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Jack White launches vinyl record plant in Detroit

This Jan. 28, 2016 file photo shows musician Jack White, an executive producer of “American Epic,” at the premiere of the four-part PBS music documentary series at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. White returns to his hometown of Detroit this weekend for the opening of a vinyl record pressing plant at his Third Man Records store, which he opened two years ago in a neighborhood that has been undergoing a revitalization since the city emerged from bankruptcy.

From first film job to Sundance splash

Emily Bodkin, left, spent a week at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, with her mother, Noelle, and Neasa Ni Chianain, director of “Loco Parents.” COURTESY PHOTO Sentinel and Enterprise staff photos can be ordered by visiting our SmugMug site.

Manhood initiation movie opens wounds back at home

John Trengrove’s film The Wound has come under fire from local traditional leaders who have described it as an “exploitation of the Xhosa initiation ritual”. Last month, the movie, which explores circumcision and homosexuality, made its debut at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, to critical acclaim.

2017 Sundance Film Festival Awards Winners

After 10 days, 119 feature films and three feet of snow, an evening of humor and humanity marked the 2017 Sundance Film Festival Awards ceremony, with host Jessica Williams emceeing and jurors presenting 27 prizes for feature filmmaking in Park City, Utah . Honorees, named in total below, range from sharp comedies to provocative and timely documentaries and represent new achievements in global independent storytelling.

Kristen Stewart poses for breast cancer benefit at Knott’s

The doctor is in! Kristen Stewart poses with Peanuts character Lucy for breast cancer benefit at Knott’s Berry Farm The #ScreamAgainstBreastCancer benefit at the Los Angeles theme park Knott’s Berry Farm got a celebrity drop-in when it was held Saturday night. Kristen Stewart cut a casual chic look as she posed with a staff member dressed as Charles Schulz’ Peanuts character Lucy Van Pelt.

Sundance winners: ‘I Don’t Feel at Home,’ ‘Crown Heights’ reign victorious

Sundance winners: ‘I Don’t Feel at Home,’ ‘Crown Heights’ reign victorious The art-house dramas prevailed over crowd favorites ‘Call Me By Your Name,’ ‘Patti Cake$.’ Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jJAgq8 Melanie Lynskey, right, and Elijah Wood star in ‘I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore,’ which won the Grand Jury Prize at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.

Singaporean filmmaker Kirsten Tan wins prestigious Sundance award for Pop Aye

SINGAPORE: Singaporean filmmaker Kirsten Tan made history on Sunday when her debut feature film POP AYE won the World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award for Screenwriting at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival held in Park City, Utah. This unprecedented win makes POP AYE the first Singapore film and Tan, the first ever Singaporean to achieve such a feat at the celebrated festival.

Netflix, Amazon, YouTube at Sundance: A new world order? – CNET

Amazon nabbed one of the biggest deals of this year’s Sundance Film Fest when it bought the rights to “The Big Sick” for about $12 million. “YouTube, Netflix and others investing in digital creations [means] the output is on par with what is coming out of Hollywood,” said Jamie Byrne, director of creators for YouTube, which screened its first original movie at Sundance this year and has sponsored the fest’s short-film program for half a decade.

The challenges female filmmakers face post-Sundance

Gender equity in filmmaking must have looked pretty good to the women attending the Sundance Film Festival, which concludes this weekend in Park City, Utah. But for many female filmmakers, coming back down the mountain will mean a return to an industry where the opportunity divide remains far more glaring.

The challenges female filmmakers face post-Sundance

Gender equity in filmmaking must have looked pretty good to the women attending the Sundance Film Festival, which concludes this weekend in Park City, Utah. But for many female filmmakers, coming back down the mountain will mean a return to an industry where the opportunity divide remains far more glaring.

Fete for Female Filmmakers

Glamour magazine and Girlgaze recently hosted an intimate lunch celebrating “Films Powered by Women” at the Sundance Film Festival, where directors, editors and actors had an opportunity to meet, mingle and toast the work of female filmmakers. Held Jan. 24 at the home of Mimi Kim, the event coincided with the Women in Film Competition, which is sponsored by South Coast Plaza, the Orange County luxury lifestyle center currently celebrating its 50th anniversary.

Shaliene Woodley praises Malia Obama for attending DAPL protest

Malia Obama walks to a car on Main Street during the 2017 Sundance Film Festival on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, in Park City, Utah. The 18-year-old daughter of former President Obama reportedly joined with Dakota Access Pipeline protesters during Sundance Film Festival on Monday and actress Shaliene Woodley – who has been a fierce supporter of the efforts – praised Malia for showing up.

Jessica Williams lights up the screen in new Sundance comedy

Actress Jessica Williams poses for a portrait to promote the film, “The Incredible Jessica James”, at the Music Lodge during the Sundance Film Festival on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Park City, Utah. Actress Jessica Williams poses for a portrait to promote the film, “The Incredible Jessica James”, at the Music Lodge during the Sundance Film Festival on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Park City, Utah.

