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Oscar Win for Once's Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova

amy brock — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 02:12:00 GMT

Angela LoSasso
Web Content Manager, Imaging and Printing Group, U.S.

Congratulations to Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova for their Oscar win tonight for Best Song, "Falling Slowly" from the film Once (the 2007 Sundance World Cinema Audience Award winner).

HP has a special place in its heart for Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, as they were gracious enough to give HP a live performance of this Oscar-winning song on a snowy January day during the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. Take a look and listen.

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And the Winner is…

amy brock — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 14:54:00 GMT

HP Sundance Team

The results of the 2007 Snapshot Diaries photo contest are in! Our grand prize photographer, and winner of a trip for two to the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, is Renae G., from Dunlap, IA.

With the help of director Matt Pope, Renae’s photos were transformed into an epic tale of hard-fought competition and lasting friendship. Watch and enjoy!

The following runner-up prize winners were also announced:

1st prize: HP dv9000z Entertainment Notebook and Photosmart C7180 All In One Printer.

Winner: Bernadette H., Seattle, WA

2nd prize: HP Photosmart R967 Digital Camera, HP Photosmart A716 Compact Printer and one 110 Photo Value Pack.

Winners: Erik A., Los Angeles, CA; Frank S., Alexandria, VA

3rd: prize: HP Photosmart A436 Portable Photo Studio and 110 Photo Value Pack

Winners: Jana P., Meridian, ID; Mariana R., Phoenix, AZ; Alecia F., Loomis, CA

Thank you to everyone who submitted photos to this year’s contest!

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July Movie Releases

amy brock — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 17:24:00 GMT

HP Sundance Team

Introducing the Dwights (formerly titled Clubland), Joshua, and Interview all hit theaters this month, and what better way to inspire you to catch a showing than to share the trailers from these three movies?

Introducing the Dwights

Joshua

Interview

So no matter what your mood, with a Sundance comedy, thriller and drama playing there’s no excuse not to head to a movie theater this month.

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Listen to Music from Once

amy brock — Wed, 23 May 2007 18:28:00 GMT

Kate Sheofsky
Web Content Manager

Once, this year’s Sundance World Cinema Audience Award winner, was released in select U.S. cities May 16, 2007.

This modern musical, directed by Ireland’s John Carney, has been gaining attention around the globe for performances by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova. At the Sundance Film Festival in January, HP asked the pair to sing a duet and they gladly obliged.

While the film may not have made it to your hometown yet, you can hear more music by purchasing the soundtrack from Columbia Records.

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Waitress Coming to a Theater Near You!

amy brock — Fri, 18 May 2007 21:22:00 GMT

Kate Sheofsky
Web Content Manager

Sundance crowd-pleaser Waitress was released in New York and Los Angeles May 2, 2007, and it hits additional screens around the country throughout the month.

In the last film to be written and directed by Adrienne Shelly, Keri Russell stars as a pregnant, unhappily married waitress who throws herself into a hilarious, unexpected attempt at love. The movie has been met with consistently good reviews so far, but don’t take the critics’ word for it. Watch the trailer and check for show times in your area. And then come back and let us know what you think!

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Shrek Gets a Special Cannes Screening

amy brock — Thu, 17 May 2007 18:00:00 GMT

Angela LoSasso
Backstage at Sundance Blog Editor
Home and Home Office Web Content Manager

Everyone’s favorite ogre, princess, donkey and sword-wielding cat gets their moment in the sun on Cannes’ famed red carpet as Shrek the Third gets a private screening during the Cannes Film Festival, reports HP’s Jenny Amanquah-Sauter in our Tales from Cannes blog.

HP and Dreamworks have also teamed up for a great opportunity for you to Capture Your Ever After story and get a chance to win cameras, printers, and other great prizes in the HP & Shrek the Third photo contest.

Enter one or all five weekly photo contests from now until June 6, 2007 by submitting your Shrek-inspired pics and voting on submissions. More than 600 prizes will be awarded each week, and one lucky grand-prize winner will receive an all expense paid trip for four to an upcoming DreamWorks premiere, plus an amazing bundle of HP products.

The weekly Shrek contest themes include:
-- Cast of Characters (reveal your own cast of characters with a photo of friends or family)
-- Far Far Away (Been to a swamp or a kingdom far from home? Share your travel photos!)
-- Fairy Tails (Got your own Puss In Boots? Submit your favorite photo of a furry friend)
-- Go Green! (Fiona proves green is great. Show us your most ghoulish or gorgeous green photo)
-- My Little Ogre Contest (enter your favorite photo of your little ogre or ogress)

Plus, see how you can get crafty with Shrek and create and print your own Shrek iron-ons, Shrek photo albums, greeting cards and more, right in the comfort of your home and on your schedule.

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HP’s Tales from the Cannes Film Festival!

amy brock — Thu, 17 May 2007 14:06:00 GMT

Angela LoSasso
Backstage at Sundance Blog Editor
Home and Home Office Web Content Manager

Did you know that in addition to Sundance, HP is also the Official Sponsor and ‘Digital Entertainment & Graphic Arts’ Partner at the Cannes Film Festival?

