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The Curious Case of Benicio del Toro in 'Jimmy P'

Sharon Waxman — Sat, 18 May 2013 10:29:59 +0000

A curious story debuted at the festival in main competition on Saturday with Arnaud Desplechin's "Jimmy P," telling of the relationship between a troubled native American vet, played by Benicio del Toro, and his equally idiosyncratic therapist, played by Mathieu Amalric.

The story of Jimmy Picard (del Toro) is true, and the film is based on a 1951 study by the French ethnopsychiatrist Georges Devereux (Amalric), which tracked the daily treatment of Picard's debilitating headaches, partial blindness and constant pain.

Wentworth Media Launches to Finance, Produce Movies

Sharon Waxman — Sat, 18 May 2013 09:03:54 +0000

A group of entertainment veterans have launched Wentworth Media & Arts, a London-based independent film finance, production and distribution company, led by the former chairman of EMI, Eric Luciano Nicoli, the company announced on Saturday.

According to a news release, the company will both acquire films and seek to produce three to four feature films per year "in various budget ranges." See Photos: The Scene at Cannes Film Festival 2013

The Scene at The Cannes Film Festival 2013 (Photos)

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:55:16 +0000

Hollywood hit the French Riviera for the opening festivities at the Cannes Film Festival this week

The Best, Worst, and Most Ridiculous of the Week: 14 Showbiz Stories You Can't Miss

Greg Gilman — Sat, 18 May 2013 02:17:30 +0000

How the Battle Over 'Star Trek' Rights Killed J.J. Abrams' Grand Ambitions: J.J. Abrams likes to go big or go home. But due to the "Star Trek" licensing and merchandising rights being split between CBS and Paramount, the multihyphenate wasn't allowed to go as big as he wanted to in 2009.

How Many Different Companies Can Bid on Hulu? Too Many

Lucas Shaw — Sat, 18 May 2013 02:30:26 +0000

What do Yahoo, Amazon, Time Warner Cable, DirecTV, the Chernin Group and Guggenheim Partners all have in common?

'Walking Dead' Alum Jon Bernthal in Negotiations to Join Brad Pitt in David Ayer's 'Fury' (Exclusive)

Jeff Sneider — Sat, 18 May 2013 02:10:48 +0000

"The Walking Dead" alum Jon Bernthal is in negotiations to star opposite Brad Pitt in David Ayer's "Fury," which Sony is onboard to distribute.

The WWII movie follows the commander of a Sherman tank and its five-man crew on a mission behind enemy lines in April 1945 as Nazi Germany collapses.

'Mike & Molly' Showrunner Mark Roberts Steps Down

Jethro Nededog — Sat, 18 May 2013 01:35:58 +0000

"Mike & Molly" creator Mark Roberts has stepped down as showrunner from the CBS comedy, an individual with knowledge of the situation told TheWrap.

Roberts has been with the comedy for its entire three-season run. He's leaving the show to focus on other projects.

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Yahoo Considering $1.1 Billion Purchase of Tumblr (Report)

Tim Kenneally — Sat, 18 May 2013 02:38:16 +0000

The board members of Yahoo are reportedly going on a shopping spree this weekend.

According to All Things D, the Yahoo board will meet on Sunday to consider purchasing Tumblr.

Cannes: Gunfire Interrupts TV Broadcast, Man Firing Blanks Taken Into Custody

Steve Pond — Sat, 18 May 2013 00:43:19 +0000

A man holding a fake hand grenade and firing blanks disrupted the filming of a French television show in Cannes on Friday, causing the crowd to flee the open-air broadcast and judges Christoph Waltz and Daniel Auteuil to be hustled off the set.

Police took the man into custody during the French show "Le Grand Journal," which was broadcasting live from an outdoor studio near the Cannes shoreline. The man, who was near the site, reportedly fired two blanks from a gun while holding the phony grenade.

Why 'The Great Gatsby' Reveals a Huge Divide Between Hollywood and Its Fans (Video)

Lucas Shaw — Sat, 18 May 2013 02:33:36 +0000

"The Great Gatsby" had all the makings of a flop. Warner Bros. delayed the movie's release because it wanted to reshoot certain scenes. Its new date landed the film between "Iron Man 3" and "Star Trek Into Darkness," two movies that were hits before the cameras started rolling.

