formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
From Almodóvar to a new generation of auteurs, Spain has arrived at Cannes 2026 in historic fashion — and the industry behind it has never been in better shape: “Spanish cinema is in a very exceptional situation right now.” … Continued
The pay-one window is gone, the presale market has dried up and dealmaking at Cannes is at a standstill. But the audience for independent film hasn’t gone anywhere — it’s just waiting to be reached in new ways. Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/cannes-market-analysis-2026-indies-dying-club-kid-1236597727/
France’s biggest film producer Canal+ will no longer work with hundreds of industry professionals who signed a petition against right-wing billionaire owner Vincent Bolloré, the group announced Sunday at the Cannes Film Festival, sending shockwaves through the European film industry. … Continued
EU commissioner Henna Virkunnen said the film industry “shouldn’t be too nervous” about future funding for European films under the proposed AgoraEU programme. Source: https://www.screendaily.com/news/eu-underlines-support-for-european-film-the-industry-shouldnt-be-too-nervous/5216811.article
US actor urges her peers to work with the technology, but stresses it can never replace ‘true art’ created by humans. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/may/12/film-world-must-not-resist-artificial-intelligence-demi-moore
Paramount Skydance has defended its attempt to buy the legendary Warner Bros. studio, in a letter to California’s top lawyer whose office is probing the $110 billion bid. Source: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260513-paramount-defends-warner-bid-amid-california-probe