Hasbro said its board has authorized a sale process for the part of its eOne TV and film business not directly supporting its branded entertainment strategy following a review of the company’s business initiated by new CEO Chris Cocks. Cocks…
‘Creed III’ trailer features Michael B. Jordan in fighting shape as Adonis
The first official trailer for “Creed III” has arrived. Michael B. Jordan is ready for another round in the ring. Jordan plays boxer Adonis Creed who trains with his late father Apollo’s formal rival, Rocky Balboa. The new trailer shows…
Bruce Willis and John Travolta face off in the first trailer for their new action movie ‘‘Paradise City’’
Bruce Willis and John Travolta will appear as rivals in their new action movie “Paradise City.” In the film’s trailer, which was released Wednesday, Willis plays a bounty hunter who is getting a little too old for the job but…
Kathy Bates, Alan Arkin and Teyana Taylor starring in The Smack
Kathy Bates, Alan Arkin and Teyana Taylor have been cast in ‘The Smack’. The trio have joined the growing ensemble that includes Marisa Tomei, Casey Affleck and Isabel May. David M. Rosenthal is to direct the movie that will begin…
Ian Wright lands first major film role
Ian Wright has landed his first role in a major movie. The football legend will make a cameo appearance in Daniel Kaluyya’s futuristic Netflix film ‘The Kitchen’. The former Arsenal striker was approached directly by Gunners supporter Daniel to appear…
Kunle Afolayan’s “Mokalik” is primal and organic – Toni Kan
In concluding my 2016 review of Kunle Afolayan’s The CEO, I wrote that “Kunle Afolayan has delivered another major movie in The CEO but deep within the core of his continuing success as a Nigerian filmmaker lies a critical challenge because his…
‘Knockout’, Wale Adenuga’s film hits cinemas this Easter
Cinema lovers in Nigeria are in for the best of moments this Easter, as Knockout, Wale Adenuga Productions’ big budget film goes to cinemas across the country on Easter Friday, April 19. Producer of the star-studded film and Managing Director…
The Future Awards Africa celebrates 20 outstanding young Nigerians
The Future Awards Africa last week celebrated 20 young and driven Nigerians making impact in diverse sectors of human endeavour including advocacy, media, music, technology, art, film, photography and more. The event which held at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal…
Chief Daddy Makes N40 Million In Its Opening Weekend (Guardian)
Chief Daddy Makes N40 Million In Its Opening Weekend (Guardian) Over the weekend, the new comedy from EbonyLife Films, Chief Daddy, debuted in cinemas across the country. The much-anticipated movie got off to a superb start, selling over N40 million…
7 “films” why you must not miss Lights Camera Africa 2018
We are three short and interesting days away from the 2018 edition of Lights, Camera Africa film festival and if you are still in a comme ci, comme ca mood, here are films that provide ample reason why you CANNOT…