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Matt Damon got a spray tan for his new movie ‘Behind the Candelabra’ (IrishCentral)

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 05:19:27 PDT

Matt DamonMatt Damon had to pull his swimming trunks up his butt to get an effective tan for his latest filmThe 42-year-old actor went through the pain barrier while spray tanning for new biopic 'Behind The Candelabra' - in which he portrays Scott Thorson, gay lover of late US pianist Liberace (Michael Douglas)He is quoted by The Sun newspaper as saying: "With the spray tanning, the Speedos were actually much smaller than the bikini underwear they gave me when I got the tan"So I had to pull the underwear up the crack of my butt to give myself a Brazilian tan"It's like getting covered in maple syrup - it's really gross READ MORE

Corkman Mark McMahon behind the Brian Boru bio epic movie set to be filmed in Ireland (IrishCentral)

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 05:32:30 PDT

By: MICHELLE K. SMITH

Corkman Mark McMahon hopes the upcoming movie “Boru” about Irish hero Brian Boru to be filmed in Ireland will be as big as ‘Lord of the Rings.’ McMahon hopes the film will secure a funding budget within the next couple of weeks.

Johnny Depp's $20 million salary dispute over Whitey Bulger movie could lead to a lawsuit (IrishCentral)

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 05:30:35 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

The actor allegedly pulled out of starring in a movie about mobster Whitey Bulger last week after he was asked to cut his eight-figure pay day in half by financiers Cross Creek and Exclusive Media, and sources indicate the contentious situation could lead to an expensive court battle.

Irish movie censors to ban steamy lesbian Palme d’Or winner – 150 movies remain on no show list - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 04:16:04 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

The French groundbreaking lesbian movie “Blue is the Warmest Color,” winner of the coveted Palme d’Or Award at Cannes this year, could be banned in Ireland due to its risque 12-minute sex scene.

One Direction’s Niall Horan teases fans with movie info, proud to be Irish at Wembley (IrishCentral)

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 04:19:09 PDT

One Direction's Niall HoranOne Direction’s resident Irish lad Niall Horan, who hails from Mullingar, has been teasing Directioners about what’s in store in their upcoming movie ‘One Direction: This Is Us’"It's more documentary than concert," Horan told RTE2 "It's just a bit of insight into what goes on”"You can imagine fans standing outside arenas, wondering what goes on in the dressing room READ MORE

Vince Vaughn movie “Art of Conflict: the Murals of Northern Ireland” to be released on Netflix (IrishCentral)

Fri, 31 May 2013 04:52:17 PDT

By: JANE WALSH

The “Art of Conflict: the Murals of Northern Ireland”, a documentary produced and narrated by Vince Vaughn will launch on Netflix on June 1.

Charlie Sheen to use his birth name, Carlos Estevez, in the credits for his new movie 'Machete Kills’ (IrishCentral)

Wed, 29 May 2013 05:19:14 PDT

Charlie SheenThe 47-year-old actor has reportedly decided to ditch his stage name, which he began using when he was only four years old to avoid being confused with his uncle Carlos, to show his respect for director Robert Rodriguez, who was born in Texas but is very proud about his own Latin heritageA screen-grab from the credits of the upcoming action film, obtained by gossip website TMZcom, shows that he will use his birth name in the opening and closing creditsIt will mark the first time in his professional career that he won't be billed as Charlie Sheen READ MORE

Tom Cruise has vowed to help David Beckham become a movie star, according to tabloid reports (IrishCentral)

Wed, 29 May 2013 05:19:09 PDT

Tom CruiseThe soccer player is looking for a fresh challenge now he has decided to retire from the sport and thinks he has what it takes to be a star in Hollywood and wants the 'Oblivion' actor to help him establish himself on the screenA source told National Enquirer magazine: "David has always wanted to be an action film star, and Tom promised him a long time ago he can make those dreams come true"David still loved soccer but feels that now is a great time to transition into film while he's still young enough to land top-notch roles"David and his spouse Victoria became good friends with Tom and his now ex-wife Katie Holmes several years ago and their bond was strengthened when they were living in America when David was playing for Los Angeles Galaxy READ MORE

Tom Cruise has promised to help David Beckham become a movie star, according to reports (IrishCentral)

Sun, 26 May 2013 05:33:58 PDT

Tom Cruise and David BeckhamThe soccer player is looking for a fresh challenge now he has decided to retire from the sport and thinks he has what it takes to be a star in Hollywood and wants the 'Oblivion' actor to help him establish himself on the screenA source told National Enquirer magazine: "David has always wanted to be an action film star, and Tom promised him a long time ago he can make those dreams come true"David still loved soccer but feels that now is a great time to transition into film while he's still young enough to land top-notch roles"David and his spouse Victoria became good friends with Tom and his now ex-wife Katie Holmes several years ago and their bond was strengthened when they were living in America when David was playing for Los Angeles Galaxy READ MORE

Jonathan Rhys Meyers tipped for JJ Abrams new “Star Wars” movie (IrishCentral)

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:01:25 PDT

By: AMANDA DRISCOLL

Jonathan Rhys Meyers has been tipped for a role in the new Star Wars sequel directed by JJ Abrams.

