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19-05-2025
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IndieWire Announces Inaugural Future of Filmmaking Summit at the American Pavilion at Cannes
IndieWire is proud to announce its inaugural Future of Filmmaking summit at the American Pavilion at Cannes, May 15-18. With four panels across four days, these lively conversations will speak to where the industry is going and the opportunities for emerging creatives at a time of unprecedented change. The summit is presented by United for Business. Richard Linklater will be our keynote chat in conversation with Eric Kohn, artistic director of Southampton Playhouse. The ultimate outsider-insider, Linklater has been a celebrated filmmaker for over 30 years. Before he became a Cannes regular, he was a cinephile who worked tirelessly to build a film culture in Austin, Texas. More from IndieWire 'Spring Breakers' Sequel Announced Sans Harmony Korine AMC Will Soon Offer Half-Off Pricing on Wednesdays, but Other Theaters Won't Follow Suit Just Yet The 'many hats' ethos he brought to the early days of the Austin Film Society — funding it with money earned on an offshore oil rig, and later as a bellhop — still reflects the kind of 'get 'er done' scrappiness that filmmaking demands today. With Linklater's new film debuting at Cannes, 'Nouvelle Vague,' he looks back to the start of the French New Wave, the legendary movement that reenergized cinema at another inflection point in the medium's history. He'll speak to why he's more excited about the future of film than he's been in years and why he believes that the Austin Film Society model can be exported to other cities to expand the film-culture footprint. Our panel on the future of international production will be a hot-button topic at a moment when Trump is tacking tariffs on 'foreign movies.' Harris-Bridson will lead a conversation with Watch This Ready executive vice president Emily Korteweg; Fabula North America head of film and TV, Andrew Hevia; Mandalay Pictures president Jason Michael Berman; and Oxbelly executive director Caroline von Kuhn. IndieWire editor at large Anne Thompson will also lead a one-on-one conversation with Mubi head of global distribution Arianna Bocco. She's one of the indie film world's most respected tastemakers and served as president of IFC Films, where she steered the release of major festival titles such as Venice Golden Lion winner 'Happening' as well as bold new visions from filmmakers making their feature debuts. Mubi broke through with last year's Cannes standout, 'The Substance'; with Bocco now at the helm and Mubi currently raising $100 million, the specialty streamer is poised for major expansion. We'll also host 'How to Survive and Thrive in the Age of AI,' moderated by former IndieWire editor Eric Kohn. It features Fable Studios CEO Edward Saatchi, Prezense/NVIDIA's Seth Piezas, DoubleEye Studios founder Kiira Benzing, Asteria Film Co. partner Paul Trillo, and Venice Immersive programmer Liz Rosenthal. The impact of this emerging technology on the future of filmmaking is the industry's favorite existential question and these are the people who can provide a sense of where it's going. Attendance for all panels requires a festival badge and American Pavilion membership, which can be purchased here. If you can't join us, we got you: Videos from the Future of Filmmaking summit will be published on IndieWire. Join us on the American Pavilion May 15-18. Dates and times follow. Thursday, May 1511:45amInternational Distribution: MUBI in Focus • Panelist: Arianna Bocco• Moderator: Anne Thompson Coming off a successful year that began with the launch of The Substance at the Cannes Film Festival, MUBI is riding high as the most promising international streaming entity with a global cinephile reach. The company recently hired veteran distribution executive Arianna Bocco, who ran acquisitions at IFC Films for nearly 20 years, as its SVP of Global Distribution. Bocco will share her insights on the increasing value of international territories in distribution strategy and how the landscape has changed. Friday, May 1611:00amThe Future of International Production• Panelists: Emily Korteweg (Producer, Splitsville), Andrew Hevia (Head of North American Production, Fabula), Jason Michael Berman (President, Mandalay Pictures), Caroline von Kuhn (Executive Director, Oxbelly)• Moderator: Dana Harris-Bridson As production faces increasing budgetary challenges in the U.S., more and more projects are migrating abroad. We will hear from veteran producers and financiers about how to navigate the opportunities and challenges of international co-productions. Saturday, May 172:30pmKeynote Chat: Richard Linklater• Moderator: Eric KohnSunday, May 1811:00amHow to Survive and Thrive in the Age of AI• Panelists: Edward Saatchi (Founder and CEO, Fable Studios), Kiira Benzing (Founder, DoubleEye Studios), Seth Piezas (Senior Product Manager, NVIDA/Founder, Prezense), Liz Rosenthal (Programmer, Venice Immersive), Paul Trillo (Partner, Asteria Film Co.)• Moderator: Eric Kohn The acceleration of artificial intelligence in recent years has led to rampant fears across the entertainment industry, some more founded than others. However, AI isn't going away – and its progress relates to broader changes to the future of storytelling as a whole. On this panel, we'll hear from creatives and executives about how to make the most of a new era defined by dramatic technological change. About United for Business: United's shared purpose is 'Connecting People. Uniting the World.' United offers the most diversified international route network among US airlines based on the number of international destinations served and is proud to offer a specialized travel product designed for the entertainment industry. United for Business comes with everything that will keep your production moving forward – reduced airfare, special rates for equipment, custom booking options, airport escort services and a dedicated entertainment support desk. For more information about United visit and to learn more about United for Business visit 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
