Mon, 30 Mar, 2020
Given that her grandad helped design Mickey Mouse, Leslie Iwerks was the perfect candidate to make a film about the creatives at Disney, writes Esther McCarthy
Tue, 24 Mar, 2020
The service includes Star Wars, the Simpsons and Marvel, as well as decades of Disney's own classic material.
The return of Genesis, a feast of French film, and Beckett at the Everyman: arts/ents editor Des O'Driscoll has the lowdown
Thu, 05 Mar, 2020
From the big blockbusters and a new Bond movie to some strong Irish offerings, Esther McCarthy looks at the cinema highlights for the year ahead.
Sun, 05 Jan, 2020
It seems an unlikely crossover to link iconic Irish writer Samuel Beckett with the business practices of 2019, but commerce has often taken inspiration from unusual sources.
Mon, 16 Dec, 2019
Des O'Driscoll has you covered on all things entertainment to watch out for this week.
Thu, 27 Jun, 2019
Toy Story 4 opens tomorrow, so Esther McCarthy asked top Irish animators to pick their favourite Pixar moments
Thu, 20 Jun, 2019
Walt Disney has announced new Pixar film by the same director who brought the world 'Inside Out' and 'Up'.
Wed, 19 Jun, 2019
When the Soviet writer Solzhenitsyn was in the gulag, he used to sew bread rations into his mattress, so that if the guards withheld his food, he wouldn’t die.
Mon, 06 May, 2019
Shares in Walt Disney surged to an all-time high on enthusiasm for its coming streaming service, Disney Plus.
Sat, 13 Apr, 2019
Pixar’s long-awaited sequel will reintroduce audiences to the Parr family, who, in line with the original animation — which has grossed $633m since 2004 — continue to grapple with their super-powers, while maintaining a quiet suburban life, writes Gemma Dunn.
Wed, 18 Jul, 2018
The beginning of the year has become a treasure trove of cinematic treats for Irish movie fans. Keeping films fresh in the minds of awards-season voters often means they’re released just before Christmas in the US, so they reach our shores between the Golden Globes and the Oscars. Esther McCarthy selects the movies you really don’t want to miss
Fri, 12 Jan, 2018
From movies to music, food to fashion, our critics reveal their picks for the year ahead.
Sat, 06 Jan, 2018
Saoirse Ronan and Midleton’s Nora Twomey are among the Irish hopefuls for the Golden Globes on Sunday, writes Esther McCarthy.
Fri, 05 Jan, 2018
Wed, 13 Dec, 2017
Incredibles 2 will hit theaters on June 15, 2018.
Sat, 18 Nov, 2017
4/5
Sat, 12 Aug, 2017
Disney, the world’s largest entertainment company, has outlined plans to sell some of its premiere content directly to consumers online.
Thu, 10 Aug, 2017
Three great movies to look forward to this week, reviewed by Declan Burke
Sat, 15 Jul, 2017
From under-stair nooks for the spatially challenged to spliced-off sleeper spaces, Kya deLongchamps helps identify that perfect perch for your home office PC
Sat, 08 Jul, 2017
The latest gaming news with Ronan Jennings
Wed, 17 May, 2017
Apple's stash of cash is growing - and so is the possibility that the world's most valuable company will use some of the money for a huge acquisition that will expand its empire beyond iPhones and other gadgets.
Wed, 03 May, 2017
NAILED IT.
Sun, 05 Feb, 2017
As the popcorn goes stale on another cinema-going year, film critic Damon Smith looks forward to the action-packed blockbusters, heartbreaking dramas, uproarious comedies and potential Oscar winners that will be lighting up the big screen over the next 12 months
Tue, 03 Jan, 2017
Thu, 22 Dec, 2016
Wed, 30 Nov, 2016
Disney has been doing lots of things right in recent years, including taking a trick out of Pixar's book by producing a number of incredible animated shorts which play in front of their headline features.
Wed, 23 Nov, 2016
Cars 3 is a real thing, and you can't stop it from happening.
Tue, 22 Nov, 2016
The latest thing, I note, is not Westworld, the TV show capturing people’s attention, but rather the fan theories centred thereon.
Mon, 07 Nov, 2016
Fri, 28 Oct, 2016
Fri, 07 Oct, 2016
Finding Dory, the sequel to the much-loved Finding Nemo finally hit the cinemas this weekend. However, there may be problems for aquariums, pet shops, and children who want to find a real-life Dory fish for themselves.
Tue, 02 Aug, 2016
Jason Bourne 4/5
Sat, 30 Jul, 2016
MAGIC POTION: It was always difficult being Harry Potter and it isn’t much easier now that he is an overworked employee of the Ministry of Magic, a husband, and father of three school-age children.
Fri, 29 Jul, 2016
Dory goes looking for her parents, she just can’t remember where she left them…
SHE’s long campaigned for a sequel to the Oscar-winning Finding Nemo, but even Ellen DeGeneres — who voiced blue tang Dory in the 2003 underwater animation — never imagined that when it did eventually happen, she’d be the main character.
Thu, 28 Jul, 2016
Good morning. Here’s everything you need to know before you start your day.
Mon, 25 Jul, 2016
Matt Damon is back doing the action thing in Jason Bourne, almost a decade after this last appearance, and Dory is getting herself lost to get found again in Pixar's latest.
Sun, 24 Jul, 2016
Big Hero 6 is absolutely one of the best Disney movies in recent years, so that pretty much means its time to find some mean things to say about it.
Wed, 06 Jul, 2016
Tue, 05 Jul, 2016
The Incredibles 2 will be released in 2019, and Pixar says that it currently doesn’t have any sequels planned beyond that. Instead, it will focus on new IPs.
Mon, 04 Jul, 2016
Wreck-it Ralph was a big film for Disney, proving the that house of mouse had what it took to (almost) beat Pixar at its own game. Though they are the same company so really its all just more money for their coffers.
Fri, 01 Jul, 2016
Finding Dory isn't out in Ireland until the 29th of July but you can come along to an early screening in Dublin, with some special guests.
Thu, 30 Jun, 2016
Fri, 17 Jun, 2016
Finding Nemo is a Pixar movie for kids, but when you think about it the story is a pretty harrowing time for dad Marlin who spends the whole film trying to find his last remaining lost kid against some pretty incredible odds.
Thu, 16 Jun, 2016
We won't be getting Finding Dory in these waters for another few weeks (July 29th to be exact) but that's no reason not to start getting excited.
Wed, 15 Jun, 2016
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