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Future bright for Maghera sisters following appearances in hit television shows

A young girl from County Derry is continuing her journey within the television industry after being cast in two popular shows. Brooke McEldowney is only seven years-old but already she has starred in three different TV series. Back in 2021, the ...

11 Nov 2023 at 21:25

Northern Ireland

Ray Stevenson remembered as ‘beautiful and so thoughtful’ by Ahsoka co star

Rosario Dawson has remembered her Ahsoka co star, the late Ray Stevenson, as “really beautiful and so thoughtful.” The US actress, who plays the title character in the new Star Wars spin-off series, said Stevenson was a very spiritual person ...

23 Aug 2023 at 01:51

Arts & Entertainment

Disney surpasses streaming rival Netflix on total subscribers for first time

Disney has surpassed streaming rival Netflix in the total number of subscribers for the first time, the company’s Q3 reports show. Having gained 14.4 million subscribers to its Disney+ the franchise now maintains a 221 million total ...

11 Aug 2022 at 10:27

Arts & Entertainment

Star Wars star felt ‘peace’ at Disney’s handling of racism

John Boyega says he felt “peace” following Disney’s recent handling of racist backlash to black characters in the Star Wars universe. The British actor said the company’s response to abuse directed at Moses Ingram, who starred in ...

24 Aug 2022 at 12:44

Northern Ireland

First episode of Star Wars spinoff Ahsoka dedicated to Ray Stevenson

The first episode of new Star Wars spinoff series Ahsoka paid tribute to late Northern Irish actor Ray Stevenson. The actor, who plays the villainous Baylan Skoll in the series, died in May aged 58, though no further details ...

23 Aug 2023 at 04:51

Arts & Entertainment

'Generation gap' - Younger people watching seven times less traditional TV than older viewers

Younger adults now watch almost seven times less scheduled TV than those aged 65 and over, new Ofcom research shows, highlighting a growing “generation gap” in viewing habits. A new report from the communications regulator ...

17 Aug 2022 at 11:15

Northern Ireland

Late actor Ray Stevenson appears in new trailer for Star Wars spin-off Ahsoka

Late Northern Irish thespian Ray Stevenson appears in the new trailer for Disney’s upcoming live action Star Wars spin-off series Ahsoka. The actor, who died in May at the age of 58, appears as the villainous Baylan ...

12 Jul 2023 at 01:45

Arts & Entertainment

Netflix knocks Disney+ off perch to reclaim position as world’s largest video streaming service

Netflix has reversed its recent subscriber losses with a summertime gain – ahead of its launch of a cheaper version of the video streaming service which will include ads for the first time. It picked up 2.4 million ...

19 Oct 2022 at 11:31

Northern Ireland

Disappeared victim’s son criticises ‘cruel’ depiction of mother’s death in drama

The son of a woman murdered and secretly buried by the IRA has called the portrayal of her death in a new drama series “cruel”. Michael McConville, who was a child in 1972 when his mother Jean was abducted from ...

20 Nov 2024 at 21:45

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First look at Derry Girls star Louisa Harland in new Disney series 'Renegade Nell'

Derry Girls actress Louisa Harland is set to take on the title role in a new Disney series called Renegade Nell. The star is best known for Channel 4 sitcom Derry Girls where she played Orla McCool. The highly ...

01 Dec 2023 at 14:30

National News

Anthony Boyle: Say Nothing inspired family discussions on the Troubles

Northern Irish actor Anthony Boyle has said Troubles drama Say Nothing led to conversations between children and the parents “who went through it”. The Disney+ series, an adaptation of Patrick Radden Keefe’s ...

07 Oct 2025 at 13:15

Arts & Entertainment

Mickey Mouse predecessor to return to Disney screens for first time in 94 years

Disney has announced its first breakout animated character, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, will return to its studio for the first time in 94 years for a new short film. Oswald, considered to be the predecessor ...

01 Dec 2022 at 15:51

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