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Top Movies to See at The Cinema This Weekend.

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September 2, 2016

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1. Skiptrace
Starring: Jackie Chan, Johnny Knoxville, Bingbing Fan

A detective from Hong Kong teams up with an American gambler to battle against a notorious Chinese criminal.

2. The Shallows
Starring: Blake Lively, Óscar Jaenada, Brett Cullen

A mere 200 yards from shore, surfer Nancy is attacked by a great white shark, with her short journey to safety becoming the ultimate contest of wills.

morgan 3. Morgan
Starring: Kate Mara, Anya Taylor-Joy, Rose Leslie

A corporate risk-management consultant must decide whether or not to terminate an artificially created humanoid being.

4. Silvertown
Starring: Nse Ikpe-Etim, Anthony Monjaro, Seun Akindele

The film follows Ikpe-Etim’s character as she struggles to find a place to live in peace. “…she sought asylum in the United Kingdom but she was denied. She trusted her beloved friend but she was betrayed. She now fights vehemently for survival as all hell breaks loose…”

5. Mechanic: Resurrection
Starring: Jason Statham, Jessica Alba, Tommy Lee Jones

Arthur Bishop thought he had put his murderous past behind him when his most formidable foe kidnaps the love of his life. Now he is forced to travel the globe to complete three impossible assassinations, and do what he does best, make them look like accidents.

6. Suicide Squad
Starring: Margot Robbie, Cara Delevingne, Jared Leto

A secret government agency recruits imprisoned supervillains to execute dangerous black ops missions in exchange for clemency.

7. War Dogs
Starring: Jonah Hill, Miles Teller, Steve Lantz

Based on the true story of two young men, David Packouz and Efraim Diveroli, who won a $300 million contract from the Pentagon to arm America’s allies in Afghanistan.

8. Mike And Dave Need Wedding Dates
Starring: Zac Efron, Adam Devine, Anna Kendrick

Two hard-partying brothers place an online ad to find the perfect dates for their sister’s Hawaiian wedding. Hoping for a wild getaway, the boys instead find themselves out-hustled by an uncontrollable duo.

9. Story Like Mine
Starring: Oyin Elebuibon, Lateef Adedimeji, Yemi fash lanso

We spend our life searching for love, affection and commitments. A Story Like Mine is a beautiful and yet very twisted love adventure story of Iyiola (Oyin Elebuibon) a spoilt brat and Niyi (Lateef Adedimeji) her best friend.

10. Bad Moms
Starring: Mila Kunis, Kathryn Hahn, Kristen Bell

When three overworked and under-appreciated moms are pushed beyond their limits, they ditch their conventional responsibilities for a jolt of long overdue freedom, fun, and comedic self-indulgence.

11. Lights Out
Starring: Teresa Palmer, Gabriel Bateman, Maria Bello

When her little brother, Martin, experiences the same events that once tested her sanity, Rebecca works to unlock the truth behind the terror, which brings her face to face with an entity that has an attachment to their mother, Sophie.

12. The BFG
Starring: Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill, Penelope Wilton

A girl named Sophie encounters the Big Friendly Giant who, despite his intimidating appearance, turns out to be a kindhearted soul who is considered an outcast by the other giants because, unlike them, he refuses to eat children

13. Ghostbusters
Starring: Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon

30 years after Ghostbusters took the world by storm, the beloved franchise makes its long-awaited return. Director Paul Feig brings his fresh take to the supernatural comedy, joined by some of the funniest actors working today.

16. The CEO
Starring: Wale Ojo, Angélique Kidjo, Jimmy Jean-Louis

AFOLAYAN’S new movie tells the story of TransWire Communications, a global phone network with major operation in Nigeria. The CEO, an expatriate, has retired hence the Global Chairman has decided to send five nominees amongst his most senior level staff across Africa on a Leadership course in order to determine which one to appoint as the new CEO of Nigeria.

17. Ice Age: Collision Course
Starring: Stephanie Beatriz, Robert Cardone, Neil deGrasse Tyson

Manny, Diego, and Sid join up with Buck to fend off a meteor strike that would destroy the world.

18. The Legend Of Tarzan
Starring: Margot Robbie, Alexander Skarsgård, Ella Purnell

Tarzan, having acclimated to life in London, is called back to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment.

MOVIES

Omoni Oboli’s “Last Year Single” Debuts On Netflix This September

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September 6, 2024

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Nollywood actress and director, Omoni Oboli, has announced that her debut series, “Last Year Single,” produced in 2020, will premiere on Netflix on September 6, 2024.

Omoni Oboli embarked on her acting career with her debut role in “Bitter Encounter” (1996). In 2010, she earned recognition for her performances, winning the Best Actress in a Narrative Feature award at the Los Angeles Movie Awards and Best Actress at the Harlem International Film Festival.

Additionally, she received a nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2011 Africa Movie Academy Awards. Oboli has a notable filmography, including “Moms At War” and the upcoming third instalment of the “Wives on Strike” franchise, “The Uprising: Wives on Strike 3,” set to debut next month.

