Jackman Dominates Cannes Festival

05 April 2006
Hugh Jackman

Picture: Hugh Jackman Stars of stage and screen gather for third annual 'A Fine Romance' to benefit the Motion Picture & Television Fund held at Sony...

Jackman Dominates Cannes Festival

Actor Hugh Jackman will have a strong presence at the 59th annual Cannes Film Festival, with two of his films debuting during the event. X-Men: THE LAST STAND and THE FOUNTAIN, both starring Jackman, have been added to the official selection at the festival. Jackman stars with Oscar winner Rachel Weisz in The Fountain, which is directed by her fiance, Darren Aronofsky. Sofia Coppola and Kirsten Dunst's costume drama MARIE ANTOINETTE will also be shown at the festival, as well as a 20-minute preview of director Oliver Stone's movie WORLD TRADE CENTER. Stone will also be honoured as part of a 20th anniversary tribute to Platoon. The Cannes Film Festival begins on 17 May (06).

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