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  • Mike Ezuruonye collaborates with Polish stars for new movie

    Mike Ezuruonye collaborates with Polish stars for new movie

    Following a successful outing with his first produced movie, ‘Brother Jekwu’, Nollywood actor Mike Ezuruonye is set to collaborate with Polish stars for another, ‘Creek Heart.’

    Ezuruonye who was recently in Poland where he was interviewed by popular polish TV channel, TVP2, on a distribution deal for his movies in European cinemas.

    As part of the collaboration, an European production crew of about 14 which is noted for top-rated movies and series, including the ‘Borat and Vikings’ will collaborate with some Nigerians regarding technical know-how.

    “I am excited about this collaboration with Poland and I am confident that this is only the beginning of a profitable collaboration with them,” said Ezuruonye while speaking about his visit to Poland and his new project.

    “I am equally excited about this distribution deal. The movie will be distributed all across Europe. This is huge, not just for me but for the industry as a whole. Our works are getting increasingly recognised outside of our shores and it is exactly the kind of thing we need.”

    Ezuruonye’s ‘Brother Jekwu’ is a comedy in collaboration with Kenyan stars, which showcased each country’s role and uniqueness in African storytelling.

    The actor turned filmmaker had received two nominations for Best Actor in a Supporting Role and Best Actor in a Leading Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2008, and 2009. He was nominated for Best Actor in Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards 2015. He was also recently nominated for the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) as Best Actor in a Drama (TV/Series) for his role in ‘Breathless’.

  • Some Nollywood couples who met on movie set

    Some Nollywood couples who met on movie set

    Iretiola and Patrick Doyle
    IRETI and Patrick Doyle met while working at the production company. Patrick Doyle then was a broadcaster and Ireti’s boss at that time.

    Isaac and Nneka Moses
    ISAAC and Nneka Moses met on the set of a movie in 1996. With their show Goge Africa that showcase Africa rich culture, which take them to different continents, the couple now share an uncanny resemblance.

    Chris Attoh and Damilola Adegbite

    NOT left in the love nest are Chris Attoh and Damilola Adegbite, who also met on the Tinsel series. The couple played the roles of Kwame Mensah and Telema Duke respectively. They got married in 2015.

    Chacha Eke and Austin Faani

    CHACHA Eke got married to her scriptwriter cum director husband, Austin Faani. They met on the set of ‘When Kings Decide’ in 2013.

    Gloria Anozie and Norbert Young

    TILL date, the couple has continued to wax stronger in their marriage, which is over a decade. In an interview, Gloria Anozie was quoted to have attributed her successful marriage to the fact that she sees her husband very often. The duo got married in 2002.

      Olu Jacobs and Joke Silva

    NOTING that patience and understanding is the key to a successful marriage, veteran actor Olu Jacobs, who is married to his heartthrob of more than two decades, met her while casting for one of Wole Soyinka’s novel – Jero’s Metamorphosis – at the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos. The rest is history as they are always seen in each other’s company at events.

    Gbenro Ajibade and Osas Ighodaro

    THOUGH there had been reports that Gbenro and Osas, might be having issues with their marriage, both cast members on popular Africa Magic TV show, Tinsel, got engaged in 2014. Gbenro played the role of Soji and Osas was Adanna on the show. They got married almost a year later in the United States.

     

     

  • ‘Pathetic’ is a human interest movie – Dayo Amusa

    ‘Pathetic’ is a human interest movie – Dayo Amusa

    All is ready for Dayo Amusa’s new movie, ‘Pathetic’, to be released in cinemas on March 24, 2017.

    Amusa, who disclosed that the movie is a human interest story, said, “We must tell the many tales that are being kept as secrets, the many wounds that are being covered and the many stories that may never be told.” Her last movie, ‘Unforgivable’ also borders on domestic violence in the family.

    ‘Pathetic’ is the story of Rita Shonibare, a renowned TV star who is caught in a web of confusion, as she makes a compromise on her budding career so as to overcome her marital ordeals. The movie portrays the mischievous ways that celebrities are portrayed by the media and the outsiders who prey on them.

    “It’s not as if the stories are related to me directly,” she quipped. “I am just a voice to the many silenced voices in our society. I am helping a group of people tell the stories they would rather cover. These are issues that go on around us daily and I feel obligated to tell those stories.”

    Speaking further, Amusa said: “This does not mean that I will not make movies outside of this niche. I am definitely open to try my hands on different stories but one thing is important, I want to tell an impacting story that we can all learn from.”

  • AY plans third movie

    AY plans third movie

    Following the success of ‘30 Days in Atlanta’ and ‘A Trip To Jamaica’, popular comedian, Ayo Makun, otherwise called AY, is aiming for his third feature film titled ‘10 Days in SunCity’.

    The movie, a sequel to ‘30 Days in Atlanta’, the adventure of Akpos, is being shot in South Africa.

    Uploading a behind-the-scenes footage of the film on his Instagram page, on Tuesday, AY hyped the production value of the movie.

