***Palme d'Or winners ***Kirsten Dunst wins the best actress award for her role in Lars Von Trier's film "Melancholia" ***Nicolas Winding Refn wins the best director prize for his new film "Drive" ***Palme d'Or Winners Dinner - 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival ***The Closing Ceremonies of Cannes

Kirsten Dunst wins the best actress award for her role in Lars Von Trier's film "Melancholia" during the closing ceremony of the 64th Cannes Film Festival

Kirsten Dunst wins the best actress award for her role in Lars Von Trier's film "Melancholia" during the closing ceremony of the 64th Cannes Film Festival

In This Photo: Kirsten Dunst

Kirsten Dunst wins the best actress award for her role in Lars Von Trier's film "Melancholia" during the closing ceremony of the 64th Cannes Film Festival, held at the Palais des Festivals on the Croisette avenue in Cannes.

( May 22, 2011 - Photo by PacificCoastNews.com)

 

Kirsten Dunst wins the best actress award for her role in Lars Von Trier's film "Melancholia" during the closing ceremony of the 64th Cannes Film Festival

In This Photo: Kirsten Dunst

Kirsten Dunst wins the best actress award for her role in Lars Von Trier's film "Melancholia" during the closing ceremony of the 64th Cannes Film Festival, held at the Palais des Festivals on the Croisette avenue in Cannes.

( May 22, 2011 - Photo by PacificCoastNews.com)

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Nicolas Winding Refn wins the best director prize for his new film "Drive", starring Ryan Gosling, during the closing ceremony of the 64th Cannes Film Festival

Nicolas Winding Refn wins the best director prize for his new film "Drive", starring Ryan Reynolds, during the closing ceremony of the 64th Cannes Film Festival

In This Photo: Ryan Reynolds, Nicolas Winding Refn

Nicolas Winding Refn wins the best director prize for his new film "Drive", starring Ryan Reynolds, during the closing ceremony of the 64th Cannes Film Festival, held at the Palais des Festivals on the Croisette avenue in Cannes.

( May 22, 2011 - Photo by PacificCoastNews.com)

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Palme d'Or winners

Palme d'Or winners

In This Photo: Luc Besson, Bill Pohlad, Dede Gardner

Palme d'Or winners photocall during the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival.

( May 22, 2011 - Photo by Bauer Griffin)

Palme d'Or winners

In This Photo: Maiwenn Le Besco

Palme d'Or winners photocall during the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival.

( May 22, 2011 - Photo by Bauer Griffin)

Palme d'Or winners

In This Photo: Pablo Giorgelli

Palme d'Or winners photocall during the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival.

( May 22, 2011 - Photo by Bauer Griffin)

Palme d'Or winners

In This Photo: Ryan Gosling, Nicolas Winding Refn

Palme d'Or winners photocall during the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival.

( May 22, 2011 - Photo by Bauer Griffin)

Palme d'Or winners

In This Photo: Jean Dujardin

Palme d'Or winners photocall during the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival.

( May 22, 2011 - Photo by Bauer Griffin)

Palme d'Or winners

In This Photo: Kirsten Dunst

Palme d'Or winners photocall during the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival.

( May 22, 2011 - Photo by Bauer Griffin)

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Palme d'Or Winners Dinner - 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival

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The Closing Ceremonies of Cannes

The Closing Ceremonies of Cannes

In This Photo: Karolina Kurkova

The premiere of "Les bien-aimes" and the Closing Ceremonies of the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival.

( May 22, 2011 - Photo by Bauer Griffin)

The Closing Ceremonies of Cannes

In This Photo: Rosario Dawson

The premiere of "Les bien-aimes" and the Closing Ceremonies of the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival.

( May 22, 2011 - Photo by Bauer Griffin)

The Closing Ceremonies of Cannes

In This Photo: Kirsten Dunst

The premiere of "Les bien-aimes" and the Closing Ceremonies of the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival.

( May 22, 2011 - Photo by Bauer Griffin)

The Closing Ceremonies of Cannes

In This Photo: Ryan Gosling

The premiere of "Les bien-aimes" and the Closing Ceremonies of the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival.

( May 22, 2011 - Photo by Bauer Griffin)

The Closing Ceremonies of Cannes

In This Photo: Robert De Niro, Uma Thurman, Jude Law, Olivier Assayas, Martina Gusman, Nansun Shi, Linn Ullmann

The premiere of "Les bien-aimes" and the Closing Ceremonies of the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival.

