Sundance Film Festival 2009 Highlights
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt Counts 500 Days of Summer 
on Tuesday, Jan. 27 2009, 02:15 AM
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He went from sitcom kid to indie-film star, and now Joseph Gordon-Levitt is making the leap to big-budget popcorn flicks with "G.I. Joe." Hitfix got his thoughts on that project, and more, in a recent interview.
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on Tuesday, Jan. 27 2009, 02:15 AM
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He went from sitcom kid to indie-film star, and now Joseph Gordon-Levitt is making the leap to big-budget popcorn flicks with "G.I. Joe." Hitfix got his thoughts on that project, and more, in a recent interview.
2009 Sundance Film Festival Winners Announced!
by Tim Ryan on Saturday, Jan. 24 2009, 10:02 PM 12 Comments
The 2009 Sundance Film Festival award winners were announced Saturday night, with Push: Based on the novel by Sapphire taking home both the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award. Read on for a complete list of the winners!
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by Tim Ryan on Saturday, Jan. 24 2009, 10:02 PM
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The 2009 Sundance Film Festival award winners were announced Saturday night, with Push: Based on the novel by Sapphire taking home both the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award. Read on for a complete list of the winners!
IFC Stays In the Loop
on Friday, Jan. 23 2009, 02:10 AM 0 Comments
On the heels of its "Dead Snow" pickup, IFC Films purchased the rights to Sundance entrant "In the Loop," a political comedy starring James Gandolfini and Anna Chlumsky.
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on Friday, Jan. 23 2009, 02:10 AM
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On the heels of its "Dead Snow" pickup, IFC Films purchased the rights to Sundance entrant "In the Loop," a political comedy starring James Gandolfini and Anna Chlumsky.
Sundance '09: In with a Whisper, Out with a Sigh
on Friday, Jan. 23 2009, 01:58 AM 0 Comments
For a 25th anniversary celebration, this year's Sundance was pretty quiet -- but there's still plenty to see in the New York Times' recap of the week that was.
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on Friday, Jan. 23 2009, 01:58 AM
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For a 25th anniversary celebration, this year's Sundance was pretty quiet -- but there's still plenty to see in the New York Times' recap of the week that was.
Hollywood Reporter Names Zooey Deschanel, Soderbergh Flicks Best of Sundance
on Thursday, Jan. 22 2009, 12:21 PM 4 Comments
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on Thursday, Jan. 22 2009, 12:21 PM
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Get an Early Look at Dead Snow
on Thursday, Jan. 22 2009, 02:23 AM 1 Comment
You've read about the Norwegian Nazi zombie flick "Dead Snow" -- and perhaps also heard that it was picked up by IFC at Sundance. But have you seen these seven clips and two trailers from the film?
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on Thursday, Jan. 22 2009, 02:23 AM
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You've read about the Norwegian Nazi zombie flick "Dead Snow" -- and perhaps also heard that it was picked up by IFC at Sundance. But have you seen these seven clips and two trailers from the film?
Lil Wayne Goes to Sundance
on Thursday, Jan. 22 2009, 02:15 AM 5 Comments
It may not have the arthouse cred of some of the festival's other entrants, but "Tha Carter," the Lil Wayne documentary making the rounds at Sundance, has more sizzurp than all of them put together.
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on Thursday, Jan. 22 2009, 02:15 AM
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It may not have the arthouse cred of some of the festival's other entrants, but "Tha Carter," the Lil Wayne documentary making the rounds at Sundance, has more sizzurp than all of them put together.
From 500 Days of Summer to The Spectacular Now
on Thursday, Jan. 22 2009, 02:02 AM 1 Comment
What's next for the creative team behind the Sundance favorite "500 Days of Summer"? Based on comments made to /Film by director Marc Webb, it could be an adaptation of Tim Tharp's "The Spectacular Now."
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on Thursday, Jan. 22 2009, 02:02 AM
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What's next for the creative team behind the Sundance favorite "500 Days of Summer"? Based on comments made to /Film by director Marc Webb, it could be an adaptation of Tim Tharp's "The Spectacular Now."
