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Meaney in REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES

Meaney in REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES

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Meaney in REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES

Colm Meaney steals hearts as Ethan Mack in Olivia Newman’s hit Netflix adaptation of REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES. The beloved Irish actor brings a distinct, grounded warmth to the cinematic version of Shelby Van Pelt’s bestselling novel. Known to sci-fi fans as Chief O’Brien from Star Trek, Meaney shifts gears perfectly into this gentle, small-town drama to deliver a performance rooted in pure empathy.

In the film, Meaney portrays the Grateful Dead–obsessed general store owner of Sowell Bay. While the plot revolves around Tova, a grieving widow played by Sally Field, and a brilliant Pacific octopus, Meaney acts as the film’s emotional anchor. He beautifully balances a quirky Scottish accent with a quiet devotion to Tova, offering her space to heal while gently nudging her to let love back into her life. He also acts as a crucial bridge for Cameron, the young drifter, by providing him with shelter and a vital job recommendation.

Reviewers have highlighted Meaney’s ability to elevate a standard romantic subplot into something genuinely sweet and unpretentious. He provides the exact type of comfort-food acting required for this warm blanket of a movie. Ultimately, his scene-stealing charm serves as a beautiful reminder that humans can be remarkably bright creatures, too.

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Jim Sheridan’s RE-CREATION

“Re-Creation” Jim Sheridan

“Re-Creation” Jim Sheridan

Jim Sheridan, the Oscar-nominated director behind MY LEFT FOOT and IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, has returned with his most provocative work yet. RE-CREATION, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, places one of Ireland’s most notorious unsolved murders under an unflinching microscope.

The film centers on the 1996 killing of French filmmaker Sophie Toscan Du Plantier at her West Cork vacation home. Sheridan’s compelling approach constructs a fictional trial around Ian Bailey, the British journalist who became the prime suspect but never faced trial in Ireland, despite being convicted in absentia by French courts.

Working with co-director David Merriman, Sheridan has crafted a “fiction-reality hybrid” that drops viewers into a jury room where twelve people grapple with the case’s complexities and contradictions. The film forces audiences to confront a justice system wrestling with insufficient evidence and compromised investigations.

Vicky Krieps delivers a “remarkable and magnetic” performance as the lone holdout juror, serving as moral compass in a room where tempers flare and personal experiences with injustice surface.

Colm Meaney’s silent portrayal of Bailey dominates the film despite never speaking, reflecting how Bailey was silenced more by public opinion than any court verdict. Bailey died in January 2024, maintaining his innocence until the end.

Sheridan believes there is “not a shred of evidence” linking Bailey to the murder. The case was plagued by investigative missteps: Sophie’s body lay unexamined for more than a day, witness identifications were confused, and Bailey was reportedly coerced. Mysteriously, Bailey was called to the murder scene and arrived at the exact location of the body.

The director frames this as a “double injustice” – against Sophie, whose killer was never identified, and Bailey, who lived under suspicion without receiving a fair trial in Ireland despite his French conviction.

While reviews have been mixed, RE-CREATION succeeds in its ambitious goal. It’s not traditional entertainment but a civic exercise disguised as cinema, asking viewers to do what the Irish justice system never did – sit in judgment of the evidence and reach their own conclusions.

For Sheridan, RE-CREATION represents a return to the politically charged, morally complex storytelling that made his reputation. In an era where true crime has become binge-watching entertainment, his approach feels refreshingly serious. He’s created a film that honors both victim and accused while challenging audiences to grapple with the uncomfortable reality that justice, like truth, is often more elusive than we’d like to believe.

He`s back — and the stakes have never been higher.

🎬 Michael Fassbender returns as CIA officer Martian in Season 2 of THE AGENCY, landing on Paramount+ on Jun 21. Jodie Turner-Smith is alongside him as Sami, and if the first season left you gripped, Season 2 looks set to be unmissable.

Full details at the link in bio. 🔗

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He's back — and the stakes have never been higher. 🎬 Michael Fassbender returns as CIA officer Martian in Season 2 of THE AGENCY, landing on Paramount+ on Jun 21. Jodie Turner-Smith is alongside him as Sami, and if the first season left you gripped, Season 2 looks set to be unmissable. Full details at the link in bio. 🔗

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Before DISCLOSURE DAY, there were garage bands and teenage dreams.

