Cannes Film Festival
Coverage of Cannes Film Festival in the Nexus archive.
- The $500K AI Film That "Premiered at Cannes" Was Not in the Official Festival
A $500,000 AI film titled 'Hell Grind' by Higgsfield claimed to have 'premiered at Cannes,' but it was not part of the official Cannes Film Festival. The article clarifies the distinction between the film's self-proclaimed premiere and the actual festival lineup.
- ByteDance AI films shake up Cannes as TikTok owner challenges Hollywood norms, budgets
ByteDance's AI-generated films, including The Golden Tomb Seeker and Series Tower, gained attention at Cannes Film Festival's Marché du Film, with Hell Grind drawing significant industry focus. The company is leveraging its Seedance 2.0 model to challenge Hollywood norms and commercialize AI film production.
- Actor Javier Bardem accuses Trump, Netanyahu of 'f---ing toxic male behavior' over Gaza, Iran
Actor Javier Bardem accused President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of toxic male behavior over their actions in Gaza and Iran. Bardem made these comments while promoting his new film at the Cannes Film Festival. He also spoke out against Israel's treatment of Gaza, which he believes is genocide.
- Cannes AI film festival raises eyebrows – and questions about future
The World AI Film Festival (WAIFF) showcased AI-generated films with surreal imagery at Cannes, contrasting with the Cannes Film Festival's ban on AI in its Palme d’Or competition. The event highlights growing investment and attention from Hollywood studios and big-tech backers, signaling a potential shift in cinema's future.
- Putin's new critics: The celebrity influencers warning Russians might 'snap'
Celebrity influencers in Russia are emerging as critics of President Vladimir Putin, warning that the public might 'snap' under ongoing pressures. The article highlights Russian TV presenter and model Victoria Bonya, who attended the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, as an example of such figures.