Setting Off for Sundance

I’m leaving tonight for Robert Redford’s annual moviemaking get-together in Park City, Utah. That means leaving sunny L.A. for some snowy weather, but I don’t mind. Sundance is a celebrity free-for-all. Everywhere you turn, there’s another famous face.

Here’s just a sample of what’s going down while I’m there. Make sure to come back for my daily reports and my Planet Gossip Now videoblog posts.

IRISH EYES:  Colin Farrell jets in for his comedy In Bruges, which costars Ralph Fiennes, and an after-party tomorrow at the Lift on Main Street.

THAT'S HOT:  Paris Hilton has been a Sundance staple for years, but now she actually has a movie to promote! The Hottie and the Nottie isn’t exactly an official festival entry, but who cares? The hotel heiress is throwing a bash for the flick on Sunday at the Bon Appetit Supper Club.

OUT THERE:  Sharon Stone, Winona Ryder, Quentin Tarantino, Kirsten Dunst, Dennis Quaid and Ellen Page are among those on the guest list for Sunday’s 12th Annual Outfest Queer Brunch. So is Sean "Diddy" Combs. I mean, not that there’s anything wrong with that.

DEVIL WEARS SNOW BOOTS:  The hilarious Emily Blunt comes in for the Friday premiere of Sunshine Cleaning, a drama in which she stars opposite Amy Adams and Alan Arkin. And I’m sitting down with Blunt for some one-on-one time Saturday morning. Can’t wait!

FIRST NIGHT:  I’m going to have flashbacks when I see Blunt’s The Devil Wears Prada costar Stanley Tucci at the party for Blind Date on Friday. Tucci’s Big Night was one of the very first premieres I ever covered back in—gulp—1996!

DUTCH TREAT:  Akon hosts tomorrow’s opening of ChefDance at Harry O’s Von Dutch room.

WEEKLY ROMP:  Entertainment Weekly holds its annual shindig Saturday at the Legacy Lodge. Who’s expected to attend? Dave Annable, Maria Bello, Colin Firth, Adrian Grenier, Sandra Oh and many more.

PRESIDENTIAL PARTY:  Mischa Barton is making her first red carpet appearance since being popped for a DUI in December. She's attending the premiere and party for Assassination of a High School President Monday at Marquee’s Boost Mobile Lounge.

REAL DEAL:  Meg Ryan and LL Cool J costar in The Deal with Jason Ritter and William H. Macy. The party happens Tuesday at the Hollywood Life House.

This is by no means a complete list of Sundance goodies. I’ll have more for you tomorrow.

And for even more from Park City, make sure to click over to our guide to all-things Sundance.