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Peter Jackson reunites with Elijah Wood to receive Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival

The Cannes Film Festival featured a Lord of the Rings reunion as Elijah Wood presented director Sir Peter Jackson with the prestigious Palme d'Or prize at the spectacle's opening ceremony on Tuesday (12.05.26).

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Maura Higgins Trades the 'Love Island USA' Villa for the 2026 Cannes Film Festival Red Carpet

I "tink" she's a red carpet regular in the making.

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Demi Moore, Ruth Negga and Dame Joan Collins sparkle on Cannes red carpet

The Cannes Festival jury member, 63, appeared in a silver corset sequin strapless gown.

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Cannes Film Festival 2026: The biggest talking points from day one

The 79th Cannes Film Festival has kicked off in style with tributes and political statements

The Independent UK

Demi Moore Reclaims Her Cannes Film Festival Crown in a Polka Dot Jacquemus Dress

She's already a jury member to watch.

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A Cannes Film Festival light on Hollywood but not lacking in star power kicks off in France

The red carpet has been rolled out at the 79th Cannes Film Festival in the South of France

The Independent UK

Cannes spotlight reverts to auteurs as Hollywood retreats from film festival

Absence of big US films heralds renewed focus on international cinema that underpins festival’s reputation

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Fast & Furious TV Series on Peacock: Release date, cast, will Vin Diesel play iconic role?

Vin Diesel will attend the Cannes ⁠screening alongside several of his co-stars from the films. Since the first "Fast & Furious" movie in 2001, the 11 films in the series have brought in more than $7 billion at global box offices.

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The making of the Palme d'Or: Chopard's Caroline Scheufele and the art of creation

Before the stars appear on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet, Swiss jewellers Chopard invited Euronews Culture to see the making of the Palme d'Or, one of the most prestigious trophies in cinema.

Euronews

Red Carpet Fashion Spotlight: Kristen Stewart's Bold Celebrity Style at Cannes

From tailored suits to couture statements, explore Kristen Stewart's influence on celebrity style and red carpet fashion at the Cannes Film Festival.

Fashion Times

From Eurovision to the Venice Biennale, culture contests are being overshadowed by politics

The Venice Biennale, Eurovision and Cannes are framed as artists representing their nations. But in a fractured world national identity seems increasingly futile

The Guardian - UK

Gimme Moore! Demi, Skarsgard and Zhao to join eclectic Cannes jury

One week before the opening of the 79th Cannes Film Festival, organisers have unveiled the jury that will deliberate on the 22 films in competition. American actress Demi Moore, Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgard and Chinese filmmaker Chloé Zhao will be among those selecting this year's Palme d'Or, alongside jury president…

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Demi Moore, Chloé Zhao, Stellan Skarsgård among Cannes Film Festival jurors

Demi Moore, Chloé Zhao and Stellan Skarsgård are among the jurors who will decide the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, organizers announced Monday

The Independent UK

Cannes did camera: how the film festival loves to watch itself

From An Almost Perfect Affair to Mr Bean’s Holiday, there’s nothing the festival enjoys more than seeing itself on screen. The next season of The White Lotus is tapping into that rich tradition – can it capture the Côte d’Azur’s peculiar magic?

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Fans Roast Nicole Kidman At CinemaCon In Las Vegas For ‘Fail’ As They Spot Odd Detail

After last year’s Cannes mishap, Nicole Kidman was trolled once again for a noticeable fashion faux pas at CinemaCon.

The Guardian - UK

Cannes looks beyond Hollywood as US film-makers mostly fail to make the grade

The 79th edition of the influential festival boasts an auteur-heavy lineup – with one, very big, country conspicuous by its almost total absence

The Guardian - UK

Gillian Anderson and Cara Delevingne to hit Cannes as auteur heavyweights dominate festival lineup

The 79th edition of the film festival will see work by Pedro Almodóvar, Hirokazu Kore-eda and László Nemes considered for the coveted Palme d’Or

The Independent UK

Films by Almodovar, Pawlikowski and Hamaguchi lead an auteur-heavy Cannes Film Festival lineup

New films by Polish filmmaker Paweł Pawlikowski, Japanese writer-director Ryusuke Hamaguchi and Spain’s Pedro Almodovar will premiere at the 79th Cannes Film Festival next month

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John Travolta set to unveil long-gestating directorial debut at Cannes Film Festival

After a decades-long acting career, John Travolta is set to unveil his long-gestating directorial debut, Propeller One-Way Night Coach, at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival.

Euronews

John Travolta prepares to take-off with directorial debut at Cannes Film Festival

Hollywood icon John Travolta will premiere his first feature film Propeller One-Way Night Coach at the Cannes International Film Festival in May

Euronews

'Superman' actress and Cannes winner Valerie Perrine, who avoided Manson murders, dies aged 82

Valerie Perrine, who won Best Actress at Cannes and was Oscar nominated for her performance in Bob Fosse’s 1974 Lenny Bruce biopic ‘Lenny’, has died aged 82. She is perhaps best known for playing Lex Luthor’s love interest in the Richard Donner Superman films.

Times Life

5 Parenting Habits of Aishwarya Rai That Feel Simple but Are Powerful

In a world where parenting often feels like a checklist of rules, schedules, and constant pressure to “get it right,” some approaches stand out not because they are complex, but because they are deeply human. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s parenting style is one such example. Despite living under constant public attention,…

Radio France Internationale

Screen and music icon Barbra Streisand to get Cannes festival's top prize

Legendary American actress and singer Barbra Streisand will receive an honorary Palme d'Or award at this year's Cannes Film Festival in May, joining New Zealand director Peter Jackson in taking the French festival's top accolade.

Radio France Internationale

New Zealand director Peter Jackson to receive honorary Palme d'Or in Cannes

New Zealand filmmaker Peter Jackson is set to receive an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival this year in recognition of his contribution to cinema. The director of the Lord of the Rings trilogy called it "one of the greatest privileges of my career".

The Independent UK

Peter Jackson to receive honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival

The Lord of the Rings director described the honour as ‘one of the greatest privileges of my career’

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