Current Entertainment News Briefs: Cannes Highlights, New ‘Mad Max’ Stories, Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ Premiere, and More

French director Judith Godreche made waves at the Cannes Film Festival with her movie about the #MeToo movement, hoping to spark conversations on the matter. The festival welcomed her and the cast members on the red carpet, allowing them to share their message with the world.

Meanwhile, director George Miller teased more stories to come within the “Mad Max” universe, following the world premiere of “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” at Cannes. He hinted at the possibility of exploring the backstories of characters like Furiosa and Max in future films.

Legendary director Francis Ford Coppola also debuted his long-gestating project “Megalopolis” at Cannes, a sci-fi epic drawn from Roman history. This marks his return to the prestigious festival after decades, as he vies for the coveted Palme d’Or.

The star-studded event also saw the premiere of the action-packed “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” with Marvel’s Chris Hemsworth and rising star Anya Taylor-Joy gracing the red carpet. The movie promises to deliver dystopian thrills and glamour to audiences around the world.

In other entertainment news, Concord terminated its offer for Hipgnosis Songs Fund, while a new sports-streaming venture named Venu Sports, backed by Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros Discovery, is set to launch this fall.

As Hollywood continues to evolve, director Pamela Adlon emphasized the importance of friendship over romance in her comedy film “Babes.” Similarly, “Bridgerton” Season 3 dives into a friends-to-lovers romance, adding new depth to the beloved series.

Overall, the Cannes film market is gearing up for success after challenging pandemic years, with a record line-up enticing buyers from around the globe. With a vibrant international market on the horizon, the film industry looks poised for a resurgence.