Golden Rule: Netflix & Sony caught off-guard by KPop hit KPop Demon Hunters has become a global smash hit – in spite of the low expectations of the companies behind it, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 08 Sep
Golden Rule: Netflix & Sony caught off-guard by KPop hit KPop Demon Hunters has become a global smash hit – in spite of the low expectations of the companies behind it, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 08 Sep
AMC tops revenue estimates as cinema attendances rise AMC Entertainment surpassed Wall Street estimates for second-quarter revenue today, as top US blockbusters such as "A Minecraft Movie" and "Lilo & Stitch" drove more people to its cinema chains. Business • 11 Aug
AMC tops revenue estimates as cinema attendances rise AMC Entertainment surpassed Wall Street estimates for second-quarter revenue today, as top US blockbusters such as "A Minecraft Movie" and "Lilo & Stitch" drove more people to its cinema chains. Business • 11 Aug
Screen Saver: How cinemas are trying to bring us back Cinemas are one of the few businesses that is yet to recover from the pandemic - but many are getting creative in their attempts to lure audiences back, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 18 Mar
Screen Saver: How cinemas are trying to bring us back Cinemas are one of the few businesses that is yet to recover from the pandemic - but many are getting creative in their attempts to lure audiences back, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 18 Mar
Young Offenders star named Cork Person of the Year Actor and playwright Shane Casey - best known for his role as Billy Murphy in 'The Young Offenders' film and TV series - has been named Cork Person of the Year 2024. Munster • 28 Feb
Young Offenders star named Cork Person of the Year Actor and playwright Shane Casey - best known for his role as Billy Murphy in 'The Young Offenders' film and TV series - has been named Cork Person of the Year 2024. Munster • 28 Feb
For Your Consideration: The cost of bagging an Oscar While the audience might be focused on the glitz and glamour of the Oscars, behind the scenes there's a murky, million-dollar marketing blitz under way, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 23 Feb
For Your Consideration: The cost of bagging an Oscar While the audience might be focused on the glitz and glamour of the Oscars, behind the scenes there's a murky, million-dollar marketing blitz under way, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 23 Feb
Frosted Flicks: The billions made from Christmas movies Like Christmas music, having a hit festive film can be a guaranteed money-spinner for decades to come, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 19 Dec 24
Frosted Flicks: The billions made from Christmas movies Like Christmas music, having a hit festive film can be a guaranteed money-spinner for decades to come, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 19 Dec 24
Spacey may face civil trial over sexual abuse allegation Kevin Spacey could face a High Court trial over a sexual abuse claim after a default judgment against him was set aside. UK • 08 May 24
Spacey may face civil trial over sexual abuse allegation Kevin Spacey could face a High Court trial over a sexual abuse claim after a default judgment against him was set aside. UK • 08 May 24
Brooklyn Nine-Nine star Andre Braugher has died aged 61 Two-time Emmy-winning actor Andre Braugher, star of the television comedy "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" and the 1990s police drama "Homicide: Life on the Street," has died after a brief illness aged 61. World • 13 Dec 23
Brooklyn Nine-Nine star Andre Braugher has died aged 61 Two-time Emmy-winning actor Andre Braugher, star of the television comedy "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" and the 1990s police drama "Homicide: Life on the Street," has died after a brief illness aged 61. World • 13 Dec 23
Movie, business: The new wave of films about firms The business world has long been a rich source of material for Hollywood, with even seemingly obscure stories telling us something about the human condition, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 23 Aug 23
Movie, business: The new wave of films about firms The business world has long been a rich source of material for Hollywood, with even seemingly obscure stories telling us something about the human condition, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 23 Aug 23
Show Biz: The business of making a movie in Ireland Ireland's Oscar success is built on generations of creative talent here, but getting an idea from script to screen also requires a start-up mindset, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 11 Mar 23
Show Biz: The business of making a movie in Ireland Ireland's Oscar success is built on generations of creative talent here, but getting an idea from script to screen also requires a start-up mindset, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 11 Mar 23
Academy Reward: The financial dividend of Oscar success Irish success at this week's Oscar nominations is more than a good news story, writes Adam Maguire, it's also likely to spark a significant financial dividend for the Irish film industry and its artists too. Business • 29 Jan 23
Academy Reward: The financial dividend of Oscar success Irish success at this week's Oscar nominations is more than a good news story, writes Adam Maguire, it's also likely to spark a significant financial dividend for the Irish film industry and its artists too. Business • 29 Jan 23
Film industry hopes Oscar nods will drive investment Buoyed by the number of Oscar nominations for Irish films and actors ahead of this year's awards, the industry is hoping the international spotlight will drive further investment in the sector. Ireland • 25 Jan 23
Film industry hopes Oscar nods will drive investment Buoyed by the number of Oscar nominations for Irish films and actors ahead of this year's awards, the industry is hoping the international spotlight will drive further investment in the sector. Ireland • 25 Jan 23
