Venice Film Festival Jury Press Conference ‘Probably Not’ Happening Due to Scheduling, Will Replace Event With Welcome Cocktails for Journalists

Variety reports the Venice Film Festival is weighing whether to scrap its traditional opening jury press conference, citing a scheduling conflict. The festival, which opens September second with the world premiere of Danny Boyle's 'Ink,' says the press conference will 'probably not' happen and will instead host a welcome cocktail hour for journalists.

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