Carey Mulligan is in Hollywood, Emerald Fennell was last seen in her garage, and Sir Anthony Hopkins is unlikely to leave the easel in his Welsh hotel room. Britain’s Oscar hopefuls are scattered across the world as they prepare for an awards ceremony that will have a presence in London for the first … [Read more...]
Häagen-Dazs headlines UK’s first float-in cinema following Paris success
Luxury ice cream brand Häagen-Dazs will be the headline sponsor of the Openaire Float-In Cinema by Häagen-Dazs in London – the UK’s first ever cinematic experience by boat. It follows the pioneering global first ‘cinema on water’ concept by Häagen-Dazs in partnership with the City of Paris and MK2 earlier this summer known as “Cinema … [Read more...]
An Outdoor Cinema Where People Can Watch From Boats is Coming to Paris
In the age of social distancing, outdoor theaters are a fun way to catch hit movies (and concerts!) on the big screen. If you think drive-ins are exciting, this floating movie theater in Paris takes outdoor movie-going to the next level, swapping out cars with boats. Paris Plages, an annual event that creates temporary beaches on the Seine, … [Read more...]
Anna Karina: icon of 1960s French new wave cinema dies aged 79
Anna Karina found success as a model as teenager, after running away from home in Denmark and hitchhiking to Paris. Actress Anna Karina, once the muse of new wave director Jean-Luc Godard, has died aged 79. The Danish-French star, who had been battling cancer, died in hospital in Paris, according to her agent. French culture minister … [Read more...]
Distributors stand by Roman Polanski’s ‘An Officer And A Spy’ release
European distributors of Roman Polanski’s An Officer And A Spy are standing by their release plans despite protests in Paris and a fresh rape allegation against the director. As previously reported, Gaumont is pushing ahead with a 550-screen release in France from today despite an accusation by photographer Valentine Monnier that Polanski raped … [Read more...]
K-Cinema comes to Paris at the annual Korean film festival
As Korea celebrates a century of cinematic production, the country’s films are more popular than ever outside of the peninsula. Bong Joon-ho's "Parasite" won the Palme d'Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival, and Korean cinema is celebrated annually in Paris with a festival on the Champs Élysées. Source: K-Cinema comes to Paris at the annual … [Read more...]
