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Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Bono Rocks Cannes With 7-Minute Standing Ovation for ‘Stories of Surrender'
Bono was on hand at the Cannes Film Festival on Friday night for the world premiere of his new Apple documentary, 'Bono: Stories of Surrender,' where the U2 frontman received a 7-minute standing ovation following the screening. Bono grew emotional during the minutes-long ovation. As the applause began to wane, he opened his speech with a few words and a promise to speak fluent French next year. More from Variety 'Bono: Stories of Surrender' Review: The U2 Legend Finds What He's Looking for in a Captivating Film of His One-Man Show Joaquin Phoenix Tears Up During 5-Minute Cannes Standing Ovation for MAGA Western 'Eddington' France's Memento Buys Harry Lighton's Sexy Romance 'Pillion' Ahead of Cannes Premiere to Complete Big Festival Slate 'I'm not a Frenchman. I'm an Irishman. I'm not even a self-made man,' Bono told the crowd. 'You wrote this story. The Edge wrote this story. Adam [Clayton] and Larry [Mullen Jr.] wrote this story. [Paul] McGuinness wrote this story.' At one point, Bono saluted actor and director Sean Penn, who was in the audience, and said, 'If I was in the trenches, like real trenches, as opposed to ones on a movie set, I'd want to be with Sean Penn in those trenches. He was there for me. Thank you again.' The Andrew Dominik-directed film documents the U2 frontman's one-man show of the same name, which is based on his celebrated memoir 'Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story' and its accompanying tour. According to its logline, the doc 'pulls back the curtain on a remarkable life and the family, friends and faith that have challenged and sustained him, revealing personal stories about his journey as a son, father, husband, activist and rockstar. Along with never-before-seen, exclusive footage from the Beacon Theatre shows, the film features Bono performing many of the iconic U2 songs that have shaped his life and legacy.' Bono is no stranger to Cannes, having owned a residence in the south of France since the '90s. U2 also premiered the band's concert film, 'U2 3D,' during a midnight screening at the festival in 2007, before which they gave an iconic performance on the steps of the Palais. 'Bono: Stories of Surrender' hails from RadicalMedia and Plan B Entertainment, with RadicalMedia's Jon Kamen and Dave Sirulnick producing alongside Plan B's Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner. Bono also executive produces with Jennifer Pitcher and Kelly McNamara. Jon Kamen and Dave Sirulnick ('Summer of Soul,' 'Hamilton,' 'David Byrne's American Utopia') produce alongside Academy Award-winning Plan B Entertainment's Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner (upcoming 'F1,' 'Moonlight,' '12 Years a Slave'). Bono executive produces with Jennifer Pitcher ('Kiss The Future') and Kelly McNamara ('V-U2 an Immersive Concert Film at Sphere Las Vegas'). 'Bono: Stories of Surrender' will premiere on Apple TV+ on May 30. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bono Bares His Soul for Andrew Dominik in ‘Stories of Surrender' Trailer
It's a beautiful day for U2 fans, as Apple has unveiled the first trailer for 'Bono: Stories of Surrender,' the filmed version of the band's frontman Bono's one-man stage show as directed by Andrew Dominik. For Dominik, this is the filmmaker's first movie since 2022's 'Blonde,' the critically panned Marilyn Monroe biopic starring Ana de Armas. But the film is also set to premiere as a special screening at Cannes before it debuts on Apple TV+. More from IndieWire 'A Desert' Is the Product of a Life Spent Restoring Classic Films Chloë Sevigny on Her Pitch for Luca Guadagnino to Reprise Her 'American Psycho' Role and the Radiance of Julia Roberts The film debuts on the streamer on May 30 and will also be available via the Apple Vision Pro headset and Apple Immersive Video. It is the first feature-length film made available in the 180-degree VR format, featuring both 8K picture and spatial audio. 'Stories of Surrender' is based on Bono's memoir 'Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story,' with which he had an accompanying book tour and theater tour made into a one-man show 'Stories of Surrender: An Evening of Words, Music and Some Mischief…' Or, as he says in the trailer, his 'quarter-man' show, a dig at him saying these are the 'tall tales of a short rock star' (he's 5-foot-6-inches tall). Shot entirely in black and white, 'Stories of Surrender' details Bono's life's journey, his relationships with his wife, his parents, friends, and his faith, and he discusses some of his more personal stories from being a rock star and an activist. The film was shot from the Beacon Theatre shows (it's not the Sphere, but it'll do) and features Bono performing stripped-down versions of some of his most famous U2 songs like 'Beautiful Day' and 'City of Blinding Lights,' as seen in the trailer. The film is a production of RadicalMedia and Plan B Entertainment. Jon Kamen and Dave Sirulnick ('Summer of Soul,' 'Hamilton,' 'David Byrne's American Utopia') produce alongside Academy Award-winning Plan B Entertainment's Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, and Jeremy Kleiner (upcoming 'F1,' 'Moonlight,' '12 Years a Slave'). Bono executive produces with Jennifer Pitcher ('Kiss The Future') and Kelly McNamara ('V-U2 an Immersive Concert Film at Sphere Las Vegas'). Check out the trailer below. Best of IndieWire Guillermo del Toro's Favorite Movies: 56 Films the Director Wants You to See 'Song of the South': 14 Things to Know About Disney's Most Controversial Movie The 55 Best LGBTQ Movies and TV Shows Streaming on Netflix Right Now
