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Elvis by Baz Luhrmann at the 75th Festival de Cannes

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Australian director, screenwriter and producer Baz Luhrmann will attend the Festival de Cannes to present the world premiere of his latest feature film Elvis, along with Austin Butler, Tom Hanks and Olivia DeJonge.

In addition to Baz Luhrmann and Tom Hanks, the Festival de Cannes is also delighted to welcome Austin Butler and Olivia DeJonge as Elvis and Priscilla Presley.

The film explores the life and music of Elvis Presley (Austin Butler), seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks). The story delves into the complex dynamic between Presley and Parker spanning over 20 years, from Presley’s rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom, against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape and loss of innocence in America. Central to that journey is one of the most significant and influential people in Elvis’s life, Priscilla Presley (Olivia DeJonge). Read more

CELEBRATE “50 YEARS OF GOOD NEWS” WITH SMILEY’S NEW BOOK

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Celebrate 50 years of Smiley! From their iconic history to being involved in huge cultural moments, Smiley has witnessed some amazing changes over the past 50 years. Now in this book, they have shared some their favourite moments of Good News and continue to encourage everyone to take the time to smile. How a simple line drawing of a smiley face became a global shorthand for brands to connect with people on an emotional level

When Franklin Loufrani trademarked the now iconic smiling face symbol in 1971, he coined the term ‘Smiley’. Over the following five decades, The smiley company has evolved into a global lifestyle licensing brand with a defiantly optimistic outlook.

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It’s all revving up for Salon Privé London. Only 3 weeks to go!

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Introducing Salon Privé London: The Luxury Car Event at the Royal Chelsea Hospital.

For three days only, the chance to be part of the world of luxury cars—historic and modern—and to enjoy the exciting lifestyle that goes with this exclusive set.

Carefully curated on the lawn will be a ‘concours’ of 60 rare historic automobiles. Everything from stately Rolls-Royces from the 20s to iconic racing Ferraris of the 50s. Early Bentleys to early supercars. A collection of the most collectable motoring marques in a unique display of power and passion. Read more

Top Gun: Maverick and Tom Cruise at the 75th Festival de Cannes

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Tom Cruise will be in attendance in Cannes on May 18, 2022 for the screening of Top Gun: Maverick, scheduled for release on May 25 in France and May 27 in the US. The Festival will also pay a special tribute to Tom Cruise for his career.

Top Gun hero Maverick, will be back in cinemas all over the world and Tom Cruise will return to the Festival de Cannes where he has made only one appearance before: on May 18, 1992, for Ron Howard’s Far Away, the closing film of the 45th Festival. That evening, he had awarded the Palme d’or to director Bille August for his film The best intentions.

Top Gun hero Maverick, will be back in cinemas all over the world and Tom Cruise will return to the Festival de Cannes where he has made only one appearance before: on May 18, 1992, for Ron Howard’s Far and Away, the closing film of the 45th Festival. That evening, he had awarded the Palme d’or to director Bille August for his film The best intentions. Read more

England Cricket Tour in the West Indies 1st-31st March 2022.

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England’s tour of the West Indies concludes with a three-match Test series starting this Tuesday, 8th March, at the Sir Viv Richards Stadium in Antigua. Having lost the Ashes 4-0, Joe Root’s side are in desperately need of a Test victory. The West Indies vs England 1st Test will be played from 8th-12th March 2022 at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua. The 2nd Test will be played from 16-20th March 2022 at Kensington Oval, Barbados. The series wraps up with the 3rd Test from 24-28th March 2022 at National Cricket Stadium, Grenada. Read more

11th Superyacht Challenge Antigua

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From the 8th-13th of March The 11th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua has attracted ten magnificent superyachts, all set to race in the fantastic waters around Antigua. Ideal conditions are forecast for the regatta with blue skies, trade winds and Caribbean swell. As always, the Superyacht Challenge Antigua is designed to be solely for the pleasure of superyacht owners, their guests and crew. The magnificent fleet take part in five days of spectacular racing under the ORC Superyacht Rule. All of the boats and sailors racing at the Superyacht Challenge Antigua come from North America, Europe, Australasia, and the Caribbean Islands. Read more

Statement from the Festival de Cannes on the situation in Ukraine

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As the world has been hit by a heavy crisis in which a part of Europe finds itself in a state of war, the Festival de Cannes wishes to extend all its support to the people of Ukraine and all those who are in its territory. However modest as it is, we join our voices with those who oppose this unacceptable situation and denounce the attitude of Russia and its leaders.

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After France Télévisions & Brut., the Festival de Cannes welcomes BMW and Campari on the Croisette

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After partnering with France Télévisions & Brut., the Festival de Cannes is thrilled to welcome BMW and Campari which, alongside its long-standing partners, will be instrumental in promoting the event’s continued influence.

As the most important cultural event in the world, the Festival de Cannes is the ultimate place where film lovers meet up every year. Supporting this event dedicated to all kinds of films is about helping both established and budding talents expand their influence internationally, turning the spotlight on the films of yesterday and those of tomorrow, encouraging meetings that will allow films to come to life in the most beautiful setting – the silver screen – and that of the Palais des Festivals is named Lumière!  In 2022, BMW joins the Festival de Cannes as the official automotive partner to provide a fleet of fully electric and hybrid cars exclusively, in line with the environmental policy we initiated in 2019.

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The Official Selection of the Festival de Cannes at the Oscars 2022

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The Academy Awards nominations were announced this Tuesday, February 8th in Los Angeles. The Festival de Cannes is delighted to see the films of the Official Selection, represented in 7 categories: Best Original Screenplay, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best International Feature Film, Best Documentary Feature, Best Animated Feature, Best Directing, and Best Picture.

The film Drive my Car by Ryusūke Hamaguchi, selected in competition and named Best Screenplay by Spike Lee’s Jury in 2021, gathers 4 nominations in the Best Adapted Screenplay, Best International Feature films categories and in the prestigious Best Picture category, asParasite by Bong Joon-ho, Palme d’or in 2019. The Japanese director is also nominated for the Best Directing and will be alongside the filmmakers Paul Thomas Anderson, Kenneth Branagh, Jane Campion and Steven Spielberg. Read more

The Festival de Cannes Official Selection at the César awards nominations

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The Festival de Cannes thanks and congratulates all the producers, film distributors, filmmakers and actors as well as all the industry professionals whose works, presented in Official Selection were praised by the Academy of Cinema Arts and Techniques. Feature films selected in Cannes in 2020 and 2021 represent more than 60 % of the nominations this year and 80 % of the films selected in the Best Feature Film, Best Directing, Best Actor and Best Actress categories. Read more