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Hinds in THE RINGS OF POWER


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Oscar-nominated Belfast actor Ciaran Hinds will take the role of The Dark Wizard in the upcoming Prime Video series LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER, premiering Aug 29. Hinds is best known for his roles in the TV series KIN and the film BELFAST, the latter earning him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor in 2022. The first season attracted more than 25 million global viewers on its first day, marking the biggest premiere in the history of Prime Video, and has since been viewed by more than 100 million people worldwide.

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Chris O’Dowd on THE DISH

Irish charm meets culinary conversation in the world of Chris O’Dowd, whose path from County Roscommon to Hollywood stardom reveals a man as complex as the characters he portrays. The Emmy-winning actor, who first captured audiences as Roy Trenneman in Channel 4’s beloved series THE IT CROWD, has since crafted a career that seamlessly blends…

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Ruth Negga honoured at Black Women in Hollywood Awards

As the crimson carpet unfurled Wednesday at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood for the 97th Academy Awards, the entertainment world entered the final whirlwind of pre-Oscar festivities leading up to Sunday’s grand ceremony. Against this backdrop of anticipation, the 18th ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards delivered a powerful celebration of Black women’s excellence in…

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FRAN THE MAN in theatres Apr 11

Football’s favorite underdog is heading to the big screen as FRAN THE MAN prepares for its world premiere at the Dublin International Film Festival this Saturday, March 1st, before hitting Irish cinemas nationwide on April 11th.This feature-length spin-off of the cult mockumentary series FRAN which originally captivated audiences on Setanta Sports and TV3 from 2009…

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FOUR LETTERS OF LOVE update

Golden sunlight cascades over the rugged Irish coastline in a story of destiny and cosmic intervention that unfolds like poetry in motion. Pierce Brosnan leads a stellar ensemble cast in FOUR LETTERS OF LOVE, a heartfelt adaptation of Niall Williams’ globally cherished novel that’s set to captivate audiences when Vertigo releases it theatrically across the…

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DERRY GIRLS star hits Broadway

DERRY GIRLS sensation Saoirse-Monica Jackson is set to captivate New York audiences in her Off-Broadway debut this spring. The beloved actress, known for portraying Erin Quinn in the hit series, will headline the world premiere of IRISHTOWN at the Irish Repertory Theatre’s Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage, running April 2 to May 25, 2025, with an…

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Fiona Shaw on BAD SISTERS

In a candid conversation on THE LATE LATE SHOW, acclaimed actor Fiona Shaw offered rare insights into her collaborative process with some of television’s most innovative creators while reflecting on her connection to her Cork roots. Fresh from the Dublin premiere of PARK AVENUE at the Dublin International Film Festival, Shaw painted a vivid picture…

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THE DRY Season Two on RTE

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THE DRY series, starring Ciaran Hinds and Roisin Gallagher, is returning to RTÉ One and RTÉ Player for its second season. The acclaimed comedy-drama series is produced by Element Pictures, who scooped a number of Oscars earlier this year for POOR THINGS. Season two picks up seven months on from the events of the first season and will see the Sheridan family in their new state of normality.

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KIN on Netflix May 1

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Hard-hitting Irish crime drama KIN, described as “the best Irish drama series in years”, will begin streaming on Netflix from May 1. The show, which won four Irish Film and Television Awards in 2022, initially aired on Irish channel RTÉ in 2021, for series one, and in 2023, for series two. KIN stars a plethora of Irish acting talent including Ciaran Hinds (BELFAST), Clare Dunne, Emmett J. Scanlan (FOOL ME ONCE) and Charlie Cox.

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Watch KIN on BBC iPLAYER

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RTÉ’s hit crime drama KIN has begun airing on the BBC following the show’s huge success in Ireland. Written and created by Peter McKenna and co-created by Ciarán Donnelly, Kin follows a war between a small crime family and a huge international cartel, which is sparked by the murder of a young boy, and stars Ciarán Hinds, Aiden Gillen, and Charlie Cox. The series has clocked up more than four million lifetime streams in Ireland, with the second season averaging a 40 per cent audience share in its Sunday-night slot, and its finale becoming the most-viewed programme of the year, outside of sport.

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IN THE LAND OF SAINTS & SINNERS trailer

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Watch IN THE LAND OF SAINTS AND SINNERS trailer! The film, starring Liam Neeson, receives its premiere at the Venice Film Festival today, September 6. Neeson is joined by a powerhouse list of Irish stars including Kerry Condon (THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN), Jack Gleeson (GAME OF THRONES), Sarah Greene (ROSIE), Ciarán Hinds (BELFAST) and Colm Meaney (THE SNAPPER). Netflix has acquired the Irish and UK rights, however, a release date has yet to be announced.

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Ciaran Hinds on The Troubles

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Oscar-nominated BELFAST actor Ciaran Hinds has said he was lucky to avoid the violence of the Troubles and admitted he could have got involved in a “bad way”. Speaking on BBC Radio Ulster’s podcast Red Lines, the actor, who has starred in films such as THERE WILL BE BLOOD, MUNICH and the final HARRY POTTER entry and comes from a middle class Catholic background, said he was living in Belfast at the time when violence broke out. Born to a GP father and a mother who was a teacher, Hinds, who was involved in Irish dancing until he was 19, said when the Troubles broke out, he was aware of people joining the IRA.

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IN THE LAND OF SAINTS AND SINNERS

Liam Neeson

Netflix has acquired the rights to distribute Liam Neeson’s upcoming film, IN THE LAND OF SAINTS AND SINNERS, in the UK and Ireland. The action-thriller is centered around a newly retired assassin who finds himself drawn into a lethal game of cat and mouse with a trio of vengeful terrorists and will have it’s world premiere at the prestigious Venice Film Festival which begins next month. Joining Neeson is Ciarán Hinds (GAME OF THRONES, BELFAST) and Kerry Condon (BANSHEES OF INISHERIN). 

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