Mohammad Rasoulof’s “The Seed of the Sacred Fig” has a lot going for it on the way to a potential Palme d’Or win: strong reviews, an anguished political call-out against Iranian oppression, and Rasoulof’s own status as an exile who just fled his home country and was finally able to attend Cannes after all. (Read our interview with the director here.)
On the steps of the Palais for Friday’s premiere, Rasoulof held up photos of two of the actors — Misagh Zare and Soheila Golestani – banned from leaving Iran to attend the festival. He’s already shared how the Islamic Republic has been pressuring his crew into convincing Cannes to drop the film, which charts the breakdown of a family after a Revolutionary Court judge’s gun goes missing, from its lineup. This is Rasoulof’s first time in competition. He previously won prizes in Un Certain...
On the steps of the Palais for Friday’s premiere, Rasoulof held up photos of two of the actors — Misagh Zare and Soheila Golestani – banned from leaving Iran to attend the festival. He’s already shared how the Islamic Republic has been pressuring his crew into convincing Cannes to drop the film, which charts the breakdown of a family after a Revolutionary Court judge’s gun goes missing, from its lineup. This is Rasoulof’s first time in competition. He previously won prizes in Un Certain...
- 5/24/2024
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
In 1996, Naomi Campbell was 25 years old and at the height of supermodel fame. Now, the 53-year-old is raising her two young children and advocating for meaningful causes. Fortunately for fans of the English model, Campbell took time out of her busy schedule for the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival. To the delight of many, she walked the Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga red carpet in a dress she wore 28 years ago, with a sexy sheer twist.
Naomi Campbell wears Chanel in 1996 in Paris; Campbell wears the same dress on May 15, 2024 in Cannes, France | Pierre Verdy/Afp via Getty Images; Gisela Schober/Getty Images
In 1996, Naomi Campbell had recently appeared on several iconic Vogue covers. The young model published her first novel, Swan, and walked the runway at her second Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. She also debuted an iconic black dress on the Chanel runway for the first time ever.
Naomi Campbell wears Chanel in 1996 in Paris; Campbell wears the same dress on May 15, 2024 in Cannes, France | Pierre Verdy/Afp via Getty Images; Gisela Schober/Getty Images
In 1996, Naomi Campbell had recently appeared on several iconic Vogue covers. The young model published her first novel, Swan, and walked the runway at her second Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. She also debuted an iconic black dress on the Chanel runway for the first time ever.
- 5/16/2024
- by Ali Hicks
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Arnold Schwarzenegger is one of the most popular and recognizable celebrities in the world. His acting career really kicked off in the early 80s with his breakthrough role in Conan the Barbarian. He has starred in dozens of blockbusters since including The Terminator, Predator, Commando, Total Recall, and True Lies to name a few. He later made a move into politics and served as the 38th governor of California from 2003 to 2011.
Despite being such a public figure, the A-list actor hasn’t spoken a ton about his family until the Netflix docuseries Arnold began streaming in June 2023. Here’s everything you need to know about Arnold Schwarzenegger’s five kids.
Arnold Schwarzenegger with sons Patrick Schwarzenegger and Christopher Schwarzenegger celebrating the 187th Oktoberfest | Gisela Schober/Getty Images Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt
Arnold was married to Maria Shriver for 25 years, and they had four children together.
Their oldest, Katherine Schwarzenegger, was born on Dec.
Despite being such a public figure, the A-list actor hasn’t spoken a ton about his family until the Netflix docuseries Arnold began streaming in June 2023. Here’s everything you need to know about Arnold Schwarzenegger’s five kids.
Arnold Schwarzenegger with sons Patrick Schwarzenegger and Christopher Schwarzenegger celebrating the 187th Oktoberfest | Gisela Schober/Getty Images Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt
Arnold was married to Maria Shriver for 25 years, and they had four children together.
Their oldest, Katherine Schwarzenegger, was born on Dec.
- 9/12/2023
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
James Bond has been a franchise that Christopher Nolan has always been interested in dabbling in. But some critics already felt he borrowed heavily from the franchise when making one of his projects.
Christopher Nolan felt the wrong film got called out for ripping off James Bond Christopher Nolan | Gisela Schober/Getty Images
It’s no secret that Nolan has gotten inspiration from many of his features from the James Bond franchise.
“I’ve been plundering ruthlessly from the Bond movies in everything I’ve done, forever. They’re a huge influence on me,” Nolan once told Empire (via Den of Geek).
Audiences can find some of these Bond influences in films like Batman Begins.
“The globe trotting elements of Batman Begins mostly came from the Bond films. One of the first films I remember seeing was The Spy Who Loved Me and at a certain point the Bond films...
Christopher Nolan felt the wrong film got called out for ripping off James Bond Christopher Nolan | Gisela Schober/Getty Images
It’s no secret that Nolan has gotten inspiration from many of his features from the James Bond franchise.
“I’ve been plundering ruthlessly from the Bond movies in everything I’ve done, forever. They’re a huge influence on me,” Nolan once told Empire (via Den of Geek).
Audiences can find some of these Bond influences in films like Batman Begins.
“The globe trotting elements of Batman Begins mostly came from the Bond films. One of the first films I remember seeing was The Spy Who Loved Me and at a certain point the Bond films...
- 9/11/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Batman has been interpreted by many filmmakers over the years. Tim Burton’s movies on the caped crusader have always been some of the most memorable. Christopher Nolan, who’d go on to make his own Batman films, was also a fan of Burton’s superhero flicks.
