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Eric Cantona on His Lifelong Passion for Cinema, Being an Actor for 30 Years and Love for Ken Loach

The busiest actor in Cannes this year is a man considerably more famous for his artistry on the football field than on screen. Eric Cantona has an impressive three films in the festival, with the French soccer legend and Manchester United hero acting in two a...

Source: Variety • May 15, 2026

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‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Is First ‘Star Wars’ Movie to Be Shot Entirely in Los Angeles Thanks to California Tax Incentive, Says Director Jon Favreau

It’s been almost 50 years since the first “Star Wars” was released. And it’s taken that long for a movie in the beloved franchise — “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” — to be shot in Los Angeles. “I’d like to thank the California Film Commission for allow...

Source: Variety • May 15, 2026

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Music Industry Moves: Dawn Richard, Valerie June to Perform at Libera Indie Awards; Universal Music Expands Mental-Health Initiatives

R&B-pop artist Dawn Richard, singer-songwriter Valerie June, Nigerian guitar innovator Mdou Moctar and electronic artist Porches will perform at the 2026 Libera Awards, the Foundation for Independent Music and the American Association of Independent Music hav...

Source: Variety • May 14, 2026