Cruise may be more Irish than he thinks!

Tom Cruise is set to discover some exciting new Irish ancestry on his visit to Dublin next week.

The 50 year-old actor is jetting in to the capital next Wednesday to promote his latest flick, Oblivion. Tom is scheduled to be presented a Certificate of Irish Ancestry from the Department of Foreign Affairs, which well and truly confirms Tom's Irish pedigree.

New genealogy research commissioned by The Gathering will be revealed next Wednesday that proves Tom Cruise is more Irish than we thought.

Although the Hollywood actor can trace his roots to Kilteevan, Co. Roscommon through the Mapother family, new in-depth research has revealed that there is another branch of his family that lived in Co. Dublin, a definitive blood line.

Tom Cruise's visit to Ireland will be hosted by Universal Pictures International Ireland. "We are thrilled Tom is returning to Ireland to launch his latest movie, Oblivion. It's a huge bonus that we can share this new information with Tom about his Dublin heritage" said the studio's Irish General Manager, Dave Burke.

Also accompanying Tom on his visit are director Joseph Kosinki and leading lady, former Bond girl, Olga Kurylenko. The premiere, in Dublin's Savoy Cinema, is set to be one of the biggest red carpet events ever seen in the city.

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Easter Sunday TV Highlights

A diverse day of TV viewing this Easter Sunday with tributes to both Andrew Lloyd Webber and the new Pope, Francis I, as well as the brand new BBC drama The Village.

Andrew Lloyd Webber: 40 Musical Years, UTV, 6:30pm

Here's a treat for Lloyd Webber fans: an evening of show-stopping performances, one-off collaborations and insights from the man himself on his extraordinary career. Hosted by Michael Ball, it features a star-studded line-up including Nicole Scherzinger, Kimberley Walsh, Melanie C, Myleene Klass, Il Divo, Tim Minchin and Samantha Barks, who will each perform special versions of some of Lloyd Webber's greatest hits, including songs from Cats, The Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Jesus Christ Superstar and Tell Me On A Sunday.

The Village, BBC 1, 9pm

This brand new drama starring Maxine Peake and John Simm (pictured) charts the life and times of an English village across the past century, as seen through the eyes of one resident. In 1914, twelve-year-old Bert Middleton splits his days between working on the family farm, attending school and having swimming with his older brother Joe. But the farm is a constant struggle for dad John, who has turned to drink, and mum Grace, who sacrifices to hold things together.

Would you belive?, RTÉ 1, 10:30pm

Given the day that's in it - Easter Sunday - after regular favourites The Voice of Ireland and Dragons' Den are well over there's this Would You Believe special report about the new Pope. Before, during and after the Papal conclave, Mick Peelo (pictured, right) was in Rome to hear from leading Catholic thinkers about their hopes and expectations and to witness Pope Francis at work in the first days of his papacy.

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Scorsese for TV Gangs of New York

Martin Scorsese is developing a television series based on his film Gangs of New York.

Revealed this week, the Oscar-winning director is partnering with Miramax for a series which will expand upon the 19th century New York gang culture that was the basis of the 2002 film.

The film was originally inspired by the 1928 real-life events captured in the book The Gangs of New York: An Informal History of the Underworld. Daniel Day-Lewis, Leonardo DiCaprio and Cameron Diaz all starred in the film, which went on to win a BAFTA for Day-Lewis and Golden Globe Award for Scorsese.

In a statement released this week, Miramax confirm the series development. The statement reads: 'The series will draw from the multitude of events surrounding organized gangs at the turn of the century and shortly thereafter in America, not only in New York, but in other cities such as Chicago and New Orleans and the birth of organized crime in America'.

"This time and era of America's history and heritage is rich with characters and stories that we could not fully explore in a two hour film," Scorsese explains. "A television series allows us the time and creative freedom to bring this colorful world, and all the implications it had and still does on our society, to life. I am excited to partner with Miramax in telling these stories".

"No one better exemplifies what the new Miramax is and will be better than Martin Scorsese. His dedication to quality and the art of storytelling continues to excite everyone that works with him and watches his films and television programs. We could not think of a better partner for this project than the creator of the wonderful film on which it is based," stated Richard Nanula, chairman of Miramax and a principal at Colony Capital.

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Brosnan role brought back cancer sorrow

Irish actor Pierce Brosnan has opened up about his new film role dealing with love and cancer, hitting close to home as he recalls his own tragedy of losing his first wife to cancer.

"I went through it all, very publicly," 59 year-old Brosnan explains to The Daily Mail. "Such things draw a mark across your heart and it's always a part of your life. To watch someone you love have their life eaten away - bit by bit, by this insidious and horrid disease - becomes an indelible part of your psyche".

Brosnan's first wife, Australian actress Cassandra Harris, lost her battle with ovarian cancer 22 years ago, aged 43 in 1991. At the time, the couple had one son together, Sean, now a 29 year-old actor living in California, and Harris' two children, Charlotte and Chris, from a previous relationship who Brosnan adopted.

"When I received this script, the challenge of playing this part was not lost on me," Brosnan explains. "I've sat in rooms with doctors and awaited the outcome of examinations, for results to come back. I've opened letters with bad news in them. I know what it's like, I really do".

Brosnan plays Philip in upcoming Danish romantic comedy Love Is All You Need, alongside actress Trine Dyrholm. Hairdresser Ida, played by Dyrholm, is recovering from treatment for breast cancer when she meets widower Philip in the Amalfi Coast.

"An actor has to draw on all his life experiences, good and bad. You have to be vulnerable and sensitive to the circumstances in a script which you know will affect everyone," Brosnan explains. "So I know the pain and the agony of waiting and being powerless".

Since Cassandra's death, Brosnan managed to find love again with journalist Keely Shaye Smith. They married in Mayo in 2001 and had two more children, now aged 16 and 12.

Reflecting, Brosnan says: "Cancer is a very sad thing but you can always take something from every experience. This film is proof of that. I've always been a positive thinker".

"Ups and downs are what life is all about. But the memory of Cassie and her fight against cancer is never forgotten."

Love Is All You Need is released in mid-April.

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Hot Tub Time Machine 2 sets filming date

Hot Tub Time Machine 2 will begin filming this June, it has been confirmed.

Speaking to Collider, Craig Robinson, who played Nick in the original movie, revealed the project's start date, explaining that he has seen an early version of the script.

It was previously reported that Robinson, Rob Corddry and Clark Duke would reprise their roles in the film, but that John Cusack is unlikely to return.

However, Robinson further admitted that "negotiations are still going" on with the cast.

The 2009 original film centred around four friends who are bored with their adult lives.

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Corrie actress wants Katy to go wild

Coronation Street actress Georgia May Foote has said she hopes her character, Katy, becomes more of a wild child and "goes off the rails".

"I don't know if Katy will get any naughtier," Foote told The Sun. "But I hope she does. I'd love her to get really feisty and be a wild child and go off the rails. Any extreme you get to play is always fun".

The 22 year-old actress plays teen mum Katy Armstrong on the cobbles and says "It's nice to see the sexy side of Katy, to see her dressed up and going out to have fun. It's strange being sexy because I've never really done anything like this".

In recent months, viewers have watched as Katy embarked upon a whirlwind affair with Ryan (Sol Heras) and accept an engagement proposal from boyfriend Chesney (Sam Aston).

Katy has come in to her own, Georgia explains, "I've grown up. I feel like I'm finally a woman and it's nice to let rip and show that off. Before, Katy was stuck between being a schoolgirl and a mum and it's nice to have made the jump".

"I feel like she's caught up with me" Foote adds, who recently got engaged to her long-term boyfriend.

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DeHaan talks Spiderman diet

He's set to fill the shoes of James Franco, portraying the character of Harry Osborn in the new Spiderman film, and Dane DeHaan is feeling the physical pressure.

Talking to Vulture recently, the Chronicle actor opened up about having to change his training regime and diet to feel comfortable stepping into the role.

DeHaan discussed the highly-coveted role with Vulture, revealing that he is bulking up to play Osborn.

"I've actually gained, like, ten pounds! I look a million times better with my shirt off than I did two months ago," the actor explained.

"It's about having the stamina and the strength to do a movie like that. It's the longest shoot I'll be doing, and I just want to be ready to do it."

DeHaan added that he is now much more comfortable to go in to the role after seeing a physical change. I'm pretty much ready to shoot. I'm totally good to go. I feel like I'm ready to be Harry Osborn".

Though, he commented further: "It's not about becoming super bulky. It's about becoming fit. Harry Osborn, he's a trust-fund baby. He probably has personal trainers. He probably has someone making his food".

"He's going to look like he works out, so I have to look like I work out - but I don't have to look like Christian Bale as Batman. It's not that extreme. I just look a lot better naked," the actor concluded.

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is due for release in April 2014.

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Voice winner to release autobiography

It hasn't even been a year since she fought off competition from rivals to be crowned the first winner of The Voice UK, but it seems Leanne Mitchell's promises of success may not come full circle.

The 29 year-old singer, who won the first series last Spring, had the live tour featuring the top eight finalists scrapped due to poor ticket sales followed by a debut single, a cover of Whitney Houston's Run To You, which failed to reach the Top 40.

Recent rumours suggest that an album may not surface from the singer. However in a recent blog for the BBC show, Mitchell explains that her album is due out in late May while her focus also lies with an upcoming autobiography she has written, entitled Finding My Voice.

No follow-up single has been scheduled as of yet from the singer.

Her mentor on the show, Sir Tom Jones, has been quick to defend her, saying Mitchell's career is out of her hands. "I think they [Universal] rushed it", he explains.

"The one problem is if you win The Voice, it's out of your hands completely. Because you're signed to Universal Records, with management, agency, the whole thing," Jones added.

"So you can't do much for that person after you've got that person to win. If you want to do something with them further, it's better that they don't win."

The series runners-up, Bo Bruce, Tyler James and Vince Kidd, have had tastes of success with their releases since the series ended.

Series two kicks off tonight at 7pm on BBC 1.

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Lohan dad wants conservatorship

Michael Lohan has spoken out about seeking conservatorship of his troubled daughter's estate.

