First broadcast in 1993 until September 2001, it was presented by Dave Fanning, who was amongst the many people outraged when the show was axed.

[citation needed] Fanning criticised RTÉ's management, who never once consulted with him before making their decision, and said the axing of the show was "ludicrous" and "outrageous".

[3] The Movie Show was the working title of a new film review series for the 2012–13 season on RTÉ.

[4] On Thursday 1 November 2012, the show, produced by Animo productions,[5] returned to RTÉ Two at 9.00pm for 30 minutes and ran for 16 weeks.

[6] It was presented by Mairead Farrell and Eoghan McDermott with reporters Angela Scanlon, Rob Ross and Daniella Moyles.