The show’s fourth season will take place in Alaska. While there is plenty of major TV shows set to premiere or return in 2023, arguably the most anticipated is the upcoming fourth season of True Detective. Titled True Detective: Night Country, HBO has released its first footage from the next instalment of the anthology crime […]

3 years ago

Cameron’s comments have led some to wonder if he would direct a Terminator reboot James Cameron has said he is in discussions to relaunch The Terminator franchise. The director – best known for making the first two Terminator films, as well as Aliens, Titanic and Avatar – has been on a press tour to promote […]

3 years ago

As part of the newly passed laws, retailers are banned from selling tobacco to anyone born on or after 1 January 2009 New Zealand has introduced a strict new anti-smoking bill, which is designed to prevent the sale of tobacco to future generations. Under the legislation passed by the country’s parliament, retailers will not be […]

3 years ago

The music of Michael Bublé has also been banned from the establishment December 25 is fast approaching and, as always, the closer we get to the big day, the more festive songs we hear. Arguably, the most inescapable of all Christmas tunes is Mariah Carey’s smash-hit perennial classic ‘All I Want for Christmas is You’. […]

3 years ago

We thought we knew where this was going… it turns out we had zero idea A first trailer hit the web this week for the new sci-fi horror movie Infinity Pool and boy, is it a wild one. The film stars Alexander Skarsgård and Cleopatra Coleman as James and Em, a wealthy couple holidaying at an […]

3 years ago

“I mean, Thanos. Come on. Give me a break.” Avatar: The Way of Water director James Cameron has said the special effects in his new movie are better than those seen in Marvel films. The filmmaker made the comments while chatting to ComicBook.com to promote the sci-fi sequel which will be out in Irish cinemas […]

3 years ago

The dog owner has defended her actions A woman who dyed the fur of her dog green, red and white to make him look like the Grinch ahead of the Christmas season has defended her actions following criticism. In a video posted to TikTok earlier this month, Ashley Spielmann showcased her miniature schnauzer Rizzo’s transformation into […]

3 years ago

The five-part limited series arrives on Boxing Day In recent years, Netflix has taken to releasing a major new show around Christmas Day in order to get as many eyeballs on it as possible. Examples of this include the first seasons of The Witcher and Bridgerton, which dropped during the festive period in 2019 and […]

3 years ago

It tells the story of a mother-of-two who donated her body to medical science Channel 4 documentary My Dead Body airs tonight (Monday, 5 December) and will show, in a TV first, the dissection of a woman’s body. The film revolves around Toni Crews, a mother of two, who was diagnosed with a rare cancer […]

3 years ago

It’s a solid theory It has been well-documented just how many times The Simpsons predicted the future throughout its run to date. Some of the most notable examples of major real-life events apparently prophesied by the show include Donald Trump becoming president, Disney buying 20th Century Fox, the Siegfried and Roy tiger attack and most eerily, […]

3 years ago

It’s a solid theory It has been well-documented just how many times The Simpsons predicted the future throughout its run to date. Some of the most notable examples of major real-life events apparently prophesied by the show include Donald Trump becoming president, Disney buying 20th Century Fox, the Siegfried and Roy tiger attack and most eerily, […]

3 years ago

The series had left many of its story threads open. In October, Netflix released the first season of The Midnight Club, a horror mystery series based on the novel of the same name by Christopher Pike. Created by Leah Fong and Mike Flanagan (The Haunting of Bly Manor), the show is set at Brightcliffe, a […]

3 years ago

It’s that time of the week once more. Welcome back to the latest edition of The Big Reviewski JOE Movie Quiz. By now, you should know the drill but on the off chance you don’t – there are 15 questions over three rounds. The first round tests players’ general knowledge of all things cinema. Then, […]

3 years ago

Despite the finale, there will be more undead-related adventures set in the show’s universe. It seems impossible but the horror series The Walking Dead has finally ended its run. Based on a comic book series of the same name, the show followed a group of survivors of a zombie apocalypse. This is as they try […]

3 years ago

Listen up, music lovers! That’s right, the JOE music quiz is back for another week. As usual, there are 15 questions over three rounds. The first is all about current music events. The second is Arctic Monkeys-focused to mark the release of their latest album last month. That’s before we wrap up with a round […]

3 years ago

Do you agree with the casting? Netflix announced this week it will be adapting Gears of War into a live-action film and the creator of the hit video game series has since weighed in on who he would like to see cast in the project. The streaming service confirmed the news on the 16th anniversary […]

3 years ago

It’s the role that could earn the actor an Oscar We now finally have a trailer for the Oscar-tipped drama The Whale, which marks Brendan Fraser‘s return to screens in a leading role. Directed by Darren Aronofsky (Black Swan, Requiem for a Dream) and based on a play by Samuel D. Hunter, Fraser stars in […]

