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A psychological thriller, “Piano,” Cusack penned by Damien Chazelle, is being brought onto the market at Cannes by Lisa Wilson and Myles Nestles’ the Solution Entertainment Group. “Grand Piano” is the latest film from Nostromo Pictures’ Adrian Guerra and Rodrigo See CUSACK page 68 By Peter Debruge hat is childhood if not an island cut off from the grown-up world around it, and what is first love if not a secret cove known only to the two parties caught in its spell? While no less twee than Wes Anderson’s earlier pictures, “Moonrise Kingdom” supplies a poignant metaphor for adolescence itself, in which a universally appealing tale of teenage romance cuts through the smug eccentricity and heightened artificiality with Kara Hayward and Jared which Anderson has allowed Gilman in “Moonrise Kingdom” himself to be pigeonholed. A prestigious opening-night slot at Cannes lends luster to Focus’ May 25 release, but not enough to grow his audience. While Anderson is essentially a miniaturist, making dollhouse movies about meticulously appareled characters in perfectly ap- W Venturelli/WireImage The 65th Cannes Film Festival again struck the right opening night chord with Wes Anderson’s 1960s ensembler “Moonrise Kingdom.” Like Woody Allen’s pitchperfect “Midnight in Paris” opener last year, “Moonrise” gave Cannes another auteur-friendly debut, balancing artistic sensibility with considerable star power. This year’s fest not only ranks as one of the most star-packed editions in years, but also boasts a strong Hollywood presence. As expected, Tilda Swinton, Bruce Willis and Edward Norton graced the red carpet for “Moonrise,” joined by co-star Bill Murray and Nanni Moretti’s eclectic jury, including Ewan McGregor, Diane Kruger, Andrea Arnold, Jean-Paul “Moonrise Kingdom” topliners Tilda Swinton, Bruce Willis and Edward Norton lead the star power on the 65th Cannes Festival red carpet. Duo pivot to ‘Spivet’ By Elsa Keslassy and John Hopewell Helena Bonham Carter and Kathy Bates will topline JeanPierre Jeunet’s high-profile 3D project “The Young and Prodigious Spivet,” an adaptation of Rief Larsen’s novel. Pic marks the helmer’s first English-language foray since he directed “Alien: Resurrection” in 1997. Jeunet is one of France’s most successful filmmakers, with credits that include “Amelie,” which Bonham Carter Bates grossed $173.9 million worldwide. “Spivet” turns on a 12-year-old boy with extraordinary skills who leaves his family in Montana and takes off on a cross-country See SPIVET page 68 ‘RUST’ ROBUST IN PRE-SALES By John Hopewell and Elsa Keslassy Underscoring the enduring biz clout of director-driven filmmaking, Jacques Audiard’s Marion Cotillard starrer “Rust and Bone” comes into the Cannes competition pre-sold almost throughout the world. Wild Bunch Germany, Vertigo (Spain), Hopscotch (Australia), Studiocanal (the U.K.) and BIM Distribuzione (Italy) all closed deals. UGC distributes in France. Other deals include Switzerland (GMH), Portugal (Atalanta), China (DDDream) and Israel (United King). Only Asia is outstanding, Celluloid Dreams’ Hengameh Panahi, “Rust’s” sales See RUST page 66 Turn to page 52 ‘How to’ make laffer By Dave McNary Nicola Horlick’s Derby Street Films is teaming with Lynda Obst Prods. to develop romantic comedy “How to Get Over a Guy in 10 Days” — a decade after Obst produced “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.” The project, unveiled at Cannes, is not a sequel but is also based on the series of books written by Michele Alexander and Jeannie Long, dealing with the opposite sex from a female perspective. Kiwi Smith, who wrote “Legally Blonde,” will make her feature helming debut. She will also co-write the script with Amy Rardin and Jessica O’Toole. The duo’s work includes the upcoming “American Girl” movie as well as writing and producing ABC Family’s “Greek.” McConaughey and Hudson in 2002’s “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.” Derby Street Films investment committee member Shaun Redick and Ray Mansfield, of Movie See HOW TO page 68
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