Nerves of steel and hairspray are musts

2013-05-23 09:45:45

Walking the red carpet of Cannes is a test of nerves for celebrities, not helped by wind, rain and the chaos of hundreds of photographers shouting their names.

'All is Lost' screens in Cannes

2013-05-23 09:01:18

Celebrities pose on the red carpet as she arrives for the screening of the film "All is Lost" during the 66th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes May 22, 2013.

Ang Lee leaves 'Tyrant', citing fatigue

2013-05-22 13:56:05

Ang Lee canceled his plans to direct the pilot of new US television series "Tyrant," saying that he needed to rest after working on film "Life of Pi."

Li Yuchun poses in Cannes

2013-05-22 11:26:07

Chinese singer Li Yuchun poses on the red carpet as she arrives for the premiere of the movie "Behind the Candelabra" in Cannes, France, 21 May 2013.

Dreaming in Chinese

2013-05-22 09:10:31

New Oriental is a Chinese business success story, and now Peter Chan has brought the story of this English-language company to the big screen.

Keanu Reeves makes director debut

2013-05-21 09:39:38

Keanu Reeves is taking on a new role - as director of a contemporary martial arts movie aimed at both Chinese and Western audiences.

'Blind Detective' goes to Cannes

2013-05-21 09:02:53

Cast members Andy Lau and Sammi Cheung pose during a photocall for the film "Blind Detective" at the 66th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes May 20, 2013.

Where celebrity sells and celebrities sell

2013-05-20 09:05:36

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?

Chinese film 'Bends' screens in Cannes

2013-05-20 08:51:45

Cast members Chen Kun and Carina Lau pose on the red carpet as they arrive for the screening of the film 'Bends' at the 66th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes May 18, 2013.

Emma Watson turns to crime in new film

2013-05-17 14:11:41

British actress Emma Watson has turned to crime in her latest role as part of a celebrity-obsessed teenage gang robbing their Hollywood idols' homes.

Zhang Ziyi poses for photocall in Cannes

2013-05-17 09:36:50

Jury member of Film selection "Un Certain Regard" actress Zhang Ziyi poses during a photocall at the 66th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes May 16, 2013.

Battle of the big screen

2013-05-17 09:21:14

Hollywood blockbusters are major players at the Chinese box office, but lately the local industry has been giving the Americans a run for their money, with mid-budget local films enjoying huge success.