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In turbulent times for the industry, this summers slew of blockbusters will make waves that could benefit smaller films including Irish-made movies, writes Esther McCarthy

Thursday world premiere of 'The Martini Shot' takes place just hours after the crucial vote, which could see lead Matthew Modine unable to attend

Twenty years ago, an adaptation of Alan Moore’s ‘The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen’ proved such a disaster that the original 007 never acted again. Tom Fordy speaks to stars Jason Flemyng and Stuart Townsend about the problem-plagued, money-losing mega-franchise that wasn’t

Charles Reid Jr. passed away in Peabody, This is the full obituary story where you can express condolences and share memories.

When Stuart Townsend came to Ireland to shoot his latest feature The Martini Shot, he hadn’t been home in years. These days, the Howth native calls ‘deep within the jungle’ in Costa Rica his home. Yet for the film shoot, which took place partly in Clare and Limerick, Townsend had his two young sons Desmond and Ezra in tow, who were pre-schoolers at the time.

“I basically sent an email a day for about a month just threatening any other actors that might be up for the role."

Charles Reid Jr. passed away in Peabody, This is the full obituary story where you can express condolences and share memories.

Charles Reid Jr. passed away in Peabody, This is the full obituary story where you can express condolences and share memories.

Some actors are born for their role . . . and some aren’t.

The latest news stories from the Irish Film & Television Network, on production, training opportunities, casting and much more.