Steven Van Zandt has been a star sidekick for Bruce Springsteen and Tony Soprano. But, for now, he’s happy to to do his own thing, writes Ed Power.

The Drop (15A) stars Tom Hardy a Bob Saginowski, a bartender in a rundown oston neighbourhood. 

Captain Phillips ****

Quick reviews and trailers of the movies released in Irish cinemas this weekend for you - all in one place!

Robert De Niro will step into a TV project thrown into question by the death of 'Sopranos' star James Gandolfini.

James Gandolfini and Cory Monteith will be honoured at the Emmy Awards.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus says audiences will “really freak out” over James Gandolfini’s performance in his final film.

Actor James Gandolfini has left the bulk of his estimated US $70m (€54m) estate to his 13-year-old son and infant daughter.

James Gandolfini's widow paid tribute to her “ honest, kind and loving” husband at his funeral on Thursday.

The creator of The Sopranos has said at James Gandolfini’s funeral that the actor brought the traits of a sad boy, “amazed and confused,” to the role of Tony Soprano.

The funeral of The Sopranos star, James Gandolfini, is due to take place in New York.

James Gandolfini's body has been returned to the US.

John Travolta has promised to care for the family of late actor James Gandolfini.

There was no evidence of substance abuse or foul play, a family friend said today.

James Gandolfini’s portrayal of criminal Tony Soprano in the landmark drama series The Sopranos was just one facet of an actor who created a rich legacy of film and stage work in a life cut short.

Actor James Gandolfini died after suffering cardiac arrest, hospital officials in Rome say.

James Gandolfini, the actor famous for his lead role in mob drama The Sopranos, has died in Italy, according to his managers.

James Gandolfini died suddenly in Italy yesterday.

Crime does pay and the price tag is your life in 'Killing Them Softly', an artfully composed, slow-burning crime thriller based on the novel 'Cogan’s Trade' by George V Higgins.

Brad Pitt hopes his films will be a legacy for his children to watch when they are older.

Toni Collette has signed up Nicole Holofcener's new comedy.

BACK-TO-FORM jockey Chris Hayes, successful on Adam’s Return at Leopardstown on Thursday, followed-up when completing a double on Slim Chance and Lady Bennett in Down Royal last night.

CURRAGH: 2.10 Mist; 3.40 Free Judgement; 4.50 Gandolfini; 5.25 Dearest Girl

HIBAAYEB gets the vote to land a wide-open Darley Irish Oaks at the Curragh tomorrow.

DUNDALK: 6.30 Gandolfini, 7.00 The Glamour Cat

Edie Falco formed such a tight bond with onscreen husband James Gandolfini when they made 'The Sopranos' - she gets jealous when she sees him with other women.

James Gandolfini had to take an emergency break during a performance on Broadway last week, after choking on his own saliva onstage.

Former 'The Sopranos' star James Gandolfini was forced to scrap yesterday's matinee of his Broadway show 'God of Carnage' - to rest his voice.

'The Sopranos' star James Gandolfini landed a role in a new Broadway play after "begging" producers to cast him.

'The Sopranos' star James Gandolfini has married his partner Deborah Lin in an intimate ceremony.

John Travolta and James Gandolfini are teaming up for crime movie 'The Taking of Pelham 123' - the sixth time the stars have featured alongside one another on the big-screen.

Actor James Gandolfini is recovering at home after undergoing abdominal surgery.

The Sopranos star James Gandolfini has confirmed his engagement to his long-term girlfriend Deborah Lin.

RED Moloney bounced back to winning form when landing the listed Ulster Bank Carlingford Stakes at Dundalk last night and will be aimed at the Melbourne Cup next year.

THE Sopranos, the mob series that went to its grave with a shockingly inconclusive finale, found a happy ending yesterday with 15 Emmy nominations, including best drama.

The Sopranos star James Gandolfini braved the cold on Sunday to wow revellers at this year's Mardi Gras - wearing a bizarre costume.

Sopranos star James Gandolfini will reign as celebrity monarch Bacchus during the 2007 carnival season in New Orleans.

The Sopranos star James Gandolfini will appear as legendary author Ernest Hemingway in a new movie about the author's stormy romance with World War II correspondent Martha Gellhorn.

The final season of TV mob drama The Sopranos has been delayed to allow actor James Gandolfini to recover from knee surgery.

Sopranos star James Gandolfini was knocked off his scooter when he collided with a cab in New York, according to reports.

Turturro has always been a quirky kind of guy, both as a director and actor, and here he comes up with a musical romance the like of which you’ll not encounter in a long time.

Actor James Gandolfini uses his art to stand up for the working class - because he feels they are badly treated.

In his latest role as tough guy mobster Tony Soprano, James Gandolfini has meted out some rough justice to... a window.

The Sopranos star James Gandolfini has revealed his TV mobster ranting and raging is based on his own "useless temper".

The Sopranos star James Gandolfini will play Ernest Hemingway in a new movie, according to reports.

Police have arrested Charles Collins, 72, on drink driving charges after he reportedly smashed into the side of actor James Gandolfini's sports utility vehicle at the weekend.

The Sopranos star James Gandolfini was shaken up after he was involved in a hit-and-run accident at the weekend.

A spoof of the Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings films has been put on the fast track by MGM executives who envision it as a fantasy parody in the vein of the Scary Movie films.

The Sopranos star James Gandolfini has been seen drinking again after declaring last year he had quit alcohol.

NBC’s White House saga The West Wing won its fourth Emmy Award for best drama despite shrinking viewership, while CBS’s Everybody Loves Raymond was honoured as best comedy.