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Jon Kenny, the Irish comedy legend, has unfortunately passed away at the age of 66. After entertaining the audience for years, his death has undoubtedly sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry. Fans and artists from all over the world are paying their tribute, and bidding farewell to Kenny.

Jon Kenny in The Matchmaker | Lyric Theatre Belfast/YouTube

The accomplished comedian and stage actor made many contributions to TV, theater, and even cinema. He also starred alongside Colin Farrell in one movie, which showcased his range and versatility as a performer. So, let’s remember the icon together and pay homage to his incredible journey.

Jon Kenny Starred in The Banshees of Inisherin Alongside Colin Farrell Colin Farrell in The Banshees of Inisherin | Film4 Productions

Jon Kenny passed away on November 15, 2024, after suffering from health issues. He was hospitalized in Galway Clinic for treatment but did not make it (via The Irish...

Jon Kenny, one half of the famous comedy team D’Unbelievables, died at Galway Clinic on Friday night. He was 59. This was the end of an era in Irish entertainment. He was 66 years old.

Kenny, from Hospital in County Limerick, became famous nationwide with his comedy partner Pat Shortt in the 1990s. Their unique style forever changed Irish humor. Fellow comic Dara Ó Briain said they “opened the door for all the rest of us.”

Even though Kenny had many health problems, he kept up a busy job in show business. He was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma in 2000, which meant he couldn’t act for a while. He went back to the stage as a solo act after treatment that went well, which included a stem cell transplant at St. James’s Hospital.

Kenny’s acting skills went beyond comedy, and he received high praise for his parts in movies...

Critics love Martin McDonagh’s new film “The Banshees of Inisherin,” which reunites Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson, his two leads from 2008’s black crime comedy “In Bruges” as feuding former friends.

The film had its world premiere at the 2022 Venice Film Festival, where Farrell won the Volpi Cup for Best Actor and McDonagh won for Best Screenplay. Five years ago, McDonagh won the same award for “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,” which set the stage for an Oscar in the same category. “Billboards” stars Frances McDormand and Sam Rockwell also won Oscars.

So could this be the film that might finally get Farrell his first Academy Award nomination? The actor, who netted a Golden Globe for “In Bruges,” is overdue for some Oscar love, as is Gleeson, an Emmy winner for 2009’s “Into the Storm.”

Here’s what you need to know about when and where to watch the movie,...

The Banshees of Inisherin is an excellent film written and directed by Martin McDonagh. It is starred by Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson and Kerry Condon.

You need to be blind to not notice it: this is an absolutely special movie. It is noteworthy from the very first frame in everything.

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Pádraic gets up in the morning like he does every day to visit his friend Colm. But this day there is a problem and it is that Colm, for no real reason, no longer wants to be Pádraic´s friend.

Movie Review The Banshees of Inisherin (2022)

A film in the flavor of John Ford, quality filming in each frame, composition, very studied photography, elaborated narrative and devoted acting that is outstanding in the two leading roles.

But the film has a character that does not appear: Martin McDonagh, who is outstanding as he was in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing...

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“Everything Everywhere,” about an immigrant mother’s attempt to save her daughter (and the universe), is one of 10 nominees for Best Picture. Filmmakers Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert also received noms for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay.

From the mind behind In Bruges and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri comes another moving black comedy-drama with The Banshees of Inisherin. The film centers on Colin Farrell's Pádraic as he learns his long-time friend, Brendan Gleeson's Colm, no longer wants to be friends with him, leading to a spiral of escalating tension between the two.

Alongside Farrell and Gleeson, the cast for The Banshees of Inisherin includes Kerry Condon, Barry Keoghan, Pat Shortt, Jon Kenny, and Bríd Ní Neachtain. Martin McDonagh returns to his cultural and theatrical roots to deliver a story that is simultaneously heartbreaking and hilarious.

Related: What Are The Banshees of Inisherin? (It’s Complicated)

In anticipation of the film's release, Screen Rant spoke exclusively with star Kerry Condon to discuss The Banshees of Inisherin, her reunions with Martin McDonagh and Colin Farrell, relating to the script, and more.

Kerry Condon on The Banshees of Inisherin...

Not all friendships can stand the test of time, as seen in The Banshees of Inisherin. Written and directed by Oscar-winner Martin McDonagh, the film is set in early 1900s Ireland. It explores the fallout between two lifelong friends on the titular island and how it affects those around them.

Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson, who previously worked with McDonagh on In Bruges and Seven Psychopaths, lead the cast of The Banshees of Inisherin alongside Kerry Condon, Barry Keoghan, Pat Shortt, Jon Kenny, and Bríd Ní Neachtain. Blending gut-bursting comedy with more meditative explorations of isolation, friendships, and community, McDonagh once again strikes gold with his deft tonal balance.

