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Rami Malek - Reportedly ready to battle Bond

Rami Malek 'closing deal to play Bond villain'

It is reported that Bohemian Rhapsody's Oscar-winning star Rami Malek is closing a deal to play the villain in the next James Bond film.

Movies • 01 Mar 19

Actors Idris Elba, who played Nelson Mandela and Naomie Harris - who played his wife, Winnie Mandela

Long Walk director on film's relative failure

Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom failed because Steve McQueen's Oscar-winning film, 12 Years a Slave, "sucked up all the guilt about black people that was available," according to its director.

Entertainment • 07 Jun 14

Lupita will be working with Brad Pitt again for a new movie.

Lupita Nyong'o reteams with Brad Pitt for new film

Actress Lupita Nyong'o is set to work with her 12 Years A Slave co-star and producer Brad Pitt again in new movie Americanah.

Entertainment • 06 Jun 14

Fassbender honoured with Best Supporting Actor award at the 2014 Empire Awards

Fassbender wins at Empire Awards 2014

Michael Fassbender was honoured at last night's (March 30) Empire Awards for his performance in 12 Years a Slave.

Entertainment • 31 Mar 14

Michael Fassbender and Chiwetel Ejiofor as Solomon Northup in 12 Years a Slave

New York Times corrects mistake - 161 years later

The triumph of 12 Years a Slave at this year's Oscars has prompted America's most venerable newspaper to correct a spelling mistake it made a full 161 years ago.

Entertainment • 04 Mar 14

Fassbender and McQueen celebrate 12 Years a Slave's Best Picture win

Fassbender says McQueen changed his life

Oscar nominee Michael Fassbender has said 12 Years a Slave director Steve McQueen changed his life, and that he wants to keep working with the filmmaker.

Entertainment • 03 Mar 14

Cuarón - Gravity director won Best Director, with film also winning six other Oscars

Seven of the Best for Gravity at Oscars

Gravity was the big winner at the Oscars in Hollywood on Sunday night, winning seven Oscars, including Best Director, while 12 Years a Slave was named Best Picture.

Entertainment • 04 Mar 14

Mirren is rooting for 12 Years a Slave at Oscars

Helen Mirren has revealed that she hopes 12 Years a Slave will be recognised at today’s Oscars while acknowledging it has some tough competition.

Entertainment • 02 Mar 14

12 Years a Slave wins at Independent Spirit Awards

12 Years a Slave was the big winner at the Film Independent Spirit Awards taking home five gongs for Best Director and Best Feature.

Entertainment • 02 Mar 14

Ejiofor learned the violin for 12 Years a Slave

Chiwetel Ejiofor learned to play the violin for his role in 12 Years a Slave as it's such a tricky instrument to pretend to play.

Entertainment • 26 Jan 14

Film Review: 12 Years a Slave

Ahead of Sunday's Golden Globes, 12 Years a Slave is now in Irish cinemas. Harry Guerin experiences it and talks to the director and star.

Entertainment • 10 Jan 14

12 Years a Slave - Opens in cinemas this Friday, January 10

Watch 12 Years a Slave clip

The Golden Globe-nominated 12 Years a Slave opens in Irish cinemas this Friday, January 10, and we're giving you the chance to watch a clip from the movie.

Entertainment • 06 Jan 14

Ejiofor and Fassbender - Among the nominees

12 Years a Slave leads SAG Awards nominations

Steve McQueen's 12 Years a Slave leads the shortlist for the Screen Actors Guild Awards, with stars Chiwetel Ejiofor and Michael Fassbender among the nominees.

Entertainment • 11 Dec 13