Jennifer Hudson, Milla Jovovich, Quvenzhané Wallis & Common Set For Stefon Bristol’s ‘Breathe’ From Thunder Road & Capstone, Sam Worthington In Talks To Star – Cannes Market

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefTang Wei, the Chinese star of Korean film “Decision to Leave,” says she told director Park Chan-wook that he’d made her life complete after seeing the finished version of the film at its Cannes Film Festival gala premiere.The film played in competition this week in Cannes. She revealed her confession on Tuesday at a press event, accompanied by Park, cast member Park Hae-il and scriptwriter Chung Soo-kyung.Switching between Chinese and English, Tang Wei said: “This in not the first time I’ve worked with a Korean director.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentThough Iran is in the throes of a deep economic crisis, battered by hard-line politics and a mismanaged pandemic, it’a shaping up to be a great year for Iranian cinema.Paradoxically, Iran’s cinematic landscape is bursting with powerful, fresh films likely to make an international splash just as talks between Tehran and world powers continue to be deadlocked on reviving the nuclear deal that could lift the country’s crippling sanctions that block exports.This filmmaking fervor is reflected in the fact that Iranian pics have scored two Cannes competition berths, plus one in the Cannes Critics’ Week, which marks Iran’s first presence in this section dedicated to first and second works in almost two decades.

EXCLUSIVE: Basil Iwanyk’s Thunder Road Films is developing a film based on the book The Confidence Men, by award-winning former New York Times journalist Margalit Fox—which is billed as the story of the most remarkable P.O.W. escape in history. Fox will adapt the book, in her screenwriting debut, with Iwanyk and Erica Lee producing the film for Thunder Road, and Esther Hornstein serving as exec producer.

Jennifer Hudson, host of the forthcoming eponymous Warner Bros. Unscripted TV daytime talk show kicked things off at Warner Bros. Discovery’s Upfront with some help from Discovery and CNN stars.

seven — soon to be eight — revealed to E! News’ Daily Pop he got a consultation to go under the knife for a vasectomy recently.“I don’t know if I would’ve designed it this way, but it’s one of those things when you’re blessed with the gifts of children — and as we all know, I’ve been through so much, I find solace, I find peace in my children and I find purpose,” the “Wild “N Out” host explained. “So, I’m not out here looking.”He continued, “I already went and got my vasectomy consultation. I ain’t looking to populate the Earth completely, but I’m definitely looking forward to taking care and loving all the children that I currently have.”Cannon is currently expecting his eighth baby with girlfriend Brie Tiesi.

Throwing shade? Ant Anstead is clapping back at internet trolls — and might be dissing ex-wife Christina Hall (née: Haack) in the process.

Prince William and Elton John were among those praising U.K. soccer player Jake Daniels for coming out as gay this week.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefHong Kong-based sales firm Golden Network has picked up international rights to Jackie Chan’s upcoming film “Ride On.”The feature has recently wrapped production and is scheduled to be released on Dec. 31 in time for what is normally a peak cinemagoing period in China and elsewhere.Asian films are currently struggling to achieve pre-sales in international markets, but “Ride On” could be an exception.

Everything Everywhere All At Once.The martial arts legend was originally envisioned by directors and writers Daniel Scheinert and Daniel Kwan as playing the movie’s lead role. However, when he said he was unavailable, they rewrote the part for Yeoh.“Jackie actually texted me,” she told the Guardian about his response to the film.

Oliver Hudson has received, and revealed, such unbelievable news, he is holding back tears.ALSO: HELLO! launches Jubilee T-shirt collection to celebrate Queen Elizabeth in styleThe star took to Instagram to share yet another candid video, familiar for any loyal fan, as he boarded a plane, but still took a moment to share the exciting announcement.Oliver revealed that his hit show, The Cleaning Lady, was renewed for a second season, and in true Oliver nature, the announcement didn't come without its fair share of humor.WATCH: The trailer for The Cleaning LadyMORE: Oliver Hudson prepares for huge change but fans are undecidedHe kicked off that exciting news by saying: "Hey, it's me, it's Oliver Hudson, Oliver Ruttledge Hudson," wearing a cap with a flamingo on it, and sunglasses, as the sounds of the airplane gearing up for take-off were heard in the background.While he expressed his gratitude for fans and viewers, he also set high expectations for them.He said: "I'm on an airplane, headed to New York City, to announce the second season of The Cleaning Lady, the show on Fox… it's gonna rock." The actor went on to hilariously explain: "I'm landing in Kennedy, I expect to see those welcome signs, screaming fans, you know, crying, fainting."A post shared by Oliver Hudson (@theoliverhudson)The exciting announcementHe painted quite the dramatic setting, expressing anticipation over potentially seeing fans, joking: "I can't wait to see you guys there, passing out, I'm going to call paramedics so we have someone on hand."MORE: Oliver Hudson cheered on by sister Kate as he shares hospital photoMORE: Kate Hudson reveals why she stopped inviting her brother Oliver Hudson to her star-studded partiesThe father-of-three concluded his

Pat Saperstein Deputy EditorSpeakers including Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti, mayoral candidate and congressperson Karen Bass, attorney Gloria Allred and actors including Ricki Lake and Christine Lahti urged people to fight for reproductive freedom at the “Bans Off Our Bodies” rally in downtown Los Angeles Saturday.“I can’t work in Texas anymore,” said “Abbott Elementary” star Lisa Ann Walter, who stated that she is working with SAG-AFTRA to inform members of the reproductive health laws in each state. “We won’t quit until women are guaranteed autonomy all over this country.”Thousands of people turned out for the Los Angeles event in front of City Hall, while more than 380 rallies were planned across the United States.

Keeping the peace. Christina Hall (née Haack) and Ant Anstead have been ordered to attend mediation amid their ongoing custody dispute over son Hudson.

will be our greatest collaboration yet.”“Breathe” is the second film from Bristol, who made his debut on Netflix’s “See You Yesterday” as produced by Spike Lee and for which he won an Independent Spirit Award. “Dreamgirls” star Hudson will next appear in “Tell It Like a Woman” alongside Taraji P. Henson.

Manori Ravindran International EditorJennifer Hudson, Milla Jovovich, Quvenzhané Wallis and Common are set to star in Stefon Bristol’s new action-thriller “Breathe.”Capstone Global will introduce the project to buyers at the Marché du Film in Cannes next week. CAA Media Finance and UTA Independent Film Group helped to arrange financing for the film and will co-represent the U.S.