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14-05-2025
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‘Spring Breakers 2' Set With New Cast: Bella Thorne, ‘Stranger Things' Star Grace Van Dien and More (EXCLUSIVE)
A sequel to Harmony Korine's cult classic 'Spring Breakers' that starred James Franco, Selena Gomez and Vanessa Hudgens is officially a go. 'Spring Breakers: Salvation Mountain' comes from the producers of the 2012 original but with an all new cast — including Bella Thorne. Replacing Korine in the director's chair will be Matthew Bright ('Freeway'). More from Variety Filmmaker Harmony Korine's EDGLRD Teams With High-End Gaming Accessory Company Higround for Limited Edition Keyboard (EXCLUSIVE) Bella Thorne Accuses Mickey Rourke of On-Set Misconduct: 'So Many Gross Stories of Things He Made Me Go Through' Harmony Korine's EDGLRD Inks First-Look Development Deal With Runway Capture — the recently-launched joint venture between Capstone Global and Signature Entertainment — is launching sales in Cannes. Alongside Thorne, 'Spring Breakers: Salvation Mountain' will star Ariel Martin ('Zombies 2'), Grace Van Dien ('Stranger Things') and True Whitaker ('Godfather of Harlem'). The four are set to play a group rebellious girls who hit the road for spring break in a crime thriller described as 'a bold new ride for Gen Z.' But, as per the synopsis, 'When their trip explodes out of control, they're forced to outrun the chaos they've created.' Producers of the original feature Muse Production's Chris Hanley ('American Psycho,' 'The Virgin Suicides') and Jordan Gertner ('Bully') have reteamed for the sequel. Capstone Studios serves as financiers, with global sales being handled by Capture's Ella Field, Asia Muci, Emilie Barra and Nathan Wang. 'We're thrilled to be working with Christian and Capture on Spring Breakers – Salvation Mountain and excited to keep exploring bold, new, disruptive stories around that wild, fever-dream of youth,' said Chris Hanley and Jordan Gertner. 'The desire for Spring Break to go on forever is something we've never let go of.' Korine's 'Spring Breakers' went on to gross over $30 million at the global box office from a $5 million budget and solidified itself as a cult hit. A sequel involving Christian extremists — 'Spring Breakers: The Second Coming' — was first announced in 2014 with Jonas Åkerlund attached and Irvine Welsh writing. By 2017, the project had been shelved in favor of digital series which never materialized. 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
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26-03-2025
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Selena Gomez Says ‘Women Have it Much Worse' Dealing With Social Media Hate: ‘It's The Character That Gets Judged'
Selena Gomez says that when it comes to dealing with negative social media comments, women have it worse. During a recent appearance on the 'On Purpose with Jay Shetty Podcast,' Gomez and her fiancé, Benny Blanco, discussed social media hate. While Blanco said he doesn't read into what people think about him, Gomez shared a different view on the topic. More from Variety Taylor Swift Breaks 100-Day Instagram Hiatus to Praise Selena Gomez's 'I Said I Love You First': 'I Love This Album So Much' Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Release Collaborative Album 'I Said I Love You First' Selena Gomez Crashes 'Spring Breakers' Imax Screening in New York and Previews New Song With Benny Blanco: 'One of My Favorite Movies Ever' 'I was also going to point out that women have it much worse,' Gomez said. 'From my perspective, it's pretty wild, and I think this isn't news to anybody, that obviously women have a lot more intense feelings from their appearance to what they're wearing to everything.' Gomez explained that her online perception affects how she prepares for red carpets. 'When I get prepared for an event, 90 percent of the time I'm just like, 'I just hope I can take the picture and sit down.'' Gomez said, 'It's the character that gets judged, it's the way I'm not white enough, I'm not Mexican enough.' She continued, 'There's just so many different things that come up in my face that I can't help but see, but I fall victim to looking at things, and it really doesn't add to your life, but it's just so difficult. From the choices of people you date…it's like nobody cares about those kind of things with men.' Gomez said that recently, 'everyone' online 'had something to say' about her weight. 'Oh yeah, my weight's a big one too,' she said. 'It's really making me sad and — not even sad cause, I'm not a victim…I just think it's made me a tad bitter, and I feel really guilty for saying that, but it's true.' Best of Variety The Best Celebrity Memoirs to Read This Year: From Chelsea Handler to Anthony Hopkins New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Oscars 2026: First Blind Predictions Including Timothée Chalamet, Emma Stone, 'Wicked: For Good' and More
