Hollywood stars head for Cannes

Some of Hollywood’s biggest names including Charlize Theron, Michael Fassbender, Natalie Portman, Matthew McConaughey and Cate Blanchett are expected to jet out to the Riviera for the Cannes Film Festival.

A total of 19 films are in the running for the most coveted prize at the event, the Palme d’Or.

This year’s prize jury is headed by filmmaking duo the Coen brothers and includes screen stars Sienna Miller and Jake Gyllenhaal.