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This image released by Pop Tv shows Catherine O'Hara in a scene from "Schitt's Creek." (Pop TV via AP)
Catherine O’Hara was the best part of any scene
Catherine O’Hara was never afraid to go big. Known for roles in “Schitt’s Creek,” “Beetlejuice,” and “Home Alone,” she made her lines and characters memorable.
 
Director Beth de Araujo, left, and Channing Tatum attend the premiere of "Josephine" during the Sundance Film Festival on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at Eccles Center in Park City, Utah. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Sundance Film Festival: Channing Tatum drama ‘Josephine’ wins top jury and audience awards
Beth de Araújo’s family drama “Josephine” has won the top prizes at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.
 
Director Olivia Wilde speaks during the premiere of "The Invite" during the Sundance Film Festival on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at Eccles Center in Park City, Utah. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
The Sundance Film Festival’s big moments and breakout movies
The last Sundance Film Festival in Utah is drawing to a close this weekend. The Park City gathering has been a nostalgic farewell, as it moves to Boulder, Colorado in 2027.
 
Gemma Chan, from left, Mason Reeves and Channing Tatum appear in a scene from the film "Josephine," by Beth de Araújo, an official selection of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. (Sundance Institute/Greta Zozula via AP)
The Sundance Film Festival is now streaming. Here’s how, and what, to watch
Many films from the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, are available to stream online starting Thursday through the weekend.
 
Nelson Mandela, anti-apartheid leader and president of the African National Congress, addresses the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Dec. 3, 1991. (AP Photo/Ed Bailey, File)
Antoine Fuqua’s ‘Troublemaker’ lets Nelson Mandela speak for himself
Antoine Fuqua’s new documentary, “Troublemaker,” explores Nelson Mandela’s life beyond his iconic status.
 
Skyler Bible,from left, Lucy Boynton, Oliver Diego Silva, David Duchovny, Hope Davis, Ariela Barer and Cooper Raiff appear in a scene from "See You When I See You" by Jay Duplass, an official selection of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. (Jim Frohna/Sundance Institute via AP)
Jay Duplass returns to Sundance with the tragic comedy ‘See You When I See You’
Jay Duplass has shifted from personal stories to telling others’ tales. Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V.
 
Charli xcx attends the premiere of "The Moment" during the Sundance Film Festival on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at Eccles Center in Park City, Utah. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Charli xcx has her movie star moment, and says goodbye to Brat
Charli xcx plays herself in “The Moment,” a meta mockumentary about the challenges of fame. She tells The Associated Press she wanted to explore expectations.
 
Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., speaks during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
A man is under arrest for allegedly assaulting US 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.
 
Natalie Portman attends the premiere of "The Gallerist" during the Sundance Film Festival on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at Eccles Center in Park City, Utah. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Natalie Portman, Seth Rogen debut new movies at Sundance Film Festival
The Sundance Film Festival hosted the world premieres of two comedies on Saturday. Olivia Wilde’s “The Invite” debuted at the Eccles Theater in Park City, Utah.
 
Dave Franco attends the premiere of "The Shitheads" during the Sundance Film Festival on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at Library Center Theatre in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
Dave Franco and O’Shea Jackson Jr. lead road movie gone wrong, bringing comedy to Sundance
The Sundance Film Festival is showcasing more comedies this year, including Macon Blair’s new film. The movie stars Dave Franco and O’Shea Jackson Jr. as two down-on-their-luck guys hired to transport a troubled teen, played by Mason Thames, to a treatment facility.
 
Charli xcx attends the premiere of "The Moment" during the Sundance Film Festival on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at Eccles Center in Park City, Utah. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Channing Tatum, Olivia Wilde and Charli xcx premiere movies at Sundance Film Festival
The Sundance Film Festival is buzzing with excitement as Channing Tatum, Olivia Wilde, and Charli xcx movies premiere back-to-back at the Eccles Theater in Park City, Utah.
 
Ryan Coogler attends the National Board of Review Awards gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Ryan Coogler, Leonardo DiCaprio, Rose Byrne, Ejae and more react to Oscar nominations
Director Ryan Coogler spoke about writing “Sinners,” which earned a record 16 nominations, for his late uncle.
 
Leonardo DiCaprio arrives at the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
DiCaprio to AP on Oscar nomination: ‘It’s about trying to be in films that are memorable’
Leonardo DiCaprio has picked up his sixth lead actor Oscar nomination for his role in “One Battle After Another.”
 
This image released by Universal Pictures shows Ariana Grande in a scene from "Wicked for Good.." (Universal Pictures via AP)
Oscar nominations snubs and surprises: Paul Mescal and Ariana Grande among biggest oversights
The Oscar nominations had their share of snubs and surprises. Ariana Grande and Paul Mescal were expected to be nominated but missed out Thursday.
 
Main Street is seen at the start of the Sundance Film Festival on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
Sundance kicks off its last year in Utah with powerful premieres and tributes to Robert Redford
The Sundance Film Festival has kicked off in Utah, marking the first year without founder Robert Redford.
 
This image released by Sundance Institute shows Chris Pine, background, and Jenny Slate in a scene from "Carousel," an official selection of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. (Sundance Institute via AP)
Sundance first look: Chris Pine and Jenny Slate in the delicate romantic drama ‘Carousel’
Chris Pine stars in and produces Rachel Lambert’s film “Carousel,” which premieres Thursday at the Sundance Film Festival.
 
