FILM & TV

Cinemagic and NI Connections Announce Sponsorship for Cinemagic Los Angeles Gala

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The award-winning Cinemagic Film and Television Festival for Young People and NI Connections have joined forces for Cinemagic’s Los Angeles Gala on 28th June. The Gala sponsored by NI Connections marks the culmination of a week-long programme for young people from Northern Ireland and Los Angeles who will benefit from talks, tours and masterclasses with […]

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VIBE By Jet2holidays Couples Up With Love Island Again

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Brand remains loyal to Love Island for second year running and will use the brand partnership to target millennials and young adults Advertising campaign will support partnership, alongside host of activity including competitions giving away holidays and once-in-a-lifetime prize – tickets to the Love Island LIVE final The UK’s leading leisure airline, Jet2.com, will fly the Love Islanders home Following

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Popular Local Chat Show Moves To Sky This Monday

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This year, broadcaster Robin Elliott celebrates twenty years of working with local TV Channel NVTV. His weekly chat show Robin Elliott Tonight is currently watched by around 104,000 people each week (Barb figures) on Freeview Channel 7 & Virgin 159. From 5th June the show that features celebrity guests, entertainment news and local music is set

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Patrick Kielty And Carl Frampton To Close Docs Ireland 5

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Docs Ireland 5 will close with a knockout conversation between the newly crowned host of the Late Late Show Patrick Kielty and former champion boxer and mental health advocate Carl Frampton on Northern Irish politics, education and identity.  The announcement comes as Docs Ireland launched its fifth programme packed with over 87 films and events

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Finalists Announced For 2023 RTS NI Television Awards

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The Royal Television Society, Northern Ireland (RTS NI) is delighted to reveal the 37 nominees shortlisted for this year’s prestigious RTS NI Programme Awards, sponsored by Ka-Boom. The winners will be announced at the 8th RTS NI Awards Ceremony which takes place on Thursday 1 June at City Hall Belfast. Fiona Campbell, Chair of RTS NI

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Nerve Centre Launches Its Second Annual Pitch Competition To Win Short Film Funds

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BFI Film Academy Plus at Nerve Centre is offering young filmmakers aged 18–25 the chance to win £500 towards a short film production by entering the annual Pitch Competition — deadline 29 May 2023. As part of their joint responsibilities under Article 2 of the Windsor Framework the three Commissions have launched at today’s event

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Cult Comedy The Big Lebowski Set To Play At Bangor Courthouse This Month

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Cult Comedy Phenomenon,The Big Lebowski is set to arrive at the Bangor Courthouse on Wednesday May 31. Described as ‘trippy’ and ‘outlandish’, the story has become a cult favourite, and follows the adventures of Jeff Lebowski ‘The Dude’, as he is targeted in a case of mistaken identity and has his rug peed on by

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ITV Commissions Second Series Of Bafta-Nominated Comedy The Dry For ITVX

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ITV has today announced the commission of a second season of the critically acclaimed comedy-drama The Dry for ITVX, which will be produced by Element Pictures (part of Fremantle), in association with Fís Eireann/Screen Ireland and ITV Studios, in partnership with RTÉ. Award-winning playwright and BAFTA-nominated screenwriter Nancy Harris (Dates) and acclaimed director Paddy Breathnach

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ITV Commissions Series Six Of The Acclaimed Drama Unforgotten, Starring Sinéad Keenan And Sanjeev Bhaskar, Written And Created By Chris Lang And Produced By Mainstreet Pictures

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ITV has commissioned a sixth series of the successful drama Unforgotten, created and written by award-winning screenwriter Chris Lang and produced by Mainstreet Pictures, following overwhelming audience appreciation. Unforgotten, which first aired in 2015, received widespread critical acclaim and gained a dedicated following on ITV1 and ITVX.  Series five, which concluded tonight on ITV1 (Monday 3

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RTS NI Announce Winners Of 2023 Northern Ireland Student Television Awards

