Ridley Scott’s GLADIATOR 2 hits theatres on Nov 22 with ALL OF US STRANGERS star Paul Mescal and already the industry is doing the math on what would make the sequel a success. The first movie starring Russell Crowe’s Maximus made $460 million at the box office during its initial release. It remains Scott’s record high even as GLADIATOR 2 approaches. Even if the sequel manages to surpass the original’s total, it will take making significantly more for the sequel to match the first movie’s performance and profitability.
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RIVALS wins international Emmy
The Disney+ period comedy-drama RIVALS has claimed the top honor at this year’s International Emmy Awards, taking home the prize for best drama series in a ceremony that celebrates television excellence from productions originating outside the United States. The series, adapted from Jilly Cooper’s beloved bonkbuster novels, features Irish actors Aidan Turner and Victoria Smurfit…
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Maria Doyle Kennedy: culture that made me
Maria Doyle Kennedy has spent decades moving fluidly between music and screen, building a career that refuses to stay in one lane. Born in 1964, she grew up across Dublin, Enniscorthy, and Bray, eventually channeling her artistic energy into both song and performance. After cutting her teeth in several bands, she took control of her…
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Paul Mescal TODAY interview
Paul Mescal is proving once again why he’s one of the most compelling actors of his generation. Fresh from his Oscar nomination, the Irish star is taking on two vastly different but equally challenging roles that showcase his remarkable range and dedication to his craft. In his latest appearance on TODAY, Mescal opened up about…
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Kerry Condon in TRAIN DREAMS
There’s something profoundly fitting about the opening image of Clint Bentley’s TRAIN DREAMS: Robert Grainier, played with weathered grace by Joel Edgerton, stares pensively through a train window, watching America roll past in all its raw, unfinished beauty. He’s a logger by trade, one of countless men who helped stitch this country together with railroad…
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HAMNET stars to receive Vanguard Award
The Palm Springs International Film Awards has revealed that Focus Features’ HAMNET will receive the prestigious Vanguard Award this January, recognizing the collective achievement of a film’s cast and director when their collaboration produces something truly exceptional. Director Chloé Zhao, along with actors Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, are all expected to attend the ceremony…
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MR. MERCEDES now on Netflix
Netflix has quietly dropped a crime drama that deserves far more attention than it’s getting, and if you’re someone who lives for the slow burn of a well-crafted detective story, you need to stop what you’re doing and add MR MERCEDES to your queue immediately. Originally airing on the now-defunct Audience Network back in 2017,…