Des O’Driscoll shares the latest news from the entertainment world.

We first saw John Connors in Love/Hate, but his gritty new crime thriller looks set to propel him into the big time, writes Esther McCarthy

Juno Temple plays a starring role in the new Scorsese series on the crazy world of the New York music scene in the 1970s, writes Susan Griffin

The big screen adaption of Erik Larson’s The Devil in the White City looks to be making some progress, as Paramount Pictures has picked up the rights to the novel.

Al Pacino discusses his new film with Shilpa Ganatra , and also offers a solution for those who can’t afford the prices for his live appearance in Ireland

Dynastic dramas are back, thanks to major new Netflix series, Bloodlines. Kyle Chandler tells Ed Power all about it.

Frank Sivero, the actor who played a mobster in the Martin Scorsese classic Goodfellas is suing Fox television show The Simpson for $250m (€197m), alleging that his likeness has been used for more than a decade without him being paid.

The shock implosion of Sonic Youth gave Lee Ranaldo the chance to go out on his own, writes Ed Power

Jordan Belfort, the Wolf of Wall Street, was in RDS this week, selling his secrets of how to achieve wealth. Not everyone was impressed, writes Michael Clifford.

It’s the home-spun box office draw of the year, grossing almost €1.5m in just over a month — but then it does have the Gleeson factor.

Margot Robbie's legs are believed to have been extended in 'The Wolf Of Wall Street' using "digital surgery".

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This weekend sees Scorsese and DiCaprio unite once again, and an unholy union of ‘Paranormal Activity’ and ‘Rosemary’s Baby’.

Crime caper American Hustle and space spectacular Gravity topped the Oscar nominations list with 10 each, leading a crowded field of contenders for Hollywood’s most coveted honours — with 12 Years a Slave star Michael Fassbender, U2 and Philomena among the Irish hopefuls.

ACTOR Aidan Gillen played John Boy in the RTÉ crime series, Love/Hate, and will be back on our screens as Charlie Haughey, in Charlie, later this year. Gillen has selected seven of his favourite films for showings at Triskel Christchurch from Jan 17-20.

Jonah Hill prank-called businesses to prepare for 'The Wolf of Wall Street'.

Jonah Hill says 'The Wolf Of Wall Street' shows immoral behaviour has a "bad ending".

Martin Scorsese is a fan of One Direction.

The searing historical epic 12 Years a Slave and the con-artist caper American Hustle lead the 71st annual Golden Globes with seven nominations each.

It’s no surprise that the dominance of Jesse Owens at the Berlin Olympics in 1936 would overshadow every other story that emerged out of those iconic pre-World War II Games.

Andrew Garfield has signed up for Martin Scorsese's 'Silence'.

Daniel Day-Lewis said it is “daft” to refer to him as the best actor to have ever lived, despite his latest triumph making him the first man to win three best actor Oscars.

Hollywood director Martin Scorsese has dubbed the famous clinch between Maureen O’Hara and John Wayne in The Quiet Man as one of the best onscreen kisses in cinematic history.

Martin Scorsese thinks 'The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp' transcends generations.

Leonardo DiCaprio is to strip off for his new film Wolf Of Wall Street, according to reports.

Martin Scorsese is abandoning film to shoot movies digitally.

Oscar-winning producer David Puttnam is set to deliver online interactive lectures to students worldwide from his converted coach house in Skibbereen.

George Harrison’s widow Olivia hopes to add more perspective on the reticent Beatle with her new digital book, and fill in the blanks left by Martin Scorsese’s recent documentary.

Martin Scorsese says he has become so enamoured with 3D film-making that he expects to use the technology in all his future projects.

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

The Directors Guild of America Awards are the latest Hollywood film honours to go silent.

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.

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

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.

Martin Scorsese is to be given a BAFTA Fellowship next month.

PREVIOUSLY unknown footage which shows Beatles legend John Lennon at the Cliffs of Moher, has been discovered by a Co Clare-based Beatles expert.

Paul McCartney found it "very emotional" watching a new documentary about George Harrison.

The tempestuous romance between Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton is to be made into a film by Martin Scorsese, according to reports.

Martin Scorsese has described Bob Dylan as an “ageless” talent.

IT has been the subject of almost as many rumours as one of its key character’s demise, but film legends Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro may finally be set to start shooting gangster movie, The Irishman.