THIS JUST IN: “The Dead Don’t Die” will open this year’s Cannes Festival (April 10th, 2019). After the dead rise from their graves, the tranquil town of Centerville has no choice but to battle the hordes of zombies come threaten their way of life. “The dead don’t die” was written and directed by Jim Jarmusch, produced by Joshua Astrachan and Carter Logan and produced by Animal Kingdom (they produced Jarmush’s previous film, 2016’s “Patterson”). The full cast includes, Bill Murray, Adam Driver, Tilda Swinton, Chloë Sevigny, Steve Buscemi, Danny Glover, Caleb Landry Jones, Rosie Perez, Iggy Pop, Sara Driver, RZA, Selena Gomez, Carol Kane, Austin Butler, Luka Sabbat and Tom Waits (featured image: Selena Gomez on the set of “The Dead Don’t Die”).

“The dead don’t die” will have its world premiere on May 14th, the festival’s opening day, and be released stateside on June 14th.

Ali Naderzad will be in Cannes during May 14-25 bringing you coverage of all the premieres and related events.