Related: What Are The Banshees of Inisherin? (It’s Complicated)

Ahead of the film's release, Screen Rant spoke exclusively with star Barry Keoghan to discuss The Banshees of Inisherin, his eagerness to work with Martin McDonagh, getting to play a brighter character than usual,...

"Awaken your magic!" Yay! One of the best animated films from last year is now playing in cinemas again. GKids has re-released Tomm Moore & Ross Stewart's magical adventure Wolfwalkers in select theaters in the US, with more venues playing it nationwide coming up this weekend. A young apprentice hunter and her father journey to Ireland to help wipe out the last wolf pack. But everything changes when she befriends a free-spirited girl from a mysterious tribe rumored to transform into wolves by night. Featuring the voices of Honor Kneafsey, Eva Whitaker, Sean Bean, Simon McBurney, Tommy Tiernan, Jon Kenny, John Morton, and Maria Doyle Kennedy. I totally adore this film, along with everything else Tomm Moore has made! I'm happy it's playing again after first opening in the fall. As wonderful as this film is, it's even better on the big screen! If you can safely get to a...

On Friday, March 19, Wolfwalkers will be rereleased in theaters, North American distributor Gkids announced today.

The Apple Original Film’s latest theatrical run will kick off in New York, at the Angelika Film Center. In celebration of the Irish roots of the fantastical hand-drawn pic, which is set in Kilkenny, Gkids also has scheduled a special St. Patrick’s Day sneak preview, which will take place at the Angelika on March 17.

Additional theaters in major markets across North America will be added throughout March and April.

Directed by two-time Oscar nominee Tomm Moore and his longtime collaborator, Ross Stewart, the film centers on Robyn (Honor Kneafsey), a young apprentice hunter from England, who journeys with her father to Ireland, to help take out a pack of wolves. Long confined by the Puritanical society in which she’s been raised, the girl experiences true freedom for the first time only when...

Wolfwalkers Trailer 2 and 2020 Nycc Virtual Round Table — Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart‘s Wolfwalkers (2020) movie trailer 2 and virtual round-table from the 2020 New York Comic Con have been released and feature Honor Kneafsey, Eva Whittaker, Sean Bean, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Tommy Tiernan, Jon Kenny, John Morton, Nora Twomey, and [...]

Continue reading: Wolfwalkers Movie Trailer 2 & 2020 Nycc Virtual Round-table: Robyn Goodfellowe enters an Enchanted World [Apple TV+]...

"You're a wolf when you sleep... a girl when you're awake." Apple has released a full-length trailer for the animated feature film titled Wolfwalkers, the latest project from acclaimed Irish animation filmmaker Tomm Moore co-directing with concept artist Ross Stewart. In a time of superstition and magic, when wolves are seen as demonic and nature an evil to be tamed, a young apprentice hunter, Robyn, comes to Ireland with her father to wipe out the last pack. But when Robyn saves a wild native girl, Mebh, their friendship leads her to discover the world of the Wolfwakers and transform her into the very thing her father is tasked to destroy. The voice cast is lead by Honor Kneafsey, Eva Whitaker, Sean Bean, Simon McBurney, Tommy Tiernan, Jon Kenny, John Morton, and Maria Doyle Kennedy. This premiered at TIFF and it's absolutely wonderful - I raved about it in my review.

“Wolfwalkers” directors Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart didn’t conceive of the idea for their animated, Irish folklore parable until 2013 as they were finishing their previous film “Song of the Sea.” But even though the film is set in Medieval times, the history has only become more prescient.

“Wolfwalkers” comes from the animation team at Cartoon Saloon, which developed both “Song of the Sea” and “The Secret of Kells,” both Oscar-nominated films about Irish folklore. Their latest completes a trilogy of sorts, but the directors told TheWrap that it stands alone in how it speaks to the problems of today.

“The 17th Century and sadly hundreds of years later has some similar stuff where we have our protector is a fairly recognizable strong man, autocratic leader kind of ruling with fear and division, and also the destruction of the forests for agricultural use and also to symbolically tame the indigenous...

"Be a wolf!" Apple has released an official teaser trailer for a new animated feature film titled Wolfwalkers, the latest project from acclaimed Irish animation filmmaker Tomm Moore co-directing with concept artist Ross Stewart. In a time of superstition and magic, when wolves are seen as demonic and nature an evil to be tamed, a young apprentice hunter, Robyn, comes to Ireland with her father to wipe out the last pack. But when Robyn saves a wild native girl, Mebh, their friendship leads her to discover the world of the Wolfwakers and transform her into the very thing her father is tasked to destroy. The voice cast includes Honor Kneafsey, Eva Whitaker, Sean Bean, Simon McBurney, Tommy Tiernan, Jon Kenny, John Morton, and Maria Doyle Kennedy. I am a huge fan of Moore's work, and I had no idea he was making this! I couldn't be more excited!! This looks...

