Cannes, France — Acclaimed Italian filmmaker Alice Rohrwacher has been appointed President of the Caméra d’or Jury for the 78th Festival de Cannes, taking place this May. The Caméra d’or, one of the festival’s most prestigious awards, honors the best first feature film presented in the Official Selection, Critics’ Week, or Directors’ Fortnight. Rohrwacher, known for her poetic and dreamlike storytelling, follows last year’s co-presidency of Emmanuelle Béart and Baloji. She will present the coveted prize at the Closing Ceremony on Saturday, May 24. Reflecting on the significance of first-time filmmaking, Rohrwacher remarked, “First times are always important and they…
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Rosemary Moore, inventor of the original and ground-breaking 4 way stretch and crinkle fabric, together with Graduate Fashion Foundation has announced the shortlisted 3 finalists in an international fashion design competition. Students from the leading fashion and design universities across the UK and internationally were challenged to design a trend led womenswear S/S 2026 capsule collection utilising the famous MAXXAM® fabrics. Celebrating the fabric’s history the range had to be timeless, multi-purpose and include a minimum of one piece of swimwear. Judged by Rosemary and the team at Graduate Fashion Foundation, a shortlist of 3 winners has been announced. Ivo…
Midnight Cowboy is a classic 1969 Oscar winning film. 56 years later a musical stage version of if has just opened. Was it necessary to turn the film into a stage musical? Not at all. The film starred Jon Voight and Dustin Hoffman as two drifters trying to ecke out a living in NYC. For the stage version, Paul Jacob French is in the Voight role as Joe Buck, newly arrived in the big apple in order to seek a fortune. Max Bowden plays Rico ‘Ratso’ Rizzo – the role a young Dustin Hoffman played – a man with lots of…
The Attention Crisis: A Modern Epidemic Imagine a world where the average person checks their phone every 5 minutes, where endless notifications fracture concentration, and where the ability to read a book feels like a relic of the past. This is not dystopian fiction it’s our reality. Johann Hari’s Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention and How to Think Deeply Again confronts this crisis head-on, arguing that our collective inability to focus isn’t a personal failing but a systemic collapse engineered by tech giants, hustle culture and societal neglect. The Stats Don’t Lie: – The human attention span has…
Giannoulis Hotels & Resorts is celebrating the first full season of Giannoulis Ele Villas, two new neighbouring villas near Chania, Crete, with a tempting opening offer. Giannoulis Ele Villas, which opened in late 2024, have been designed to blend in with the beauty of their natural surroundings and offer unobstructed views of the Cretan Sea and the Gulf of Chania. Ele Mare Villa is situated directly on the 3km beach of Rapaniana village, while Ele Sole Villa is just a stone’s throw from the beachline. Sole translates to “Sun”, and Mare to “Sea”. The twin properties have a contemporary architectural…
Jewellery is an expression of confidence, an extension of who you are. The right piece can turn an ordinary outfit into a personal statement. For the office, a delicate pair of earrings or a thin bracelet can project professionalism while adding a touch of individuality. Scandinavian jewellery, with its minimalist elegance, finds the perfect balance between subtlety and sophistication. Scandinavian design with adaptability in mind Edblad, a Swedish jewellery brand, creates timeless designs that fit perfectly into everyday life. Their collection, available at https://www.edblad.com/en_uk, combines form and function, ensuring each piece is both beautiful and practical. Whether you’re presenting at…
NEW YORK, NY (April 14, 2025) – Today, marks the premiere of the official music video for “Higher Love” by DESI TRILL featuring DJ Khaled, Cardi B, Natania and Subhi. “Higher Love” is the first single from the Paramount Animations’ SMURFS Movie Soundtrack via Roc Nation Distribution. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13HpAc3f_qs “Higher Love” music video made its global broadcast premiere on NickMusic, MTV Live, MTVU, MTV Biggest Pop and across MTV’s global network of channels, as well as on the Paramount Times Square billboards. The music video, directed by Maya Table, edited by Mikey Rare, and produced by Claudia Rivas, gives a first…
Gent, Belgium – 15 April 2025 – As the World Soundtrack Awards prepare to celebrate their 25th anniversary, Film Fest Gent, in collaboration with Sabam, has unveiled an exciting new accolade: the WSAward for Belgian Film Composer of the Year. This prestigious prize aims to honour outstanding Belgian composers for their exceptional work over the past year. Powered by Sabam—the Belgian association for authors, composers, and publishers—the award is designed to highlight and elevate the national talent within the global film music scene. It will be presented for the first time during the milestone 25th edition of the World Soundtrack…
Adam is a fun-loving ‘influencer’ having the time of his life. But when he is struck down with a terminal condition, he faces losing everything, including the love of his life, Darryl. Adam and Darryl vow that this will not be the end. Instead they seek a completely new beginning and explore new ways to live. Adam will become a human cyborg! Supersonic Man combines jazz hands with high drama to tell a tale inspired by the true-life story of Peter Scott-Morgan, as depicted in the acclaimed 2020 C4 documentary, Peter – The Human Cyborg. Supersonic Man is a joyous…
As cherry blossoms bloom and temperatures rise, spring in Japan marks the beginning of a new season of exploration. While many venture out in groups, more and more outdoor enthusiasts are discovering the peace and empowerment that comes with solo camping. From quiet lakesides in Nagano to coastal escapes in Shikoku, solo camping offers a uniquely personal way to connect with nature, recharge mentally, and escape the noise of daily life. In this guide, we explore how to make the most of your spring solo camping adventure in Japan—what to pack, where to go, and how to ensure a safe…