America Wants to Get Cannes'd With Antonio Banderas and Charlize Theron

America Wants to Get Cannes'd With Antonio Banderas and Charlize Theron

DALLAS, May 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- America wants to go to the Cannes Film Festival, and they've got a date with a foreign hottie in mind.

According to a survey by BLOCKBUSTER Online(R), a majority of American movie lovers would like to attend the Cannes Film Festival in France, and they want to go on the arm of foreign favorites Antonio Banderas or Charlize Theron.

"Hollywood may be as American as apple pie, but some of the best -- and best-looking -- actors and actresses are foreign born," says Shane Evangelist, senior vice president and general manager for BLOCKBUSTER Online. "What better way to celebrate the global film community than to go to Cannes with an international sex symbol?"

Antonio Banderas, the swarthy Spanish star of "Take the Lead" and "The Mask of Zorro" was the top pick among women for foreign fantasy date. British actor Orlando Bloom, made famous by his portrayal of golden-locked Legolas in "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, and Aussie Russell Crowe of "Gladiator" fame were other top choices for an escort to Cannes.

Men, undaunted by Charlize Theron's role as a man-hating serial killer in "Monster," chose the long-legged South African as their favorite for fantasy Cannes date. Mexican star Salma Hayek, who has starred in "Desperado" and "Once Upon A Time In Mexico" with fellow fantasy date Banderas, was a close second, followed by Australian starlet Nicole Kidman.

A less-mentioned favorite among men was French beauty Audrey Tautou, who will be attending the Cannes Film Festival to promote "The Da Vinci Code" with Tom Hanks at this year's festival. Her role in the anticipated feature film is sure to increase the "Amelie" star's sex symbol status among American men.

The Cannes Film Festival, held in France each spring, is as well known for its international celebrity sightings as the groundbreaking cinema it honors. International stars from across the globe will descend on the Cannes Film Festival May 17-28 this year.

For movie lovers who want to experience Cannes, but who have to forgo the real thing, there's always the festival's past award-winners and official selections to see. Film buffs will find a convenient collection of Cannes movies -- from blockbuster hits like "Pulp Fiction" to art house favorites like "Elephant" or "Dancer in the Dark" -- in the "Festivals" section on the BLOCKBUSTER Online web site at http://www.blockbuster.com/ .

About Blockbuster

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Source: Blockbuster Inc.

CONTACT: Tami Cannizzaro of Blockbuster Inc., +1-214-854-3190

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