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April 25, 2026
‘Fargo’ and ‘Alien: Earth’ Creator Noah Hawley Says YouTube Is His ‘Biggest Competition’: ‘You Are Losing Eyeballs to Things That Are Free’
Noah Hawley, creator of TV series “Fargo,” “Legion” or “Alien: Earth,” remains optimistic about the industry. “It has been a process to become optimistic,” he clarified at Canneseries. “We are be...
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April 25, 2026
‘Boho’ Encourages Women of All Ages to Dream – and to Dance: ‘This Show Is Like a Warm Blanket in Hard Times’
It’s never too late to dream – at least according to the gospel of “Boho.” In the show, presented at Canneseries, Kima, her sister Nawal and their friend Alex navigate societal pressures. Kima’s fa...
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April 24, 2026
Blackpink’s Jisoo Determined to Play ‘Variety of Roles’ in the Future Following Rising Star Award at Canneseries: ‘It Makes Me Want to Work Harder’
Famously secretive star Jisoo – known as a member of Blackpink – met with journalists after receiving the Madame Figaro Rising Star Award at Canneseries. “It was my first time at Cannes alone. Sti...
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April 23, 2026
Canneseries Goes Crazy for Jisoo as She Picks up Award, Thanks Fans: ‘I Wanted to Show You a New Side of Me’
Fans couldn’t contain their excitement seeing Jisoo at Canneseries. K-pop star picked up the Madame Figaro Rising Star Award during the opening ceremony of the French TV festival to the sound of jo...
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April 23, 2026
‘Baby Reindeer’ Star Richard Gadd Talks Playing ‘Masculine Id’ in ‘Half Man’ and Why ‘All You Need Is Authenticity’ to Have a Hit
“Baby Reindeer” creator and star Richard Gadd opened up about his new show, Canneseries opener “Half Man.” It explores a complicated relationship between two brothers, Niall and Ruben, with Gadd ac...
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April 9, 2026
ZDF Show ‘The Flaws’ Tickles Germany’s Funny Bone: ‘Comedy Can’t Be Predictable’ (EXCLUSIVE)
To the outsider’s eye, Germany might not be famous for its sense of humor. But new series “The Flaws” is ready to change that. “I think we are being pretty brave. And also, we don’t care,” said di...
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April 2, 2026
HBO Max Spy Thriller ‘The Eastern Gate’ Readies for Second Season, Reveals First-Look Still: ‘The Stakes Are Even Higher’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Polish HBO Original series “The Eastern Gate” is ready for a second season. Jan P. Matuszyński – also known for “The Last Family” and Venice premiere “Leave No Traces” – returns as director. Lena ...
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March 27, 2026
Thriller ‘Careless,’ Tackling the Struggles of MS, Features ‘Practical Magic 2’ Rising Star Solly McLeod: ‘He’s Got a Very Exciting Year Ahead’
Upcoming show “Careless” promises thrills and secrets – but it also depicts the challenges of living with multiple sclerosis (MS). The four-part series, created by Helen Fitzgerald and Louise Fox, ...
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March 27, 2026
BBC Series ‘Babies’ About Pregnancy Loss – Starring New Severus Snape Paapa Essiedu – Bets on ‘Glorious Chaos and Mess,’ and Love
BBC Series ‘Babies’ About Pregnancy Loss – starring New Severus Snape Paapa Essiedu – bets on ‘glorious chaos and mess,’ and love: ‘It’s all that matters.’ BBC Series “Babies,” which premiered at ...
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March 26, 2026
‘Dear Killer Nannies’ Looks at Pablo Escobar Through the Eyes of His Son, So Don’t Expect Another ‘Narcos’: ‘You Won’t See a Brick of Cocaine in the Entire Show’
A Disney+ and Hulu series “Dear Killer Nannies,” inspired by the story of Pablo Escobar’s son Sebastián Marroquín, is not another “Narcos,” assures Sebastián Ortega (“El Marginal”) who co-created t...
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March 26, 2026
‘How to Have Sex’ Director Molly Manning Walker on Series ‘Major Players,’ Football Obsession and Chloe Kelly: ‘She’d Done Things for Women in Sport Everywhere’
Created by “How to Have Sex” director Molly Manning Walker, upcoming series “Major Players” is all about the love of the game. “I’ve been obsessed with football forever,” said Walker at Series Man...
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March 26, 2026
‘Heated Rivalry’ Was Supposed to Be Made With a U.S. Platform but Jacob Tierney ‘Didn’t Have the Freedom He Wanted’: ‘Great Example of Not Being Hollywood – and Being Authentic’
“Heated Rivalry” creator Jacob Tierney turned to Canada to make a show that he wanted. “At first, it was supposed to be made with a U.S. platform. But he didn’t have the freedom he wanted. For exam...
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March 26, 2026
Council of Europe’s Alain Berset Talks ‘First Ever’ Convention on the Co-Production of Audiovisual Works in the Form of Series: ‘We Hope It Will Be Possible to Develop This Really Rapidly’
The Council of Europe’s Secretary General Alain Berset opened up Thursday at Series Mania about the Convention on the Co-Production of Audiovisual Works in the Form of Series. “This is the very fir...
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March 25, 2026
HBO Max Series ‘Proud,’ About a Gay Man Taking Care of a Baby, Could Spark Dialogue in Polarized Poland: ‘There Hasn’t Been a Show Like That Before’ (EXCLUSIVE)
HBO Max series “Proud,” about Filip, a young gay man who tends to avoid any responsibilities until tragedy strikes and has to take care of his late sister’s baby, could spark a new debate in conser...
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March 23, 2026
‘Sherlock’ Creator Steven Moffat and Producer Sue Vertue on New Show ‘Number 10’ – a ‘Workplace Comedy Drama in the Most Ridiculous Workplace’
‘Sherlock’ producer Sue Vertue and co-creator Steven Moffat talked at Series Mania about their new political show “Number 10,” written by Moffat for Channel 4/ITVS. “[It’s about] British governmen...
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March 23, 2026
‘In Treatment’ Creator Hagai Levi Makes a Case for ‘Arthouse Television’ With ‘Etty,’ Talks Cultural Boycott of Israel
Hagai Levi, reknown for “The Affair” and “In Treatment,” is testing new waters with “Etty” – a story he has wanted to tell for 10 years. Based on Etty Hillesum’s diaries, the show stars Julia Win...
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