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Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Yes, the Cannes Film Festival has only just started. But Hollywood is already quietly planning for the Venice Film Festival lineup, as the unofficial launch of awards season in late August is starting to shape up with several high-profile titles, Variety has learned. Among the films in contention to bow on the Lido: Luca Guadagnino’s sexy tennis comedy “Challengers,” starring Zendaya and Josh O’Connor, and Yorgos Lanthimos’ surrealist science-fiction romance “Poor Things,” with Emma Stone and Marc Ruffalo, among entries believed to be locked-in for a Venice launch. Zendaya was last in Venice in 2021 with “Dune,” but Denis Villeneuve’s sequel, which has an early November launch date, is not expected to follow suit to the fest.

Brent Lang Executive Editor Christopher Manning will make his feature directorial debut with “James Ivory: In Search of Love and Beauty,” a biographical documentary about Oscar-winning director and screenwriter James Ivory. The film will chronicle the life and work of the filmmaker, who is still going strong at age 94, having earned acclaim and an Academy Award for adapting “Call Me By Your Name.” But even before that film hit theaters, Ivory was known as an unparalleled director of dramas about men and women who deal with roiling emotions behind a facade of exquisite manners.  His greatest films include such classics (and yes that over-used descriptor applies) as “A Room with a View,” “Maurice,” “Howards End” and “The Remains of the Day.” He has been nominated for the director Oscar on three occasions, and has been nominated for producing three picture contenders. Many of these movies were made with the help of the late film producer Ismail Merchant and screenwriter Ruth Prawer Jhabvala. The trio operated under the shingle Merchant Ivory, producing 44 films between 1961 and 2009.

Naman Ramachandran Daryl McCormack is set to feature alongside Daisy Edgar-Jones in Universal and Amblin Entertainment’s “Twisters,” a sequel to 1996’s “Twister,” Variety has learned. McCormack will play a supporting role to Daisy Edgar Jones’ character, Variety understands. “Minari” helmer Lee Isaac Chung is directing the film from a script by “The Revenant” writer Mark L. Smith. “Twisters” is set to release on July 19, 2024. McCormack starred with Emma Thompson in “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande,” for which he was nominated for leading actor at this year’s BAFTA Film Awards. He was also nominated for the BAFTA EE Rising Star Award. The actor’s credits also include hit series “Bad Sisters,” for which he was nominated in the best actor in a supporting role – drama category at the Irish Film and Television Awards.

Kate Bosworth, Lily James and Olivia Coleman are among the stars vying for the Best Actress trophy at the ninth annual National Film Awards 2023. Competition in the Best Actor category includes Lucien Laviscount, Jason Statham, and Taron Egerton, with movies including ‘Last Sentinel’, ‘Rye Lane’. and ‘Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre’ receiving nominations across various categories.

Gyles Brandreth has revealed Dame Emma Thompson came to the aid of a fellow Coronation guest when they began having a “coughing fit” during the ceremony. Following the service at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, the writer and broadcaster recalled how the Oscar-winning actress produced a cough sweet from her handbag which was passed down the rows to help relieve the cougher amid one of the songs.This Morning regular Gyles hailed it as one of the “wonderful” moments during the ceremony, describing it as a “magnificent” but “human” day.

Gyles Brandreth has revealed Dame Emma Thompson came to the aid of a fellow coronation guest when they began having a “coughing fit” during the ceremony. Following the service at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, the writer and broadcaster recalled how the Oscar-winning actress produced a cough sweet from her handbag which was passed down the rows to help relieve the cougher amid one of the songs.

King Charles III.  The QI star, 65, was pictured queueing to enter the church while donning a black blazer, cream double-breasted waistcoat, white shirt and purple tie.

