Data from the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN) shows that the comedy-drama has earned over N640 million after spending only nine weeks in theatres. The 2022 release is now the highest grossing Nollywood movie of all time. This title was previously held by ‘Omo Ghetto: The Saga’, also made …
Read More »‘Love Language’: Here is your first look at Uzoamaka Aniunoh’s short film
Set in modern Lagos, the film follows the lives of Chioma, played by Uzoamaka Aniunoh, and Abdul (Adam Garba) as they navigate their love and differences. One conversation unravels many untouched layers of their realities which puts their bond to the test. Describing her experience writing, directing and acting on …
Read More »Nigerian film about gay couple lands major deal ahead global debut
Variety reports that Italy’s Coccinelle Film Sales has acquired world rights to the Nigerian gay-themed drama. The international distributor, which is run by sales agent Francesca Breccia, closed the deal with with Nigeria-based Polymath Pictures which produced the movie along with Polymath Pictures, 2o9ine Films, Creative Blacks Production, and Realm360 …
Read More »Dark October out on Netflix tomorrow, Friday February 3 + see videos from the premiere of the film in Lagos
Linda Ikeji’s debut movie, Dark October, will be out on Netflix tomorrow, Friday, February 3. The premiere of the movie was held at the Filmhouse cinema in Lagos state on Wednesday, February 1. The producer of the movie, Linda Ikeji, the director Tokar Mcbaror, and the star …
Read More »“We’re all human” Serena Williams reacts to Will Smith’s Oscars slap which “overshadowed” film about her family
Serena Williams is addressing Will Smith’s Oscars slap nearly one year after it happened. Will Smith starred as Serena Williams? father Richard Williams in the movie about his life titled King Richard. On Wednesday, Feb. 1, during a conversation with Gayle King on CBS Mornings, Serena was asked about the King …
Read More »‘The Feature’: Everything we know about Tosin Akintuyosi’s new film
Written by Victoria Folude, the coming-of-age story follows a teenager, who finds himself mixed with the wrong people on the bumpy journey to finding himself. His self-discovery journey includes his strained relationship with his mother and his vulnerability in the new world he finds himself in. On what to expect …
Read More »‘Big Love’: Inkblot Productions teams up with Biodun Stephen on new film
The first of the company’s four films slated for theatrical release in 2023, the movie is a romantic drama. ‘Big Love’ explores the eruption of love between Adil, a young and passionate man chasing his dreams and Adina, a focused and independent woman making ends meet at a graduate training …
Read More »Extreme adventure from Afghanistan to Ecuador: the Banff Mountain Film Festival returns
The Banff Mountain film festival opens the door to the inspiring stories of people who simultaneously confront their physical and mental limits and the elements. And with this year’s festival featuring films on a lawyer running ultra marathons to help women in Afghanistan, a mountain-biking family living with disability, and …
Read More »Alec Baldwin to be charged with involuntary manslaughter in ‘Rust’ film shooting
Alec Baldwin and armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed will each be charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter for the 2021 fatal shooting on the set of the film “Rust”. Santa Fe First Judicial District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies and special prosecutor Andrea Reeb announced their decision Thursday morning, Jan. 19 in a …
Read More »Oscar-winning actor, Kevin Spacey speaks out as he prepares to collect film award days after denying seven sex offence charges
Oscar-winning actor, Kevin Spacey has spoken out while preparing to collect a film award in Italy this week, days after denying seven sex offence charges. Spacey is being honoured by the Italian National Cinema Museum following a series of allegations made against him in the wake of the #MeToo movement. After denying …
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