Making the rounds and earning raves at film festivals is Irish boxer John Duddy’s acting debut Emerald City. The film, written by Northern Irish native Colin Broderick and produced by Irish Downton Abbey star Brendan Coyle, looks at more recent Irish immigrant laborers in New York City.
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Irish Post Expands with Acquisition of Irish TV Assets
London-based newspaper the Irish Post has purchased the digital and intellectual property assets of the defunct Irish TV company, the company announced in February. Irish TV, which was founded in 2014 by London businessman John Griffin, was based in County Mayo and closed in December of last year. The purchase includes the Irish TV brand, business databases, website domains, … [Read more...] about Irish Post Expands with Acquisition of Irish TV Assets
Irish Eye oh Hollywood: Live by Night on Christmas Day
It’s not exactly a typical holiday feel-good movie, but Live by Night – directed by and starring Ben Affleck, based on the novel by Irish American master Dennis Lehane – is set to be one of the big movies of the Christmas season. In fact, the flick – a kind of Great Gatsby meets Boardwalk Empire – will be released on Christmas Day. Live by Night also stars Irish great … [Read more...] about Irish Eye oh Hollywood: Live by Night on Christmas Day
Irish Eye on Hollywood: Fassbender Heads to Spanish Inquisition
Brendan Gleeson will actually be having himself a busy Christmas movie season. On December 21, Gleeson’s latest movie Assassin’s Creed opens. Starring fellow Irish actor Michael Fassbender, Assassin’s Creed is based on the popular video game of the same name, though don’t assume the movie is light on plot. Fassbender plays Callum Lynch, a criminal who is saved from execution – … [Read more...] about Irish Eye on Hollywood: Fassbender Heads to Spanish Inquisition
The “Loving” Star Power of Ruth Negga
Ruth Negga isn’t just an actress; she’s a movie star. About ten minutes into Loving, director Jeff Nichols’s remarkably powerful new film about a couple whose court challenged ended the interracial marriage ban in America, something quickly becomes clear: Irish and Ethiopian actress Ruth Negga, 34, isn’t just a talented screen presence, she’s a bona fide movie star. Cast as … [Read more...] about The “Loving” Star Power of Ruth Negga