16 h. ago ‘What they’re doing is the worst of humanity’: Sundance festival stars back anti

Elijah Wood joined protest in Utah’s Park City in memory of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, while Natalie Portman said what is happening is ‘absolutely horrific’The Sundance film festival, which is currently under way in Park City, Utah, saw a mass protest against the two fatal shootings in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, along with high-profile interventions from major film industry figures.Actor Natasha Lyonne was among those spreading social media posts about the protest, called “Sundancers Melt ICE”, which was called for Sunday afternoon. The organisers asked for a 10-minute “respectful” event at sunset on Park City’s Main Street to memorialise Renee Good, who was killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent on 7 January, and Alex Pretti, who was killed on Saturday by an agent of the Department of Homeland Security. Continue reading...

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22 h. ago As Sundance leaves Utah, loyal attendees fear end of an era: ‘Robert Redford’s vision was rooted here’

Some attendees at this year’s festival have worn scarves and held signs declaring 2026 as ‘the last Sundance’

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27 h. ago Taylor Swift's mom Andrea and Donna Kelce make rare public appearance together ahead of pop star's wedding to Travis Kelce

Travis Kelce's and Taylor Swift's moms put their heartwarming friendship on full display as they enjoyed a day out at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival in Utah over the weekend.

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36 h. ago A man is under arrested for assaulting U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost at the Sundance Film Festival

A man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting Florida Congressman Maxwell Frost at a party during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah

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45 h. ago Longtime festivalgoers say the final Sundance in Utah may also be their last

A common question that has emerged from this year's Sundance Film Festival is: "“Will you still go to the festival when it moves to Boulder?”

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48 h. ago Democratic congressman punched in racist attack at Sundance film festival

Maxwell Alejandro Frost says attacker ‘told me Trump was going to deport me’ as police say suspect arrestedThe Florida congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost said he was assaulted by a man who said Donald Trump would deport him at a party during the Sundance film festival in Utah.“Last night, I was assaulted by a man at Sundance Festival who told me that Trump was going to deport me before he punched me in the face,” Frost said in a Saturday post on X. “He was heard screaming racist remarks as he drunkenly ran off. The individual was arrested and I am okay.” Continue reading...

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68 h. ago Robert Redford remembered for his mentorship of new filmmakers at Sundance gala

Filmmakers whose careers were shaped by Robert Redford and the Sundance Institute he founded are honoring his legacy at the first Sundance Film Festival since his death

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4 d. ago ‘An environmental nuclear bomb’: documentary examines fight to save Great Salt Lake

Sundance film festival: A cautionary new film, executive-produced by Leonardo DiCaprio, warns of the devastating consequences if the Utah lake continues to disappearThe Sundance film festival kicked off its final edition on Thursday in Park City, the Utah ski enclave that has housed the independent film hub for more than four decades. Beginning in 2027, the festival will move to Boulder, Colorado, after a multi-year selection process that many assumed would end in Salt Lake City.Utah’s largest city, a mere 30 miles from the festival center, has long hosted extra Sundance events and served as its transit center. It’s a rapidly growing metropolitan area, a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts, a major US city – and, according to a new documentary that opened this year’s festival, facing an imminent ecological crisis. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago What you need to know about Robert Redford’s 2026 Sundance Festival as Charli XCX stars in three films

The 42nd Sundance Film Festival kicks off this week in Park City, Utah

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4 d. ago Sundance kicks off in Utah with powerful premieres and emotional tributes to Robert Redford

The Sundance Film Festival kicks off Thursday morning in Utah, marking the first year without founder Robert Redford

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5 d. ago Everything you need to know about the 2026 Sundance Film Festival

The 42nd Sundance Film Festival kicks off this week in Park City, Utah

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7 d. ago The Sundance Film Festival prepares to bid farewell to Park City, and Robert Redford

The Sundance Film Festival kicks off Thursday in Park City, Utah, marking its final year there

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