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People are reacting to Netflix’s Cannes presence with the acquisition of the competition film “The Black Ball,” featuring Penelope Cruz and Glenn Close. Separately, there’s backlash and nitpicking around a Netflix release for misspelling a Devil May Cry character’s name and a critical take on a new Sacha Baron Cohen comedy, plus weekend-watch roundups.

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Key Takeaway Netflix is making headlines for both a Cannes deal (“The Black Ball”) and for controversy/errors tied to a Devil May Cry-related release.
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Netflix is making headlines for both a Cannes deal (“The Black Ball”) and for controversy/errors tied to a Devil May Cry-related release.

People are reacting to Netflix’s Cannes presence with the acquisition of the competition film “The Black Ball,” featuring Penelope Cruz and Glenn Close. Separately, there’s backlash and nitpicking around a Netflix release for misspelling a Devil May Cry character’s name and a critical take on a new Sacha Baron Cohen comedy, plus weekend-watch roundups.

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Cannes film Netflix bought competition film “The Black Ball”
Cannes performers Penelope Cruz and Glenn Close star
Cannes response Film received a 20-minute standing ovation
Merch issue Netflix misspelled a lead Devil May Cry character’s name

What to Watch

  • Revisit coverage around Netflix’s “The Black Ball” deal as Cannes updates continue. Hollywood Reporter
  • Watch for further reporting or corrections following the Devil May Cry merchandise recall. Eurogamer

What Changed

  • Netflix Buys Cannes Competition Film ‘The Black Ball,’ With Penelope Cruz and Glenn Close, for U.S. The film earned a 20 minute standing ovation, the longest at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. Hollywood Reporter
  • Netflix Close on U.S. Deal for Cannes Competition Film ‘The Black Ball,’ With Penelope Cruz and Glenn Close Hollywood Reporter
  • Netflix misspells a lead Devil May Cry character's name and has to recall official merchandise Eurogamer
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