Paul Newman, actor who personified cool, dies
WESTPORT, Conn. - Paul Newman, the Oscar-winning superstar who personified cool as the anti-hero of such films as "Hud," "Cool Hand Luke" and "The Color of Money" -- followed by a second act as an activist, race car driver and popcorn impresario -- has died. He was 83.
Nations:U.S. People:Paul Newman Jackie Gleason John Huston Lauren Bacall Sally Field Robert Altman Activities:Cannes Film Festival Sundance Film Festival
2008-09-27
Taiwanese director Yang dies at 59
Edward Yang, who won best director in 2000 at the Cannes Film Festival and was known for his realistic portrayals of modern Taiwan, has died of complications from colon cancer, a film industry consultant said Sunday. He was 59.
Nations:Taiwan People:Edward Yang Activities:Cannes Film Festival
2007-07-01
22 films compete for top prize at Cannes
Which movie will win the Cannes Film Festival's top prize Sunday? Critical favorites include a small, socially conscious Romanian film about an illegal abortion and the Coen brothers' tale of a ruthless killer in Texas.
Nations:Romania People:Marjane Satrapi Eva Mendes Javier Bardem Gus Van Sant Stephen Frears Michael Moore Activities:Cannes Film Festival
2007-05-27
Romanian film favorite as Cannes winds up
When director Pedro Almodovar was named hot favorite to triumph at the Cannes Film Festival in 2006, he called it a curse after he failed to win.
Nations:France Romania South Korea People:Daniel Pearl David Fincher Pedro Almodovar Michael Moore Tommy Lee Jones Angelina Jolie Activities:2007 Cannes Film Festival
2007-05-25
U2 rocks red carpet in surprise show at Cannes
Irish rock supergroup U2 blew away thousands of fans with a free live midnight show on the red carpet at the Cannes film festival, launching a 3D concert film Sunday.
People:Fidel Castro Javier Bardem Activities:2007 Cannes Film Festival
2007-05-19
'Da Vinci Code' secret is out: Many critics hate it
Most critics panned "The Da Vinci Code" on Wednesday ahead of the world premiere of the year's most eagerly awaited movie.
People:Dan Brown Ron Howard Tom Hanks Activities:Cannes Film Festival
2006-05-18
Andy Lau to star in remake of Hong Kong classic action movie
Hong Kong heartthrob Andy Lau will star in a remake of classic action film "Story of a Discharged Prisoner", his company announced.
Nations:Hong Kong People:Stephen Fung Andy Lau Activities:2006 Cannes Film Festival Cannes Film Festival
2006-05-12
Hong Kong auteur Wong Kar-wai finds success easier abroad
Chinese director Wong Kar-wai has proved a revelation in the Hong Kong cinema world known for its bloody gangster and martial arts flicks, yet his unique style has won him more fans overseas than at home.
Nations:Hong Kong People:Olivier Assayas Nicole Kidman Wong Kar-Wai Quentin Tarantino Tony CW Leung Maggie Cheung Activities:Cannes Film Festival
2006-05-12
"Boycott Da Vinci Code film": top Vatican official
The Vatican stepped up its offensive against "The Da Vinci Code" on Friday when a top official close to Pope Benedict blasted the book as full of anti-Christian lies and urged Catholics to boycott the film.
People:Tom Hanks Activities:Cannes Film Festival
2006-04-28
Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi to join Cannes jury
Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi said she has accepted an invitation to be a jury member at the Cannes film festival in France next month, state media reported.
People:Zhang Ziyi Wong Kar-Wai Activities:Cannes Film Festival
2006-04-16
Chinese director hails Ang Lee Oscar win
One of China's leading film makers hailed the awarding of the Oscar for best director to Taiwan's Ang Lee at this year's Academy Awards ceremony.
Nations:China People:Chen Kaige Ang Lee Activities:2006 Oscar Awards Cannes Film Festival
2006-03-10
Hong Kong star Leung, US crime writer join forces
Hong Kong film star Tony Leung Chiu-wai confirmed he will star in an English-speaking film being penned by acclaimed American mystery writer Lawrence Block.
Nations:Hong Kong People:Tony CW Leung Bruce Lee Activities:Cannes Film Festival
2006-02-21
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