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Photos of the Week: Tractor Race, Rocket Festival, Drone Evacuation

Photos of the Week: Tractor Race, Rocket Festival, Drone Evacuation

Published by José Betancourt

Michael Probst / AP A seagull catches a crab in the Baltic Sea in Burg on the island of Fehmarn, Germany, on May 14, 2026. \Kuba Stezycki / Reuters The Flowcopter FC100 heavy-lift unmanned aerial vehicle hovers with a dummy simulating an injured soldier during NATO’s Sword 26 exercise, as allied forces test drone-assisted casualty evacuation in Bemowo Piskie, Poland, on May 11, 2026. Chalinee Thirasupa / Reuters A man rides a modified farming tractor as he competes in an annual tractor race marking the start of the rice-farming season in Ayutthaya province, Thailand, on May 10, 2026. Dario Belingheri / Getty The peloton advances during heavy rain in the 2026 Giro d’Italia, Stage 5, from Praia a Mare to Potenza, on May 13, 2026, in Praia a Mare, Italy. Punit Paranjpe / AFP / Getty Flocks of flamingos congregate in a pond in Navi Mumbai, India, on May 12, 2026. Guillermo Arias / AFP / Getty Children play, climbing the Mexico-U.S. border wall during Mother’s Day celebrations in Playas de Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, …

Will Gillian Anderson’s Cannes Film Festival Acclaim Finally Spell Oscar Recognition?

Will Gillian Anderson’s Cannes Film Festival Acclaim Finally Spell Oscar Recognition?

Published by Sam Flores

Schoenbrun also has the added bonus this time of having two prestigious and well-known leading actors, with two great muses of the small screen from different generations: Gillian Anderson and Hannah Einbinder, the latter currently approaching the end of the HBO series Hacks. Einbinder plays the young and enthusiastic filmmaker. Anderson, whom Schoenbrun got to know as teenager surfing X-Files online forums, as she told A Rabbit’s Foot, plays the aging actor, a sort of postmodern Norma Desmond, eccentric with a very strong Southern accent. Laurent Hou/Getty Images It is certainly a brave role for a 57-year-old actor who made her film debut back in 1992. (The Turning was released a year before the series that made her famous.) Perhaps, though, it is a role like this that is required to garner the recognition that Anderson has been denied so far on the big screen, especially in terms of awards. It’s been a while since the big TV awards have been given to Anderson—she has a couple of Emmys and Golden Globes for giving life …

Isabella Rossellini to Receive Locarno Film Festival Excellence Award

Isabella Rossellini to Receive Locarno Film Festival Excellence Award

Published by Daniella Wilson

The Locarno Film Festival will celebrate Italian-American actress, model, filmmaker and icon Isabella Rossellini with its Excellence Award at its 79th edition this summer. Rossellini will be honored on the opening night of the festival, Wednesday Aug. 5 in the picturesque Swiss town’s Piazza Grande. “An icon of contemporary cinema, television, and fashion whose name is virtually synonymous with artistic daring and technical excellence, Rossellini has long fused the technical brilliance of Hollywood with the European spirit of artistic fearlessness across an extraordinary, multi-faceted, decades-long career,” Locarno organizers highlighted. “After first making a major cultural impact as a model, Rossellini seared herself into the collective imagination as the haunting Dorothy Vallens in David Lynch’s masterpiece Blue Velvet (1986), a role that blended glamour, raw vulnerability, and unforgettable intensity.” Added the festival: “Born of cinema royalty, Rossellini has left her distinct mark on film history, forging a career featuring collaborations with filmmakers like Robert Zemeckis, David O. Russell, Taylor Hackford, Marjane Satrapi, Guy Maddin, the Taviani brothers, or of course, most memorably of all, David Lynch, …

Weekend tickets to Reading Festival plus a luxury pre-pitched tent

Weekend tickets to Reading Festival plus a luxury pre-pitched tent

Published by Daniella Wilson

Reading Festival 2026 is officially the hottest ticket this summer. With day tickets already snapped up and the countdown to August well underway, the FOMO is becoming very real. But don’t despair—we’ve teamed up with Nordic Spirit to offer one lucky reader and a guest the ultimate festival upgrade. We’re giving away a pair of Weekend Camping Guest tickets, complete with a pre-pitched tent for two. That means no wrestling with poles in the dark; just rock up, drop your bags, and dive straight into the music. The line-up of the summer This year’s bill is nothing short of historic. From the era-defining pop of Charli XCX and RAYE to the powerhouse vocals of Florence + The Machine and the lyrical mastery of Dave, this is a generational line-up. With a brand-new dance-focused arena and exclusive UK performances from the likes of Chase & Status and Skepta, Richfield Avenue is the only place to be from August 27–30. Discover a vape-free festival experience Nordic Spirit nicotine pouches offer a discreet, smoke-free alternative (Nordic Spirit) After …

Gillian Anderson unveils new 80s inspired look as she steps out with a mane of tumbling curls at Cannes Film Festival

Gillian Anderson unveils new 80s inspired look as she steps out with a mane of tumbling curls at Cannes Film Festival

Published by Daniella Wilson

Gillian Anderson has always had a knack for surprising her fans, and her latest appearance at the Cannes Film Festival may be one of her most striking transformations yet. The 57-year-old actress stepped out at the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 13 for the Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma photocall, unveiling a bold new 80s inspired look that instantly set social media alight.  Known for her sleek, polished style, Gillian swapped her signature straight locks for a voluminous cascade of blonde curls, and the result was nothing short of show-stopping. © Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images Gillian Anderson unveils wild curls Leaning playfully over a balcony as photographers clamoured below, the actress radiated confidence and joy, her tumbling curls catching the light and framing her face in soft, dramatic waves. In another moment, she glanced over her shoulder with effortless poise, offering a glimpse of the intricate detailing on her gown — and, of course, that headline-making hair. For the occasion, Gillian wore a sleeveless ivory Miu Miu dress adorned with delicate floral …

