iris - Latest news Search results for iris

U2's Adam Clayton and Sideline Productions to launch "Ballroom Boom" 17 SEP 2025

Production

U2's Adam Clayton and Sideline Productions to launch "Ballroom Boom"

The seven- and eight-piece ensembles employed thousands of musicians, including future rock legends Van Morrison and Rory Gallagher, who cut their teeth in ballrooms across the country, performing an eclectic mix of waltzes, Irish music, jazz, and pop hits.
UKTV acquired Acorn TV's "Art Detectives" in a deal with Dynamic Television 28 AUG 2025

Deals

UKTV acquired Acorn TV's "Art Detectives" in a deal with Dynamic Television

The agreement between UKTV and Dynamic Television will also bring seasons 1–4 of Acorn TV’s hit Irish mystery series "Harry Wild" (30 x 45’). "Art Detectives" will make its UK premiere on U and U&DRAMA in October. "Harry Wild" will be available on U and U&DRAMA in October.
Tull Stories' doc "Ackroyd & Harvey: The Art of Activism" to release on UK cinemas 13 AUG 2025

Distribution

Tull Stories' doc "Ackroyd & Harvey: The Art of Activism" to release on UK cinemas

Following its sold-out World Premiere at Tate Modern in June, the film will make its way to UK & Irish cinemas on 19th September.
Finite Films & TV launches Northern Irish office 17 JUL 2025

Production

Finite Films & TV launches Northern Irish office

The company has also announced a new psychological horror, "The Fears," in development from "Doctor Who" director Andrew Gunn. 
RTÉ appointed Mark Bignell as new Commissioning Editor for Comedy 8 JUL 2025

Corporate Moves

RTÉ appointed Mark Bignell as new Commissioning Editor for Comedy

The Commissioning Editor will work with partners in the Irish creative sector to shape an ambitious and distinctive range of comedy formats, developing new talent as well as working with established writers and performers.