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The Cannes Film Festival is ready to spotlight the edition number 76, an appointment that promises to be full of unmissable events, long anticipated titles and big names. The next pages are waiting for you with the selected films in Competition, the Marché du Film updates and screenings, the latest news from MipTV, the most amazing summer events and much more. To stay updated follow us on Facebook, Instagram and www justcinematabloid com

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“Côte d’Azur, June 1, 1968.

Actress Catherine Deneuve is standing on Pampelonne beach, near Saint-Tropez, for the shooting of La Chamade by Alain Cavalier, adapted from the novel by Françoise

Sagan

Elle interprète Lucile qui mène une vie mondaine et superficielle, teintée de facilité et de goût du luxe. Son cœur bat frénétiquement, précipitamment, passionnément. Comme celui de l’amour du cinéma que le Festival de Cannes célèbre chaque année : on entend résonner partout ses pulsations vivantes et habitées. Le cœur du 7e Art, de ses artistes, de ses professionnels, de ses amateurs, de la presse bat la chamade, au rythme de l’urgence qu’impose son éternité.

Joyful, bold-faced and romantic, a young woman with long blond hair smiles, confidently, at her future. It is a certain form of magic that Catherine Deneuve embodies – pure, incandescent and sometimes transgressive. It is this unspeakable magic that the 76th International Film Festival conveys with this timeless poster. To reiterate the glorious present of cinema and to envisage its future full of promise. Catherine Deneuve stands for what cinema should never stop being: elusive, daring, irreverent. Something self-evident: a necessity.” ©FDC

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May 2023

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JUNE EVENTS

NEM DUBROVNIK 2023

Crème de la crème of knowledge, experience, and skill from over 180 companies at the 10th edition of the TV market with a view that has redefined business networking.

Renowned media experts, influential TV content buyers, representatives of FTA and pay TV channels, streamers, leading European and regional operators, technology companies, and exhibitors will gather from 5 to 8 June 2023 at the Hotel Dubrovnik Palace. Known for its inspiring panels, Q&A interviews, exclusive screenings of new TV content, and daytime and evening events, NEM Dubrovnik redefined the concept of business networking and very quickly became a TV market that everyone is happy to return to. For four days, Dubrovnik becomes the key meeting place for TV industry leaders and experts in order to make new or expand existing business deals, stay on top of new trends, various strategies, and changes in the ever-changing TV industry.

www.neweumarket.com

JUNE 11 - 17

The Annecy Festival, the world’s leading reference for animation film, goes from exclusive presentations of the latest animated works to demonstrations of the latest and future trends, via meetings with seasoned directors and emerging talents, an exciting celebration in an exceptional setting.

The Mifa, is the professional meeting place for the animation industry where discover new talents in animation and discuss about their inspirations and aspirations with them.

www.annecyfestival.com

The 2023 features program includes 109 feature films from 127 filmmakers across 36 countries with a lineup of 93 world premieres, one international premiere, eight North American premieres, one U.S. premiere, and six New York premieres. There are 43 firsttime directors and 29 directors returning to Tribeca with their latest projects. The 2023 “Spotlight+” category includes a series of live events that bring the film experience to life following each premiere. A performance from She Is The Music artists, curated by Alicia Keys, will follow the world premiere of Uncharted; Sara Bareilles will give a special performance following the world premiere of Waitress, the Musical – Live on Broadway!; the one and only Gloria Gaynor will perform following the world premiere of Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive and much more.

www.tribecafilm.com

JUNE 26 – JULY 1

The Figari International Short Film Fest is an event based in Golfo Aranci – Sardiniadedicated to short films, new media and digital arts. Born as a competitive forum for independent short films with a single competitive section, it has grown to be a recognized platform for the expression of young artists and established professionals. It is the first short film festival in Italy to be able to boast the presence of a real international market dedicated to short films, which makes it an excellence for Sardinia and for the entire Italian peninsula.  The Figari Short Film Market in a short time has become a fundamental point of reference for international industry activities dedicated to the world of short films. A place of meeting and comparison between directors, producers and artists in an ideal natural and environmental context for establishing collaborations aimed at the development of new projects.

www.figarifilmfest.it

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Figari International Short Film Fest

ÔAnnecy International Animation Film Festival

WHAT’S NEW

RUSSELL CROWE TO RECEIVE CRYSTAL GLOBE AT KARLOVY VARY FILM FESTIVAL THE ACTOR WILL PERFORM WITH HIS BAND AT OPENING PARTY

NEW FESTIVAL TRAILER WITH JOHNNY DEPP

Oscar and Golden Globe winner Russell Crowe will receive the coveted Crystal Globe for Outstanding Artistic Contribution to World Cinema at this year’s Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. The award-winning actor will also show off his musical talents with his band Indoor Garden Party, which will perform at the festival’s opening night concert. This year’s new festival trailer, which will have its premiere at the opening ceremony of the 57th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, stars actor Johnny Depp The festival’s original trailers try to take a distinctive approach to honoring guests and award recipients from previous editions of the Karlovy Vary film festival. The idea of shooting festival trailers featuring distinctive representatives of world cinema was born fifteen years ago. The creative minds behind these microstories showing their subjects’ connection with the festival are directors Ivan Zachariáš and Martin Krejčí, Johnny

Depp is the eighteenth person to appear in a trailer made especially for the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.

