P+ Measurement Services, a leading media intelligence consultancy, has analysed the Nigerian media sector, which is experiencing rapid growth and facing strong competition as it continues to evolve for top media performers in the Nigerian subscription-based streaming services, telecommunications, and…
Johnny Depp will make an appearance in Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Vol 4 fashion show
Johnny Depp is reportedly set to make a guest appearance at Rihanna’s hotly-anticipated fourth Savage X Fenty fashion show. The actor, 59, will feature as a surprise guest in the Savage X Fenty Vol 4 show, which will premiere on…
Amazon Prime Video adapts ‘LOL’ format in Nigeria, orders ‘Gangs of Lagos’ and opens local currency services
Amazon Prime Video has ordered the Nigerian originals “Gangs of Lagos” and “LOL: Last One Laughing Naija,” and opened up local currency services for the platform in the country. Crime thriller “Gangs of Lagos,” which will launch on the platform…
FG, firm collaborate on local content in movie industry
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Ron Howard’s ‘Thirteen Lives’ first trailer reveals the dangers of the Thai cave rescue
Prime Video has released the first trailer for the ripped-from-the-headlines drama “Thirteen Lives,” Ron Howard’s upcoming film about the 2018 Tham Luang cave rescue. In June and July 2018, the members of a junior football team were trapped for 18…
Ron Howard’s ‘Thirteen Lives’ shifted to August
Ron Howard’s Thirteen Lives, based on a real-life rescue mission, is changing its release date plans following Amazon’s acquisition of MGM. Thirteen Lives was originally scheduled to hit theaters on Nov. 18 but now it will be getting a limited…
Brazil’s production sector booms, following crisis
In a breath-taking plot twist, the health of Brazil’s indie production sector of films and TV shows has turned from the worst crisis in 30 years to an unprecedented boom. The growth is fuelled by commissions from streaming platforms such…
*Nigeria at 61: Don’t despair over current challenges, Buhari tells Nigerians (Guardian)*2 killed as police, kidnappers clash in Lagos forest (Punch)
Nigeria at 61: Don’t despair over current challenges, Buhari tells Nigerians (Guardian) It’s a mixed feeling today, the 61st anniversary of Nigeria’s attainment of independence. Amid the celebration of nationhood in the national colours of green and white, symbolising natural…
‘Host’ horror movie scores perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes in surprise success
It was only a matter of time before Hollywood released its first quarantine-inspired horror movie but, Host isn’t a cheap shot in the dark at capitalising off the pandemic as it has scored a rare and perfect 100% on Rotten…
