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New King of the jungle: The director behind The Lion King remake

Often hailed as one of the greatest animated films ever made, The Lion King has a special place in the hearts of generations of children.

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Will Smith lets the Genie out of the bottle about Aladdin

It's been a while since we’ve seen the inimitable Will Smith in a new movie. Now he’s back with a bang — as the Genie in the live-action adaptation of Disney classic, Aladdin.

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The full trailer for The Lion King live-action remake is here

100 days until Simba arrives in cinemas on July 19.

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Here's your TV wrap for the week ahead

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Movie reviews: Doctor Strange, Train to Busan, Lo and Behold: Reveries of the Connected World

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Doctor Strange review - solid with extra spectacle

Superhero fans get sneak previews of upcoming blockbusters at Comic-Con

The first footage of superhero movie Justice League has been released as a host of Hollywood stars unveiled previews to upcoming blockbusters at Comic-Con International.

Mon, 25 Jul, 2016

Benedict Cumberbatch and Patrick Stewart among Hollywood actors lining up against Brexit

Hollywood actors Benedict Cumberbatch, Patrick Stewart, Bill Nighy, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Keira Knightley and Kristin Scott Thomas are among leading figures from the arts world backing a vote to remain in the EU.

Sat, 21 May, 2016

VIDEO Doctor Strange trailer - Conjuring Cumberbatch

Marvel has Captain America Civil War coming soon and a big surprise on the way in the form of a new character called Stephen Strange.

Wed, 13 Apr, 2016

Movie reviews: Secret In Their Eyes, The Truth Commissioner, King Jack

Secret in Their Eyes 3/5

Sat, 27 Feb, 2016

At Irish Cinemas February 26th

Sacha Baron Cohen is back in cinemas with his latest over the top comedy, and there are also some horror and drama options out there

Sun, 21 Feb, 2016

Movie reviews: The Finest Hours, Triple 9, How to be Single

Based on a true story, and set off the coast of Massachusetts in the winter of 1952, The Finest Hours (12A) stars Chris Pine as coastguard officer Bernie Webber, who sails his lifeboat out into the teeth of the one of the century’s worst storms in a bid to rescue the crew of an oil tanker that has been ripped in half. 

Sat, 20 Feb, 2016

Triple 9 review

Criminals plan to kill a cop to pull off the perfect heist.

Fri, 19 Feb, 2016

At Irish cinemas February 19th

Action, comedy and drama go hand in hand at cinemas this week, there's even some sea faring stuff to enjoy with Chris Pine

Sun, 14 Feb, 2016

Cate picks up top award

Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett joined the BFI Fellowship as she picked up the top accolade from actor Ian McKellen.

Mon, 19 Oct, 2015

VIDEO Irish audiences review The Martian

The Martian is in cinemas across Ireland now, and it's a big screen spectacle that's quite literally out of this world.

Thu, 01 Oct, 2015

Serenity turns 10 today - celebrate with this great gag reel

A long time ago in 2002, a TV show called Firefly aired on Fox. Then was messed around a lot. Then was cancelled by Fox.

Wed, 30 Sep, 2015

VIDEO: Epic trailer for The Martian with Matt Damon lands

The Martian is a movie about what happens when Matt Damon gets left behind on Mars. 

Wed, 19 Aug, 2015

Matt Damon's The Martian releasing two months earlier

Ridley Scott directed and Matt Damon starring The Martian is coming much sooner than expected, now launching in October

Fri, 12 Jun, 2015

Thursday’s TV tips

Sharks, paramedics, and the Lusitania - a varied mix of TV tips tonight.

Thu, 07 May, 2015

Tuesday’s TV tips

Check out our guide to what to watch on TV tonight.

Tue, 03 Feb, 2015

Irish artist Duncan Campbell scoops £25k Turner Prize

Dublin-born artist Duncan Campbell has won this year’s Turner Prize for his series of films called It For Others.

Tue, 02 Dec, 2014

Duncan Campbell wins Turner prize

Irish-born artist Duncan Campbell has won this year’s Turner Prize for his series of films called It For Others and hinted he might follow in the footsteps of another winner – Steve McQueen.

Mon, 01 Dec, 2014

Monday’s TV tips

Check out our spoiler-free guide to whats on TV tonight.

Mon, 01 Dec, 2014

What to watch on TV this week

Sat, 29 Nov, 2014

Nicki Minaj: I almost died and didn't call an ambulance

Nicki Minaj was convinced she was "about to die" recently.

Mon, 30 Jun, 2014

Cruz in line to play Bond lover

Penélope Cruz could be set to star in the next James Bond film.

