Johnny Depp Returns to the Big Screen at Cannes Film Festival as Louis XV

Johnny Depp will open this year’s Cannes Film Festival with his French-language portrayal of King Louis XV in Jeanne du Barry, marking the actor’s first appearance in movie theatres since his widely followed defamation trial with his ex-wife last year. The film largely centres around the ruler’s eponymous famous mistress, who uses her wits to climb the social la...
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Overwatch 2’s PvE Hero Mode Has Been Cancelled to Focus on Live Game

Overwatch 2’s long-awaited PvE Hero mode has been scrapped. During a developer live stream, executive producer Jared Neuss confirmed that the work on the PvE Hero mode — involving talent trees and long-term power progression — is no longer in their plans. The mode was announced in 2019 as the main draw for the switch to Overwatch 2. Instead of wasting their time...
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Cannes Jury President Ruben Östlund and Members Back Hollywood Writers’ Strike

Ruben Östlund, head of this year's Cannes festival jury said he supports the screenwriters’ strike in Hollywood ahead of the opening ceremony for the industry shindig on the French Riviera. The strike in Hollywood kicked off on May 3 after negotiations between the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and major US studios and streaming services failed. The strike led to n...
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Loki Season 2 and Echo Set Premiere Dates for Disney+, Disney+ Hotstar: Details

Loki season 2 and Echo just got release dates for Disney+. During Disney’s Upfront presentation, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige confirmed that the Tom Hiddleston-led Loki season 2 will debut October 6, whereas Echo will be out on November 29. Loki marks the first Marvel Studios show to receive a sophomore run, while Echo drops all its episodes on the premiere ...
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