As the Sundance Film Festival kicks off Thursday in Park City, Utah, here’s a look at 2 of the entries from last year's festival that are currently in the Oscars spotlight.

The incarceration drama “Sing Sing” did get several significant nominations including for Colman Domingo, adapted screenplay and original song. But Clarence “Divine Eye” Maclin, who delivered a revelatory performance based on his own experience, was not among them. He is, however, credited with helping to write the story.

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Not too long ago, it seemed that people like Angelina Jolie and Nicole Kidman were destined for best actress nominations, while general audience disinterest in the young Donald Trump movie “The Apprentice” might have indicated its awards chances were dead on arrival.

PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — With the 2025 Sundance Film Festival underway, Utah leaders, locals and longtime attendees are making a final push — that could include paying millions of dollars — to keep the world-renowned film festival as its directors consider uprooting.

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For Park City’s full-time residents, many of whom have grown up with the Sundance Film Festival, the idea of it leaving seems unimaginable.

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Annabelle Wallis is supporting her leading man. The Peaky Blinders alum, who has been dating Sebastian Stan for two years, made a rare comment about their relationship while reacting to the news ...

Well-deserved! Miss and love you!' @teyyaong excitedly shared, 'SEBASTIAN STAN YOU ARE AN OSCAR NOMINEE AAAAAAAA.' And @sgt_elena_ aptly commented, 'HE MANIFESTED IT.'

After holding the event for 40 years in the Utah ski town, organizers plan to take it elsewhere starting in 2027.