It is the streamer’s follow-up to the reported second-most-expensive show of all time. Prime Video’s blockbuster spy action series Citadel wrapped up its first season just last week but the streamer has already unveiled a teaser trailer for the first spin-off in the soon-to-be TV franchise. Citadel takes its name from a fictional independent global […]

3 years ago

Though acclaimed by critics, the movie was not a box-office hit when released in cinemas. That said, it could find a bigger fanbase through streaming. 2022 was a pretty great year for horror, with some of the standout entries in the genre released during those 12 months including Barbarian, The Black Phone, The Menu, Nope, […]

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How well do you know the ‘King of Horror’ and his movie adaptations? On top of being an incredibly acclaimed and prolific author, Stephen King is among the writers whose work has been adapted into movies the most. That shows no signs of slowing down, with The Boogeyman – a cinematic take on the horror […]

3 years ago

He and his colleague say they got “the surprise of their life” when they discovered they were in the rapper’s new video. Earlier this week, Irish music fans were understandably very excited when Dublin – particularly St. Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre – featured so heavily in the music video for rap superstar Kendrick Lamar and […]

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Alright for some. Earlier this week, the Central Statistics Office (CSO) published the results of the latest Irish Census that was conducted in April of last year. As can be expected, the data released provides some fascinating insights into modern Ireland. For example, the 2022 Census marked the first time in 171 years that the […]

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This Oscar-nominated movie with a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score is screening as part of a double bill. Looking for a movie to watch tonight? Why not check out one of the following films airing on telly this evening? Casablanca – BBC Four – 9pm Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman play former lovers who become embroiled […]

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Tragic news. A 19-year-old man has died following a jet ski accident in Clare on Wednesday evening (31 May). The teenager has since been named locally as Wassiou Ayawe, a native of Limerick city who was an underage footballer with Limerick FC. He played as a forward for the club. In a statement to JOE, […]

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The acclaimed show finished up with a finale this year that earned rave reviews. The acclaimed British crime drama Happy Valley wrapped up its third and final season earlier this year on BBC One, with its finale receiving raves from audiences (you can read JOE’s take on the final episode right here). And in what […]

3 years ago

Big news for fans of the hit show. Kim Cattrall will reportedly reprise her iconic role from Sex and the City as Samantha Jones in the second season of the hit series’ sequel And Just Like That. The news comes from Variety and is noteworthy as Cattrall previously announced that she was retiring from playing […]

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It was directed by an acclaimed comedian. Need a movie this Wednesday evening? Well, here are the film options on TV tonight, starting with: Bloodshot – Film4 – 9pm Vin Diesel is the lead in this 2020 action sci-fi about a soldier who dies before being brought back to life with superpowers by an organisation […]

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The remake has received the blessing of the original’s co-creator and star. Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant’s classic UK mockumentary sitcom The Office is getting yet another remake, this time in Australia. Titled The Office Australia and set to premiere in Ireland on Prime Video, the series will see comedian and actress Felicity Ward (The […]

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Bad news for motorists. The cost of diesel and petrol is set to rise from Thursday (1 June) as a result of the excise duty on fuel in Ireland being increased from this point. Back in March 2022, the Government cut the excise duty on fuels in a bid to curb surging diesel and petrol […]

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The new legislation has received Cabinet approval. The selling of e-cigarettes or vapes to those under 18 years of age is to be banned as part of new legislation passed by Cabinet on Tuesday (30 May). Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly and Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy Hildegarde Naughton have […]

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The risk of extinction from AI has been compared to “other societal-scale risks” like pandemics and nuclear war. A number of major figures in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) have signed a statement warning that the technology could lead to the extinction of humanity. The document was published by the research and field-building non-profit […]

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One of its stars won an Academy Award for her performance in the film. Prime Video has just added 30 huge movies to its library, including one of last year’s most controversial films. However, if none of these are for you, here are the flicks airing on telly this Tuesday evening (30 May). The Favourite […]

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Many have taken to social media to criticise the rock band. English rock duo Royal Blood are facing criticism after a clip of their singer insulting audience members at a recent festival gig has gone viral. The band were one of several musical acts that played the main stage at the annual BBC Radio 1’s […]

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He’s had a career full of amazing movies. The Great Gatsby, director Baz Luhrmann’s lavish adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel, landed in US cinemas this week ten years ago. To mark its anniversary, we’ve prepared this 10-question quiz on the career of Jay Gatsby himself Leonardo DiCaprio. From early supporting performances to his […]