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The Royal Television Society Northern Ireland (RTS NI) Student Television Awards winners were announced tonight (29 March 2023) in the Black Box, Belfast at an awards ceremony hosted by UTV journalist Sarah McKinley with the Joe McKinney Memorial Keynote Speech delivered by leading industry professional Jannine Waddell, MD of Waddell Media. In partnership with Northern Ireland Screen, these awards encourage, nurture and reward

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‘Keepers Of The Lough’ Returns To UTV With A New Series

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A new series of ‘Keepers of the Lough’ is coming to UTV. Set in Strangford Lough, the first series took the viewer on a beautiful voyage of discovery about this enchanting part of the Northern Irish countryside, learning about its people and its habitat. Renowned internationally for its sheer beauty with its marine and nature

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Belfast Film Charity Receives Prestigious LA Accolade At Screening Of New Film

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Cinemagic, a Belfast based film charity for young people, has received a special award from the City of Los Angeles following the screening of Abia, Cinemagic’s newest production that homes in on gender-based violence in the Middle East. Joan Burney Keatings, chief executive of Cinemagic, attended the event in the Consulate General of Mexico in

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Jonathan Ross Is Joined By Liam Neeson, Bella Ramsey, Mel Giedroyc, Munya Chawawa And Lady Blackbird Performs

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On this week’s The Jonathan Ross Show, Jonathan is joined by Oscar nominated actor from Taken, Star Wars, Batman Begins and Schindler’s List Liam Neeson, The Last of Us and Game of Thrones breakout star Bella Ramsey, comedian and Unforgivable host Mel Giedroyc, quick-witted Taskmaster star and comic Munya Chawawa, plus acclaimed singer Lady Blackbird

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Candlelight: 100 Years Of Warner Bros.” Celebrates A Century Of Iconic Classics From The Most Renowned Franchises In Belfast

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In celebration of Warner Bros. Studios’ 100th anniversary, Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment and Fever, the leading entertainment discovery platform, are proud to launch in Belfast “Candlelight: 100 Years of Warner Bros.,” a commemorative international concert series coming to 100 cities worldwide. Part of the company’s global centennial campaign, the series features music from

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Turas Celebrates 10 Years Of Irish In East Belfast

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Irish language project Turas is celebrating 10 years of Irish in East Belfast with a special screening of Oscar nominated Irish film, An Cailín Ciúin (The Quiet Girl), in The Strand Cinema. Founded in 2012 by Irish language advocate Linda Ervine, who was awarded an MBE for her services to the Irish language, Turas is

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Northern Ireland Student Television Awards Celebrates 10th Anniversary As RTS NI Announces Shortlist For 2023 Awards

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The Royal Television Society Northern Ireland (RTS NI) is delighted to announce the nominations for this year’s Student Television Awards, supported by Northern Ireland Screen and the Department for the Communities. Celebrating ten years of encouraging and nurturing student talent in Northern Ireland, the RTS NI Student Awards Ceremony will be hosted by UTV on-screen

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Cinemagic Calls “Action” For ON THE PULSE Festival

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The 5th Cinemagic ON THE PULSE Festival, celebrating the short film genre, funded by the Department for Communities through Northern Ireland Screen, proudly presents a programme of unmissable films for families, schools, young adults and young filmmakers, as well as jury programme and a Talent Lab Masterclass series for aspiring film, television and media creators supported

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Cineworld Celebrates Titanic’s 25th Anniversary Re-Release With Belfast Screening In 4DX

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Feel like you’re the king of the world as one of cinema’s greatest ever stories is back at Cineworld Belfast, located just footsteps away from where the famous ship was built. Titanic in 4DX 3D will have you feeling like Rose at the front of the ship in the arms of Leo as wind effects

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Balmoral Is A ‘Show To Remember’ For The ‘Rare Breed’ Farmers

