Add to your tip sheet for Cannes '09... Pedro Almodovar's new film, "Los Abrazos Rotos" (Broken Embraces), which (according to Variety) goes into production later this month in Spain, starring Penelope Cruz.

I have absolutely no inside knowledge, but would be shocked if the film doesn't end up at Sony Pictures Classics for U.S. distribution, given their terrific ongoing relationship with Pedro for all of his recent work (Universal Studios and Focus Features International are backing and selling the film). I hope Almodovar is keeping a production diary again this time around...