Jay Z on Protests: – We Are the Power’

The hip-hop legend and activist sat down for a discussion about his new docuseries ‘TIME: The Kalief Browder Story,’ about the life of the titular wrongfully imprisoned teen who spent 800 days in solitary confinement without trial before taking his own life.

Donald Trump gets Sundance Film Festival fired up

Al Gore, seen at the New Climate Lunch Roundtable at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, said that “no one person can stop” progress that’s being made on combating climate change. PARK CITY, Utah >> At this year’s Sundance Film Festival, one topic of conversation has trumped all others – President Donald Trump.

Kerry Washington calls on women to support women at Sundance

Actress Kerry Washington makes a point during a panel discussion at the Women at Sundance Brunch during the 2017 Sundance Film Festival on Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, in Park City, Utah. PARK CITY, Utah – Olivia Pope gets a lot of credit for being a powerful woman, but it’s the woman behind the fictional character who is helping to create real change in an industry that’s woefully lacking in women and people of colour behind the camera.

Woody Harrelson jokes about new role in Star Wars spinoff

Woody Harrelson recently confirmed he’s playing Han Solo’s mentor in the next “Star Wars” movie, but the actor jokes about his own ability to lead. “I wouldn’t choose me,” the actor shrugged and then laughed at the premiere of “Wilson” at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.

Kerry Washington calls on women to support women at Sundance

PARK CITY, Utah – Oliva Pope gets a lot of credit for being a powerful woman, but it’s the woman behind the fictional character who is helping to create real change in an industry that’s woefully lacking in women and people of color behind the camera. Kerry Washington on Monday spoke to a group of women at the Sundance Film Festival’s annual Women in Film Brunch, telling guests that progress is going to take “courage on all of our parts.”

Al Gore Caught Riding In An SUV At Sundance Film Festival [VIDEO]

Former Vice President Al Gore was caught entering an SUV at the Sundance Film Festival where he debuted the sequel to his 2006 environmental catastrophe film “An Inconvenient Truth.” An undercover source for the website Climate Depot caught Gore on camera exiting a building in snowy Park City, Utah and entering a Chevy Suburban LT Saturday – the video was posted online Sunday.

Q&A: Meet ‘Roxanne, Roxanne’ breakout Chante Adams

Actress Chante Adams poses for a portrait to promote the film, “Roxanne Roxanne,” at the Music Lodge during the Sundance Film Festival on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Park City, Utah. less Actress Chante Adams poses for a portrait to promote the film, “Roxanne Roxanne,” at the Music Lodge during the Sundance Film Festival on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Park City, Utah.

Star Gazing 1.23.17

Jesse Williams strikes a pose while attending the Kenzo Menswear Fall/Winter 2017-2018 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France. Common performs like at he Celebration of Music In Film on day 3 of the 2017 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.

2017 Sundance Film Festival – “Strong Island” Portraits

Filmmaker Yance Ford poses for a portrait to promote the film, “Strong Island”, at the Music Lodge during the Sundance Film Festival on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Park City, Utah. Filmmaker Yance Ford poses for a portrait to promote the film, “Strong Island”, at the Music Lodge during the Sundance Film Festival on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Park City, Utah.

John Legend responds to being called ‘monkey’

The ‘All of Me’ hitmaker has criticised the paparazzi photographer who recently branded him a “monkey” but insists he is not “hurt” by the comments as he is “smarter [and] stronger”. Speaking to Variety at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, he said: “We were right next to each other and we looked at each other like, ‘Did he really just say that?’ And he really said it.

Bruce Springsteen Supports Women’s March During Australian Concert:…

He may have been thousands of miles from his home state of New Jersey, but that didn’t stop outspoken advocate Bruce Springsteen from paying tribute to the Women’s Marches that took place in the States on Saturday. The 67-year-old singer-songwriter, who has long made songs documenting the struggles of poor and middle class Americans, took time out of his concert in Perth, Australia, on Sunday to share an inspirational message with the crowd, standing in solidarity with protestors around the world.

John Legend disappointed by racism

The ‘All of Me’ hitmaker has criticised the paparazzi photographer who recently branded him a “monkey” but insists he is not “hurt” by the comments as he is “smarter [and] stronger”. Speaking to Variety at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, he said: “We were right next to each other and we looked at each other like, ‘Did he really just say that?’ And he really said it.

Playdates’ Star Paul Scheer Says Silicon Beach Is – Way…

Paul Scheer thinks Silicon Beach, where the pilot for his new TV series is set, is “way more aggressively douchey” than Silicon Valley. “Silicon Beach is like Silicon Valley but the difference is, it’s way more aggressively douchey,” Paul Scheer said at TheWrap’s interview studio at Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.

