Blindness, a thriller starring Julianne Moore, is to open the Cannes Film Festival in France next month.

Actor Marshall expected on stage
Actor Kris Marshall is expected back at work this week, after being hit by a car, his co-stars say.

Venice launch for Coens’ comedy
Burn After Reading, the Coen brothers’ black comedy starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney, will launch Venice Film Festival.

TV Land: Planet cards for The Apprentice
Tune into The Apprentice for bullying and good, old-fashioned stupidity this week when the teams have to dream up ideas for greetings cards.

Sir Ian McKellen back as Gandalf
Actor Sir Ian McKellen is to reprise the role of Gandalf in the film remake of JRR Tolkien’s The Hobbit.

Abdul makes gaffe on US Idol
American Idol judge Paula Abdul gives feedback on two songs to a contestant who only sang once.