Lindsay Lohan's estranged father has spoken to Now Magazine, saying "Lindsay's life is out of control. She's living at friends' places, not working and has no-one good standing by her".

"I'd raise the motion of a conservatorship but I don't want control of her money - are you kidding? I'd want the court to appoint the appropriate people."

Lohan is currently in Brazil promoting a clothing line but has been pictured in bizzare situations. The actress appeared in court last week and was charged with a 90-day stint in rehab after lying to prosecutors about violating her probation for a jewellery theft case from 2011.

Michael adds: "What the judge has done with an order for 90 days in lockdown is a good thing - Lindsay needs to get her life back on track. The problem is, they gave her until May 2 to find a place".

"They should've put her in a facility immediately. Lindsay needs daily therapy to address her problems. She needs to be given the chance to get better under supervision.

"I won't stop shouting for my daughter to get help. If you want to save her life, put her in rehab now. If she doesn't go, the consequences are unthinkable."

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RTÉ TEN's Top Telly picks for today

RTÉ TEN's Top Telly picks for Saturday March 30

The Voice returns - from across the pond that is - there's Premier League Action with Darragh Maloney and company, plus you got Rabodirect Pro 12 Live excitement. All on your telly today

The Voice, 7.00pm, BBC One

This year's series kicks off with a group performance by the four coaches, Jessie J, will.i.am, Danny O'Donoghue and, good grief, Tom Jones. For the next few weeks, said judges will occupy the chairs (thrones?) of judgment, that we have been rather familiar these weeks past from our own nail-biting shows. The first of the Blind Auditions happen tonight. Each coach must form a team of twelve artists, and they will use every trick, every name drop, every statistic to persuade the very best to join their team. Once each coach has a full team, they will advise and train them through the remaining stages until one Artist is named The Voice UK. Get earmuffs ready for lots of Whitney- style warbling - it hasn't gone away you know- and soulful young fellows singing songs with two chords. Which might be all you need, although Teenage Kicks, which sounds like the essence of pop simplicity had all of four chords.

Premier Soccer Saturday, 8.30pm RTÉ Two

Presenter Darragh Maloney is joined by Kenny Cunningham and Trevor Steven for highlights and analysis of all the day's Barclays Premier League action including Sunderland v Manchester United, Manchester City v Newcastle United, Swansea City v Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal v Reading. Bound to be an action-packed night with astute analysis and commentary from Kenny and Trevor, who know their stuff.

Ulster Bank League; RaboDirect Pro 12 Live, TG 4, 2.00pm, 6.00pm, RTÉ Two

Fans can look forward to live coverage from the Aviva Stadium of Lansdowne v Clontarf in the Ulster Bank League Division 1A, presented by Joanne Cantwell, kick-off 2.30pm. At 6.00pm, tune in to Rabodirect Pro12 Live, in which Daire O'Brien is joined by Bernard Jackman, Mark McDermott and Shane Horgan for live coverage of Leinster v Ulster from the RDS. Commentary from Hugh Cahill and Ralph Keyes. Kick-off 6.15pm

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Jessie J talks The Voice Series 2

Jessie J has opened up about her second series as a judge on The Voice UK, saying "I know that not everyone is going to like what I say or do".

"Last year I held back because I was aware that the public didn't really know who I was. I'm less bothered this year by what people think," Jessie J tells the Radio Times ahead of the debut of series two of The Voice UK tonight.

"I actually feel a lot more at ease with the role and the show and more confident knowing that I have experience as a coach."

Speaking about her approach towards the next batch of hopefuls, the 25 year-old said "This show is about helping someone become an artist and that's where my strength is... bringing people on, teaching them, not just singing, but how to conduct themselves, how to become aware of themselves".

"I do follow my instincts but it doesn't mean I'm good at it" the singer confesses. "But on the show, I know that not everyone is going to like what I say or do, so I have to trust myself. It's not easy."

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Tennant and Piper back for Doctor Who

David Tennant, Billie Piper and John Hurt are set to return to Doctor Who, comprising of an all-star cast to celebrate the 50th anniversary.

Former Doctor and companion Tennant and Piper will join their current counterparts, Matt Smith and Jenna-Louise Coleman, as well as Merlin star John Hurt in the episode.

Last seen as the Doctor on January 1st 2010, this will be the first time Tennant has reprised his role as the Tenth Doctor. During his reign as the Time Lord, Tennant appeared in three series as well as several specials. He was first revealed as the Doctor in the 2005 series finale, 'The Parting of the Ways'.

(c) BBC/Doctor Who

Meanwhile Billie Piper, who played companion Rose Tyler for two series following the reboot in 2005, will appear in the show for the first time since featuring in Tennant's last episode, 'The End of Time' in 2010.

(c) BBC/Doctor Who

Also confirmed to join the cast is John Hurt who will also co-star in the 3D anniversary special that will form part of blockbuster celebrations, set to take over the BBC. Produced by BBC Cymru Wales for BBC One, the 50th anniversary will be written by Steven Moffat and Directed by Nick Hurran.

Filming for the 50th anniversary starts this week. Meanwhile a brand new series starts on BBC ONE this evening at 6:15pm for a run of eight epic episodes, which officially introduces the Doctor's newest companion, Clara Oswald, played by Jenna-Louise Coleman.

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RTÉ TEN TV Highlights

Good Friday lives up to its name when it comes to TV - if we can't eat meat today at least we can feast are eyes on some hearty cook-ups in the Come Dine With Me Kitchen...

Come Dine With Me, 8pm Channel 4

Practical jokes and less practical cooking are the name of the game in Middlesbrough. Beautician Fay Khatri serves up an East African menu to guests, including Peter Watkins, who refers to himself as the Simon Cowell of the culinary world. But does he have 'The X Factor' in the kitchen? Then there's Kelsey Brown, who tries to encourage her guests to perfect their catwalk pouts. And party boy Dan Senior, who also likes to call himself the 'Bantersaurus Rex'. Not to be missed! Tonight's episode will certainly whet your entertainment appetite.

Six in the City, 11.25pm RTÉ Two

If you're looking for a bit of a giggle - then sit back and relax as you really are in for a treat with Six in the City. As we revisit the first in the series of the Format Farm show, viewers are introduced to three socially incompatible couples, who compete to show each other the ultimate night out in Limerick, Galway and Dublin. The first episode features Naas couple Deborah Reynolds and Sam Stone, Belfast couple Aaron and Justine Watson and Galway couple Mona and Ron.

The three nights include a ghost bus tour, trad music, pottery lessons and the obligatory singing to guests in underwear! It all adds up to a reality TV comedy of manners as the couples terrorise each other with their hilariously mismatched social agendas. As nights out progress, strained politeness turns to incredulity, incredulity to annoyance, annoyance ratchets up into anger and anger to all out war!!

Aniar Aduaidh, 7:30 pm RTÉ One

And so we say thank you for the music! In the final part of her musical journey, Atlan's Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh travels to 2013 City of Culture. Derry, to find out about its rich and varies musical legacy. Mairéad once again takes time out of her busy touring and recording schedule to explore some of the North's most attractive spots and to visit some of her musical friends, who take her to the heart of Ulster's thriving music scene. The best is certainly saved until last in this poignant series and is a wonderful way to reel in the Easter weekend!

Atlan's Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh travels to 2013 City of Culture, Derry

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Bids in for 2fm Big Egg Hunt masterpieces

The final bids are in for RTÉ 2fm's Rick O'Shea and Cormac Battle's Easter egg masterpieces in aid of the Jack and Jill Foundation's Big Egg Hunt.

Over 100 fibre glass eggs were secreted around Dublin ahead of a big charity Egg Hunt and a number of them were decorated by well-known faces such as Guggi, Felim Egan and Rasher, Joe Duffy, Fashion Designer John Rocha, The Strypes and the 2fm presenters.

Their colourful, original hand-painted eggs attracted a lot of attention with DoneDeal agreeing to donate ten percent of all ads placed in April to The Jack & Jill Foundation (plus Console and the Heart Children Foundation) and Battle's egg was sponsored by Paddy Power for €3,000.

However neither of those generous, charity supporting companies get to go home with the egg instead they go to the highest bidder. The winning bidder for O'Shea's egg is Golden Irish Eggs in Castleblayney with a winning bid of €1,800.

The lucky person to go home with Battle's Mr. Bump is Tom Murphy's Garage in Farranfore thanks to their winning bid of €1,900.

Cormac Battle's Mr. Bump and Rick O'Shea's egg are going to good homes for The Jack & Jill Foundation

Speaking to RTÉ TEN, O'Shea said: "To be honest we've both been blown away by the fact that anyone wanted to bid on our eggs.

"We're not artists, we're chancers, frankly. That, combined, they've made so much money for such a worthy cause is brilliant for all concerned."

Battle added: "I am no artist so the fact that my Mr Bump egg has raised so much money is a total shock to me.

"But hand on heart, the biggest thrill is that the current bidders will be giving it to the Cardiac unit in Crumlin's Children's hospital which means an awful lot to me"
For more information about the Jack and Jill Children's Foundation and The Big Egg Hunt 2013 visit www.thebigegghunt.ie

Tune into Rick O'Shea in the Afternoon on 2fm, weekdays from 2pm. http://www.rte.ie/2fm/rick-oshea-in-the-afternoon/

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The Good Wife and Blue Bloods renewed

The Good Wife, Blue Bloods and 2 Broke Girls are among the early renewals ordered Stateside by CBS.

Other shows green lighted to return include Hawaii Five-0, NCIS: Los Angeles, Elementary, The Mentalist and Mike & Molly.

CBS is also in talks with Warner Bros regarding the 11th season of Two and a Half Men, which is expected to return with Ashton Kutcher.

Criminal Minds is also thought to be returning once deals have been finalised, while The Big Bang Theory and How I Met Your Mother have already been renewed.

Not so good news for fans of Vegas and CSI: NY as they are among the notable absentees from the list of renewed shows.

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Oliver Callan back for Bank Holiday fun

Comedy satirist Oliver Callan is back with a brand new Bank Holiday comedy show on Monday 1st April at 1.30pm, RTE Radio 1.

Callan's Kicks is the latest brainchild of the impressionist who rose to fame through his work on RTÉ 2fm's Nob Nation and TV appearances on The Saturday Night Show.

