What Just Happened

What Just Happened is a 2008 American satirical comedy-drama directed by Barry Levinson and starring Robert De Niro. The supporting cast includes Catherine Keener, Robin Wright, Stanley Tucci, Moon Bloodgood, John Turturro, Sean Penn, Michael Wincott, Kristen Stewart and Bruce Willis. It is an independent film produced by 2929 Productions, Art Linson Productions and Tribeca Productions, and it was released on October 17, 2008. The film is based on the 2002 book What Just Happened? Bitter Hollywood Tales from the Front Line by Art Linson about his experiences as a producer in Hollywood. This film was shown at the Cannes Film Festival on May 25, 2008.