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The Wild Robot review: This superb family film could become a classic

Lupita Nyong’o and Pedro Pascal star in what is the best feature cartoon from a major studio in years

Thu Oct 17 2024 - 05:00

Will AI take over art? ‘No amount of sentimentality is going to stop it from happening’

This lifting of the barrier for AI in the art and entertainment industries might sound exciting for some, but for others the developments are setting off alarm bells

Sun Jun 16 2024 - 05:15

Donald Clarke: Is Spielberg returning to TV? Yes and no

The auteur’s Netflix deal is more a case of making peace with an evolving hybrid form

Sat Jun 26 2021 - 05:00

Lincoln Project fights to survive after harassment allegations and splits

Republican group praised for attacks on Donald Trump now facing calls to disband

Fri Feb 19 2021 - 12:29

The Irish man helping to direct ‘Fortnite Battle Royale’

Wild Geese: US-based animator Gavin Moran is part of the future of real-time digital software

Thu Feb 28 2019 - 16:00

Netflix’s next big push is on kids’ content

The streamer’s Melissa Cobb and Irish director Nora Twomey on reaching younger viewers

Mon Dec 03 2018 - 05:15

Sky Cinema eyes piece of the action with movies of its own

Risky move comes as streaming TV services chase the holy grail of original content

Sat Sept 15 2018 - 05:45

Scarlett Johansson criticised for accepting transgender role

Backlash led by trans actors who argue such decisions take opportunities away from LGBTQ+ community

Fri Jul 06 2018 - 10:30

Colin Trevorrow: ‘Be proud of everything you paint, even if Mom doesn’t put it on the fridge’

Director Colin Trevorrow made the jump from micro-budget films to blockbusters. But for his latest, he’s gone back to his indie roots, and the critics aren’t pleased

Fri Jun 23 2017 - 06:15

Veteran actor best known for ‘Last of the Summer Wine’

Obituary: Peter Sallis. Born February 1st 1921; died June 2nd, 2017

Sat Jun 10 2017 - 01:17

Planet Business: Sherry sales, Sugar investments and ‘dark kitchens’

Your cheat sheet to the richest US celebrities, latest ‘Apprentice’ winner and Mariah’s ex

Fri Dec 23 2016 - 08:00

San Diego Comic-Con’s heroes? Margot Robbie, Gal Gadot, Rihanna

In recent years the San Diego Comic-Con has exploded into the mainstream with A-list stars, first-run footage, and the world’s most dedicated fans. Liam Burke on the highlights from this year’s pop culture behemoth

Mon Jul 25 2016 - 15:16

Walt Disney opens $5.5 billion theme park in mainland China

Resort is the largest foreign investment ever for the California-based company

Thu Jun 16 2016 - 07:48

Yen soars as BOJ holds steady, stocks rise modestly

In Dublin, Origin sees shares drop 12.5 per cent after reporting poor trading performance

Fri Apr 29 2016 - 01:00

From Lurgan to LA: The power of Inner City Enterprise

Matt Toman’s story shows how the charity helps unemployed and kick-starts start-ups

Fri Nov 06 2015 - 20:51

Cartoon Saloon: tellers of ’toon tales

Kilkenny’s elite animation house, makers of ‘The Secret of Kells’ and ‘Song of the Sea’, is competing with the best of Hollywood – for a fraction of the money

Sat Sept 12 2015 - 06:00

Netflix drops thousands of US titles

Streaming company cancels contract with cable network Epix in favour of own content

Tue Sept 01 2015 - 12:26

Animation industry draws on incentives

Dublin-based Brown Bag Films plans to hire an additional 50 staff as it focuses on new markets

Sat Aug 22 2015 - 01:00

All ages aboard: the royal cruise treatment

As he prepared to board the world’s second-biggest cruise ship, Conor Pope worried cruising would be too old and too sedate. He was happy to be proved wrong

Sat Jul 18 2015 - 16:15