Irish premiere of Kenneth Branagh's new movie tops bill at Belfast Film Festival next month

NASA has launched a resupply mission to the International Space Station carrying supplies for groundbreaking scientific research - with a twist.Carrying over 3,500 kilograms of equipment and cargo up to the station, a commercial spacecraft travelled for two days loaded with materials vital for unique, cutting-edge scientific research being conducted on the International Space Station (ISS).The ISS is an important research hub because unlike most laboratories isn’t affected by much gravity.As well as the vital research materials, the mission will also deliver important supplies for both the astronauts and the ISS itself. It will even help them take out their rubbish - in May it will launch back into the Earth's atmosphere carrying more than a thousand kilograms of trash, and both the junk and spaceship will be completely destroyed.

Dancing On Ice appeared rather confused on Sunday night after Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas attended the live event to support his co-star Sally Dynevor and Pussycat Dolls' Kimberly Wyatt.Ryan, 37, who was a corrie regular for 16 years, took to his social media to share that he will be supporting both Sally and Kimberly and also confirmed this on the Sunday evening show.But fans were clearly baffled with Ryan and Kimberly's connection and wanted to find out how they knew each other.Taking to Twitter, Dancing On Ice viewers shared their thoughts on the unusual connection.One fan asked: "Are we all wondering how Ryan Thomas knows Kimberly Wyatt?"Replying to the tweet a viewer responded: "Yep. Came to Twitter hoping to find the answer."Luckily another spectator was on hand to demystify the confusion.

Big Brother and Bananas in Pyjamas to screens, has died at the age of 77 after a boat accident.The Australian entertainment mogul died while holidaying in Tahiti on the Oneworld mega-motor yacht and died after he was thrown underwater while on a small boat alongside the yacht.According to the Australian Daily Telegraph, Balnaves was unable to be revived after the freak accident.The star is survived by his wife Diana, who he married in 1971, and his children – a son called Hamish, and two daughters, Alexandra and Victoria.Balnaves produced a number of television shows including the likes of Big Brother, Bananas in Pyjamas, Water Rats and McLeod's Daughters.This wasn't the first boating accident that Balnaves had been involved in, as a near-fatal crash back in 2002 changed his outlook on life.Back then he said: "How many more houses do I need? Do I want the jet plane? Do I want another yacht? Not really."There comes a time when those things stop meaning so much to you."After that, he went on to become involved in charitable work, with his Balnaves Foundation donating around £10million.According to the foundation's website, it gives away £1.5m a year "to create a better Australia through education, medicine and the arts with a focus on young people, the disadvantaged and indigenous Australia".Before he made his fortune in media, Balnaves left school at the young age of 15.He went on to run Endemol Shine Australia, when it was known as Southern Star Television.He was also a former managing director of the Australian division of animated production company Hanna-Barbera.For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.

Queen’s Covid scare will not deter the Royal Family from being an “example” following the Government's expected relaxing of restrictions, a royal expert has insisted.Buckingham Palace confirmed the Queen would continue to carry out “light duties” despite showing “mild cold like” symptoms. Despite calls from royal fans for the reigning monarch to rest, it seems as though The Firm look set to carry on as normal as Kate Middleton looks to continue onto her trip to Copenhagen, Denmark.

drug lord El Chapo that left two people dead and many more kidnapped. Word of the drug gangs raid on February 15 had initially been passed to residents of the isolated city through scrambled messages from truck drivers who heard gang members at gas stations brag: "The Chapiza is here: we are coming with everything."Armed to the teeth with guns powerful enough to take down helicopters, 20 trucks arrived in Caborca to intimidate the rival gangs in the area and lay siege to the town.

There’s no rest for telly star Vanessa Feltz as she stepped onto This Morning today, her 60th birthday. But it wasn’t all hard work - the star was treated like a queen and surprised with balloons, confetti and a sweet song from husband Ben Ofoedu live in the studio! Vanessa was in tears as Ben serenaded her in front of the cameras.The broadcaster - who also has a show on BBC Radio 2 - was also treated to a luxurious and rather wild weekend to celebrate the occasion.

Asda's latest homeware range has proven to be a hit among Disney-loving shoppers. The supermarket has released a full Alice in Wonderland-themed collection, featuring everything from mugs and plates to duvet covers and cushions.

sending topless photos she sent to him privately to his ex took a troubling turn on Sunday's episode of. Producers stepped in after Jasmine got physical with Gino.During the episode, Jasmine was still reeling over Gino's ex DM'ing her on social media that Gino not only sent her topless photos Jasmine sent to him in private, but was also texting about her behind her back. Jasmine also discovered that Gino was on a sugar baby/sugar daddy website and was paying women to go on dates with him.

