Controversial director Roman Polanski's latest film, The Palace, premiered on Sunday at the 80th Venice Film Festival. The film has got a dismal 0 per cent rating on the review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes. The rating has been deduced based on a total of 10 reviews submitted by Rotten Tomatoes-approved critics. The score implies a unanimous note of disappointment with the filmmaker's latest work, which is in the competition section of the festival. 
 
'Rotten' score for Polanski's new film 
 
The Palace's plot is set in 1999 during the New Year’s Eve celebration in a luxurious hotel called the Gstaad Palace, which is located in the Swiss Alps, where the lives of various guests and those who work for them, intersect.&nbsp; 
The film stars Oliver Masucci, John Cleese, Fanny Ardant, Luca Barbareschi, and Mickey Rourke.&nbsp; 
 
The dismal 0 per cent score might see an improvement as more reviews come in. The film has also received a poor reception at the festival which will prove to be a major hindrance to the distribution of the film.&nbsp;So far, the film has sold distribution rights across continental Europe only.

The Palace did earn a modest standing ovation at the premiere in Venice, although the reception was particularly harsh, with many critics calling it a 'misfire' that is to be ranked as Polanski's worst to date.&nbsp; 
 
A press member took to Twitter and said, "#Polanski's #ThePalace makes What? feel like a comedic masterpiece, in comparison. Imagine Playtime being remade by Michael Bay but without the wit and subtlety of the Transformer films. I don't want to sound negative, but it's one of the worst films I've ever seen. #Venezia80". 
 
The Variety review said, 'Nothing in the movie is funny,' and wrote, "Even at 90, he wants to be the “bad boy.” In “The Palace,” though, he’s just a bad filmmaker." 
 
The Times review called it, "An eye-scorching atrocity that is instantly one of the most egregious film-making failures of the year, possibly even the decade."&nbsp; 
 
Controversial move at the Venice Film Festival 
 
Roman Polanski's inclusion in Venice was met with protests at the Lido. The&nbsp;controversy surrounding the director has not stopped. Polanski was arrested and charged with drugging and raping a 13-year-old girl in 1977. He left the US&nbsp;in 1978 after pleading guilty to statutory rape.

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Controversial director Roman Polanski's latest film, The Palace, premiered on Sunday at the 80th Venice Film Festival. The film has got a dismal 0 per cent rating on the review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes.

Controversial director Roman Polanski's latest film, The Palace, premiered on Sunday at the 80th Venice Film Festival. The film has got a dismal 0 per cent rating on the review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes. The rating has been deduced based on a total of 10 reviews submitted by Rotten Tomatoes-approved critics. The score implies a unanimous note of disappointment with the filmmaker's latest work, which is in the competition section of the festival. 'Rotten' score for Polanski's new film The Palace's plot is set in 1999 during the New Year’s Eve celebration in a luxurious hotel called the Gstaad Palace, which is located in the Swiss Alps, where the lives of various guests and those who work for them, intersect. The film stars Oliver Masucci, John Cleese, Fanny Ardant, Luca Barbareschi, and Mickey Rourke. The dismal 0 per cent score might see an improvement as more reviews come in. The film has also received a poor reception at the festival which will prove to be a major hindrance to the distribution of the film. So far, the film has sold distribution rights across continental Europe only. The Palace did earn a modest standing ovation at the premiere in Venice, although the reception was particularly harsh, with many critics calling it a 'misfire' that is to be ranked as Polanski's worst to date. A press member took to Twitter and said, "#Polanski's #ThePalace makes What? feel like a comedic masterpiece, in comparison. Imagine Playtime being remade by Michael Bay but without the wit and subtlety of the Transformer films. I don't want to sound negative, but it's one of the worst films I've ever seen. #Venezia80". The Variety review said, 'Nothing in the movie is funny,' and wrote, "Even at 90, he wants to be the “bad boy.” In “The Palace,” though, he’s just a bad filmmaker." The Times review called it, "An eye-scorching atrocity that is instantly one of the most egregious film-making failures of the year, possibly even the decade." Controversial move at the Venice Film Festival Roman Polanski's inclusion in Venice was met with protests at the Lido. The controversy surrounding the director has not stopped. Polanski was arrested and charged with drugging and raping a 13-year-old girl in 1977. He left the US in 1978 after pleading guilty to statutory rape.

Roman Polanski's The Palace premieres at Venice Film Festival, gets a dismal 0 rating on Rotten Tomatoes

The first look of Kate Winslet in the upcoming HBO miniseries The Palace has been released to mark the beginning of the filming. HBO's official Twitter handle shared the look. "A new regime. The Palace (WT), an HBO Original Limited Series starring Kate Winslet, is now in production," the text behind the image read.&nbsp;The series reunites Winslet with Grant after more than a quarter of a century. Grant had worked with Winslet back in 1996 in the acclaimed Jane Austen adaptation Sense and Sensibility by Ang Lee. The series "tells the story of one year within the walls of the palace of a modern European regime as it begins to unravel."