Josh`s band? Orange Output. Eve`s? Ten Past Two. We hadn`t heard of either — and neither, it`s safe to say, had most of the world — but the stories behind them are absolutely brilliant. Watch the full chat over on our YouTube channel.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

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Before DISCLOSURE DAY, there were garage bands and teenage dreams. Josh's band? Orange Output. Eve's? Ten Past Two. We hadn't heard of either — and neither, it's safe to say, had most of the world — but the stories behind them are absolutely brilliant. Watch the full chat over on our YouTube channel. More at irishfilmtv.com.

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Colin Farrell teases romance, a deeper dive into his character`s extraordinary origins, and the arrival of the wonderful Laura Donnelly in Season 2 of SUGAR.

It premieres June 19th on Apple TV+, and we cannot wait. 🖤

new EXTRA interview at irishfilmtv.com.

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Colin Farrell teases romance, a deeper dive into his character's extraordinary origins, and the arrival of the wonderful Laura Donnelly in Season 2 of SUGAR. It premieres June 19th on Apple TV+, and we cannot wait. 🖤 new EXTRA interview at irishfilmtv.com.

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He`s charming, he`s candid, and he`s got a lot to say about Ned.

Domhnall Gleeson joins @tv_topics to talk about his brilliant work in THE PAPER — and it`s a conversation you won`t want to miss.

Watch now via link in bio.

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He's charming, he's candid, and he's got a lot to say about Ned. Domhnall Gleeson joins @tv_topics to talk about his brilliant work in THE PAPER — and it's a conversation you won't want to miss. Watch now via link in bio.

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Colm Meaney is an absolute joy in REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES, Netflix`s gorgeous adaptation of Shelby Van Pelt`s bestselling novel.

As Ethan Mack, the Grateful Dead–obsessed shopkeeper with a quiet devotion to Sally Field`s grieving widow Tova, he`s everything the film needs: warm, funny, understated, and completely scene-stealing.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

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Colm Meaney is an absolute joy in REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES, Netflix's gorgeous adaptation of Shelby Van Pelt's bestselling novel. As Ethan Mack, the Grateful Dead–obsessed shopkeeper with a quiet devotion to Sally Field's grieving widow Tova, he's everything the film needs: warm, funny, understated, and completely scene-stealing. More at irishfilmtv.com.

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Caitríona Balfe is having a moment!

THE CUT is streaming now on Paramount+, and coming later this year she stars as Mrs. Dashwood in a stunning new SENSE AND SENSIBILITY alongside Daisy Edgar-Jones, Esmé Creed-Miles and George MacKay. Add to that THE HOUSEKEEPER and A LONG WINTER also in the pipeline, and it`s safe to say one of Ireland`s finest is just getting started. 🎬🍀

More Caitríona at irishfilmtv.com.

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Caitríona Balfe is having a moment! THE CUT is streaming now on Paramount+, and coming later this year she stars as Mrs. Dashwood in a stunning new SENSE AND SENSIBILITY alongside Daisy Edgar-Jones, Esmé Creed-Miles and George MacKay. Add to that THE HOUSEKEEPER and A LONG WINTER also in the pipeline, and it's safe to say one of Ireland's finest is just getting started. 🎬🍀 More Caitríona at irishfilmtv.com.

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Cillian`s got on his running boots for A QUIET PLACE Part III.

Currently shooting in New York and billed as a conclusion to the main series, John Krasinski`s upcoming film continues the journey of the Abbotts, with Evelyn (Emily Blunt), Regan (Millicent Simmonds) and Marcus (Noah Jupe) vying for safety.

More Cillian at irishfilmtv.com.

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Cillian's got on his running boots for A QUIET PLACE Part III. Currently shooting in New York and billed as a conclusion to the main series, John Krasinski's upcoming film continues the journey of the Abbotts, with Evelyn (Emily Blunt), Regan (Millicent Simmonds) and Marcus (Noah Jupe) vying for safety. More Cillian at irishfilmtv.com.

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She`s in a Spielberg film. She`s sharing the screen with Emily Blunt, Colin Firth and Colman Domingo. And she might just be heading to the Oscars. 🍀✨

@evehewson is the name on everyone`s lips right now, and if the early buzz around DISCLOSURE DAY is anything to go by, Ireland is about to have another awards season moment to savour. Critics are raving. Ladbrokes has her at 10/1 for a nomination. And honestly? We`re not even surprised.

More Eve at irishfilmtv.com.