This image released by Amazon MGM Studios shows Chris Pratt in a scene from "Mercy." (Justin Lubin/Amazon MGM Studios via AP)
Movie Review: In ‘Mercy,’ Chris Pratt is on trial with an artificial intelligence judge
A detective must prove his innocence to an artificial intelligence judge in the new film “Mercy,” starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson.
 
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Natalie Portman, foreground, and Jenna Ortega appear in a scene from "The Gallerist," an official selection of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. (MRC II Distribution Company L.P./Sundance Institute via AP)
Everything you need to know about the 2026 Sundance Film Festival
The 42nd Sundance Film Festival kicks off this week in Park City, Utah. It marks the last edition in its longtime home and the first without founder Robert Redford, who died in September.
 
The exterior of the Egyptian Theatre is illuminated on Main Street during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, Jan. 22, 2015. (Photo by Arthur Mola/Invision/AP, File)
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. The festival features 90 premieres, including potential Oscar nominees and stars like Natalie Portman and Charli XCX.
 
This image released by Sony Pictures shows Ralph Fiennes in a scene from "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple." (Columbia Pictures/Sony Pictures via AP)
Box Office: ‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ opens behind ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’
James Cameron’s “Avatar: Fire and Ash” continues to dominate the North American box office, topping charts for the fifth weekend with $13.3 million in sales.
 
David Linde appears at the American Cinematheque Awards in Los Angeles on Nov. 18, 2021. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
Former Universal chair David Linde named CEO of Sundance Institute
David Linde, former chairman of Universal Pictures and CEO of Participant Media, has been named CEO of the Sundance Institute.
 
This image released by Sony Pictures Classics shows Jodie Foster in a scene from "A Private Life." (Jérôme Prébois/Sony Pictures Classics via AP)
Movie Review: Jodie Foster shines as a psychoanalyst on the edge in ‘A Private Life’
Jodie Foster plays a self-assured psychoanalyst whose composure unravels after a patient unexpectedly dies in the genre-bending French film “A Private Life.”
 
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Emma Stone arrives at the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Inside the Golden Globes: The reunions and moments the telecast didn’t show
Some of the most interesting moments of the Golden Globes happen off camera. During the commercial breaks, the stars rush to socialize, congratulate and catch up and The Associated Press had a seat inside the ballroom to observe it all.
 
This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Leonardo DiCaprio in a scene from "One Battle After Another." (Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)
Producers Guild nominees include ‘One Battle After Another,’ ‘Sinners’ and ‘Weapons’
The Producers Guild of America has announced 10 nominees for their top prize Friday. This includes awards season front-runners “One Battle After Another,” “Sinners,” “Marty Supreme,” “Frankenstein” and “Hamnet.”
 
Paul Thomas Anderson accepts the award for best director for "One Battle After Another" during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at The Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Directors Guild nominates Anderson, Coogler, del Toro, Safdie and Zhao for its top prize
Paul Thomas Anderson, Ryan Coogler, Guillermo del Toro, Chloé Zhao, and Josh Safdie have been nominated for the Directors Guild’s top prize.
 
This image released by Vertical shows Daisy Ridley in a scene from "We Bury the Dead." (Vertical via AP)
Movie Review: Daisy Ridley holds onto hope in the zombie thriller ‘We Bury the Dead’
Daisy Ridley plays a woman searching for her probably dead husband in the new zombie thriller “We Bury the Dead.”
 
★★★★
This image released by Mubi shows Adam Driver in a scene from "Father Mother Sister Daughter." (Mubi via AP)
Movie Review: In Jim Jarmusch’s starry ‘Father Mother Sister Brother’ families struggle to connect
Jim Jarmusch invites audiences into three family gatherings of adult children in his gentle tryptic “Father Mother Sister Brother,” starring Adam Driver, Cate Blanchett and Tom Waits.
 
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This image released by Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon shows the characters and SpongeBob SquarePants, voiced by Tom Kenny, left, and Flying Dutchman, voiced by Mark Hamill, in a scene from "The SpongeBob Movie: Search For SquarePants." (Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon via AP)
Movie Review: SpongeBob is back in madcap ‘Search for SquarePants’
SpongeBob wants to prove he’s a big guy in “The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants.” In theaters Friday, the movie takes SpongeBob and his loyal pal Patrick on an adventure to the underworld with the ghost of The Flying Dutchman, who is voiced by Mark Hamill.
 
★★★★
This image released by Warner Bros Pictures shows Michael B. Jordan, foreground from left, Michael B. Jordan and Omar Benson Miller in a scene from "Sinners." (Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)
‘Sinners,’ ‘Wicked: For Good,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ advance in Oscars shortlists
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has released shortlists for 12 Oscar categories Tuesday, including best song, score, and the new casting prize.
 
Rob Reiner arrives at the premiere of "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues" on Sept. 9, 2025, at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
‘This is Spinal Tap,’ ‘The Princess Bride’ and more: Rob Reiner’s best films and where to watch them
Rob Reiner created iconic films that many people rewatch and quote. Before his death on Sunday, his work from 1984 to 1995 was often cited as a near-unparalleled, genre-jumping stream.
 
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