Iranian filmmaker makes it to Cannes amid secrecy

Iranian filmmaker makes it to Cannes amid secrecy
Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof, pictured on May 24, 2013 in Cannes
Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof, pictured on May 24, 2013 in Cannes
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Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof, jailed in 2010 for anti-regime propaganda, told the Cannes Film Festival on Friday he knew his latest picture would also come under fire in his own country.

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Trip into space with DiCaprio costs $1.55m

Trip into space with DiCaprio costs $1.55m
US actor Leonardo DiCaprio arrives on May 15, 2013 for the screening of the film "The Great Gatsby" in Cannes, France
US actor Leonardo DiCaprio arrives on May 15, 2013 for the screening of the film "The Great Gatsby" in Cannes, France
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Leonardo DiCaprio is going to get closer to stars of a different kind as he heads into space aboard the Virgin Galactic, and a well-heeled bidder at the Cannes Film Festival has paid 1.2 million euros (1.5 million) to be his travel buddy.

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Trip into space with DiCaprio costs $1.55m

Trip into space with DiCaprio costs $1.55m
US actor Leonardo DiCaprio arrives on May 15, 2013 for the screening of the film "The Great Gatsby" in Cannes, France
US actor Leonardo DiCaprio arrives on May 15, 2013 for the screening of the film "The Great Gatsby" in Cannes, France
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Leonardo DiCaprio is going to get closer to stars of a different kind as he heads into space aboard the Virgin Galactic, and a well-heeled bidder at the Cannes Film Festival has paid 1.2 million euros (1.5 million) to be his travel buddy.

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Asger Leth’s Road Movie Adventure

Asger Leth’s Road Movie Adventure

Danish director Asger Leth (Man on a Ledge) will this year take film making in a new direction with his road movie Move On. Backed by Deutsche Telekom, Move On is a production that is actively encouraging audience participation in the filmmaking process, making it the world’s first interactive movie. More than just an experiment in product placement, the film is given extra weight by the involvement of actor Mads Mikkelsen (Clash of the Titans, Casino Royale) and multi-award winning screenplay writer Matt Greenhalgh (Control, Nowhere Boy).

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The Greatest Books of the 20th Century

The Greatest Books of the 20th Century

There is much debate about the greatest books of the 20th century, and it appears that everyone has an opinion on the matter. After all, the century started off publishing works from literary greats such as Rudyard Kipling and H.G. Wells, and ended with the emergence of J.K. Rowling who has since become the most successful children’s author of all time.

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The Most Successful Films Based on Books

The Most Successful Films Based on Books

Some people would argue that a film is only successful if it makes a lot of money at the cinema box office. Others would counter that a successful film needs to win a lot of industry awards such as Oscars or BAFTAs. However, there are other films, cult films, that may not receive widespread recognition at the time of their release, but do manage to successfully attract a significant number of dedicated followers. There are also some who argue that a successful film should be original, with the script and story being created especially for the screen. However, just a quick look at the box office success stories suggests that some of the most financially and critically acclaimed films of all time are novel adaptations.

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How to Encourage Children to Read More

How to Encourage Children to Read More

It’s an excellent idea to encourage your children to read on a regular basis. Reading is not only a creative and entertaining way to relax and escape for a while, but reading improves your child’s spelling and writing skills, develops their language skills, and improves their vocabulary and comprehension of the world around them. As your children grow older and go to middle school, the reading skills they’ve developed will greatly help them.

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