( May 22, 2011 - Photo by Bauer Griffin)

The Closing Ceremonies of Cannes

In This Photo: Uma Thurman

The premiere of "Les bien-aimes" and the Closing Ceremonies of the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival.

( May 22, 2011 - Photo by Bauer Griffin)

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Les bien-aimes" Premiere
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Palme d'Or Winners Press Conference - 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival

Palme d'Or Winners Press Conference - 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival

In This Photo: Uma Thurman

Actress Uma Thurman attends the Palme d'Or Winners Press Conference during the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 22, 2011 in Cannes, France.

( May 21, 2011 - Photo by Francois Durand/Getty Images Europe)

Palme d'Or Winners Press Conference - 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival

In This Photo: Ryan Gosling

Actor Ryan Gosling attends the Palme d'Or Winners Press Conference during the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 22, 2011 in Cannes, France.

( May 21, 2011 - Photo by Francois Durand/Getty Images Europe)

Palme d'Or Winners Press Conference - 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival

In This Photo: Nuri Bilge

Director Nuri Bilge attends the Palme d'Or Winners Press Conference during the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 22, 2011 in Cannes, France.

( May 21, 2011 - Photo by Francois Durand/Getty Images Europe)

Palme d'Or Winners Press Conference - 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival

In This Photo: Jude Law

Actor Jude Law attends the Palme d'Or Winners Press Conference during the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 22, 2011 in Cannes, France.

( May 21, 2011 - Photo by Francois Durand/Getty Images Europe)

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Palme D'Or Winners Photocall - 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival
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***Kirsten Dunst: 'Melancholia' Cannes Premiere! ***Kirsten Dunst: 'Melancholia' Photo Call in Cannes! ***"Melancholia" at the 64th Cannes Film Festival ***Leonardo DiCaprio: Cinema for Peace in Cannes! ***'Melancholia' photocall at the 64th Cannes Film Festival

Wed, 18 May 2011

Kirsten Dunst: 'Melancholia' Cannes Premiere!

Kirsten Dunst hits the red carpet at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival premiere of her newest film, Melancholia, on Wednesday (May 18) in Cannes, France.

The 29-year-old actress wore a green wool and black dotted lace and tulle gown with Swarovski crystals from Rodarte’s Fall/Winter 2011 collection.

Earlier in the day, Kirsten stepped out in a gorgeous Chloe dress for a photo call with co-star Charlotte Gainsbourg and the film’s director, Lars von Trier.

10+ pictures inside of Kirsten Dunst at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of Melancholia…

Wed, 18 May 2011

Kirsten Dunst: 'Melancholia' Photo Call in Cannes!

Kirsten Dunst is picture perfect in Chloe as she attends a photo call for her new movie, Melancholia, at the Palais des Festivals during the 2011 Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday (May 18) in Cannes, France.

The 29-year-old actress was joined by her co-star, Charlotte Gainsbourg, and the film’s director, Lars von Trier. Absent from the photo call was Alexander Skarsgard, who also stars in the film.

FYI: Kirsten finished her look with Jimmy Choo “Ontario” platform sandals.

10+ pictures inside of Kirsten Dunst at a photo call for Melancholia…

Wed, 18 May 2011

Leonardo DiCaprio: Cinema for Peace in Cannes!

Leonardo DiCaprio speaks at the Cinema For Peace inaugural dinner at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival held at the Carlton Hotel on Wednesday (May 18) in Cannes, France.

The event honored Sean Penn for his charity work in Haiti and benefited his J/P Hatian Relief Organization.

The 36-year-old actor, who recently split from his girlfriend of four years, Israeli model Bar Refaeli, spent time the day before with Blake Lively aboard a private yacht.

Leo landed the number 15 spot on Forbes‘ list of the most powerful celebrities.

Kirsten Dunst and Charlotte Gainsbourg at the red carpet arrivals for the film "Melancholia" at the 64th Cannes Film Festival

 

Kirsten Dunst and a pregnant Charlotte Gainsbourg at the red carpet arrivals for the film "Melancholia" at the 64th Cannes Film Festival

In This Photo: Kirsten Dunst

Kirsten Dunst at the red carpet arrivals for the film "Melancholia" at the 64th Cannes Film Festival .

