Canadian Michael Ignatieff receives the Princess of Asturias prize

Canadian Michael Ignatieff receives the Princess of Asturias prize

Popular essayist, host of programs on politics and the arts on the BBC, former MP in Canada, he is considered “an essential reference in a present loaded with wars” by the Spanish foundation. After the French historian Hélène Carrère d’EncausseCanadian writer and former politician Michael Ignatieff, 77, received the Princess of Asturias Award for social … Read more

As in Hollywood, French actors demand fair remuneration from streaming platforms

As in Hollywood, French actors demand fair remuneration from streaming platforms

Berling, Magimel, Lhermitte… The standoff won by American cinema professionals inspires 7,000 French actors and artists who demand a fair distribution of profits for productions from Netflix, Amazon, Apple and others. There are seven thousand of them, up in arms against the wage injustices of their profession. And they are ready to strike, like Hollywood. … Read more

The Academy of Oscars hopes to raise $500 million in funds for the centennial of the ceremony

The Academy of Oscars hopes to raise 0 million in funds for the centennial of the ceremony

The fundraising campaign called “Academy100” aims to diversify funding for the big annual cinema evening. The Academy has already raised more than $100 million in pledges. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences launched a major fundraising campaign Friday to raise $500 million in preparation for the upcoming centennial of Oscars in 2028. The … Read more

the Olympic flame on the steps at the Cannes Film Festival

the Olympic flame on the steps at the Cannes Film Festival

The Olympic flame will go up the steps at the Cannes Film Festival on May 21, carried by French Paralympic athlete Arnaud Assoumani, the organizers announced on Monday May 13. “Paris 2024, in agreement with the Cannes town hall, offers the flame to the Festival on its red carpet”they indicated in a press release, while … Read more