Cannes 2026: Park Chan-wook and Demi Moore ready to judge festival contenders – arts24

Cannes 2026: Park Chan-wook and Demi Moore ready to judge festival contenders – arts24

Published by Sam Flores

To display this content from YouTube, you must enable advertisement tracking and audience measurement. Accept Manage my choices One of your browser extensions seems to be blocking the video player from loading. To watch this content, you may need to disable it on this site. Try again arts24 © FRANCE 24 Issued on: 13/05/2026 – 17:36Modified: 13/05/2026 – 17:36 13:20 min From the show Reading time 1 min It’s Day 1 of the annual cinematic marathon for the Cannes  jury weighing up the features in competition for the Palme d’Or, with 22 films to consider. Critic Emma Jones tells us more about the members of director Park Chan-wook’s jury, and we discuss the first two competition screenings: “Nagi Notes” and “A Woman’s Life”, as well as the hotly anticipated features from Asghar Farhadi, Pedro Almodovar and Cristian Mungiu. Source link

Cannes Film Festival 2026: The biggest talking points from day one

Cannes Film Festival 2026: The biggest talking points from day one

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter The 79th Cannes Film Festival has officially commenced, ushering in 12 days of highly anticipated premieres and cinematic showcases that will culminate on 23 May with the presentation of the prestigious Palme d’Or. The opening day saw a blend of celebratory tributes, powerful political statements, and unexpected appearances, setting a dynamic tone for the festival. Among the first honours bestowed was an honorary Palme d’Or to acclaimed filmmaker Peter Jackson. Introduced by Elijah Wood, who famously played Frodo Baggins in Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy, the New Zealand director expressed his surprise. “I’ve never figured out why I’m getting a Palme d’Or. I’m not a Palme d’Or sorta guy,” he quipped. The tribute concluded with a rendition of The Beatles’ “Get Back,” a nod to Jackson’s lauded 2021 documentary, as the director was seen mouthing the lyrics from the stage. …

From mountain photography to ice-climbing – try it all at this summer festival in the French Alps | Alps holidays

From mountain photography to ice-climbing – try it all at this summer festival in the French Alps | Alps holidays

Published by Sam Flores

After a day spent hiking across the Col d’Entrèves glacier, a sugar hit is required. I descend on the cable car and join the queue at the ice-cream counter. Above me, surrounded by jagged peaks, looms the huge white figure of Mont Blanc, serene and pure against a brilliant blue sky. Although it’s late afternoon, people are still heading up the mountain, and there are two clear groups. On one side are the tourists, who are about to be lifted into unfamiliar frozen realms at 3,375 metres (11,072ft), hoping to grab a picture and return. Mixed among them are the weathered faces of mountain experts: hikers confidently heading for a high-altitude hut, or climbers with coils of rope. How many of those tourists, I wonder, are wishing they could be mountaineers, secretly regretting the twists of fate that kept them away from that path? But all is not lost. The aspiring adventurer, no matter what age or background, can begin the journey to competence in the mountains. The annual mountain festival I am attending aims …

The 41 Most Memorable Looks in Cannes Film Festival History

The 41 Most Memorable Looks in Cannes Film Festival History

Published by Sam Flores

In 2018, Kristen Stewart was a member of the Cannes Film Festival jury. She also—gasp!—took off her heels, contesting a historic ban on flat shoes at the famed red carpet. This is one of many unforgettable moments at the Cannes Film Festival, where Sharon Stone served as muse to the mononymous designer Valentino at the premiere of a documentary on his life. Cannes is also where Yseult, the French singer, broke through when she wore a custom recreation of the famed Dior New Look from 1947, tailored entirely to her proportions. It’s also where, last year, Alexander Skarsgård wore those Saint Laurent thigh high boots on the red carpet, you know the ones. Despite being known for its strict red carpet dress code, Cannes is also where many stars bare the most skin. There’s Cameron Diaz in 2002, wearing a sheer dress that if at the time was scandalous today is, merely, standard. That may be because in 2021, Bella Hadid broke the internet when she took the red carpet in a Schiaparelli couture fabrication …

See All the Cannes Film Festival Red Carpet 2026 Fashion, Outfits, & Looks

See All the Cannes Film Festival Red Carpet 2026 Fashion, Outfits, & Looks

Published by Sam Flores

As the Cannes Film Festival 2026 begins on Tuesday, May 12, and runs through Saturday, May 23, actors, directors, producers, and more descend on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet in support of the 21 films competing for the coveted Palme d’Or, the annual international festival’s highest honor. With the Croisette, the region’s picturesque stretch of beautiful beaches dotted with luxury hotels and high-end shopping, serving as a backdrop, the Cannes Film Festival fashion is unique in that it’s to be admired on and off the red carpet. It’s here at the Cannes Film Festival that stars have plenty of opportunities to showcase their style. Sure, you can expect starry, world-premiere screenings at the Grand Théâtre Lumière, but there are also press conferences, photo-calls, parties, and galas galore where attendees can make a fashion statement in something as simple as jeans and a T-shirt. Last year, Elle Fanning did just that when she appeared at a photo-call for Sentimental Value, Joachim Trier’s tragicomedy (which went on to win best international feature film at the Oscars …