The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival is the largest film festival in the Czech Republic and the most prestigious such festival in Central and Eastern Europe. Every year, the festival presents some 200 films from around the world, and regularly hosts famous and important filmmakers.

The first edition of one of the oldest film festivals in the world took place in 1946 in Mariánské Lázně, and some screenings were also held in Karlovy Vary. The festival moved exclusively to Karlovy Vary in 1950. The Crystal Globe Award was first awarded in 1948. In 1956, the festival was classified by FIAPF as Category A.

57th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival

June 30 – July 8, 2023 | www.kviff.com

KERING AND THE FESTIVAL DE CANNES WILL PRESENT THE 2023 WOMEN IN MOTION AWARD TO ACTRESS MICHELLE YEOH

François-Henri Pinault, Chairman and CEO of Kering, Iris Knobloch, President of the Festival de Cannes, and Thierry Frémaux, Director of the Festival de Cannes, have chosen this year to pay tribute to Michelle Yeoh’s exceptional career by presenting her with the 2023 Women In Motion Award. The ceremony will be held in Cannes during the official Women In Motion dinner to honor women in cinema. Since its launch during the Festival in 2015, the program has been rewarding and highlighting the creativity and unique contribution made by women in culture and the arts - whose work helps to transform our vision of the world.

A Malaysian-born actress and producer of international renown, Michelle Yeoh has been shattering conventions for decades. By portraying complex, determined women on screen, she has helped to challenge gender and age-related stereotypes in the film industry. For her incredible performance in Everything Everywhere All at Once, she won the Golden Globe, the SAG Award and the Academy Award for Best Actress. In

2023, she thus became the first Asian actress to win an Oscar in this category. When taking the stage to accept these awards, Michelle Yeoh gave vibrant speeches, touching on key issues such as diversity, racism, and ageism. “I believe that times are changing. There is much more inclusivity. There is more diversity. Look at me. I’ve been in this business for 40 years and I finally get to be number one on the call sheet. It just shows that if you believe in yourself, if you believe, and you have passion in what you do, you don’t give up.” And she added, as a nod to some of her great roles: “Whatever that glass ceiling was, we just ninja-kicked it out, we shattered it… We are at a crossroads. Change has already begun.”

“Through her iconic roles, Michelle Yeoh has managed to shatter every stereotype. Together with the Festival de Cannes, we wanted to recognize her significant contribution to cinema, and her ability to inspire future generations of talent. Presenting her with the Women In Motion Award was the obvious choice.”

François-Henri Pinault, Chairman and CEO of Kering

Michelle Yeoh Credit Michelle Watt Trunck Archive

FROM BOOK TO SCREEN Adapt our bestsellers for movies and TV

www.ostales.com

two best-selling authors with over

5.000.000

come together to create a joint project.

and the Influencers of Destiny

IP agency

STANLEY AND THE INFLUENCER OF DESTINY Stanley, together with his influencer friends, will save reality from the evil Phantagore. The enemy wants to take control of the fictions to break into the real world and dominate it. In each episode, Stanley is catapulted into a different fiction.

copies sold, OS TALES: A Spark of Creativity!

We are pleased to announce the birth of OS TALES, an IP company focusing on creating new original content for preschool, kids, and young adult audiences.

Philip Osbourne and Sir Steve Stevenson, international authors with over 5 million copies sold and numerous adaptations for film and TV, have joined forces to invent fresh and exciting works for the general public.

Philip Osbourne, known for the successful series “Diary of a Nerd,” stands out for the comedy style and strong pop dimension of his characters. Sir Steve Stevenson, author of the famous book series “Agatha Mistery,” is recognized for his adventurous plots full of twists and turns.

The first IP presented is “Stanley and the Influencers of Destiny,” an innovative kids’ series about the world of social media, illustrated by Ale Kapakkione. Thanks to the support of international television investors, OS TALES has the

opportunity to showcase its production worldwide and create new characters and stories that will entertain and inspire young readers.

Philip Osbourne and Sir Steve Stevenson will continue to collaborate with their respective literary agencies, while with OS TALES they will present a series of joint projects that are already generating great attention in the editorial and television world.

Almond Entertainment, which operates in more than 60 countries, will handle the management of OS TALES’ rights.

