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Daily Mirror
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Cannes Film Festival chaos as power cut strikes hours before awards do
The prestigious Cannes Film Festival has been struck by chaos today – as a power cut has struck in the French city. Hours before the Palme d'Or, the ceremony where the highest prize of the Best Feature Film of Cannes is awarded, is set to take place, the power in various parts of the city went out around 10am local time, which is 9am in UK time. Those in Cannes began posting about the power outage on social media. One person, who was at Cannes station when the outage took place, wrote in a tweet, translated from French: "There's an improvisation at #Cannes station following the citywide power outage." Meanwhile, festival attendees reported screenings had switched off mid-way through, according to Screen Daily. However, it appears the film festival were prepared for such an event as the festival said in a statement to Screen International: "The Palais des Festivals has switched to an independent power supply, allowing all scheduled events and screenings, including the Closing Ceremony, to proceed as planned and under normal conditions."
Broadcast Pro
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
Fionnuala Halligan joins Red Sea Film Foundation as Director of Int'l Programmes
Halligan succeeds critic Kaleem Aftab, who stepped down in March after serving as the Red Sea Festival's Director of International Programming for four years. The Red Sea Film Foundation has appointed Fionnuala Halligan, outgoing Executive Editor and Chief Critic of Screen International, as its new Director of International Programmes. In her new role, Halligan will work alongside Antoine Khalife, Director of Arab Programmes and Film Classics, to curate and shape the growing international slate of the Red Sea International Film Festival. Halligan has collaborated with the festival over the past three editions of Arab Stars of Tomorrow, a joint initiative with Screen highlighting emerging regional talent. Her extensive background includes more than a decade in Hong Kong as a film critic for the South China Morning Post, and five years as a consultant and programmer for the Macao International Film Festival. She is a recognised voice in global film criticism, with memberships in BAFTA, the London Film Critics' Circle, and the European Film Academy. Speaking about the new role, Fionnuala Halligan, Director of International Programmes at the Red Sea Film Festival, said: 'It's a privilege to be joining the Red Sea Film Foundation in this new role. As I complete my tenure at Screen, I look forward to fully taking on the role after the Cannes Film Festival and working closely with the team to further shape and expand the festival's international programming.' Shivani Pandya-Malhotra, Managing Director of the Red Sea Film Foundation, added: 'Finn has been a collaborator and supporter of ours from the beginning, and she has both impeccable taste and a deep appreciation for cinema from across the world – particularly in Asia, a region we've increasingly championed as an organisation as our remit broadens. We are so thrilled to have her joining us to head up our international offering, which has been a cornerstone of our festival and continues to gain prestige and stature on the global circuit with each edition.' Now in its fifth edition, the Red Sea International Film Festival has screened over 520 films from 85 countries, including more than 130 Saudi titles. The next edition will take place from December 4 to 13, 2025, in Jeddah's historic Al Balad district.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cannes: Falling Palm Tree Injures Pedestrian, Closing Down Section of Croisette
A pedestrian was reportedly seriously injured near the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday after strong winds blew down a palm tree. A section of the walkway along the Croisette, the main boulevard that runs through the seaside resort, was closed as emergency workers cleared debris. The accident occurred near the Mademoiselle Gray Plage Barriere beach, a venue where many parties and events are held during the festival. More from Variety Producer Jason Michael Berman Hits Cannes With New A/Vantage Pictures and 'Highest 2 Lowest' Emma Stone Says 'Crazy S--' Got Fed Into Her Algorithms While Prepping for Surprising 'Eddington' Role: 'That Scared Me a Little Bit' Da'Vine Joy Randolph to Preside Over Jury at Italy's Taormina Film Festival That Will Open With 'John Wick' Spinoff 'Ballerina' A spokesperson for Cannes confirmed that a pedestrian had been injured, but referred other inquiries to City Hall. A spokesperson for City Hall did not immediately respond to a request for comment. It was not immediately clear what injuries the person had suffered, but according to Screen International, 'A man was…seen lying on the ground with blood coming from his head, being attended to by fellow pedestrians, and emergency services were called.' Another witness told the AFP: 'There was a terrible gust of wind and suddenly I heard screaming. I turned around and saw a palm tree that had been uprooted, a palm tree that was in poor condition…and it had knocked the person to the ground, who was seriously injured.' The weekend is filled with high-profile premieres including 'Nouvelle Vague,' Richard Linklater's look at the making of Jean-Luc Godard's 'Breathless,' and 'Die My Love,' a Lynne Ramsay thriller withJennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson. There was also a press conference for Ari Aster's 'Eddington,' a look at the COVID lockdowns that stars starring Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Austin Butler, and Emma Stone. Several other star-studded premieres will take place in the coming days, including those for Spike Lee's 'Highest 2 Lowest,' which will bring out Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky, and Wes Anderson's 'The Phoenician Scheme,' which stars Benicio del Toro, Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Cera, Jeffrey Wright, Scarlett Johansson, and Tom Hanks. Earlier in the week, Tom Cruise hit the red carpet for the premiere of 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.' The Croisette is often packed with tourists hoping to catch a glimpse of Hollywood stars, as well as studio executives, sales agents and journalists hustling from one meeting to another. 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