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You can see the first look above. Winslet, sporting well-coiffed golden blonde hair, has a half-smile upon her lips as she looks at somebody behind the camera. Behind her are the flags of the fictional country that serves as the setting of the miniseries.

The Palace comes from Will Tracy and Frank Rich, known for Succession&nbsp;and The Queen director Stephen Frears.

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Matthias Schoenaerts, Guillaume Gallienne, Andrea Riseborough, Martha Plimpton and Hugh Grant also star.

This is not the first time Grant has been in an HBO miniseries. He starred opposite Nicole Kidman in 2021's acclaimed series The Undoing.

Winslet earlier starred in another HBO miniseries Mare of Easttown in 2021. Her performance gave her an Emmy. She has also worked with HBO in Mildred Pierce.

On the big screen, Grant will soon be seen in the video game adaptation Dungeons &amp; Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. Taking its source material from the iconic tabletop fantasy role-playing game called Dungeons &amp; Dragons, which inspired numerous novels, video games, TV shows, and of course movies, the film is directed by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley.

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The first look of Kate Winslet in the upcoming HBO miniseries The Palace has been released to mark the beginning of the filming. HBO's official Twitter handle shared the look.

The first look of Kate Winslet in the upcoming HBO miniseries The Palace has been released to mark the beginning of the filming. HBO's official Twitter handle shared the look. "A new regime. The Palace (WT), an HBO Original Limited Series starring Kate Winslet, is now in production," the text behind the image read. The series reunites Winslet with Grant after more than a quarter of a century. Grant had worked with Winslet back in 1996 in the acclaimed Jane Austen adaptation Sense and Sensibility by Ang Lee. The series "tells the story of one year within the walls of the palace of a modern European regime as it begins to unravel." A new regime. The Palace (WT), an HBO Original Limited Series starring Kate Winslet, is now in production. pic.twitter.com/Las1IFMvrT — HBO Max (@hbomax) February 2, 2023 You can see the first look above. Winslet, sporting well-coiffed golden blonde hair, has a half-smile upon her lips as she looks at somebody behind the camera. Behind her are the flags of the fictional country that serves as the setting of the miniseries. The Palace comes from Will Tracy and Frank Rich, known for Succession and The Queen director Stephen Frears. Matthias Schoenaerts, Guillaume Gallienne, Andrea Riseborough, Martha Plimpton and Hugh Grant also star. This is not the first time Grant has been in an HBO miniseries. He starred opposite Nicole Kidman in 2021's acclaimed series The Undoing. Winslet earlier starred in another HBO miniseries Mare of Easttown in 2021. Her performance gave her an Emmy. She has also worked with HBO in Mildred Pierce. On the big screen, Grant will soon be seen in the video game adaptation Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. Taking its source material from the iconic tabletop fantasy role-playing game called Dungeons & Dragons, which inspired numerous novels, video games, TV shows, and of course movies, the film is directed by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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English actor Hugh Grant is all set to reunite with Kate Winslet in the upcoming HBO miniseries 'The Palace', reported Deadline. Grant, who worked with Winslet back in 1996's acclaimed Jane Austen adaptation 'Sense and Sensibility' by Ang Lee, will star opposite the actress after 26 years.&nbsp;

'The Palace' comes from Will Tracy and Frank Rich, known for 'Succession' and 'The Queen' director Stephen Frears.

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The series also has Matthias Schoenaerts and Andrea Riseborough in the cast. This is not the first time Grant has been in an HBO miniseries. He starred opposite Nicole Kidman in 2021's acclaimed series 'The Undoing'.

Winslet earlier starred in another HBO miniseries 'Mare of Easttown' in 2021. Her performance gave her an Emmy. She has also worked with HBO in 'Mildred Pierce'.

On the big screen, Grant will soon be seen in the video game adaptation 'Dungeons &amp; Dragons: Honor Among Thieves'. Taking its source material from the iconic tabletop fantasy role-playing game called ‘Dungeons &amp; Dragons’, which inspired numerous novels, video games, TV shows, and of course movies, the film is directed by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley.

Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Regé-Jean Page, Justice Smith, and Sophia Lillis also star. Grant is playing the role of Rogue, who is the bad guy of the film.

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English actor Hugh Grant is all set to reunite with Kate Winslet in the upcoming HBO miniseries 'The Palace', reported Deadline. Grant, who worked with Winslet back in 1996's acclaimed Jane Austen adaptation 'Sense and Sensibility' by Ang Lee, will star opposite the actress after 26 years.

