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Jennifer Lawrence wears flip-flops with gown at Cannes, fans call it ‘relatable’ | Hollywood

Actor Jennifer Lawrence recently attended the ongoing 2023 Cannes Film Festival. The actor appeared on the red carpet and posed for the paparazzi. For the event, Jennifer wore a red gown and paired it with black flip-flops, ditching heels. While several fans praised her, a section of the people also criticised the actor. (Also Read | Jennifer Lawrence recalls director Bryan Singer's 'hissy fits on sets') Jennifer Lawrence at the Cannes Film Festival. In several pictures, Jennifer was seen giving different…

Oscar-winning actor Sean Penn lends support to Hollywood writers’ strike | Hollywood

Sean Penn has extended support to the ongoing Writers Guild of America(WGA) strike. In a Cannes Film Festival press conference for his new film "Black Flies", Penn spoke in favour of the strike by Hollywood screenwriters. US actor Sean Penn (AFP) "The industry has been upending the writers and actors and directors for a very long time. I fully support the situation with writers guild, of course,” said Penn. "There's a lot of new concepts being tossed about including the use of AI. It strikes me as a human…

Sean Penn comes in support of writers’ strike, calls use of UI ‘human obscenity’ | Hollywood

In a fiery statement at the Cannes Film Festival, actor Sean Penn expressed his support for striking Hollywood writers and condemned studios' refusal to limit the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in scriptwriting as a "human obscenity." US actor Sean Penn attends a press conference for the film "Black Flies" during the 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France.(AFP) During a press conference, Penn voiced his concerns about the growing use of AI in the industry, stating, "There are a…

‘I need to sit down and rest,’ Harrison Ford bids farewell to Indiana Jones | Hollywood

After an astonishing 40-year journey, Hollywood legend Harrison Ford has announced his retirement from the iconic beloved character Indiana Jones. The 76th Cannes Film Festival - Photocall for the film "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" (Indiana Jones et le cadran de la destinee) Out of Competition - Cannes, France, May 19, 2023. Cast member Harrison Ford holds his Honorary Palme d'Or Award. REUTERS/Yara Nardi(REUTERS) The 80-year-old actor made the announcement during a press conference at the Cannes Film…

Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny gets standing ovation at Cannes | Hollywood

Harrison Ford's Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, which premiered at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival in the Out Of Competition section, received a five-minute-long standing ovation. The Hollywood star looked emotional as he got up to receive a standing ovation from the audience after the credits rolled up. (Also read: Cannes Film Festival highlights: Aishwarya Rai makes a glam statement in bold black-silver look) Harrison Ford teared up during the standing ovation for his film Indiana Jones and the Dial of…

Michael Douglas says Basic Instinct seemed so scandalous in 1992 at Cannes | Hollywood

Paul Verhoeven’s 1992 Basic Instinct with Michael Douglas and Sharon Stone seemed so scandalous then. Today, it would hardly raise an eyebrow, yes even the highly provocative scene in which she keeps crossing her legs. The movie premiered at Cannes, and one remembers the stampede it caused when it was screened a couple of years later at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), which was held in Calcutta (now Kolkata). IFFI used to travel from city to city then. (Also read: Cannes Film Festival opens with Johnny…

Unveiling the 10 must-see films at the 76th Cannes Film Festival | Hollywood

The 76th Cannes Film Festival promises to be a spectacular and intricate showcase of top-tier talent in the world of cinema. With an impressive lineup of critically acclaimed filmmakers, there is no shortage of highly anticipated titles that will undoubtedly captivate audiences. Asteroid City-Directed by Wes Anderson. (Image Credit: YouTube/Wes Anderson) At the forefront of everyone's list is celebrity director Martin Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon," a gripping Western crime drama based on a true story…

Cannes Film Festival opens with Johnny Depp’s comeback film, Jeanne du Barry | Hollywood

The 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival opened with a French work, Jeanne Du Barry, with Johnny Depp playing King Louis XV. This is sort of a comeback for the actor after his messy legal cases witha former wife, Amber Heard, and a newspaper. Helmed by Maiwenn – who co-wrote the screenplay and portrays the title character – the movie played out of competition. (Also read: Brie Larson may not see Johnny Depp's opening night film Jeanne du Barry at Cannes Film Festival) Johnny Depp poses for photographers upon…

Brie Larson may not see Johnny Depp’s film at Cannes Film Festival | Hollywood

Brie Larson was asked whether or not she will be watching the opening film of the 76th Cannes Film Festival starring Johnny Depp named Jeanne du Barry. At the opening press meet at the festival, the actor responded to a question asked by the press about Johnny's film, following his highly publicized legal battles with ex-wife Amber Heard. (Also read: Cannes Film Festival chief on Johnny Depp controversy: ‘If he was banned, we wouldn't be talking about it') Brie Larson responded to a question about Johnny Depp's…

Cannes Fest to honour Michael Douglas with honorary Palme d’Or | Hollywood

The 76th Cannes Film Festival will award an honorary Palme d'Or to American actor Michael Douglas. The ceremony will coincide with the opening of the Festival on May 16. This will be in honour of his brilliant career. Earlier, Forest Whitaker, Agnes Varda, Jean-Pierre Leaud, Jodie Foster and Manoel de Oliveira had been similarly feted. Michael Douglas was last seen in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.(Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP) Douglas said : “It is always a breath of fresh air to be at Cannes, which has…