John Travolta received a surprise honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes 2026, presented by festival chief Thierry Fremaux before the premiere of his Apple TV-backed directorial debut, “Propeller One-Way Night Coach.” The actor received a standing ovation and told Deadline the recognition was “an honour beyond the Oscars.” Fremaux praised Travolta’s cinematic impact, and Travolta reflected on his life and process, saying the film reflects his personal perspective, stitched to memories and music.
The Cannes Film Festival has signed a multi year sponsorship deal with Meta, replacing TikTok. Meta will promote its video enabled glasses and showcase its AI video technology on the festival stage. The news comes amid mounting concerns over AI in filmmaking, with director Steven Soderbergh reportedly using Meta AI for his upcoming John Lennon documentary.
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