Chicago – Just in time for its potential win of the “Best Animated Feature” Oscar this Sunday, the Irish animated film “Song of the Sea” opens this weekend at Chicago’s Music Box Theater. A grab-bag myth come to storytelling life, this film is vitalized by its gorgeous animation as much as the heart within its narrative.

An accomplishment that would make the likes of Hayao Miyazaki proud, “Song of the Sea” is a gift to fans of animation.

Rating: 4.0/5.0

This animated treasure from the “Secret of Kells” director Tomm Moore is an original story, but based on the Irish folklore of Selkies, creatures that live as seals in the sea, but humans on land. Moore angles his Selkie tale to focus on themes of humans dealing with burrowed grief. In “Song of the Sea,” a father (Conor, voiced by Brendan Gleeson) cares for his children, his pre-teen Ben (David Rawle...

Produced by the Ireland-based animation studio, Cartoon Saloon, and distributed by Gkids, "Song of the Sea" is an animated Oscar contender for its exquisite hand-drawn beauty and stirring story about the last Seal-child trapped between two worlds. It debuted in Toronto. Ben and his enchanted little sister Saoirse (a Selkie) are hurled into a fading world of ancient legend and magic as they attempt to return to their home by the sea. The film takes inspiration from the mythological Selkies of Irish folklore, who live as seals in the sea but become humans on land. "Song of the Sea" features the voices of Brendan Gleeson, Fionnula Flanagan, David Rawle, Lisa Hannigan, Pat Shortt, and Jon Kenny. The score is composed by Bruno Coulais and Irish band Kíla, who previously collaborated on "The Secret of Kells." "I had heard plenty of Selkie stories growing up and had seen the 'Secret of...

A charming new trailer has been released for director Tomm Moore's upcoming animated Irish Folklore film Song of the Sea. This is the same director who created the wonderful animated movie The Secret of Kells.

Song of the Sea is based on a number of Irish folklore tales, and the magical story centers on two siblings named Ben and Saoirse. "They belong to the mythological race of Selkies who live as humans on land and as seals in the sea. Together they embark on an adventure to free fairy creatures trapped in the modern world."

The movie features the voices of Brendan Gleeson, Fionnula Flanagan, David Rawle, Lisa Hannigan, Pat Shortt, Jon Kenny, Lucy O’Connell, Liam Hourican, and Kevin Swierszsz.

If you haven't watched The Secret of Kells yet, it's available on Instant Netflix. If you enjoyed that movie, then I'm sure that you're going to enjoy this one as well.

Tomm Moore follows up his Oscar-nominated "The Secret of Kells" with an even more ambitious Irish folk tale, "Song of the Sea," which plays Toronto on Saturday. Produced by the Ireland-based animation studio, Cartoon Saloon, and distributed by Gkids, "Song of the Sea" (opening December 19th) looks to be a sure Oscar contender for its exquisite hand-drawn beauty and stirring story about the last Seal-child trapped between two worlds. Ben and his enchanted little sister Saoirse (a Selkie) are hurled into a fading world of ancient legend and magic as they attempt to return to their home by the sea. The film takes inspiration from the mythological Selkies of Irish folklore, who live as seals in the sea but become humans on land. "Song of the Sea" features the voices of Brendan Gleeson, Fionnula Flanagan, David Rawle, Lisa Hannigan, Pat Shortt, and Jon Kenny. The score is composed by Bruno Coulais and Irish band Kíla,...

Cartoon Saloon and director Tomm Moore's follow-up to their visually sublime The Secret of Kells, Song of the Sea will be making it's European premiere, as well as headlining the festival's Family programme gala, with two screenings on October 18th and 19th. Drawing heavily on celtic folklore, the movie follows two children who find themselves on an adventure in the world of ancient magic, and features the voices of Brendan Gleeson, Fionnula Flanagan, Pat Shortt, and Jon Kenny. This marks Song of the Sea's second festival showing, with the movie showing this weekend as  part of the children's section of the Toronto International Film Festival. No general release date has being given for the movie, but hopefully we'll see it sooner rather than later. The 58th BFI London Film Festival runs fro the 8th of October to the 19th.

This has been out in the wilds for a while now, but it's criminal that the teaser for the follow up to the visually sublime Irish animation The Secret of Kells hasn't gotten a bigger showing on the internet. So here it is, the teaser trailer for Song of the Sea. Taking its inspiration from Irish folklore, specifically the legend of the Selkies, it tells the story of Ben who discovers his sister Saoirse is the last Seal-Child, part of an ancient race who become seals in the water and human on land, and embarks on a fantastic journey into Irish legend with her. Featuring the voices of Brendan Gleeson, Pat Shortt, Jon Kenny, Fionnula Flannagan, Song of the Sea promise to be an absolutely beautiful piece of animation. Check out the teaser below. No concrete release date has been given as of yet, but it is expected to hit...

