Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Florian Zeller, the Oscar-winning director and playwright of “The Father” and “The Son,” received the Medal of Honor, France’s highest decoration, at an intimate ceremony in Paris on Wednesday. The event, hosted in the gardens of the French authors and composers guild (SACD), gathered a flurry of talent and luminaries from the worlds of film, TV, theater and literature — reflecting the breadth of Zeller’s body of work. Zeller was appointed Knight of the Legion of Honor by France President Emmanuel Macron. Guests included Isabelle Huppert, Pierre Arditi, Catherine Frot and Elodie Navarre who have starred in Zeller’s plays; Christopher Hampton, with whom he shares a best adapted screenplay Oscar for “The Father;” “Simone” actor Elsa Zylberstein; Mediawan boss Pierre-Antoine Capton, with whom he launched the L.A.-based company Blue Morning Pictures; Victoria Bedos (“La famille Belier”); Orange Studio’s Kristina Zimmermann and Sebastien Cauchon, who distributed both “The Father” and “The Son” in France; French singer Julien Clerc; French director Anne Fontaine and producer Philippe Carcassonne; as well as Zeller’s wife, Marine Delterme, an actor who was recently signed by WME.
Showrunner Frank Spotnitz on AI Threat to Writers: ‘I Want to See Aaron Sorkin Write Something, Not the Aaron Sorkin AI’
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Ben Croll The challenges, opportunities, and above all anxieties wrought by the ongoing AI revolution were on just about everyone’s mind at a business panel held at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival this week, and which kicked off with a tone-setting disclaimer. “We do not have the answers,” said moderator Mathilde Fiquet, who is secretary general of the European Audiovisual Production Association (CEPI). “So I think we’re all going to leave with more questions than answers, but we really need to have these discussions.” “I haven’t spoken to a writer or director who isn’t absolutely terrified right now,” added Frank Spotnitz, the one-time “The X-Files” writer and “The Man in the High Castle” showrunner. “But being against AI [right now] would have been like being against automobiles or airplanes or the internet. It’s pointless; AI is coming.”
With that stipulation in mind, Spotnitz – whose more recent credits include “Leonardo” and “Medici” – admitted his own pessimism, at least in the near-term, given AI’s ability to replace human costs with algorithmic outputs. Arguing in favor of regulations that would neither limit AI capacities nor cleave human creativity from economic potential, Spotnitz linked AI concerns to those of the ongoing writers strike. In both cases, creators needed greater legal protections, if not full-on authorial copyrights, as is the case in France. “We need to think about our moral and ethical values, and how to translate them into law,” said Spotnitz, who recognized that an AI produced “X-Files” would be totally legal so long as it was sanctioned by the copyright holder. “That why one of the demands in the Writers Guild negotiation is to please not use our work [in such a way]. And I think
Kate Middleton's Brother James and His Pregnant Wife Alizee Thevenet Look Loved-up at Wimbledon
, who stepped out at the All England Club earlier this week.The couple looked loved-up as they took in the action on another busy day at SW19, which saw , golden girl of British tennis, sail through to the third round of the tournament. James Middleton, dapper in a linen suit and contrasting , put a protective arm around his wife, who leaned into his side.
‘The Nun 2’ Trailer: Watch The Resurrection Of Valak In The Terrifying Horror Sequel
The Nun’s back!
'The Nun 2' Trailer Shows Taissa Farmiga's Sister Irene Suddenly Face-to-Face with the Demon Valak!
Taissa Farmiga is back as Sister Irene and she’s about to come face-to-face once again with Valak in The Nun 2.
‘The Nun 2’ Trailer Teases Taissa Farmiga’s Return to ‘The Conjuring’ Universe
Charna Flam New Line Cinema has released the trailer for its latest “Conjuring” project, “The Nun 2.” The sequel, starring Taissa Farmiga, is set to premiere in theaters on Sept. 8. The film begins in 1956 after a priest is viciously murdered in France.
‘Sweet Magnolias’ Trailer: Everyone Is Getting Back In The Groove In Season 3 Trailer
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John De Mol Quiz Show ‘The Floor’ Lands At Fox
EXCLUSIVE: Fox is to adapt Dutch physical quiz show The Floor.
The Most Awe-Inspiring Celebrity Sightings at Men’s Paris Fashion Week Spring 2024: Photos
The stars gave Us major eye-candy during Men’s Paris Fashion Week in France as they basked in the best new trends for spring/summer 2024.
Frank Sinatra's tough guy reputation was an 'exaggeration,' former co-star says
Frank Sinatra's former co-star Jacqueline Bisset shared insight into the musician's tough guy reputation as the two starred together in "The Detective" in the 1960s. Bisset's role was small, but she described Sinatra as "protective" of her during the time they worked together. "He wasn’t going through an easy period in his life with the breakup with his wife, but he was very protective of me," Bisset explained to Closer Weekly.
Pink Summer Carnival Tour 2023 setlist in full: Songs P!nk performs at stadium shows across UK, stage time in Berlin, Germany who are support acts The Script and Gayle, tickets and more
Pink is already having a stellar 2023 after scoring her fourth UK Number 1 album in February with TRUSTFALL. The bop-packed album increased her tally of Top 40 singles to 38 after Never Not Gonna Dance Again and the Fred again..-produced TRUSTFALL peaked at Number 19 and Number 14 respectively.