Scottish Sun
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Adolescence star Owen Cooper appears in huge British singer's new music video as career sky-rockets
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) OWEN Cooper's fledgling career goes from strength to strength as the 15-year-old makes an appearance in a new music video. Following his star turn in Netflix drama Adolescence, Owen's latest role is in the teaser video for Sam Fender's latest single, Little Bit Closer. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Owen Cooper in Sam Fender's music video Credit: instagram/@sam_fender 5 Owen has enjoyed a meteoric career rise since Adolescence Credit: Rex 5 Owen as Jamie Miller in Adolescence Credit: Courtesy of Netflix. Although the video is yet to be officially released, singer Sam shared a brief clip of it on his Instagram page. In a black and white shot, Owen can be seen surveying the landscape, with a blanket wrapped around his shoulders. Sam captioned his post: "I get a little bit closer", seemingly referencing the song's title. Adolescence director Philip Barantini, also worked on this video, and will be well aware of Owen's talent, following his star turn as Jamie Miller in the show. Read More on Adolescence GRAND DESIGNS Adolescence star wins approval for leisure upgrades to home in planning row The series was co-created by Stephen Graham, who also plays Jamie's dad Eddie. The harrowing drama, is one of Netflix's most successful British dramas and has clocked up 114.5M views on the streaming platform. Hollywood star Brad Pitt's production company - Plan B Entertainment - is said to be in talks about a potential second season of Adolescence following its huge success. According to Deadline, Plan B co-presidents Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner are liaising with director Barantini. It's thought they are speaking about how they can "widen the aperture, stay true to its DNA [and] not be repetitive". The four-part limited series, co-starring Top Boy's Ashley Walters, became a surprise hit for the streaming giant when it launched last month. Netflix fans in tears over Ashey Walters and Stephen Graham's show Adolescence - as boss reveals how 'impossible' shot was done Dede Gardner said: 'Phil's style of doing the episodes in one take is not a gimmick. It's very much in conversation with the subject matter. "In early conversations with Stephen and Jack, they were talking about how it's too easy to look away. You can look away from the school, you can look away from the police station, you can look away from the counselling, you can look away from the family. "In that kind of prismatic way of viewing, you can duck the issue. So our theory was, what would happen if you couldn't look away? And will that make the subject embed in you in a different way? That was a thrilling thing.' While Kleiner said Fight Club star Brad was "blown away" by the original script, and was very much "part of the energy, drive, and impetus to get the thing off the ground". Brad also starred in Guy Ritchie's 2000 feature Snatch alongside Stephen Graham and Kleiner added: 'Brad is a massive fan of Stephen." Adolescence explores the story of the fictional Miller family, whose lives are turned upside down when their 13-year-old-son Jamie is arrested on suspicion of murder having been radicalised online. 5 Sam Fender on stage in America Credit: Getty
The Sun
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Adolescence star Owen Cooper appears in huge British singer's new music video as career sky-rockets
OWEN Cooper's fledgling career goes from strength to strength as the 15-year-old makes an appearance in a new music video. Following his star turn in Netflix drama Adolescence, Owen's latest role is in the teaser video for Sam Fender 's latest single, Little Bit Closer. 