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The Irishman

A mob hit man recalls his possible involvement with the slaying of Jimmy Hoffa.

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Gabriel Byrne says 'The Irishman' de-aging "didn't quite work"

Gabriel Byrne says 'The Irishman' de-aging "didn't quite work"

The acclaimed actor speaks out on the dangers of AI

Martin Scorsese Kept Bashing Marvel Movies to ‘Get Press’ for ‘The Irishman,’ Says James Gunn

Martin Scorsese Kept Bashing Marvel Movies to ‘Get Press’ for ‘The Irishman,’ Says James Gunn

“That’s the only thing that would get him press for his movie,” Gunn said.

Pacino, De Niro & Pesci Discuss Their Acting Methods in Scorsese’s The Irishman | Netflix

Pacino, De Niro & Pesci Discuss Their Acting Methods in Scorsese’s The Irishman | Netflix

Join legendary director Martin Scorsese, and acting icons Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Al Pacino for a roundtable discussion of their universally acclaimed...

The Irishman: Inside The VFX - BBC Click

The Irishman: Inside The VFX - BBC Click

We chatted to VFX Supervisor Pablo Helman from ILM about de-aging the cast of Martin Scorsese's The Irishman. Subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1uNQEWR Find us on...

Netflix’s Ted Sarandos: Audience for ‘The Irishman’ Is ‘as Big as Anything in the Theater’

Netflix’s Ted Sarandos: Audience for ‘The Irishman’ Is ‘as Big as Anything in the Theater’

Netflix is in the movie business for the long haul as it looks to fill creative voids left by the focus at the major studios on tentpoles and superheroes, Netflix chief content officer Ted Sarandos…

Editor Thelma Schoonmaker Is Surprised by How Long 'The Irishman' Is Too

Editor Thelma Schoonmaker Is Surprised by How Long 'The Irishman' Is Too

TheWrap Oscar magazine: "When we screened it for the first time, people had no problem with the length, and we were astounded," Martin Scorsese's longtime editor says

 Netflix's 'The Irishman,' 'Marriage Story' Added to Criterion Collection

Netflix's 'The Irishman,' 'Marriage Story' Added to Criterion Collection

After 'Roma,' four more of the streaming giant's pics, including 'American Factory' and 'Atlantics,' will get Blu-ray and DVD releases.

'The Irishman' Wins Big at AARP's Movies for Grownups Awards

'The Irishman' Wins Big at AARP's Movies for Grownups Awards

Martin Scorsese received best director honors for the film, which also was named best picture.

Terry Gilliam Liked All of ‘The Irishman’ Except the Last 30 Minutes

Terry Gilliam Liked All of ‘The Irishman’ Except the Last 30 Minutes

In a recent IndieWire interview, Gilliam said he prefers Scorsese's human side over his spiritual side, and criticized the film's de-aging technique.

Martin Scorsese: ‘Maybe The Irishman is the last picture I'll make’

The director of the Guardian’s film of the year on how he and Robert De Niro came to make the gangster epic, the way Netflix is changing cinema – and CGI as the evolution of makeup

Ari Aster on Why ‘The Irishman’ Is ‘an Elegy, and a Radically Pitiful One’

For Variety’s Writers on Writers, Ari Aster pens a tribute to “The Irishman” (written by Steve Zaillian [screenplay] and Charles Brandt [book]). For more, click here.  Steve Zaill…

Guillermo del Toro Pens Sweeping Tribute to Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Irishman,’ ‘The Work of a Master’

“It was in the reign of George III that the aforesaid personages lived and quarreled; good or bad, handsome or ugly, rich or poor, they are all equal now.” – William Makepeace Thackeray, The Luck o…

Golden Globes Nominations 2020: ‘Joker,’ ‘Irishman’ for Best Picture, ‘Succession,’ and More

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association makes its picks for the best film and television series of 2019.

‘The Irishman’: A Closer Look at the De-Aging of De Niro in Scorsese’s Mob Epic

Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman” hits Netflix today and it stars Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci. De Niro plays Frank Sheeran, a truck driver who meets Russell Bufalino (P…

New York Film Critics Circle Names ‘Irishman’ Best Film of 2019

“The Irishman” has been named best film of 2019 by the New York Film Critics Circle. Martin Scorsese’s epic mob drama — starring Robert De Niro and Al Pacino — also na…

Fact vs. Myth: What ‘The Irishman’ got wrong about Hoffa story

Fact vs. Myth: What ‘The Irishman’ got wrong about Hoffa story

Robert De Niro Defends Anna Paquin’s ‘Irishman’ Role and Her Lack of Dialogue

"She’s terrific and it resonates," the Oscar-winning actor tells USA Today about his co-star.

