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  1. Times slams Robert Pattinson's 'New Moon'
    November 20, 09

    WITH TRAILER: Robert Pattinson's character is up for criticism in the New York Times' review of Twilight sequel, "New Moon," but he's not the only one. The Times slams everyone in the film, director Chris Weitz included.

  2. Charlize Theron set to star in Irish film based on award-winning book
    November 20, 09

    Oscar winning actress Charlize Theron will be spending lots of time in Ireland next year, as she’s down to play the lead female role in the film version of the Sebastian Barry novel “The Secret Scripture.”

  3. 'House star' Olivia Wilde talks fame, 'Fix' and her Irish pride
    November 18, 09

    Olivia Wilde’s star is firmly on the ascent. Best known for her recurring role in Fox’s “House,” the Irish American actress trained at the Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin and chose her stage name in honor of Irish playwright Oscar Wilde. She talks about her Irish background, her pride in her heritage and her ultimate dream – the chance to make a film in Ireland.

  4. Megan Fox wants to be "covered in blood and vomit" for the rest of her life
    November 14, 09

    The 'Transformers' star says she can't stand the characters she usually plays and would far rather get down and dirty in horror movies as in her new film 'Jennifer's Body'.

  5. Liam Neeson's 'Clash of the Titans' movie trailer is a zinger
    November 14, 09

    If “Clash of the Titans” is half as good as the trailer then fans can expect a roller coaster ride when the movie, which stars our own Liam Neeson, comes out next year.

  6. Anti-Catholic '2012' is a disaster movie in every sense
    November 13, 09

    Buzz Brady: John Cusack may have sabotaged the rest of his flailing career by appearing in "2012," this dog from director Roland Emmerich. Whatever the box office says, the Irish American actor has descended to the lowest plane of his career in the type of movie that makes the "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes," an Oscar-winning proposition.

  7. Phillip Seymour Hoffman rocks the boat on 'Pirate Radio'
    November 12, 09

    'Pirate Radio,' the immensely likeable new comedy by 'Four Weddings and A Funeral' and 'Notting Hill' writer and director Richard Curtis, features Academy Award-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman in a role that’s a welcome departure from the much heavier dramas he excels at.

  8. Mariah Carey uses uplifting songs to help troubled ‘Precious’ girls
    November 09, 09

    Mariah Carey stars in the new critically acclaimed, harrowing film “Precious" about an obese teenager who has two children through incestuous rape. She believes her music has helped girls in similar situations to the main character.

  9. ‘Obama’s Irish Roots’ documentary to screen at Waterford Film Festival
    November 04, 09

    The Irish premiere of Kilkenny man Gabriel Murray's documentary on the Irish heritage of U.S. president Barack Obama will be screened on Sunday as part of the Waterford Film Festival.

  10. Daniel Day-Lewis leaves the ladies swooning in 'Nine'
    November 04, 09

    Daniel Day-Lewis looks like he’s enjoying his leading male role in the upcoming film “Nine,” and what red-blooded male could blame him?

  11. Liam Neeson is a ‘fantastic’ Hannibal, says 'A Team' co-star Cooper
    October 29, 09

    “Hangover” star Bradley Cooper says that acting alongside Liam Neeson in “The A-Team” has upped his game.

  12. January Jones and Diane Kruger team up with Liam Neeson in ‘Unknown White Male’
    October 26, 09

    January Jones and Diane Kruger have signed on to co-star alongside Liam Neeson in the upcoming thriller “Unknown White Male.”

  13. Donal Gallery shines in breakout role in new Irish black comedy 'Turning Green'
    October 14, 09

    In “Turning Green,” an American-born teenager growing up in Ireland finds a novel way to finance his return to the freedom of New York -- by selling soft core girlie mags on the black market to the local men queuing up to buy them. The new film stars Academy Award winner Timothy Hutton and Colm Meaney, and features the debut of Irish newcomer Donal Gallery. We talk to the film’s writer and its young breakout star.

  14. Roman Polanski to finish Brosnan film 'The Ghost' from behind bars
    October 14, 09

    Roman Polanski is finishing up his newest film starring Pierce Brosnan from his Swiss prison cell.

  15. Celebrate Halloween with 10 great Irish horror movies
    October 12, 09

    In celebration of Halloween and its Celtic origins, we’ve compiled a list of 10 great horror flicks that have Irish roots themselves.

  16. Megan Fox’s 'Transformers' character not getting the chop, says rep
    October 12, 09

    Megan Fox's rep has strongly denied that the character she plays in "Transformers," which launched her onto to the world stage, will be killed off in the next installment of the series.