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Have you been paying attention to current events? Black Mirror, Lewis Capaldi, Oasis – these are just some of the topics JOE has prepared questions on in our latest Big News of the Day Quiz. So, scroll down, put your thinking cap on and try to get a perfect 5/5 score. Related links: JOE Friday […]

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The original was quite the sensation upon its release. Netflix has unveiled the first teaser trailer for the second movie in its Bird Box franchise. Based on the 2014 novel of the same name by Josh Malerman, the original post-apocalyptic horror thriller told the story of a woman (played by Sandra Bullock) and two children […]

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The sadly underseen gem has an 86% Rotten Tomatoes score. Staying in this Saturday evening? Well, you could check out JOE’s ‘Must Watch at Home’ recommendation for this week, which you can learn about right here: This week's Must-Watch at Home…. is a HUGE sci-fi mystery that fans of Lost, Severance and The Hunger Games […]

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He is aiming to become the first person to travel to every country, visit the North and South Poles and climb the Seven Summits… Having already become the first Irish person to visit every country in the world, Galway-born travel blogger and adventurer Johnny Ward has set his sights on an even bigger challenge. The […]

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You could be one of the first people in Ireland to hear the new record. Lewis Capaldi’s much-anticipated second album is out next week and JOE is offering fans of the Scottish singer-songwriter an incredible opportunity. Titled Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent, the new record will be released on Friday, 19 May on […]

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Washington was Oscar-nominated for his work in the film. Staying in this Friday evening? Well, your viewing choices include The Late Late Show, a 2023 movie gem just added to Prime Video and a 2023 TV gem streaming on Apple TV+ This week's Must-Watch at Home…. is a HUGE sci-fi mystery that fans of Lost, […]

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Here’s what you can expect when the hit sci-fi anthology returns. It’s been nearly four years since new Black Mirror episodes premiered. However, Netflix last month shed some light on the show’s much-anticipated sixth season by unveiling a trailer, as well as information on when audiences can expect the series to return. Widely regarded as […]

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Do you know any of these spots? Three closure orders and one prohibition order were served on Irish food businesses during April 2023, according to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). The enforcement orders were issued for breaches of food safety legislation, pursuant to the FSAI Act, 1998 and the European Union (Official Controls […]

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Big news for fans of the Manchester rockers. Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher has said he plans on playing a series of concerts to mark the 30th anniversary of the rock band’s debut album Definitely Maybe. The record was released in August 1994 and features the singles ‘Supersonic’, ‘Shakermaker’, ‘Live Forever’, ‘Cigarettes & Alcohol’ and […]

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Even better news, it is arriving VERY soon! For months, JOE has been eagerly anticipating the Irish release of the mystery series Poker Face. We have been excited about the show for numerous reasons, including the fact that it stars and is partly written and directed by Natasha Lyonne of Orange is the New Black […]

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The movie is said to be starting production this week. Having first been announced all the way back in 1990, Beetlejuice 2 has finally been given an official release date. As reported in multiple outlets, Warner Bros. has announced that the sequel to the 1988 classic comedy horror fantasy helmed by Tim Burton will be […]

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They also said they really want to “rock out” in the Emerald Isle. A new Muppets series has just been released on Disney+ and two of its stars have opened up about how they would like to collaborate with some particular Irish musicians. The new show is titled The Muppets Mayhem and follows a junior […]

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It’s on very, very late but it’s definitely worth recording and checking out nonetheless. Not heading to see The Boss in concert this Tuesday night? Well, you can check out one of these movies airing on TV: A View to a Kill – ITV4 – 9pm This Roger Moore Bond adventure also features Christopher Walken […]

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It is the largest order ever placed by an Irish company for US manufactured goods. Ryanair has said it will be able to create more than 10,000 new jobs after placing a massive order for more aircraft. The airline on Monday (9 May) confirmed that it has made a firm order for 150 of the […]

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Even better, its entire second season will be released in one go. The entire second season of comedy-drama The Bear, one of the best-reviewed shows of recent years, is coming to Disney+ in Ireland and the UK in July. Its first season followed Carmen ‘Carmy’ Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White), an award-winning chef in New York […]

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Cage is set to be joined by a major rising star in the follow-up. Lord of War, the 2005 crime drama starring Nicolas Cage, is getting a surprise sequel. Cage starred in the original as Yuri Orlov, an illegal arms dealer, with the film charting how he became a major player in his field. Eventually, […]

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It boasts an incredible cast of Irish acting heavyweights. Irish acting legend Colm Meaney opened up to JOE recently about his upcoming movie In the Land of Saints and Sinners after we put it to him that it sounds like “an Irish Avengers”. This is down to the level of talent involved with the thriller, which […]