The Monaghan mimic said: "I'm going to continue to tackle official Ireland in Callan's Kicks".

"Politics, sport, entertainment and media figures will feature strongly and the series will focus more on satire with a message rather than cheap gags".

The former journalist who appeared on RTÉ 2fm's Nob Nation and on TV on The Saturday Night Show added: "If Nob Nation was an irreverent teenager, then Callan's Kicks is definitely the more mature adult."

He said: "We won't be holding back for fear of upsetting the rich and powerful, but we won't set out to be nasty or personal either.

"Ireland is still in turmoil and there is still a lot wrong with the State in terms of cronyism, hypocrisy and a failure to punish those who've destroyed the economy and reputation of the land."

Callan is also set to bring his range of characters to the Olympia Theatre, Dublin and the INEC, Killarney in April and May.

Listen back to Callan's Kicks on the RTÉ Radio Player here

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Revenge finale set to "rock Emily"

The creator of US drama Revenge says that the season two finale will "rock Emily to her core".

The show stars actress Emily VanCamp as Emily Thorne - a young woman who returns to the Hamptons to get her own back on the people who destroyed her life.

After an often baffling season two - where things got rather complicated - creator Michael Kelley insists that viewers will see plenty of the storyline wrapped up in the last episode.

He told Entertainment Tonight: "We knew very early on what this finale was going to be, and it's going to rock Emily to her core.

"It will make the whole Initiative storyline resonate emotionally with everyone, so people understand what we've been laying down and why."

He also hinted that Emily will have a lot of self-discovery ahead of her - part of which will include learning more about her framed father.

Kelley added: "I would like to spend a little more time in The Hamptons next season. Get back in touch with that world - especially those Hamptons parties.

"I'm also interested in looking into the idea of nature versus nurture - whether Emily has a mental illness like her mother and if that will manifest.

"Emily is going to have a self-awareness revelation in season three where she needs to confront her father's imperfections [as she] learns new things about her father."

Revenge continues on Tuesdays on RTÉ Two.

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Potter star Richard Griffiths dies

Harry Potter actor Richard Griffiths, who played Vernon Dursley, has died aged 65 following complications during heart surgery.

The Tony Award-winning actor, best known for his roles in films like Withnail and I and The History Boys, died last night in hospital.

His last film roles were in 2011's Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides playing the role of King George II and last year's Hugo. His last stage role was appearing in The Sunshine Boys alongside Danny DeVito last summer in London.

Tributes have begun flooding in for the late actor. Daniel Radcliffe released a statement on the passing of the actor, saying Griffiths was right by his side during pivotal moments in his career, adding "I was proud to know him".

Richard E Grant took to Twitter, writing: 'My beloved 'Uncle Monty' Richard Griffiths died last night. Chin-Chin my dear friend.' Comedian Jack Whitehall wrote 'He was my god father and friend. An amazing, funny and kind man'

Griffiths with Harry Potter co-star Daniel Radcliffe, Radcliffe led the tributes to the late actor, saying "Richard was by my side during two of the most important moments of my career"

The actor is survived by his wife Heather Gibson.

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Ford stays schtum on Han Solo's return

Harrison Ford is keeping schtum about reprising his role in the upcoming Star Wars movies. However he did say, "Ain't it great?" about the return of the beloved space opera.

70-year-old Ford played dashing pilot Han Solo in the original movies, has said that he is not willing to publicly discuss Episode 7 "yet".

He hinted last week that he would return alongside Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher in director JJ Abrams's Star Wars sequel, but he was just a bit Yoda when quizzed about his participation.

"I don't feel anything [about Star Wars Episode 7] at the moment yet," Ford told news agency Associated Press. "I don't even want to discuss [if I will join the project]. It's great. Ain't it great?"

Abrams and Ford first worked together on the 1991 film Regarding Henry which Abrams wrote when he was 24.

"I think he's fantastic," Ford said. "I did his first movie, Regarding Henry, with [director] Mike Nichols. A wonderful talent. Extraordinary guy."

Abrams's upcoming Star Wars Episode 7 comes as a part of Disney's $4 billion purchase of Lucasfilm. It is being written by Toy Story 3's Michael Arndt and is expected to be released in 2015.

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Kodaline remain at No 1 for second week

Dublin act Kodaline are No 1 for a second week in the Irish singles chart with their new EP High Hopes. Over on the album survey, Justin Timberlake keeps Depeche Mode off the top spot.

High Hopes also debuted at No 16 in the UK Top 40 last week. This week's single and album chart is a day early and is a six-day chart. Any sales from today will be carried over to the following week.

Ireland's Top 20 Singles

1 (last week) 1 (this week) High Hopes Kodaline (B-Unique)
4 2 Just Give Me A Reason Pink (Rca)
3 3 Pompeii Bastille (Virgin)
2 4 Let Her Go Passenger (Nettwerk)
8 5 Mirrors Justin Timberlake (Rca)
5 6 Thrift Shop Macklemore & Ryan Lewis (Macklemore)
6 7 What About Us The Saturdays Feat. Sean Paul (Polydor)
7 8 One Way Or Another (Teenage Kicks) One Direction (Syco Music)
10 9 When I Was Your Man Bruno Mars (Atlantic)
9 10 Stay Rihanna Feat. Mikky Ekko (Def Jam)
11 11 Ho Hey Lumineers (Decca)
20 12 Scream & Shout Will.I.Am & Britney Spears (Interscope)
14 13 I Could Be The One Avicii Vs Nicky Romero (Positiva)
12 14 I Knew You Were Trouble Taylor Swift (Big Machine)
19 15 22 Taylor Swift (Big Machine)
16 16 Ready Or Not Bridgit Mendler (Hollywood Records)
24 17 Try Pink (Rca)
15 18 Clown Emeli Sandé (Virgin)
21 19 I Need Your Love Calvin Harris Feat. Ellie Goulding (Columbia)
13 20 I Love It Icona Pop Feat. Charli Xcx (Atlantic)

Ireland's Top 20 albums

1 (last week) 1 (this week) The 20/20 Experience Justin Timberlake (Rca)
2 Delta Machine Depeche Mode (Columbia)
2 3 The Next Day David Bowie (Iso)
4 4 Our Version Of Events Emeli Sandé (Virgin)
5 5 The Truth About Love Pink (Rca)
8 6 The Lumineers The Lumineers (Decca)
3 7 All The Little Lights Passenger (Nettwerk)
7 8 Unorthodox Jukebox Bruno Mars (Atlantic)
9 Comedown Machine The Strokes (Rough Trade)
9 10 Take Me Home One Direction (Syco Music)
10 11 Les Miserables Original Motion Picture Cast (Polydor)
13 12 Awayland Villagers (Domino)
11 13 Babel Mumford & Sons (Island)
15 14 Bad Blood Bastille (Virgin)
6 15 What About Now Bon Jovi (Mercury)
14 16 Unapologetic Rihanna (Def Jam)
20 17 #3 The Script (Rca)
17 18 Up All Night One Direction (Syco Music)
23 19 Mayhem/More Mayhem Imelda May (Decca)
12 20 Islands - Essential Einaudi Ludovico Einaudi (Decca)

Chart courtesy of IRMA

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Dublin Zoo announces Easter plans

With the new series of The Zoo beginning on RTÉ One tonight, Thursday March 28, at 7:00pm, Dublin Zoo has announced its plans for the Easter weekend.

Watch the preview of RTÉ One's The Zoo here.

Dublin Zoo says: "Throughout this special weekend visitors can take part in the Easter festivities to learn all about Easter traditions and discover more about the Zoo's birds and chicks.

"Younger visitors will also get an opportunity to create a piece of Easter magic at the arts and crafts station in the farmhouse and watch the animals receive their tasty Easter treats."

On Easter Sunday there will be a Bunny Disco, with special guest appearance by the Easter Bunny, on the Great Lawn in front of Haughton House.

Dublin Zoo is also scheduling additional keeper talks over Easter. For more details, visit: www.dublinzoo.ie.

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De La Soul and Kodaline for INDIEPENDENCE

Hip hop legends De La Soul and Dublin band Kodaline are among the line up for this year's INDIEPENDENCE festival which takes place in Cork this August.

We Cut Corners, Kodaline, Beardyman, And So I Watch You From Afar, Paddy Casey and The Fratellis will also play over the August Bank Holiday Weekend, August 2nd to 4t at Deer Farm, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork.

As well as music, this year sees three new indoor areas at the festival. The Bier Halle will feature a full craft bar, a games area and an intimate indoor stage. INDIEPENDENCE also introduces the polar opposite Darkness & Light arenas.

Darkness "resembles the beginning of the apocalypse where only new bands remain and the darker side of burlesque comes out at night, Light is where the shinier, happier people reside containing the new Hot Press Hot Spot, spoken word, the silent disco, family activities and the live broadcast centre for Today FM."

INDIEPENDENCE Music & Arts Festival 2013 tickets are on sale now priced at €79 for three days non-camping and €99 for three days with camping. Tickets are available from www.tickets.ie and usual outlets.

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On the Box - TV Preview

Doctor Who, Charlie Murphy, Game of Thrones and a movie-themed strand on RTÉ One - there's a lot to like about and look at over the coming days on TV.

John Byrne's TV choices for the week ahead (Sat Mar 30 - Fri Apr 05)

Pick of the week

Doctor Who (Saturday, BBC One)

The pressure's got to be on here, as the much-loved sci-fi show begins its 50th anniversary celebrations. In this opening episode - entitled The Bells of Saint John - takes up where we left off last time and the Doctor's search for Clara Oswald (Jenna-Louise Coleman) brings him to modern day London, where wifi is everywhere, and it could be said that humanity swims around in a wi-fi soup. But something dangerous is lurking in the signals, picking off minds and imprisoning them. As Clara becomes the target of this rather insidious menace, the Doctor races to save her - and the world, of course - from an ancient enemy. I just fell in love with Saturdays once more.