English actor Hugh Grant is all set to reunite with Kate Winslet in the upcoming HBO miniseries 'The Palace', reported Deadline. Grant, who worked with Winslet back in 1996's acclaimed Jane Austen adaptation 'Sense and Sensibility' by Ang Lee, will star opposite the actress after 26 years. 'The Palace' comes from Will Tracy and Frank Rich, known for 'Succession' and 'The Queen' director Stephen Frears. Also Read: When Kate Winslet was fat-shamed, told she'd get only 'fat girl' roles The series also has Matthias Schoenaerts and Andrea Riseborough in the cast. This is not the first time Grant has been in an HBO miniseries. He starred opposite Nicole Kidman in 2021's acclaimed series 'The Undoing'. Winslet earlier starred in another HBO miniseries 'Mare of Easttown' in 2021. Her performance gave her an Emmy. She has also worked with HBO in 'Mildred Pierce'. On the big screen, Grant will soon be seen in the video game adaptation 'Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves'. Taking its source material from the iconic tabletop fantasy role-playing game called ‘Dungeons & Dragons’, which inspired numerous novels, video games, TV shows, and of course movies, the film is directed by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley. Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Regé-Jean Page, Justice Smith, and Sophia Lillis also star. Grant is playing the role of Rogue, who is the bad guy of the film.

Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet to reunite after 25 years in HBO's 'The Palace'

Hollywood actor Kate Winslet is all set to star in a new series titled ‘The Palace’. According to Variety, ‘The Palace’ tells the story of one year within the walls of the palace of an authoritarian regime as it begins to unravel. Apart from starring in the project, Winslet will also executive produce it. Will Tracy created the show and will serve as executive producer and showrunner.

Stephen Frears is attached to direct and executive produce, with Frank Rich also executive producing. Seth Reiss, Juli Weiner, Jen Spyra, Gary Shteyngart, and Sarah DeLappe will also write for the show.

"We are honoured to be working with this incredibly talented group of filmmakers on ‘The Palace,’" said Francesca Orsi, executive vice president of HBO Programming.

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"The notion that Kate Winslet and Stephen Frears, two of our industry’s leading lights (who-remarkably-have never collaborated before now), are joining forces to bring Will Tracy’s wildly original, prescient, and dazzling scripts to life at HBO is a dream come true for us," Orsi added.

Winslet is also attached to star in the HBO limited series ‘The Trust’, based on the novel of the same name by Hernan Diaz. Prior to that, she starred in the HBO limited series ‘Mare of Easttown’ for which she won the Emmy Award for best actress in a limited series.

For those unaware, Winslet also won Emmys in 2011 for the HBO limited series ‘Mildred Pierce’. She is also known for her seven Oscar nominations, including those for films like ‘Titanic’, ‘Iris’ and ‘Little Children’. She won the Oscar for best actress for her work in the film ‘The Reader’ in 2009.&nbsp;

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Hollywood actor Kate Winslet is all set to star in a new series titled ‘The Palace’. According to Variety, ‘The Palace’ tells the story of one year within the walls of the palace of an authoritarian regime as it begins to unravel.

Hollywood actor Kate Winslet is all set to star in a new series titled ‘The Palace’. According to Variety, ‘The Palace’ tells the story of one year within the walls of the palace of an authoritarian regime as it begins to unravel. Apart from starring in the project, Winslet will also executive produce it. Will Tracy created the show and will serve as executive producer and showrunner. Stephen Frears is attached to direct and executive produce, with Frank Rich also executive producing. Seth Reiss, Juli Weiner, Jen Spyra, Gary Shteyngart, and Sarah DeLappe will also write for the show. "We are honoured to be working with this incredibly talented group of filmmakers on ‘The Palace,’" said Francesca Orsi, executive vice president of HBO Programming. Also Read: 'The Gray Man' sequel is in the works, to star Ryan Gosling once again "The notion that Kate Winslet and Stephen Frears, two of our industry’s leading lights (who-remarkably-have never collaborated before now), are joining forces to bring Will Tracy’s wildly original, prescient, and dazzling scripts to life at HBO is a dream come true for us," Orsi added. Winslet is also attached to star in the HBO limited series ‘The Trust’, based on the novel of the same name by Hernan Diaz. Prior to that, she starred in the HBO limited series ‘Mare of Easttown’ for which she won the Emmy Award for best actress in a limited series. For those unaware, Winslet also won Emmys in 2011 for the HBO limited series ‘Mildred Pierce’. She is also known for her seven Oscar nominations, including those for films like ‘Titanic’, ‘Iris’ and ‘Little Children’. She won the Oscar for best actress for her work in the film ‘The Reader’ in 2009. Also Read: Late singer-composer Bappi Lahiri will be part of this popular web series

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