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Shekhar Kapur To Direct Film On Vaccine Pioneer Waldemar Haffkine
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Shekhar Kapur To Direct Film On Vaccine Pioneer Waldemar Haffkine

https://deadline.com/2026/05/shekhar-kapur-direct-film-vaccine-pioneer-waldemar-haffkine-1236905998/
Deadline.com
  • Shekhar Kapur will direct Foreign Bodies, a biopic about Waldemar Haffkine, set to explore the scientist's impact on vaccinology.
  • The film follows Haffkine's work on cholera and plague vaccines and the persecution he faced in the British Raj era.
  • The project is produced by Helen Hadfield, Alexandra Stone, Egor Olesov, and J.D. Zacharias with a screenplay by Paul Twivy.
  • Casting discussions are underway at the Cannes market to engage potential partners.
  • Foreign Bodies is described as a large-scale character drama about persecution, exile, and scientific truth.
  • Kapur cites Lawrence of Arabia as a musical and narrative reference for Foreign Bodies.
  • Deadline confirms Haffkine's crucial role and the film’s historical scope for Cannes market investors.
  • The film’s producers are aligned with international partners across Odesa, Paris, London, Mumbai, and Kolkata.
  • The production names include Snapper Films, Streetcar Productions, United Heroes, and Curiosity Rights.
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Michelle Yeoh to EP ‘Nak Muay’ as U.K. Global Screen Fund Backs Disruptive Element Films’ Thailand Slate (EXCLUSIVE)
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Michelle Yeoh to EP ‘Nak Muay’ as U.K. Global Screen Fund Backs Disruptive Element Films’ Thailand Slate (EXCLUSIVE)

https://variety.com/2026/film/markets-festivals/michelle-yeoh-nak-muay-disruptive-element-films-uk-global-screen-fund-1236747166/
Variety.com
  • Michelle Yeoh will executive produce Nak Muay, a Muay Thai drama launching Disruptive Element Films’ new Thai slate.
  • The four-feature slate will be shot in Thailand with government backing and pre-production beginning after Cannes.
  • Nak Muay centers on Yod, Thailand’s undefeated Muay Thai champion, whose past violence affects his friend Krit.
  • Disruptive Element Films is UK/Thailand-based and develops genre stories across action, martial arts, sci‑fi, thriller and drama.
  • Dominic Buchanan produces Nak Muay, with Gavin Kelly on cinematography and Sol Papadopolous as local consultant.
  • Colin Pons, a two-time BAFTA-winning financier, co-leads Disruptive Element Films and holds an executive producer credit on Nak Muay.
  • Tinge Krishnan directs Nak Muay, bringing a background in sci‑fi, fantasy and martial arts to the project.
  • The film will be produced with a focus on resilience and empowerment, per producer statements.
  • The Cannes Market served as the backdrop for announcing the project and slate backing.
  • The collaboration signals growing UK-Thailand film industry partnership with government support.
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Animated Movie ‘Fast Forward’ Boarded by Sola Media; First Footage Shown at Cannes Market (EXCLUSIVE)
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Animated Movie ‘Fast Forward’ Boarded by Sola Media; First Footage Shown at Cannes Market (EXCLUSIVE)

https://variety.com/2026/film/global/fast-forward-sola-media-cannes-1236748583/
Variety.com
  • Sola Media has acquired global sales rights to the animated feature 'Fast Forward' and will reveal footage at the Cannes Market.
  • The project is produced by Jørgen Storm Rosenberg at 74 Entertainment, in co-production with Expanse.
  • The film is set in a world where 11-year-olds enter a transformation machine each year to become perfect adults.
  • Directors Katarina Launing and Will Ashurst lead the project, with a script by Martina Cecilia Befring.
  • The project aims for a 2027 delivery with a Norwegian theatrical release through SF Studios on Sept. 24, 2027.
  • Sola Media’s statement frames 'Fast Forward' as a visual tribute to wonder and the importance of imagination.
  • Sola Media CEO Solveig Langeland called the project to buyers as having strong international potential.
  • The Cannes Market reveal positions the film for international sales ahead of a 2027 release.
  • The film’s plot centers on protecting childhood and individuality against pressure to grow up.
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‘Monkey Quest’ and a New Anime Frontier: How Toei Animation Is Rewriting Its Global Playbook
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‘Monkey Quest’ and a New Anime Frontier: How Toei Animation Is Rewriting Its Global Playbook

