Oscar News

• The Cannes Film Festival started this week with Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris. The three-time Oscar Winner’s latest film got very positive reactions from the crowds and critics.
• One of the more anticipated 2011 films, The Iron Lady, was picked up this week at Cannes by The Weinstein Company. The film is considered an early favorite for leading actress Meryl Streep, who plays former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.

Review Round-Up

No possible Oscar contenders were released this week.

Oscar Box Office

• Thor had a strong opening to come in first for the weekend, coming in with over $65 million.

Oscar Farewell

None of the Oscar family passed away this week.