    ‘Production value like never before,’ he wrote.

    ’#10DaysInSunCity, @travel2sa, @flysaanigeria.’

    According to Dion, the helicopter pilot who was recorded in the clip, the cast and crew were on Day 5 of shoot.

    The scene involves ace Nigerian actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo, in a make-up session.

    ‘It’s been fun,’ said a cast member on the experience on set so far.

    ‘We’re having obstacles and I think we’ll run smoothly. But we’re conquering our fears every day.’

    AY, who has made a name for himself as a comedian, delved into filmmaking in 2015 with his debut production, ‘30 Days in Atlanta’, the famed Warri comedy muse, which became a box-office hit, making about N100million in the cinema.

  • 93 DAYS: THE MOVIE THAT BROUGHT NIGERIA RESPECT

    93 Days has brought Nigeria great respect amongst committee of nation especially due to the way the Ebola virus was contained. The movie reflects the sacrifices of people like Dr. Ameyo Adadevoh, who paid the ultimate sacrifice to combat Ebola when a Liberian American diplomat, Patrick Sawyerr, brought it into Nigeria.

    In a country where history and heroic feats are not well documented, 93 Days whis was directed and co-produced by Steve Gukas, saves the day with proper and accurate representation of the sad event in Nigeria. Shot at multiple locations in Nigeria, 93 Days movie premiered to national and international acclaim and has gone on to become one of the highest grossing movies in Nigerian cinema.

    Topping the list of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) with 13 nominations, the movie, a production of Native FilmWorks, Michel Angelo Production and Bolanle Austen-Peters Production, is expected to win big.  It stars Bimbo Akintola, Bimbo Manuel, Charles Okafor, Danny Glover, Gideon Okeke, Keppy Ekpeyong Bassey, Somkhele Idhalama, Tim Reid, Sola Oyebade, Charles Etubiebi, and Seun Kentebe.

    The movie which premiered in both African and international countries with loads of positive reviews from the audience, also sold out at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Chicago International Film Festival where it was the only Nigerian film to show there, Johannesburg Film Festival and LA Film Festivals.

    “We did the Ebola movie because we wanted to add value,” said Bolanle Austen-Peters, in an interview.

    “I didn’t want to do just any movie

    “We told a story that needed to be told. I felt that if we did not tell that story, foreigners, as usual, could come and tell of the brave and courageous people who fought against the Ebola virus to save all of us. For me it was very important that the story was documented for posterity.”

    Steve Gukas also said 93 Days was his most challenging film thus far.

    “It needed more money plus the huge challenge in shooting in a metropolis like Lagos,” he said.

    “You could hardly do a two-unit move in one day because of the size of the crew and traffic. Then you put on top of that the challenge of funding and the pressure of telling a story so close to our collective memory.”

    The movie got endorsement from two respected personalities, Hollywood actor, Danny Glover and Nigeria’s most famous blogger, Linda Ikeji. Danny said, “93 Days symbolises the spirit of the Nigerian people and the vibrancy of the industry.

    “From the moment we had the script, we knew we have something special. Steve (Gukas) wanted me to do a cameo role. After reading the script, I realised I need to do more than that.”

  • Mo Abudu premiers new movie

    Mo Abudu premiers new movie

    EbonyLife TV boss, Mo Abudu, is like an enterprising swimmer determined to master and win laurels in the four swimming styles of backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle and butterfly, which make up the individual medley. She is an explorer boldly venturing into and planting her flags of conquest in known and strange places.

    Only recently, she conquered another terrain in her climb up the ladder of achievements as she premiered her new film at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

    The Dubai Tourism Grand Premiere of The Wedding Party featured the who is who in the entertainment scene on a night of breath-taking opulence. The shots of the Elfike Film Collective movie were called by brilliant director Kemi Adetiba. The presentation of the event was spick and span, featuring access cards to ensure that only invited guests could gain entry to view the luxurious premiere.

    Pre-premiere activities at the Gifting Lounge Bridal Court, Love Zone and Gourmet Board, served to whet everyone’s appetite for the main event. At the centre of everything was the lady of the moment, Mo Abudu herself.

    If the premiere was a spectacular affair, it was nothing in comparison to the after-party at the famed Honeymoon Bay where guests jiggled and swayed graceful hips well into the night.

  • NEVER THOUGHT I’D HEAR ‘SKELEWU’ IN A DISNEY MOVIE –DAVIDO

    NEVER THOUGHT I’D HEAR ‘SKELEWU’ IN A DISNEY MOVIE –DAVIDO

    HIP HOP star Davido has hit another goldmine as his hit single Skelewu, which became an anthem in 2014, has been selected alongside other songs to be used for the soundtrack of a Disney Movie titled Queen of Katwe.

    The excited father of one took to Twitter to share the new development: “Never thought I’d hear “Skelewu” in a Disney movie. Amazing,” he tweeted.

    Other African artistes whose songs made soundtrack for the film include MC Galaxy’s Sekem, and Ugandan artist Eddy Kenzo’s Mbilo Mbilo.

