Scr(i)nk: Cannes: Jean Dujardin Lines Up 'La French,' Upfronts: Roundup & NBC Predictions, Monetizing Digital, Cannes Posters, 'On The Set' For 5/13/13

Cannes: Jean Dujardin Lines Up 'La French,' Upfronts: Roundup & NBC Predictions, Monetizing Digital, Cannes Posters, 'On The Set' For 5/13/13

Cannes: Jean Dujardin Set For True Story French Connection Feature

Dujardin will star in Cedric Jimenez’s La French, about the Marseilles drug wars and the French Connection; production is expected to start this September. (VAR)

NBC Upfronts: SSN Predicts Best Bet and First Cancelled

SSN’s picks for NBC's best bets and first cancelled, both fall season and midseason. (SSN)

Monetizing Content in the Digital Arena: Experts Offer Essential Tips

SSN’s report on filmmakers, producers and network execs who’ve risen to the challenge of adapting content to the digital space about crafting profitable financial models. (SSN)

Upfronts Roundup: First Edition

SSN’s look at the latest upfront news across the networks. (SSN)

A Brief History of Cannes Posters

In celebration of this year’s festival, which kicks off on May 15, SSN takes a look at five all-time favorite and iconic posters from Cannes. (SSN)

On The Set For 5/13/13: Melissa McCarthy Co-Directing ‘Tammy’ For New Line Cinema…’Low Down,’ Ghosts of the Pacific’

A recap of films that started and wrapped production. (SSN)

USC Study Shows Women’s Roles In Films At Lowest Numbers In 5 Years

The study by the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism based its findings on the 100 highest-grossing feature films of 2012. (LAT)

Senate Subcommittee’s ‘State of Video’ Hearings Set For Tomorrow In D.C.

The U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet hearing will include John McCain’s testimony on his proposed bill last week; execs plan to discuss la carte programming and AutoHop features. (FC)

NYC Upfront Map For All The Week’s Upfront Presentations & Events

AdAge’s map of upfront venues and parties for this week’s upfronts in NYC, by network. (AA)

Scott Sassa’s Next Move: Vice Chairman

Sassa has rebounded from his high-profile Hearst resignation two months ago and has been named Vice Chairman of the El Rey Network, the Robert Rodriguez-led cable network launching this December. (DH)