Mon, 14 Apr, 2014

‘12 Years a Slave’ star set for Bond role

Chiwetel Ejiofor is being lined up to for ‘Bond 24’.

Mon, 07 Apr, 2014

Film and TV stars lineup for this year's IFTAs

The Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTAs) are almost upon us, and this year sees a stellar line-up gracing the red carpet.

Sat, 05 Apr, 2014

MTV release nominees for Best Shirtless Performance and WTF Moment

'American Hustle' and 'The Wolf of Wall Street' lead the 2014 MTV Movie Awards nominations.

Thu, 06 Mar, 2014

This year's MTV movie award nominations

'American Hustle' and 'The Wolf of Wall Street' lead the 2014 MTV Movie Awards nominations.

Thu, 06 Mar, 2014

Today's TV tips

Our guide on what to look out for on the box.

Sun, 02 Mar, 2014

Today's TV tips

Your guide on what to look out for on the box this evening.

Thu, 27 Feb, 2014

Hobbit dominates Jameson Empire Film Award nominations

'The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug' leads the Jameson Empire Film Award nominations.

Mon, 24 Feb, 2014

‘12 Years A Slave’ scoops big at the Baftas

Slavery drama ‘12 Years A Slave’ resisted the force of ‘Gravity’ to pick up two of the big awards at this year’s Baftas.

Sun, 16 Feb, 2014

Gravity the one to beat at Baftas

Space drama Gravity is the film to beat at tonight's Baftas.

Sun, 16 Feb, 2014

Leto and Nyong'o spark romance rumours

Jared Leto and Lupita Nyong'o have sparked rumours they are dating after being spotted flirting with one another.

Fri, 14 Feb, 2014

More awards for '12 Years A Slave' at sombre London ceremony

Steve McQueen’s '12 Years A Slave' continued its triumphant march towards next month’s Oscars at the London Critics’ Circle Film Awards tonight.

Sun, 02 Feb, 2014

Hustling an Oscar faces a struggle with Gravity

Crime caper American Hustle and space spectacular Gravity topped the Oscar nominations list with 10 each, leading a crowded field of contenders for Hollywood’s most coveted honours — with 12 Years a Slave star Michael Fassbender, U2 and Philomena among the Irish hopefuls.

Fri, 17 Jan, 2014

Jonah Hill 'clearly in shock' after Oscars nod

Jonah Hill is in "complete and total shock" over his Academy Awards nomination.

Thu, 16 Jan, 2014

Oscar nominations announced

U2 are nominated for best song at the Oscars, while Philomena - the story of an Irish mother searching for a son she gave up for adoption - has been nominated for Best Picture, Actress in a Leading Role, Screenplay, and Original Score.

Thu, 16 Jan, 2014

Oscar speculation hits stride as nominations due today

The force of Gravity may be about to exert itself on Hollywood’s awards season when Academy Award nominations are announced today.

Thu, 16 Jan, 2014

Dench up for Globe for Philomena role

Judi Dench is up for the Best Actress award at the Golden Globes tonight, for her role playing an Irish woman in the film 'Philomena'.

Sun, 12 Jan, 2014

Movie reviews: 12 Years a Slave

12 Years a Slave *****

Sun, 12 Jan, 2014

Slave epic continues success with nods from Bafta

Steve McQueen’s 12 Years A Slave continued its award season success by picking up 10 nominations at the Baftas.

Thu, 09 Jan, 2014

Fassbender and 'Philomena' get BAFTA nods

Irish actor Michael Fassbender has been nominated for a BAFTA for his role in the movie '12 Years a Slave'.

Wed, 08 Jan, 2014

The Hot 100

From food to fashion, movies to music, our critics reveal their Hot 100 choices for the year ahead.

Sun, 05 Jan, 2014

Fassbender had to crack whip for slaver role

Michael Fassbender had to master cracking a whip for '12 Years A Slave'.

Sat, 04 Jan, 2014

Distributor apologises for ‘Slave’ poster

The Italian distributor of the film 12 Years A Slave has apologised for promotional posters attacked as racist for prominently featuring Brad Pitt and Michael Fassbender, despite their relatively minor roles, and not the film’s star, Chiwetel Ejiofor.

Tue, 31 Dec, 2013

‘12 Years a Slave’ and ‘Hustle’ lead Globe nods

The searing historical epic 12 Years a Slave and the con-artist caper American Hustle lead the 71st annual Golden Globes with seven nominations each.

Fri, 13 Dec, 2013

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