3 years ago

The show is from the writer-director behind Knives Out A trailer was released this week for Poker Face, a new comedy-drama mystery series starring Natasha Lyonne (Russian Doll). The show sees the actress play Charlie Cale, a woman with an extraordinary ability to determine when someone is lying, who we follow as she hits the […]

3 years ago

This latest Netflix innovation is being rolled out worldwide starting this week. Breakups are always tough, there is no doubt about that. Yet, recent developments in technology have made them even more awkward. Let’s say for instance you’ve been mooching off your partner’s streaming service and they decide to end your relationship. What then? Sure, […]

3 years ago

‘I think this is an example of an innovation that is really making the world a worse place’ The Irish government is considering implementing a ban on disposable vapes across the country. In recent years, vaping has become an extremely popular trend with people looking to give up cigarettes and smoking. The global market for […]

3 years ago

This is in contrast to Game of Thrones which ran for eight seasons. House of the Dragon‘s co-creator George R.R. Martin has said the series needs “four full seasons” in order to do justice to its source material. Martin, who also wrote the novels that Game of Thrones and its prequel House of the Dragon […]

3 years ago

Very sad news. Acclaimed actress Angela Lansbury has passed away at the age of 96. In a statement, her family announced that she died peacefully in her sleep at home in Los Angeles on Tuesday (11 October). Lansbury was perhaps best known for starring in the popular crime drama series Murder, She Wrote where she […]

3 years ago

The pair said they underwent the procedures on camera following a bet. Wrexham FC chairmen Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney both recently underwent colonoscopies on camera that turned out to be “potentially life-saving”. This was in a bid to raise awareness of colon cancer and to show that the best way to prevent the disease […]

4 years ago

Don’t say we didn’t tell you… If you haven’t watched the latest House of the Dragon episode yet and were considering sitting down and watching it with your parents, it might be an idea to rethink those plans. This is as various fans of the Game of Thrones prequel have taken to Twitter to warn […]

4 years ago

In a Twitter post, Clarkson called socialists “disgusting people”. A Harry Potter star has called Jeremy Clarkson a “rancid old thug” after the latter posted a controversial tweet in which he lashed out against socialists. The former Top Gear and current The Grand Tour said on Twitter on Friday (9 September) that the social media […]

4 years ago

“Give the people real democracy,” the pop duo wrote on Twitter. Irish singing and TV presenting duo Jedward has called for the abolishment of the monarchy following the death of Queen Elizabeth II earlier this week. The Queen passed away on Thursday (8 September) at Balmoral aged 96 after reigning for 70 years. Her son, […]

4 years ago

He became emotional as he discussed the upcoming blockbuster. Harrison Ford choked up with tears as he introduced the trailer for the as-of-yet-untitled fifth Indiana Jones movie, his final outing as the archaeology action man. The teaser, which has not yet hit the web, was unveiled during Disney’s D23 Expo where Ford and his co-star […]

4 years ago

The Star Wars actor said he would be ‘very surprised’ if it happened. John Boyega has addressed rumours he is in the running to take over from Daniel Craig as James Bond by saying he does not believe there will ever be a black Bond. The Star Wars actor made the comments while appearing on […]

4 years ago

She earned $25 million, compared to DiCaprio’s $30 million Jennifer Lawrence has spoken out about earning less than Leonardo DiCaprio for Netflix’s hit movie Don’t Look Up. The Oscar-winner made the comments in an interview with Vogue to promote an upcoming film, during which the persistent pay gap between Lawrence and her male co-stars in […]

4 years ago

Apple has said it will be appealing the decision The Brazilian Government has suspended the sale of iPhones without a battery charger in the country and has fined Apple around $2.3 million. Ahead of the iPhone 12’s release in 2020, Apple stated it would no longer include an adapter with its devices worldwide, claiming the […]

4 years ago

It is said the elderly man “destroyed” a Russian Su-34 jet with his rifle. A Government agency in Ukraine has honoured a pensioner with a medal after claiming he “shot down a Russian plane”. The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine said the incident occurred in March as “the Russian occupiers continuously bombarded Chernihiv”. According […]

4 years ago

Poor Meg. Family Guy has been running for 20 seasons and one of its most iconic recurring gags is its catchphrase of “Shut up Meg”. It is heard on the show when characters, mainly Meg’s Dad Peter Griffin, hears Meg say something he doesn’t like, or just when Meg tries to say something in general. […]

4 years ago

“Matt Smith, take a bow.” Since Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon premiered last month, one element of the show that has been repeatedly singled out for praise is Matt Smith’s performance. Plaudits for The Crown and Last Night in Soho’s star portrayal of the ambitious, hot-tempered Daemon Targaryen continued with the show’s […]

4 years ago

Wilde said the character in her new movie played by Chris Pine is based on Peterson. New movie Don’t Worry Darling has been making headlines in recent weeks but probably not in the way its makers had intended. The second film to be directed by famous actress Olivia Wilde, discussion about the psychological thriller has […]

