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Queen of pop Madonna seeks royal help

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:58:44 +0000

Madonna is writing to the Queen Elizabeth to ask for assistance with a film that she is making about Wallis Simpson.

We're off to see the Wizard ... which one?

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:58:02 +0000

Seventy years after the first trip along the Yellow Brick Road, at least three major Hollywood studios are planning remakes of The Wizard of Oz.

Damon is in the zone in Baghdad

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:58:02 +0000

While Matt Damon may not have won an Oscar, at least he got a night off from his typically break-neck schedule. The 39-year-old actor is more in demand than ever, having just finished filming with Clint Eastwood for a second time, in London, and due to start working with the Coen Brothers on their remake of the classic Western, True Grit.

Rapunzel renamed by Disney 'because it doesn't appeal to boys'

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:52:17 +0000

Rapunzel, the much-loved fairytale, is to be rebranded by Disney because its name is too "gender-specific".

But there's hurt for James Cameron as Avatar is blown away by Locker

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:58:03 +0000

The Hurt Locker took the Oscars by storm, winning six of the major film honours, including best movie and director for Kathryn Bigelow who became the first woman to win that accolade.

Arts minister hails Irishman's Oscar's success

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:30:26 +0000

Arts Minister Martin Cullen led tributes to animator Richard Baneham today after he won the Oscar for best visual effects on the blockbuster film Avatar.

Bigelow wins Oscar for Hurt Locker

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:27:32 +0000

Kathryn Bigelow has made history at the Oscars after becoming the first woman to win the Best Director award.

Oscars hype builds as stars step out for pre-party fun

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:58:01 +0000

Hollywood is in full-on Oscar mode.

Oscars: It's the night of the long knives

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:58:02 +0000

It is a night of glittering statues, pristine red carpets and gracious speeches. But behind the air-kisses and smiles at the annual Oscars ceremony, dirty, expensive, battles go on, with competitors more than willing to knife each other if it means taking home a trophy.

Oscar ban for Hurt Locker producer

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:54:54 +0000

A producer of the war film The Hurt Locker will not be allowed to attend the Academy Awards because of emails he sent urging academy members to vote for his movie.

Hunky men not enough

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:58:02 +0000

And now one for the ladies -- not one, but two gorgeous leading men in Liam Neeson and Antonio Banderas.

Films: the girl with the dragon tattoo * * *

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:58:01 +0000

(thriller. Starring Michael Nyqvist, Noomi Rapace, Sven-Bertil Taube, Lena Endre, Peter Haber. Directed by Niels Arden Oplev. cert 18)

All aboard the ship of misery and death

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 09:58:02 +0000

At first sight, Triangle looks like your standard DVD store straight-to-the-shelf flop. But while it's low key (and low budget) it's a smart movie, with enough twists, turns and shocks to entice even the most jaded viewer.

Who's nominated?

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:58:02 +0000

The list of the nominees

Films: Chloe * *

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:58:02 +0000

An erotic thriller that's neither sexy nor thrilling, writes Brenda McCormick

Time travel gets a romantic spin

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 09:58:01 +0000

If you're seeking out a weepy chick flick that'll eat up a box of tissues, look no further. Based on a best-selling novel, it's the tale of how true love can conquer all -- even a lover who keeps disappearing.

Precious -- 'the movie no one wanted to see' -- sweeps the board at black Oscars

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 09:58:01 +0000

Independent movie Precious swept the "black Oscars" winning six trophies including best movie and best actress for newcomer Gabourey Sidibe.

Screenwriter Kerry gets a Jolie good break

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 09:58:01 +0000

A DUBLIN screenwriter is being credited for saving a big budget Hollywood film starring Angelina Jolie.

Films: From Paris with Love * * *

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:15:38 +0000

(Action/thriller. Starring John Travolta, Jonathan Rhys Meyers. Directed by Pierre Morel. cert 16)

Films: Capitalism: A Love Story * * *

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:58:01 +0000

It's Moore of the same, but still interesting and smart, says Brenda McCormick

Stars out for royal world premiere

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:52:02 +0000

Johnny Depp and Anne Hathaway are due to join the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall for the royal world premiere of Alice In Wonderland.

The wonder of childhood

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:58:02 +0000

The quest for lost childhood is a theme as old as the blue-remembered hills. There are moments, though, when it converges with the path of contemporary culture, and this appears to be one of them. From the growth of storytelling to the popularity of TV shows such as Glee, regression is the order of the day.

Stars shine at Irish Oscars

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:58:02 +0000

Colin Farrell may have scooped one of the biggest awards at this year's IFTAs -- but he didn't stick around to celebrate his win.

Colin Firth nearly turned down the part that won him a best actor Bafta

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:38:01 +0000

Colin Firth thanked the man who mended his fridge after winning best actor at the Baftas this evening and said he only took the role because of him.

Saoirse's a hot tip for BAFTAs but rules out Hollywood move

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 09:58:02 +0000

She may have missed out on the Oscars, but Saoirse Ronan is hotly tipped to scoop a BAFTA at the awards ceremony tomorrow.

Beat a quick retreat from this turkey

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 09:58:02 +0000

Vince Vaughn with a good script can be tiresome enough, but without decent writing he very quickly overstays his welcome.

Good script hunting as Matt and Ben reunite for new film

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 09:58:02 +0000

A childhood friendship between Matt Damon and Ben Affleck culminated in nine Oscar nominations -- and two wins -- when they united to write and star in Good Will Hunting more than a decade ago.

I'm on my way, says Rhys Meyers as IFTAs buzz hits fever pitch

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 09:58:02 +0000

Hollywood hunk Jonathan Rhys Meyers (32) is tipped to trip down the red carpet of the Burlington Hotel at this evening's Irish Film and TV Awards (IFTAs).

Clint made my day with movie role

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:58:02 +0000

Up-and-coming actor Declan Conlon will see his name in lights this year after landing a part in Clint Eastwood's new blockbuster movie, Here After.

The final chapter

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:58:01 +0000

This beautifully made drama centres on the last days of Russian author Leo Tolstoy's (Plummer) life. Married to Countess Sofya (Mirren) for almost 50 years, theirs is a complicated, passionate relationship made all the more contentious by Tolstoy's desire to reject wealth and materialism.

Oscar chiefs spare us speech torture

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:58:01 +0000

Academy Award organisers have come up with a novel idea for avoiding those boring Oscar acceptance speeches filled with "thank-yous." Their solution: have the winners give two speeches.

Carey Mulligan: No booze at awards

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:13:46 +0000

Carey Mulligan is determined to stay off the booze for the rest of awards season.

Bridges unprepared for crazy Oscars

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:10:39 +0000

Jeff Bridges may be front runner for the Best Actor gong at this year's Oscars, but the star reckons he hasn't been very prepared for this year's awards season.

Cassidy celebrates surprise reel deal with Channel 4

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:58:02 +0000

CHANNEL 4 have snapped up two award-winning short films by top Irish filmmaker Declan Cassidy.