First Take 5/18/26

First Take 5/18/26

Plus: AI gets a boost in the filmmaking community, Anderson Cooper signs off from "60 Minutes" and more

"Paper Tiger," "All of a Sudden," "Club Kid" and "Fatherland" are early breakouts at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival

1. Steve Pond on Cannes So Far: Maybe This Festival Really Does Need Some Hollywood Movies

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2. WaxWord: AI Surprise in Cannes – Curiosity Wins Over Fear

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3. A24 Takes Jordan Firstman’s ‘Club Kid’ for $17 Million After Cannes Bidding War

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Anderson Cooper

5. Anderson Cooper Says 'I Hope ‘60 Minutes’ Remains ‘60 Minutes'' in Final Sign Off | Video

Byron Allen (Credit: AMG)

6. Byron Allen Says He’ll Save CBS at Least $150 Million Taking Over Colbert's 'Late Show' Slot: ‘A Great Deal’

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