Star of the week

Charlie Murphy

The Village (Sunday, BBC One)
Not content with being extremely talented, Wexford wonder Charlie Murphy (y'know, Siobhan from Love-Hate) is also making serious waves across the Irish Sea with this new drama for the Beeb. Cast alongside acting heavyweights such as John Simm and Maxine Peake won't do her any harm in what promises to be an epic drama, charting the life and turbulent times of one English village across the whole of the 20th century through the eyes of one individual (something like Heimat, the German serial from 1984). It's written by Bafta-winning writer Peter Moffat, whose CV includes legal drama Silk, which also starred Maxine Peake. So, yes please. This could be very good indeed.
Says Murphy: "I play Martha Lane. She has just moved to the village because her father runs a Methodist Church there. So she's a bit of an outsider at the beginning. She's young and full of energy and morals. She becomes very hands-on with the fallen characters in the village - trying to save their souls, but with all this she's still a young woman."

Starting this week

Game of Thrones (Monday, Sky Atlantic)

Back for a third round of sex, death and intrigue: get ready to return to Westeros as the latest season of the acclaimed Game of Thrones comes to Sky Atlantic just a day after its US broadcast. Not a fan myself, but I know I'm in a tiny minority. In the first episode, King's Landing continues to be a cesspit of manipulation and machinations and Sansa, growing in confidence under the watchful eye of the Machiavellian Littlefinger, is keen to join in. Elsewhere in the capital, Tyrion is after his just rewards for the part he played in the Battle of the Blackwater, but with his menacing father Tywin now commanding Joffrey's ear as well as the fearsome Lannister forces he'll be lucky to be given even the leftover morsels from the ever-more terrifying boy-king's plate. Hmm. I'm bored already.

Also starting this week:

The Consumer Show (Tuesday, RTÉ One)
Keelan Shanley returns (without the bould Eddie Hobbs) to lead a team that includes Bill Tyson and newcomers Kathriona Devereux and Tadhg Enright to take up issues facing Irish shoppers.

The Voice UK (Saturday, BBC One)
You know the drill. It's the same karaoke-fest as the Irish version, but it's got Danny O'Donoghue instead of Bressie in the judges' seats - plus Tom Jones and Will.i.am. Ant & Dec are on elsewhere . . .

Scott & Bailey (Wednesday, UTV)
Suranne Jones and Lesley Sharp return as the formidable crime-fighting duo in eight new episodes - first up, a worried neighbour knocks on Janet's door as a neighbour's home smells like trouble.

Touch (Tuesday, Sky 1)
However did they manage a second season of this nonsense?

Ending this week

One Born Every Minute (Wednesday, Channel 4)
17-year-old Beth prepares to give birth to the baby she shares with Dominic, the guy she met in McDonalds. If it's a boy, will they call him Ronald?

Drama of the week

Elementary (Tuesday, Sky Living)

Great fun, this, although some weeks you have to groan at the clues Sherlock discovers ('This is a paw-print from a dyslexic, grey-haired Afghan Hound - of which there are only two in all of Manhattan'). Holmes is usually the one in this show nursing a slapped wrist, but this time Detective Marcus Bell is in the firing line. Shot at from a moving car, he survives unharmed and immediately begins pursuing the owner of the vehicle, a local criminal who's no ordinary street thug. Sherlock and Joan initially think it is a clear-cut case of revenge at the hands of one of Bell's past arrests. But when the chief suspect is found dead and the evidence implicates their NYPD colleague, Holmes and Yoko must figure out whether Marcus is being framed - or guilty as charged.

Comedy of the week

The Middle (Friday, Sky 1)

One of the sweetest shows on TV, The Middle features a host of great characters, but the best of all - the supremely optimistic Sue Heck - is played with tremendous enthusiasm by Eden Sher. This week sees Mike and Frankie start to feel guilty about not being able to spend enough quality time with Axl, Sue and Brick, so they decide to dedicate each day of a three-day weekend to one of them. Axl who chooses to go paintballing, Sue plans an exhausting itinerary consisting of 17 separate activities, while all Brick wants to do is attend the Planet Nowhere sci-fi book convention - far, far away.

Documentary of the week

See You at the Pictures (Monday, RTÉ One)

This Easter RTÉ celebrates Ireland at the Movies with a series of documentaries, films and performances that highlight the central role that the cinema plays in Irish life. This new initiative celebrates the influence of Ireland on Hollywood and the big screen - bringing viewers some of the best acclaimed Irish films and special events by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra.
See You at the Pictures is a brand new, feature-length documentary which looks at movie-going in Ireland throughout the decades.

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Less Bruce Forsyth on next Strictly

Bruce Forsyth has hinted that he could reduce his role on the next run of Strictly Come Dancing.

The 85-year-old presenter admitted that he has struggled to cope with the demands of the popular BBC One show.

"We've got a meeting [about the show] tomorrow," he said during an appearance on ITV show Loose Women. "There could be some other little ways of doing it, because it is hard.

"I'm not getting any younger," he added. "This always comes up because of my age."

Forsyth also said that he would like to see the current Mayor of London Boris Johnson appear as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing.

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Corrie's Karl is only getting started

Fans of Coronation Street have seen a dark side to Karl Munro in recent weeks and the actor who plays him, John Michie, has said there's more in store! Warning: Spoiler Alert!

Over 10 million people tuned in to see Karl try to burn down the Rovers Return in retaliation for Stella's relationship with Jason Grimshaw which has resulted in one death (firefighter Toni Griffiths) and Sunita Alahan is fighting for life in hospital.

Speaking to Digitalspy, Michie had this to say about playing the 'new' Karl: "The first thing is that it's really interesting to play. Karl now has these strange thoughts in his mind all the time. There's a lot more going on in Karl's head, so I'm enjoying that side of it.

"I suppose it's also enjoyable because it creates great situations with the other characters. At the moment, the audience knows what's going on but the other characters don't, and I think that's always fun for the viewers."

Just some of the mayhem that Karl unleashed when he burned down the Rovers Return

He shared his view on what Karl is hoping will happen to Sunita: "It's strange, because like I said, Karl doesn't want to be responsible for anyone's death. However, at the same time, he knows that Sunita has the knowledge to put him down. If she exposes what he's done, he'll go away for a long time - if not for life. Karl is struggling within himself and he is prepared to let Sunita go to save himself.

"Karl's an operator - he always has been and always will be! He actually doesn't find it that hard to physically hide his guilt. The only thing is that he is suffering incredible emotional turmoil from the guilt that he feels."

Michie also hints at further interesting drama and danger for Jason because he suspects that Karl was the fire starter: "Jason tries to wind Karl up a bit, which is a bit dangerous considering the state that Karl's in!

"He's definitely someone who Karl is beginning to hate more and more. I think Jason needs to watch his step!"

Poor Stella could also be in danger: "Karl is definitely making the moves on Stella, in a slightly obsessive way.

"He's trying hard to calm himself and be as normal as possible. However, because he's in such an emotional state, he finds it hard to approach Stella in a natural, normal way."

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EastEnder discusses baby bombshell

One of the stars of EastEnders has been discussing next week's episode where their character receives unexpected baby news.

Warning: spoiler alert!

Kirsty (Kierston Wareing) tells Max (Jake Wood) that she is expecting his child.

Actor Wood told Inside Soap: "Max is deeply shocked when Kirsty blurts out that she's pregnant and his initial reaction is one of disbelief.

"Max can be a very good husband when he needs to be. He's an old-fashioned man and he'll stick up for those he loves. That's something Kirsty's never had in a relationship and it means a lot to her. However, a baby is not something that Max would wish for at this moment in time."

Wood added: "Max is a good dad and he loves his kids, but having a baby with Kirsty is not something he wants right now. This could ruin any chance for him to get back with Tanya (Jo Joyner)!"

The scenes will air on BBC One and RTÉ One on Friday April 5.

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Watch RTÉ TEN News

In this week's TEN News Jamelia shares her view on Irish guys and Trance stars James McAvoy and Rosario Dawson talk about their new thriller.

Watch RTÉ TEN News here

Irish guys are in luck as single girl Jamelia, one of The Voice of Ireland coaches, is a big fan of them and she reveals the key to winning her heart on a date.

Stars of Oscar winning Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle's new thriller Trance, James McAvoy and Rosario Dawson tell TEN's Harry Guerin why people should see their film - but whatever you do, don't watch the trailer!

Regular Irish visitor Jeffrey Archer, who even honeymooned here over 40 years ago, shares one of his more memorable Irish encounters.

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Wachowskis' thriller for Netflix

A new sci-fi thriller from the acclaimed directors of Cloud Atlas and The Matrix trilogy is coming to Netflix.

The internet-based TV network will bring Georgeville Television's Sense8 - a global tale of minds linked and souls hunted - exclusively to its members to watch instantly in late 2014.

The ten-episode first season will mark the first move into television by the Wachowski siblings, whose movie CV includes The Matrix trilogy, V for Vendetta, Speed Racer and Cloud Atlas.

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The Frames movie gets release date

The Frames: In the Deep Shade, a feature film documenting the enduring Irish band, has been confirmed for an Irish cinema release on April 19.

Shot by photographer Conor Masterson over 18 months, the film received its world premiere at the recent Jameson Dublin International Film Festival.

Masterson, who has photographed The Frames since 1998, bills the film as "a stark portrait of an extraordinary band", who have played together for over 20 years.

"When the 20th anniversary was approaching I suggested filming at one of their smaller gigs, to get some footage in a more intimate venue, close up," he said. "Glen [Hansard, The Frames frontman] had seen a personal art film I made in Paris and suggested I make a film with the same loose, roaming aesthetic.

"From the very beginning I decided this was a poetic film that would not be afraid to take liberties with linear narrative. What appealed to me was the chemistry and the family spirit that they all have."

In the film, Hansard explains why The Frames have worked together for so long: "You have to double-up on any eye contact with this band. To use the old analogy of robbing a bank, it's a tight operation and if you get it wrong somebody's gonna get hurt."

The film will open at selected cinemas, including the Light House Cinema Dublin and Triskel Cork, on April 19 ahead of screenings at selected locations around Ireland.

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Songs revealed for Sunday's Voice

The songs and singers for the third live show of The Voice of Ireland on Easter Sunday on RTÉ One have been announced, with coach Bressie the special musical guest on the night.

The show will again be broadcast on Sunday March 31 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, with the results included in the two-hour programme.

