Mikael Marcimain, the popular Swedish director of “Call Girl” and “Gentlemen,” is on track to direct “Devastation,” an epic and horrific tale of survival set in 1867. “Devastation” is one of the first projects developed by Mylla films, the new banner set up by Jakob Abrahamsson and Patrik Andersson (“Midsommar”). Mylla films has enlisted Nordic…
Justin Thomas aims to defends his PGA Championship title in a new way
Thomas has struggled since winning his second PGA Championship nearly a year ago, but he’s hoping adjustments will help him get back into championship form.
Sources: Slumping Mets to add slugger Vientos
The Mets are promoting power-hitting prospect Mark Vientos from the minors, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan, in an attempt to boost their struggling offense.
Okoye, NFL Academy prospect, commits to Vols
Emmanuel Okoye, who has three games of football experience through the NFL Academy, has committed to play college football at Tennessee.
FBS players can elect to appear in new EA game
Eligible FBS players can opt in to have their likenesses in EA Sports College Football, which is set for release in 2024.
Johnny Depp Forces 27-Minute Cannes Press Conference Delay After Being Stuck in Traffic
Johnny Depp was 40 minutes late to the press conference for “Jeanne du Barry,” the period drama that opened the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday night. Depp was stuck in traffic, according to a source close to his team, forcing the event to start 27 minutes behind schedule and without him. He also missed the…
Johnny Depp: ‘I Don’t Feel Boycotted by Hollywood Because I Don’t Think About Hollywood’
Johnny Depp made a rare public appearance at the Cannes press conference for “Jeanne du Barry,” a costume drama that opened the 76th film festival. The movie, in which he plays King Louis XV, marks the actor’s first leading role in three years, following his high-profile legal battles with ex-wife Amber Heard. As he reemerged…
Saudi Arabia at Cannes Unveils Two Film Funds Worth a Total $180 Million To Grow Local Industry
Saudi Arabia is flying the flag at the Cannes Film Festival where the kingdom’s Cultural Development Fund officially unveiled two separate film sector funds worth a total of $180 million aimed at fostering the local film industry and attracting international industry players. At a breakfast event titled “A Billion Dollar Opportunity” Mohammed Bin Dayel, who…
Jane Fonda Says French Director Asked to Sleep With Her to ‘See What My Orgasms Were Like’ for a Role
Jane Fonda revealed on a recent episode of “Watch What Happens Live” that French director René Clément asked to sleep with her during the making of their 1964 thriller “Joy House.” Fonda starred in the film opposite Alain Delon and Lola Albright. “Watch What Happens Live” host Andy Cohen asked Fonda to name “one man…
Academy of Motion Pictures Releases ‘Art of the Documentary’ Podcast, Hosted By Jim LeBrecht
The Academy of Motion Picture Art and Sciences has launched an Academy Originals podcast, “The Art of the Documentary.” The new podcast is hosted by Oscar-nominee and “Crip Camp” documentarian Jim LeBrecht. The six-episode season will include LeBrecht sitting down with documentary filmmakers, as they reveal to the host and the audience their filmmaking processes….