For more information: www.ostales.com

Email: info@ostales.com

Agency: mary@almondentertainment.com

Philip Osbourne Sir Steve Stevenson

A book series by Philip Osbourne & Sir Steve Stevenson

ALL THE NAMES OF GOD

From the Spanish king of Action Thrillers, comes the ultimate high voltage challenge. A common taxi driver (Luis Tosar). A police detective (Inma Cuesta) fed up with her life. The city center of a dense populated city. A bomb that will explode unless he keeps moving. All while TV cameras from all over the world keep rolling. Brought by the

producers of Langmann’s ASTERIX AT THE OLYMPIC GAMES, think SPEED meets 24 HOURS (with the clock ticking backwards) for an unforgettable 90 minutes that will leave exhausted even the biggest of adrenaline junkies.

After a jihadist attack at the Airport, Santi, a taxi driver willing to help, is taken hostage by Hamza, the only surviving terrorist. An unexpected twist switches their roles and Santi becomes a human bomb walking through the center of Madrid wearing an explosive vest. If he stops moving the bomb will detonate.

Directed by Daniel Calparsor

Starring Luis Tosar (MIAMI VICE, ON THE FRINGE) Inma Cuesta (JULIETA)

Sales: Latido Films

CHAMPIONEXT (SEQUEL)

With a worldwide gross Box Office of 27 million euros, and sold to more than 50 territories. CHAMPIONS was the most successful Spanish film in 2018. Winner of three Goya awards, including Best Film. They return five years later with Javier Fesser once more as director in this new story about self-improvement, full of affection, laughter, and emotion.

Directed by Javier Fesser

Sales: Latido Films

WHAT’S NEW

MONTRÉAL GIRLS MARCHÉ SCREENING

Sunday May 21st -12pm- PALAIS C

(Cannes, France) – May 16, 2023.  Award-winning Canadian filmmaker  Patricia Chica, president of Flirt Films, brings a slate of titles to the Marché du Film, including her highly anticipated debut feature, MONTRÉAL GIRLS

The visually striking coming-of-age drama has been gaining considerable momentum, thanks to its grassroots yet devoted following in North America, as it’s about to hit theatres on June 2nd in the U.S. and June 9th in Canada through Level 33

Entertainment and Filmoption International respectively

The story follows Ramy, a young Middle Eastern poet, as he embarks on a journey of passion, rebellion, and heartbreak after getting involved with two young women who challenge his perceptions and reveal his destiny to him.

Critics have described the movie as “a visual and sonic poem” (Film Threat), “a gift of cinematic wonder”  (The Independent Critic), and “Visually striking and emotionally powerful,” (Anderson Vision).

truth, they come to understand how a single fateful decision could alter the past, reshape the present, and redefine the future, in one single moment of eternity. SPIRAL, a dark psychological thriller with a paranormal twist that competed at the JETS initiative during EFM, is Patricia Chica’s next directing endeavour with Byron A. Martin, producing under his Byron A. Martin Productions company.

Patricia Chica is repped by Alex Flores of Mojo Global Arts in Los Angeles. To know more about MONTRÉAL GIRLS, please visit the following links:

Official Website: www.MontrealGirlsMovie.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/MontrealGirlsMovie

Instagram: www.instagram.com/MontrealGirlsMovie

Hashtags: #MontrealGirlsMovie

What sets MONTRÉAL GIRLS apart is Patricia Chica’s ground-breaking approach to filmmaking, utilizing Chi energy awareness and mindful practices with her team, from prep to post, delivering a truly immersive and emotional experience for her cast and crew. With two remarkable discovery actors,  Hakim Brahimi and  Jasmina Parent who underwent a one-year rigorous training program designed by Chica for their roles, their captivating performances outburst authenticity. Other rising stars include Jade Hassouné Nahéma Ricci and Sana Asad

MONTRÉAL GIRLS was written by Patricia Chica and  Kamal John Iskander

Produced by  Bahija Essoussi and  Samuel Gagnon of Objectif 9 in association with Patricia Chica’s Flirt Films, with the financial participation of  Telefilm Canada,  SODEC,  The Harold Greenberg Fund as well as national and provincial Tax Credits. Executive Producers  Paul Cadieux and  Maryse Rouillard acted as investors through their distribution company Filmoption International

Additional titles that Patricia Chica is bringing to the Market are BOUGAINVILLEA and SPIRAL:

BOUGAINVILLEA, a coming-of-age drama with a hint of fantasy that Chica is developing under her company Flirt Films. Reunited by fate, two long-lost childhood friends embark on a surreal journey of self-exploration, unraveling the mysteries of a queer love letter that had abruptly ended their relationship. As they uncover the

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Patricia Chica, director, producer, co-writer is presently available for interviews in Cannes (May15-28), Los Angeles (May 31-June 5), Montréal and/or remotely.

Source: Flirt Films

Director’s Direct Publicity & Bookings: Margaux • prod@FlirtFilms.net

Director’s Inquiries: Cell: +1-310-957-4508

About Patricia Chica:

Patricia Chica is an award-winning Canadian filmmaker with over 60 hours of content to her name. Specializing in character-driven films that features strong emotions and elevated stories, Chica’s work has been in Official Selection at over 300 international film festivals and numerous TV networks, earning her 60+ awards. Her captivating blend of dreamy surrealism and introspective self-reflection creates a distinctive visual narrative that is fueled by higher consciousness.