But Nolan asserted there were certain elements in the original Batman that he wouldn’t repeat in his own feature.
How Christopher Nolan made his Batman movies different than Tim Burton’s Christopher Nolan | Gisela Schober/Getty Images
Although they tackled the same character, Nolan wanted to go a different route than Burton did with Batman. Even though he was a fan of Burton’s vision.
“I think what Tim Burton did with Batman was absolutely extraordinary, but it was very idiosyncratic. It’s really kind of a mad studio film, really,” he said in a resurfaced interview with Ain’t It Cool News.
But Nolan asserted there were certain elements in the original Batman that he wouldn’t repeat in his own feature.
How Christopher Nolan made his Batman movies different than Tim Burton’s Christopher Nolan | Gisela Schober/Getty Images
Although they tackled the same character, Nolan wanted to go a different route than Burton did with Batman. Even though he was a fan of Burton’s vision.
“I think what Tim Burton did with Batman was absolutely extraordinary, but it was very idiosyncratic. It’s really kind of a mad studio film, really,” he said in a resurfaced interview with Ain’t It Cool News.
- 7/12/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Image Source: Getty / Gisela Schober
In a candid interview with the Los Angeles Times published April 6, Emily Ratajkowski reflected on the treatment of women in Hollywood and her personal experiences with misogyny during her time in the industry. While Ratajkowski is primarily known for her modeling prowess, she's spent nearly two decades pursuing a career in acting. As of 2019, however, her screen time has come to a standstill. In the interview, Ratajkowski shed light on why she's essentially chosen to quit acting: it's in large part due to Hollywood executives' failure to treat her like a human being.
"I didn't feel like, 'Oh, I'm an artist performing and this is my outlet,'" she said of her attempts to establish herself as a serious actor. "I felt like a piece of meat who people were judging, saying, 'Does she have anything else other than her [breasts]?'"
In 2014, Ratajkowski secured a breakout role as Andie,...
In a candid interview with the Los Angeles Times published April 6, Emily Ratajkowski reflected on the treatment of women in Hollywood and her personal experiences with misogyny during her time in the industry. While Ratajkowski is primarily known for her modeling prowess, she's spent nearly two decades pursuing a career in acting. As of 2019, however, her screen time has come to a standstill. In the interview, Ratajkowski shed light on why she's essentially chosen to quit acting: it's in large part due to Hollywood executives' failure to treat her like a human being.
"I didn't feel like, 'Oh, I'm an artist performing and this is my outlet,'" she said of her attempts to establish herself as a serious actor. "I felt like a piece of meat who people were judging, saying, 'Does she have anything else other than her [breasts]?'"
In 2014, Ratajkowski secured a breakout role as Andie,...
- 4/7/2023
- by Chanel Vargas
- Popsugar.com
Johnny Depp has played a number of interesting and challenging characters in his long career. But for all of his roles, comic book films have always seemed to elude him.
If Depp had it his way, there was one comic character he would’ve portrayed years ago.
Johnny Depp was almost Batman in ‘Batman Forever’ Johny Depp | Gisela Schober/Getty Images
Although Depp hasn’t been in any major comic book adaptations so far, he was once unofficially attached to a Batman project. Back in the early 2000s, Depp was rumored to be playing the Riddler in a potential Dark Knight sequel. Depp was quick to deny the rumors back then. And as fascinated as he would’ve been to play the supervillain, he was a bit intimidated to follow up Heath Ledger’s Joker.
“I would certainly not turn it down right away, but I’m not sure I could do it justice.
If Depp had it his way, there was one comic character he would’ve portrayed years ago.
Johnny Depp was almost Batman in ‘Batman Forever’ Johny Depp | Gisela Schober/Getty Images
Although Depp hasn’t been in any major comic book adaptations so far, he was once unofficially attached to a Batman project. Back in the early 2000s, Depp was rumored to be playing the Riddler in a potential Dark Knight sequel. Depp was quick to deny the rumors back then. And as fascinated as he would’ve been to play the supervillain, he was a bit intimidated to follow up Heath Ledger’s Joker.
“I would certainly not turn it down right away, but I’m not sure I could do it justice.
- 2/25/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jane Fonda spoke about her life and career so far. The 80 for Brady star discussed her involvement in the movie and how grateful she was to be able to work with Tom Brady. Here’s why Fonda is happy Brady retired from the NFL.
Tom Brady’s retirement announcement Tom Brady and Jane Fonda | Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images; Gisela Schober/Getty Images
Brady announced his retirement on social media. He thanked his supporters during an emotional speech. In his Instagram video, Brady says, “I’ll get to the point right away. I’m retiring for good. I really thank you guys so much, to every single one of you, for supporting me. My family, my friends, my teammates, my competitors. Thank you for allowing me to live my absolute dream. I wouldn’t change a thing. Love you all.”
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Tom Brady’s retirement announcement Tom Brady and Jane Fonda | Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images; Gisela Schober/Getty Images
Brady announced his retirement on social media. He thanked his supporters during an emotional speech. In his Instagram video, Brady says, “I’ll get to the point right away. I’m retiring for good. I really thank you guys so much, to every single one of you, for supporting me. My family, my friends, my teammates, my competitors. Thank you for allowing me to live my absolute dream. I wouldn’t change a thing. Love you all.”
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- 2/18/2023
- by Sheiresa Ngo
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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