( May 18, 2011 - Photo by PacificCoastNews.com)

Kirsten Dunst and a pregnant Charlotte Gainsbourg at the red carpet arrivals for the film "Melancholia" at the 64th Cannes Film Festival

In This Photo: Charlotte Gainsbourg

A pregnant Charlotte Gainsbourg opts for a sheer black dress at the red carpet arrivals for the film "Melancholia" at the 64th Cannes Film Festival .

( May 18, 2011 - Photo by PacificCoastNews.com)

Kirsten Dunst and a pregnant Charlotte Gainsbourg at the red carpet arrivals for the film "Melancholia" at the 64th Cannes Film Festival

In This Photo: Kirsten Dunst, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Charlotte Rampling

Charlotte Rampling, Charlotte Gainsbourg, and Kirsten Dunst at the red carpet arrivals for the film "Melancholia" at the 64th Cannes Film Festival .

( May 18, 2011 - Photo by PacificCoastNews.com)

Kirsten Dunst and a pregnant Charlotte Gainsbourg at the red carpet arrivals for the film "Melancholia" at the 64th Cannes Film Festival

In This Photo: Jodie Foster

Jodie Foster at the red carpet arrivals for the film "Melancholia" at the 64th Cannes Film Festival .

( May 18, 2011 - Photo by PacificCoastNews.com)

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'Melancholia' photocall at the 64th Cannes Film Festival

John Hurt at the 'Melancholia' photocall at the 64th Cannes Film Festival

In This Photo: Kirsten Dunst, Charlotte Gainsbourg

A pregnant Charlotte Gainsbourg and Kirsten Dunst attend the 'Melancholia' photocall at the 64th Cannes Film Festival.

( May 18, 2011 - Photo by PacificCoastNews.com)

John Hurt at the 'Melancholia' photocall at the 64th Cannes Film Festival

In This Photo: Kirsten Dunst, Charlotte Gainsbourg, LARS VON TRIER

A pregnant Charlotte Gainsbourg and Kirsten Dunst with Lars Von Trier at the 'Melancholia' photocall at the 64th Cannes Film Festiva.

( May 18, 2011 - Photo by PacificCoastNews.com)

 

John Hurt at the 'Melancholia' photocall at the 64th Cannes Film Festival

In This Photo: Kirsten Dunst

Kirsten Dunst in a mustard colored dress at the 'Melancholia' photocall at the 64th Cannes Film Festiva.

( May 18, 2011 - Photo by PacificCoastNews.com)

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"Melancholia" premieres at Cannes

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"Melancholia" Premiere - 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival

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64th Annual Cannes Film Festival - "Melancholia" Premiere

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Cannes 2011 - "Melancholia" Premiere

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'Melancholia' Photocall

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***First Image from Rian Johnson’s LOOPER ***Mark Wahlberg to Star in David O. Russell’s Adaptation of THE SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK ***Lars Von Trier to Remake THE FIVE OBSTRUCTIONS with Martin Scorsese ***McConaughey, Maguire, Vergara, and Efron to Star in Lee Daniels’ THE PAPERBOY

First Image from Rian Johnson’s LOOPER

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: May 13th, 2011 at 7:40 am

If you asked me to name my top ten most-anticipated films of 2012, Rian Johnson’s Looper would easily be near the top of the list.  The sci-fi flick is about “Loopers”, hitmen who travel back in time to kill their targets in the past so as to erase their existence in the future.  Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays, Joe, a looper who eventually has to face his future self (played by Bruce Willis).  While the image looks like it could be from any Bruce Willis action movie of the last ten years, Johnson has already proved with Brick and The Brothers Bloom that he’ll bring you something recognizable and yet unlike anything you’ve seen before.  There will certainly be sci-fi action, but I wouldn’t be expecting Surrogates 2.

Hit the jump to check out the image.  The film also stars Emily Blunt, Paul Dano, Garrett Dillahunt, and Jeff Daniels.  Looper is expected to hit theaters in the first hal of 2012, but I wouldn’t complain if it came out this year instead. http://collider.com/looper-movie-image/90680/

Mark Wahlberg to Star in David O. Russell’s Adaptation of THE SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: May 13th, 2011 at 8:11 am

Filmmaker David O. Russell has had a wealth of projects to choose from since the success of The Fighter.  Now it looks like he’s finally zeroing on his next film as Vulture reports that Mark Wahlberg is set to reunite with O. Russell for The Silver Linings Playbook.  In December, we reported that O. Russell was circling the adaptation of Matthew Quick’s 2008 novel with possibly Bradley Cooper and Anne Hathaway to star presumably because Cooper and Hathaway are getting offered every role in Hollywood.  There’s no word on Hathaway’s current status in regards to the project, but Wahlberg will play “a delusional former high school history teacher who’s just been released into the custody of his mom. Believing that he’s only been away for a few months instead of the four years he just spent in a mental institution, the teacher sets about wooing back his ex-wife.”