Numerous celebrities have arrived at Westminster Abbey for the coronation of King Charles III, including Katy Perry and Emma Thompson. Actress Emma, 64, led the star-studded arrivals in London on Saturday, and was joined by the likes of Ant and Dec, Edward Enninful, Nick Cave and Stephen Fry at the historic event. Royal fans were surprised to see certain stars at the the King's Coronation, especially US pop star Katy, 38, who is set to take to the stage on Sunday at the Coronation Concert.

coronation of King Charles III on Saturday — turning heads well before she takes the stage at Sunday’s coronation concert.The 38-year-old singer — who donned a lavender Vivienne Westwood suit set with a matching large hat — arrived at Westminster Abbey and walked through the pews trying to find her seat for the high-profile event, which also drew British actresses Emma Thompson, Judi Dench, and Maggie Smith.At one point, she even appeared to ask someone for assistance.A video of the moment went viral on Twitter, amusing fans.“This is a new reaction vid if I’ve ever seen one,” one person wrote.“Even Katy Perry gets lost sometimes, but she always finds her way to the top,” another noted.“She can’t find it because her hat is in the way. Poor Katy,” someone quipped.Perry herself even got in on the joke.“Don’t worry guys I found my seat,” she tweeted after the service.The chaos didn’t end there.The “Teenage Dream” songstress nearly fell while leaving the ceremony in the rain.Katy Perry spotted looking for her seat at the #Coronation of King Charles III.

Saved at the last minute! Katy Perry nearly suffered an embarrassing moment at King Charles III’s coronation when she almost tripped on the pavement.

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly struggled to contain their laughter on Saturday as they attended King Charles' Westminster Abbey Coronation.The Geordie presenting duo, who were amongst the high-profile variety of guests, could be seen stifling fits of laughter inside the church while the new monarch was officially crowned. Broadcasting live on BBC One, the camera panned to the presenters as Ant looked away from his pal and held back a smile, while Dec appeared to be gritting his teeth to remain composed.

Katy Perry narrowly avoided a disaster as she left Westminster Abbey following the Coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in London on Saturday.The US pop singer, 38, who is set to take to the stage on Sunday at the Coronation Concert, looked glamorous in a lilac two-piece skirt suit by late fashion designer Vivienne Westwood. She paired her outfit with a matching hat, gloves and a statement pearl choker.

The Coronation guest outfits might have been giving us some major spring-worthy colours, but there was one beauty detail noticeably absent from their outfits; nail varnish. It seems the guests stuck to the infamous royal protocol regarding nail varnish colour, as they ditched bold colours or intricate designs in favour of glossy, neutral shades that didn’t distract from their chic Royal-worthy outfits.

Stars arrived at Westminster Abbey early this morning to watch the Coronation of King Charles. Amongst the famous attendees – which includes Lionel Richie and Emma Thompson – is pop singer Katy Perry, who arrived alongside British Vogue Editor Edward Enninful.The 38 year old paid homage to the late British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood, who sadly passed away in December 2022, with her outfit.

Royal fans have been left shocked after spotting the 'Grim Reaper' at King Charles' Coronation at Westminster Abbey on Saturday. Viewers watching the historic ceremony at home were quick to notice the mysterious figure, which appeared at the entrance to the Abbey during Charles and Camilla's crowning. Many took to social media to share their surprise at the sighting, with some questioning if the alleged marking of death appearing was a bad sign.

Coronation viewers have taken to social media to voice their concerns about those who were attendance at Westminster Abbey. King Charles and Queen Camilla’s Coronation ceremony kicked off at Westminster Abbey at 11am, but several guests arrived more than two hours in advance – Emma Thompson and Lionel Richie included. The ceremony itself was then two hours long, with many now pointing out that some guests will have had to wait hours to go to the loo.

The stars are stepping out to support King Charles and Queen Camilla on their big day!

Katy Perry was among a galaxy of stars at King Charles III’s Coronation, but the American pop star had a spot of bother finding her seat in Westminster Abbey.

A truly A-list event. Celebrities including Lionel Richie and Jill Biden attended King Charles III‘s coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London on Saturday, May 6.

King Charles has been spotted for the first time on his Coronation day as he makes his way to Buckingham Palace.