  17. Liam Neeson to sing his own songs in ‘The Virgin of Las Vegas’
    October 12, 09

    In the upcoming film “The Virgin of Las Vegas,” Liam Neeson portrays an Irish showband singer with a dead end career who heads to Las Vegas to turn things around. Now reports say the Irish veteran actor will sing his own songs in the movie.

  18. ‘Lovely Bones’ star Saoirse Ronan tipped to receive Oscar nomination
    October 11, 09

    Irish actress Saoirse Ronan is hotly tipped to receive her second Oscar nomination for her starring role in the “The Lovely Bones.”

  19. Liam Neeson to star opposite Russell Crowe in French movie remake
    October 10, 09

    Irish actor Liam Neeson has signed up to star opposite Australian star Russell Crowe in thriller "The Next Three Days." Now there's a movie bound to attract a few female fans!

  20. A sneak peek at Liam Neeson as Zeus in ‘Clash of the Titans’
    October 09, 09

    Pictures have been released from the set of the remake of the classic film “The Clash of the Titans.”

  21. Liam Neeson stars in new movie – for his old Irish high school
    October 07, 09

    Liam Neeson may be busy filming blockbuster Hollywood films, but that doesn’t mean he can’t take time out to get back in touch with his Irish roots.

  22. Robert Pattinson’s new documentary a joke
    October 07, 09

    Oh dear! Robert Pattinson is going to be the subject of a full-length documentary at the tender age of 23. The stuff of great drama my friends. Not.

  23. Liam Neeson joins Russell Crowe, Olivia Wilde in ‘The Next Three Days’
    October 06, 09

    Irish acting heavyweight Liam Neeson has joined the all-star cast of the upcoming thriller “The Next Three Days.”

  24. Martin Sheen goes back to his roots with Irish movie
    October 04, 09

    Irish American actor Martin Sheen will go back to his roots with his next movie, "Stella Days." Sheen, who will star as Fr Daniel Barry, will be shooting "Stella Days" in the tiny town of Borrisokane in

  25. 'The Commitments' star on life after the iconic Irish film
    October 03, 09

    It is difficult to think back to the Irish film “The Commitments” without remembering the stunning vocals by Andrew Strong playing lead singer Deco Cuff. Over 15 years later, Strong has proved himself already to be far more than the man behind Deco Cuff, though the label of the film was no simple task to shake.

  26. A first look at the Liam Neeson-led 'A-Team'
    October 01, 09

    “A-Team” fans have gotten a first glimpse of the cast of the new film adaptation of the hit 80s TV show starring Liam Neeson who has been spotted in Vancouver sporting silver hair.

  27. Anna Friel's 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' nude scene causing a stir
    September 30, 09

    Actress Anna Friel’s nude scene in the West End production of “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” is causing quite a stir.

  28. Roman Polanski working on Pierce Brosnan film when arrested
    September 30, 09

    Roman Polanski recently finished filming a movie called “The Ghost,” starring Pierce Brosnan, Ewan McGregor and Kim Cattrall. Polanski was finishing post-production on “The Ghost” when he traveled to Zurich over the weekend, where his unexpected arrest took place.

  29. Olivia Wilde signs up to star with Russell Crowe in “The Next Three Days”
    September 29, 09

    "House" star and Maxim’s sexiest woman of the year Olivia Wilde has signed on to star with Russell Crowe in “The Next Three Days,” which will be directed by Oscar winner Paul Haggis.

  30. Colin Farrell’s ‘Triage’ to open International Rome Film Festival
    September 28, 09

    Colin Farrell’s new movie “Triage” will open this year’s Rome International Film Festival (RIFF) on October 15.

  31. Irish eye on Hollywood: ‘The Lovely Bones’ and ‘The Fighter’
    September 26, 09

    Two upcoming films starring Irish-American actor Mark Wahlberg: “The Lovely Bones,” based on the best-selling novel by Alice Sebold, and "The Fighter," a biopic of boxer Mickey Ward.

  32. Aidan Quinn joins Irish filmmakers on the move
    September 26, 09

    On the film festival circuit in September is Conor McPherson’s new movie “The Eclipse,” starring Aidan Quinn. The Quinn family, as a whole, is raising its Hollywood profile behind the camera as well.

  33. Chris O'Donnell and Michael Fasbender in the Irish side of upcoming TV and DVDs
    September 26, 09

    Look out for Irish and Irish-American actors on the DVD front, as well as on the silver screen, this fall.