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“I’m not a fan,” the Oscar nominee told JOE. JOE was on the red carpet at the IFTAs on Sunday night and one question we were asking all the attendees of the award show that spoke to us was who they thought should take over from Ryan Tubridy as host of the Late Late. However, […]

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Having already played Sherlock Holmes’ nemesis Moriarty, Scott is taking on the part of another legendary baddie. Fleabag and Sherlock actor Andrew Scott recently opened up to JOE about the pressure of playing one of literature’s great villains in an upcoming TV show. Scott will star in the upcoming Netflix series Ripley, playing Tom Ripley […]

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She made the comments at the IFTAs on Sunday night where the series she co-created picked up four awards. Apple TV+ Irish series Bad Sisters was one of the big winners at Sunday night’s IFTA awards, picking up four prizes including Best Drama Series. In the run-up to the ceremony, JOE chatted with its co-creator […]

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Marvel fans assemble. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 – the final outing for this particular gang of Guardians – has finally landed in cinemas. You can read JOE’s review of the Marvel blockbuster right here and check out our interviews with some of its cast and its writer-director James Gunn on our YouTube channel. […]

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One of its leads became an Oscar winner earlier this year. Looking for something to watch this Saturday evening? Let us guide you to JOE’s ‘Must-Watch at Home’ pick for this week right here: This Week's Must-Watch at Home… is legitimately one of the best movies of 2023 so far! pic.twitter.com/vb58Jl5lhv — JOE.ie (@JOEdotie) May […]

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An amazing achievement. Horror reboot Evil Dead Rise has reached $100 million at the global box office, making it the highest-grossing movie to be written and directed by an Irish-born filmmaker. Dubliner Lee Cronin, also known for making Irish horror The Hole in the Ground, helmed the fifth entry in the legendary Evil Dead franchise […]

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Did you feel it? An earthquake occurred in Donegal at around 12.30 am on Saturday morning (6 May), experts have confirmed. In a statement, the Irish National Seismic Network (INSN) said that the earthquake had a magnitude of 2.5, meaning it would be classified as minor, and occurred at a depth of approximately 5km near […]

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“Be careful who you follow.” Of all the movie genres, horror seems to be the most reactive – with filmmakers often taking contemporary concerns and trends and quickly twisting them into the stuff of nightmares. For instance, just look at how the rise of vacation rental services like Airbnb has inspired a wave of horror […]

3 years ago

This sounds absolutely incredible. Between his work in the Mission: Impossible franchise and Top Gun: Maverick, the stories of Tom Cruise performing his own stunts have become the stuff of Hollywood legend. That said, Brad Pitt looks like he will be giving Cruise a run for his money with his upcoming Formula One racing movie. […]

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It won Best Irish Film at the Galway Film Fleadh and has a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score. Need something to watch this Friday night? Well, your options include The Late Late Show, one of the best movies of 2023 so far on Disney+ and the 13 films recently added to Netflix (including an acclaimed slasher […]

3 years ago

Have you been to any of these spots? As well as recently revealing what Ireland’s most popular staycation destinations on the service are, Airbnb has unveiled a list of the top 10 trending international destinations for Irish people using the vacation rental service ahead of this summer. Taking the top spot was Corralejo, a town […]

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It comes from the producer of Get Out, The Invisible Man and The Purge. During the worst of the Covid pandemic, plenty of great movies went under the radar  – either due to cinemas being closed or people not feeling like getting into a potentially packed room for a significant amount of time with strangers. […]

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Important information to know as summer approaches. Airbnb has unveiled a list of the top 10 most popular staycation destinations for Irish people using the service. In a statement released on Wednesday (3 May) ahead of what should be a busy summer for the vacation rental company, Airbnb stated that Letterkenny in Donegal was the […]

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Made by the director of Netflix’s Unorthodox, the movie has a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score. Disney+ has just added one of the best movies of 2023 to its service. However, if you need more viewing options, here are the films airing on TV this Wednesday night. Men in Black: International – Film4 – 9pm Chris […]

3 years ago

Stallone will be reprising his role in the sequel that comes from one of the producers of the Fast & Furious movies. Sylvester Stallone’s action thriller Cliffhanger is getting a reboot, with the Hollywood legend set to reprise his role from the original. Stallone starred in the 1993 movie as Gabriel ‘Gabe’ Walker, a former […]

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It is based on a bestselling novel and stars an A-lister. Amazon Prime Video has just added 34 huge movies to its library but if none of these are for you, the following films are airing on TV tonight: Crazy Rich Asians – RTÉ2 – 9pm A Chinese-American professor (Constance Wu) travels to meet the […]

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