Some of the world’s biggest names in Hollywood are currently filming on these shores as a wave of movie and TV productions get underway.

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

Here's the best of tonight's telly.

Gary Oldman's fourth wife Alexandra Edenborough has filed for divorce.

Angelina Jolie said she has always been drawn towards villains rather than princesses, ahead of her latest role as Sleeping Beauty sorceress Maleficent.

The stage adaptation of the Irish film 'Once' has won two gongs at the Laurence Olivier Awards in London overnight.

Stars including Judi Dench, Tom Hiddleston and Gemma Arterton gathered in central London for theatreland’s biggest bash — the Olivier Awards.

There's a little more urgency to the latest instalment of 'The Hobbit' series, but has director Peter Jackson gone far enough?

Medical counsellor Gerri (Ruth Sheen) is happily married to geologist Tom (Jim Broadbent).

BRITISH movie The King’s Speech is expected to reign at the Baftas after topping the nominations list for the film awards.

Colin Firth continued his success today with a Bafta nomination for best actor for his role in 'The King’s Speech'.

Thai film 'Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives' was awarded the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival.

Director Mike Leigh today suggested British film-makers take inspiration from a “rich harvest of human folly” in Britain’s current political situation.

Former Friends star David Schwimmer’s West End debut was given a mixed response by critics today.

David Schwimmer is leaving the role of his Friends alter-ego Ross far behind – by playing a womaniser.

Channel 4’s controversial screening of a public autopsy has been nominated for a top TV award.

Mike Leigh's film All or Nothing has received five nominations for this year's London Film Critics' Awards.

Hugh Grant, Kenneth Branagh, Samantha Morton and Sam Mendes are among the nominees for the London Film Critics Circle Awards.

Mike Leigh says he was "constantly blown away" by the stars of his new film.

All or Nothing