George Lucas to receive honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival
8 months, 1 week ago

George Lucas to receive honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival

The Hindu  

Hollywood veteran George Lucas will be felicitated with an honorary Palme d’Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, the festival organisers have announced. Lucas, best known for creating the long-running and smash hit franchises Star Wars and Indiana Jones, will receive the honour at the closing ceremony of the film gala on May 25. Previous recipients of the honorary Palme d’Or include Michael Douglas, Tom Cruise, Forest Whitaker and Jodie Foster as well as Harrison Ford, a regular leading man for Lucas in Star Wars and Indiana Jones movies. The 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival will be held from May 14 to 25.

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Aditi Rao Hydari to attend the Cannes Film Festival
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Aditi Rao Hydari to attend the Cannes Film Festival

Hindustan Times  

While Aishwarya is a regular at Cannes, Aditi made her debut at the festival in 2022. The 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival is scheduled to take place from May 14 to 25. Meanwhile, actor Sobhita Dhulipala will also be walking on the red carpet at the 77th Cannes Film Festival on the French Riviera. This year, the Palme …

Meryl Streep To Receive The Honorary Palme D’Or At Cannes Opening Ceremony
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Meryl Streep To Receive The Honorary Palme D’Or At Cannes Opening Ceremony

News 18  

Oscar-winning Hollywood actress Meryl Streep is all set to receive the honorary Palme d’Or Award at the opening ceremony of the upcoming 77th Cannes Film Festival. Meryl Streep Feels ‘Honoured’ to Be Chosen for the Prestigious Award The Devil Wears Prada actress will kick off Cannes 2024 with the awards list given by the President of the Jury, Greta Gerwig. …

Meryl Streep set to receive Cannes honorary Palme D'Or
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Meryl Streep set to receive Cannes honorary Palme D'Or

The Hindu  

Meryl Streep will be honoured with a special Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival's opening ceremony on May 14, organizers announced Thursday. Because she has spanned almost 50 years of cinema and embodied countless masterpieces, Meryl Streep is part of our collective imagination, our shared love of cinema." Streep's participation in the Cannes opening will mark the beginning of …

Meryl Streep to receive honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes 2024, calls it 'thrilling'
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Meryl Streep to receive honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes 2024, calls it 'thrilling'

India Today  

The 77th Cannes Film Festival is set to honour veteran actor Meryl Streep with the prestigious Palme d'Or at its opening ceremony on May 14. Streep, who will also be the guest of honour at the ceremony, is expected to inaugurate the festival with the awards list presented by jury president Greta Gerwig. The festival will also feature other Hollywood …

George Lucas to receive honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival
8 months, 2 weeks ago

George Lucas to receive honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival

Hindustan Times  

George Lucas will receive an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival next month, festival organisers announced on Tuesday. Lucas will be honoured at the closing ceremony to the 77th French film festival on May 25. George Lucas will receive an honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival this year He joins a short list of those to receive …

George Lucas to receive honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival
8 months, 2 weeks ago

George Lucas to receive honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival

The Independent  

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George Lucas to receive honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival
8 months, 2 weeks ago

George Lucas to receive honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival

Associated Press  

George Lucas will receive an honorary Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival next month, festival organizers announced Tuesday. Lucas will be honored at the closing ceremony to the 77th French film festival on May 25. I am truly honored by this special recognition which means a great deal to me.” The Cannes Film Festival runs May 14-25. The closing …

Cannes 2023: Harrison Ford bids adieu to Indiana Jones with ‘Dial of Destiny’
1 year, 7 months ago

Cannes 2023: Harrison Ford bids adieu to Indiana Jones with ‘Dial of Destiny’

The Hindu  

As the Cannes Film Festival crowd stood in rapturous applause, a visibly moved Harrison Ford stood on the stage, trying to keep his emotions in check. “And I just saw my life flash before my eyes — a great part of my life, but not all of my life.” If last year's Cannes was partially defined by its tribute to …

‘Indiana Jones’ swings into Cannes Film Festival; Harrison Ford honored before joyous festivalgoers
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Indiana Jones’ swings into Cannes Film Festival; Harrison Ford honored before joyous festivalgoers

Associated Press  

CANNES, France — Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford swung into Cannes on Thursday for the world premiere of “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” in one of the most anticipated events of the French Riviera festival. Ford, 80, who has said “Dial of Destiny” will be his last performance as the character, also received an honorary Palme d’Or from …

Cannes Film Festival to honour Michael Douglas with honorary Palme d'Or
1 year, 7 months ago

Cannes Film Festival to honour Michael Douglas with honorary Palme d'Or

Hindustan Times  

The 76th Cannes Film Festival will award an honorary Palme d'Or to American actor Michael Douglas. Douglas said : “It is always a breath of fresh air to be at Cannes, which has long provided a wonderful platform for bold creators, artistic audacities and excellence in storytelling. After more than 50 years in the business, it’s an honour to return …

Michael Douglas to receive honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival
1 year, 7 months ago

Michael Douglas to receive honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival

The Hindu  

Veteran Hollywood star Michael Douglas will be felicitated with an honorary Palme d’Or at the 76th Cannes Film Festival. It’s an honour to return to the prestigious film gala and attend the opening ceremony, said Douglas, who has delivered hits such as The China Syndrome, Wall Street, Fatal Attraction, Basic Instinct and Behind the Candelabra in his career of over …

Cannes Film Festival 2022: Deepika Padukone, Rebecca Hall announced as jury; Vincent Lindon to lead
2 years, 7 months ago

Cannes Film Festival 2022: Deepika Padukone, Rebecca Hall announced as jury; Vincent Lindon to lead

Firstpost  

The 75th Cannes Film Festival will run from 17 to 28 May A year after starring in the Cannes Film Festival Palme d’Or winner Titane, French actor Vincent Lindon will preside over the jury deciding the top prize at this year’s festival. The Cannes Film Festival announced Tuesday that Lindon will be jury president at next month’s festival in the …

Cannes Film Festival 2021: Jodie Foster to receive honorary Palme d'Or at the opening ceremony
3 years, 6 months ago

Cannes Film Festival 2021: Jodie Foster to receive honorary Palme d'Or at the opening ceremony

Firstpost  

Jodie Foster on Palme d’Or: “Cannes is a festival to which I owe so much, it has completely changed my life” Veteran Hollywood actor and filmmaker Jodie Foster will receive the honorary Palme d’Or at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival, the organisers announced Wednesday. 🏆 A unique personality and a brilliant artistic journey: Jodie Foster will be the special guest …

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