Oscar Winner Ari Sandel to Direct 'The DUFF' for CBS Films (Exclusive)

Jeff Sneider — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:29:58 +0000

Ari Sandel won an Oscar in 2007 for his live-action short film "West Bank Story" and now he's attached to direct "The DUFF" for CBS Films, TheWrap has learned.

Josh A. Cagan ("Bandslam") adapted the coming-of-age novel by Kody Keplinger.

Justin Bieber Spanked Over Monkey Lodging Fees

Tim Kenneally — Sat, 18 May 2013 02:19:11 +0000

Justin Bieber has a monkey bill on his back.

The "Boyfriend" singer is on the hook for thousands of dollars stemming from a lodging bill for his pet capuchin monkey, which was confiscated by German authorities in March.

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'21 Jump Street' Villain Rob Riggle Joins Fox Comedy 'Let's Be Cops' (Exclusive)

Jeff Sneider — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:35:14 +0000

After finding himself on the wrong side of the law in "21 Jump Street," Rob Riggle is joining the police force himself. The actor's set to co-star in Luke Greenfield's comedy "Let's Be Cops," which will be distributed by 20th Century Fox.

Marton Csokas in Negotiations to Battle Denzel Washington in 'The Equalizer'

Jeff Sneider — Sat, 18 May 2013 01:43:05 +0000

With three major movies on the horizon, Marton Csokas is a hot commodity in Hollywood and now he's in negotiations to star opposite Denzel Washington in Antoine Fuqua's Sony drama "The Equalizer."

Washington stars as black ops vigilante Robert McCall, the former intelligence officer played by Edward Woodward on the 1980s television series created by Michael Sloan.

Jimmy Kimmel Revamps 'The Bachelor' ... With Babies (Video)

Tim Kenneally — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:57:54 +0000

Oh, baby! "The Bachelor" just got a radical new makeover.

Jimmy Kimmel offered an infantile take on ABC's dating competition show "The Bachelor" during Thursday's "Jimmy Kimmel" live, delivering the first -- and, thankfully, apparently not the last -- installment of "The Baby Bachelor."

See video: Jimmy Kimmel Makes 'Very, Very Drunk' Speech at Time 100 Gala

'Parks and Recreation's' Jerry Demonstrates How to Make a Plus-Size 'Abercrombie & Fitch' Shirt (Video)

Greg Gilman — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:15:28 +0000

"Parks and Recreation" star Jim O'Heir has found a solution for any plus-sized Abercrombie & Fitch shoppers. Make an XL or XXL shirt yourself!

The actor, who plays Jerry Gergich on the NBC comedy series, went shopping at the clothing chain for a sketch on Thursday night's "Jimmy Kimmel Live." The skit was inspired by a 2006 interview with the company's CEO Mike Jeffries, which went viral recently.

'Person of Interest' Co-Executive Producer Richard J. Lewis Steps Down (Exclusive)

Brent Lang — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:19:06 +0000

Richard J. Lewis is stepping down as co-executive producer and a frequent director on "Person of Interest," TheWrap has learned.

His contract expired this spring. Instead of renewing, Lewis opted to remain full-time in Los Angeles where he lives with family, according to an individual with knowledge of the situation. "Person of Interest" shoots in New York City and required frequent commuting.

AwesomenessTV Launches Channel for Guys (Like Jeffrey Katzenberg Said It Would)

Lucas Shaw — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:56:25 +0000

AwesomenessTV has launched AwesomenessX, a new YouTube channel for male teens and tweens to complement the company's flagship channel for female teens and tweens. AwesomenessX will focus on sports, gaming and comedy shows.

Weinstein Unveils Slate in Cannes: 'Osage' Shouts Oscars, 'Salinger' Intrigues

Sharon Waxman — Sat, 18 May 2013 00:48:20 +0000

The Weinstein Company unveiled its slate for the year at the Cannes Film Festival on Friday, giving a glimpse of their game plan for Oscar season, which includes an intriguing documentary-style feature about the elusive writer J.D. Salinger, a biopic on Nelson Mandela and a southern vehicle for A-list Actresses, "August: Osage County."

NBC's 'The Voice' Confirms Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton Returning

Jethro Nededog — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:23:50 +0000

The gang's back together!

NBC announced on Friday that pop diva Christina Aguilera and funk singer Cee Lo Green will be reuniting with pop star Adam Levine and country singer Blake Shelton for Season 5, as TheWrap was the first to report.

The network also said that Shakira and Usher are set to return on Season 6, which will air in midseason 2014.