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celebrity

Irish star Buckley on Variety’s ‘10 to watch’ list

Kerry star Jessie Buckley has been named one of Variety magazine’s ‘10 actors to Watch’ for 2019.

business

Apple TV plans launch in 150 countries to take on Netflix

Apple plans to roll out the Apple TV+ movie and TV subscription service by November, part of a drive to reach $50bn (€45bn) in service sales by 2020.

fashion and beauty

Ten of the best-dressed losers on the Oscars red carpet

Missing out on an Academy Award does not mean you can’t rule best-dressed lists forever more. Rachel Marie Walsh spotlights the Oscar losers who were best in show.

general

10 upcoming films you must see before the Oscars

celebrity

Saoirse Ronan, Martin McDonagh, Catriona Balfe receive Golden Globe nominations

general

Movie reviews: The Mummy, Norman, The Shack

Movie reviews: Fences, Hidden Figures, The Great Wall

Thinking of the cinema this week. Declan Burke reviews  Fences, Hidden Figures and The Great Wall.

Sun, 19 Feb, 2017

Ruth Negga’s family in Limerick ‘Loving’ her Oscar nomination

Ruth Negga’s family in Limerick were quite simply bursting with pride at her Oscar nomination for best actress for her role in Loving.

Wed, 25 Jan, 2017

A good haul for the Irish at the Golden Globe nominations

Without futher ado:

Mon, 12 Dec, 2016

Hidden Figures trailer- untold story of the women who put us in space

If you think you know the history of the space race, think again.

Mon, 15 Aug, 2016

Idris Elba and J.K. Simmons join Disney's Zootopia

Idris Elba, J.K. Simmons, Octavia Spencer, Jenny Slate and Tommy Chong are among the latest to be confirmed to be lending their dulcet tones to Disney’s upcoming animated film, Zootopia.

Tue, 27 Oct, 2015

Wednesday’s TV tips

Read on for your guide to this evening's TV

Wed, 31 Dec, 2014

Movie Reviews: Get On Up, The Homesman, No Good Deed

Get On Up (12A), Tate Taylor’s biopic of ‘the Godfather of Soul’, James Brown, is no ordinary rags-to-riches tale. 

Sat, 22 Nov, 2014

Friday’s Film Reviews: 22 Jump Street, Grace of Monaco, Fruitvale Station

This week, Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum go back undercover in the raucous comedy sequel ‘22 Jump Street’ and Nicole Kidman stars as a film star, who is asked to play the role of a lifetime, in ‘Grace of Monaco’.

Fri, 06 Jun, 2014

Shaping different views: Will Spanx ever be sexy?

IN a scene from the new female buddy cop movie, The Heat, two FBI agents — Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy — get up close and personal in a ladies loo.

Sun, 18 Aug, 2013

Tatum to present Oscars gong

Channing Tatum has joined the Oscars presenting line up.

Thu, 07 Feb, 2013

Streep and Dujardin to present Oscars gongs

Meryl Streep and Jean Dujardin will present gongs at this year's Oscars.

Wed, 06 Feb, 2013

Hanks stunned over 'Green Mile' co-star's death

Tom Hanks is “terribly saddened” by the death of Michael Clarke Duncan.

Tue, 04 Sep, 2012

Artist stars asked to join Academy

The Oscar-winning and nominated stars of 'The Artist' and 'The Help' have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Sat, 30 Jun, 2012

Power dressing

DONATELLA VERSACE designed the dress and Angelina did the pilates, but who was the unifying force that got that leg trending?

Sat, 24 Mar, 2012

Nostalgia rules as silent movie takes home five Oscars

The Oscars were a safe, predictable affair, with the winners who’ve heard their names throughout awards season being called up on stage one last time.

Tue, 28 Feb, 2012

Octavia keen on getting behind the camera

Octavia Spencer wants to become a producer.

Mon, 27 Feb, 2012

'The Artist' takes five Oscars

Meryl Streep picked up the third Oscar of her career today on a night when Hollywood made a big noise about a silent film.

