SALTBURN star Barry Keoghan’s new thriller BRING THEM DOWN has won Best Picture in the main competition at the Texas film festival Fantastic Fest. The dark Irish drama, which also stars Christopher Abbott, Colm Meany, Nora-Jane Noone and more, is described in the official program as “beautifully crafted and assured character piece.” The film is co-produced by the Dublin-based company Tailored Films. Speaking of the win, co-founder Ruth Treacy told RTÉ Entertainment: “We are over the moon with this win. It’s amazing to see Irish cinema, particularly a film with a lot of Irish language in it, celebrated on such a big stage.”
From missing his high school prom in Dublin to rubbing shoulders with legends at star-studded events, Barry Keoghan’s meteoric rise has been nothing short of extraordinary. The Irish actor, whose name continues to be mispronounced despite his growing fame, recently reflected on his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to Hollywood stardom. Keoghan’s current career trajectory… Irish actor Domhnall Gleeson continues his impressive career trajectory with his latest role in Werner Herzog’s highly anticipated film BUCKING FASTARD, which recently wrapped production in Dublin, Sligo, and Slovenia. The film is expected to make its debut at the Cannes Film Festival this month, where it will be shown to potential buyers in what… The entertainment world is buzzing with anticipation as Netflix prepares to release JAY KELLY, a self-described heartbreaking comedy that brings together Hollywood heavyweights George Clooney and Adam Sandler for the first time. While this powerhouse pairing alone would generate significant excitement, the film’s appeal is further enhanced by the inclusion of two rising Irish talents… In a momentous theatrical event, acclaimed actor Brendan Gleeson is set to make his triumphant return to the stage after a decade-long absence in Conor McPherson’s haunting masterpiece THE WEIR. This special production marks several significant milestones as McPherson directs his own work for the first time since writing it nearly thirty years ago, while… Ireland’s film industry celebrates a milestone achievement as acclaimed actor Jamie Dornan and fellow Northern Irish talent Conor MacNeill announce the launch of their new production company, Blackthorn Films. The venture represents a homecoming for both performers who have risen to international prominence while maintaining deep connections to their native soil. Having first collaborated on… In a striking turn for his seventh decade in entertainment, Pierce Brosnan saddles up alongside Samuel L. Jackson in what promises to be one of summer’s most anticipated Western standoffs. Saban Films, in partnership with Roadside Attractions, has secured North American rights to THE UNHOLY TRINITY, slated for nationwide theatrical release on June 13. This…Barry Keoghan chats to Stephen Colbert
Domhnall Gleeson in BUCKING FASTARD
JAY KELLY gets Netflix release date
Gleeson returns to stage in THE WEIR
Dornan launches Blackthorn
THE UNHOLD TRINITY in theatres Jun 13
