Yep, bigger than Game of Thrones. Screen Ireland launched its 2020 slate of forthcoming productions on Friday, with over 40 television, film and animation projects in the works. Among them; Foundation – a brand new Apple original drama with Jared Harris (recently seen being brilliant in HBO’s Chernobyl) and Lee Pace (who you may remember as […]
“What they’re going to do with the character is their call.” In April of 2018, The Simpsons aired an episode entitled ‘No Good Read Goes Unpunished’ which quickly became the subject of controversy. The episode centred on Marge finding an old book that she loved as a child and wanting to pass it on the […]
The popular Netflix true crime series is in limbo. In news that warrants a forensic investigation of its very own, Mindhunter may be done and dusted after just two seasons. Headed up by David Fincher, the Netflix true crime drama has attracted both a loyal following and strong critical praise since it first arrived in October of […]
Take note. You may have heard that Storm Brendan is approaching. Status Orange weather warnings and Red Marine warning have been issued by Met Éireann, with the early hours of Monday morning expected to really kick things up a notch, weather-wise. The Irish Coast Guard has warned the public not to approach breaking waves and to […]
The Joker star was protesting along with actor Martin Sheen, who was also arrested. In scenes vaguely reminiscent – though nowhere near as violent, thankfully – of the closing scenes of Joker, actor Joaquin Phoenix was arrested following a climate change demonstration on Friday. Phoenix was present along with actor Martin Sheen and a large […]
Take note, Doritos enthusiasts… Batches of Doritos tortilla chips have been recalled due to potential health concerns. On Saturday, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) issued a statement, noting that Walkers Snack Foods is recalling batches of Doritos Tangy Cheese 180g. The reason for the recall is that the product contains soya which is […]
A new dawn. A new day. A new year. A new decade. How about the weather, then? With just a couple of days left until both 2019 and the 2010s are consigned to the history books, it is time to look forward to the future. In truth, it is difficult to know what the new […]
“He was the funniest man I’ve ever known.” Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody has paid tribute to his father who passed away shortly before Christmas having lived with dementia for some time. Jack Lightbody’s funeral took place on Christmas Eve, attended by family and close friends. In a post issued via his Instagram account, Gary […]
Happy Christmas? In news that will either provoke apathy, devastation or delight, Ed Sheeran is taking a break from music. The flame-haired troubadour has undoubtedly dominated the decade, performing huge sell-out gigs the world over and bothering the charts to record-breaking success to the point that the Official Charts Company crowned him UK Artist of the […]
Hatches. Batten down, etc. A status orange weather warning has been issued for Cork as a wild and windy night gets set to take hold. According to Met Éireann, a small deepening depression associated with the Atlantic storm system Elsa will track northwards close to the Atlantic seaboard on Wednesday evening. In response, a status […]
The climate activist’s work to date will be presented in a new documentary, set to air next year. 2019 has been a huge year for Greta Thunberg. The 16-year-old Swedish climate activist was recently named as TIME’s Person of the Year, becoming the youngest recipient in history of the magazine’s award. In Thunberg’s campaign against climate […]
Ted Bundy’s long-term girlfriend Elizabeth Kendall, her daughter Molly and other survivors will share their experiences with unsettling new details. True crime has always held a fascination for many people but in recent years, particularly with the rise of podcasting and streaming platforms, it has become its own small industry. Documentaries and dramatisations on tragic […]