From May 16 through May 27, 2007, the most famous, luxurious, and prestigious film festival in the world celebrates its 60^th anniversary unlike any other. And HP is stationed on la croissette to bring you every barrage of flashbulbs as the hottest stars, directors, and producers walk down the red carpet …

plus, perhaps, a few faces that are familiar inside the halls of HP:

(That is Vyomesh Joshi – VJ— Executive Vice President of HP’s Imaging and Printing Group in the middle of the HP pack on the red carpet.)

According to our colleague Jenny Amanquah-Sauter (who is burning up the keyboard for HP’s Tales from Cannes), “HP has printed the iconic banners decorating the Palais des Festivals and turned the surrounding streets into a series of outdoor galleries, featuring digitally restored photographs of the stars who have graced the red carpet at the Festival since it began. The photos are part of a special exhibition organized to mark the 60th Festival.”

And.. “We’ve also redesigned the Cannes Film Festival website to create an intuitive, indispensable guide to all the films and news.”

Not a bad gig, if you can get it!

If you’re like us and are stuck in North America (or elsewhere) whilst the stars shine in the south of France, be sure to visit HP’s Tales from Cannes to get your daily dish.

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Fay Grim Debuts Day and Date

amy brock — Mon, 14 May 2007 22:23:00 GMT

Angela LoSasso
Backstage at Sundance Blog Editor
Home and Home Office Web Content Manager

When we interviewed Fay Grim director Hal Hartley in Park City during the 2007 Sundance Film Festival, he seemed rather subdued (maybe he was just cold!). Here we are nearly 4 months later, and his film is set to debut in theaters (limited release) and on DVD (day and date) on May 18^th.

Fay Grim boasts a talented cast of Parker Posey, Jeff Goldblum, Saffron Burrows and Thomas Jay Ryan. Check out our interview with Hal and Fay Grim star Thomas Jay Ryan below, and be sure to catch the film in the theaters or on DVD later this month.

We wish you well, Hal!

Break a leg…

More Info:
Fay Grim Sundance Film Guide Synopsis
Fay Grim Official Website

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Welcome back!

amy brock — Fri, 11 May 2007 22:30:00 GMT

Angela LoSasso
Editor, Backstage at Sundance with HP
Web Content Manager

Welcome back! In the 3.5 months since we left Park City and the 2007 Sundance Film Festival, a lot has transpired – both for the films that made their debut this year and for HP. In the coming weeks and months, we plan to bring you up to speed and keep you plugged in to all things Sundance, right up through the preparation and entire run of the 2008 Sundance Film Festival (where HP will once again be a proud presenting sponsor). Thanks for visiting, and stay tuned!

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Tips for celebrity sightings at Sundance

amy brock — Fri, 11 May 2007 01:43:00 GMT

Suzy Pollock, Cindy Maestas, Susan Dininni, Ashley Houk
Interactive Marketing Team

Sure, the focus is on the films here at Sundance, but with so many big names converging on this small patch of real estate, the odds are pretty good that you are going to see some famous faces. The big questions are who and where… because you just might run into Antonio Banderas, Gwyneth Paltrow or even Robert Redford.

One big tip: Go to the movies, especially premieres! The screenings typically will have the director introduce the film and will have the director and cast (if they’re available) close the premiere with an audience Q&A. It’s a fabulous opportunity to get to know these famous faces off the big screen. You could get lucky – especially if you are watching a film like "King of California", starring Michael Douglas (Suzy traded this ticket away and was really bummed that someone else actually got to see Michael Douglas!).

If you decide to take a break from movies to shop or dine on Main Street in Park City, keep your eyes open! Watch for those stretch limousines or VWs–you may see Justin Timberlake. Or, watch the balconies – sometimes there are interviews going on up there, too.

The Sidecar balcony is a hot spot for interviews; and Sidecar’s “backroom” is frequently reserved for private parties. Rainn Wilson (from NBC’s The Office), Anthony Hopkins and Dave Matthews were sighted there in 2007. Take a peek inside -- we did and tried the official 2007 festival martini…highly recommended!

The Delta Sky Lounge, a private venue, is another great spot for celebrity sightings. The official Sundance photography studio, Wireimage, is located there. If you keep an eye on the front door you might see John Cusack, Justin Timberlake, Samuel L. Jackson and Christina Ricci, who were spotted this week coming by for interviews and photos. (Insider tip: The bigger name celebrities might sneak out the back when their session is over.)

An exclusive dining venue to check out is ChefDance at 427 Main. For 10 festival nights, celebrity guest chefs orchestrate dinners to a select list of 250 industry executives and celebrities (rumor is it’s quite a feat to get on the invitee list).

Some other hotspots for star spotting are the hard-to-find and very restrictive People Magazine’s Luxury Lounge (which is only open early in the festival) and the New York Lounge. Of course, keep an eagle’s eye on the swanky ski and clothing boutiques.

The films are the best part about the Sundance Festival, but the chance of seeing a famous face is definitely part of the magic. We hope these tips come in handy!

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