Variety Critic Punches The Real Lebowski in Sundance Altercation
by Jen Yamato on Wednesday, Jan. 21 2009, 07:18 PM 12 Comments
Variety film critic John Anderson and film producer Jeff "The Dude" Dowd (who lent inspiration to Jeff Bridges' character in the Coen brothers' The Big Lebowski) made Sundance headlines Wednesday when a heated discussion over festival film Dirt! The Movie led to a flurry of fists in the middle of the Yarrow hotel.
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by Jen Yamato on Wednesday, Jan. 21 2009, 07:18 PM
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Variety film critic John Anderson and film producer Jeff "The Dude" Dowd (who lent inspiration to Jeff Bridges' character in the Coen brothers' The Big Lebowski) made Sundance headlines Wednesday when a heated discussion over festival film Dirt! The Movie led to a flurry of fists in the middle of the Yarrow hotel.
Total Recall: Directors Who Made A Splash At Sundance
by Tim Ryan on Wednesday, Jan. 21 2009, 04:15 PM 17 Comments
This week, the Sundance Film Festival is in full swing. With that in mind, we decided to take a look at some of the prominent directors who've gotten some major breaks at America's most important showcase for independent film. The snowy climes of Park City, UT, may seem to be an odd incubator for independent film, but Robert Redford's brainchild remains one of the key places to get a first look at some of film's most important voices.
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by Tim Ryan on Wednesday, Jan. 21 2009, 04:15 PM
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This week, the Sundance Film Festival is in full swing. With that in mind, we decided to take a look at some of the prominent directors who've gotten some major breaks at America's most important showcase for independent film. The snowy climes of Park City, UT, may seem to be an odd incubator for independent film, but Robert Redford's brainchild remains one of the key places to get a first look at some of film's most important voices.
Kristen Stewart Talks Twilight Sequel, New Moon
by Jen Yamato on Wednesday, Jan. 21 2009, 11:58 AM 12 Comments
Intrepid E! reporter/celebrity interviewer Ben Lyons caught up with Twilight star Kristen Stewart in Park City, Utah to talk up her festival film, Adventureland -- but naturally, got in a few questions about Stewart's other little upcoming film: the Twilight sequel New Moon.
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by Jen Yamato on Wednesday, Jan. 21 2009, 11:58 AM
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Intrepid E! reporter/celebrity interviewer Ben Lyons caught up with Twilight star Kristen Stewart in Park City, Utah to talk up her festival film, Adventureland -- but naturally, got in a few questions about Stewart's other little upcoming film: the Twilight sequel New Moon.
RT's "See Who Scored Free Swag at Sundance" Gallery!
by Jen Yamato on Tuesday, Jan. 20 2009, 06:54 PM 5 Comments
In celebration of the 2009 Sundance Film Festival currently taking place in Park City, Utah, we've put together a gallery of photos for the celebrity-obsessed. You've seen red carpet pictures and party snapshots, but you haven't really felt the Sundance experience-by-proxy until you've seen our Celebrity Swag Gallery!
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by Jen Yamato on Tuesday, Jan. 20 2009, 06:54 PM
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In celebration of the 2009 Sundance Film Festival currently taking place in Park City, Utah, we've put together a gallery of photos for the celebrity-obsessed. You've seen red carpet pictures and party snapshots, but you haven't really felt the Sundance experience-by-proxy until you've seen our Celebrity Swag Gallery!
J.K. Simmons Points to 2010 for Spider-Man 4
on Monday, Jan. 19 2009, 01:38 PM 8 Comments
Is Sam Raimi planning a 2010 start date for filming on "Spider-Man 4"? That's the word from J.K. Simmons, A.K.A. J. Jonah Jameson.
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on Monday, Jan. 19 2009, 01:38 PM
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Is Sam Raimi planning a 2010 start date for filming on "Spider-Man 4"? That's the word from J.K. Simmons, A.K.A. J. Jonah Jameson.
Spike Lee Talks Inside Man 2
on Monday, Jan. 19 2009, 01:32 PM 13 Comments
Speaking to MTV from Sundance, Spike Lee has revealed that work on "Inside Man 2" is moving along, and that screenwriter Terry George is finished with the first act.
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on Monday, Jan. 19 2009, 01:32 PM
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Speaking to MTV from Sundance, Spike Lee has revealed that work on "Inside Man 2" is moving along, and that screenwriter Terry George is finished with the first act.