So where does this leave O. Russell’s adaptation of the popular video game Uncharted?  Most likely on the backburner as Vulture reports that Playbook will probably be O. Russell’s next film.  Hit the jump for a synopsis of the novel.

http://collider.com/mark-wahlberg-silver-linings-playbook-david-o-russell/90690/

Lars Von Trier to Remake THE FIVE OBSTRUCTIONS with Martin Scorsese

by Phil Brown    Posted: May 13th, 2011 at 8:28 am

The best part about the Cannes Film Festival for those of us sadly unable to walk to Croisette are the upcoming movie announcements that slip out from that magical land. There’s only one place where Werner Herzog could announce a Bad Lieutenant remake with Nicholas Cage and today the first of what is sure to be many odd movie announcements has crossed the pond from Cannes. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Lars Von Trier will be remaking his 2003 movie The Five Obstructions in which he challenged filmmaker Jorgen Leth to remake his short film five times, each with some sort of insane filmmaking restriction that could only spring from the mind of a certain torturous Danish director. However, this time it’s Martin Scorsese who will be struggling to create under Von Trier’s malicious supervision. The idea of hearing Scorsese’s machine gun delivery trying to out talk Von Trier’s laconic mischievous tone has the makings of a hilarious documentary custom-made for movie geeks. Hit the jump for further details on this deeply bizarre, but exciting project.

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http://collider.com/lars-von-trier-martin-scorsese-the-five-obstructions/90696/

McConaughey, Maguire, Vergara, and Efron to Star in Lee Daniels’ THE PAPERBOY

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: May 13th, 2011 at 10:10 am

Matthew McConaughey, Tobey Maguire, Sofia Vergara, and Zac Efron will star in the adaptation of the 1995 Pete Dexter novel The Paperboy for Precious director Lee Daniels.  The story is about the slacker son of a newspaper editor and publisher who gets caught up in a murder investigation with his older brother and (and this is from the official book description) Ward’s partner, “evil dandy Yardley Acheman.  I never thought four words could go together so perfectly.
THR reports that filmmaker “Pedro Almodovar (Talk to Her) developed the project for over a decade with Dexter before Daniels came on board.  As we reported in February, Daniels wanted Bradley Cooper, Alex Pettyfer, and Vergara so 1 out of 3 ain’t bad especially when you consider that the one you got is terrific and the other two are kind of bland.  McConaughey did some great work earlier this year with The Lincoln Lawyer, Maguire is always reliable, and I’m willing to give Efron a shot at weightier material.  Hit the jump for the synopsis of the book (which has nothing to do with the classic arcade game pictured above).


http://collider.com/mcconaughey-maguire-vergara-efron-paperboy/90712/

30 april; HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Born Today

Johnny Galecki (36)

 

Kirsten Dunst(29)

 

Cloris Leachman (85)

 

Jill Clayburgh (1944-2010)

 

Dianna Agron (25)

 

Lars von Trier 55

 

Gal Gadot 26

 

Kunal Nayyar 30

 

 

Adrian Pasdar 46

 

 

Jane Campion 57

 

Alexandra Holden 34

 

Pell James 34

 

Akon 38

 

Charles Berling 53

 

Rose Rollins 33

 

 

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**Trailer for Lars Von Trier’s MELANCHOLIA **New HESHER Trailer Cut by Writer/Director Spencer Susser **Dave Franco Joins 21 JUMP STREET **ALL GOOD THINGS Blu-ray Review **New TV Spot for SCREAM 4 **Tim Miller Set to Direct DEADPOOL

Trailer for Lars Von Trier’s MELANCHOLIA Starring Kirsten Dunst and Charlotte Gainsbourg

by Matt Goldberg   Posted: April 8th, 2011

What’s wonderful about director Lars von Trier’s films is that you never know what to expect.  Sometimes the outcome works and other times it doesn’t, but it will be a film-going experience unlike any other.  For example, his latest film Melancholia picks up from a normal, relatable setting—a wedding—and then goes totally batshit from there with a newly discovered planet that might collide with Earth.  Melancholia is billed as “a psychological disaster movie” and “a beautiful movie about the end of the world”. Also, going by the trailer, Kirsten Dunst might have super powers.  I have no idea what to make of Melancholia, and I can’t wait to see it.

