Here are the top three films you don’t want to miss this week, writes Declan Burke.

Now if that’s not #squadgoals we don’t know what is.

Here's your evening update.

The film, directed by Bill Condon, debuts in theaters on St Patrick’s Day.

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

Ian McKellen tells Jeananne Craig that for him, acting fulfils a profound need for acceptance.

The Hueristic Shakespeare App, hopes to make the Bard's words  more accesible in the digital age.

Ian McKellen has criticised India’s use of a British colonial law to crack down on homosexuality, telling a newspaper in Mumbai that the country needs to “grow up”.

Ok so Disney is releasing a new take on Beauty and the Beast in a live action musical starring Emma Watson as Belle. The first teaser is here.

The success of Disney's live action Cinderella and The Jungle Book for the big screen has started a new trend at the house of mouse - remaking its classic animated films with real actors and stuff.

Graham Norton will present the Baftas on Sunday, the Eurovision in May, and he has written a novel, all in addition to his weekly chatshow, writes Gemma Dunn

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

US comedian Marc Maron tells Richard Fitzpatrick about the time Barack Obama came for a chat in his garage.

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If you were a fan of X-Men Days of Future Past there's good news - you'll get to see more of it soon.

“One can’t solve everything,” is a statement akin to heresy when uttered by the immortal Sherlock Holmes (Ian McKellen), but then life is no longer elementary for fiction’s greatest detective in Mr Holmes (PG). 

A look at the quirkier side of life as we bring you the most viewed content from the ExamViral section of irishexaminer.com.

In 1947, the great detective Sherlock Holmes thinks back on his life and takes on one last case.

A giant of English film and theatre, Ian McKellan looks set to enchant another generation with his portrayal of London’s most famous detective as a frail recluse in his 90s says Will Lawrence

The latest on the Berkeley tragedy; Court grants RTÉ permission to broadcast all but two paragraphs of report on Denis O’Brien; and what you need to know about the Script’s gig this weekend. Just some of the latest and most read stories on irishexaminer.com.

Now that ’don’t look at the internet day’ is over for Irish Game of Thrones fans, we can finally talk about the season finale which aired in Europe last night.

A new report from the ESRI says the majority of jobseekers would be better off financially in employment, A review of the post office network has found it can survive if it diversifies, Jeb Bush officially launched his campaign for the White House this morning and Ed Sheeran gave a fan a huge surprise. These are some of the latest and most read news stories on irishexaminer.com this morning.

A quiet Saturday in. Perfect.

’Family Guy’ and ’Ted’ creator Seth MacFarlane appeared on the Graham Norton Show to promote his new movie Ted 2 - alongside singer Cyndi Lauper.

Ian McKellen has used twitter as well as his amazing writing ability to pay a final tribute to his friend and co-star Christopher Lee who passed away earlier this week.

For people of a certain vintage Young Sherlock Holmes holds a special place in their heart.

JADA PINKETT SMITH has opened up about her marriage to Hollywood star WILL SMITH.

Here's what to watch on a rainy Bank Holiday.

Irish actress Jessica Regan has been nominated for two British Soap Awards for her role in the BBC series, Doctors, writes Richard Fitzpatrick

You can’t beat a good impression and this guyu is stellar at them.

Ian McKellen has stepped into the marriage equality debate, by encouraging "friends in Ireland" to vote yes in the May 22 referendum.

Irish actor Aidan Turner tells Ed Power how his role as Kili the dwarf became part of a major storyline in The Hobbit trilogy.

AFTER 17 years immersed in directing The Lord Of The Rings and The Hobbit films, Peter Jackson’s immediate plans for a future without the fantasy series are firmly grounded in reality.

Peter Jackson doesn't know how to use email.

Can you guess what he said?

From time to time, I become convinced that professional sport, as we know it, will cease to exist within my potential lifetime. Will decline, anyway.

Hulkbuster armour is all my inner ten-year-old wanted.

He sure does realise how ‘precious’ education is.

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Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch said he could still be playing the super sleuth as a pensioner.

Check out our spoiler-free guide to what’s good to watch on the box tonight.