Chica’s debut feature film, MONTRÉAL GIRLS, funded by Telefilm Canada and Sodec, is set for release in 2023, while she preps for her other features, including SPIRAL (Thriller) and BOUGAINVILLEA (LGBTQ+).

Filmmaker Patricia Chica

Montréal Girls

WHAT’S NEW

STUDIO 100

FILM

ADDS “NORTH” TO ITS FILM SLATE

Germany’s Studio 100 Film is adding a new project to its animation film slate: “North”. Produced by PictoryLand, the Norwegian CGI film is currently in pre-production with delivery planned for Q4 2024, just in time to make it the perfect family movie for the holiday season. Studio 100 Film will cover all worldwide film sales except for the Scandinavian territories and will introduce the project, showing the first teaser and art designs of the characters and set locations, at this year’s Marche du Film in Cannes.

“North” is inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s famous fairy tale “The Snow Queen”, bringing to life the power of courage, persistence, and the endlessly redeeming potential of true love. The exciting adventure is aimed at kids and families with a runtime of 85 minutes. Directed by Bente Lohne and produced by Haakon Gundersen (Flight of the Navigator, Free Jimmy), the film follows the journey of the young girl Gerda, who embarks on a dangerous mission to save her best friend Kai from the Snow Queen’s icy grip.

Thorsten Wegener, Head of Business Operations, Studio 100 Films commented: “We feel extremely inspired to add ‘North’ to our slate and introduce audiences to the magical world of Gerda and the Snow Queen. The film’s heartwarming story, stunning animation, and talented cast and crew make it a mustsee for families during the holiday season in 2024 and beyond.”

BLACK MASS

A true-crime thriller inspired by real events,  Black Mass  is set over a 24-hour period in Florida during the winter of 1978, and follows a serial killer in the days leading up to his final, unhinged rampage. The film intends to provide a disturbing and terrifying look into the warped psyche of a notorious murderer, as well as the ramifications of his violence for those who fell victim to it, and for those who survived.

SOMETIMES I THINK ABOUT DYING

Fran likes to think about dying. It brings sensation to her quiet life. When she makes the new guy at work laugh, it leads to more: a date, a slice of pie, a conversation, a spark. The only thing standing in their way is Fran herself.

Directed by Rachel Lambert

Sales: New Europe Film Sales

“Black Mass aims to tell a famous serial killer’s story from a perspective that has not yet been done - by spending a day with the victims,” says director Devanny Pinn. When Devanny first approached me about this project, I was so inspired by her passion and commitment for sharing her vision and making this film. The deeper we got into the development of this project, the important to both of us to honor these women as the beautiful people that they were; filled with hope and love... and life. They were real people, not just victims,” says producer and actor Michelle Romano. In attendance at the festival will be director Devanny Pinn (an award-winning actress and producer who has been active in horror for over a decade) and Black Mass stars  Andrew Sykes (Speechless), Sarah Nicklin (The Retaliators), and Michelle Romano (Spoken Word), the latter who also produced the film.  Sarah Nicklin, who portrays a real-life survivor, says of her role, “It was very important to me to capture the essence of the person my character is based on. I want the audience to feel her warmth and light, and how brightly she shined, so that they can understand how devastating and truly evil the events that happened to her were.”

Black Mass also stars Lew Temple (The Walking Dead), Jeremy London (Party of Five, 7th Heaven), Lisa Wilcox (A Nightmare on Elm Street 4 and 5), Kathleen Kinmont (Halloween 4), and Eileen Dietz (The Exorcist), among others. Brian Perera, Yvonne Perera, Brandon Slagle, Gigi Jankowski and Miranda Mariposa are executive producers. Tim Yasui is co-producer, and Anjanette Miller and Susan Lanier are associate producers. Pinn directs from a script written by Eric Pereira and Brandon Slagle

Black Mass has set its market screening on  May 21st, 2023 at 6:15 pm (Palais J).

Devanny Pinn and Michelle Romano in Los Angeles.

Photo: Courtesy of Roman Media Inc.

PHILIP OSBOURNE

FROM BOOK TO SCREEN

The bestselling author, published in over 60 nations, and his new projects for the young adult world with Uzurocks, Keller Edde Studios and the new book series with the master of horror cinema, Brian Yuzna.

By Stefania Veneri.

Philip Osbourne is a children’s book author who has achieved great international success. His books have been published in 62 different nations and are true bestsellers. Thanks to his ability to create engaging and entertaining stories, Osbourne has also been dubbed the “king of pop for kids,” winning over young readers worldwide. Among his major successes are the “Diary of a Nerd” series and “Martin’s Adventures: Jurassik Diaries,” which has captured the imagination of many readers and led to the production of a television series.

Philip Osbourne, you are mainly known as a children’s book author, but lately you have also been writing for young adults and adults. Can you talk about your collaboration with the famous horror movie director Brian Yuzna?

