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Polanski returns to Cannes, to present new film
Polish director Roman Polanski has returned to the Cannes Film Festival, where he is to present a new film.
Denmark's Vinterberg brings 'The Hunt' to Cannes
Thomas Vinterberg is aware his new movie, "The Hunt," may touch a raw nerve. Several, in fact.
Feminist group protest at Cannes premiere
A French feminist group upset about the lack of female directors at this year's Cannes Film Festival staged a hairy protest on the red carpet Sunday.
Jean-Louis Trintignant back on screen in 'Amour'
It's 43 years since Jean-Louis Trintignant was named the Cannes Film Festival's best actor for "Z," and 14 years since the French performer all but gave up filmmaking to focus on the stage.
In the shadows of art, Cannes' market flourishes
The movie market at Cannes is such a dramatic sideshow that this year it's getting its own film.
Blind Chinese activist renews call to fight injustice
A blind Chinese legal activist who escaped house arrest and endured a nearly monthlong diplomatic tussle and a hurried daylong flight paused ever so briefly upon his arrival in New York before taking up a familiar fight.
Jacques Audiard praises B movies at Cannes
Jacques Audiard is on a quest to revive the B movie.
Defending champ Edwards out of All-Star race
Once again there will be no repeat champion at the Sprint All-Star race.
Faith vs love in Cannes entry 'Beyond the Hills'
Both boos and applause greeted Cristian Mungiu's latest film at Cannes _ and that's fine with him.
France: NASCAR studying ways to improve racing
NASCAR Chairman Brian France is aware of the fan debate surrounding the last two months of racing, and acknowledged the sanctioning body is studying several areas to ensure the on-track product is entertaining.
Ed Westwick: TV Romeo turned movie star
From the Upper Eastside to the south of France - via medieval Italy - Ed Westwick is on the move.
G-8 backs Greece, ramps up pressure on Iran
Ratcheting up the pressure on Iran Saturday, leaders of the Group of Eight major economies expressed solidarity in their approach to cracking down on Tehran's nuclear development program, agreeing to act together to lower oil prices in the coming months if necessary.
Jackie Chan goes out fighting
Jackie Chan is landing his last punch as an action star, but says he is stepping into retirement having made one of the most important films of his career.
Cannes guests bid up to $255,656 at Haiti auction
Guests at Cannes have bid up to (EURO)200,000 ($255,656) at a Haiti fundraiser for items including a Bono-autographed guitar as the film festival's glitzy, global spotlight turned to charity.
LaBeouf returns to Cannes, this time with pride
If Shia LaBeouf has his way, this year's Cannes Film Festival is just a beginning.