Easter Sunday's show will see two singers from each team perform. Their final scores will be a combination of viewers' votes and coaches' marks. However, the coaches cannot mark their own acts.

The four highest placed acts (votes and marks combined) will go through to the next round, with the singer with the most votes from the remaining four also making it through.

The singers and songs for Sunday are:

Team Jamelia
Wayne Beatty, (22), Dublin - Ne-Yo Closer

Róisín Carlin, (20), Donegal - Amy Winehouse Tears Dry on their Own

Team Kian
Ray Scully, (24), Dublin - Massive Attack Teardrop

Andy MacUnfraidh, (28), Dublin - Aerosmith Dream On

Team Sharon
John Gaughan, (18), Galway - Jake Bugg Lightning Bolt

Mark Gildea, (43), Meath - Olly Murs Army of Two

Team Bressie
Sinéad O'Brien, (18), Dublin - Passenger Let Her Go

Shannon Murphy, (18), Cork - AC/DC You Shook Me All Night Long

For more on The Voice of Ireland, click here.

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RTÉ TEN's Top Telly picks for today

Colin follows the blue sharks off Cork in Living the Wildlife; there's the curious incidents of the Drake in the night-time in 666 Park Avenue; Oh, and Chesney's having a bad day at work in Shameless.

RTÉ TEN's Top Telly picks for Tuesday, March 26

Living the Wildlife, 7.00pm RTÉ One

Colin takes to the high seas in search of blue sharks off the coast of Cork. Setting out from Kinsale, he joins skipper Butch Roberts on an angling trip. Not too long ago, blue shark angling in Ireland was a brutal affair in which caught sharks frequently died on board ship, but thankfully, times have changed. Irish anglers now contribute to one of the largest tagging programmes anywhere in the world, catching and releasing sharks after fitting them with tags supplied by the Irish Fisheries Board and recording measurements for research purposes. This has been extremely useful in compiling a database of shark numbers and sizes off the coast of Ireland.

666 Park Avenue, 10.00pm ITV2

The curious goings-on at The Drake on Park Avenue - (where evil, obsession and the supernatural are all included in the rent)- continue apace. The aftermath of the Dorans' Halloween party leaves everyone with a kind of psychic hangover. Jane is devastated by the lack of support not only from the detectives investigating the case, but from Henry, leading to repercussions in their relationship. Meanwhile, Dr. Evans, who suffers from a gambling addiction, becomes beholden to Gavin in order to pay off a large debt. Finally, Gavin tracks down the person responsible for endangering Olivia and stealing his property. He is determined to end the trouble, or risk losing The Drake and everything he owns. And in one horrifying moment, Jane pieces together how is she is connected to the history of the building.

Shameless, 10.00pm Channel 4

Chesney's having a rough day at work. His chillers have broken, but on the hunt for replacements he meets Remona, a feisty Muslim pharmacist. Within no time he decides to refit Chesco, add a chemist and give Remona the job of running it. But has he acted too rashly? When Avril loses her job, Patreesha insists that she goes to work at the car wash she owns with her husband, Bernard. But Patreesha is in for a shock when she investigates their business further. Elsewhere, Kassi, Shane and Jamie are suited and booted for a big night on the town, but things don't go according to plan.

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Saoirse Ronan challenged by The Host

Saoirse Ronan has said that playing the part of two characters in The Host was challenging.

The 18-year-old Irish actress, who plays the part of a girl whose body is taken over from an alien soul, admitted that it was a difficult role to take on.

Speaking to MTV, Saoirse said: ''It was challenging but it was great at the same time because I'm either playing one or I'm playing the other, or I'll switch between the two in one scene.

''So you'll map that out a bit whenever that happens.''

However, Saoirse did explain that she did enjoy taking on the challenge of playing two people living in one body, adding: ''I really liked it because for the majority of the shoot, I was playing Wanda, who's - she's a great character to play, but she's a perfect Soul and doesn't really feel any negative emotions.

''So I could go from playing the perfect being to someone who's a real fighter, who's really kinda gutsy, who has a mouth on her, and it was really nice to be able to do that.''

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Fisher opens up on Cohen marriage

Isla Fisher has opened up about her marriage to comedian Sacha Baron Cohen.

The actress discussed their relationship in an interview with C magazine, saying: "It's definitely not a normal relationship. You know there have been times in the past with the guerrilla style film making of Borat and Bruno where there were surreal conversations: 'How many people are suing us? Are you wanted in any states? Are you alive?'"

Fisher, who converted from the Methodist religion to Judaism after marrying Cohen, also spoke about her new religion, saying: "I love the focus on family, food and laughter. You know, I didn't get to go to university because I've been acting since I was a kid.

"So for me, studying theology was also fascinating. I love Judaism."

The couple are parents to two daughters, five-year-old Olive and two-year-old Elula, which has changed Fisher's approach to her filming career.

She explained: "It's all about location because of the kids. Then it boils down to the filmmaker and the role and the cast. It's definitely different than it used to be. Location wasn't even a consideration, unless it was Syria or somewhere.

"I breastfed both my kids for two years so, you know it was very tiring emotionally and physically. I'm not sure I'd want to do another lead at this juncture in my life. It's why ensemble pieces are so attractive to me."

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Irish actor Dormer on Game of Thrones

Irish actor Richard Dormer has spoken to RTÉ TEN about his role in the third season of HBO's Game of Thrones.

The show, which returns to Sky Atlantic on March 31, will see the actor take on a part in the hugely successful fantasy series.

Dormer explained: "I play Beric Dondarrion who is the leader of the Brotherhood Without Banners and I have a flaming sword.

"Most of my scenes were with Rory McCann who plays the hound and Arya Stark as well, and Paul Kay who's brilliant."

The actor also spoke about being part of such a lavish production, explaining: "It was like being on a huge film set you know, I mean the attention to detail - it's HBO they really know what they're doing. The script is amazing, the actors are brilliant, it's just a dream come true."

Dormer is also starring in the new film Good Vibrations about Belfast music legend Terri Hooley which is out in cinemas this Friday, March 29.

You can watch our interview with Richard Dormer by clicking the link on the left.

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Freemann's partner joins Sherlock

Martin Freeman's other half Amanda Abbington has joined the cast of Sherlock.

Fans have taken photos and filmed Abbington alongside Benedict Cumberbatch shooting scenes for the BBC drama in Bristol.

Last Monday (March 25th) she was spotted taking part in a scene, from new episode The Empty Hearse, that involved her character running to a bonfire with Cumberbatch's Sherlock Holmes.

Abbington's TV CV include Mr Selfridge, Doc Martin and Being Human, and she first met Freeman in 2000 on the set of the film Men Only.

Season two of Sherlock - which ended with the much-talked-about rooftop jump cliffhanger - aired over a year ago. The third run is expected to air on BBC One at the end of 2013 or early 2014.

Click here to see a YouTube video of the bonfire scene from Sherlock.

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McAvoy: 'See Trance, but don't watch trailer'

With director Danny Boyle's twist-filled thriller Trance opening in Irish cinemas tomorrow, Wednesday March 27, star James McAvoy has told RTÉ TEN that viewers should go to the movie without having watched the trailer in order to maximise the surprise.

During the course of RTÉ TEN's interview with McAvoy, the actor discussed the modern malaise of viewers wanting to know everything about a film before they arrive at the cinema, and that Trance is a great reminder that the best movie experiences are often when you take your seat knowing very little.

McAvoy said: "I was one of the lucky people that saw Black Swan thinking that it was just a movie about ballet dancing. And what an amazing surprise and treat to go, 'Oh right, so it's about ballet dancing; oh right, it's also about a messed-up ballet dancer; oh right, it's about a mental case ballet dancer; oh my God it's about an absolute nut job!'

You can watch RTÉ TEN's interview with McAvoy by clicking the link on your left (warning: contains clips from movie!).

"And so, movies like that do need to be protected, because you will have such a good time in the theatre if you don't do anything else but look at this [Trance] poster and go, 'Danny Boyle. This poster. That's enough'. Because, y'know, Danny Boyle doesn't get it wrong. He doesn't disappoint; he doesn't make bad movies and he doesn't make movies that are anything less than... individual, singular, bold, brave, challenging that leave you going, 'Woah, woah, woah!'

"So that's enough. Don't even look at the trailer! I shouldn't say that; I'll get into trouble! Don't do any of that stuff: just go and see the film because Danny will deliver."

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Four more go on Voice of Ireland

It was another night of tough choices for the coaches on The Voice of Ireland on RTÉ One on Sunday as four more contestants were eliminated from the show.

Jennifer Moore, Karl Sheridan, Stephen Hudson and Terri O'Reilly did not make it through to the next round.

Sunday night's show again saw three singers from each team perform. Coaches Bressie, Sharon Corr, Kian Egan and Jamelia then awarded marks out of 10 and viewers' votes were added to these marks.

The artist from each team with the highest score automatically went through to the next stage, but the two remaining acts had to face their coaches - who then decided who they wanted to save.

On Team Jamelia, Keith Hanley topped the poll and went straight through, with Jamelia choosing to save Wayne Beatty and send Jennifer Moore home.

Kelly Mongan had the highest score on Team Kian, with coach Egan choosing to save Ray Scully over Karl Sheridan.

Tammy Browne had the highest score on Team Sharon, and coach Corr chose to save John Gaughan over Stephen Hudson.

On Team Bressie, Sinéad O'Brien had the highest score, and coach Bressie put Andrew Mann through to the next stage, with Terri O'Reilly going home.

For more on The Voice of Ireland, click here.

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Emmerdale's Cameron likely to kill again

Emmerdale star Dominic Power has hinted that his character Cameron Murray will kill again.

The 39-year-old soap star was involved in a murder storyline as part of the show's 40th anniversary live plot, which saw him kill off Carl King and mechanic Alex Moss.

Speaking on Daybreak, Power hinted that he could be responsible for more deaths in the future, saying: "What I've been told I can tell you is that I probably will murder again. What I can also tell you is that if anyone's asking for it right now, it's Robbie!"

When asked if his character will ever get his just desert, he replied: "At some point, yeah, no doubt."

