Some of the world’s biggest names in Hollywood are currently filming on these shores as a wave of movie and TV productions get underway.

They didn’t bring the anti-hero of Love/Hate much luck but one charity is hoping that King Nidge’s runners will bring a big boost to their fortunes.

The shortlist for the 40 categories in the Irish Film and Television Academy Awards has been revealed this morning.

It was set in a spectacular €380m location and involved a 450-strong army of behind-the-camera personnel.

RTE's hit drama 'Love/Hate' looks set to clean up at the 2012 IFTAs this year, with ten nominations announced today.