Cyberattack on Sundance film fest briefly shuts down box office

A festival goer holds up her movie ticket after visiting the Festival Box Office during the 2017 Sundance Film Festival Jan. 21 in Park City, Utah. Representatives for the Sundance Film Festival say that their network systems were subject to a cyberattack that caused its box offices to shut down briefly Saturday afternoon.

Chelsea Handler leads defiant, star-studded Women’s March at Sundance

Twenty-one degree weather and a steady sprinkle of snow couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm at the Sundance Film Festival on Saturday morning, where an estimated 8,000 women, men and children took to the streets of Park City for a peaceful but potent Women’s March on Main. Organized by Chelsea Handler , the procession was one of several hundred sister marches taking place the day after Donald Trump’s inauguration, with other gatherings drawing hundreds of thousands of participants across the country and around the world .

Stars march against Trump in Utah during Sundance Film Festival

Chelsea Handler took a break from the Sundance Film Festival Saturday to lead a celebrity-filled march against President Trump in Park City, Utah. A crowd of celebrities and citizens mingled Saturday at an anti-Trump march in Park City, Utah, led by comedian/talk show host Chelsea Handler on the first Saturday of the Sundance Film Festival.

Charlize Theron looks ageless in glamor photos

Charlize Theron, 41, looks ageless in glamor photos taken at Sundance Film Festival before breaking down in tears at Women’s March But just before the show of emotion, the 41-year-old actress looked stunning in glamor photos taken at the Sundance Film Festival’s Women’s March on Main at the Music Lodge event. The ex of Sean Penn was also seen with her march mates Joshua Jackson, Aisha Tyler, Chelsea Handler and Mary McCormack.

Sundance review: ‘Dolores’

Consulting producer Benjamin Bratt, from left, director Peter Bratt, Dolores Huerta, and executive producer Carlos Santana pose for a portrait to promote the film, “Dolores”, at the Music Lodge during the Sundance Film Festival on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, in Park City, Utah. Consulting producer Benjamin Bratt, from left, director Peter Bratt, Dolores Huerta, and executive producer Carlos Santana pose for a portrait to promote the film, “Dolores”, at the Music Lodge during the Sundance Film Festival on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, in Park City, Utah.

Gore stays mum on Trump meeting, says ‘it’s not the last’

PARK CITY, Utah – Former Vice President Al Gore said that while he wouldn’t divulge specifics about his December conversation with Donald Trump, it wasn’t “the last conversation.” Speaking to a packed auditorium in Park City following the premiere of the climate change documentary “An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power,” which kicked off the 33rd Sundance Film Festival Thursday, Gore said that he’s seen a lot of people who started out as climate deniers change over time.

Elizabeth Olsen stuns at Sundance event

That didn’t take long! Elizabeth Olsen is effortlessly stylish in skin tight trousers…just hours after jetting into Utah for Sundance And it didn’t take long for Elizabeth Olsen to get camera-ready, as the 27-year-old actress was spotted looking at her picture perfect best just hours later at the Deadline Hollywood Studio event at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah on Friday. The actress, who is the younger sister of twin sisters Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, rocked the event in a pair of skin tight black trousers and a stylish striped top.

Gore Stays Mum on Trump Meeting, Says ‘It’s Not the Last’

Former Vice President Al Gore said that while he wouldn’t divulge specifics about his December conversation with Donald Trump, it wasn’t “the last conversation.” Speaking to a packed auditorium in Park City following the premiere of the climate change documentary “An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power,” which kicked off the 33rd Sundance Film Festival Thursday, Gore said that he’s seen a lot of people who started out as climate deniers change over time.

Sundance 2017’s Buzziest Movies

This year’s edition of the world’s premier indie film fest, running Jan. 19-29, boasts everything from intriguing sci-fi flicks to several eye-opening documentaries. It is, without question, the world’s premier showcase for independent cinema-one that’s hosted the feature filmmaking debuts of the Coen brothers, Quentin Tarantino, Richard Linklater, Darren Aronofsky, and many more of America’s best and brightest.

Kristen Stewart shines at Sundance premiere of her film

Ivanka Trump stuns in a black and white gown as she is joined by Tiffany and the rest of the clan at The Donald’s pre-inauguration dinner Kristen Stewart goes hell for leather at Sundance premiere of her directorial debut Come Swim as annual film festival opens The 26-year-old Los Angeles native proved it again as she posed for shots at the premiere of Come Swim – the short film that marks her directorial and screenwriting debut – which received a coveted screening spot at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival. The 5 ft., 5 in.

Women’s March: Which celebrities are marching and who’s throwing the epic after-party

Women’s March: Which celebrities are marching and who’s throwing the epic after-party March organizers have been releasing A-list lineups of supporters, attendees and performers. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jDQ157 The Women’s March on Washington is drawing many equal rights activists to the nation’s capitol one day after the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.