Yes, I am excited about this collaboration with Brian Yuzna, who was my mentor and teacher when I started working in the horror movie field. With him, I learned a lot about creating stories that can excite and scare the audience, and now we are working together on some very interesting projects aimed at a more mature audience. My goal is to expand my readership, and this collaboration is giving me the opportunity to do so in a creative and stimulating way. I am very grateful to Brian for this opportunity and am excited to see where our work together will take us.

Philip Osbourne, will your new projects written in collaboration with Brian Yuzna be adapted for the cinema or television?

Yes, there are plans to bring some of our stories to the big screen and streaming platforms. We are working on several projects that could become TV series or films, and we are collaborating with some very talented producers to make it happen. We are both very excited to see our stories come to life on a bigger screen and reach an even wider audience. However, there are still many things to be defined and discussed, but we hope to have news to share with our readers and fans very soon.

Philip Osbourne, I have learned that the South Korean company Uzurocks and the American company Keller Edd Studios have joined forces to produce a film based on your book “Edward Loth.” How do you feel about this collaboration, and why do you think there is such interest in your work?

I am extremely excited about this collaboration with Uzurocks and Keller Edde Studios for the production of the “Edward Loth” film. Both companies are leaders in their field, and it is an honor for me to work with them. I believe that the interest in my book is due to its ability to offer an engaging and captivating story that can capture the imagination of readers of all ages and backgrounds.

Additionally, I cannot fail to mention the importance of the support of Marco Bernardini of KIHG, who played a fundamental role in promoting my work and connecting me with these important production companies. I can’t wait to see how my book will come to life on the big screen and share this experience with my readers and fans.

Shine Kuk (the actress who will play Sissy in Edward Loth) and Uzurocks CEO Eddie Park.

October 2023 will see the launch of the book series created by two talents from the world of literature and cinema.

PHILIP OSBOURNE & BRIAN YUZNA

Together for a book series that tastes like cinema.

By the bestselling

author

From the master of horror cinema

BRIAN YUZNA PHILIP OSBOURNE

The Pitch

Is Simon Lovecraft a descendent of the legendary writer himself?

After his mother’s death the disturbed young man searches for his missing friends, Amica and Edward, in the dangerous parallel dimension of the ‘Mythos’ where nameless horrors await. In a rage he slays eldricht creatures only to find himself suddenly back in our world- with a bloodied human corpse at his feet. Is he homicidally insane or is his use of magick taking him closer to saving his friends?

Brian Yuzna talks to us about Simon Lovecraft.

Is Simon Lovecraft a descendent of the legendary writer himself?

After his mother’s death the disturbed young man searches for his missing friends, Amica and Edward, in the dangerous parallel dimension of the ‘Mythos’ where nameless horrors await. In a rage he slays eldricht creatures only to find himself suddenly back in our world- with a bloodied human corpse at his feet. Is he homicidally insane or is his use of magick taking him closer to saving his friends?

PHILIP

CONTACTS: For film or TV series adaptations write to mary@ almondentertainment. com

Annecy Animation Showcase at Animation Day in Cannes

The 5th edition of this highly-anticipated event will feature the Annecy Animation Showcase, featuring five animated works-in-progress from across the globe, presented by their creative teams in Cannes to prospective sales agents, distributors, and festival programmers.

This year’s selection, selected by Annecy Film Festival, will present  works from India, Japan, Brazil, France, and Spain. Attendees can expect to discover new animated works teeming with color, originality, and expert use of varied animated techniques, from 2D to hand-painted backgrounds and stylized rotoscoping methods. In addition to the showcase, two panels dedicated to independent

animation and Asian-European collaborations will be hosted at the Marché, in partnership with Annecy and  Ties That Bind, the Europe-Asia Hub for all film professionals.

Launched in 2019 in partnership with the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Animation Day quickly became an important program for the global animation filmmaking community in Cannes, providing talks, panel discussions, screenings and networking events all dedicatd to animation and the animation community. Animation Day gathers the global animation filmmaking community in Cannes for a celebratory day packed with talks, panel discussions, screenings and networking events all dedicated to animation.

13th Annual International Film Finance Forum

Winston Baker, leading global producer of entertainment conferences, will be hosting the 13th annual International Film Finance Forum, in partnership with the Marché du Film, on the Main Stage of the Palais des Festivals during the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival on Saturday 20 May 2023

The International Film Finance Forum will bring together leading industry executives from around the world to discuss and gain insight on the latest trends, shifts in the market and for networking. The afternoon allows attendees and speakers to learn from visionaries who are bringing game-changing film strategies to the forefront of the industry.

Winston Baker has announced three fireside chats with distinguished filmmakers to share their extensive knowledge of the industry, including: Gurinder Chadha, Claudia Bluemhuber and Deon Taylor

The speaking faculty for this year’s Forum also include those behind films such as Tár,  White Noise,  Moonfall,  Tesla,  Black Mass,  The Old Man & The Gun, The Beach Bum, Talk to Me, A Dangerous Method, Fast Charlie, Z for Zacharia and many more.

