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Netflix releases trailer for Queen of Chess documentary
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Netflix has unveiled the trailer for Queen of Chess, a documentary chronicling Hungarian chess prodigy Judit Polgár's rise in a male-dominated sport. Directed by Rory Kennedy, the film premieres at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival on January 27 and streams on Netflix starting February 6. It highlights Polgár's challenges against figures like Garry Kasparov and her barrier-breaking achievements.
Molly Ringwald, known for her roles in John Hughes' 1980s classics, stated at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival that the late director did not want his movies remade. She expressed support for new stories inspired by films like The Breakfast Club rather than direct recreations. Ringwald was promoting her new film Run Amok at the event.
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Vera Miao’s debut feature ‘Rock Springs’ premiered in Sundance’s Midnight strand, starring Kelly Marie Tran as a widowed mother uncovering historical horrors in Wyoming. The film blends present-day ghost story with flashbacks to the 1885 Rock Springs Massacre, where at least 28 Chinese immigrant miners were killed. Benedict Wong leads the historical sequences, emphasizing racial trauma in American horror.
The World Premiere of Fing!, an Australian-British family comedy, delighted audiences at the Sundance Film Festival's Family Matinee section. Directed by Jeffrey Walker and based on David Walliams' bestselling children's book, the film features Taika Waititi as a bumbling antagonist pursuing a rare creature. The story follows a young girl's unexpected bond with the mythical Fing amid comedic family adventures.
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Chris Pine expressed uncertainty about the future of the Star Trek franchise during an interview at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. He wished good luck to Paramount's new leadership while promoting his latest film, Carousel. The actor, known for playing Captain Kirk, confirmed he will not appear in the upcoming Star Trek movie.
Norwegian director Emilie Blichfeldt's debut film The Ugly Stepsister reimagines Cinderella as a body horror tale and has earned a shortlist spot for best makeup and hairstyling at the 98th Academy Awards. The movie, which premiered at Sundance earlier this year, follows the ugly stepsister Elvira's extreme body modifications to meet beauty standards. Makeup artists detail the practical effects that brought these gruesome transformations to life.