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Audrey Diwan’s planned English language directing debut, the erotic tale Emmanuelle starring Lea Seydoux, has buyers buzzing as much as any Cannes Market package being shopped this week on the Croisette. But her last film Happening (which didn’t make the cut as France’s choice for Best Foreign Language Film, though many felt it would have won) might have the most lasting impact. The film is just released in the U.S. smack in the middle of revelations that the Supreme Court plans to overturn Roe V Wade.

Zack Sharf Simu Liu knew almost nothing about Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie’s “Barbie” when he agreed to audition for a role in the movie. So why did the “Shang-Chi” actor decide to throw his name into the casting ring? It turns out a junior agent at Liu’s management customer convinced the actor to give “Barbie” a go after telling the actor that the film’s script was one of the best he’s ever read.“He literally said this verbatim,” Liu recently told GQ UK.

The Cannes Film Festival officially kicks off tomorrow. One of the big films to be screened there is David Cronenberg‘s body horror “Crimes of The Future,” which stars Lea Seydoux (“No Time To Die“) alongside the filmmaker’s longtime muse Viggo Mortensen.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentGeorge MacKay (“1917”) is set to headline alongside Lea Seydoux (“Crimes of the Future”) in “The Beast,” a decade-spanning dystopian romance thriller directed by Bertrand Bonello (“Saint Laurent”).Kinology (“Annette”) is handling international sales on “The Beast,” which will shoot in French and English and will start filming in August.Taking place between Paris and California, “The Beast” is set in the near future where emotions have become a threat. Seydoux stars as Gabrielle, a woman who has finally decided to purify her DNA in a machine that will immerse her in her past lives and rid her of any strong feelings.

Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton could be returning to the Strictly dance floor this year if the show’s casting directors get their wish for her to return, according to reports. The star appeared on the Strictly Come Dancing festive special back in 2012, where her fancy footwork and graceful moves wowed the judges and audience alike – with a source close to the show revealing she’s been on their wish list to return since her original debut.

Caroline Polachek has announced a UK and European headline tour for later this year – tickets will be available here.The former Chairlift frontwoman will hit the road in October in support of her debut solo album ‘Pang’, which came out in 2019.Kicking off on October 16 in Berlin, the stint will also include performances in Hamburg (October 17), Paris (21), Amsterdam (24) and other European cities before Polachek’s UK leg commences in Brighton on October 27.Further dates are scheduled for Leeds (28), Manchester (29) and Bristol on November 1. Additionally, Polachek will perform a Halloween show at the O2 Academy Brixton in London on October 31.French performer and producer Oklou – who remixed Polachek’s single ‘Door’ in 2020 – will appear as the opening support act.Tickets go on general sale at 10am BST next Friday (May 20) – you can purchase yours from here.

Tess Daly delighted fans as she shared a gorgeous photo with her husband of 18 years, Vernon Kay, from their recent holiday to France.MORE: Tess Daly shares intimate insight into family time with husband Vernon KayThe snap showed the lovebirds dining alfresco, with the former I'm A Celebrity star gazing towards his beautiful wife. "Throwing it back to family time in France," gushed the Strictly Come Dancing host.WATCH: Tess Daly impresses fans with dietary changeThe photo comes weeks after the couple returned from their family trip, with Tess expressing her gratitude.

Melissa Gilbert is telling all in her new memoir, opening up about the midlife crisis she experienced after her divorce from fellow actor Bruce Boxleitner.

Ben Croll To the degree that a global sales division can shape its own image, Pathé’s international arm has built and bolstered its current brand around strong IP, recognizable faces and unbelievable but true stories.To see those elements in play, one need only look to last year, when projects including Paul Verhoeven’s “Benedetta” and Martin Bourboulon’s “Eiffel” lifted from world and film history as they showcased stars such as Virginie Efira, Romain Duris and Emma Mackey, while collectively finding homes in more than a hundred international territories. (In the U.S., for example, “Benedetta” sold to IFC Films, while “Eiffel” went to Blue Fox Entertainment.)To witness those same imperatives, but supercharged, one need only glimpse Pathé’s 2022 slate, which goes long on hometown IP and star power.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentThe Cannes Film Festival has unveiled the program of its Cinema de la Plage section which launched last year with a mix of restored classics, cult films and premieres.Open to all audiences, the Cinema de la Plage will take place on the beach every evening and will be free of charge. The program, which runs alongside the Official Selection, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Francis Ford Coppola’s “The Godfather,” the 40th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s “E.T.,” as well as Peter Weir’s “The Truman Show” with Jim Carrey.

An adventurous bride scaled a Scots mountain in her wedding dress to get married in her 'favourite place in the world'.

teens hoping to achieve the grades they want for their future career path. MORE: 11 of the best wellness podcasts you need to listen toAs GCSE and A-Level exams loom, parents may be wondering how they can best help their children combat anxiety around tests, and what to do if the stress affects their day to day lives. As part of HELLO!'s Mental Health Digital Issue, guest-edited by TV presenter and mental health advocate Scarlett Moffatt, we asked an expert for advice on this important issue. Below, educational psychologist and founder of Alpine Psychology Limited UK, Dr Frances Greenstreet, shares her top tips…Dr Frances Greenstreet advises: "Know you are not alone and most of your friends will more than likely be feeling the same way.

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Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief“Miracle: Letters to the President,” directed by Lee Jang-hoon, was Saturday named as the best film winner at the Far East Film Festival in Italy’s Udine, following an audience poll. The South Korean-made film was described by festival organizers as “a sweet-natured hymn to the power of dreams.” Second and third places belonged to Chinese-produced pictures Li Ruijun’s “Return to Dust” and Xing Wenxiong’s “To Cool to Kill,” respectively.

Loose Women star Linda Robson made an extremely unexpected confession on Friday when she appeared on the hit ITV daytime TV programme.MORE: Loose Women's Linda Robson's chic London home she wants to leaveDuring a segment where the a panel were discussing what they kept in their knicker drawers, Linda made the controversial confession that her deceased dogs, George and Ernie, along with other members of her family's ashes, have a safe place there.WATCH: Loose Women star Linda Robson confesses where she keeps her pet's ashesThe 64-year-old explained: "I've got lots of people's and animals ashes in my knicker drawer, I've got little bags of ashes from George and from Ernie and from other members of the family…"They're in little packets, everything that's precious to me, they've got their names on so I don't get mixed up and I've also got a little box in there with my children's little bracelets they got when they were born, the first lock of their hair, their teeth."I've got all of them in there - it's lovely." Linda adored her family petLinda sadly lost her French bulldog Ernie, in July 2020 after he suffered a spinal injury and two years prior lost her dog George.Taking to Instagram around the time Ernie died, Linda posted an adorable montage of moments from the pup's life to the song Since I Lost you by Genesis.Captioning the video she wrote: "We miss you Ernie every day," with a heart.Linda shared the emotional update with her 166,000 Instagram followersFans of the ITV star flocked to comment on the heartfelt post.One follower penned: "So sorry for lost RIP Ernie."Another follower penned: "My heart broke for you Linda and the family. I felt a real sadness as you know I have Ernie’s sister Lola.