Conversations will focus on film, television, finance, co-productions, sales & distribution, the evolving landscape of consumer trends and creative capital.

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Village Intl. and Riviera © Mathilde

MOONBUG LAUNCHES NEW ‘MINIBODS’ CHANNEL, A SPIN-OFF OF GLOBAL PHENOMENON ‘ODDBODS’

THE NON-DIALOGUE SERIES WRITTEN BY AN AWARD-WINNING TEAM WILL SHOW PRESCHOOLERS HOW TO EMBRACE INDIVIDUALITY AND CELEBRATE DIFFERENCES

Moonbug Entertainment, a subsidiary of Candle Media, recently launched a new channel, Minibods, on Saturday, April 15th on YouTube. Minibods is a non-dialogue, slapstick preschool comedy series that follows the adventures of six furry friends who bring the silly to every situation and overcome life’s hurdles in unconventional ways.

Building on the success of 3-time International Emmy-nominated Oddbods, which has nearly 30 million YouTube subscribers across its various dedicated channels, Minibods comes from a team of awardwinning writers and is targeted at young kids and families who want to enjoy some fun and humor together.

Minibods features five beloved characters from Oddbods – Bubbles, Jeff, Newt, Pogo, and Fuse – along with new addition Lulu.

Each episode is told from the perspective of one of the six Minibods as they go through adventures and face kid-relatable obstacles, such as learning how to ride a bicycle and baking. Episode learnings are focused on the social-emotional development of preschoolers through ‘accidental learning,’ which teaches children by naturally modeling positive behaviors.

“At Moonbug, we strive to bring together humor, entertainment, and learning as we create characters, stories and worlds that captivate and resonate with kids across the globe,” said Moonbug CEO René Rechtman. “We are excited to expand on the world of Oddbods with the new fantastical world of Minibods and reach audiences with the same imaginative universe and new loveable characters.”

Show writers include BAFTA and Emmy Award winner Adam Redfern (Go Jetters, The Adventures of Paddington), BAFTA nominee and British Animation Award winner Dave Ingham (Lucas the Spider, Chip & Potato, Mush Mush & The Mushables), Jo Clegg (Hey Duggee, Gaspard & Lisa), and James Phelan (Oddbods).

The first episode is now live on the YouTube channel. The series will feature 39 seven-minute episodes with one new episode being released weekly every Saturday.

IN COMPETITION

Cannes 2023

JEANNE DU BARRY– Opening film (Out of Competition)

by Maïwenn

With Maïwenn,Johnny Depp, Melvil Poupaud, Pierre Richard.

CLUB ZERO

by Jessica Hausner

With Mia Wasikowska, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Sam Hoare, Elsa Zylberstein.

THE ZONE OF INTEREST

by Jonathan Glazer

With Sandra Hüller, Christian Friedel, Ralph Herforth, Max Beck.

KUOLLEET LEHDET (FALLEN LEAVES)

by DAki Kaurismäki

With Alma Pöysti, Jussi Vatanen.

LES FILLES D’OLFA (FOUR DAUGHTERS)

by Kaouther Ben Hania

With Hind Sabri, Kal Naga, Majd Mastoura, Ichrak Matar.

ASTEROID CITY

by Wes Anderson

With Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Jeffrey Wright, Tilda Swinton.

ANATOMIE D’UNE CHUTE (ANATOMY OF A FALL)

by Justine Triet

With Swann Arlaud, Sandra Hüller, Milo Machado-Graner, Jehnny Beth.

KAIBUTSU (MONSTER)

by Hirokazu Kore-eda

With Sakura Ando, Eita Nagayama, Soya Kurokawa, Hinata Hiiragi.

IL SOL DELL’ AVVENIRE (A BRIGHTER TOMORROW)

by Nanni Moretti

With Margherita Buy, Silvio Orlando, Barbara Bobulova, Valentina Romani.

L’ÉTÉ DERNIER (LAST SUMMER)

by Catherine Breillat

With Léa Drucker, Olivier Rabourdin, Clotilde Courau, Samuel Kircher.

KURU OTLAR USTUNE (ABOUT DRY GRASS)

by Nuri Bilge Ceylan

With Merve Dizdar, Deniz Celiloglu, Musab Ekici.

Palme d’or © Mathilde Petit / FDC

Official poster - 76th edition © Photo © Jack Garofalo/Paris Match/ Scoop -Création graphique © Hartland Villa

LA CHIMERA

by Alice Rohrwacher

With Josh O’Connor, Isabella Rossellini, Alba Rohrwacher, Carol Duarte.

LA PASSION DE DODIN BOUFFANT (THE POT–AU–FEU)

by Tran Anh Hùng

With Juliette Binoche, Benoît Magimel, Pierre Gagnaire. RAPITO (KIDNAPPED)

by Marco Bellocchio

With Paolo Pierobon, Barbara Ronchi, Fausto Russo Alesi, Filippo Timi.

MAY DECEMBER

By Todd Haynes

With Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore, Cory Michael Smith, Charles Melton.