A delightful trailer has been released for director Tomm Moore's new film Song of the Sea. This is the same director who brought us the fantastic animated film The Secret of Kells. His newest film looks absolutely wonderful.

Song of the Sea pulls from several aspects of Irish folklore, more specifically the Selkies, who are seals in the sea, but shed their skin to become human on land. The story focuses on siblings Ben and Saoirse (who is the last Seal-child) who embark on a great adventure. The movie stars the voices of Brendan Gleeson, Fionnula Flanagan, David Rawle, Lisa Hannigan, Pat Shortt, Jon Kenny, Lucy O’Connell, Liam Hourican, and Kevin Swierszsz.

Cartoon Saloon is likely to release the movie sometime in 2015, and I'll be looking forward to it. If you haven't seen The Secret of Kells yet, you should check it out. It's currently on Netflix.

Gkids has signed on to be the North American distributor for Oscar-nominated Irish director Tomm Moore’s second animated feature "Song of the Sea." For this much-anticipated follow-up to 2009’s The Secret of Kells," Moore has re-teamed with composer Bruno Coulais and the Irish band Kíla. The film will feature the voices of Brendan Gleeson, David Rawle, Lisa Hannigan, Pat Shortt, and Jon Kenny. Regarding partnering once again with animation studio Cartoon Saloon and Moore, Gkids founder and president Eric Beckman said, “We are absolutely thrilled to renew our collaboration with Cartoon Saloon for Song of the Sea. Tomm brings an unprecedented level of artistry and passion to his filmmaking and he and the team at Cartoon Saloon have created something truly incredible with this film. Us audiences have a very, very special treat in store for them.” Moore continues exploring his fascination with Irish folklore with a story that...

Exclusive: The Secret of Kells director’s sophomore animation gets sales company.

WestEnd Films has signed on to sell Tom Moore’s anticipated animation Song of the Sea, the director’s follow up to Oscar-nominated animation The Secret of Kells.

Brendan Gleeson, Fionnula Flanagan, David Rawle, Lisa Hannigan, Pat Shortt and Jon Kenny are among the voice cast in the Cartoon Saloon-produced family-animation, due for release late this year.

Like Moore’s previous film, Song of the Sea takes inspiration from Irish folklore, centring on the legend of the Selkies, mythological creatures that are part seal, part human.

The storyline revolves around brother and sister Ben and Saoirse, who are forced to leave their coastal home to live with their grandmother following their mother’s mysterious disappearance.

Oscar-nominated composer Bruno Coulais again joined forces with Irish Band Kíla to create the score after their collaboration on 2009 feature Kells.

Previous deals done with producers include StudioCanal for the...

Feature scheduled for delivery in the second half of 2014.

Award-winning Irish director Tomm Moore unveiled extensive footage from his upcoming feature Song of the Sea at a Work in Progress session of the Annecy Animation Film Festival on Friday (June 14).

Like Moore’s previous film - Oscar-nominated The Secret of Kells - the picture takes inspiration from Irish folklore, centring on the legend of the Selkies, mythological creatures that are part seal, part human.

The storyline revolves around brother and sister Ben and Saoirse, who are forced to leave their coastal home to live with their grandmother in the city following their mother’s mysterious disappearance.

When they decide to runaway and return home by sea, the voyage takes an unexpected turn - leading them into a fantastical marine world - where it becomes clear there is more to Ben’s silent sister Saoirse than meets the eye.

The $7.5m (€5.6m) film is a five-way co-production between...

'The Secret of Kells,’ director Tomm Moore is set to begin production on his second feature film ‘Song Of The Sea’ which begins on January.

Irish acting talent such as Brendan Gleeson, Fionnula Flanagan, Pat Shortt, Jon Kenny and David Rawle, and singer Lisa Hannigan, have all done voice over work on the animation.

The story of the last Seal Child's journey home. After their mother's disappearance, Ben and Saoirse are sent to live with Granny in the city. When they resolve to return to their home by the sea, their journey becomes a race against time as they are drawn into a world Ben knows only from his mother's folktales. But this is no bedtime story; these fairy folk have been in our world far too long. It soon becomes clear to Ben that Saoirse is the key to their survival.

Moore is currently sharing developments of the...

It's been a little while coming but Tomm Moore's The Song Of The Sea - the latest from the director of Oscar nominated animated feature The Secret Of Kells - is up and running. The voice tracks have been laid down by the likes of Brendan Gleeson, Fionnula Flanagan, Pat Shortt, Jon Kenny, David Rawle, and Lisa Hannigan and principal production on the actual animation begins in January.Moore, in my estimation, is an outright genius and The Secret Of Kells an utterly fabulous bit of work. For a taste of what is coming check out the test reel below....