The prestigious Cannes Film Festival has announced that acclaimed South Korean director Park Chan-wook will preside over the jury for its 79th edition. Known for his previous works such as “Oldboy” and “The Handmaiden,” Park will make history as the first South Korean to hold this position in the festival’s nearly eight-decade existence. This appointment follows his recent success with the film “No Other Choice.” He joins the ranks of renowned directors, with Wong Kar-wai being the only other Asian filmmaker to have led the jury, doing so two decades ago.
In other entertainment news, actor Chris Pine is reportedly in discussions to co-star with Emma Stone in the upcoming romantic comedy titled “The Catch,” produced by Universal Pictures. Directed by Dave McCary, the film is based on a script written by Patrick Kang and Michael Levin. While plot details remain undisclosed, the project promises to be a two-hander featuring both actors prominently. The production team includes Ali Herting, Michael H. Weber, Shawn Levy, and Dan Levine.
New Horror Film and Fashion Documentary Announced
Filmmaker David F. Sandberg, known for his work on “Shazam” and “Annabelle: Creation,” is set to direct a new horror film titled “A Little Slice of Hell” for Paramount Pictures. This project adapts John Goodrich’s short story and follows two underpaid supermarket employees who encounter a customer from Hell, quite literally. The screenplay will be crafted by Greg Weidman and Geoff Tock. Producers for the film include Johnny Pariseau, Patrick Gooing, Molly Milstein, Jack Heller, Caitlin de Lisser-Ellen, and Lotta Losten.
Meanwhile, A24 has unveiled the trailer for “Marc by Sofia,” a documentary directed by Sofia Coppola that focuses on the life and career of renowned American fashion designer Marc Jacobs. The film will debut in theaters in New York on March 20, 2024, before being released nationwide on March 27, 2024. Jacobs, who served as the creative director of Louis Vuitton from 1997 to 2014, is celebrated as one of the most influential figures in the fashion industry.
In the realm of video games, Warner Bros. Games and DC have released a new cinematic clip for “LEGO® Batman™: Legacy of the Dark Knight.” The clip recreates the iconic museum defacement scene set to Prince‘s “Partyman” from the 1989 film “Batman.” The game is scheduled for release on May 29, 2024, available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
As these projects unfold, they highlight the diverse and vibrant landscape of contemporary cinema and entertainment, showcasing talent from various backgrounds and genres.