Naga Munchetty took the reins alongside her co-host, Rick Edwards, on his morning show 5 Live Breakfast as the BBC presenter took over from regular broadcaster Rachel Burden who was noticeably absent today.The journalist, who fronts her own radio show on the network, stepped in on the morning programme.Taking to Twitter, the 46-year-old made a cheeky admission ahead of sitting in for Rachel.The BBC Breakfast presenter joked that her co-presenter Rick "may regret" having Naga on board over the next few days this week.In view of her 265,000 followers, Naga penned: "In your ears a little earlier today @bbc5live from 0600-0900 with @rickedwards1 letting me share the Breakfast studio with him..."She added: "Will he regret it?"Social media users flocked to comment on Naga's post, as Geraint Lewis joked: "He'll be sorry."Sir Hugo commented: "Well it would be an honour to work with a nice lady like you Naga."While Andrew cheekily fumed: "I missed [the show] this morning."Speaking on 5 Live Breakfast, Naga explained that she will be filling in for Rachel over the next few days."Good morning to you. Rick, 'Hello,'" she began.

Madonna has certainly never been the shy and retiring type during her career. However, her latest photoshoots, in which the 63-year-old shares her feelings for her 27-year-old beau, have attracted very mixed opinions.Treating her 17.6 million followers to some Instagram shots of herself this week, all she had to do was sit back and wait for the reaction.One snap, in which she posted a photo of herself perched on the toilet alongside the caption: "I'm getting my s**t together - finally!" had some fans threatening to unfollow her.Plus, while some admired her doll-like youthful beauty, others wrote poignantly on the post that they missed her "real face"."Who tf is this 14 year old? What have you done with Madonna??" @jonnameless jokingly asked."Who is this 17 year old girl ???" @hayosol echoed incredulously on the app.@jfjenjen hit back cattily: "Most definitely not Madonna that's for sure."However, @leonalefarley had some strong words in defence of his idol, arguing: "Some weirdos posting on here.

Transport bosses have warned that disruption on trains, roads and trams caused by Storm Franklin may continue into tonight.

The Beartown Brewery has paid tribute to last week’s viral smash Big Jet TV by getting straight into the lab to brew a new beer.

Adam Thomas still cut a stylish figure as he braved the storm to appear on Morning Live.

Caitriona Balfe shared the sweetest hug with her young co-star Jude Hill at the premiere of Belfast during the 2021 BFI London Film Festival at The Royal Festival Hall on Tuesday (October 12) in London, England.

Variety, if Jude Hill was nominated for his role in 'Belfast', he would be the second-youngest actor ever nominated since Jackie Cooper, who was recognized for Norman Taurog’s classic comedy 'Skippy' (1930-31) at the fourth Oscars ceremony. As well as putting the Armagh actor forward for the prestigious award, Jamie Dornan, Ciaran Hinds, Caitriona Balfe, and Judi Dench are also being touted for supporting actors nominations.

Stockholm Film Festival has signed up a trio of big names to receive its Lifetime Achievement Awards – Bronzes Horses – during this year’s event.

Focus Features, the studio behind Kenneth Branagh’s latest hit movie Belfast, is set to begin campaigning actors for 2022 Oscar nominations soon.

Clayton Davis The cast of Kenneth Branagh’s “Belfast,” including Caitriona Balfe, Jamie Dornan, Ciarán Hinds and Judi Dench, will follow young Jude Hill’s lead on the road to the Academy Awards. Variety has learned exclusively that Focus Features will campaign Hill for lead actor consideration during the awards season, with the rest of the cast going for supporting recognition.Balfe and Dornan’s category submissions have been a question mark since the film’s debut at Telluride, riding the line between leading and supporting characters.

Clayton Davis The cast of Kenneth Branagh’s “Belfast,” including Caitriona Balfe, Jamie Dornan, Ciarán Hinds and Judi Dench, will follow young Jude Hill’s lead on the road to the Academy Awards. Variety has learned exclusively that Focus Features will campaign Hill for lead actor consideration during the awards season, with the rest of the cast going for the supporting recognition.Balfe and Dornan’s category submissions have been a question mark since the film’s debut at Telluride, riding the line between leading and supporting characters.

Kenneth Branagh’s Belfast tells the story of a fictional nine-year-old version of himself during the Troubles in late 1960s Northern Ireland. Today, he told Deadline’s Contenders Film: London event that he had long wanted to write something about the city, but was thinking “perhaps there was a story about my grandparents,” until the pandemic came around. “I started to feel as though in a way the first lockdown that I experienced was in Belfast when suddenly after this very violent change the street was sealed at either end by two barricades. It essentially became a kind of fortress.”

This year’s Rome Film Festival unveiled its line-up today, with honorary prizes set to be given to Quentin Tarantino and Tim Burton.