Power further explained that he was delighted to show a different side to his character, adding: "Sometimes I read the scripts and I think, 'Cameron - we need to talk, mate! This is getting a bit too much!'

"It's brilliant, and the best thing about Cameron is that he started off as quite an everyman, a nice guy, a family guy - he was okay. And through the situations, he's turned into this horrible villain! So he's complicated and it's nice, because it's not just black and white simple."

Emmerdale airs weeknights at on TV3 & UTV.

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Corrie resident is break-in victim

A Coronation Street resident will become the victim of a break-in on the soap next week.

Warning: spoiler alert!

The show's website says that pregnant Tina (Michelle Keegan) returns home to find the door has been forced open and her flat ransacked.

Gary (Mikey North), whose child Tina is carrying, arrives on the scene and realises that while Tina is talking tough, she is badly shaken.

But how will Tina react when Gary's partner Izzy (Cherylee Houston) insists that he stay the night with Tina to make sure she is ok?

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Six in the City kicks off tonight

Reality show Six in the City starts its first season tonight (Monday) on RTÉ Two.

Every week three socially incompatible couples compete to show each other the ultimate 'Big Night Out'.

The first episode features Naas couple Deborah Reynolds and Sam Stone, Belfast couple Aaron and Justine Watson and Galway couple Mona and Ron Wise vying for the prize of a weekend abroad.

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Simon Delaney to make RTÉ 2fm debut

Actor Simon Delaney will stand in for Ryan Tubridy on RTÉ 2fm on Good Friday, March 29, and from Tuesday April 2 to Friday April 5.

IFTAs host Delaney said of his guest presenter role: "I've always been a big fan of morning radio, and am very excited about sitting in the hot seat on 2fm.

"I know I'm about to go on a steep learning curve, but with the help of the listeners, some chocolate, and a large tea, we'll get there together... Bring it on!"

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Bryan Singer discusses X-Men exit

Bryan Singer has opened up about his departure from the X-Men franchise.

The 47-year-old filmmaker, who directed the first two instalments in the X-Men series, decided not to return for the third outing, in favour of taking on Superman Returns.

Speaking to the Metro about his decision to work on new projects, Singer said: "I've never told anybody this, but I found the whole letting go of the characters for X-Men 3 so traumatising that a friend, who shall remain nameless, had to take me to a secret location and show me the reels so far. Just so I could make my peace with it."

Singer, who recently worked on Jack the Giant Slayer, is now set to rejoin the X-Men series for the first time since X2, with X-Men: Days of Future Past.

X-Men: Days Of Future Past is marked for release on 18 July 2014.

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Win tickets to see The Killers in Phoenix Park

The Killers are the latest big name act to be announced for a show in Dublin's Phoenix Park this summer. Support comes from the wonderful Frank Ocean, Two Door Cinema Club and Californian newcomers HAIM and we've got a set of double tickets to give away!

Tickets for the show on Saturday, July 13th go on sale this Thursday morning at €61.50 but in advance of that you can enter our competition.

The Killers returned in 2012 with their new album Battle Born and they played Electric Picnic last summer and also shows in Belfast and Dublin earlier this year.

Double Grammy award winner Frank Ocean is also on the bill for the Phoenix show and it will be interesting to see him play his stunning album Channel Orange in a live setting.

Frank Ocean set to play The Phoenix Park this July

Local lads Two Door Cinema Club are also playing on the bill which is completed by BBC Sound of 2013 winners HAIM who release their debut album this Spring.

Sounds like a good day out. To be with a chance of bagging those double tickets simply answer this question and send your details to the following e mail with "The Killers" in the subject line:

entertainmentonline@rte.ie

What is the title of The Killers' most recent album?

Closing date for entries is midnight on April 2.

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Tom Daley wants to see Louis Walsh in Speedos

Olympic diver Tom Daley has said that he thinks it would be funny to see Louis Walsh in Speedos for the second series of Splash!.

Speaking to Digital Spy, the 18-year-old athlete joked that he would like to see the X-Factor judge in Speedos.

Daley said: "[I'm] really excited. The first series did pretty well and I'm looking forward to doing it again, improving it and making it even better, and to see if we can get the viewing figures up even more.

"Someone said to me a few months ago about how hilarious it would be to see Louis Walsh doing it, and ever since I've had an image of seeing Louis Walsh trying to dive off a board.

"He would be funny to try and teach how to dive! Louis Walsh in his Speedos!"

Splash! was renewed for a second series back in February.

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JJ Abrams talks about new Star Wars film

Director JJ Abrams says he is just getting started on the new Star Wars episode 7 film and as yet there are still more questions than answers.

Speaking to Empire magazine, JJ discussed the similarities filming the new instalment of the beloved space opera has with his other project, Star Trek Into Darkness.

"Though I came at both [films] from very different places, where they both meet is a place of, 'Ooh, that's really exciting'." he said.

"And even though I was never a Star Trek fan, I felt like there was a version of it that would make me excited, that I would think, 'That's cool, that feels right, I actually would want to see that'.

"It's a similar feeling that I have with Star Wars. I feel like I can identify a hunger for what I would want to see again and that is an incredibly exciting place to begin a project.

"The movies, the worlds could not be more different, but that feeling that there's something amazing here is the thing that they share."

He added that one veteran director was very supportive in his valiant decision to take on two mammoth sci-fi flicks at the same time.

"I will say that Steven [Spielberg] was very encouraging of Star Wars. It's funny because I talked to him about it and it turned out he knew all about what was going on."

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Eastenders star praises gang storyline

EastEnders star Clare Perkins, who plays Ava Hartman on the hit soap, has praised the show for covering the issue of street gangs.

Speaking to The Sun, Perkins explained that she can personally relate to the storyline: "I've always lived in London, and there have been times when it felt like you were waking up every day to the news that another young person had been stabbed.

"I have known youngsters who have lost their lives. I don't want to get too personal about it, but it is something that I'm passionate about. It's just senseless.

"I think it's really important for EastEnders to raise the issue of gangs."

Perkins, who recently had her contract extended by six months, added that she really feels at home on set. "I feel really settled in. I've really bonded with Khali Best, who plays Ava's son Dexter. We have such a laugh - I call him son and he calls me mum!

"It's also been great to work with Patsy Palmer [Bianca] on this storyline. Patsy is nothing like Bianca at all, she's really sweet and really funny."

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Mel C dismisses Spice Girls TV show rumours

Melanie Chisholm has dismissed reports that the Spice Girls are planning to find a replacement for Victoria Beckham in a new TV talent show.

The 39-year-old singer has taken to her Twitter page to set the record straight, writing: "It seems there are some very peculiar stories in the press today. I haven't seen one that's true yet!"

The five-piece girl group made up of Geri Halliwell, Emma Bunton, Victoria Beckham, Melanie Brown and Melanie Chisholm last performed together at the Closing Ceremony for the London Olympics last summer.

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Daft Punk RAM the point home on new album

French disconauts Daft Punk have released the title of their new album. Random Access Memories will be released on May 21 with Chic legend Nile Rogers producing.

The 13-track album is the follow-up to the French duo's soundtrack for Tron: Legacy, released in 2010. Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo's last studio album was 2005's Human After All.

Music site Pitchfork reports that disco pioneer Giorgio Moroder and Panda Bear are also expected to be involved with the new album.

Watch a teaser for the new album here.

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Aguilera gives advice to Justin Bieber

Christina Aguilera has offered advice to Justin Bieber, suggesting that he step back from the limelight.

The 32-year-old star and former Voice coach, has urged the embattled teen to take a break in an attempt to quash the negative press attention he has been receiving in recent weeks.

Speaking to HollyScoop, Aguilera said: "You live life and it's hard to grow up in front of a camera. You learn as you get older to take moments for yourself, step away from the camera, re-inspire yourself as an artist, rejuvenate and refresh."

Aguilera said that the Beauty and the Beat singer has the right to defend himself: "I would tell [Bieber], don't let anything morph you or push you around or have you be something you're not.

"I've always been really honest and true to my own roots and been really grounded, not letting myself stray too much."

Bieber is currently on his Believe world tour.

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Corrie's Kirsty gives fans nightmares

Coronation Street star Natalie Gumede, who plays Kirsty Soames on the popular soap, has revealed that her character gives fans "nightmares".

The 29-year-old actress, who recently filmed her exit scenes, was involved in a domestic abuse storyline that saw her character abusing her ex-fiancé Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall).

Speaking to The Mirror newspaper, Gumede revealed that fans have had nightmares over her character, saying: "I've officially become the stuff of nightmares.

"A lot of people have told me they've had dreams where Kirsty was threatening them in some terrible way.

"I suppose I should be flattered as an actor, but I can't say I've taken it as much of a compliment!"

Natalie also stated that she agrees with viewers who believe that her character should be punished for her treatment of Tyrone over the past year.

She further pitched in: "The audience wants justice for Tyrone, and I fully agree. Soap justice demands that the baddie gets their comeuppance eventually.

"Ty has been the victim for too long and Kirsty is way past the point of redemption."

Gumede recently said that she would be open to returning to Coronation Street at a future date.

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Bennett to record jazz album with Gaga

Tony Bennett and pop sensation Lady Gaga are set to record "a big swing album" together.

Speaking to Rolling Stone, during a dinner at Amy Winehouse Gala and Inspiration Awards, the 86-year-old crooner explained that he and Gaga "have it all worked out already on paper."

Bennett and Gaga teamed-up on The Lady Is a Tramp for his Grammy-winning, platinum-selling 2011 Duets II album.

The Good Life singer called the 26-year-old pop sensation a "wonderful person and a great talent."

He added that he wants to work with Gaga because "she's quite different," while praising the Born This Way singer for being an impressive business woman.

When asked if he has plans to record other albums beyond this project, Bennett said: "It's the best time of my life right now. I'm 86 years old and I really feel like I'm just starting out right now, because I want to prove that I can get better as I get older.

"Absolutely. I'm studying all the time, learning as much as I can."

Tony Bennett talks Gaga, Winehouse and the Golden Age in this 2011 interview with RTÉ Ten.

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Holly Willoughby "a slob" off set

The Voice UK and This Morning presenter, Holly Willoughby, has admitted she is "a slob" when not working.