QING CHUN (YOUTH)

by Wang Bing

Documentary

THE OLD OAK

by Ken Loach

With Debbie Honeywood, Reuben Bainbridge, Laura Lee Daly, Andy Dawson.

BANEL ET ADAMA

by Ramata-Toulaye Sy

With Khady Mane, Mamadou Diallo, Moussa Sow, Binta Racine Sy.

PERFECT DAYS

By Wim Wenders

With Kôji Yakusho, Min Tanaka, Arisa Nakano, Yumi Asô.

FIREBRAND by Karim Aïnouz

With Alicia Vikander, Jude Law, Eddie Marsan, Sam Riley.

BLACK FLIES by Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire

With Katherine Waterston, Michael Pitt, Sean Penn, Tye Sheridan.

LE RETOUR (HOMECOMING)

by Catherine Corsini

With Virginie Ledoyen, Denis Podalydès, Esther Gohourou, Lomane de Dietrich.

ELEMENTAL- Closing Film (Out of Competition)

by Peter Sohn

With Alicia Vikander, Jude Law, Eddie Marsan, Sam Riley.

Red Steps ©FDC

CANNESERIES: THE BEST OF A quick recap of what happened in Season 6

Canneseries celebrates series from all over the world in a 6 days event known for being “creative and chic, with a unique style, both pop and joyful” hosting the greatest international stars, many screenwriters and all those who are part of the series world. The Official Selection is made of both long and short form series, documentary series and a parallel selection, bringing together very diverse audiences and series fans. The program

includes talks and conferences allowing people to meet creators and talents from all over the world and from the sharpest to the most popular series. The professional events,  CANNESERIES Writers Club,  MIP x CANNESERIES Connection and  CANNESERIES Unlimited, allow screenwriters and top-level professionals to meet and share their experiences but also expand their network, at the same time as the MIP

The winners of the sixth edition of CanneSeries

Best Script: Bargain (South Korea)

Best Music: Power Play

Best Performance: Corduroy (Israel)

Special Achievement Award: Carthago (Israel)

High School Award : Carthago

Best Short Series: The Left-Handed Son (Spain)

Students’ Award : L’air d’aller (Canada)

Best Documentary Series: Draw for Change! (Belgium)

Lior raz, president of the jury, officially opened the season 6 of CANNESERIES, accompanied by the Competition Jury composed by Shirine Boutella, Zabou Breitman, Stewart Copeland, Daryl McCormack.

MORE THAN 60 SPEAKERS AT NEM DUBROVNIK 2023

The key regional TV market NEM Dubrovnik 2023 recorded drastic growth in the number of visitors and companies that have confirmed their participation for its jubilee tenth edition. The expansion of the CEE region’s favourite TV market is clearly visible from the enviable list of TV content buyers, operators, exhibitors and other leading world and European companies that return to NEM Dubrovnik year after year, as well as new companies that will experience the TV market with a view for the first time. From 5 June to 8 June 2023, the representatives of principal FTA and pay-tv channels, tech companies, streaming services, telecom and other operators that enable TV-viewing options will all gather in Dubrovnik.

More than 60 speakers are expected and the confirmed ones includes representatives of leading global and European companies such as A1 Croatia, CME, Czech Television, Deutsche Telekom,

NEM Dubrovnik

European Broadcasting Union (EBU), Croatian Radiotelevision (HRT), Mediawan, Nova TV, Sky EU Office, Prva TV and B92, RTL Croatia, Telekom Srbija, Viaplay Group and many others such as:

- Branko Čakarmiš, General Director, Pro Plus

- Siniša Đuranović, Member of the Management Board & CCO, Croatian Telecom

- Adrian Ježina, CEO, Telemach Croatia and Slovenia

-Anna Lenerová, Group Head of Content, O2 Czech Republic (member Of PPF Group)

- Grégoire Polad, Director General, Association Of Commercial Television And Video On Demand Services In Europe

- Pavel Stantchev, TV2 Media Group and Planet TV

- Marcin Skabara, Programming Strategy Director, TVP (Telewizja Polska S.A.)

- Peter Wassong, Lead TV Content Europe, Deutsche Telekom AG

NEM Dubrovnik is a B2B event taking place every year and is dedicated to the development of TV industry in CEE region. Regular guests are FTA and pay TV representatives, tech companies, streaming service providers, telecoms and other television programme providers, but also actors, producers, directors, screenwriters and other audiovisual professionals.

Over the previous years NEM Dubrovnik saw representatives of over 180 big global and local companies.

With a network of representatives from 700 companies in the last eight editions, NEM Dubrovnik stands out as an important platform for media and telecommunications professionals.

NEM Dubrovnik focuses on the CEE region, but the event’s attendees come from all over the world.

Coffee Break ©NEM

Jean Mazel – Canon Presentation ©NEM

MIPTV ENDS ITS 60TH EDITION WITH ONSITE ATTENDANCE UP 22%

RX Franceannounced that onsite participation in Cannes was up 22% , compared to last year, for the 60th edition of the MIPTV Spring International Content and Co-Production Market.

