Keanu Reeves makes director debut with modern Kung Fu film By Mike Davidson

CANNES (Reuters) - He's played a science-fiction hero, policeman and even Hamlet. But now actor Keanu Reeves is taking on a new role - as director of a contemporary martial arts movie aimed at both Chinese and Western audiences.

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'Star Wars' to bring 'Rebels' to new animated Disney TV series LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Disney said on Monday it will produce a new Star Wars animated series to air on television in the fall 2014, giving fans of the science-fiction franchise fresh stories before the next live-action film hits theaters in 2015.

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Palestinian film of love and betrayal breaks new ground at Cannes By Belinda Goldsmith

CANNES (Reuters) - A tragic love story between two Palestinians living under Israeli occupation received a standing ovation at the Cannes film festival on Monday and broke new ground as the first film fully funded by the Palestinian cinema industry.

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Prince reigns over own music releases in new deal LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. singer Prince has signed a new deal with Kobalt Music Group to market and distribute his future work without giving up control over his rights, the company said on Monday.

The singer-songwriter, who is famed for changing his name to an unpronounceable symbol in a wr... ...Read More »

Factbox - Reviews for films in main competition at Cannes 2013 CANNES (Reuters) - This year 20 films are in the main competition at the Cannes film festival, all vying for the coveted Palme d'Or award for best picture that will be handed out on May 26.

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Week two of Cannes film festival gets off to explosive start By Alexandria Sage

CANNES (Reuters) - Japanese director Takashi Miike got the final week of the Cannes film festival off to an explosive start on Monday, with big budget cop thriller Shield of Straw a sharp contrast to the more intense, intimate movies screened so far.

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Jon Stewart's humor a hit with millions of envious Chinese By Jane Lee

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Humor may not always translate well, but Jon Stewart is picking up millions of fans in China, where his gloves-off political satire is refreshing for many in a country where such criticism is a rarity - especially when directed at their own leaders.

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Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift big winners at Billboard Awards (Reuters) - Pop stars Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift won the big prizes on Sunday at the Billboard Music Awards, which also honored legendary performers Madonna and Prince.

Bieber, who was named top male artist, also performed at the show at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. He also... ...Read More »

Cannes: where celebrity sells and celebrities sell By Belinda Goldsmith

CANNES (Reuters) - Film stars come to Cannes to promote themselves and their projects - so where better to launch a wry documentary bemoaning the seeming dominance of celebrity pulling-power over content?

With parties, pitching and paparazzi alrea... ...Read More »

'Star Trek' sequel tops weekend box office in North America (Reuters) - Sci-fi movie Star Trek Into Darkness journeyed to the top of weekend box office charts as the latest voyage of the Starship Enterprise pulled in $70.6 million at U.S. and Canadian theaters.

The new 3D installment in the Star Trek franchise knocked the mighty Iron Man 3 to... ...Read More »