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John Carney - Tackling pop history with next project

Once director John Carney to direct Bee Gees biopic

Irish director John Carney, whose credits include the Oscar-winning Once, is to direct a biopic of pop icons the Bee Gees.

Movies • 31 Mar 22

John Carney - "I can't think of a better place to make a modern musical story about the greatest American composer to have ever lived"

Sing Street director in global deal for Gershwin film

John Carney, the writer-director of Sing Street and Once, has agreed a worldwide deal with studio Lionsgate for the rights to his upcoming film Fascinating Rhythm, a musical drama inspired by the life and work of American composer George Gershwin.

Movies • 26 May 21

(L-R) Jack Reynor, Lucy Boynton and John Carney, pictured here promoting Sing Street in New York in April 2016

Sing Street trio back together for Modern Love

Sing Street's Jack Reynor and Lucy Boynton have reunited with the film's writer-director John Carney for the second season of his Amazon show Modern Love, with Dublin one of the locations and Brooklyn's John Crowley joining Carney as one of the directors.

Television • 22 Feb 21

A great screen partnership - Nicholas Galitzine and Fionn O'Shea as Conor and Ned

Handsome Devil is an Irish Grand Slam

There's more to life than good films, you know - but not much more.

Handsome Devil • 21 Apr 17

Don't look now but there's a 6Ft rabbit to your right

It's Easter! So here are the best movies with Bunnies

It's Easter so for no reason, apart from the obvious, we've decided to take a look at the top movies featuring bunny rabbits that you can really sink your teeth into.

A bit of fluff • 20 Apr 17

Walsh-Peelo - "It's just been like this never-ending ride... I just don't want it to end"

Sing Street star 'not too bothered' about Globes invite

Sing Street's Ferdia Walsh-Peelo is taking the movie's Golden Globes nod in his stride, saying that while it would be "class" to attend the awards, he "wouldn't be too bothered" if he didn't go because the important thing is for the film to be nominated.

Movie • 16 Dec 16

Fingers crossed they'll be on the shortlist when it is announced on January 24

High hopes for homegrown success on Oscars song list

Two songs from the Irish musical romance Sing Street and tracks by Hozier and Co Down singer-songwriter Foy Vance are on the Oscars longlist for Best Original Song.

Music • 14 Dec 16

Carney - "I'm thrilled for the cast and all the young kids that helped make the film"

Sing Street director Globe-ing with joy over nomination

Dublin writer-director John Carney has said he can't believe that his musical romantic comedy Sing Street is among the Golden Globe nominees, describing the nomination as "an unlikely end to the story".

Movie • 13 Dec 16

Ruth Negga, Colin Farrell, Sing Street and Caitriona Balfe all secured Golden Globe nominations

Golden Globes going green again to honour Irish talent

Irish actors Ruth Negga, Colin Farrell and Caitriona Balfe have all been nominated for Golden Globe Awards, while John Carney's Sing Street has pulled off a surprise but welcome nomination for Best Movie in the Comedy or Musical category.

golden globes • 13 Dec 16

Ruth Negga and one of the song's from Sing Street are nominated for a Critics Choice Award

Oscar buzz for Negga and Sing Street after award nods

Ruth Negga's chances of bagging an Oscar nomination have increased after she was shortlisted for a Critics Choice Award for her role in the race drama, Loving. Irish movie Sing Street also picked a nod for Best Song

Entertainment • 19 Jan 17

Ferdia Walsh-Peelo and Mark McKenna in Sing Street

Sing Street tipped for Oscars shake-up

John Carney's Sing Street has been tipped for an Oscar nomination, provided its US film company gives the Irish movie enough promotion around ballot time.

oscars • 20 Jul 16

Keira Knightley and Begin Again director John Carney - He says he was "a bit disenchanted with working with certain movie stars"

Irish director hits sour note with Keira Knightley

Irish director John Carney has found himself at the centre of media attention on both sides of the Atlantic over comments he made about his Begin Again star Keira Knightley in an interview.

Entertainment • 30 May 16

Bono goes eighties gaga over Sing Street

Bono loves Sing Street, John Carney's movie about a fledgling eighties band in Dublin, so much that he has released a statement in which he says that U2 were never as good as the kids in the movie.

Entertainment • 28 Apr 16

Sing Street has been winning over fans in the United States despite a limited theatrical release

Positive start for Sing Street in US after rave notices

The Irish box office hit, Sing Street, has finally made it across the Atlantic and despite a limited release Stateside the movie has been greeted by overwhelmingly positive reviews and recommendations on social media.

Entertainment • 19 Apr 16

Watch an exclusive clip from Sing Street

Exclusive: First clip from Irish movie Sing Street

Ahead of its nationwide release on St Patrick's Day, we're bringing you a first exclusive clip for John Carney's Sing Street, and it's a good one!

Entertainment • 14 Mar 16

Reynor - Plays inspirational older brother Brendan in Sing Street

Jack Reynor says Sing Street role was so close to home

Actor Jack Reynor has told TEN that his character in the acclaimed new Irish movie Sing Street is very special to him because it's a tribute to someone in his own family.

Entertainment • 10 Mar 16

Sing Street and Love & Friendship - Coming to a cinema near you in 2016

Irish films make 'Best of Sundance' list

While there were no Irish movies among the winners at the Sundance Film Festival's awards show in Utah at the weekend, US trade magazine Variety has included Sing Street and Love & Friendship on its list of the best at the festival.

Entertainment • 02 Feb 16

Sing Street - Opens in cinemas on March 18

Dublin nostalgia high as Sing Street teaser debuts

Sing Street, the new film from Once and Begin Again writer-director John Carney, receives its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in the US later this month, and ahead of the screening the first trailer has been released.

Entertainment • 15 Jan 16

Minister Humphreys on the Sing Street set with director John Carney, star Ferdia Walsh-Peelo and Bord Scannán na hÉireann/Irish Film Board Chief Executive James Hickey

Look! Photos from Sing Street set in Dublin

The Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys, visited the set of Sing Street, the new film from Begin Again and Once director John Carney, in Synge Street CBS Schools, Dublin on Thursday October 23.

Entertainment • 24 Oct 14

Sing Street