Culture - March March 2025
'Our community lost a giant': Morgan Freeman honours 'dear friend' Gene Hackman at the Oscars
The 95-year-old veteran actor and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead, along with one of their dogs, at their home in New Mexico on 26 February.
Gúnas and tuxes: The looks from the 97th Academy Awards
Glitz, glamour and eye-catching outfits are always a feature of the biggest night in Hollywood.
The Oscars are just hours away - here's everything you need to know
The 97th Academy Awards will be broadcast live on RTÉ for the first time.
Culture - This year 2025
Police 'keeping everything on the table' in deaths of Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa
- The Santa Fe County Sheriff confirmed the news just after midnight local time (7am Irish time).
- Local media has reported that the couple's dog was also found deceased.
- A prolific star of some of Hollywood's best-known films, Hackman won two Oscars in his career before retiring in 2004.
Amazon wrestles creative control of James Bond from Broccoli family after 25 films
The Broccoli family have produced every Bond film since Dr. No in 1962.
What can the Bafta results tell us about who might win at the Oscars?
Last night’s ceremony saw Conclave beat Anora and The Brutalist to take home the main prize of the night.
Here’s the full list of winners from this year’s Baftas, where Conclave scooped the top prize
After being named in twelve categories, the acclaimed film won best film and outstanding British film.
'It's more than a film': Kneecap director Rich Peppiatt wins ‘outstanding debut’ Bafta
In his acceptance speech, Peppiatt dedicated the award to “everyone who is out there fighting” to have their language respected.
- Irish-produced The Apprentice, about Donald Trump, could also take home a gong.
- Saoirse Ronan is nominated for best actress in a leading role, a tough category this year.
Three Irish restaurants have just won their first Michelin star
The newly starred restaurants are located in Kildare, Galway and Laois.
This low-cost camera system detects cars breaking red-lights and sends details to gardaí
Three students came up with the idea after seeing drivers run red lights on their way to school.