CASEY AFFLECK

Robert De Niro was the honored guest at the 28th annual amfAR Gala Cannes, where one lucky guest won an auction to have lunch with the actor and a piece of his family history.

After more than a year of uncertainty and ever-fluctuating release schedules, there will be a summer movie season.

(L-R) Actor Casey Affleck with his award for best actor in 'Manchester By The Sea' and Amazon SVP Jeff Blackburn attend the Amazon Studios Oscar Celebration at Delilah on February 26, 2017 in West Hollywood, California. Jeff Blackburn, Amazon's SVP of business and corporate development, is leaving the company after a year-long hiatus, adding to a recent turnover among Amazon's leadership ranks. "I did the Excel models, wrote chunks of the AMZN IPO prospectus, etc.," Blackburn wrote in the memo. In a response to Blackburn's memo, Bezos thanked Blackburn for his more than two decades of leadership and praised him for being "a builder." In late 1996, I was a junior investment banker at Deutsche Bank, assigned to a potential Amazon IPO project.

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. “The White Tiger” shows her acting chops in a way that American productions have thus far failed to. The film, from director Gabriela Cowperthwaite (“Blackfish”), is adapted from Matthew Teague’s Esquire article about his own experience. — AP Film Writer Lindsey BahrMUSIC— After a hectic 2020, all you need is the smooth and soothing sound of Rhye to help you start the new year right. — AP Music Editor Mesfin FekaduTELEVISION— The rise and impact of one of the first female rap groups is dramatized in the Lifetime movie “Salt-N-Pepa” (8 p.m. EST Sunday).

FILE - In this Friday, Aug. 31, 2018 file photo, actress Cate Blanchett poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'A Star Is Born' at the 75th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy. The lineup for the Venice Film Festival will be announced on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, and will be the first major film event since the coronavirus pandemic lockdown. Barbera noted that almost half of the competition film selections this year are directed by women. The decision to hold the 77th edition of the Venice Film Festival is experienced like a sign of confidence in dnd concrete support of the world of film and the audiovisual industry, Barbera said. Cannes and Telluride were cancelled and others like Venice and the Toronto International Film Festival have had to get creative and scale back where possible in order to proceed.

Ben Affleck is on a much healthier path than he was one year ago today, when he was driven to rehab by his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner. A source tells ET that one year after the shocking pics of Garner driving a distraught-looking Affleck to rehab, the Oscar winner is still prioritizing his sobriety. As for his relationship with 47-year-old Garner, the source says the two are still on great terms, especially when it comes to co-parenting. Garner is now dating businessman John Miller, and Affleck split from Saturday Night Live producer Lindsay Shookus for the second time in April. Our source says that these days, Affleck isn't making dating a priority, but instead focusing on bettering himself.

Matt Damon has chosen a very special way to honor his four daughters! The girls' names are right beside "Lucy," the Oscar winner's tattoo honoring his wife, Luciana Barroso. "FOR HIS KIDS #alexia #isabella #gia #stella," Stone captioned the touching post. Not only are Affleck and Damon starring side by side for the first time since Dogma in 1999, they are also co-writing the script alongside industry veteran Nicole Holofcener. RELATED CONTENT:Casey Affleck Reacts to Brother Ben and Matt Damon Working Together Again (Exclusive)Matt Damon and Wife Show PDA During Vacation with Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky in Ibiza: Pics'Ford v. Ferrari' Trailer: Matt Damon and Christian Bale Bring Speed to the Big Screen

(L-R) Actor Casey Affleck with his award for best actor in 'Manchester By The Sea' and Amazon SVP Jeff Blackburn attend the Amazon Studios Oscar Celebration at Delilah on February 26, 2017 in West Hollywood, California. Jeff Blackburn, Amazon's SVP of business and corporate development, is taking a one-year leave in 2020, Amazon's representative told CNBC. Blackburn, who joined Amazon in 1998, is one of the most senior executives at the company and a close advisor to CEO Jeff Bezos. He oversees a number of businesses, including Amazon's video streaming and advertising units. "Jeff Blackburn has decided to take a one year sabbatical with his wife and extended family following more than 21 years at Amazon, leading everything from our third party business, to Prime Video, Amazon Studios, Amazon Music, and Amazon Advertising.

Casey Affleck is sharing his thoughts on his older brother, Ben Afflecks, upcoming project with mutual pal Matt Damon. "I think they have their own real relationship and something about that translates to the screen," Casey explained. However, during his chat with ET, Casey shared some slight reticence when imagining his brother and Matt taking on sword-wielding warriors in the 14th century. When asked if hell taking a role in the film, having collaborated with both Matt and Ben on Good Will Hunting, Casey joked, "Like pig farmer number 3? RELATED CONTENT:Ben Affleck and Matt Damon to Reunite for Revenge Thriller 'The Last Duel'Ben Affleck Looking to Date Again But Main Focus Is Staying HealthyGeorge Clooney Explains Why He Told Ben Affleck Not to Take the Role of Batman