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22-03-2025
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Taylor Swift Breaks 100-Day Instagram Hiatus to Praise Selena Gomez's ‘I Said I Love You First': ‘I Love This Album So Much'
Taylor Swift returned to Instagram Saturday after not posting on the app for 100 days to praise Selena Gomez's 'I Said I Love You First,' the 'Only Murders in the Building' star's new musical collaboration with her fiancé Benny Blanco. '[Selena Gomez] & [Benny Blanco] I LOVE THIS ALBUM SO MUCH OH MY GODDDDDDDDDDDD,' Swift wrote on Instagram Stories, sharing a link to the album. More from Variety Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Release Collaborative Album 'I Said I Love You First' Selena Gomez Crashes 'Spring Breakers' Imax Screening in New York and Previews New Song With Benny Blanco: 'One of My Favorite Movies Ever' Hackers Stole Hundreds of Taylor Swift Eras Tour Tickets and Sold Them for $600,000, Prosecutors Say The 14-song record is Gomez's first major musical release since her 2020 album 'Rare.' While her fans are certainly pleased that the current queen of pop shared the project on social media, they're also expressing frustration with other artists who are not showing support despite the fact Gomez has supported them in the past. Prior to Swift's glowing endorsement, one popular Gomez fan account posted to X, 'No celebrity supporting Selena Gomez's new album except Becky G. Not Even Taylor Swift.' The post has since been taken down. Fans are also upset with Gomez's label Interscope Records, saying that it has not properly promoted the project since its March 21 release. '[Interscope Records] must really love losing money by not promoting one of their biggest artists,' wrote one fan on X. Ahead of the album's release, Spotify posted a teaser in the form of a one-on-one sitdown between Blanco and Gomez. The 33-minute conversation took listeners behind the writing process of 'I Said I Love You First.' 'We'd get up in the morning and have a conversation. But our conversation was never led going, 'What are we going to write in the album?'' Gomez said. 'I was constantly just writing whatever you said wherever we were,' Blanco added. 'Sometimes, you'd be saying something really important, and I didn't know if you even realized, but I would always open my phone and be like, 'Fuck, that's such a good line for a song.'' Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Oscars 2026: First Blind Predictions Including Timothée Chalamet, Emma Stone, 'Wicked: For Good' and More What's Coming to Disney+ in March 2025
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21-03-2025
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Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Release Collaborative Album ‘I Said I Love You First'
Love is in the air following the release of Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's joint album, 'I Said I Love You First.' The couple debuted the 14-song project on Thursday night, along with a music video for 'Younger and Hotter.' The video starts with a melancholic Gomez laying in the couch of a home covered in linens. Gomez leaves the room only to reveal it's actually a set. 'I hate what I wore / But I hate myself more / For thinking you were different / Wish I never loved you,' Gomez sings in 'Younger and Hotter. 'We're not getting any younger / But your girlfriends seem to.' More from Variety Selena Gomez Crashes 'Spring Breakers' Imax Screening in New York and Previews New Song With Benny Blanco: 'One of My Favorite Movies Ever' Nude Lips Reigned at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party Selena Gomez and Gracie Abrams Release Video for 'Call Me When You Break Up' Ahead of the album, Spotify released footage of a one-on-one conversation between the couple as a teaser. The 33-minute video revealed the couple's writing process — 'We'd get up in the morning and have a conversation. But our conversation was never led going, 'What are we going to write in the album?'' Selena said. Blanco also said he felt like Gomez's 'personal journal' throughout the making of the album. 'I was constantly just writing whatever you said wherever we were,' Blanco said. 'Sometimes, you'd be saying something really important, and I didn't know if you even realized, but I would always open my phone and be like, 'Fuck, that's such a good line for a song.'' In this interview, the pair also confirmed collaborations with Finneas and Charli xcx, the latter on the song 'Bluest Flame.' The album also includes a collaboration with Gracie Abrams. 'More so than anything else, this isn't an album where I had any expectation because it's something we got to do together for us,' Blanco told Spotify. 'As a byproduct of who we both are, other people get to listen to this album… All in all, the best part about it was being able to spend time and make something that I love with the person I love.' Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Oscars 2026: First Blind Predictions Including Timothée Chalamet, Emma Stone, 'Wicked: For Good' and More What's Coming to Disney+ in March 2025