Martin Scorsese is Against Watching His Netflix Movie "The Irishman" on a Phone - Game News

Spread the loveThe distribution of The Irishman has been the cause of endless controversy since the first moment, as always happens with the films produced and distributed by Netflix: the scarcity of the passage in the theater and the ability …

Robert De Niro on The Irishman's Credibility: 'I Wasn't Getting Conned'

Robert De Niro says he welcomes disagreement about whether The Irishman is accurate, but wasn't "conned" into believing Frank "The Irishman" Sheeran.

The Irishman Behind The Scenes with Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Martin Scorsese

Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci star in Martin Scorsese’s THE IRISHMAN, an epic saga of organized crime in post-war America told through the eyes of ...

Theater Chief Blasts Netflix Over Handling of Martin Scorsese’s ‘Irishman’: ‘It’s a Disgrace’

In a sign of the anxiety that Netflix is causing in the film industry, the president of the National Association of Theatre Owners has blasted the streamer’s handling of “The Irishman.&…

Robert De Niro and Al Pacino: 'We’re not doing this ever again'

The acting legends have reunited for Martin Scorsese’s mob picture The Irishman. They discuss 50 years of friendship, getting the film off the ground – and their ‘gangster president’

Martin Scorsese Explains Why Anna Paquin Only Has One Line In ‘The Irishman’

As you might imagine, there’s a lot to talk about when it comes to Martin Scorsese’s new crime drama, “The Irishman.” There’s the cast, led by Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Al Pacino. There’s the extensive CGI that went into de-aging the actors. Then there’s the fact that the film serves as some sort …

'The Irishman' to Open Cairo Film Festival

Martin Scorsese's all-star epic will have its Middle East and North African premiere on Nov. 20.

Netflix Will Open ‘The Irishman’ on Broadway for a One-Month Run

The initial location announced for Martin Scorsese's mafia epic isn't a movie theater: Belasco Theatre will host a movie for the first time.

Robert De Niro and Al Pacino on Reuniting for Netflix’s Costly Oscar Hopeful ‘The Irishman’

Robert De Niro felt guilty. It was the Italian premiere of “Righteous Kill.” The crowds stretched all along the red carpet on a September day in 2008, shouting his name and gripping stills of the a…

Al Pacino Breaks Down How He Became Jimmy Hoffa in 'The Irishman'

Al Pacino explains how he got tapped for "The Irishman" and what it takes for him to prep a role that's based on a real person. http://bit.ly/VarietySubscrib...

Guillermo del Toro Reviews 'The Irishman' & Gives Us All an Order: "Do Not Miss it"

Director Guillermo del Toro shares his full thoughts on Martin Scorsese's 'The Irishman' on Twitter, breaking down his reading for followers.

Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, Al Pacino & Joe Pesci on The Irishman | NYFF57

Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci, and producers Emma Tillinger Koskoff and Jane Rosenthal talk The Irishman, the opening film of the 57t...

Robert De Niro recreated classic Goodfellas scene for The Irishman

Scorsese had to be convinced he could make De Niro look 30 years younger in the new film

The Irishman: Netflix Release Date Confirmed For Martin Scorsese Mob Epic

Martin Scorsese's gangster movie The Irishman, starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci, will come to Netflix in November.

Netflix Forgoes Wide Release for Martin Scorsese's 'The Irishman'

The streamer and theater owners have been unable to reach a compromise that would allow the star-studded drama to play on thousands of screens across the country.

Scorsese’s New Mob Epic, ‘The Irishman,’ Has Netflix and Theaters at Odds

Will the movie, which stars Robert De Niro, come to a theater near you? After months of talks, there is still no resolution.

Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Irishman’ Will Open the New York Film Festival

The director’s big-budget Netflix film stars Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci in a crime drama that features “de-aging” special effects.

Netflix Taps Fox Vet Spencer Klein As Director Of Theatrical Distribution, Will Steer Rollout Of ‘The Irishman’ & Streamer’s Awards Season Slate

EXCLUSIVE: Netflix has hired 20th Century Fox distribution vet Spencer Klein as their Director of Theatrical Distribution. Klein will report to Netflix Film boss Scott Stuber. One of the first big …

Marrakech: Robert De Niro Says 'The Irishman' Set for the Big Screen

The star said Netflix will release his latest collaboration with Martin Scorsese "the way it should be, in a theater."

