The first trailer for new blockbuster epic THE NORTHMAN has been released. Shot in Northern Ireland, the Viking revenge film is set at the turn of the 10th century in Iceland and stars brothers Alexander and Bill Skarsgård, Emma actress Anya Taylor-Joy and Ethan Hawke.
A new documentary about the life and career of Irish actor Peter O’Toole is to air on TG4 on Christmas Day. The story of the hell raising life of O’Toole makes for an entertaining and insightful documentary full of fun stories of wild excess, brilliant movie anecdotes and at the heart of it, the story of a man searching for an identity and longing to be Irish.
Colin Farrell is set to star in an upcoming Apple TV detective series, according to entertainment website Deadline. The Irish actor is also set to serve as executive producer for the series, which is currently going by the working title SUGAR. Described as “an LA-set, contemporary take on the private detective story,” sources say the streaming service were involved in “a heated auction” to get the rights to produce the show. It has been reported that they were in a final battle with Netflix for the new drama.
In a year-end series published by The Guardian, Irish actor Cillian Murphy reflects on his beloved PEAKY BLINDERS co-star, who he remembers as a supremely talented and compassionate performer whose grace and dignity never deserted her. McCrory died of breast cancer at her home in London on 16 April 2021, aged 52. Announcing the death on Twitter, husband Damian Lewis stated that she had died “peacefully at home, surrounded by a wave of love from friends and family”.
Liam Neeson is returning to his roots by narrating a big screen documentary, IRELAND, that will play in IMAX and other giant screen theaters from February 11 across the U.S., Canada, and Ireland. The pic follows Irish writer Manchán Magan on a cross-country adventure exploring the island of Ireland’s history, culture and stunning landscapes, connecting people of Irish descent from around the world to their land, language, and stories along the way.
Paying homage to the literature, scenery and music that has shaped Irish culture, the new series VOICES OF IRELAND will take us on a tour of the island of Ireland, where Imelda may will be joined by Ireland’s most illustrious, contemporary creatives; singers, musicians, spoken word poets, actors and writers.
THE LATE LATE TOY SHOW was this year watched from 152 countries and has raised €6,601,895 million for Irish charities. An average audience of 1.8 million tuned in to the show across the weekend, making it one of the highest rating television programmes on a single channel on record in Ireland.
James Corbin welcomed Aisling Bea to his late show and she recalls her long days working as an elf and why we need to really show more love to the unsung hero of the holidays. Is she really champion of the elves?