We’ve written about the Brendanaissance before but how well do you know the star’s career? After months of waiting, The Whale – Brendan Fraser’s return as a leading man – is out in Irish cinemas now. His performance in the emotional drama has earned him the best reviews of his career and he is a […]

3 years ago

It is the Lock, Stock and Snatch director’s first war movie. British director Guy Ritchie currently has two movies set for release in 2023. One is a spy action comedy called Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre starring Aubrey Plaza and Jason Statham, which does not have a UK and Ireland release date as of yet. […]

3 years ago

It sounds like a classic in the making Dave Bautista has got some major movie projects in the works. Not only will he be appearing in Dune: Part Two and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 this year, he recently revealed he has “high hopes” to be a rom-com leading man and now has said […]

3 years ago

Streaming service claims it posted the password-sharing rules in error. It was much reported in 2022 that Netflix was trialling a new costing system in the hopes of cracking down on password sharing, with the test beginning in Chile, Costa Rica and Peru. Nearly a year later, however, the system has yet to be instigated […]

3 years ago

‘I was never ever in a million years going to be the other woman’ Jessica Simpson has revealed that she once had a secret romance with a “massive movie star” who was already in a relationship. Simpson recounts the experience in Movie Star: They Always Say They’re Single, a newly published “short and true story” […]

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The wrestler-turned-actor says he has ‘high hopes’ to be a ‘rom-com lead’ someday With his scene-stealing turn as Drax in Guardians of the Galaxy, as well as his roles in blockbusters like Dune and Spectre, Dave Bautista is one of the most famous actors alive. And it’s clear from his recent work in movies like […]

3 years ago

This will sound uncomfortably familiar to those that have watched The Last of Us… There has been an increase in dangerous fungal infections in the United States and an increasing amount of scientific research suggests that rising temperatures may be a cause. As reported in the Wall Street Journal, the US Centers for Disease Control […]

3 years ago

Steve-O posted the message after Margera criticised Johnny Knoxville on Instagram In an emotional online post, Steve-O has said he cannot save his former Jackass co-star Bam Margera, who he describes as “dying”. Steve-O made the comments in response to a post on Instagram by Margera in which he slammed Jackass co-creators Jeff Tremaine and […]

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It has one of the best premises for a movie we’ve heard in a long time. In 2018, the sci-fi horror A Quiet Place – an original story made on a relatively low budget for Hollywood of $17 million – came out of nowhere to storm the box office and earn rave reviews from critics. […]

3 years ago

Sky and NOW have released the feature-length pilot on YouTube so that everyone can sample the hit show The first episode of the hit series The Last of Us has been made available to watch on YouTube for free. In a statement, Sky and streaming service NOW said they were releasing the entire feature-length pilot […]

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It happened again The BBC has issued an apology after referring to Irish actor Paul Mescal as “British”. During the Oscar nominations earlier this week – in which Irish talent was very well-represented in general – Mescal earned a Best Actor nod for his performance in the indie drama Aftersun. Nominated in the category alongside […]

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There have been reports of freezing temperatures on set Netflix has defended the conditions on the set of its Squid Game reality series. Based on the streaming service’s hit South Korean show, Squid Game: The Challenge will see 456 real players enter a non-deadly version of the series’ contest in pursuit of a life-changing cash […]

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The data was compiled using “computerised mapping techniques”. Regé-Jean Page of Bridgerton fame has been named the most handsome man in the world, according to new scientific research. British plastic surgeon Dr Julian De Silva found that Page’s face was 93.65% accurate to the Golden Ratio, which measures physical perfection. In a series of Instagram […]

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The incident has been described as a “hunting related accident” A man died after being shot by a dog in Kansas during a hunting trip at the weekend, according to police. As reported by the state’s outlet KWCH, the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office said a preliminary investigation into the death of Joseph Smith shows that […]

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The nominations have been revealed. The nominations for the 95th Academy Awards taking place in March are being announced. Hopes are high that Irish movies The Banshees of Inisherin and An Cailín Ciúin will be represented. Comedy-drama The Banshees of Inisherin was expected to receive nods in a number of categories, including Best Picture, Best […]

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Its pizza was described as “irregular, beautiful” and “special in every department” A pizza shop in East Belfast has earned a perfect score from one of the UK’s top food reviewers. This past weekend, Matthew Davies-Binge of Food Review Club visited Flout! in Portview Trade Centre and described it as his “perfect pizza”, calling it “irregular, […]

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It saw the actor re-team with the director of Crimson Tide and Man on Fire. Need a good movie to brighten your Monday evening? Well, there’s a number airing on TV tonight. Here are your options. Unstoppable – ITV4 – 9pm Our pick for tonight, this 2010 action thriller revolves around a veteran engineer (Denzel […]

3 years ago

“A number of complaints were made by individuals within the diocese after information came to light about a sex party taking place in the priests’ living quarters.” The Vatican is investigating allegations of a lockdown “sex party” at a UK cathedral, according to reports. The Sunday Times states that – as part of a probe […]