Mon, 27 Feb, 2012

'A Separation' wins best foreign-language film

The Academy Award for best foreign-language film, was presented tonight by Sandra Bullock to the Iranian film 'A Separation'.

Mon, 27 Feb, 2012

Spencer wins Oscar for 'Help' role

Octavia Spencer has won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role in 'The Help'.

Mon, 27 Feb, 2012

Hollywood's stars arrive on the red carpet

Hollywood’s finest have started to arrive on the red carpet in advance of tonight's Oscars awards show.

Sun, 26 Feb, 2012

Winners and losers

For a silent movie, The Artist is generating a lot of noise.

Sat, 25 Feb, 2012

Seven Baftas for 'The Artist'

Silent film 'The Artist' made a big noise at the Bafta film awards last night winning seven awards including Best Film, Leading Actor and Best Director.

Mon, 13 Feb, 2012

Silence is golden for The Artist at Baftas

Silent film The Artist made a big noise at the Bafta film awards last night winning seven awards including Best Film, Leading Actor and Best Director.

Mon, 13 Feb, 2012

‘The Artist’ takes seven BAFTA awards

Silent film ‘The Artist’ made a big noise at the BAFTA film awards tonight winning seven awards including Best Film, Leading Actor and Best Director.

Sun, 12 Feb, 2012

Big hopes for ‘The Help’ at Oscars

The Deep South drama The Help won three prizes at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, including best actress for Viola Davis, and supporting actress for Octavia Spencer.

Tue, 31 Jan, 2012

The Help enters Oscars reckoning with SAG Awards wins

The US Deep South drama 'The Help' won three prizes at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, including best actress for Viola Davis and supporting actress for Octavia Spencer.

Mon, 30 Jan, 2012

Clooney to appear at Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards

George Clooney is among the presenters at this Sunday's Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards.

Fri, 27 Jan, 2012

Streep gets 17th Oscar nomination as Fassbender falls short

Meryl Streep has been nominated for the Best Actress prize at this year's Academy Awards, but Ireland's Michael Fassbender has failed to get a nomination for his role in 'Shame'.

Tue, 24 Jan, 2012

Baby girl for Dallas Howard

Bryce Dallas Howard has given birth to her second child.

Mon, 23 Jan, 2012

Streep and Williams to battle for Bafta

Meryl Streep’s portrayal of Margaret Thatcher and Michelle Williams’s role as Marilyn Monroe have put them head-to-head at this year’s Baftas.

Tue, 17 Jan, 2012

Clooney lays bare his debt to award rival Fassbender

THE Irish lost out, but Michael Fassbender still got a mention onstage at the Golden Globes.

Tue, 17 Jan, 2012

Silence is golden for the artist

The black-and-white silent film The Artist came away with the most prizes with three wins at the Golden Globes, but the show spread the love around among a broad range of films and TV shows.

Mon, 16 Jan, 2012

Critics bang drum for silent 'Artist'

'The Artist' has waltzed away with its first wins of Hollywood’s awards season.

Fri, 13 Jan, 2012

'Tinker' and 'Drive' lead London award nominations

'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' and 'Drive' lead the nominations for the London Film Critics' Circle Awards.

Tue, 20 Dec, 2011

Irish talent well represented at Golden Globes

ACTORS Michael Fassbender and Brendan Gleeson have been nominated for Golden Globe Awards while Irish drama Albert Nobbs, which was filmed in Dublin, has received three nominations.

Fri, 16 Dec, 2011

Gleeson and Fassbender nominated for Golden Globe awards

Irish actors Brendan Gleeson and Michael Fassbender have both received nominations for the 69th annual Golden Globe awards.

Thu, 15 Dec, 2011

Streep up for SAG gong

Meryl Streep’s portrayal of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher has been nominated for a prestigious acting award.

Wed, 14 Dec, 2011

Fantastic ensemble cast on form in 'The Help'

Based on the novel by Kathryn Stockett, 'The Help' explores the touching relationship between two black maids in 1960s Mississippi.

Wed, 02 Nov, 2011

Movie reviews

DIRTY tricks and skulduggery at the heart of an election campaign?

Sat, 29 Oct, 2011

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