J.K. Rowlings adaptation of her own book Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them already picked up Eddie Redmayne for the leading role of Newt Scamander and there's more top casting news.

by Thomas Pynchon

Five things from the world of arts, film and TV to keep you occupied this week.

Inherent Vice ***

Looking for plans for the weekend? Here’s a list of what’s on and where.

A dude kinda investigates the disappearance of a real estate mogul. Dude.

Declan Burke provides a quick snapshot of new year movie releases.

Declan Burke provides a quick snapshot of new year movie releases.

Renowned American actress Laura Dern is the latest movie personality to become enraptured by the rugged grandeur of the Dingle Peninsula and the earthy charm of its people.

Your guide on what to look out for on the box tonight.

Detectives found almost 50 envelopes, branded “Ace of Spades,” containing what is believed to be heroin, in the apartment of Philip Seymour Hoffman, who was found dead on Sunday.

Hollywood stars have paid tribute to Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, who was found dead in his apartment with what officials said was a needle in his arm.

Hollywood may be hoping for less drama in 2014. 2013 was a tale of two cinemas.

Reese Witherspoon is to star in 'Inherent Vice'.

MUSIC NEWS: He hasn’t gone away, y’know.

MUSIC NEWS: Roman Abramovich’s new year party on St Barts in the Caribbean may have been a bit far for his Chelsea team, but their absence was hardly noticed at a bash that was chock-a-block with big names from the music biz.

The Master ★★★★

If art is judged on its ability to provoke debate, then Paul Thomas Anderson makes great art.

From film to fashion, movies to music, food to travel, our critics reveal their Hot 100 choices for the autumn ahead.

Tom Cruise reportedly has "issues" with a new movie thought to be based on the founder of Scientology, L. Ron Hubbard.

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Ciarán Hinds, star of film and TV, returns to the Abbey after 20 years, in Juno and the Paycock, says Pádraic Killeen.

Philip Seymour Hoffman found his directorial debut "satisfying".

Joaquin Phoenix and Marion Cottilard have joined 'Low Life'.

Robert Downey Jr. is in talks to take on the lead role in ‘Inherent Vice’.

IN The Hangover, Heather Graham plays a stripper escort, a role that appeared to come naturally to the 39-year-old beauty.

Hollywood star Anne Hathaway today told how she played her most complex character ever in her film 'Rachel Getting Married'.

The easiest prediction for a Best Actor Oscar in decades, though surprisingly this epic tale of oil and obsession didn’t also get the Best Picture or Best Director awards.

Daniel Day-Lewis has won his second best actor Academy Award for his towering performance as a ruthless, malevolent oilman in 'There Will Be Blood'.

THE Berlin Film Festival wrapped up yesterday after bestowing its top award on a blood-soaked Brazilian drama that some critics accused of glorifying police brutality in the slums of Rio de Janeiro.

Acting confuses Colin Farrell too much to go into directing, the actor revealed tonight.

Oscar hopeful Daniel Day Lewis and Colin Farrell will be among the stars attending the Jameson International Film Festival in Dublin, which opens today.

The film world is gearing up for tomorrow’s Baftas with Julie Christie and Daniel Day-Lewis tipped to continue their winning streak.

A teenager from a small Co Carlow village could become one of the youngest ever Oscar winners.

A teenager from a small Co Carlow village could become one of the youngest ever Oscar winners.

Daniel Day Lewis, 50, living in Co Wicklow, and Saoirse Ronan, 13, from Co Carlow are among the nominees for Oscars at this year’s awards.

Sean Penn and the Coen brothers were among the nominees for a prestigious film director's award which is seen as a barometer for the Oscars.

'Atonement' has followed its Golden Globes run with seven nominations at the Critics’ Circle Film Awards.

Critics in the US have awarded their top prize to a film starring Daniel Day-Lewis.

Daniel Day-Lewis is to star in director Paul Thomas Anderson's film, There Will Be Blood.

Well, would you believe it; Adam Sandler as a charming, suitably subdued delight in a class romantic-comedy!

New Adam Sandler, Antonio Banderas and Mike Leigh movies will be shown at this year's Cannes Film Festival.