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Robert De Niro was presented with the Palme d'Or for Lifetime Achievement at the Cannes Film Festival

Robert De Niro warns on threats to democracy at Cannes

Robert De Niro used his appearance at the Cannes Film Festival to voice concerns about political and cultural developments in the United States, as he accepted an honorary Palme d'Or for Lifetime Achievement.

Movies • 14 May

Mark O'Connor's Amongst the Wolves (L-R Daniel Fee and Luke McQuillan) is in cinemas now

Amongst the Wolves director picks his crime classics

"There's been a lot of films that have had an influence on me," says director Mark O'Connor by way of understatement as he sees his latest, Amongst the Wolves, arrive in cinemas.

Movies • 06 May

De Niro expresses support for transgender daughter

Robert De Niro has expressed "love and support" for his daughter Airyn after she came out as transgender.

Movies • 01 May

Taxi Driver writer Paul Schrader being sued be former assistant for sexual harassment and assault

Taxi Driver writer accused of sexual assault

The writer behind Robert De Niro classics Raging Bull and Taxi Driver is being sued by his former assistant for sexual harassment and assault.

Movies • 08 Apr

What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Thursday

Robert De Niro stars as a former US president in Zero Day, there's the story of renowned artist Brian Maguire, a live episode of EastEnders, a new season of Reacher, and Shamrock Rovers continue their European adventure . . .

Television • 20 Feb

What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Friday

The Late Late Eurosong Special takes centrestage, Robert De Niro and Elton John are among Graham Norton's guests, Denise Van Outen lifts the lid on alcohol-free drinks, while Jodie Comer stars in The Bikeriders . . .

Television • 07 Feb

L to R: Jesse Plemons, Eric Newman, Edith Bowman and Robert De Niro attend the special London screening of Zero Day in London. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Netflix)

Robert De Niro to star in new Netflix series Zero Day

Robert De Niro has said filming for a new Netflix series about cyber warfare was "like doing three features back to back".

Movies • 06 Feb

The Alto Knights will be released in cinemas on Friday 21 March

Robert De Niro is playing dual role in The Alto Knights

Robert De Niro stars in a dual role in The Alto Knights, the new biographical crime drama directed by Osar winner Barry Levinson (Rain Man, Bugsy) and written by Oscar nominee Nicholas Pileggi (Goodfellas, Casino).

Movies • 15 Jan

Robert De Niro said he would never play Donald Trump in a movie

De Niro says 'there's nothing human' about Trump

Academy Award-winner Robert De Niro has called Donald Trump "a monster" and said "there is nothing human" about the Republican presidential candidate who is currently on trial over a hush-money payment to an adult film star.

US • 30 May 24

Rory Hennebry, and AK, the subjects of Canine

Irish filmmaker's movie selected for Tribeca Festival

Irish filmmaker Paul Webster's short movie Canine has been selected for the prestigious Tribeca Film Festival in New York.

Movie • 29 May 24

Robert De Niro outside the Manhattan Criminal Court on Tuesday - The legendary actor, longtime political activist and critic of Donald Trump has taken a growing role in the campaign to reelect President Joe Biden

De Niro in scathing attack against Trump outside court

Actor Robert De Niro has spoken outside the New York court where Donald Trump is standing trial, branding him a dangerous "clown" who will become a dictator for life if reelected.

US • 29 May 24

Robert De Niro says he would never play Trump

Robert De Niro has said he would never play former US president Donald Trump as he "cannot see any good" in him.

Movies • 09 Mar 24

Robert De Niro: 'I'm an 80-year-old dad and it's great'

Hollywood star Robert De Niro has said he "wants to be around as long as I can" after becoming a father for the seventh time.

Entertainment Headlines • 30 Jan 24

Director Christopher Nolan and leading man Cillian Murphy shooting Oppenheimer

Oppenheimer leads Bafta nominations with with 13 nods

Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan's epic biopic about atomic bomb creator J Robert Oppenheimer, has swept the Bafta film awards nominations with 13 nods.

Movies • 18 Jan 24

Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio in Killers Of The Flower Moon

Scorsese's Killers Of The Flower Moon gets stream date

Apple Original Films has announced that Martin Scorsese's Killers Of The Flower Moon will be available to stream globally on Apple TV+ from Friday 12 January.

Movie • 05 Jan 24

Robert De Niro claims his Gotham Awards speech was censored

Robert De Niro claims awards speech censored

Robert De Niro appeared confused during his live speech at the Gotham Awards, claiming the autocue had been edited to remove comments which included criticism of former US president Donald Trump.

Movie • 28 Nov 23

Robert De Niro is being sued for $12 million and has filed a countersuit

Fiery testimony from Robert De Niro in NY lawsuit

Actor Robert De Niro shouted "shame on you" as he gave evidence in a New York courtroom, directing the comments towards his former executive assistant and vice president who is seeking millions of dollars after accusing her former boss of being abusive.

US • 01 Nov 23

Killers of the Flower Moon: a dark true story of greed

Scorsese, De Niro and DiCaprio unite for a dark true story of American greed

Movie Review • 21 Oct 23

(L-R) Killers of the Flower Moon star Lily Gladstone and director Martin Scorsese on the set of the much-anticipated film

The real-life story behind Killers of the Flower Moon

Martin Scorsese's new film Killers of the Flower Moon recounts how the Osage Nation of Native Americans gained significant oil wealth in the early 20th century and the murderous plot by outsiders to seize it.

Movies • 13 Oct 23

Killers of the Flower Moon opens in Irish cinemas on Friday 20 October

Leonardo DiCaprio woos in Killers of the Flower Moon

A new clip from Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon has been released ahead of the crime-thriller's arrival in Irish cinemas next week.

Movies • 09 Oct 23

Killers of the Flower Moon opens in cinemas on Friday 20 October

New Killers of the Flower Moon trailer released

A new trailer for Martin Scorsese's upcoming epic Killers of the Flower Moon has been released ahead of its arrival in cinemas in October.

Movies • 14 Sep 23

Robert De Niro event postponed due to Hollywood strikes

New York's Tribeca Festival has announced the postponement of a fan event celebrating its founder Robert De Niro as a result of the ongoing Hollywood actors and writers strikes.

Movie • 17 Aug 23

Cause of death of Robert De Niro's grandson revealed

Further details of the cause of death of Robert De Niro's grandson A Star Is Born actor Leandro De Niro Rodriguez have been released by his mother.

Movies • 06 Jul 23

De Niro 'deeply distressed' following grandson's death

Robert De Niro says he is "deeply distressed" following the death of his grandson at the age of 19.

Entertainment • 03 Jul 23

(left to right) Jesse Plemons, Lily Gladstone, Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, William Belleau and Tantoo Cardinal depart the premiere for Killers of the Flower Moon during the 76th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes. Picture:Doug Peters/PA Wire

Killers Of The Flower Moon receives standing ovation

Martin Scorsese's Killers Of The Flower Moon starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro has received a standing ovation following its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.

Movies • 21 May 23