'Black Dog' Wins Un Certain Regard Award at Cannes, Morgan Spurlock Dies at 53 and Industry Scrambles for AI Influence in D.C.

Plus: Netflix spends big on "Emilia Pérez,” NBA enters final talks with Disney and Amazon and Jude rejects {NAME}'s request to dismiss 'Rust' indictment [Black Dog Cannes]( [Cannes Awards Go to 'Black Dog,' 'Universal Language,' 'Simon of the Mountain']( By Steve Pond Chinese director Hu Guan’s “Black Dog” has been named the best film in the Un Certain Regard section of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, a jury headed by director Xavier Dolan announced at an awards ceremony on Friday night. The film stars Eddie Peng as a stunt motorcyclist who returns to his hometown after serving a jail term. The film was one of 18 in the Un Certain Regard section, which is typically devoted to younger or lesser known filmmakers than the ones who compete in Cannes’ Main Competition. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Morgan Spurlock]( [Morgan Spurlock, Oscar-Nominated Documentarian Behind 'Super Size Me' and More, Dies at 53]( By Andi Ortiz Morgan Spurlock, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker behind groundbreaking documentaries like “Super Size Me” and “Where In the World Is Osama Bin Laden?” died on Thursday. He was 53 years old. Spurlock’s family announced the news on Friday morning, revealing that he died in New York after complications from cancer, while surrounded by family and friends. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [AI regulation]( [Industry Scrambles for Influence in Washington as Lawmakers Weigh AI Restrictions]( By Esther D’Amico WASHINGTON — The entertainment industry is pushing for a say as Washington lawmakers draft artificial intelligence legislation aimed at establishing federal protections against the unauthorized use of AI-generated images, voices and likenesses. The sense of urgency over AI is being felt across the industry — from the guilds to the studios to the tech companies themselves — all of whom are actively lobbying the federal government to make their voices heard. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Emilia Perez]( [Cannes Day 10: Netflix Spends Big on Jacques Audiard's 'Emilia Pérez']( [NBA]( [NBA Enters Final Talks With Disney and Amazon for Game Rights, but Warner Bros. Discovery Still Has a Chance]( [Alec {NAME}]( [Alec {NAME}’s Request to Dismiss ‘Rust’ Manslaughter Indictment Denied by New Mexico Judge]( [Academy logo]( [Academy Foundation Workers Approve 3-Year Union Contract]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Wrap Pro logo] Discover why entertainment executives and professionals rely on the WrapPRO platform daily for exclusive coverage, analysis, deeper reporting, and access to VIP events & screenings throughout the year. [Subscribe Today]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( TheWrap | 2034 Armacost Ave Los Angeles, CA 90025 [Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( [LiveIntent Logo]( [AdChoices Logo](