https://variety.com/2026/film/asia/toei-animation-monkey-quest-global-strategy-cannes-2026-1236735413/
Variety.com
  • Toei Animation announces a global co-production push at Cannes to boost overseas revenue.
  • Executive says the era of anime being made only by Japanese people is over and collaboration is the path forward.
  • Toei aims to tell stories rooted in local cultures by partnering with creators worldwide.
  • Monkey Quest exemplifies a global creative team in Tokyo developing a family-focused film.
  • Toei frames co-productions as blending anime with Western cultural values.
  • Toei notes the international market now accounts for a growing share of Japan's animation industry.
  • Toei uses Cannes as part of Japan's Country of Honor program to showcase its strategy.
  • Officials reference government plans to grow overseas IP revenue through anime.
  • Toei emphasizes co-production as a way to blend regional values into anime.
  • Toei highlights talent mobility as a key factor in global co-productions.
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Cambodia’s Sastra Film Makes Cannes Debut With English & Khmer-Language Horror Slate
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Cambodia’s Sastra Film Makes Cannes Debut With English & Khmer-Language Horror Slate

https://deadline.com/2026/05/cambodia-sastra-film-english-khmer-language-horror-1236904487/
Deadline.com
  • Sastra Film International attends Cannes for the first time with a slate including Faceless, its English-language horror debut.
  • Faceless is directed by Jeremiah Kipp and stars Bella Mraz, James Preston, Holley Johnson, and Ryan Bertorche.
  • The film follows YouTube ghost-hunters who encounter an evil force in the Cambodian jungle.
  • Sastra is in talks with global distributors for Faceless, which is recently completed.
  • Mama’s Here is also part of Sastra’s Cannes slate, targeting broader English-language reach.
  • Sastra’s Khmer-language catalogue includes around 20 titles headed by Death Marriage.
  • Wave Films represents Sastra in Cannes, highlighting cost-effective production and predictable genre output.
  • Sastra plans five English-language titles in 2026 to target global audiences.
  • Cambodia’s box office expansion supports Sastra’s growth, with cinema access increasing in 2024.
  • Sastra Film is Cambodia’s largest studio, aiming for a higher yearly output of 20 films.
  • Sastra operates a streaming app and plans to double production output this year.
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Spiridellis Bros. Studios And Its 'Space Unicorn' Heads To Cannes Market
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Spiridellis Bros. Studios And Its 'Space Unicorn' Heads To Cannes Market

https://deadline.com/2026/05/spiridellis-bros-studios-space-unicorn-cannes-1236904534/
Deadline.com
  • Spiridellis Bros. Studios unveiled Space Unicorn, their debut AI-powered animated feature, at the Cannes Market.
  • Gregg and Evan Spiridellis will direct the film from a script written with Marc Haimes, adapting Parry Gripp’s catalog.
  • Space Unicorn centers around a hopeful unicorn journey on a planet overrun by tech, exploring tech, isolation, and community.
  • Parry Gripp’s catalog provides inspiration and a global rights partnership for Space Unicorn.
  • The Spiridellis emphasize using AI as a tool to serve artists and expand IP, not replace creativity.
  • Investors backing Spiridellis Bros. Studios include Google’s AI Futures Fund and Ashton Kutcher’s ventures.
  • The project signals a broader strategy to develop a scalable animation studio powered by AI.
  • Space Unicorn’s development aligns with a broader plan to build IP and engage audiences across platforms.
  • The Cannes Market presentation positions Space Unicorn as the first project from Spiridellis Bros. Studios.
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‘Nagi Notes’ Producer Ohno Atsuko and Pan Nalin Reunite for Love Epic ‘The Man Who Walks’ (EXCLUSIVE)
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entertainment14h ago

‘Nagi Notes’ Producer Ohno Atsuko and Pan Nalin Reunite for Love Epic ‘The Man Who Walks’ (EXCLUSIVE)

https://variety.com/2026/film/markets-festivals/nagi-notes-ohno-atsuko-pan-nalin-the-man-who-walks-1236748287/
Variety.com
  • Ohno Atsuko and Pan Nalin reunite to develop a new English-language romance, The Man Who Walks, with casting underway at Cannes.
  • The film centers on the world’s only immortal man and a Japanese scholar, weaving immortality and romance across Japan.
  • The production is planned for Tokyo and multiple locations across Japan, with international co-production partners sought at Cannes.
  • Nalin describes The Man Who Walks as a cinematic meditation on time, memory, and the human heart.
  • Ohno cites their past collaboration on Valley of Flowers as the foundation for this renewed partnership.
  • Ohno emphasizes faith in Nalin’s vision and the collaboration’s potential to reach audiences emotionally.
  • Dramatic themes include mortality, immortality, and a search for meaning set against epic backdrops.
  • Global distribution is a goal, with multiple territories already connected to the project through sales channels.
  • The screenplay was written by Pan Nalin and developed with Monsoon Films, with LA-based writer Tinker Lindsay contributing.
  • Nalin's 'Valley of Flowers' previously received acclaim, informing expectations for The Man Who Walks.
  • Ohno Atsuko remains active with recent credits including Fukada Koji's Love on Trial and Edwin's Sleep No More.
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‘Codename: Annika’ Director AJ Annila to Helm Finland-U.K. Eco-Thriller ‘Sands of Sarasvati’ (EXCLUSIVE)
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‘Codename: Annika’ Director AJ Annila to Helm Finland-U.K. Eco-Thriller ‘Sands of Sarasvati’ (EXCLUSIVE)

