Angelina Jolie "can kick a*s as good as any man", according to the director of her latest flick.

The first indication of the front runners for this year's Oscars has been announced in America.

In a film which has caused the Australian government a great deal of embarrassment, Belfast-born Kenneth Branagh chalks up another success to underline the impressive revival in a career many thought was deep in the doldrums.

Belfast-born actor, Kenneth Branagh - throw in writer, producer and director (he's a man with many talents!) - sees his latest movie get its European Premiere at the prestige Edinburgh Film Festival from August 14-25.