Tagged: Movies & News
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Film Welcome to the Machine reveals technology is what it means to be human News
09.05.2013 The impending arrival of filmmaker Avi Zev Weider’s triplets as a result of IVF inspired him to explore the nature of technology and what it means to be human in a new film,... -
IBM Research uses atoms to make world’s smallest movie News
01.05.2013 Scientists from technology giant IBM have employed a two-tonne microscope to make a film with one of the tiniest elements in the universe, atoms. A Boy and His Atom is comprised... -
Irish director’s sci-fi movie ‘Last Days on Mars’ selected for Cannes News
23.04.2013 Last Days on Mars, the debut feature film of Oscar-nominated Irish director Ruairí Robinson, has been chosen for the prestigious Directors’ Fortnight at the 2013 Cannes Film...Tags: Movies, Irish Film Board, -
Funny or Die releases trailer for iSteve, Steve Jobs biopic parody News
03.04.2013 What started as an idea for a fake movie trailer has transformed into a feature-length Steve Jobs biopic scheduled for release on the Funny or Die website on 15 April.Categories: Digital Media, MediaTags: Movies, Steve Jobs, -
Beyond: Two Souls screening as Official Selection at Tribeca Film Festival News
22.03.2013 Quantic Dream has taken its unique brand of interactive cinematic video games to the next level in having its next release chosen as an Official Selection for the Tribeca Film...Categories: Games/Entertainment, Digital Media -
Sky Movies app now available for Android devices News
14.03.2013 Sky has made its Movies companion app available for Android smartphone users. The free app offers a one-stop shop for movies currently showing on Sky Movies and in the Sky Store...Categories: Apps, Digital Media, Games/Entertainment, Mobile, Mobility, Multimedia, Phones, Wireless Communications -
Call of Duty: Black Ops II was biggest-selling entertainment title of 2012 News
13.03.2013 Call of Duty: Black Ops II was the UK’s biggest-selling entertainment title in 2012 with sales of 2.7m copies, according to the Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA) in the UK. -
Oscars 2013 inspire fresh crop of memes News
25.02.2013 Last night's Oscars ceremony honouring the best in filmmaking not only generated huge buzz across social media, but provided fodder for meme makers everywhere. -
Oscar memes worthy of awards News
22.02.2013 Hollywood’s biggest night is approaching and with it, Oscar memes. The 85th Academy Awards – the Oscars - will honour the best in film on Sunday night in Los Angeles, and to get... -
UPC to broadcast Irish indie movies via deal with Element Pictures News
19.02.2013 Cable TV and broadband player UPC is to broadcast Irish indie movies via its On Demand service after striking a deal with production company Element Pictures. -
DVD and Blu-ray are still Hollywood’s big earners, while iTunes dominates online VOD News
01.02.2013 A report on how US viewers are watching films shows that physical discs are still providing Hollywood with plenty of revenue, while Apple’s iTunes dominates next-generation...Categories: Games/Entertainment, Digital Media -
RIM reveals music and video storefront partners for BlackBerry 10 News
28.01.2013 The fightback for RIM begins with BlackBerry 10 and the smartphone maker has revealed major content alliances with major Hollywood studios, broadcast networks and record labels...Tags: Research In Motion, Universal, Warner, Sony, BlackBerry 10, BlackBerry, TV, RIM, Smartphones, Music, Movies -
Irish film The Summit wins Editing Award at Sundance News
28.01.2013 A feature film about one of the deadliest days in modern mountaineering history in which 11 climbers, including Limerickman Ger McDonnell, were killed, won Editing Award: World... -
Sony sells US headquarters building for US$1.1bn News
18.01.2013 Consumer tech giant Sony has sold its US headquarters in Manhattan, New York, for US$1.1bn, in a move to keep the company buoyant as it strives to return to profitability. -
Twitter rolls out Oscars index News
17.01.2013 Microblogging site Twitter has launched an Oscars index, a Twitter page that tracks and measures all the buzz surrounding six categories in the 85th Academy Awards that honour... -
Despicable Me’s John Cohen to produce Angry Birds movie News
11.12.2012 Despicable Me producer John Cohen has been catapulted into the role of producer for the upcoming Angry Birds movie. -
Viral videos of the week – 09/12/2012 News
09.12.2012 We take a look at some of the most-viewed and most-shared videos on the web. This week features some road-worthy canines, a very honest look at The Dark Knight Rises, how to... -
Netflix on Wii U: How it works News
30.11.2012 Netflix subscribers taking home a Nintendo Wii U will be able to access the video streaming service via the new console, with unique features that capitalise on the Wii U’s...Tags: Games Consoles, Consoles, Entertainment, Movies, TV, Video, Nintendo, Wii U, Netflix, Streaming -
Irish film about K2 mountain tragedy ascends to Sundance 2013 News
29.11.2012 A feature-length documentary recalling the deadliest day in modern mountain climbing history when 11 climbers were killed, including Limerick man Ger McDonnell, has been... -
Almost half of UK internet users not sure if they’ve accessed illegal content News
20.11.2012 Nearly half of all internet users in the UK (47pc) are unsure whether the content they are accessing online is illegal, a new survey by telecoms watchdog Ofcom reveals. The...