Hit the jump to check out the trailer.

............... more;  http://collider.com/melancholia-trailer/85058/

New HESHER Trailer Cut by Writer/Director Spencer Susser

by Matt Goldberg   Posted: April 8th, 2011

Most directors don’t cut trailers for their own movies.  They don’t have the time and studios pay millions of dollars to companies whose sole purpose is to cut a trailer that will appeal to the widest audience possible regardless of whether or not that trailer is an accurate representation of the movie it’s marketing.  But that is not so with the official trailer for Hesher that was cut by the film’s writer and director Spencer Susser.  If I can judge Hesher by its trailer, then I’ll have no idea what to make of Hesher but at least it’s an accurate misunderstanding.

Hit the jump to check out the trailer and a statement of support by star Joseph Gordon-Levitt.  The film also stars Devin Brochu, Rainn Wilson, and Natalie Portman.  Hesher opens May 13^th. .............more;

http://collider.com/hesher-trailer/85073/

Dave Franco Joins 21 JUMP STREET; Plans Being Made for Johnny Depp Cameo

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: April 8th, 2011

Hot off the heels of the news that Rob Riggle is in talks to play a villain in the upcoming 21 Jump Street movie, Dave Franco has joined the cast as one of the villains as well. Deadline reports that Franco will star as Eric, “the most popular kid in school.” Eric is a drug dealer at the high school that the characters played by Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum infiltrate as undercover cops. Hill befriends Franco’s character in order to get close to the “cool kid” crowd. I’m not exactly sure how Riggle fits into the equation villain-wise, but it makes sense to have a more significant bad guy in the film in addition to the “douche high school drug dealer.”

Additionally, with production on the film fast approaching, serious plans are now being made for Johnny Depp to cameo in the film based on the TV show that launched his career. While it’s uncertain what role he would play, apparently producers are working on getting the actor on set to shoot a quick scene.  Directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller, the film stars Hill, Tatum, Ice Cube and Brie Larson. 21 Jump Street hits theaters on March 16^th, 2012.

http://collider.com/dave-franco-johnny-depp-21-jump-street/85084/

ALL GOOD THINGS Blu-ray Review

by Harrison Pierce    Posted: April 8th, 2011

All Good Things falls into the tricky subgenre of unsolved crime drama. Whether handled expertly, as in the case of David Fincher’s Zodiac, or sloppily, as in Brian De Palma’s The Black Dahlia, there’s something inherently dissatisfying about these films. Perhaps it’s because, on a primal level, we prefer our monsters caught and killed. Ancient myths were certainly never built on ambiguity and irresolution. Then again, ancient listeners never had the chance to watch a Blu-ray like Magnolia’s All Good Things, which not only includes the speculative story of a possibly monstrous human being, but also a fascinatingly bizarre audio commentary from the possible monster himself, Robert Durst. My review after the jump.

http://collider.com/all-good-things-blu-ray-review/84979/

New TV Spot for SCREAM 4

by Adam Chitwood   Posted: April 8th, 2011

A new TV spot for Scream 4 has been released, this one giving Kristen Bell and Anna Paquin a little bit of screen time. Helmed by franchise staple Wes Craven, the film stars Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Emma Roberts, Hayden Panettiere, Alison Brie, and Adam Brody. Hit the jump to check out the spot. Scream 4 hits theaters April 15^th. http://collider.com/scream-4-tv-spot-kristen-bell/85108/

Tim Miller Set to Direct DEADPOOL

by Adam Chitwood  Posted: April 8th, 2011

The long-gestating film version of the comic-book Deadpool finally has a director in place. Deadline reports that visual effects guru Tim Miller has been tapped by 20^th Century Fox to direct X-Men Origins: Deadpool. Miller will make his directorial debut on the film, having previously done visual-effects work on films like X-Men, X2 and Daredevil.

Ryan Reynolds has long been set to play the lead in the film, having portrayed the “Merc with a Mouth” in X-Men Origins: Wolverine. However, producer Lauren Shuler Donner recently stated that the Deadpool film will be a reboot and won’t acknowledge the events that took place in Wolverine. Hit the jump for more on Deadpool. http://collider.com/tim-miller-deadpool/85118/