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Jessie Buckley's new film Wicked Little Letters will open in Ireland next February

Jessie Buckley comedy to have Toronto world premiere

Wicked Little Letters, the new comedy starring Jessie Buckley and Olivia Colman and also featuring Irish newcomer Alisha Weir, is to receive its world premiere …

Movies • 25 Jul

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Sunday

DIY SOS: The Big Build Ireland returns for a new run, Olivia Colman stars in Great Expectations, Paddy McGuinness hosts new reality show Tempting Fortune, …

Television • 28 Mar

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Wednesday

Nancy Harris's dramedy The Dry arrives on RTÉ One, western series Django finally lands on Sky Atlantic, Abbot Elementary returns to Disney+, and Olivia Colman …

Television • 01 Mar

A celebration of big-screen escapism, a study of loneliness, and a call for viewers not to give up on themselves or each other

Movies love letter Empire of Light out to reel you in

Set in a seaside cinema in the early 80s, Empire of Light charts the relationship between duty manager Hilary (Olivia Colman) and new usher Stephen …

Movie Review • 09 Jan

Olivia Colman and her Empire of Light co-star Micheal Ward are among the guests on the New Year's Eve episode of The Graham Norton Show Photo: Press Association

Olivia Colman can laugh about it now...

Olivia Colman has revealed an embarrassing moment when she was sitting "astride" a young co-star during a romantic scene in Empire of Light.

Movies • 27 Dec 22

Olivia Colman confirmed to join Marvel Universe

Olivia Colman is set to join the Marvel Universe, it has been confirmed.

Movies • 12 Sep 22

Olivia Colman and Charlie Reid in Joyride, which is in cinemas now

Joyride director: landing Olivia Colman was a coup

Emer Reynolds has said that working with Oscar-winning actress Olivia Colman on new Irish road movie Joyride was everything she expected and more.

Movies • 03 Aug 22

(L-R) Joyride and Lakelands will be released in cinemas later this year

Irish films to receive world premieres at Galway Fleadh

The Galway Film Fleadh has announced that two new Irish features, the Olivia Colman-starring Joyride and the Gaelic football drama Lakelands, will receive their world …

Movies • 11 Jun 22

(L-R) Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley, pictured at the Oscars in March

Jessie Buckley and Olivia Colman reunite for comedy

The Lost Daughter stars Jessie Buckley and Olivia Colman have been cast opposite each other in a big-screen comedy called Wicked Little Letters, which is …

Movie • 16 May 22

Landscapers stars David Thewlis and Olivia Colman

Sky's Landscapers among the big winners at Craft Awards

Sky's Landscapers and Channel 4's We Are Lady Parts were the big winners at the British Academy Television Craft Awards.

Television • 25 Apr 22

Heartstopper creator 'shocked' Colman wanted cameo

Author and screenwriter Alice Oseman said she "couldn't believe" Olivia Colman agreed to appear in her Netflix series Heartstopper.

Television • 22 Apr 22

Owen McDonnell will play the kindly Joe in the classic coming-of-age story

Irish star joins Olivia Colman in Great Expectations

Killing Eve and Single-Handed star Owen McDonnell has been cast opposite Dunkirk's Fionn Whitehead and Oscar winner Olivia Colman in the BBC's new version of …

Television • 21 Feb 22

Jessie Buckley's dad on her 'wonderful' Oscar nod

Jessie Buckley's father Tim has said it's "wonderful" that his daughter has been nominated for an Oscar.

oscars • 09 Feb 22

Jessie Buckley 'in complete shock' at Oscar nomination

Jessie Buckley has admitted that she is "in complete shock" at her Oscar nomination for her role as Leda in The Lost Daughter.

oscars • 09 Feb 22

Olivia Colman and Maggie Gyllenhaal talk motherhood

The Lost Daughter offers a stark portrayal of parenthood as Olivia Colman, Dakota Johnson and director Maggie Gyllenhaal explain.

Movies • 21 Dec 21

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Tuesday

There's the second part of Neven's Christmas at Kylemore Abbey, finals week begins on MasterChef: The Professionals, The Restaurant Christmas Special, and more Landscapers . …

Television • 14 Dec 21

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Tuesday

Olivia Colman stars in new black comedy Landscapers, there's Neven's Kylemore Christmas 2021, and the self-explanatory documentary The Cult of Conspiracy: QAnon . . .

Television • 07 Dec 21

The Crown to include Diana's Bashir interview

The fifth series of Netflix drama The Crown will dramatise the headline-making 1995 Panorama interview with Diana, Princess of Wales, according to reports.

Television • 27 Oct 21

Irish stars join Olivia Colman in Lost Daughter trailer

The trailer for The Lost Daughter has been released, with Irish stars Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal joining Oscar winner Olivia Colman in the film …

Movies • 19 Oct 21

Neil Hannon to pen songs for new Willy Wonka movie

Neil Hannon of the Divine Comedy will write original songs for the new origins film, Wonka prequel to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Movies • 30 Sep 21

Imelda Staunton began filming as The Crown's Queen Elizabeth II earlier this month Photo: Netflix/Left Bank

The Crown gives fans first look at season five

Netflix has released the first image of Harry Potter star Imelda Staunton as Britain's Queen Elizabeth II in season five of The Crown.

Television • 30 Jul 21

Paul Mescal - Part of all-star cast of The Lost Daughter

Paul Mescal's film debut to have Venice world premiere

Paul Mescal's big-screen debut, The Lost Daughter, is to receive its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival in September.

Movies • 26 Jul 21

Olivia Colman will present the Best Actor in a Lead Role Film award while Mark Hamill will announce the winner of IFTA Rising Star award

Olivia Colman and Mark Hamill to present IFTA awards

Oscar-winner Olivia Colman, Stars Wars actor Mark Hamill and Golden Globe-winner Colin Farrell will present awards at this year's Irish Film and Television Awards.

IFTAs 2021 • 01 Jul 21

Kildare teen raring to go as Olivia Colman's co-star

The Kildare teenager who has been cast opposite The Crown star Olivia Colman in the new Irish film Joyride has said he is relishing the …

Movies • 24 Jun 21

Irish teenager Charlie Reid lands role in Joyride alongside Olivia Colman

Kildare teen lands major film role with Olivia Colman

Kildare teenager Charlie Reid has been cast alongside Oscar-winner Olivia Colman in a new feature film which is set to begin shooting this month in …

Movies • 22 Jun 21