Speaking to The Sun newspaper, the 32-year-old mum-of-two, explained that people often think she is unwell when they see her outside of work.

Willoughby said: "I am such a slob at the weekend. It's hair back, no make-up. I just can't be bothered. There's no time.

"But people are used to seeing you in make-up so when you go bare-faced, you see people looking at you a little bit concerned, like, 'Is everything all right?'

"'Yes, it's fine. I'm just not wearing mascara. Chill out!' But I think that's quite funny, seeing people with their slightly confused, concerned faces."

Holly further revealed that her children, three-year-old Harry and 11-month-old Belle, are not bothered by her work: "They do know I'm on TV occasionally but for them that's not very weird because they see themselves on my phone and on the computer all the time in photos and videos.

"It's just normal. They're not really fussed or freaked out by seeing people on screen.

"I don't know when it will twig for them. But to be honest, unless I start hanging out with Peppa Pig, I don't think they'll be that impressed.

"My family time is very separate from work. Things change when you have children."

The Voice UK returns to BBC One on March 30 at 7pm.

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Sean Lock pays tribute to Dave Allen

English comedian and 8 Out of Ten Cats regular Sean Lock has paid tribute to late, great Irish comedian Dave Allen.

Speaking to RTÉ Ten ahead of his dates in Dublin's Olympia Theatre in May, Lock said that he is friends with Allen's son, Ed, and was introduced to the comedian at a wedding several years ago.

"People ask me about my influences and I say all the comedians in the 1970s and Dave Allen was a massive influence and a very big influence on a lot of modern comics. I know his son Ed, I play football quite a lot with him.

"I once had the great pleasure of meeting Dave Allen at a wedding of a mutual friend and he paid me a massive compliment. Ed said to me `My dad wants to meet you'. I had been on the telly and Dave had seen it and he said he thought I very funny. It was a genuine honour and compliment."

BBC Two recently commissioned a one-hour special documentary to celebrate the life and work of Allen, who passed away in 2005, aged 68.

Lock appears on tonight's edition of The Saturday Night Show to discuss his new stand-up show Purple Van Man which he takes to The Olympia Theatre on May 21 and 22.

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The Saturdays upset by Girls Aloud split

They may be tipped as Girls Aloud's chart successors, but The Saturdays have admitted that they were upset by the news that the band had split.

The girl group made up of - Cheryl Cole, Nadine Coyle, Sarah Harding, Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh - parted ways last Wednesday after a decade together.

Speaking to the Daily Star newspaper, Rochelle Humes, who is currently expecting a child with JLS star Marvin Humes, explained that she will miss Girls Aloud.

She said: ''It's the end of an era I went to see them on the Ten tour and I'm like, 'Why are you splitting up?' It was such a good show.''

Sats mate Una Healy said she has fond memories of GA: ''We supported them on their arena tour five years ago. It's so sad.''

Vanessa White reckons its pretty sad too and she was keen to add that The Saturdays are a long way off calling it a day (well other than Saturday obviously); "I feel like we've got loads left."

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O'Dowd's Moone Boy set for third series

Chris O'Dowd's Moone Boy has got the green light for a third series.

The 33-year-old Boyle native, who writes and stars in the Sky series, will also make his directorial debut in the third series.

Speaking about the news, Sky's Head of Comedy Lucy Lumsden said: "Since we started on the comedy journey at Sky in 2010, we've established some of the most loved series across our four entertainment channels.

"The outstanding talent at the heart of these new programmes just shows how much more ambition we've got for comedy at Sky going forward. There's a lot more we still want to do!"

Moone Boy will resume filming in late 2013.

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Abrams discusses cancelled Superman project

Director and actor, JJ Abrams, has opened up about his cancelled DC Comics project Superman: Flyby.

The 46-year-old filmmaker explained that his story would have centred on Superman trying to control his powers as a young boy, and the Kents' attempts to teach him about limits.

Speaking to Empire, Abrams said: "The thing that I tried to emphasise in the story was that if the Kents found this boy, Kal-El, who had the power that he did, he would have most likely killed them both in short order.

"And the idea that these parents would see - if they were lucky to survive long enough - that they had to immediately begin teaching this kid to limit himself and to not be so fast, not be so strong, not be so powerful.

"The result of that, psychologically, would be fear of oneself, self-doubt and being ashamed of what you were capable of. Extrapolating that to adulthood became a fascinating psychological profile of someone who was not pretending to be Clark Kent, but who was Clark Kent. Who had become that kind of a character who is not able or willing to accept who he was and what his destiny was.

"The idea in the movie was that he became Superman because he realised he had to finally own his strength and what he'd always been."

He added: "I don't know if that's what Zack [Snyder] and Chris [Nolan] are doing, but it looks like that's part of the idea and I could not be more thrilled to see that movie. That to me was always the way to go."

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James Arthur hits out at will.i.am

Impossible singer James Arthur has hit out at The Voice UK coach will.i.am.

In a recent interview, Black Eyed Peas frontman, willi.am, claimed to never have heard of the X-Factor star, saying: "Who's James Arthur?"

However, Arthur didn't take the comments lying down and took to his Twitter page to take a swipe and the Scream & Shout singer, writing: "Who's James Arthur?" .. He was the dude keeping you off the top spot for weeks.. Sights set higher than the voice #whereisthelove"

The Voice UK returns for a second series on March 30.

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Rebel Wilson in talks for The Hunger Games

Rebel Wilson is in talks to join The Hunger Games.

The 27-year-old Australian actress, revealed that she had met with producers about featuring in the next The Hunger Games outing.

Speaking to BuzzFeed.com, Wilson said: ''Um, seriously, I have had a meeting about being in 'The Hunger Games'.

''It was one of the people in the Capitol. That's all I'll say.

''There aren't a lot of roles open, because they've all already been cast, but that would be awesome. I'd love to be in The Hunger Games.''

The 27-year-old Pitch Perfect star explained that she is a huge fan of Oscar-winning actress, Jennifer Lawrence, who plays Katniss Everdeen in the adventurous franchise.

Rebel added: ''I met her at a party and she was super-duper nice. She's really quite tall. Which I found - I don't know if you get that impression when you see her in movies, but she's quite tall. Yeah, and she's just really nice and I love The Hunger Games and I can't wait for the new one to come out.''

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Apatow addresses This is 40 reactions

Judd Apatow has spoken out about the mixed reactions to his latest film This Is 40.

The 45-year-old filmmaker has said that despite receiving varied reviews, he is still quite pleased with the audience reaction.

Speaking to The Huffington Post, Apatow said: "The critics I look to were very supportive of the movie. I think people's reactions to the movie are based a little bit on their world-view and life situation."

He added: "Certain people watch it and they relate to it and it makes them very happy to see other people struggling with the same things that they're struggling with. That's a compliment I get from the movie; people often say, 'It feels like you hid cameras in my house. You made us feel less crazy'.

"For some people, the movie might be scary. Because it is about people struggling to be happy and having a hard time. Some people go to the movies for an escape and some people go to the movies to feel more difficult emotions. What I'm trying to do is talk about things in as complex and deep a way as possible, while also trying to be hilariously funny."

He concluded: "That is something that people don't try that often. Some people really dig it, and some people don't."

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Oldman and Hardy lined-up for Child 44

It has been announced that Gary Oldman is joining Tom Hardy and Noomi Rapace in Child 44.

The film is a Soviet-era thriller which is being directed by Daniel Espinosa and produced by Ridley Scott, says The Hollywood Reporter.

The film follows a member of the military police investigating child murders who finds himself the target of his government's suspicions. Hardy takes the lead role of the police officer.

Oldman is lined up to place the police chief. The film script has been adapted from a Tom Rob Smith novel.

It is expected that the film will start shooting this June.

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Design Doctors are seeking patients

RTÉ's new interior design series The Design Doctors is looking for participants.

RTÉ are looking for six families, couples or individuals whose house or apartment is proving to be a negative in their lives.

Denise O'Connor and Catherine Crowe, The Design Doctors, will show them how they can fall back in love with their homes by making the most of what they already have.

The pair run a successful architecture and interior design consultancy in Dublin and have seen every kind of dilemma faced in Irish homes.

For more information or to apply email designdoctors@animo.ie or call Emer on 01-6468246. The closing date for applications is Friday 19th April 2013.

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RTÉ TEN Review - The Croods

The Croods hits all the right notes for a kids' movie, and this is a film that will no doubt leave rug rats laughing and smiling at the latest DreamWorks Animation offering.

This is the story of cave family the Croods, who are forced from their home when it is destroyed by major movement of the tectonic plates.

The Croods must then flee across their continent in search of stable ground where they can commence their new life in the coming Iron Age.

The problem is the father of the clan, Grug (Cage), is afraid of everything and believes that survival depends on never taking any chances and remaining in caves at every opportunity. Needless to say, this doesn't get the Croods very far as they set out across exotic lands - inhabited by strange and terrifying creatures - on their odyssey.

Enter their saviour in the form of Guy (Reynolds). This nomadic figure is a forward thinker who captures the heart of Grug's daughter Eep (Stone) and provides the family with outside-the-box ideas, which give them the impetus they need to continue their journey. Guy is their guiding force away from many of the scrapes they get themselves involved in.

The film is very much on the enjoyable side and visually engages from the start with its excellent animation, which seems to pay homage to the simple beauty of classic animation such as The Flintstones. In addition to the animation, the 3D is above the bar and has moments of superb vision and beauty.

But The Croods is not just an optical success. The story, while simple in its premise, engages the viewer; children will most certainly find that there is no sag as the tale is spun at breakneck speed, with developments coming at regular intervals to keep the cavalcade jolting along. Directors Kirk De Micco and Chris Sanders have got the pacing almost bang on with this one.

The script weaves expertly between modern humour and more weighty issues such as martyrdom; the history of evolution; and the inspiration behind the creation of art.

The cast take that script and use it wisely, with the mercurial Nicolas Cage delivering a rounded performance as the cave father Grug.

His rivalry with Ryan Reynolds' character Guy is superb and two very charismatic actors get the chance to play off each other with excellent dialogue. It suits their respective styles and allows them to put some bravado into their performances.