Paul Schrader Says Netflix Will Only Release Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Irishman’ in Theaters for Two Weeks

"Netflix doesn't care about theatrical releases," Schrader said in a recent interview with /Film.

‘The Irishman’: Despite Netflix Deal, Martin Scorsese Says ‘The Ideal Would Be to See Cinema in Its Proper Context’

In presenting a new educational curriculum on film history, the director wrestled with moviegoing’s digital frontier.

Martin Scorsese: ‘The Irishman’ Has Almost 300 Scenes, Which Made It Challenging to Storyboard

Scorsese's Netflix gangster drama is one of the biggest undertakings of his legendary career.

‘The Irishman’: Al Pacino on Playing A 39-Year-Old Mobster

The Oscar winner, 77, was tasked with playing a man in his thirties, forties, and fifties in Martin Scorsese's anticipated Netflix epic.

‘The Irishman’ could be Scorsese’s most expensive film yet

An insider says “costs have soared to $175 million.”

Martin Scorsese Announces ‘The Irishman’ Is Done Filming: ‘Thanks to the Many People Who Made This Possible’

Let the lengthy post-production period begin on the director's expensive gangster drama.

Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Irishman’ Is Getting Way More Expensive: Budget Now Estimated Over $140 Million

"The Irishman" could soon eclipse "Hugo" to become the most expensive production of Scorsese's directing career.

Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Irishman’ Now Costs $125 Million, Netflix Won’t Confirm Theatrical Release

Producer Gaston Pavlovich says the budget could even get higher because of the demanding VFX work required to make Robert De Niro appear 30 years younger.

‘The Irishman’: Welker White Cast As Jimmy Hoffa’s Wife In Martin Scorsese-Robert De Niro Pic

EXCLUSIVE: Welker White is set to play Jimmy Hoffa’s wife Josephine in The Irishman, Martin Scorsese’s film starring Robert De Niro as Frank “The Irishman” Sheeran, a reputed hitman sus…

Anna Paquin To Play De Niro’s Daughter In Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Irishman’ For Netflix

EXCLUSIVE: Anna Paquin is the latest big name to join the cast of Netflix’s The Irishman for director Martin Scorsese. The Oscar winner will play the daughter of Robert De Niro’s title …

Gary Basaraba Cast As Union Boss Frank Fitzsimmons In ‘The Irishman’

EXCLUSIVE: Suburbicon co-star Gary Basaraba has been cast in a key role of Frank “Fitz” Fitzsimmons, the union leader of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters who was Jimmy Hoffa&#…

Kathrine Narducci Cast In Martin Scorsese’s Crime Drama ‘The Irishman’

EXCLUSIVE: The Sopranos actress Kathrine Narducci is set to appear in the Netflix, Martin Scorsese-directed crime drama The Irishman. Based on the Charles Brandt’s novel I Heard You Paint Hou…

Stephen Graham Will Portray Mob Boss Tony Provenzano In ‘The Irishman’

EXCLUSIVE: Stephen Graham has been set to play a key role of Genovese mob cappo Tony “Pro” Provenzano in the Netflix, Martin Scorsese film The Irishman about the disappearance of union …

Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Irishman’ Adds Domenick Lombardozzi & More

EXCLUSIVE: Domenick Lombardozzi has been cast in Martin Scorsese’s Netflix film The Irishman, along with Jeremy Luke and Joseph Russo. They guys are joining a nifty ensemble that includes Robert De…

Why Netflix Was The Only Place to Make Scorsese's The Irishman, According to Robert De Niro

Actor Robert De Niro explains why Netflix is the only proper place for Martin Scorsese's new movie. Read De Niro's The Irishman Netflix comments here.

Ray Romano Joins Robert De Niro, Al Pacino in Martin Scorsese's 'The Irishman' (Exclusive)

The pricey Netflix feature is based on the book by Charles Brandt.

Joe Pesci, Harvey Keitel, Bobby Cannavale Join Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Irishman’

Martin Scorsese is putting the band back together. Joe Pesci and Harvey Keitel have officially joined Al Pacino (whose deal is currently being finalized) and Robert De Niro in Scorsese’s Jimm…

How Martin Scorsese Will Save Filmmaking From Extinction — Exclusive Interview

From his upcoming Netflix production to an effort to preserve African films, Scorsese is on a crusade to keep the medium vital and relevant.