‘Robin Hood’ to Open Cannes Film Festival

The premiere of “Robin Hood,” from the director Ridley Scott, will be the opening film of the 2010 Cannes Film Festival, Reuters reported. And though Robin’s men look more menacing than merry in this script by the “Green Zone” screenwriter, Brian Helgeland, the film is not there to be judged, festival organizers said in a statement. The movie, starring Russell Crowe as the thief with a heart of gold and Cate Blanchett as the headstrong Maid Marian, will screen out of competition when it opens the festival on May 12, before a worldwide release on May 14. Source: NY Times 30th March 2010