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One Irish name, in particular, took the top spot. A ranking of the hardest words for British people to pronounce has been published and two Irish names have taken the number one and two spots on the list. As reported by The Times, a study from casino operator Slotbox analysed average Google search terms over […]

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It currently holds a 90% score on Rotten Tomatoes Having premiered at festivals last year to rave reviews, one of the best sci-fi movies of recent years has just landed on Netflix. Titled Vesper, the film is set after the collapse of the Earth’s ecosystem and follows the title character, a 13-year-old girl (Raffiella Chapman), […]

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It was the highest-grossing movie of 1990 and won two Oscars Channing Tatum has revealed he has bought the rights to and may star in a remake of one of the most romantic movies of all time. Ghost was released in 1990 and starred Patrick Swayze as a murdered banker, whose ghost sets out to […]

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The special is described as a ‘scripted, stand-alone’ event Netflix has unveiled a teaser for its upcoming anniversary special to mark 30 years of Power Rangers. Titled Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always, it will be released later in the year on the streaming service and is described as a “scripted, stand-alone” event. The […]

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The original poster saw Renner’s character with wounds across his face. The poster for the second season of the Jeremy Renner-starring Mayor of Kingstown has been changed after the actor’s snow ploughing accident which left him in critical condition. Renner suffered blunt chest trauma and orthopaedic injuries from the New Year’s Day incident that occurred […]

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The actor suffered serious injuries from the accident on New Year’s Day Jeremy Renner has revealed he is home from the hospital after the snowploughing accident just over two weeks ago that left him in critical condition. Renner suffered blunt chest trauma and orthopaedic injuries after the New Year’s Day incident that occurred near his […]

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A lot of people aren’t happy. The Brit Awards has come under fire for only having men in the British Artist of the Year category. The award ceremony introduced gender-neutral categories for the first time last year, with Adele taking home the top prize in the same category in 2022. For 2023, however, no women […]

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From the creator of Attack the Block, it arrives on the streamer very soon Netflix has unveiled a new trailer for its upcoming fantasy series Lockwood & Co which, based on the show’s premise and teasers, should be an intriguing blend of Ghostbusters and Harry Potter. Adapted from the young adult book series of the […]

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‘The whole thing of it is disgusting to me’ John Lydon, one of the contenders to represent Ireland at this year’s Eurovision with his band Public Image Ltd, did not mince his words when asked if he watched the contest every year. Appearing on RTÉ’s Drivetime on Tuesday (10 January), the former Sex Pistols member […]

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It’s the second time that Farrell has won a Golden Globe Colin Farrell has won his second Golden Globe award, charming the crowd with his hilarious and heartfelt acceptance speech. The Dublin-born actor was named Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy for his turn in the Irish movie The Banshees of Inisherin, beating out […]

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The heartfelt video sees the actor being cared for by his mother and sister in hospital Hollywood star Jeremy Renner has shared his first video update since his snow ploughing accident at the weekend that left him in critical condition. Renner suffered blunt chest trauma and orthopaedic injuries after the New Year’s Day incident that […]

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Has there been a change in the decades since? In recent weeks, an image posted from a ’90s comedy movie sparked quite a debate on Twitter regarding how 45-year-olds looked in films from the decade. The comedy in question was 1995’s Father of the Bride Part II, in which a husband and father (Steve Martin) […]

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It has not been renewed for a second season yet Undoubtedly, one of the biggest hits of the 2022 TV year was Netflix’s comedy-horror series Wednesday. Based on the Addams Family character Wednesday, the show’s first season revolved around the teenager, played by Jenna Ortega, as she attempted to solve a murder mystery at her […]

3 years ago

The incident occurred at an Australian tourist hotspot. Four people have died and three are in a critical condition after two helicopters collided near a Sea World theme part on Australia’s Gold Coast. Initial investigations into the crash suggest it occurred when one helicopter was landing and the other was taking off near Seaworld Drive, […]

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The two-time Oscar nominee was airlifted to hospital. Hollywood star Jeremy Renner is said to be in “critical but stable” condition following an accident at the weekend. A representative for Renner, who is best known for playing Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, confirmed to US media that the actor suffered injuries from a “weather-related […]

3 years ago

He has weighed in on the age-old debate Another Christmas has come and gone, along with another season-long debate about whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie. Yes, it appears there are some people out there who do not believe that a movie that takes place at a Christmas party on Christmas Eve, has a […]

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“It was absolutely nothing like what we made.” The writers of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever have opened up about their original plans for the superhero sequel before Chadwick Boseman passed away. Boseman, who played T’Challa aka Black Panther in a number of Marvel movies, died in August 2020 while the sequel was in development. As […]

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‘The same way I felt about eight minutes ago when you asked me the same question’ A sports reporter has gone viral for the sassy comments he made live on air after being asked to cover a snowstorm. Mark Woodley, from Iowa news channel KWWL, posted a compilation to Twitter of all the cranky complaints […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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’. […]

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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 […]

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“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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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