https://variety.com/2026/film/markets-festivals/aj-annila-sands-of-sarasvati-finland-uk-eco-thriller-1236748587/
Variety.com
  • A Finland-U.K. eco-thriller titled Sands of Sarasvati will be directed by Antti-Jussi Annila, adapted from Isomäki's novel.
  • Screen Scotland and the Finnish Film Foundation back the development of the feature.
  • Production spans Nordic countries, Scotland, and India as the story unfolds amid climate-change pressure.
  • Kai Nordberg and Kaarle Aho of Making Movies produce, with Momentum Films’ Basu co-producing.
  • The project is Making Movies’ 30th anniversary project and marks new international co-production partnerships.
  • Risto Isomäki’s novel, winner of the Tähtivaeltaja Award, serves as the source material.
  • Anders: The screenplay is co-written by Annila and Rachelle Atalla, a Scottish-Egyptian novelist and screenwriter.
  • Annila aims for a grounded ecological thriller with real-world stakes rather than science fiction.
  • The film’s production partners include Momentum Films and Helsinki-based Making Movies.
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Paris Outfit Pavo Films Launches With Gurvinder Singh’s ‘Rehmat,’ Starring Naseeruddin Shah (EXCLUSIVE)
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entertainment10h ago

Paris Outfit Pavo Films Launches With Gurvinder Singh’s ‘Rehmat,’ Starring Naseeruddin Shah (EXCLUSIVE)

https://variety.com/2026/film/markets-festivals/naseeruddin-shah-pavo-films-gurvinder-singh-rehmat-1236748639/
Variety.com
  • Pavo Films launches in Paris with Gurvinder Singh’s 'Rehmat' as its debut co-production, starring Naseeruddin Shah.
  • Cosmin Illes and Némesis Srour bring complementary backgrounds in streaming and South Asian cinema to the venture.
  • ‘Rehmat’ is a Punjabi-language feature produced by Vahao Studio and is currently in post-production.
  • The film unfolds across three interwoven stories in present-day Punjab, with Shah playing Rashid Ali.
  • Naseeruddin Shah’s participation marks a notable collaboration for Singh, with a prominent cast including Suvinder Vicky and Mita Vashisht.
  • Singh describes ‘Rehmat’ as exploring compassion within a culturally diverse region facing political tensions.
  • The title ‘Rehmat’ carries a resonance for the director, linked to compassion and broader cultural patterns.
  • The Cannes Film Market served as the platform for announcing Pavo Films' formation.
  • Pavo Films positions itself as a French co-producer on the project.
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‘The Napa Boys’ Heads to Cannes Film Market as Mise-En-Scène Company Launches International Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
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‘The Napa Boys’ Heads to Cannes Film Market as Mise-En-Scène Company Launches International Sales (EXCLUSIVE)

https://variety.com/2026/film/markets-festivals/the-napa-boys-cannes-film-market-mise-en-scene-company-1236749674/
Variety.com
  • The Mise-En-Scène Company launches international rights to The Napa Boys at the Cannes Market.
  • Sunset Rose Pictures represents the filmmakers in the deal for The Napa Boys.
  • The film is co-written by Armen Weitzman and Nick Corirossi, who also star and have directing input.
  • The Napa Boys follows friends in wine country guided by a mysterious figure.
  • The cast includes notable names such as Sarah Ramos, Ray Wise, Natasha Leggero, and Kevin Smith among others.
  • The project premiered in Toronto and is expanding to U.S. theaters and digital platforms.
  • The Napa Boys is described as a relentlessly funny postmodern comedy.
  • The deal signals ongoing sales activity for other projects, including Billy Knight.
  • The Cannes Market deal was reported as exclusive by Variety.
  • The film’s distribution strategy includes both theatrical and digital release plans.
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