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‘RARE BREED – A Farming Year’ continues on Thursday night at 8.30pm on UTV.  It’s May and Balmoral is back with a bang. More than 3,000 farmers are competing for the red ribbons. Among them is Katesbridge goat producer, Geoffrey Ringland who has been showing at the show for nearly 30 years, winning many rosettes

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Top 10 Romantic Movies To Watch For Free This Valentine’s Day

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Make a date at home with GREAT! romance this Valentine’s Day. Partners are planning their special nights in – and most are opting to save money and stay at home as the films on GREAT! romance are free. So, here’s to a delicious homemade dinner and getting cozy on the sofa to watch a heart-warming movie with

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New Series Of Robin Elliot Tonight Starts Thursday 26th January On NVTV

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Broadcaster Robin Elliott is back on our TV screens this evening (26th January) with a brand new series of his entertainment chat show – Robin Elliott Tonight! Joining Robin on the first episode of the popular series on NVTV will be Grammy-nominated Songwriter’s Hall Of Fame inductee Beth Nielsen Chapman.  Beth will talking about her new album ‘Crazy Town’,

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Hit Farming Series Rare Breed – A Farming Year Returns To UTV

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The hugely popular and successful ‘RARE BREED – A Farming Year’ returns to our screens next Thursday 19th January at 8.30pm, and it is all change again with new families, new farms and businesses, and new challenges, with some familiar faces thrown in! ‘Rare Breed – A Farming Year’ is the ground-breaking year-in-the-life observational documentary

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ITV Unveils Bumper Line-up of Brand New Programming For Winter 2023 On ITVX & ITV1

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ITV today launches its sparkling winter highlights, promising a winter wonderland of New Year treats featuring a rich variety of drama, brand new entertainment and blue chip factual, on its new free streaming service ITVX and main channel ITV1. Forthcoming drama: Dramas dropping on fresh new free streaming service ITVX include Nolly (ITVX), a brand

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Northern Ireland Short Film An Irish Goodbye in the Running For An Oscar

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Northern Ireland Screen funded short film, An Irish Goodbye, written and directed by Tom Berkeley and Ross White has made it one step closer to an Academy Award. Two hundred short films qualified to be considered for the live action short category and now An Irish Goodbye is one of fifteen that have been selected for a shortlist. The

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Late Night Laughs Coming To UTV With A Brand New Comedy Series

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A brand new series showcasing the vibrant Northern Ireland comedy scene is coming to UTV next week. Called ‘Secrets of the Comedy Circuit’, the four-part series was filmed in front of a live audience in the Belfast Empire Music Hall during their ‘Empire Laughs Back Comedy Club’ nights, now celebrating 30 years. The series showcases

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Belfast International Arts Festival Announces Line-up For 2022

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The Belfast International Arts Festival has announced the line-up for this year’s programme. Established in 1962, the BIAF is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a new extended season of over 300 events that celebrate the best in local and global contemporary art. The season opens on October 5 with the UK premiere of Frank McGuiness’

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Belfast International Arts Festival Announces Lineup for 2022

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The Belfast International Arts Festival has announced the line-up for this year’s programme. Established in 1962, the BIAF is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a new extended season of over 300 events that celebrate the best in local and global contemporary art. The season opens on October 5 with the UK premiere of Frank McGuiness’

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Belfast Super Garden Winner Mary Anne Farenden Displays Talents At Dublin’s Bloom Show This Weekend

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A Belfast woman who was crowned the winner of RTE’s Super Garden this week is exhibiting at Dublin’s prestigious Bloom show. As the winner of Super Garden, Mary Anne Farenden has created a garden space at the Bord Bia Bloom Show which showcases Ireland’s indigenous horticulture, food and drink industry.  But Mary Anne Farenden, 29,

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Belfast Woman Mary Anne Farenden Wins RTE Hit Gardening Show Super Garden