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fionnuala Halligan Appointed Red Sea Film Festival Director of International Programs
Film critic Fionnuala Halligan has been appointed director of international programs at Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Film Festival. Fionnuala, who has long been chief critic for the U.K.'s Screen International, where she also served as executive editor, started her career in media as film critic for the South China Morning Post in Hong Kong, where she was based for 12 years. She more recently worked as a programmer for the Macao International Film Festival for five years (2016 – 2021) alongside her work at Screen. Fionnula is a member of the London Film Critics' Circle, BAFTA and the European Film Academy, and a top-rated critic on Rotten Tomatoes. More from Variety 'Ida' and 'Corpus Christi' Stars Unite for 'The Time That Never Came' as Dystopian Melodrama Debuts First Look, Locks a Private View as Co-Producer (EXCLUSIVE) MPX Launches Sales on Michael Shannon Darts Comedy 'Bulls' in Cannes (EXCLUSIVE) Viola Davis' Ashé Ventures Boards Maria Farinha Filmes' Biopic of Trailblazing Black Gymnast Daiane dos Santos (EXCLUSIVE) Fionnuala will replace critic Kaleem Aftab who stepped down as the Red Sea fest's director of international programming in March following a four-year stint. She will be working alongside Red Sea's director of Arab programs and film classics Antoine Khalife to shape and curate the Jeddah-based fest's line-up. 'Finn has been a collaborator and supporter of ours from the beginning, and she has both impeccable taste and a deep appreciation for cinema from across the world – particularly in Asia, a region we've increasingly championed as an organisation as our remit broadens,' said Shivani Pandya-Malhotra, Managing Director of the Red Sea Film Foundation in a statement. 'We are so thrilled to have her joining us to head up our international offering, which has been a cornerstone of our festival and continues to gain prestige and stature on the global circuit with each edition.' Commented Halligan: 'It's a privilege to be joining the Red Sea Film Foundation in this new role. As I complete my tenure at Screen, I look forward to fully taking on the role after the Cannes Film Festival and working closely with the team to further shape and expand the festival's international programming.' The upcoming fifth edition of the Red Sea Film Festival will run Dec. 4-13 in Jeddah, on the Red Sea's eastern 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
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Red Sea Hires Fionnuala Halligan As Director Of International Programmes
Veteran journalist and programmer Fionnuala Halligan has been hired as the Red Sea Film Festival's Director of International Programmes. Halligan replaces Kaleem Aftab, who stepped down late last year. Her remit will include working alongside Director of Arab Programs and Film Classics Antoine Khalife to shape and curate the festival's line-up. More from Deadline Saudi Film Industry Pioneer Faisal Baltyuor Appointed CEO Of The Red Sea Film Foundation Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Souk Market Enjoys Busiest Year Ever As It Doubles Exhibitor Numbers & Draws Industry Heavyweights International Insider: Disney's Pursuit Of BBC Supremo; Golden Globe Trotting; Stars Shine On Red Sea Fest Halligan was a longtime critic at Screen International. She began her career in media working at the South China Morning Post in Hong Kong. She also served as a consultant to and an international programmer for the Macao International Film Festival for five years. She is a member of the London Film Critics' Circle, BAFTA, and the European Film Academy. 'It's a privilege to be joining the Red Sea Film Foundation in this new role,' Halligan said in a statement. 'As I complete my tenure at Screen, I look forward to fully taking on the role after the Cannes Film Festival and working closely with the team to further shape and expand the festival's international programming.' Shivani Pandya-Malhotra, Managing Director of the Red Sea Film Foundation, added: 'Finn has been a collaborator and supporter of ours from the beginning, and she has both impeccable taste and a deep appreciation for cinema from across the world – particularly in Asia, a region we've increasingly championed as an organisation as our remit broadens. We are so thrilled to have her joining us to head up our international offering, which has been a cornerstone of our festival and continues to gain prestige and stature on the global circuit with each edition.' This year's Red Sea Film Festival runs from 4–13 December. Best of Deadline Everything We Know About The 'Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping' Movie So Far TV Show Book Adaptations Arriving In 2025 So Far Book-To-Movie Adaptations Coming Out In 2025
