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David Tennant and Michael Sheen star in a new streaming adaptation of the novel by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, writes Georgia Humphreys.

Here is a look at the films and tv series that are coming to streaming services this month.

Andrea Williams is a Cork-based dancer and choreographer originally hailing from Cape Verde.

Donal O’Keeffe tells the story of the mobile library service which brings a sense of community and joy to people of all ages.

Ella Queen of Jazz by Helen Hancocks (Frances Lincoln, €13.90 HB)

Stephen Graham’s character continues to search for evidence in real-life murder drama Little Boy Blue at 9pm on ITV on Monday.

Ian McShane may play a higher being in Amazon’s new show American Gods, but Ed Power finds an actor who is very down to earth.

James O’Leary founded the band Interference with the late vocalist Fergus O’Farrell. The remaining members of the band will be joined by special guests for a gig at Cork Opera House tomorrow night as part of the Right Here Right Now series of concerts at the venue over the weekend.

Our regular arts/ents writers select their personal highlights of the year

Eoin Colfer couldn’t resist setting the latest instalment of Iron Man in Ireland, writes Ed Power

His first book was a biography of Duran Duran, but Neil Gaiman quickly moved into the comic book world and from there to a successful multi-media career in fantasy and sci fi.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt is off Sandman. This pretty bitter news came straight from the actor/director/creative whirlwind himself on Facebook:

Laika, the company behind Paranorman and Coraline, return with their most epic adventure yet Kubo and the Two Strings

Daughter of schoolteachers, Jane Talbot has always loved storytelling and folk tales, but she didn’t start writing until she got the idea for her debut.

If you're of a certain vintage, you may remember a BBC show called Neverwhere. It was really weird, kind of disturbing and featured young versions of people like Peter Capaldi (Doctor Who) and Laura Fraser (A Knight's Tale). Like so.

The Hobbit star Richard Armitage is in Hannibal season 3 as the killer from the original books - with a familiar tattoo

The Hannibal TV series was recently cancelled and now the main cast, Hugh Dancy and the great Mads Mikkelsen are out of contract

Here's a scary thought - it's been almost 20 years since Toy Story hit cinemas in November 1995. Not only was it a great film in its own right but it also single-handedly birthed Pixar and the CG animated movie as we know it today.

Hype about Amanda Palmer’s early crowd-funding prowess has somewhat overshadowed the fact that she’s made some great music, writes Ed Power

Don’t be afraid to ask for help said indie queen, Amanda Palmer in her phenomenally successful Ted Talk. Ellie O’Byrne says reach out and you will be rewarded.

Terry Pratchett spoke candidly about facing his own death after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.

Australia's main national newspaper is facing a worldwide volley of criticism over an obituary calling the nation's most famous author "plain" and "overweight".

Richard Fitzpatrick reveals some books that are certain to cause a stir this spring.

Chu’s First Day at School

For the first time in its 30-year history, Graffiti Theatre Company is collaborating with the Cork Opera House. The company, which produces drama for young people, is staging Where in the World is Frank Sparrow? at the venue’s Half Moon theatre from February 25-March 8.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt may direct and star in 'The Sandman'.

IF you’re not a big fan of fantasy and despair at all the wizards and dragons on TV, on film and in books, then you should blame John Ronald Reuel Tolkien. Or, go back 1,000 years and blame the unknown author of Beowulf, with its monsters and kings. Or, go back another two millennia and blame Homer’s epic tales of gods and heroes.

YESTERDAY I got to see a proof of the forthcoming paperback edition of (shameless plug alert) my book The Liberty Tree, all fantastic graphics and fantastic review quotes (end of shameless plug), and it made me feel so glad that (a) my book exists and (b) all books exist.

The Magnetic Fields’ Stephin Merritt is back on form with new album, Love at the Bottom of the Sea, says Ed Power

Antarctica: An Intimate Portrait Of The World’s Most Mysterious Continent

CEE LIDDY

CHE GOLDEN

ALAN has always written short stories.

Supergods: Our World in the Age of the Superhero. Grant Morrison Jonathan Cape; £17.99

Laura Jane Cassidy is just 24. She’s about to publish a book for teens — and she was just 20 when she started the project.

Michael Sheen is set to guest star in 'Doctor Who'.

The life and work of renowned Irish documentary-maker George Morrison will be celebrated in style later this month.