ANIMATION| Target Picks 'Punky' Animation, Royalties Donated to Down Syndrome Education
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Target Entertainment secure global rights to sell Monster Animations' groundbreaking animated series 'Punky', and will give half of royalties to charity. The 20x7 minute series, which was shown on RTÉ Two this summer, is the first ever animated cartoon featuring a lead character with Down Syndrome. more |
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POST-PRODUCTION | Windmill Complete 'The Moth Diaries' Ahead of Venice & Toronto Screenings
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Windmill Lane Pictures recently completed post production work on Director Mary Harron's latest film 'The Moth Diaries' starring Lily Cole (The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus), Sarah Gadon (The Other Me), Sarah Bolger (The Tudors) and Scott Speedman (Underworld). more |
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PRODUCTION| ROSG Shooting 'Scéal Na Gaeilge', Prep for 'Scéal'
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Galway-based production company ROSG are currently in production with 2x52 documentary 'Scéal na Gaeilge' (The Story of Irish). Produced by Ciarán Ó Cofaigh and directed by Diarmuid Goggins, the documentary follows the story of the Irish language from the earliest times to the present day. more |
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FESTIVALS | 'Lotus Eaters' & Lelia Doolan's 'Bernadette' for BFI London Film Festival
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The Programme for the 55th BFI London Film Festival has been announced. This year's Irish line-up includes Steve McQueen's 'Shame' and David Cronenberg's 'A Dangerous Method'- both films starring Irish actor Michael Fassbender; Alexandra McGuiness' first feature 'Lotus Eaters' and Lelia Doolan's inquisitive documentary, 'Bernadette: Notes on a Political Journey'. more |
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PRODUCTION | October Eleven Hunting Ghosts in New 'Cathnafola' Documentary
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October Eleven are currently in the final phase of principle photography with a new feature documentary entitled 'Cathnafola'. Directed by Jason Figgis, 'Cathnafola' explores the haunted Cathnafola House.
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POST-PRODUCTION | Steve Lynch of Stellarsound Scores 'Saving the Titanic'
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Irish composer Steve Lynch of Stellarsound is to score Tile Films' 1x90/2x52 minute feature docu-drama 'Saving the Titanic'.
Lynch has already worked with 'Saving the Titanic' helmer Maurice Sweeney on the historic award winning drama-doc 'Cromwell in Ireland'. more |
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FESTIVALS | 'Broken Tail' at Wildlife Fest, Wins for 'Nothing Nowhere' & 'Paradiso', Irish in Cartoon Tributes
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RTÉ and Monster Animation nominated for Cartoon Tributes, Crossing the Line's 'Broken Tail' double nomination at Wildlife Film Festival, 'Paradiso' wins at Nairobi and 'Nothing Nowhere' wins at Action/Cut Short Film Competition. more |
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ON-LINE | TG4 Reveals 'Ros na Rún' Teen Drama Spinoff 'Na Rúin'
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TG4 are set to launch their new online teen drama 'Na Rúin' this Tuesday September 13th on www.naruin.ie. 'Na Rúin' will be in the Irish language with English subtitles, and is a spin-off of TG4 flagship drama 'Ros na Rún'. more |
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INTERVIEW| Brendan Culleton's 'Congo; An Irish Affair' in Irish Cinemas
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Directed by Brendan Culleton (Diarmaid & Strongbow) and Irina Maldea (The Patriot Game), the Akajava Films' feature documentary tells the story of the Irish State involvement in Congo affairs. We caught up with director Brendan Culleton to find out more about 'Congo; an Irish Affair' ahead of its limited Irish release. more |
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BROADCAST | 'Jack Taylor' Series Two Airs on TV3
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Magma Productions' 'Jack Taylor' is back on TV3 with the first episode airing Thursday September 1st. Directed by Stuart Orme (Merlin), the 4x45 minute series follows private Investigator Jack Taylor (Iain Glen) and his enthusiastic sidekick, Cody (Killian Scott). more |
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INDUSTRY | MEDIA Funding Slate Development at Octagon and Parallel
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Two Irish Production companies - Octagon Films and Parallel Films Productions - have received Slate Funding support totalling €278,703 from the MEDIA Development results for the April 11th 2011 deadline. more |
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- Laura Woods Joins TV3's 'Ireland AM'
- Jason O'Mara in Spielberg produced TV series 'Terra Nova'
- 'Ceist GAA le Hector' Returns to TG4 this September
- BAI Reviews Broadcasting Services Strategy
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