‘Resurrection’ Brings Bi Gan Back to Cannes With a ‘Movie Monster’ That Showcases a Century of Cinema: ‘A Celebration of Life on This Earth’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Bi explains to EbMaster that he aimed to dissect the realm of spirits into six fundamental aspects. “Resurrection” introduces a cinematic beast, offering a retrospective journey through a century of films. These six elements – sight, sound, scent, taste, touch, and mind – serve as the foundation for the intricate chapters within the movie. This film marks Bi’s first feature since his groundbreaking 3D experiment “Long Day’s Journey Into Night,” which left audiences awestruck at film festivals in 2018.

Whac-A-Mole Film in Development From Mattel and TriStar Pictures

Whac-A-Mole is not just a game; it’s an uproarious test of quick reflexes that has brought laughter and a touch of mayhem to households for fifty years,” remarked Robbie Brenner, president of Mattel Films. “We can hardly contain our excitement as we join forces with TriStar Pictures to transform this beloved pastime into a thrilling, high-octane adventure on the big screen.

Wes Anderson’s Latest Film Scores Big: How Does It Compare to His Best Works?

Anderson’s cinematic journey kicked off with the films ‘Bottle Rocket’ and ‘Rushmore’, which garnered critical recognition in the late 1990s. However, it was ‘The Royal Tenenbaums’, released in 2001, that marked his first Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay. His subsequent works such as ‘The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou’, ‘The Darjeeling Limited’, and ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’ continued to boost his reputation. Notably, ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’ was nominated for the Best Animated Feature. Among his later achievements are ‘Moonrise Kingdom’, ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’, ‘Isle of Dogs’, ‘The French Dispatch’, ‘Asteroid City’, and the Oscar-winning short film ‘The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar’.

Disney Extends DAS Eligibility to One Year but Keeps Controversial Screening System

Earlier, the Duration of Authorized Stay (DAS) was extended gradually; initially from 30 to 120 days in May 2024, and later to 240 days in September. Now, the eligibility can stretch up to a whole year or as long as the ticket duration, whichever is less. On the surface, this seems like an administrative enhancement. However, for numerous visitors, the real challenge arises well before the countdown begins.

Scarlett Johansson’s Directorial Debut ‘Eleanor the Great’ Lands 5-Minute Cannes Ovation as She Praises Star June Squibb as ‘Truly Inspiring’

Johansson was accompanied by her influential agent and the CEO of CAA, Bryan Lourd. Meanwhile, her husband, Colin Jost from “Weekend Update”, showed up on his own and conversed with executives from Sony Pictures Classics, Tom Bernard and Michael Barker. Adrien Brody, the current best actor Oscar winner, and his partner Georgina Chapman were also in attendance, engaging in conversation with Jost.