5 5 5 Although the video is yet to be officially released, singer Sam shared a brief clip of it on his Instagram page. In a black and white shot, Owen can be seen surveying the landscape, with a blanket wrapped around his shoulders. Sam captioned his post: "I get a little bit closer", seemingly referencing the song's title. Adolescence director Philip Barantini, also worked on this video, and will be well aware of Owen's talent, following his star turn as Jamie Miller in the show. The series was co-created by Stephen Graham, who also plays Jamie's dad Eddie. The harrowing drama, is one of Netflix's most successful British dramas and has clocked up 114.5M views on the streaming platform. Hollywood star Brad Pitt's production company - Plan B Entertainment - is said to be in talks about a potential second season of Adolescence following its huge success. According to Deadline, Plan B co-presidents Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner are liaising with director Barantini. It's thought they are speaking about how they can "widen the aperture, stay true to its DNA [and] not be repetitive". The four-part limited series, co-starring Top Boy 's Ashley Walters, became a surprise hit for the streaming giant when it launched last month. Netflix fans in tears over Ashey Walters and Stephen Graham's show Adolescence - as boss reveals how 'impossible' shot was done Dede Gardner said: 'Phil's style of doing the episodes in one take is not a gimmick. It's very much in conversation with the subject matter. "In early conversations with Stephen and Jack, they were talking about how it's too easy to look away. You can look away from the school, you can look away from the police station, you can look away from the counselling, you can look away from the family. "In that kind of prismatic way of viewing, you can duck the issue. So our theory was, what would happen if you couldn't look away? And will that make the subject embed in you in a different way? That was a thrilling thing.' While Kleiner said Fight Club star Brad was "blown away" by the original script, and was very much "part of the energy, drive, and impetus to get the thing off the ground". Brad also starred in Guy Ritchie's 2000 feature Snatch alongside Stephen Graham and Kleiner added: 'Brad is a massive fan of Stephen." Adolescence explores the story of the fictional Miller family, whose lives are turned upside down when their 13-year-old-son Jamie is arrested on suspicion of murder having been radicalised online. 5 5
The Irish Sun
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Adolescence star Owen Cooper appears in huge British singer's new music video as career sky-rockets
OWEN Cooper's fledgling career goes from strength to strength as the 15-year-old makes an appearance in a new music video. Following his star turn in Netflix drama Adolescence, Owen's latest role is in the teaser video for Advertisement 5 Owen Cooper in Sam Fender's music video Credit: instagram/@sam_fender 5 Owen has enjoyed a meteoric career rise since Adolescence Credit: Rex 5 Owen as Jamie Miller in Adolescence Credit: Courtesy of Netflix. Although the video is yet to be officially released, singer Sam shared a brief clip of it on his Instagram page. In a black and white shot, Owen can be seen surveying the landscape, with a blanket wrapped around his shoulders. Sam captioned his post: "I get a little bit closer", seemingly referencing the song's title. Adolescence director Philip Barantini, also worked on this video, and will be well aware of Owen's talent, following his star turn as Jamie Miller in the show. Advertisement Read More on Adolescence The series was co-created by , is one of Netflix's most successful British dramas and has clocked up 114.5M views on the streaming platform. Hollywood star Brad Pitt 's production company - Plan B Entertainment - is said to be in talks about a potential second season of Adolescence following its huge success. According to Deadline, Plan B co-presidents Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner are liaising with director Barantini. Advertisement Most read in TV Exclusive It's thought they are speaking about how they can "widen the aperture, stay true to its DNA [and] not be repetitive". Netflix fans in tears over Ashey Walters and Stephen Graham's show Adolescence - as boss reveals how 'impossible' shot was done Dede Gardner said: 'Phil's style of doing the episodes in one take is not a gimmick. It's very much in conversation with the subject matter. "In early conversations with Stephen and Jack, they were talking about how it's too easy to look away. You can look away from the school, you can look away from the police station, you can look away from the counselling, you can look away from the family. Advertisement "In that kind of prismatic way of viewing, you can duck the issue. So our theory was, what would happen if you couldn't look away? And will that make the subject embed in you in a different way? That was a thrilling thing.' While Kleiner said Fight Club star Brad was "blown away" by the original script, and was very much "part of the energy , drive, and impetus to get the thing off the ground". Brad also starred in Guy Ritchie's 2000 feature Snatch alongside Stephen Graham and Kleiner added: 'Brad is a massive fan of Stephen." Adolescence explores the story of the fictional Miller family, whose lives are turned upside down when their 13-year-old-son Jamie is arrested on suspicion of murder having been radicalised online. Advertisement 5 Sam Fender on stage in America Credit: Getty 5 Sam must have been impressed by Owen's small screen debut Credit: Niall lea