OceanGate Sub Passengers Honored At 2 Titanic Museums -- Alongside Victims Of The 1912 Tragedy!
Well, this is a bit quick — and unexpected.
BBC to bring The Famous Five to the screen in new three-part series
The BBC is bringing Enid Blyton's The Famous Five books to life through a new TV series. The three-part series will be the first time the BBC has ever adapted The Famous Five for the screen.
Nicholas Winding Refn Behind ‘The Famous Five’ Adaptation For BBC, ZDF
Drive auteur Nicholas Winding Refn is is forging a TV adaptation of The Famous Five for the BBC and ZDF.
British children are much shorter than other rich nations - why that's a sign of far more serious problems for Greater Manchester kids
Five-year-olds in Britain are, on average, up to seven centimetres shorter than children in other wealthy nations, new data has revealed.
Pink Summer Carnival Tour 2023 setlist in full: Songs P!nk performs at stadium shows across UK, stage time at BST Hyde Park, who are support acts The Script and Gayle, tickets and more
Pink is already having a stellar 2023 after scoring her fourth UK Number 1 album in February with TRUSTFALL. The bop-packed album increased her tally of Top 40 singles to 38 after Never Not Gonna Dance Again and the Fred again..-produced TRUSTFALL peaked at Number 19 and Number 14 respectively.
Bethenny Frankel Drags Critics After She's Accused of Flaunting Supersized Engagement Ring
Bethenny Frankel isn’t afraid to stand up for herself.
‘Ten Pound Poms,’ ‘The Fragile Colossus,’ ‘The Seed’ Triumph at Monte-Carlo Television Festival
Ben Croll “The Fragile Colossus,” “Ten Pound Poms” and “The Seed” ruled the roost at this year’s Monte-Carlo Television Festival, with the three programs collecting two prizes each at a small-screen showcase that ran June 16 – 20 in the Monaco capital. Produced by Make It Happen Studio and Shoot Again Productions in partnership with TF1 France, telefilm “The Fragile Colossus” took home Monte-Carlo’s Golden Nymph for best film and the special jury prize. The French drama follows a one-time rugby star (played by soccer player-turned-actor Eric Cantona) confronting his history as a victim of childhood sexual abuse, and is based on the life and memoires of rugbyman Sébastien Boueilh.
Oceanfromtheblue announces 2023 ‘Way to Blue’ Europe tour
this link for more information.SEPTEMBER05: Munich, Germany, Hansa 39 07: Milan, Italy, Santeria Toscana 31 09: Vienna, Austria, Flex 11: Warsaw, Poland, Hybrydy13: Berlin, Germany, Hole4415: Copenhagen, Denmark, DR Studie 217: Hamburg, Germany, Kent Club18: Antwerp, Belgium, Kavka Zappa19: Amsterdam, Netherlands, Tolhuistuin21: London, England, O2 Islington Academy24: Cologne, Germany, Club Volta25: Paris, France, La Maroquinerie26: Zurich, Switzerland, Mascotte29: Madrid, Spain, Sala Changó[ WAY TO BLUE TOUR IN EUROPE 2023 ]On sale / Tuesday 20 JUNE / 10 AM CESTTickets Link in Bio https://t.co/WZ0ip8j6EBAnd where's next? pic.twitter.com/I5XUw4B7Bf— oceanfromtheblue (@fromtheblue3) June 14, 2023oceanfromtheblue’s ‘Way to Blue’ tour of Europe comes shortly after the singer released his new self-titled album in February.
Film Constellation Scores Pre-Sales on Animated Feature ‘The Growcodile’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent London-based outfit Film Constellation has scored a first round of pre-sales on its upcoming family CG animated feature “The Growcodile” at the Annecy Animation Film Festival. “The Growcodile” tells the story of a young girl and her rather unconventional pet, a crocodile named Gilbert. The feature is being adapted by Luuk van Bemmelenfrom from the bestselling children’s book “Crocodile came within!” from renowned Dutch author Paul Van Loon. The animated film, which is expected to be delivered during the fourth quarter of 2025, has pre-sold to Poland (Kinoswiat), Eastern Europe (ProRom), CIS & Baltics (Volga), Portugal (Nos), Greece & Israel (Tanweer), Turkey & MENA (Italia Film), and Vietnam (Lumix), with several other territories under offer and in discussion. KMBO will release it in French theaters.
Matthew Vaughn’s ‘Argylle’ Sets 2024 Theatrical Release Date
Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter “Argylle,” a new globe-trotting spy adventure from director Matthew Vaughn, is coming to theaters in 2024. The film, which is being produced by Apple Original Films and distributed by Universal Pictures, will land on the big screen on Feb. 2 before streaming on Apple TV+ on a later date. “Argylle” follows Henry Cavill as a super-spy whose job takes him across the U.S., London and other exotic locations. He plays a secret agent suffering from amnesia who is tricked into believing he’s a novelist. The star-studded cast also features Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Bryan Cranston, Catherine O’Hara, John Cena, Dua Lipa, Ariana DeBose and Samuel L. Jackson.