    American singer Alicia Keys also wrote and recorded a song titled Back to life for the film.

    ‘Queen of Katwe’ is a 2016 American biographical sports drama film starring Lupita Nyong’o and David Oyelowo among others. It depicts the life of Phiona Mutesi, a Ugandan chess prodigy from Katwe who became a Woman Candidate Master after her performances at World Chess Olympiads.

    The film was produced by Walt Disney Pictures and ESPN Films, and set for a limited release in North America on September 23, 2016, followed by a general theatrical release on September 30.

  • DRAMA AS MAN FALLS AFTER SEEING HORROR MOVIE

    A drama occurred in the cinema while a man was watching ‘Raw’ one of the movies selected at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival.

    “We can confirm two patrons did feel unwell during the screening of Raw… one of which required the assistance of the emergency services,” added Jennifer Bell, Vice-President of Communications for the festival. “Incidents like this sometimes happen at TIFF screenings. The safety and security of all our patrons and guests is a priority for TIFF and any situation where an audience member is feeling unwell is handled with care and due professionalism by our venue teams.”

    The incident occurred during the midnight screening of the film on Tuesday. Spokesperson for the film, Ryan Werner, told ‘The Hollywood Reporter’ it was obvious the “film became too much” for  the audience, saying he added he had only seen this type of physical reaction to a movie once before (in response to Lars von Trier’s Antichrist).

    The cannibal film, created by writer-director Julia Docournau, had premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May where it bagged the FIPRESCI Critics’ Prize, but did not get the kind of reaction recorded at TIFF. Some wonder if it was not some kind of publicity stunt for the movie.

    Recall that the media was awash with news of a yet-to-be-released movie in Nigeria in which an agonizing fire incident was later discovered to be a publicity stunt.

    The French-language film is about a shy, vegetarian college student at a veterinary college who develops an insatiable lust for flesh as the result of a gruesome hazing ritual.

  • Trailer for Ebola movie, 93 Days released

    Trailer for Ebola movie, 93 Days released

    Producers of 93 Days, a movie that chronicles the outbreak and combating of the dreaded Ebola virus in Nigeria, have released the trailer for the anticipated movie.

    Produced by Steve Gukas, Pemon Rami, Bolanle Austen-peters and Dotun Olakunri, the film takes us back to 2014, from the period the news broke about the virus in Nigeria to immediate measures put in place to stop the spread.

    93 Days recounts the heroic roles played by the Late Dr Adadevoh and her team at the First Consultant Hospital, Former Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, Former President Goodluck Jonathan, Ministers of Health at both State and Federal levels in saving the country from a major epidemic which was eradicated 93 days after the disease was first discovered in the country.

    “93 Days is a Film all Nigerians should be proud of and support because it tells a story that is a major milestone in our history as a people and one that shows us at our finest,” said Dotun Olakunri.

    The movie tells the real life story of men and women who valiantly put their lives on the line to save citizens of Nigeria from consequences of the outbreak of the highly dreaded Virus.

    It stars Hollywood actor, Danny Glover, Bimbo Akintola, Tim Reid, Somkele Iyamah Idhalama, Alastair Mackenzie, Keppy Ekpeyong Bassey, Bimbo Manuel, Charles Okafor, Gideon Okeke, and a host of others.

  • Kemi Afolabi auditions for all-female movie

    Kemi Afolabi auditions for all-female movie

    Delectable actress, Kemi Afolabi, last Thursday held auditioned for her groundbreaking all-female cast movie titled M’odorisa. The auditions which held at Ikeja, Lagos, according to the actress, is even more spectacular because the movie will parade a thousand cast.

    “It is an all female cast as the script demands. So we are trying to audition up and coming artistes who really have the talent and the passion. This is my own way of creating an impact on my fans’ lives, people who want to do the job but they don’t have the means. So this is a platform for them to come around if they are really good, then we can build them up artistically help them up in their career,” she said.

    After the audition, the actress revealed, there will be a script reading where the young actresses will have the opportunity to be mentored by established acts.

    “I have actually been on the project for about two years now. We have been trying to scout for the best location as the script requires. 2015 was a very busy year for me. We have had to shuttle between trying to find my base for this job M’odorisa and also attend to other producers’ needs. So I’ve been doing a lot of scouting. We have been to Oshogbo, Ibadan, and we eventually got what the script requires at the outskirt of Ilaro,” the thespian revealed.

    Produced by Afolabi’s Kaas Entertaiment in conjunction with Olasco Films, the actress  said that the aim of the movie is to teach people to stay true to their culture. In recent times in Nigeria, she said, most people have not really been welcoming towards their culture.

    “M’odorisa is about a particular character who became a ruler and, you know the adage that what a man can do, a woman can do better, she had to face a lot of challenges.

    She even surpassed her predecessors. At the end, we were able to release the audience from what they are looking forward to. There is a lot to learn about the movie about the beauty and the uniqueness of the African culture,” she further stated.