John Krasinski Conducts Brief Interviews with Hideous Men
on Monday, Jan. 19 2009, 01:19 PM 0 Comments
You know him chiefly as Jim Halpert on "The Office," but John Krasinski has made his writing and directing debut with an adaptation of David Foster Wallace's "Brief Interviews with Hideous Men," premiering at Sundance this week.
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on Monday, Jan. 19 2009, 01:19 PM
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You know him chiefly as Jim Halpert on "The Office," but John Krasinski has made his writing and directing debut with an adaptation of David Foster Wallace's "Brief Interviews with Hideous Men," premiering at Sundance this week.
Tyson Traces the Rise and Fall of a Champ
on Monday, Jan. 19 2009, 01:13 PM 0 Comments
2008 was a bad year for documentaries at the box office, but promoting them is still one of Sundance's top priorities -- and "Tyson" is one of this year's most high-profile entries.
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on Monday, Jan. 19 2009, 01:13 PM
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2008 was a bad year for documentaries at the box office, but promoting them is still one of Sundance's top priorities -- and "Tyson" is one of this year's most high-profile entries.
Sony Buys $2 Million Worth of Black Dynamite
on Monday, Jan. 19 2009, 01:10 PM 6 Comments
Its trailer has been the talk of the film-site circle for weeks, so it's no surprise that "Black Dynamite" has become one of the early success stories of this year's Sundance, finding a home at Sony Pictures.
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on Monday, Jan. 19 2009, 01:10 PM
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Its trailer has been the talk of the film-site circle for weeks, so it's no surprise that "Black Dynamite" has become one of the early success stories of this year's Sundance, finding a home at Sony Pictures.
Antoine Fuqua's Brooklyn's Finest Makes First Sundance Sale
on Sunday, Jan. 18 2009, 07:18 PM 4 Comments
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on Sunday, Jan. 18 2009, 07:18 PM
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25 Favorite Films with Broken Lizard!
by Jen Yamato on Friday, Jan. 16 2009, 07:07 PM 26 Comments
After a successful run of studio comedies (most recently, 2006's Beerfest), the Broken Lizard gang is returning to their indie roots with the self-produced Slammin' Salmon, a restaurant-set comedy co-written by and starring all five members (and directed by Lizard and first-time helmer Kevin Heffernan). Rotten Tomatoes caught up with the Lizards en route to Park City, Utah, where they'll premiere Slammin' Salmon at the Slamdance Film Festival, to find out their 25 Favorite Films of all time!
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by Jen Yamato on Friday, Jan. 16 2009, 07:07 PM
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After a successful run of studio comedies (most recently, 2006's Beerfest), the Broken Lizard gang is returning to their indie roots with the self-produced Slammin' Salmon, a restaurant-set comedy co-written by and starring all five members (and directed by Lizard and first-time helmer Kevin Heffernan). Rotten Tomatoes caught up with the Lizards en route to Park City, Utah, where they'll premiere Slammin' Salmon at the Slamdance Film Festival, to find out their 25 Favorite Films of all time!
Focus Features Fela
on Thursday, Jan. 15 2009, 05:46 PM 1 Comment
Fela Kuti will be getting the biopic treatment from Focus Features, courtesy of a script based on Michael Veal's biography, "Fela: The Life and Times of an African Musical Icon."
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on Thursday, Jan. 15 2009, 05:46 PM
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Fela Kuti will be getting the biopic treatment from Focus Features, courtesy of a script based on Michael Veal's biography, "Fela: The Life and Times of an African Musical Icon."
Five Clips from Rockwell's Moon Posted
on Thursday, Jan. 15 2009, 01:45 AM 3 Comments
If you've been eagerly awaiting Sam Rockwell's "Moon," now's your chance to see a few bits of it before its Sundance premiere: five clips have been released and posted online.
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on Thursday, Jan. 15 2009, 01:45 AM
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If you've been eagerly awaiting Sam Rockwell's "Moon," now's your chance to see a few bits of it before its Sundance premiere: five clips have been released and posted online.
Focus Features Goes Global
on Wednesday, Jan. 14 2009, 11:47 AM 0 Comments
Focus Features has completed its restructuring, merging with Universal's International Production group to form Focus Features International.
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on Wednesday, Jan. 14 2009, 11:47 AM
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Focus Features has completed its restructuring, merging with Universal's International Production group to form Focus Features International.
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