Emma Stone as Grug's daughter is excellent, and like her male co-stars, is given a character of depth to play.

The supporting cast of Catherine Keener as the cave mother Ugga, Cloris Leachman as the cave grandmother and Clark Duke as the cave son are solid in their roles. However, they are a little underwritten and more time and care could have been spent layering those characters to improve some of the scenes.

The film is neither groundbreaking in terms of story or animation, but that should not take away from its solidity as a piece of work.

There is not one element of The Croods that is a major letdown. As a result, the sum of its parts adds up to an engaging movie that draws the viewer in.

Kids' movies that centre on journeys of discovery are many - with Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989) springing back into my mind as perhaps one of the inspirations for The Croods - and this latest offering is one that will sit proudly in the canon.

Tadhg Peavoy

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Stephen Fry to make US Sitcom

Stephen Fry has signed up to appear in his first US sitcom, a project seen as Fry's attempt to emulate his ex-partner Hugh Laurie's success in Hollywood with House.

The actor, TV host, gadget-fancier and writer is to star in CBS pilot Super Clyde, which features "a meek, unassuming fast food worker who decides to become a superhero".

Meek, unassuming? That will not be Fry's role, the fast food worker is played by Rupert Grint who played Ron Weasley role in the Harry Potter movies.

Fry will play sidekick Randolph the butler - "the Alfred to Clyde's Bruce Wayne", says the Deadline website, which announced the news. The writer is Greg Garcia, whose previous credits include My Name Is Earl.

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RTÉ Ten Review: Identity Thief

Middling comedy which is saved by a stellar performance from Melissa McCarthy.

Family man Sandy Patterson (Jason Bateman) is just about making ends meet. His loving wife is expecting their third baby, and while he has a job, they don't know how they are going to afford to feed another addition to their family, let alone fit them in their two bedroom apartment. So when his boss snubs his request for a bonus and skips over him for a promotion, Sandy is only too happy to join his co-workers in a new business venture which promises a top-ranking position and a salary to match.

However, just as things start looking up for Sandy, his credit cards start getting declined and he gets pulled over by the cops. And to top it all off, there is a warrant out for his arrest. Turns out there is a woman in Florida (Melissa McCarthy) who just happens to have the exact same name and social security number as Sandy. Yes, you've guessed it, she's stolen his identity and the Florida-based Sandy isn't shy about running up bar tabs and getting into brawls.

With a mug shot of fake Sandy on police files, you would think that real Sandy would be in the clear. But in need of another 100 minutes of a plot, there's appears to be jurisdiction complications that send the real Sandy on a road trip down south to apprehend the fake Sandy.

Bateman and McCarthy are the real saving grace of this movie as the formulaic and unimaginative script leaves a lot to be desired. Bateman's understated wit gives McCarthy the platform to be outrageous and physically hilarious.

However what the script lacks in material McCarthy makes up for with her committed performance during which she utilises her vast comedic talent. McCarthy conjures up just the right amount of charm and naughtiness to ensure you laugh at least a couple of times - and I'm guessing these could be at her improv moments.

There are a plethora of well known faces popping up throughout the films including McCarthy's husband Ben Falcone - watch out for him in the motel scenes. Robert Patrick plays an angry bounty hunter while Braking Bad's Jonathan Banks plays a gang leader and Modern Family's Eric Stonestreet is somewhat of a love interest. And rapper T.I. makes for a very bad gangster.

The funniest moments of Identity Thief are definitely between Bateman and McCarthy, their comedic chemistry and timing is spot on. Is it enough to spend money on a ticket? I'd say wait for the DVD or even better, the Sunday Night Movie.

2/5

Suzanne Byrne

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Saoirse Ronan shines at The Host LA premiere

Irish actress Saoirse Ronan was the star of the show in Hollywood last night at a special party to celebrate the release of her new film The Host.

The film is an adaptation of Twilight writer Stephanie Meyer's latest book and the event saw Ronan joined by co-stars Diane Kruger, Max Irons and Jake Abel.

The Hollywood Reporter says the stars walked the blue carpet alongside director Andrew Niccol before heading into the event at ArcLight Cinemas on Sunset Boulevard.

The Director and stars gave a brief introduction to the story with Niccols saying "It's more than just romantic love, which is what Stephenie has done before. It's about a greater love."

The film tells the story of people living on Earth after it has been invaded by aliens called 'souls' who use humans as hosts.

Niccol said he always favoured 18-year-old Ronan for the role of Melanie, who though invaded by a soul refuses to die, even though she was much younger than the character in the novel.

He said "We did not have a plan B. If Saoirse Ronan couldn't do it, I don't know who could do it. She's one of the most truthful actress of any age."

Ronan commented "I knew it would be a real challenge to really have to build two characters from the ground up and find a way to differentiate the two, yet still have them bounce off one another and kind of have them work in harmony with each other."

The film is due to open in Irish cinemas on March 29th.

Jake Abel, Diane Kruger, Max Irons, and Saoirse Ronan

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Newhart to star on Big Bang Theory

Comedy legend Bob Newhart is to guest star on the award-winning US comedy The Big Bang Theory.

The six-time Emmy-nominated star of The Bob Newhart Show and Newhart will play Professor Proton, the former host of Sheldon's favourite childhood science show.

According to TV Line, Sheldon tracks his idol down online and discovers that he can be hired for parties and events - so Sheldon books him to come to his apartment.

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Love/Hate star in new BBC drama

Love/Hate star Charlie Murphy (Siobhán) is among the cast of the BBC's epic period drama series The Village.

The series, the BBC says, charts "the life and turbulent times of one English village across the whole of the 20th century".

"The camera never leaves the village. Births, deaths, love and betrayal, great political events, upheavals in national identity, ways of working, rules kept and rebellions made, sex, religion, class, the shaping of modern memory - all refracted through the lives of the villagers and the village..."

Murphy plays Martha Lane in the series, and the cast also includes Maxine Peake and John Simm.

Written by BAFTA winner Peter Moffat (Silk, Criminal Justice), The Village will begin on BBC One in the coming weeks, broadcast date yet to be announced.

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Watch Good Vibrations clip

A new clip from the award-winning Belfast music biopic Good Vibrations has been released, and you can watch it on RTÉ TEN.

Directed by Lisa Barros D'Sa and Glenn Leyburn, and starring Richard Dormer, Jodie Whittaker, Liam Cunningham, Adrian Dunbar, Dylan Moran and Killian Scott, Good Vibrations tells the story of the legendary Belfast record shop of the same name and its founder, Terri Hooley.

You can watch the clip by clicking the link on your left.

The synopsis of the movie reads: "Terri Hooley is a radical, rebel and music-lover in 1970s Belfast, when the bloody conflict known as the Troubles shuts down his city.

"As all his friends take sides and take up arms, Terri opens a record shop on the most bombed half-mile in Europe and calls it Good Vibrations.

"Through it he discovers a compelling voice of resistance in the city's nascent underground punk scene.

"Galvanising the young musicians into action, he becomes the unlikely leader of a motley band of kids and punks who join him in his mission to create a new community, an Alternative Ulster, to bring his city back to life."

In cinemas from Friday March 29, Good Vibrations won the Best Irish Feature award at the Galway Film Fleadh and the Audience Award at the Belfast Film Festival, with designer Maggie Donnelly winning the Costume award at this year's Irish Film and Television Awards.

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The Rock addresses Star Wars rumours

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson caused a stir on social networking sites over the weekend when reports circulated indicating that the wrestler-turned-actor wanted a part in the next Star Wars movie.

Speaking exclusively to RTÉ TEN at the press launch for his new action adventure G.I Joe Retaliation, Dwayne set the record straight.

He said: "It's just funny how things morph into this. Somebody asked me if I was interested in that and I was like 'yeah of course'. Now I'm sitting here and we're talking to Ireland about me being in Star Wars. That would be cool.

"I grew up watching Star Wars and what I said was 'so you can imagine how cool it was for me to get the call about G.I Joe'. It would essentially be like if George Lucas called me or J.J. Abrams called me and said 'hey I want you to be in Star Wars'. It just has that deep rooted connection."

He joked: "So how are we going to do it? You're going to call Abrams and you're going to tell him The Rock should be in Star Wars."

G.I Joe Retaliation hits cinemas on March 27.

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Skehan launches sow & grow campaign

TV cook Donal Skehan has launched the second annual sow & grow campaign.

The campaign, in association with innocent drinks and GIY, aims to get children around the country sowing and growing in classrooms and youth groups through a fun, free, learning experience.

Skehan spoke to RTÉ TEN about the campaign, saying: "It's a fantastic campaign to get kids into where their food comes from and the whole campaign is about teaching kids how to grow their own vegetables.

"It really is a wonderfully educational thing for them to be a part of. We've had great results with them last year, they really got into the whole idea of growing their own and eating what they've produced as well."

Teachers and youth group leaders can apply online at www.innocentdrinks.ie/sowandgrow for a sow & grow kit which contains everything a group of 30 youngsters will need to get growing.

Each pack includes 30 growing pots, seeds, soil and growing guides to educate the children on the benefits of planting seeds which they will see grow into plants.

Skehan added of the campaign: "It really is a fantastic campaign because it gets the whole class involved, it's not just touching on one person. It's really getting a whole community together and growing, so in my opinion, it's fantastic."

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RTÉ not commenting on Sheehan reports

Reports today suggest that Robert Sheehan's character Darren is set to make a return in the fourth series of Dublin crime drama Love/Hate when it airs on RTÉ later this year.

In the concluding episode of the last series, Darren was seen by nearly a million viewers being gunned down in broad daylight on a Dublin side street by Lizzie (Caoilfhionn Dunne), in revenge for her murdered brother.

However, a report in today's Herald newspaper claims that Sheehan will make a return as Darren in the new season of the hugely-popular drama after the actor was photographed filming scenes in Clontarf, north Dublin.

A spokesperson for RTÉ said, "We are not commenting on the photos of Robbie Sheehan. We don't want to ruin any storylines for loyal Love/Hate fans."

There was an outcry among fans of the show when Darren was left lying in a pool of blood at the end of the final episode of series three last December but it was never made clear if the pretty boy in Nidge's gang was dead or not.

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