Sundance regained some territory in their war-without-end against "ambush marketers" -- those companies that set up in Park City yet aren't official sponsors.  The fest announced that they'll take over The Lift -- which last year was ... (more)

The following trailer for Dan Eckman's comedy "Mystery Team" may not be suitable for younger viewers. 
What's the film about?  To crib from Sundance senior programmer Trevor Groth:

In indieWIRE's write-up of the National Society of Film Critics honors, which gave best pic to docu "Waltz with Bashir," included this paragraph:
The grou... (more)

French actress Isabelle Huppert will serve as Jury President of the 62nd Festival du Cannes.

"I am very glad and very proud,&quot... (more)

For those confused about all the "Watchmen" hype -- nevermind the confusion on who owns the rights -- MySpace put up a very good primer on Zack Synder'... (more)

Can a short cowboy have a short horse?  Kinda.  Can a short film have a short trailer?  Well... kinda. 

From helmers Jessica Burstein and Robbie Norris -- who... (more)

Greg Mottola's "Superbad" follow-up is finally a pic he also wrote -- "Adventureland," about the worst job ever.  Though "Daytrippers" had its preem at Slamdance in 1996, "

Well-timed for Sundance rejects, Calabasas-based Media Bella is offering a 4-wall package for DIY distributors that includes four screenings during Friday and Saturday at Laemmle Monica 4-Plex.  

Ross Katz's film preems in Sundance's Dramatic Competition section.  Kevin Bacon stars in what looks like the longest, saddest roadtrip movie ever.

As we read through yet another AFI list, this time called "... (more)

While Cinematical put up this exclusive ... (more)

For those who can pull choice quotes from "I'm Gonna Git You Sucka" it's been a difficult 20 years.  They've long since worn out their welcome quoting "My Bitch Better Have My Money" at the corner bar. <... (more)

George W. Bush's White House departure is sparking count-down lists and parties across the nation.  But there will be no cel... (more)

Another Sundance doc on the lips of distribs we talk to is Louis Psihoyos' "The Cove," about how the Oceanic Preservation Soc... (more)

• We were titillated this morning with an email titled "Former Sundance Programmer Reveals Short Film Secrets."  But it turns out au... (more)

At an agency meeting about their Sundance projects, the execs began the conversation by raving about a doc they aren't even repping -- Ondi Timoner's "We Live in Public," about internet pioneer and artist Josh Harris whom ... (more)

"Smile 'Til It Hurts" producer Bari Pearlman pointed us to this fantastic teaser to her Slamdance doc, a chronicle of the people who "averted a third World War" -- the Up With People! sin... (more)

Michael Bell, aka Mad Dog (pictured far right), died yesterday.  Bell was featured in his brother Chris' Sundance doc "Bigger, Stronger, ... (more)