Film festivals are a perfect place to launch new movies and get publicity for its stars. We’re breaking down the best of the fests from 2014. Hollywood’s hottest names headed to the desert for the 25th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival. The event is a huge draw for A-listers and here are some reasons why. Julia Roberts and Tom Hanks: you wanna see … babe // this is just…right The Edge and Bono: it’s nice…you know Phillip Seymour Hoffman gave one his last interviews at the Sundance Film Festival. The actor tragically passed away from a heroin overdose just two weeks later. While promoting “God’s Pocket”, Phillip discussed the similarities to his character. Phillip Seymour Hoffman: Happening at SXSW, Mike Myers unleashed his directing debut "Supermensch – The Legend of Shep Gordon” - a documentary about the talent manager and producer. Nicole Kidman was the first of many Hollywood A-listers to arrive at the Cannes Film Festival. Her movie “Grace of Monaco” –is opened the French fest. Nicole Kidman: I love Cannes…festival But it was Blake Lively who stole the spotlight as she walked the red carpet at various premieres. Lupita Nyong'o made a trip to paradise for the kickoff of the Maui Film Festival. She joined other honorees for the opening night celebrat