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Furiosa Returns to Cannes, as Stylish as Ever

Guess Who Didn’t Get the Memo? • Media companies pledged a new spirit of austerity last year — while their leaders reaped massive paydays

Matters of the Heart • Jennifer Connelly explains why her new sci-fi series is a love story — and why fans still adore ‘Labyrinth’

Hail, Caesar! • So many ‘Planets,’ so little time. Here’s what to know before heading into ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’

Talking Shop • On her new late-night QVC+ show, Busy Philipps isn’t selling, but you’re welcome to buy

Diamond in the Making • How Sanjay Leela Bhansali turned the core of an idea into ‘Heeramandi,’ Netflix’s biggest-budget Indian original

The Year of Double Emmys • January’s ceremony was great — so let’s celebrate like that again

Power of Women New York • Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum MAY 2

THE FAST AND THE FURIOSA • Anya Taylor-Joy steps into the starring role of George Miller’s big-budget ‘Fury Road’ prequel and stomps on the gas — even though she doesn’t have a driver’s license

CAN PAUL SCHRADER CHEAT DEATH? • Even with his health deteriorating, the acclaimed 77-year-old director is jetting off to Cannes with ‘Oh, Canada.’ Because it’s not over until it’s over

LOOKING FOR CASH IN CANNES • Will money be flowing on the Croisette again? The market is praying for bidding wars after the movie business slowed to a halt last year due to two unprecedented strikes

A New Look • Some of the season’s top TV series are led by powerful fresh voices

Tube Tops • Some of the most highly anticipated shows of the year bow in June

Universal Triumphs • The studio doubled down on big movies during a turbulent time in the biz and won

Brit Boom • Universal’s Sky Studios Elstree expands its overseas production footprint

Screen Gems • Focus Features’ Peter Kujawski bets on theatrical with more auteur-driven titles

Flowers for the Dame • Donna Langley sets the stage for her Kering Women in Motion honor

Driven to Succeed • Int’l Visionary Award honoree Pierre-Antoine Capton reflects on journey to Mediawan CEO

On the Lookout • Mediawan Pictures managing director Elisabeth d’Arvieu knows movie magic when she sees it

Man and Muppet • Ron Howard returns to Cannes with ‘Jim Henson Idea Man’

American Auteur • Film critic Janet Maslin re-examines Ron Howard’s work and discovers new depth

Great Expectations • Cities across Georgia build up production facilities and services to lure shoots beyond Atlanta

High Ratings • Georgia’s incentives remain popular despite legislative manipulation

Studio Systems • Outside Atlanta, large production complexes offer lots of space and amenities for shoots

Haute Shots • How France remodeled itself as a fashionable destination for Hollywood productions

Cause and Effects • French VFX sector growth fueled by incentives, expertise

The First Rock ’n’ Roll Reality Show • Rereleased and newly restored, ‘Let It Be’ is revealed to be the joyful documentary it always was

Now, New Voyagers • Ncuti Gatwa’s turn as the ancient Time Lord infuses the beloved series with euphoric thrills

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