Level Up: Film & TV studios betting big on gaming Despite many bad investments and embarrassing flops over the years, TV and film studios are showing renewed interest in developing content based on popular games franchises, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 25 Jan 23
Level Up: Film & TV studios betting big on gaming Despite many bad investments and embarrassing flops over the years, TV and film studios are showing renewed interest in developing content based on popular games franchises, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 25 Jan 23
Tax relief cap for movie production too low - minister Ireland was missing out on big-budget productions of movies and TV shows from streaming giants like Netflix and Amazon Prime because a cap on a tax relief scheme was too low. Business • 15 Jan 23
Tax relief cap for movie production too low - minister Ireland was missing out on big-budget productions of movies and TV shows from streaming giants like Netflix and Amazon Prime because a cap on a tax relief scheme was too low. Business • 15 Jan 23
Cineworld shares drop over bankruptcy reports Cineworld shares closed almost 60% lower this evening following reports it was preparing to file for bankruptcy "within weeks". Business • 19 Aug 22
Cineworld shares drop over bankruptcy reports Cineworld shares closed almost 60% lower this evening following reports it was preparing to file for bankruptcy "within weeks". Business • 19 Aug 22
German director Wolfgang Petersen dies aged 81 German director Wolfgang Petersen, who achieved international fame with films 'Das Boot', 'Outbreak' and 'Air Force One', has died aged 81, a spokeswoman said. News • 17 Aug 22
German director Wolfgang Petersen dies aged 81 German director Wolfgang Petersen, who achieved international fame with films 'Das Boot', 'Outbreak' and 'Air Force One', has died aged 81, a spokeswoman said. News • 17 Aug 22
Vikings production company received €34m in tax credits A movie co-production group behind global hit shows, Valhalla and Vikings last year received €34m in film corporation tax credits from Revenue. Business • 19 May 22
Vikings production company received €34m in tax credits A movie co-production group behind global hit shows, Valhalla and Vikings last year received €34m in film corporation tax credits from Revenue. Business • 19 May 22
Warner Bros' streaming plan to disrupt cinema business Warner Bros studio said it will debut all of its 2021 films in cinemas and on the HBO Max streaming service on the same day, an unprecedented shift that hammered shares of struggling cinema operators. Business • 04 Dec 20
Warner Bros' streaming plan to disrupt cinema business Warner Bros studio said it will debut all of its 2021 films in cinemas and on the HBO Max streaming service on the same day, an unprecedented shift that hammered shares of struggling cinema operators. Business • 04 Dec 20
Norway reimposes quarantine but not for Tom Cruise Norway reimposed quarantine on arrivals from Spain at midnight over a spike in virus cases, but also said such restrictions would not apply to the team behind the latest 'Mission: Impossible' blockbuster. Coronavirus • 25 Jul 20
Norway reimposes quarantine but not for Tom Cruise Norway reimposed quarantine on arrivals from Spain at midnight over a spike in virus cases, but also said such restrictions would not apply to the team behind the latest 'Mission: Impossible' blockbuster. Coronavirus • 25 Jul 20
Limerick museum showcases famous film costumes Costumes from some of the most prestigious film productions shot in Ireland have gone on exhibition at the Hunt museum in Limerick. Munster • 04 Mar 20
Limerick museum showcases famous film costumes Costumes from some of the most prestigious film productions shot in Ireland have gone on exhibition at the Hunt museum in Limerick. Munster • 04 Mar 20
'Wizard of Oz' draft scripts to be auctioned A collection of draft scripts for "The Wizard of Oz" and other material from the archives of the 1939 film which are to be auctioned off in December are expected to fetch up to $1.2m. World • 08 Nov 18
'Wizard of Oz' draft scripts to be auctioned A collection of draft scripts for "The Wizard of Oz" and other material from the archives of the 1939 film which are to be auctioned off in December are expected to fetch up to $1.2m. World • 08 Nov 18
Cineworld's revenue grows as Star Wars, Dunkirk shine Cinema operator Cineworld Group said total 2017 revenue grew 11.6% on strong box office takings for titles such as "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" and "Dunkirk". Business • 17 Jan 18
Cineworld's revenue grows as Star Wars, Dunkirk shine Cinema operator Cineworld Group said total 2017 revenue grew 11.6% on strong box office takings for titles such as "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" and "Dunkirk". Business • 17 Jan 18
Cinema operator Cineworld revenue jumps 14.6% Cinema operator Cineworld Group has today reported a 14.6% rise in revenue for the 45 weeks to November 10. Business • 15 Nov 16
Cinema operator Cineworld revenue jumps 14.6% Cinema operator Cineworld Group has today reported a 14.6% rise in revenue for the 45 weeks to November 10. Business • 15 Nov 16
Disney Studios enjoying highest ever revenues Walt Disney Studios is celebrating its biggest ever year at the global box office after posting $5.9 billion in ticket sales during the first 10 months of 2016. Business • 02 Nov 16
Disney Studios enjoying highest ever revenues Walt Disney Studios is celebrating its biggest ever year at the global box office after posting $5.9 billion in ticket sales during the first 10 months of 2016. Business • 02 Nov 16
Nintendo eyes expansion into film business Nintendo is in talks with several global production companies about expanding its video content business, including making movies, Tatsumi Kimishima, the president of the Japanese videogame maker has said. Business • 16 May 16
Nintendo eyes expansion into film business Nintendo is in talks with several global production companies about expanding its video content business, including making movies, Tatsumi Kimishima, the president of the Japanese videogame maker has said. Business • 16 May 16
