Greta Gerwig to direct ‘Barbie’ with Margot Robbie Oscar-nominated filmmaker Greta Gerwig has officially signed on to direct “Barbie,” the highly-anticipated big-screen take on the iconic Mattel doll’s story, starring Margot Robbie. South Korean director brings a Shakespeare adaptation South Korean musical and drama director Kim Dong-yeon is putting young Chinese actors through their paces for the play “Shakespeare’s R&J,” which is scheduled to open in Shanghai from August 6 to 15. Anita Mui biopic to be released this year Late Cantopop singer Anita Mui will get the big-budget biopic treatment her status deserves with the simply titled “Anita,” a new Hong Kong film scheduled for theatrical release this year. Sean Penn in film with daughter Sean Penn premiered in Cannes his latest film, “Flag Day,” in which he also co-stars. His daughter Dylan, 30, is the star of “Flag Day.” CPC’s centenary gala to be made into a movie “The Great Journey,” a celebration gala marking the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC), is now being made into a movie, according to the gala’s general director Chen Weiya. ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel adds two stars HBO’s “Game of Thrones” prequel has added two more cast members, and the official description of their roles suggests some new information about the timeline of the eagerly anticipated fantasy series. Indian cinema legend Dilip Kumar dies at 98 Dilip Kumar, one of India’s most respected actors and known for his roles as a tragic hero in Bollywood films has died, his family said. Cotillard, Foster lead Cannes glamour in red carpet return Decked out in a shimmering silver Chanel gown, Oscar-winning actress Marion Cotillard helped kick off Cannes’ comeback as movie stars from far and wide descended onto the red carpet for the French cinema showcase. Stars were out in force on the French Riviera for the opening ceremony, in a show of support for an industry hammered by the pandemic. (SD-Agencies) | 