  34. New Pierce Brosnan flick to open Hamptons Film Fest
    September 25, 09

    Pierce Brosnan’s new film “The Greatest” is slated to open the 17th annual Hamptons International Film Festival on October 8.

  35. Megan Fox's "Jennifer's Body" a dud at the box office
    September 22, 09

    Not even the Megan Fox, the hottest actress on the planet, could resuscitate "Jennifer's Body" at the box office last weekend as the movie trailed in last with a paltry $6.8 million.

  36. Irish favorite Brendan Gleeson takes home the Emmy
    September 21, 09

    Gabriel Byrne may have missed out on an Emmy win for his starring role in “In Treatment,” but the Irish still shone on Emmy night with Irish favorite Brendan Gleeson taking home the globe.

  37. Irish hopes high for Gabriel Byrne to snag Emmy for 'In Treatment'
    September 19, 09

    The countdown has begun for the 61st Emmys which take place in Los Angeles Sunday night and the Irish are well up there this year. Story / 'In Treatment star Gabriel Byrne finally embraces therapy / Click here

  38. Trailer for “From Paris with Love,” starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers, released
    September 18, 09

    The trailer for “Form Paris with Love,” an action thriller starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers and John Travolta has been released.

  39. Megan Fox to play circus freak opposite Mickey Rourke
    September 17, 09

    Megan Fox is set to play an angel-like circus freak alongside Mickey Rourke in a new film. The two Irish-American actors will co-star in “Passion Play,” which tells the story of an “angel” whose life is ruled by a coldblooded gangster.

  40. ‘Prince Caspian’ star Ben Barnes hopes to be like Colin Farrell
    September 11, 09

    Up and coming English actor Ben Barnes has said that he hopes his career will be as successful as Colin Farrell’s. The star of the new film “Dorian Gray” said that both he and the famous Irish actor started their careers with less-than-desirable jobs, which is why he looks to Farrell for inspiration.

  41. Neeson, Bono to team up for ‘The Virgin of Las Vegas’
    September 10, 09

    To the best of our knowledge Bono and Liam Neeson have never worked on a project together, so it’s high time the two Irish icons joined forces to create something special.

  42. Kathy Griffin channels Kate Gosselin on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’
    September 10, 09

    Kathy Griffin does a hilarious impression of TV’s most famous mom Kate Gosselin for a new sketch on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” The Irish-American comedian visited Kimmel’s show on Wednesday, and told the host she stars in a new “TV film.”

  43. Rose McGowan loses part of her elbow after film stunt accident
    September 09, 09

    Rose McGowan has revealed that part of her elbow had to be taken out after she suffered from nerve damage after performing stunts for her upcoming film “Red Sonja.”

  44. Neeson gives heartrending and terrifying performance in ‘The Other Man’
    September 09, 09

    In “The Other Man,” which opens this Friday, Liam Neeson plays Peter, a well-to-do husband who is startled to discover incontrovertible proof that his beautiful wife Lisa (Laura Linney) had been conducting a years-long affair with a handsome stranger named Ralph (Antonio Banderas) who lives in Italy.

  45. Gerry Adams featured in new Che Guevara documentary
    September 08, 09

    Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams is starring in a new documentary about the famous Che Guevara portrait.

  46. Liam Neeson heads to Vegas to sing some rock 'n' roll
    September 06, 09

    Liam Neeson is getting set to play some rock 'n' roll. The Irish American actor will star in "The Virgin of Las Vegas," a movie based on the popularity of show bands in Ireland before TV sets were everywhere.

  47. Grief-stricken Liam Neeson bows out of Toronto Film Festival
    September 03, 09

    Irish actor Liam Neeson has decided not to attend this year’s Toronto International Film Festival for the world premiere of his new film “Chloe.”

  48. Irish ‘Harry Potter’ actress Evanna Lynch nominated for first ever award
    September 01, 09

    Louth native Evanna Lynch, who plays Luna Lovegood in the “Harry Potter” series, has been nominated for her first ever award. Lynch has been nominated for Best Supporting Actress for “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” at Spike TV’s SCREAM Awards.

  49. Sean Connery’s ‘Untouchables’ Irish accent voted worst in movie history
    August 31, 09

    Looks like IrishCentral movie critics had it right: legendary Scottish actor Sean Connery has the worst movie accent of all time, according to film fans.

  50. Irish filmmaker Jim Sheridan to receive Gregory Peck Award
    August 27, 09

    Famous Irish writer/director/producer Jim Sheridan has been named as this year's recipient of the Gregory Peck Award at the annual Dingle Film Festival.







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