Following is a abstract of present leisure information briefs.

Wes Anderson, Ken Loach amongst large names competing at Cannes Film Festival

Wes Anderson, Ken Loach, Todd Haynes and Wim Wenders are among the many administrators vying for the highest prize at subsequent month’s Cannes Film Festival, the place Hollywood stars may also stroll the pink carpet on the Croisette waterfront for the premieres of their newest works. At a press convention on Thursday, pageant Director Thierry Fremaux and President Iris Knobloch introduced the line-up for the 76th version of main cinema showcase from May 16-27.

Actor Jamie Foxx recovering after ‘medical complication’

U.S. actor Jamie Foxx is recovering following “a medical complication”, his daughter Corinne Foxx has stated. The Oscar winner was hospitalised in Atlanta, the place he was filming a brand new comedy with actress Cameron Diaz, in keeping with Hollywood business publication Variety.

Warner Bros Discovery unveils revamped ‘Max’ in push for streaming progress

Warner Bros Discovery Inc on Wednesday stated it would launch on May 23 its long-awaited new streaming service, christened “Max”, combining HBO Max’s scripted leisure with Discovery’s actuality reveals. The service will search to broaden its attain past devotees of HBO’s acclaimed and edgy reveals by incorporating unscripted fare and youngsters’s programming.

Harry Potter sequence, one other ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel coming to Max streaming service

Boy wizard Harry Potter is headed to streaming tv in a brand new sequence based mostly on the beloved books by creator J.Okay. Rowling. Warner Bros Discovery introduced the sequence on Wednesday as a part of the corporate’s plans for its Max streaming service, which mixes HBO Max with unscripted programming from Discovery.

(With inputs from companies.)