'The Quiet Man' fan buys Cong pub made famous by iconic movie for $386,000 (IrishCentral)

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:15:51 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

It's a Hollywood star in its own right, and as luck would have it 'The Quiet Man' has just been sold to a fan of the film.

Vanessa Hudgens struggled to "find herself" after completing work on her latest movie (IrishCentral)

Mon, 06 May 2013 06:03:35 PDT

Irish American star Vanessa Hudgens The 24-year-old actress cut her hair short to play a homeless, abused girl searching for her father in 'Gimme Shelter' and admits it took time after shooting had finished before she felt like herself again, rather than her characterShe said: "I had a struggle, for sure, finding myself again But with diet and with working out and increasing that serotonin, I got back to who I am"It was my first departure that I did READ MORE

One Direction's movie to examine fans reactions to hearing their music (IrishCentral)

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:33:40 PDT

Poster for "This is Us"Director Morgan Spurlock - who is helming the documentary 'This Is Us' about the British boy band - was keen to explore "why" certain people were so obsessed with the 'Little Things' hitmakers, and even interviewed medical experts for their opinionsHe told the New York Post newspaper: "We ask the question 'Why them?' We talked to this one doctor who tells us what happens inside a girl's body when she hears One Direction - like what happens in her brain and what goes on inside of her"As well as exploring fans emotions, the 3D movie will also feature scenes of group hunk Harry Styles shirtless and Spurlock even filmed the five guys using the bathroom at the BRIT Awards earlier this yearHowever, it is unlikely that Taylor Swift will appear in the film after Harry - who is joined in the band by Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson - reportedly ordered all footage featuring his ex-girlfriend to be removed READ MORE

James Bond, aka Pierce Brosnan, turns totally against violent movies and guns (IrishCentral)

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:17:54 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Saying, “The gun law in America is absolutely crazy and out of control,” James Bond, AKA Irishman Pierce Brosnan, has turned against violence and thinks society is being deeply damaged by violence in films and video games.

NRA’s Wayne LaPierre has been watching too many Rambo movies - Arming all the citizenry is like giving drink to an alcoholic (IrishCentral)

Sat, 22 Dec 2012 04:30:16 PST

Wayne LaPierreNRA’s Wayne LaPierre has been watching too many Rambo movies - Arming all the citizenry is like giving drink to an alcoholicWayne LaPierre, spokesman for the National Rifle Association, looked like a demented chicken squawking on the stage of the National Rifle Association press briefing yesterdayHe was clearly a man under pressure and he did not handle it very wellWith the daily diet of heartbreaking stories from Newtown still flooding in LaPierre did the incredible He called for more guns in America to counter more violence READ MORE

Ten famous movies banned in Ireland - from devil worshippers to too much sex (IrishCentral)

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 03:21:03 PDT

By: CATHY HAYES

Ireland had a long history of banning films, but even some in recent time caught the attention of the censor.

From "The Quiet Man" to "The Crying Game" - love of Irish movies at the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival (IrishCentral)

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:30:15 PST

"The Quiet Man"It’s an exciting week in Dublin, as the 10th annual Jameson Dublin International Film Festival (J-DIFF, if you want to sound cool, or just use less syllables) has officially started!I personally love Irish films So much so that I got a Masters studying them, which, arguably, was not the wisest subject to pursue in the middle of a recession, but definitely fascinating – no regrets here There is a great deal of variety and they’ve evolved considerably in the last half a century or so Consider the difference between, say, The Quiet Man and the The Crying Game (the latter having one of the best tag lines ever – ‘The film the everyone is talking about – but no one is giving away its secrets”) READ MORE

The top ten Irish movies of all time to make you laugh and cry - VIDEOS (IrishCentral)

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 04:47:13 PST

By: MEGHAN SWEENEY

10. "Waking Ned Devine"

Charming comedy set in a tiny, rural Irish town. When lottery winner Ned Devine is found dead - lottery ticket in hand and all - the townsfolk ban together to fool the authorities into thinking Ned is alive so they can receive the cash and share it. Starring Ian Bannen and Fionnula Flanagan.

Get your gangster on - the top ten Irish mob movies - VIDEOS (IrishCentral)

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 04:16:06 PST

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

SEE VIDEOS: Clips and trailers from IrishCentral's top ten Irish mob movies

Top ten most surprising movies filmed in Ireland - PHOTOS (IrishCentral)

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 03:31:17 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

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