Lionsgate CEO nominated MIPCOM “personality of the year”

Jon Feltheimer, Co-Chairman and CEO of Lionsgate, is MIPCOM ‘s 2010 Personality of the Year. The Cannes event is recognising Feltheimer “for his leadership at the helm of Lionsgate and for driving creative productions and developing award-winning TV programs”. These include the recently successful “Mad Men”. Feltheimer will be honoured on 5 October during the annual MIPCOM Gala Dinner. On [...]

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Minimal fuss at the Plages Electroniques

Closing night at the Plages Electroniques festival was dubbed the Minimal night, featuring local heroes and the German duo Tiefschwarz. Unsurprisingly, the grooves were pretty pared down, sometimes close to old school electro. But before talking about the music, it’s worth mentioning the festival itself. The Plages Electroniques is France’s only beach festival, held right under the wing of the [...]

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Hotel review: Modern Waikiki

Location is probably the first thing I look for in a Cannes hotel, as I really want to be able to reach everywhere by foot. And this is what makes the Waikiki Modern Hotel such a good tip. It is located on the Rue des Serbes, just off the Croisette and almost opposite the Palais des Festivals. I had been [...]

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Crowdsourced photos of the Cannes fireworks

La Croisette, Cannes, France – Fireworks show 2010. from Geode06 on Vimeo. More and more people are using their phones for the fireworks show in Cannes. So, for those that couldn’t make it, here is a selection almost live from Twitter, taken August 7, 2010 during the show organised by Weco (Germany). Wish I could add the music as well. [...]

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Where can I find a market in Cannes?

If you’re staying in Cannes, you have to try some of the markets. Marché Forville is perhaps the best known, although there are others worth checking. You can pick up ultra-fresh fish and vegetables, cheap underwear and sunglasses, get some good wine or some cute simili-antiques to bring home (vintage postcards are always a gas). Marché Forville (fruits – vegetables [...]

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Pantiero festival set to rock Cannes
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For the 9th time, the Pantiero festival will rock Cannes over four nights in August. Originally an electronic festival, Pantiero now focuses on showcasing interesting indie bands that cross genres. Typically, it’s a festival that enables people to discover groups rather than follow the tried and tested. Highlights include France’s Poni Hoax, Denmark’s The Raveonettes, the nutty Tune-Yards from the [...]

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Free shipping on Cannes gear this weekend
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The summer heat wave may have passed – but the Cannes season is still in full swing! Reason enough to freshen up your wardrobe with a new Cannes tee, cap or messenger bag. But, I’ll give you one more reason – a better one perhaps: free shipping! This weekend and this weekend only (July 30-August 1, 2010), you can shop [...]

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Sailing lessons in Cannes
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When you think Cannes, you immediately think of the Croisette and the beaches. But why not try something beyond the beaches, like learning how to sail? In Cannes, there are currently two options. The first is the Club Nautique de la Croisette, located at the Bijou Plage near Palm Beach. the Club organises lessons for children, teenagers and adults Monday [...]

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Prince candidate for Nice Jazz Festival
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Since Prince played Nice in France yesterday and followed up the show with an after party at the Palais club in Cannes, rumours have been circulating that the Minneapolis musician has plans to take over the Nice Jazz Festival. The annual event has been leaking money for some time, and it is known that the local authorities are anxious to [...]

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TFWA adds more space – and new VP
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The exclusive travel fair TFWA will be increasing its space next September, using the new Golden Village and Marine Croisette areas in the Palais des Festivals. Among the companies to occupy space in the new Golden Village extension are long-time exhibitor Hugo Boss; Brioni, the Italian fashion label that made its travel retail debut at TFWA Asia Pacific & GATE [...]

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