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She's in a Spielberg film. She's sharing the screen with Emily Blunt, Colin Firth and Colman Domingo. And she might just be heading to the Oscars. 🍀✨ @evehewson is the name on everyone's lips right now, and if the early buzz around DISCLOSURE DAY is anything to go by, Ireland is about to have another awards season moment to savour. Critics are raving. Ladbrokes has her at 10/1 for a nomination. And honestly? We're not even surprised. More Eve at irishfilmtv.com.

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SUGAR is back on Jun 19!

Season 2 of Apple TV+`s neo-noir gem returns — and Colin Farrell`s John Sugar is returning to the shadowy streets of Los Angeles with his most dangerous case yet.

A missing boxer`s older brother. A conspiracy that runs through the entire city. And still — somewhere beneath all of it — the question that haunts him most: what happened to his sister?

More SUGAR at irishfilmtv.com.

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SUGAR is back on Jun 19! Season 2 of Apple TV+'s neo-noir gem returns — and Colin Farrell's John Sugar is returning to the shadowy streets of Los Angeles with his most dangerous case yet. A missing boxer's older brother. A conspiracy that runs through the entire city. And still — somewhere beneath all of it — the question that haunts him most: what happened to his sister? More SUGAR at irishfilmtv.com.

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Meaney earns IFTA Lifetime Achievement Award

Meaney earns IFTA Lifetime Achievement Award

Meaney earns IFTA Lifetime Achievement Award

The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) announced on January 9 that veteran actor Colm Meaney will receive its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. The Dublin-born performer is being recognized for his exceptional contributions to both Irish and international cinema.

With a career spanning five decades, Meaney has collaborated with an impressive roster of acclaimed directors, including John Huston, Robert Redford, Michael Mann, Jim Sheridan, Neil Jordan, Alan Parker, Warren Beatty, and Ron Howard.

Meaney achieved particular acclaim for his roles in Roddy Doyle’s beloved Barrytown Trilogy during the 1990s – THE COMMITMENTS, THE SNAPPER and THE VAN His performance in THE SNAPPER earned him a Golden Globe nomination in 1994. Recently, he has maintained a strong screen presence, starring alongside Barry Keoghan in BRING THEM DOWN appearing with Liam Neeson and Kerry Condon in IN THE LAND OF SAINTS AND SINNERS and taking a leading role in THE PROBLEM WITH PEOPLE

The award presentation will take place at the 22nd Anniversary IFTA Awards Ceremony on Friday, February 14 at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre, where Meaney will be joined by industry colleagues, friends, and family. The 2025 IFTA nominations are set to be announced on Tuesday, January 14.

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Colm Meaney chats THE PROBLEM WITH PEOPLE

Colm Meaney in THE PROBLEM WITH EPOPLE

Colm Meaney in THE PROBLEM WITH EPOPLE

Two estranged branches of a family – one in New York, the other in Ireland – attempt to mend a generations-old feud in THE PROBLEM WITH PEOPLE, starring Colm Meaney and Paul Reiser. The film centers on Irish undertaker Ciáran (Meaney), whose dying father Fergus (Des Keogh) has one last wish: to reconcile with their long-lost American relatives. When the distant cousins finally meet, their good intentions quickly unravel into comedy. Co-written by Reiser, the film delivers broad humor with an endearing charm.

In a recent Newstalk podcast, the stars of the film chat to Anton Savage about how the movie came to be and the joy of shooting in Ireland.

THE PROBLEM WITH PEOPLE releases in UK and Irish cinemas on November 8, followed by an Australian release on December 12.

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THE PROBLEM WITH PEOPLE trailer

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THE PROBLEM WITH PEOPLE, set in beautifully lush Irish countryside, is a heartwarming comedy about family, world peace… and sheep. Two distant cousins who’ve never met – one living in NYC, the other in the smallest town there is in Ireland – come together in Ireland to finally put an end to a generations-long family feud and it doesn’t go well. Starring Colm Meaney and Paul Reiser, THE PROBLEM WITH PEOPLE is in select theaters and on VOD starting October 4.

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Colm Meaney in NO WAY UP

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As movie synopsis go, this one is a bit wacky. Everyone’s favourite Irish dad, Colm Meaney, returns to the big screen in NO WAY UP. The film surrounds a group of people involved in a plane crash, where they find themselves trapped at the bottom of the ocean in an air pocket – cue the sharks! Now that you’ve probably dropped everything you’re doing and watched the trailer in full, you’re no doubt just as excited as we are to watch THE SNAPPER and STAR TREK star fight off a bunch of bloodthirsty sharks at the bottom of the ocean. NO WAY UP will crash into US theatres and VOD platforms on February 16.

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