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Last update: 4 hours agoCannes Kickoff: The 79th Cannes Film Festival is officially underway, but the buzz isn’t just about the films—Thierry Frémaux is pushing back hard on AI’s creep into filmmaking jobs, while major Hollywood studios are conspicuously absent. Palme d’Or Race: 22 contenders are in the running, with Park Chan-wook presiding over the jury and debates already swirling over “feminist washing” tied to the Thelma & Louise poster. Bollywood Spotlight: Alia Bhatt turned heads on arrival in a monochrome look, while Priyanka Chopra Jonas joined Mira Nair’s Amri cast as executive producer. Franchise News: Vin Diesel says Peacock is launching multiple Fast & Furious TV shows, with co-showrunners writing the pilot. Local Screenings: Coronado’s free summer cinema series kicks off June 13 with Wicked: For Good, and UK communities are hosting climate film nights with guided discussions. Off-Screen Reality: Sydney police allege a childcare worker used a hidden bathroom camera to film abuse material, leading to serious charges.
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