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The Cannes Diary: May 21

We’re about halfway through Cannes, which means that about half of the festival’s Official Competition films have now been screened. And a few possible contenders for the Palme d’Or, the festival’s top prize, have already established themselves.

Obie Awards Celebrate Off and Off-Off Broadway Community

The love was definitely in the room at the 58th annual Village Voice Obie Awards, which were hosted by Jessica Hecht and Jeremy Shamos at Webster Hall on Monday night.

Winners of L.A.'s Jerry Herman Awards On To Broadway

Two Los Angeles area high school students won a chance to perform on Broadway after claiming the top spots in the regional round of the National High School Musical Theater Awards. The final round of the five-year-old competition, whose awards are known as the Jimmys, will take place at Broadway ...

The Cannes Diary: May 20

If you follow critics on social media, you may notice that when they attend film festivals, they’ll talk about the movies they’re seeing and their first impressions right after a screening.

'Matilda,' 'Pippin' Lead Drama Desk Award Winners

"Matilda" and "Pippin" took home the top awards for best musical and best musical revival at the 58th annual Drama Desk Awards.

Amid Netflix Buzz, Amazon Quietly Readying Pilots

With Netflix getting ready to unveil its next exclusive series, Amazon is quietly moving forward with its pilot development process. Last month, Amazon Studios debuted 14 pilots online and has since been sifting through viewer and executive feedback to determine which will go to series.  Meanwhile, Netflix, the main competitor ...

When Does an Actor Need a Lawyer?

Agents negotiate deals, but sometimes performers need services that only an entertainment attorney can provide.

The Cannes Diary: May 16

The juicy questions relating to star power raised by Robin Wright in "The Congress," part of the starry Cannes Film Festival.

MPAA's Latest Salvo Against Online Piracy Launches

The Motion Picture Association of America launches online content clearinghouse, aimed at curbing piracy

The Cannes Diary: May 15

The unlikely connections between "The Great Gatsby" and "Heli" that only Cannes could point out.