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European hit versus Irish box office: what the till says that the festival does not

European hit versus Irish box office: what the till says that the festival does not A European film can be a hit in Locarno and a rumour in Limerick. An Irish f…

23 hours ago · 7 min read · By MSMN Newsroom

Cookies, consent and Irish editorial: what the banner is doing to the story

Cookies, consent and Irish editorial: what the banner is doing to the story A European reader who meets an Irish news or culture site through a cookie wall is a…

1 day ago · 8 min read · By MSMN Newsroom

Ireland’s games tax credit: when interactive work counts as European culture

Ireland’s games tax credit: when interactive work counts as European culture For most of the last two decades Ireland treated games as an ICT export that happen…

2 days ago · 7 min read · By MSMN Newsroom

Who owns the Irish story? IP rights after the DSM Directive

Who owns the Irish story? IP rights after the DSM Directive A European viewer who finishes an Irish drama, a TG4 crime series or a Cartoon Saloon feature is con…

3 days ago · 7 min read · By MSMN Newsroom

Who can buy an Irish newsroom? Media mergers, plurality and the EMFA

Who can buy an Irish newsroom? Media mergers, plurality and the EMFA A European reader who follows Irish news on a phone already lives inside a concentrated mar…

3 days ago · 7 min read · By MSMN Newsroom

The 2026 AVMSD review: what could change for European (and Irish) viewers

The 2026 AVMSD review: what could change for European (and Irish) viewers The Audiovisual Media Services Directive is the quiet operating system of European tel…

4 days ago · 7 min read · By MSMN Newsroom

Irish live venues, collecting societies, and the Brexit touring bill

Irish live venues, collecting societies, and the Brexit touring bill MSMN has already filed the festival half of Irish live music: IMRO’s billion-euro habit, fi…

4 days ago · 7 min read · By MSMN Newsroom

African storytelling in European living rooms: demand, diaspora, and discovery

They arrive through global streamers, free ad-supported channels on smart TVs, music documentaries that travel as widely as pop itself, and city festivals that…

5 days ago · 7 min read · By MSMN Newsroom

How Ireland’s screen industry is building for European (and global) audiences

How Ireland’s screen industry is building for European (and global) audiences For Irish viewers who catch a home-grown drama on RTÉ Player, a festival favourite…

5 days ago · 7 min read · By MSMN Newsroom

Celebrating a Century of Cinematic Brilliance: The Legacy of Buster Keaton's 'The General': MSMN News

As the film world marks the 100th anniversary of Buster Keaton's iconic silent film 'The General,' fans and film enthusiasts gather in Cottage Grove, Oregon, to celebrate its enduring impact and the artistry behind its creation.

1 week ago · 6 min read · By MSMN Newsroom

KT Tunstall Makes a Triumphant Return to the Fringe with Innovative Musical: MSMN News

KT Tunstall, the Scottish singer-songwriter, returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe after 30 years with her new musical 'The Singer,' which brings together deaf and hearing performers in a groundbreaking production.

1 month ago · 6 min read · By MSMN Newsroom

Celebrating 40 Years Since Queen's Iconic Knebworth Performance: MSMN News

This weekend marks the 40th anniversary of Queen's last performance with Freddie Mercury, a pivotal moment in rock history that continues to resonate with fans worldwide.

1 month ago · 6 min read · By MSMN Newsroom