In an official statement, the talented actor-director confirmed that her romantic drama series, “Last Year Single,” will be available on Netflix starting Friday, September 6, 2024.

“The only thing we are all doing on Friday is grabbing our movie snacks and sitting in front of our TV on Netflix. Because THE HOTTEST SERIES ever is coming LAST YEAR SINGLE This Friday! Exclusive to Netflix.”

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The series “Last Year Single” began production in 2020 but encountered delays due to the setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Written by Joy Bewaji and produced by Tomi Adeoye, the show follows the lives of three single women in their 30s as they struggle to find suitable partners while juggling their finances.

The cast includes notable actors such as Bimbo Ademoye, Toni Tones, Abishola Segun Williams, Mawuli Gavor, Kachi Nnochiri, Uzoma Osimkpa, Taye Arimoro, Kabiri Fubara, Chy Nwakama, Anthony Monjaro, and Chamberlyn Okoro, all of whom bring depth and charisma to the story.

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Daniel Oriahi’s “The Weekend” Officially Selected For BFI London Film Festival

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September 5, 2024

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The British Film Institute (BFI) has officially selected the Nollywood film “The Weekend“. Daniel Oriahi directed the film. It is to screen at the prestigious 68th edition of its London Film Festival. The BFI Film Festival in London will occur from October 9th to October 20th, 2024.

The lineup for the festival boasts an impressive 255 titles, including features, shorts, series, and immersive works. They represent a diverse range of 80 countries and feature 64 languages.

Following the successful premiere of his new feature film on August 30th, 2024, Oriahi took to Instagram to share the exciting news of The Weekend‘s selection for the BFI Film Festival. The film garnered a remarkable ₦8 million at the box office.

“I am deeply honoured and proud to announce that The Weekend has been officially selected to screen at the 2024 BFI London Film Festival, the largest film festival in the UK. This selection comes as The Weekend continues to break box office records for its genre in Nollywood. The Weekend will be showcased in the BFI (LFF) Cult Section alongside some of the most anticipated thrillers and horror films of the fall season. I am equally thrilled to join the ranks of extraordinary new wave Nigerian filmmakers like @kennethgyang @fierycj @abbatmakama @mikegouken @damiorimogunje and @chukoesiri , whose works have graced past editions of this prestigious festival,” he said.

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Oriahi began his filmmaking journey by producing and directing Misfit.

This is a psychological horror film, as his debut feature on a limited budget. He has also directed other notable works, including Taxi Driver: Oke Ashewo in 2015 and Sylvia in 2018.

The selection committee for the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival in New York reviewed numerous submissions. They chose Oriahi’s comeback film, The Weekend, for screening at the festival. This selection made The Weekend the only Nollywood film to feature at the international event this year.

The Weekend is a gripping psychological thriller that follows Nikiya Talabi, an orphan girl yearning for family. Nikiya visits her fiancée’s seemingly perfect family, only to uncover their sinister secret. The film boasts a talented cast. This includes Uzoamaka Aniunoh, Bucci Franklin, Meg Otanwa, Keppy Ekpeyong Bassey, Gloria Anozie-Young, and Damilola Ogunsi.

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Juliet Ibrahim On Why She Puts Her Movies On YouTube

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September 4, 2024

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Nollywood actress and producer, Juliet Ibrahim, has explained her decision to release her latest films on YouTube rather than other streaming platforms. She revealed this in a recent interview with TheCable Lifestyle at the Nigeria International Film and TV Summit in Lekki. Juliet revealed that she chose YouTube due to its less demanding requirements.

Unlike platforms like Netflix or Prime, YouTube doesn’t impose strict criteria for equipment, editing, lighting, or crew members. This flexibility allows for a more accessible and inclusive approach to filmmaking.

She said,

“Before you submit to a streaming platform, either Netflix or Prime, you have a list of equipment you must use. There is a criteria for editing, lighting, your crew members, a whole lot of things and that includes a lot of money. That is where I said the funding would now become a problem.”

Speaking further on YouTube’s benefit, Juliet also acknowledged the risk of piracy, saying,

“You see, there is something about being a filmmaker, you make your movie, and you want to own your rights. There is also piracy, so even YouTube is not 100% safe because people still pirate, they would steal your content. However, there is a whole market on YouTube where people make quick and easy money with less stress. Without having to go buy the cinema criteria or streaming platform criteria.”

Juliet Ibrahim also highlighted the importance of reaching diaspora audiences who cannot access cinema content.

“As a filmmaker, you want to have multiple streams of income, and there are people in diaspora who want to watch our content but cannot access our cinema content. Until we can give them good cinema content over there, we can put it on Netflix or YouTube. If Netflix says the content is not good enough for them, we can put it on Showmax or YouTube uploads. A lot of people have different reasons, but most times you have to look at it strategically and also what goes into your pocket,” she added.

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