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Eddie Murphy returns to movies in a Christmas classic

Christmas movie was 'no brainer' for Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy said reuniting with director Reginald Hudlin to star in his first classic Christmas film was a "no brainer" after reading the "unique" script.

Movies • 30 Nov 23

Not sure what to watch? Check out what's streaming now

There are plenty of winter warmers to watch before Christmas-themed shows take over the small screen. All the boxes are ticked - thriller, comedy, period drama, sci-fi, mixed with a sprinkling of documentaries.

Streaming • 10 Nov 23

BAFTA-winning I May Destroy You can be watched on RTÉ Player

Check out the latest streaming releases for October

There are plenty of action-packed films, binge-worthy TV series and romcoms landing on streaming services this month - plus lots to hit the spooky spot in the run-up to Halloween. Nicolette Lennox takes a look.

Streaming • 02 Oct 23

Brian Cox as The Controller on 007 Road to a Million

Brian Cox to play villain in Bond-themed reality show

Succession star Brian Cox has signed up to play the villain in a James Bond-themed reality show.

Streaming • 24 Apr 23

Familiar faces return to Neighbours on Amazon Prime

Seven familiar faces are set to move back to Ramsay Street for the revamped Australian soap Neighbours.

Soaps • 28 Feb 23

Driver talks about filming new project in Ireland

Minnie Driver has said returning to Ireland to film her latest project gave her a "sense of coming home".

Television • 04 Aug 21

Aidan Turner 'glad' Leonardo depicts artist's sexuality

Aidan Turner is "glad" that a new historical drama about Leonardo da Vinci will reflect the artist's sexuality.

Television • 16 Apr 21

Brian and Donhnall Gleeson in Frank of Ireland

Watch: Gleeson brothers unite for Frank of Ireland

Domhnall and Brian Gleeson are among the Irish cast who star in a new series produced by Sharon Horgan due on Channel 4 this April.

Television • 27 Mar 21

10 box-sets you should be binge-watching right now

With the country sitting tight for the next few weeks, there's no better time to catch up on some great classic tv shows.

Television • 26 Oct 20

John Cusack - "The absolute perfect actor got it"

John Cusack puts Breaking Bad rumour to rest

John Cusack has put to rest the rumour that he was offered the role of lead character Walter White in the Bryan Cranston-starring series Breaking Bad.

Television • 25 Sep 20

Kealan Ryan: writer and star of the new Irish comedy feature, Lift, directed by Conor Armstrong

At home with... Screenwriter and actor Kealan Ryan

Screenwriter and actor Kealan Ryan has accentuated the positive, "a slower pace of life, and getting perspective on things which seemed so important before this all happened."

At home with... • 05 Jul 20

Anna Friel: ''exhausted'' after filming Marcella

Actress Anna Friel reveals that she is always 'drained' and 'exhausted' after filming the bleakly noir detective series Marcella which begins another run.

Entertainment • 17 Feb 18

Richard Hammond broke his knee in a crash while filming The Grand Tour in Switzerland

Car crash TV. Hammond hopes wife won't see crash scenes

Richard Hammond has said he hopes his wife will not watch the scenes showing his car crash when it airs as part of the new series of The Grand Tour.

The Grand Tour • 28 Nov 17

The Grand Tour is Amazon Prime's biggest investment to date

Netflix rival Amazon Prime launches in Ireland

The competition for eyeballs on streaming services has increased after Netflix rival Amazon Prime today launched its service in Ireland.

Entertainment • 15 Dec 16

James May, Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond

The Grand Tour is the most pirated show on the planet

The Grand Tour has soared into first place as the most pirated show on the planet with millions of people snubbing Amazon Prime subscription to illegally watch the former Top Gear gang's new series.

Entertainment • 11 Dec 16

Clarkson, Hammond and May are back with The Grand Tour Pic: Amazon Prime

The Grand Tour: The first reviews are in. So, any good?

The long wait by motoring fans for the new Amazon Prime show featuring the former Top Gear trio is finally at an end. But the burning question remains - was The Grand Tour worth the wait?

Entertainment • 18 Nov 16

Under new rules up to 20 per cent of content on streaming services will have to from Europe

Netflix and Amazon Prime to face local quotas

Popular streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime could soon be forced to screen up to 20 per cent of their content from local sources if new EU Commission proposals are enforced.

Entertainment • 26 May 16

Clarkson and Co were "very, very, very expensive"

Amazon boss Jeff Bezos has said that it was "very, very, very expensive" to strike a deal with Jeremy Clarkson and his Top Gear co-stars for his digital television service.

Entertainment • 16 Aug 15

Clarkson and co will have a massive budget at Amazon Prime

Top Gear trio's new Amazon show has €220m budget

Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May have been given a massive €220 million budget for their new motoring show, making it one of the most expensive programmes in UK TV history.

Entertainment • 07 Aug 15

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