Perhaps one of the worst-kept secrets in Hollywood is official, as Wes Anderson’s long-awaited feature, “The French Dispatch,” has been confirmed as having its world premiere at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. READ MORE: Cannes Director Teases A “Planetary Blockbuster” To Play At The Event & Details Changes For 2021 Festival Almost from the first moment that production began on “The French Dispatch,” fans speculated that Anderson was priming the feature for a Cannes debut.