Figures released on the final day of the annual Spring market confirmed 5650 participants from 86 countries including 5510 delegates in person in Cannes - an increase of 1000 onsite participants vs 2022 – and 120 delegates joining the market through the MIPTV online platform.

The increase in participation to this year’s market underlines a robust content sales and acquisitions climate, a rapidly developing international FAST channel business and positive response to the newly reformatted exhibition layout and schedule in the Palais des Festivals introduced in 2022, which, combined further, affirms MIPTV’s position each Spring as the biggest global television content market after MIPCOM CANNES

“We have found the right format and scale for MIPTV and its working” said Lucy Smith, Director of RX France’s Entertainment Division and Director of MIPTV and MIPCOM CANNES. “The increased attendance and robust exhibition confirm that the design and focus is paying off for all.”

“The benefits to all of having the international industry in one place to discover, connect and acquire is magnified by trends such as increased licensing to third parties, the pace of growth for FAST Channels internationally, and the ongoing hunger for, and necessity of, co-production partnerships - themes we will further build on at MIPCOM CANNES in October,” she added.

The next edition of MIPTV will take place  15 - 17 April 2024.

LUCY SMITH © S. D’HALLOY - Image & Co MIPTV

MIPCOM CANNES AND MIPJUNIOR FIRST DETAILS UNVEILED

MIPCOM CANNES, the leading annual International Co-production and Entertainment Content Market, which will gather once again at the Palais des Festivals from 16-19 October 2023 with MIPJUNIOR returning to its pre-market spot from 14-15 October in the JW Marriott.

With more than 80% of the exhibition already sold, major global studios, platforms and content groups will be in Cannes in force in October, both in the Palais des Festivals and with major outdoor builds.

New plans for MIPCOM CANNES 2023 include:

- MIPCOM CANNES will move the Producers Hub & Lounge - the heart of Co-production, development and financing at the market –to a new and larger location on the Croisette Beach to accommodate more capacity and a broader programme.

- An October edition of the successful FAST & GLOBAL summit – building on the popularity of this week’s inaugural international FAST channel focus at MIPTV.

- Re-opening of the Riviera 9 sea view exhibition hall in response to the market’s rebound and increased demand for premium exhibition space in the Palais des Festivals.

“MIPCOM CANNES will again be the world’s greatest gathering of TV and Entertainment Executives on the planet,” added Lucy Smith, “confirmations have been streaming in early, plans are ambitious and all roads lead to Cannes this October.”

MIP Cancun’s 10th anniversary edition will take place November 13-16 2023.

FOTO © Yann Coatsaliou - Image & Co

MIPTV 2023 - CONFERENCES - FRESH TV FICTION PRESENTED BY THE WIT | © E. MEGRET / IMAGE&CO

MIPTV 2023 - MIPFORMATS - SHOWCASES & SCREENINGSREADY SET STARTUP PRESENTED BY PICTURES IN MOTION | © Y. COATSALIOU / 360 MEDIAS

EVENT SPOTLIGHT:

JONATHAN BAKER’S ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS VIEWING PARTY

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Jonathan Baker’s Annual Oscar Viewing Party, presented in collaboration with  French Riviera Film Festival  and Indie Entertainment Media (IEM), was held on the eve of March 12 at Baker Manor in Beverly Hills, at the stunning estate that was once home to Warren Beatty Elvis is Oscar was the theme of the evening and the cover feature story of IEM

Joining hosts Jonathan and Jenny Baker, and FRFF co-founders Nicole Goesseringer Muj and Gotham Chandna, were Oscar-winner George Chakiris, E! founder Larry Namer, Dee Dee Sorvino (wife of late Paul Sorvino), Consul General of Croatia in Los Angeles Renee Pea, Caroline Lagerfelt (Sweet Magnolias, Gossip Girl) and Anneliese Judge (Sweet Magnolias), Kat Kramer, Vincent de Paul, Carolyn Hennesy, Frederico Lapenda, fashion designer Sue Wong, founder Pure Flix David A R White, Celeste Thorson, Josie Goldberg, Kash Hovey, Dustin Quick and Medi eM, Shalini Vadhera-Potts and Tony Potts, designer Sameyha Rawjee, and many others.

Also on the eve, fellow Brooklynite Larry Namer presented the 2023 FRFF Icon Award to Dee Dee Sorvino, in honor of her late husband, legendary actor Paul Sorvino. The presentation was made prior to Sunday’s live telecast that sadly overlooked the famous actor in its “in memoriam” segment.

Nicole and Ion Muj

Medi eM and Dustin Quick  Gotham Chandna, Dee Dee Sorvino, Larry Namer, Nicole Muj Photo by Nelson Shen Photography

Photos by Tshombe Sampson

Anneliese Judge and Caroline Lagerfelt

Jonathan and Jenny Baker  Kat Kramer and George Chakiris