NEW YORK, May 15, 2015 - The New York Times's live and filmed conversations with top talents and thinkers,TimesTalks , makes its debut at theCannes International Film Festival with a series of five fascinating events in collaboration withThe American Pavilion .

In the spirit of the International Cannes Film Festival, each event has been tailored to reflect the array of genres and talent in cinema today. Taking place at The American Pavilion, just a few steps from the Palais des Festivals, New York Times contributor Logan Hill will be in conversation with some of cinema's most talented actors, producers and directors.

Tickets are free and exclusively forThe American Pavilion members and their guests. Learn more about tickets and other membership benefits atwww.AmPav.com .

Details

Saturday, May 16, 3 - 4 pm

Tom Bernard & Michael Barker

The New York Times presents the co-presidents and co-founders of Sony Pictures Classics, Tom Bernard and Michael Barker.

Sunday, May 17, 12 pm

Salma Hayek

Oscar-nominated actress and producer Salma Hayek will discuss "Tale of Tales" and "Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet."

Tuesday, May 19, 10-11 am

Disney Pixar's "Inside Out"

Pete Docter, producer Jonas Rivera, and actors Amy Poehler, Mindy Kaling, Lewis Black and Phyllis Smith, who provide the voices of Joy, Disgust, Anger and Sadness in this original new movie.

Tuesday, May 19, 2-3 pm

Joachim Trier, Gabriel Byrne, Devin Druid

The talent behind "Louder than Bombs": director Joachim Trier and actors Gabriel Byrne and Devin Druid.

Tuesday, May 19, 4-5 pm

John C. Reilly

The New York Times presents of the most versatile actors in movies today - John C. Reilly, who appears in three films at the festival - "The Lobster," "Tale of Tales" and "Les Cowboys."

Follow@TimesTalkson Twitter for more information and join the conversation using the hashtags #AmPav and #MeetMeAtThePavilion.

Location

The American Pavilion

Village Internationale

Palais des Festivals

Esplanade du Président Pompidou

06400 Cannes, France

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