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Netflix to charge for extra users from 2023

19-10-2022 14:41

Netflix, an American subscription streaming service and production firm, has said it will begin assessing costs for password sharing in the early 2023 period.
Netflix to charge for extra users from 2023

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Kunle Afolayan: Why I cast my daughter in Anikulapo

19-10-2022 14:33

Veteran actor and movie producer, Kunle Afolayan, has explained why he cast his daughter, Eyiyemi Afolayan, for the role of Princess Omowunmi in his recent release, Anikulapo.
Kunle Afolayan: Why I cast my daughter in Anikulapo

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Nigeria to host African premiere of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

19-10-2022 14:09

The premiere will reportedly take place in collaboration with the Walt Disney Company, FilmOne Entertainment, and the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF).
Nigeria to host African premiere of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

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Anikulapo ranks No.1 globally on Netflix

12-10-2022 13:33

Anikulapo, a Netflix original movie produced and directed by veteran actor, Kunle Afolayan, is currently topping the Netflix weekly global chart as the most viewed non-English Netflix original movie.
Anikulapo ranks No.1 globally on Netflix

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Apple to release Will Smith’s first film ‘Emancipation’ since Oscars

04-10-2022 16:33

Apple will finally release Will Smith’s next major film, “Emancipation,” this December after holding it in limbo in the wake of his Academy Awards slap of Chris Rock. (Oct. 4)
Apple to release Will Smith’s first film ‘Emancipation’ since Oscars

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Netflix warns viewers about ‘Dahmer’ being ‘too disturbing’

25-09-2022 11:17

With many viewers not even able to get through the first episode, Netflix has warned users about the graphic nature of their new Jeffrey Dahmer series.
Netflix warns viewers about ‘Dahmer’ being ‘too disturbing’

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Netflix drops lawsuit against the unofficial Bridgerton Musical’s creators

24-09-2022 16:52

Netflix has dismissed its copyright infringement lawsuit against Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, the creators behind The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical, as reported earlier by Variety and Deadline.
Netflix drops lawsuit against the unofficial Bridgerton Musical’s creators

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AMAA 2022: South Africa, Ghana films lead nomination with 28 awards

22-09-2022 16:07

South Africa’s feature film: “Surviving Gaza,” and Ghana’s “Borga” lead the 2022 Africa Movie Academy Awards nominations with 14 nominations each.
AMAA 2022: South Africa, Ghana films lead nomination with 28 awards

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Oscars: Nigeria fails to meet eligibility again

20-09-2022 14:14

The Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) for the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences has announced, that no movie will be submitted for the 2023 Oscars Awards.=
Oscars: Nigeria fails to meet eligibility again

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Nollywood actress inks exclusive deal with Prime Video

18-09-2022 12:00

Prime Video has announced an exclusive overall deal with one of Nigeria’s leading filmmakers, Jáde Osiberu, the creator of film and series hits Sugar Rush, Isoken, and Gidi Up, as well as the highly anticipated upcoming Amazon Original movie Gangs of Lagos.
Nollywood actress inks exclusive deal with Prime Video

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Netflix suspends ‘The Crown’ filming after Queen Elizabeth’s death

09-09-2022 20:16

Netflix suspended filming of its British royals drama “The Crown” on Friday following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the company said.
Netflix suspends ‘The Crown’ filming after Queen Elizabeth’s death

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Full list of Headies 2022 awards winners

05-09-2022 11:46

Grammy award-winning singer Wizkid and Tems were top winners at the 15th edition of the Headies awards.
Full list of Headies 2022 awards winners

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Nigeria to review law regulating film industry

03-09-2022 11:34

The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) says there is the need to review the law backing the board and movie censorship fee in Nigeria.
Nigeria to review law regulating film industry

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Edo Film Festival unveils Linda Osifo as band ambassador

29-08-2022 15:26

Dynamic actress and philanthropist, Linda Osifo, has been selected by the Edo State International Film Festival (ESIFF) as its ambassador.
Edo Film Festival unveils Linda Osifo as band ambassador

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Edo Film Festival: 94 nations submit films

29-08-2022 12:19

According to the Edo State administration, 1,551 films from 94 different nations were submitted for the upcoming international film festival, which will take place at the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub and other locations in the state from September 1 to September 4, 2022.
Edo Film Festival: 94 nations submit films

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Seun Oloketuyi: Why we chose Owerri as BON 2022 destination

25-08-2022 13:41

The Executive Producer of Best of Nollywood Awards, popularly known as BON Awards, Seun Oloketuyi, has revealed the reason the traveling award event would be taking place in Owerri, Imo State capital, for the 2022 edition.
Seun Oloketuyi: Why we chose Owerri as BON 2022 destination

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Moses Armstrong returns to movie set despite AGN ban

25-08-2022 09:55

The alleged victim, who was said to have been schooling outside Nigeria, returned to the country months ago and petitioned the Governor’s wife on the rape allegation.
Moses Armstrong returns to movie set despite AGN ban

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Netflix unveils official trailer for Kunle Afolayan epic film ‘Anikulapo’

