Up to forty-five thousand people are at risk of losing their jobs, following plans by Cineworld to close its cinemas in the United Kingdom and the United States. Cineworld has six hundred and sixty-three cinemas, and the closure, which begins on Thursday this week. It would affect five thousand, five hundred jobs in one hundred and twenty-seven…
The Lagos State Government has unveiled plans for the celebration of this year’s World Tourism Day. The Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, UZAMAT AKINBILE-YUSUF, said that the event would be done in line with the Covid-19 safety guidelines. AKINBILE-YUSUF said there would be no physical contact by stakeholders during the celebration, adding that experts would help…
Nigerian-born PEARLENA IGBOKWE has been promoted to the Chairman of Universal Studio Group. Universal Studio Group is a division of NBC Universal, which is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. The Federal Government is excited about IGBOKWE’s promotion and has sent her a congratulatory message. The Minister of Information and Culture, LAI MOHAMMED, said…
The PEACE ANYIAM-OSIGWE-led National Executive Committee of the Association of Movie Producers has been receiving endorsements. The Electoral Committee of AMP is insisting that the PEACE ANYIAM-OSIGWE and members of her group are the legally recognized executives of the association. The Chairman of the committee, SUNNY MACDON made the clarification because of concerns over the outcome of…
Plans have reached advanced stages for the first of its kind digital concert in Lagos State due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The entertainment industry has been one of the worst hit by the new coronavirus pandemic, due to the restriction on crowds and enforcement of physical distancing. After about four months of inactivity in the sector, the…
It is undoubtedly the season of remakes and sequels of Nollywood classics as foremost Nollywood director and movie producer Zeb Ejiro has confirmed that the remake of 1996 crime classic ‘Domitila’ is ongoing. Zeb Ejiro who confirmed this in an exclusive interview with correspondent Azuka Onwuzor said the remake was due to public demand and the massive…