In late 1970 the White House received a request from someone who wanted to meet the President of the United States. That wasn't unusual but what made the situation a little more unique is who the request came from - none other than Elvis Presley.

It's time to find out what happens 20 years later, as the aliens return to get a little revenge in Independence Day 2. And some other stuff is happening too.

 

Midnight Special 4/5

A man and his extraordinary son flee across America to a fateful meeting.

There's a prequel to The Huntsman out this week, minus a leading character, but the one we're most excited for is a crazy looking action film which all takes place from first person.

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice 2/5

Midnight Special is the latest movie from director Jeff Nichols and sees him playing with a bigger budget for a unique sci fi tale

The Big Short (15A) opens in 2005, when number-cruncher extraordinaire Dr Michael Burry (Christian Bale) discovers the vast hole at the heart of the American economy. 

Zack Snyder is stepping back into the superhero world with the ultimate mashup on screen - bringing two of the most iconic characters of all time together.

On March 29, 2011, Dr. Michael Shannon was driving on the Pacific Coast Highway in California when he was involved in a serious accident.

As hospitals brace themselves for industrial action, the country’s largest nursing union has called on the public to join in a major protest outside the Dáil today to highlight emergency department (ED) overcrowding.

This has the entire office fascinated.

Started in 1978 by Sundance himself Robert Redford, the Sundance Film Festival is a yearly gathering of movie folks in the snowy climes of Park City, Utah where deals are done and the indie (and not so indie) releases for the year are teased.

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a messiah.

In the 35 years since Christopher Reeve took flight as Superman, the iconic hero has been laid to rest in a best-selling DC Comics storyline, endured teen angst in the long-running TV series ‘Smallville’, and stumbled in the 2006 blockbuster ‘Superman Returns’.

A 'Man of Steel' sequel is already in the works.

Christopher Nolan has revealed making a Superman movie is harder than bringing Batman to life on the big screen.

Writer/director David Koepp's previous efforts as a screenwriter have helped define modern blockbuster movies.’ Jurassic Park’, ‘Mission: Impossible’, ‘Spider-Man’ — films that put the ''big'' in big screen.

Sergiu Ciobanu (Clonliffe Harriers) yesterday retained his Ballycotton 10 mile road race title with a powerful display in East Cork.

Henry Cavill is in negotiations to star in 'The Great Wall'.

Winona Ryder has replaced Maggie Gyllenhaal in 'The Iceman'.

Russell Crowe is in discussions to play Superman's dad in 'Man of Steel'.

James Franco will star in ‘The Iceman’, it was confirmed today.

As near an honest bio as it’s possible to get of the infamous all-girl band who helped sex up the 1970s, based on the book ‘Neon Angel’ by Cherie Currie, the one member who did run away.

Heath Ledger's ex-girlfriend Naomi Watts is urging Academy Awards bosses to recognise the late actor's talents by honouring him with a posthumous Oscar on Sunday night.

Kate Winslet was nominated for a best actress Oscar for her role in 'The Reader' today, while feelgood film 'Slumdog Millionaire' is in the running for best movie.

Passengers today scrambled to get tickets for alternative flights following the collapse of transatlantic budget airline Zoom.

“THERE’S no joy anymore. There never will be without Siobhán.”

Murdered former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri will be awarded this year’s Tipperary International Peace Award at a ceremony in Co Tipperary on Friday, it emerged today.

8 Mile is set in the gritty slums of Detroit, where young factory worker Jimmy “Rabbit” Smith (Eminem) has split with his girlfriend and moved in with his mom (Kim Basinger) and her loser boyfriend Greg (Michael Shannon).

Two Co Clare cousins who beat a man to death in Ennis last year have been sentenced to eight years each at the Central Criminal Court.

The Central Criminal Court has deferred sentencing two Claremen for manslaughter until next Monday.

Two Co Clare men are due before the Central Criminal Court later today to be sentenced for manslaughter in connection with the death of another man in Ennis last year.

Two men have been charged at a special sitting of the Limerick District Court in connection with a major drugs seizure earlier in the week.