The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is considering action against a producer of 'The Hurt Locker' who sent multiple e-mails urging academy members to vote for his movie in the Oscar best-picture race and “not a 500 million dollar film” – an obvious reference to close-competitor Avatar.

'Twilight' director Catherine Hardwicke has patched up her rocky relationship with the movie's studio Summit Entertainment - she has signed on to helm its new fantasy film 'If I Stay'.

Ger Lyons expects Summit Surge to put up a bold show in the Ballycorus Stakes if the ground remains fast at Leopardstown tomorrow.

THE online booking company Web Reservations International (WRI) has secured funding from the US venture capital firm Summit Partners.