Wes Anderson’s latest feature, “The Phoenician Scheme”, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on Sunday night, drawing a six-minute standing ovation at the Lumière Theatre. Starring Benicio del Toro as a shady European tycoon and Mia Threapleton as his estranged daughter, the film marks Anderson’s fourth Cannes debut and is set for release on May 30 via Focus Features.

In a recent development, acclaimed filmmaker Wes Anderson has announced an impressive cast for his upcoming project, set to commence production later this year. The stellar lineup includes seasoned actors Bill Murray from "The French Dispatch”, Michael Cera of "Life & Beth”, and Benicio Del Toro, also known for his role in "The French Dispatch”.

Lucasfilm confirms that "Star Wars Episode VIII" will begin filming sequences in Ireland later this month.