Sundance Film Festival

Robert Redford noncommittal on future of London's Sundance event

Thomson ReutersApril 24, 2013 10:30

By Belinda Goldsmith LONDON (Reuters) - Robert Redford said on Wednesday that the future of London's Sundance film and music festival was by no means certain, as he launched the British version of an event that aims to boost interest in independent film. Last year was the first time that the U.S. actor-director had ventured outside the United States with a version of the Sundance Film Festival, the world's leading independent film festival, that he set up in Park City, Utah, 35 years ago.

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Thomson ReutersJanuary 28, 2013 09:15

Following is a summary of current entertainment news briefs. "Argo" boosts Oscar chances with two weekend award LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Iran hostage drama "Argo" won its second big award in two days on Sunday, boosting its chances of winning a best picture Oscar next month in a race that had been considered wide open. "Argo" won best cast ensemble, the top prize, at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, while Daniel Day-Lewis and Jennifer Lawrence took lead acting honors.

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Thomson ReutersJanuary 28, 2013 01:15

Studios snap up Sundance favorites, boosting indie film market

Thomson ReutersJanuary 27, 2013 19:15

By Piya Sinha-Roy and Sharon Swart Park City, Utah, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Movie studios have been searching for the next big thing at the Sundance Film Festival after the critical and commercial success of indie films such as "Beasts of the Southern Wild" with a slew of business deals being made during the festival.

"Fruitvale," "Blood Brothers" win top awards at Sundance

Thomson ReutersJanuary 27, 2013 03:15

By Piya Sinha-Roy PARK CITY, Utah, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Drama film "Fruitvale" and documentary "Blood Brothers" won the top awards at the Sundance Film Festival on Saturday, giving them a big boost to reach independent movie audiences this year. "Fruitvale," starring Octavia Spencer and Michael B. Jordan and directed by 26-year-old, first-time filmmaker Ryan Coogler," picked up the U.S. drama jury and audience awards for its "moral and social urgency."

FACTBOX-Winners at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival Awards

Thomson ReutersJanuary 27, 2013 03:15

PARK CITY, Utah, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Following is a list of winners at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, the top gathering for independent movies made outside of Hollywood's major studios. The competition categories are grouped for drama films and documentaries in sections for U.S. films and world cinema. U.S. DRAMA FILMS Best Film, Jury Prize - "Fruitvale" Best Film, Audience Award - "Fruitvale" Directing - Jill Soloway, "Afternoon Delight"

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Thomson ReutersJanuary 26, 2013 17:15

Following is a summary of current entertainment news briefs. First Steve Jobs movie gets red carpet premiere

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Thomson ReutersJanuary 26, 2013 09:15

Following is a summary of current entertainment news briefs. First Steve Jobs movie gets red carpet premiere

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Thomson ReutersJanuary 26, 2013 01:30

Following is a summary of current entertainment news briefs. First Steve Jobs movie gets red carpet premiere

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Thomson ReutersJanuary 18, 2013 01:30

Following is a summary of current entertainment news briefs. Eclectic opening for Sundance with films about Mideast, Chile, U.S. Southwest PARK CITY, Utah (Reuters) - The Sundance Film Festival opens Thursday with movies and documentaries from around the world, including a feature that examines the cultural divide between the Middle East and the United States. The 10-day Sundance Film Festival, founded by actor-director Robert Redford and now in its 35th year, will showcase 119 films from 32 countries.