21-08-2022 15:50

Movie streaming service Netflix has unveiled the official trailer for Kunle Afolayan’s epic film ‘Anikulapo’.
Netflix unveils official trailer for Kunle Afolayan epic film ‘Anikulapo’

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Angela Eguavoen: Only reason I can go nude in movies

20-08-2022 16:30

Nollywood actress Angela Eguavoen has revealed the only reason she could go nude in movies.
Angela Eguavoen: Only reason I can go nude in movies

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Ian Wordi: Nigeria’s movie industry is more well-paid than Ghana

20-08-2022 14:54

Ghanaian actor Ian Wordi has given a reason for his scarcity on the Ghanaian movie scene on Showbiz 360. He reveals his focus is geared towards the Nigerian movie industry as that landscape is more profitable and diverse.
Ian Wordi: Nigeria’s movie industry is more well-paid than Ghana

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Netflix ramps up investment in African stories with large slate of exciting titles

03-08-2022 18:19

Bringing together talent, filmmakers and press from South Africa and Nigeria, Netflix hosted See What’s Next Africa content showcase to spotlight its increased investment in Africa’s rich heritage of storytelling through exciting new projects that span a diverse range of genres and formats that will be available in 190 countries.
Netflix ramps up investment in African stories with large slate of exciting titles

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Tems featured in soundtrack of Black Panther 2 trailer

24-07-2022 17:08

Temilade Openiyi, also known as Tems, has featured in the soundtrack of Black Panther 2 trailer.
Tems featured in soundtrack of Black Panther 2 trailer

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Marvel teases Black Panther sequel Wakanda Forever

24-07-2022 12:02

Marvel Studios unveiled the first trailer for “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” — set to “No Woman No Cry” — to fans at Comic-Con on Saturday in San Diego.
Marvel teases Black Panther sequel Wakanda Forever

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Netflix loses almost a million subscribers

20-07-2022 10:47

After enjoying a long reign as the king of streaming, Netflix faces a tough fight to keep its crown.
Netflix loses almost a million subscribers

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Netflix and Microsoft team up for cheaper plan with adverts

19-07-2022 13:49

Netflix has teamed up with Microsoft to offer a cheaper subscription plan to customers that will show adverts.
Netflix and Microsoft team up for cheaper plan with adverts

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Netflix’s latest anti-password sharing test lets users pay for ‘additional homes’

18-07-2022 23:05

The test will prompt users to pay an additional fee if they use an account outside their household for over two weeks, costing an extra 219 pesos ($1.17 in Argentina) and $2.99 everywhere else.
Netflix’s latest anti-password sharing test lets users pay for ‘additional homes’

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Burna Boy unveils ‘Love, Damini’ album

08-07-2022 10:41

On the heels of his successful tour performances across Europe and the US, grammy-winning singer and African giant, Burna Boy puts out a staggeringly impressive body of work in his wildly anticipated sixth studio project, ‘Love, Damini‘. Burna Boy’s most personal body of work yet, ‘Love, Damini‘ boasts of two hit singles — “Kilometre” and […]
Burna Boy unveils ‘Love, Damini’ album

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Reactions trail remake of Nollywood classic Glamour Girls

27-06-2022 13:54

Charles Okpaleke, the chief executive officer (CEO) and co-founder of Play Networks, has come under fire over the remake of Glamour Girls, the 1994 Nollywood blockbuster.
Reactions trail remake of Nollywood classic Glamour Girls

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BBNaija star Tacha joins Nollywood

25-06-2022 14:35

Former Big Brother Naija (BBN) housemate, Anita Natacha Akide, who is popularly known as Tacha, has made her acting debut in Nollywood.
BBNaija star Tacha joins Nollywood

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Joseph Edgar: Why we’re staging play on Emir Sanusi

21-06-2022 13:59

The Executive Chairman, Duke of Shomolu Productions, Joseph Edgar, has decried the sharp disconnect between Nigeria’s youth and the country’s past.
Joseph Edgar: Why we’re staging play on Emir Sanusi

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Netflix plans Squid Game reality TV show with $4.56 million cash prize

15-06-2022 11:40

Netflix is casting for a newly announced reality TV show, Squid Game: The Challenge, the company said in a statement.
Netflix plans Squid Game reality TV show with $4.56 million cash prize

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Amber Heard denies ‘slightly insane’ rumor she’s been cut from ‘Aquaman 2’

15-06-2022 11:27

Not so fast. While gossip website Just Jared reported the news that after Warner Bros. test-screened the film with audiences, supporting star Amber Heard was being cut from “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,” the actress’ reps now deny those reports.
Amber Heard denies ‘slightly insane’ rumor she’s been cut from ‘Aquaman 2’

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Tony Umez: I wasn’t paid for my first two roles in Nollywood

07-06-2022 18:59

Veteran Nollywood actor, Tony Umez, has revealed that despite joining the movie industry to make ends meet, he wasn’t paid for the first two roles he played in different movies.
Tony Umez: I wasn’t paid for my first two roles in Nollywood

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Bollywood’s Oscars return war film ‘Shershaah’ takes the spotlight

