How Hollywood Productions From ‘Abigail’ to ‘Wednesday’ Came to Shoot on the Emerald Isle

Lexi Carson “Ezra” celebrated its premiere in New York, N.Y., on Thursday with stars Robert De Niro, Rose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale, and Tony Goldwyn all in attendance. The film is a Bleeker Street Media release that follows Max Bernal (Cannavale), who is a stand-up comedy writer (with scenes filmed at Comedy Cellar) who lives with his dad (De Niro). The comedian faces challenges when it comes to co-parenting their autistic son (William A.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic When Billy Joel’s camp decided to commemorate his 100th show of a mega-residency at Madison Square Garden with a television special, the question arose of whether to go with a major streamer or a major broadcast network. But there was little doubt in the end that they would go with the most populist possible pick, as the producers of “Billy Joel: The 100th Live at Madison Square Garden” explained in a panel discussion for the Variety FYC Streaming Room. “No one has ever sold out a hundred shows at Madison Square Garden, and I don’t think anybody ever will,” said Steve Cohen, a cohort of Joel’s for about 50 years who is one of the show’s executive producers.

Naman Ramachandran Cannes 2024 was a life-changing journey for Indian production designer-turned actor Anasuya Sengupta who won best actress at the festival’s Un Certain Regard strand for “The Shameless.” Sengupta made her acting debut alongside several of her friends in Anjan Dutt’s music-themed “Madly Bangali” (2009) and served as director’s assistant to Claire McCarthy in Australian production “The Waiting City” the same year. Kolkata native, Sengupta then moved to Mumbai, home to the vast Bollywood industry. She wasn’t impressed by Bollywood and became a noted production designer and artist instead.

CMAT has spoken to NME about the impressive cultural footprint of her native Ireland, as well as plans for her next album – which could arrive sooner than you think.Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson was speaking to us on the red carpet of the Ivor Novellos in London this week (Thursday May 23), where she was nominated for Best Album for the acclaimed ‘Crazymad, For Me‘ – but was already convinced that she wouldn’t win due to the competition she faced. The award was later picked up by Yussef Dayes.“Lankum are nominated for the award, who’ve already beat me for Irish album of the year – also RAYE, who won 75million awards at the BRITs and I just sat through that, twiddling my thumbs, not winning anything,” Thompson told NME.

Sam and Nia Rader - childhood sweethearts who gained fame and fortune due to their charismatic YouTube channel and seemingly perfect marriage - aren't as flawless as they initially seemed.

It’s been over ten years since Brooklyn Nine-Nine first premiered on Fox and the cast has gone on to have successful careers after!

A family-run restaurant blasted back at a two-star online review from a disgruntled tourist who didn't even eat there. The team at The Ferry Inn in Uig, Skye, were furious at the unjust rating from the unhappy visitor.

Another Season of American Idol has come and gone. Season 22 crowned winner Abi Carter Sunday night, and judge Katy Perry bid the show farewell. Perry sat at the judges’ panel for seven seasons alongside Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan.

.On May 19, the attended a press event in a Schiaparelli look that encompassed Cannes elegance with just the right amount of Western flair to celebrate her upcoming film, Horizon: An American Saga. The daring look seamlessly incorporated multiple trends in one, with Miller balancing the volume of her low-rise barrel jeans with a featuring asymmetrical gold details and trim.Instead of detracting from the look with something as expected as a top, Sienna Miller simply layered her “” over a pair of high-waist white boxers with Schiaparelli's signature key-hole detail, just as the look was presented for the brand's spring-summer 2024 collection.

Mubi has swooped on its third 2024 Cannes competition title, Variety has learned. Having acquired worldwide rights to Coralie Fargeat’s buzzy body horror “The Substance” and U.K.

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are set to go head-to-head tonight in a match that will determine the first undisputed heavyweight world champion in 25 years. Watch the fight on DAZN on Saturday, 18 May at 11pm.

Kathleen Hanna has spoken to NME about her brand new memoir Rebel Girl: My Life As A Feminist Punk – tackling her life and experiences with the riot grrrl movement, Fugazi and Courtney Love. Having risen to fame fronting the legendary punk band Bikini Kill – who pioneered the riot grrrl movement with their fiery lyrics and electrifying live performances – Hanna worked to make the punk scene a safe and inclusive space for women. Upon the band’s breakup, Hanna went on to front seminal bands Le Tigre and The Julie Ruin.Rebel Girl: My Life As A Feminist Punk – released this week – provides an in-depth look into the story of Hanna’s tumultuous childhood and the realities of being a feminist on the frontlines of the male-dominated punk scene; facing violence and antagonism that threatened at every turn.“I did an interview with Sarah Marcus, who wrote the book Girls To The Front and when I was telling her about some of the stuff, she was shocked,” Hanna told NME.

Ireland’s screen industry is having a moment. With the Cannes Film Festival well underway, there’s a notable strong Irish presence in this year’s line-up including Element Pictures’ three entrants – Competition title Kinds of Kindness from Yorgos Lanthimos, Rungano Nyoni’s sophomore feature On Becoming A Guinea Fowl and Ariane Labed’s directorial debut September Says (both in Un Certain Regard). There’s also Competition title The Apprentice, which is co-produced with Irish outfit Tailored Films and Lorcan Finnegan’s Nicolas Cage starrer The Surfer premiering in the Midnight Screenings strand. Even Andrea Arnold’s Competition title Bird is rich with Irish talent with star Barry Keoghan and Oscar-nominated cinematographer Robbie Ryan both having worked on the film. 

30 Rock has been a fan-favorite series for years, even though there are no new episodes!

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Selome Hailu Netflix has unveiled the Season 2 cast of “Perfect Match.” The series follows 22 singles from across Netflix’s various unscripted titles who return to the streamer to couple up and test their new romantic relationships through compatibility challenges. Winning couples gain power in the game to bring in new singles to match with their castmates — setting up potential love matches or stirring trouble in paradise as they compete to be the strongest couple at the villa, crowned the Perfect Match. Nick Lachey hosts the series, which is produced by Kinetic Content (“Love Is Blind,” “The Ultimatum,” “Married at First Sight”).

Pop singer Charli XCX's Met Gala gown came with a unique story. Fans likely could not tell upon first glance, but the gorgeous off-the-shoulder, long gown was made up of vintage T-shirts. The Met Gala in New York City is an opportunity for celebrities to stun the red carpet in less than traditional pieces, loosely based around the theme of the year.

Universal Pictures presentation and Donna Langley — chairman of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and the newly minted chief content officer of NBCUniversal Studio Group — had yet to step on stage. Her team showed off glimpses of the sexy, action-packed tornado sequel “Twisters,” the Gen Z-leaning creepfest “Nosferatu” from Robert Eggers and an extended sequence from the latest installment of Illumination’s “Despicable Me” series.

After the hugely successful release of Amazon's steamy thriller Saltburn, Barry Keoghan has been busy preparing himself for another appearance at the Met Gala. Making sure he's feeling Vogue-ready ahead of the prestigious fashion event, the Irish actor, 31, used an LED light therapy mask for a touch of self-care.