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Belfast woman, Mary Anne Farenden has been crowned the winner of RTE’s 2022 edition of the popular horticulture show, ‘Super Garden’. Mary Anne, 29, made her debut on the show in episode three where she transformed the garden of the Devine family into an enchanted woodland in just five weeks and with a budget of

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Channel 4 Commissions Brand-New Midwifery Series From Lion TV

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Channel 4 today announces a brand-new commission made by Lion Television Scotland, Belfast Midwives (w/t). The 6 x 60-minute documentary series will follow a team of newly qualified midwives at the Royal Jubilee Maternity Service at Belfast Trust, as they document what life is like in one of the toughest, but most rewarding careers. Every year, a

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EastEnders Voted Northern Irelands Favourite TV Theme Tune

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Revealed: The Nation’s Most Memorable Theme Tunes  The most memorable theme tune in the UK is Friends, followed by EastEnders and Coronation Street.  75% of 16-24-year-olds believe that theme tunes used to be more recognisable.  44% of people find that a good TV theme tune plays an important role in the enjoyment of the show. From dramatic instrumentals to

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Belfast Woman Set To Star In RTE’s Super Garden Show Tonight

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Belfast woman Mary Anne Farenden, 29, is set to appear in episode three of RTE’s popular horticulture show ‘Super Garden’ tonight Thursday May 5. The architect graduate, artist and singer joins four other budding designers from across Ireland who are battling it out to secure a coveted garden spot at Ireland’s leading garden festival, Bord

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‘Here Before’ To Tour Northern Ireland with Special Film Hub NI Collective Tour

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Here Before, the debut feature film by Belfast writer and director Stacey Gregg will be touring Northern Ireland in May and June, as part of Film Hub NI’s Collective programme which brings local films to local places. This tense psychological thriller which was written and directed by Stacey Gregg and filmed in Northern Ireland tells the

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Denise Van Outen to Host RTS NI Programme Awards in Belfast

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Multi-talented actress, singer, TV presenter, and musical theatre star Denise Van Outen will host this year’s Royal Television Society (RTS) NI Programme Awards, sponsored by Ka-Boom at City Hall, Belfast on Thursday 26th May 2022. Denise Van Outen has enjoyed huge success on screen and stage since her first break came in 1996 by way of Channel 4’s

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Titanic Crowned The UK’s Favourite Period Drama Movie

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National research has revealed that James Cameron’s Titanic is the UK’s favourite period drama movie of all time. The 1997 blockbuster was chosen by 25% of respondents, with Gladiator (2000) and The King’s Speech (2010) coming in at 18%, marking the top three . The research was conducted by Showcase Cinemas ahead of the release

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RTS Announce Winners of 2022 Northern Ireland Student Television Awards

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The Royal Television Society Northern Ireland (RTS NI) Student Television Awards winners were announced last night in Belfast at an awards ceremony hosted by UTV journalist Stewart Robson with the Joe McKinney memorial keynote speech delivered by BBC NI’s Tessa Fleming.  In partnership with Northern Ireland Screen, these awards recognise the importance of education within the

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Northern Ireland Student Television Awards 2022 Shortlist Announced by Royal Television Society

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The Royal Television Society Northern Ireland (RTS NI) is delighted to announce the nominations for this year’s Student Television Awards, supported by Northern Ireland Screen and the Department for Communities. Now in its 9th year, the Awards Ceremony will be hosted by UTV journalist Stewart Robson on Thursday 31 March at 7pm in the Black Box, Belfast with the

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Showbiz Briefs: Sir Kenneth Branagh’s ‘Belfast’ Receives 7 Nominations In This Year’s Golden Globes

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Sir Kenneth Branagh’s ‘Belfast’ has received 7 nominations in this year’s Golden Globes Awards. The semi-autobiographical drama has received nods for Best Screenplay, Best Motion Picture and Best Director. Several of the film’s actors have managed to scoop some nominations including Ciaran Hinds, Jamie Dornan, and Caitriona Balfe. The scale of nominations is a promising

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