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Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey star as covert operative Zora Bennett and paleontologist Dr Henry Loomis in Jurassic World Rebirth

Jurassic World Rebirth is out to Rex the gaff

Strong summer fare with loads for creature feature lovers - including a 'Baby Yoda dinosaur'.

Scarlett Johansson finally sees Jurassic wish come true

Scarlett Johansson has told RTÉ Entertainment that she is living her "childhood dream" by starring in Jurassic World Rebirth, as Steven Spielberg's original Jurassic Park was one of the first films she saw in the cinema.

Movies • 02 Jul

A tyrannosaurus rex terrorizes people trapped in a car in a scene from the 1993 American film Jurassic Park directed by Steven Spielberg.

Dino-mite! Why Jurassic films keep roaring back

More than 30 years after Jurassic Park first stunned audiences, the franchise is still going strong. With Jurassic World: Rebirth about to land in cinemas, we take a look at why these prehistoric thrillers are still a big hit at the box office

Movies • 30 Jun

New Jaws documentary to mark film's 50th anniversary

The first authorised Jaws documentary is to examine the film's impact on the perception of sharks to celebrate the film's 50th anniversary.

Movies • 30 May

Francis Ford Coppola received lifetime achievement award from the American Film Institute

Francis Ford Coppola bags lifetime achievement award

Multiple Oscar-winner Francis Ford Coppola picked up a lifetime achievement award at a star-studded ceremony which praised his "fearless" attitude to filmmaking.

Movies • 28 Apr

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

Dragon Hearts looks at cancer survivors who race boats, 999: The Critical List is the latest hospital documentary series, there's Steven Spielberg's The Fabelmans and Rovers v Bohs in Tallaght . . .

Television • 21 Apr

Steven Spielberg and Christopher Nolan's new films teased at CinemaCon

Spielberg and Nolan's next films teased at CinemaCon

Hollywood studio Universal Pictures has teased new movies from Steven Spielberg and Christopher Nolan while showcasing footage from its upcoming sequels Jurassic World Rebirth and Wicked: For Good at CInemaCon.

Movies • 03 Apr

E.T. is up for auction and expected to fetch over €800,000

E.T. model expected to fetch up to €835,000 at auction

The original body model of the friendly alien character E.T. from the hit sci-fi film of the same name is being auctioned later this month and is expected to fetch up to €835,000.

Movies • 20 Mar

Paul Mescal and Saoirse Ronan attend the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures 4th Annual Gala in Partnership with Rolex at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

Saoirse Ronan presents award to Paul Mescal in LA

Saoirse Ronan has presented her fellow Irish actor Paul Mescal with an award at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures gala event in LA.

Movies • 20 Oct 24

Eve Hewson was part of the cast of Steven Spielberg's 2015 historical thriller Bridge of Spies

Eve Hewson 'in talks for Steven Spielberg's next film'

It is reported that Eve Hewson is in "early talks" to star in Steven Spielberg's next film.

Movies • 14 Sep 24

Snoop Dogg taking part in the final leg of the Olympic relay during the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games along the River Seine on Friday

Crowds cheer as Snoop Dogg carries Olympic torch

Snoop Dogg sent the Saint-Denis crowds wild as he added a drizzle of celebrity "shizzle" to the final day of the Olympic torch relay in France.

Olympic Games • 26 Jul 24

Steven Spielberg at the University of Southern California ceremony on Monday - "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it"

Steven Spielberg warns over rise in antisemitism

Steven Spielberg said "the echoes of history are unmistakable in our current climate" as he gave an impassioned speech urging the importance of stopping the rise of antisemitism and extremist views.

US • 26 Mar 24

Barry Keoghan attends the UK premiere of Masters of the Air at the Picturehouse Central, London on Monday night. Photo credits: Ian West/PA Wire

Keoghan goes sleeveless at Masters Of The Air premiere

Barry Keoghan turned heads in a sleeveless turquoise knit as he attended the UK premiere of his new drama series Masters Of The Air.

Movies • 23 Jan 24

Barry Keoghan brings Irish humour to Masters Of The Air

Barry Keoghan reckons he was able to bring an Irish sense of humour to his character Lieutenant Curtis Biddick in new TV drama Masters Of The Air.

Television • 17 Jan 24

Life on Our Planet looks like perfect Sunday afternoon viewing

Netflix and Spielberg combine for epic nature doc

Life on Our Planet, the new natural history series from Netflix and Steven Spielberg, sets out to tell the entire, dramatic story of life on Earth in a serialised, "binge-watch" format.

Streaming • 24 Oct 23

Barry Keoghan stars as Lieutenant Curtis Biddick in Masters Of The Air

Barry Keoghan ready for battle in Masters Of The Air

Irish actors Barry Keoghan and Anthony Boyle can be seen dressed for battle in the first images released for their upcoming Second World War drama Masters Of The Air.

Streaming • 09 Oct 23

Tom Hanks gave Austin Butler post-Elvis career advice

Austin Butler has revealed that Tom Hanks advised him to go straight into another project after he finished his Elvis Presley role to avoid "emotional whiplash".

Movie • 13 Aug 23

Harrison Ford 'due a bit of a rest' after Indiana Jones

Harrison Ford says he was "due for a bit of a rest" after closing the final chapter of the Indiana Jones franchise.

Movies • 15 Jun 23

Hanks: truth is no longer a public service benchmark

Tom Hanks has told the Harvard University graduates of 2023 that the search for truth is "sacred" and "indifference will narrow the vision of America's people".

Movies • 25 May 23

An Irish Goodbye director hails N Ireland drama groups

The director of a short film which has been nominated for an Oscar has paid tribute to Northern Ireland arts groups for giving him his start.

Movies • 07 Mar 23

Steven Spielberg: antisemitism is 'standing proud'

Hollywood legend Steven Spielberg has said that antisemitism is "standing proud" for the first time since Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini rose to power as fascist totalitarian leaders during the 1920s and 1930s.

Movie • 03 Mar 23

Williams says Spielberg's mother 'redefined' motherhood

Michelle Williams has said Steven Spielberg's mother "redefined what a mother could be according to who she wanted to be" while speaking about starring in the director's semi-autobiographical film The Fabelmans.

Movies • 29 Jan 23

A celebration of family, films and finding your own way

Spielberg gives us his Wonder Years in The Fabelmans

If you're after a dewy-eyed, heart-is-full trip to the cinema, then this is just the ticket.

Movie Review • 27 Jan 23

McDonagh among nominees for Directors Guild Award

Martin McDonagh and Steven Spielberg will continue their award season rivalry, after both were nominated for top awards by the Directors Guild of America (DGA).

Movies • 12 Jan 23

Host Jerrod Carmichael addressed the Golden Globes diversity controversy in his opening monologue on Tuesday night

Golden Globe Awards does not shy away from controversy

The Golden Globes did not shy away from its controversial past, as the awards show returned in person for its milestone 80th year.

Golden Globes • 11 Jan 23