4 years ago

The murderer was recruited from prison to fight in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly honoured a murderer with a medal “for courage” after he died fighting in the war in Ukraine. The Insider states that Ivan Neparatov was the leader of a gang of robbers near Moscow and that in July 2013, he […]

4 years ago

The legal battle between Musk and Twitter has escalated. Elon Musk has countersued Twitter amid a legal battle over the Tesla CEO’s attempts to end his $44 billion (€43 billion) bid to buy Twitter, according to reports. Multiple outlets state that Musk filed a lawsuit on Friday (29 July) and that a confidential 164-page document […]

4 years ago

A former British Army Officer defended the use of the term The BBC’s coverage of the jubilee celebrations has been met with backlash in some quarters after repeated use of the term ‘micks’. The interaction occurred during the Trooping the Colour ceremony to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the British throne, with the […]

4 years ago

Based on the current working title, it sounds controversial Having created Netflix’s biggest ever series with Squid Game, filmmaker Hwang Dong-hyuk is working on a new movie that he says will be even “more violent” than his seminal streaming series. Dong-hyuk’s next project is reportedly a film with the working title “K.O. Club” which is apparently […]

4 years ago

Its star is up for Best Actress at the Academy Awards this weekend. With this year’s Oscars ceremony just around the corner, now is the time when movie fans may be curious to check out some of the titles up for prizes that they may have missed. Thankfully, for those who didn’t get to see […]

4 years ago

‘Putin is testing the UN and the security architecture of the whole world’ Ukraine Ambassador to Ireland Larysa Gerasko has called on the international community to take action against Russia in an emotional interview. This comes after Ukraine Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba wrote on Twitter on Thursday morning that Russian President Vladimir Putin has […]

4 years ago

The man arrested is in his 30s. Gardaí have arrested a man on suspicion of the murder of Ashling Murphy. The 23-year-old primary school teacher was attacked and killed while out jogging along the canal bank at Cappincur in Tullamore, Offaly at around 4pm last Wednesday. On Tuesday (18 January), a Garda spokesperson said the […]

4 years ago

Many stars have paid tribute to the composer and lyricist. Musical theatre legend Stephen Sondheim has died at the age of 91. The American composer and lyricist passed away on Friday (26 November) at his home in Roxbury, Connecticut, his lawyer told the New York Times. Regarded as one of the most important figures in […]

4 years ago

“I hope you enjoy a few pints with the lads tonight. Up the Ra!” Nigel Farage has said he was hoaxed into saying “Up the Ra” in a video birthday greeting which has gone viral. The former head of the UK Independence Party and current GB News host joined Cameo earlier in this year, a video-sharing […]

5 years ago

The ex-employee alleges it happened after requesting his final pay packet for a number of weeks. Popular Dublin restaurant Alfie’s has been accused of paying an employee with a bucket of coins. A former employee of the South William Street restaurant, Rian Keogh, wrote on Twitter on Tuesday night that after requesting his final pay […]

5 years ago

It’s a great day for a night in The weekend is among us. As such, why not kick back on the sofa with one of these fine films on TV this evening. Superbad – Dave – 9pm This now iconic Seth Rogen scripted coming-of-age comedy centres on two inseparable teens (Jonah Hill and Michael Cera) […]

5 years ago

We also know now when we will be seeing the third installments of the Ant-Man and Guardians of the Galaxy films. Marvel has unveiled footage from their upcoming blockbuster Eternals for the first time, while also revealing the new full titles for the Black Panther and Captain Marvel sequels. In a video highlighting the upcoming […]

5 years ago

“It was ‘Brits out’, everything would be solved”. Ireland’s Taoiseach Micheál Martin has revealed that as a child he had a “Brits out” view of The Troubles, before a trip to Belfast changed his perspective. Speaking on RTE show Claire Byrne Live on Monday night, the Taoiseach said: “I grew up as a child listening […]

5 years ago

Many see a four-day work week as the future The Spanish government has agreed to launch a pilot project for companies interested in the idea of a four-day working week, according to the Guardian. Earlier in the year, left-wing Spanish party Más País announced the government had accepted its proposal to test out the idea. […]

5 years ago

Do you know anyone who this could affect? For anyone still using someone else’s Netflix account, your days might be numbered as the streaming service is currently testing a feature that could lead to a crackdown in password sharing. Some Netflix users have said they have been blocked from accessing the service, with a message […]

5 years ago

The movie lands on Amazon Prime Video on 30 April While Amazon Prime Video already has a Jack Ryan TV show, they are set to welcome a spin-off of Tom Clancy’s popular franchise to the screen with new action flick Without Remorse. Based on Clancy’s 1993 novel of the same name, Michael B. Jordan of […]

5 years ago