06-06-2022 12:12

War film “Shershaah” marched off with Best Picture and Best Director as Bollywood’s Oscars returned for the first time since the pandemic began with an all-singing, all-dancing awards ceremony in Abu Dhabi.
Bollywood’s Oscars return war film ‘Shershaah’ takes the spotlight

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Netflix adds content warning to Stranger Things season 4 premiere after Texas school shooting

27-05-2022 22:05

Due to the general but chilling similarities the opening scenes of Stranger Things 4bear to the recent mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, Netflix has issued a content warning.
Netflix adds content warning to Stranger Things season 4 premiere after Texas school shooting

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Netflix laying off 150 employees, including dozens from Tudum fansite

17-05-2022 23:11

Netflix is laying off around 150 employees and agency contractors following a disappointing earnings report, citing “slowing revenue growth,” as first reported by Variety.
Netflix laying off 150 employees, including dozens from Tudum fansite

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Johnny Depp will not return as Jack Sparrow

16-05-2022 16:26

Confirming Depp’s removal from the franchise, producer Jerry Bruckheimer affirmed that Depp would not be included in the scripts for the new addition to the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.
Johnny Depp will not return as Jack Sparrow

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Halima Abubakar: I produce my movies to avoid sexual demands

08-05-2022 18:46

Actress Halima Abubakar has explained she produces her movies to avoid sex-for-roles demand in the industry.
Halima Abubakar: I produce my movies to avoid sexual demands

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Lateef Adedimeji: Why I agreed to play Asiwaju Tinubu in biopic

07-05-2022 16:09

Mixed reactions have trailed the decision of a Nigerian filmmaker, Seun Oloketuyi, to release ‘Last Man Standing’, a biopic of the ex-governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu.
Lateef Adedimeji: Why I agreed to play Asiwaju Tinubu in biopic

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Eniola Badmus: My new body every man’s choice

06-05-2022 16:58

Actress Eniola Badmus has said he is getting incredible attention from men following her body transformation.
Eniola Badmus: My new body every man’s choice

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Nollywood veteran David Osagie passes on

04-05-2022 15:21

A Nigerian popular actor, Sir David Osagie, has passed on.
Nollywood veteran David Osagie passes on

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Netflix cancels Sequel To Bright which features Will Smith

23-04-2022 14:24

New reports claim that the timelines for two of Will Smith’s projects have been changed since he slapped stand-up comedian Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars.
Netflix cancels Sequel To Bright which features Will Smith

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Why Nigerian filmmakers still make ‘money ritual’ movies – actor

22-04-2022 16:41

There have been growing concerns over the involvement of young Nigerians in ritual killings in the last four months with many blaming Nollywood movies for the menace of ‘money ritual’.
Why Nigerian filmmakers still make ‘money ritual’ movies – actor

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Netflix shares drop 39 percent after massive subscriber loss

20-04-2022 17:21

Netflix Inc. tumbled 39% on Wednesday, extending a selloff that has set it on course for a $60 billion wipeout in market value, after it reported a sharp decline in its subscriber base.
Netflix shares drop 39 percent after massive subscriber loss

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The Batman surpasses Box Office mark at $750 million

19-04-2022 13:35

Pattinson takes over the role from predecessors like Christian Bale, Val Kilmer, Micheal Keaton, and George Clooney Batman.The Batman surpasses Box Office mark at $750 million

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Will Smith banned from Oscars ceremonies for 10 years

09-04-2022 18:35

American actor and film producer Will Smith has been banned from attending the Oscars for the next 10 years after he slapped comedian Chris Rock on stage during the awards night a fortnight ago.
The post Will Smith banned from Oscars ceremonies for 10 years appeared first on TODAY.

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Russian cinema look towards rebuilding with Asian content

06-04-2022 13:51

Prior to Hollywood’s withdrawal, a Russian company Mosfilm-Master was dubbing around 10 foreign films a month, mostly from English. “Now we have lost two thirds” of business, the company’s director Yevgeny Belin told AFP in its high-tech dubbing studio in Moscow.
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Film translator left jobless after Hollywood pulls out from Russian cinema

06-04-2022 13:17

Mila Grekova, who has spent years translating Hollywood films, is now thrown out of work after Moscow’s military intervention in Ukraine.
The post Film translator left jobless after Hollywood pulls out from Russian cinema appeared first on TODAY.

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Vilnius film festival’s boycott of Russian cinema sparks debate

31-03-2022 16:59

Running from March 24 to April 3, the Vilnius International Film Festival is one of the first European events to act on the petition published by the Ukrainian Film Academy to boycott Russian cinema.
The post Vilnius film festival’s boycott of Russian cinema sparks debate appeared first on TODAY.

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HBO sets premiere date for Game of Thrones prequel series

31-03-2022 15:57

The Targaryens are returning in House of The Dragon, the prequel for the famed TV series Game of Thrones. HBO announced August 21 as the premiere date for House of The Dragon on Wednesday and revealed a new poster for the series and additional images from the show. Set two centuries before the events of […]
The post HBO sets premiere date for Game of Thrones prequel series appeared first on TODAY.

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