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Posted by admin Arts/Culture & Entertainment, Nollywood (Film Industry), On The Lighter Side Sunday, October 16th, 2011

CONCERNED about domestic violence, especially as it affects children, notable actor and filmmaker, Elvis Chucks, has produced a movie to address this ill in the society. Titled Victims Of The Society, the movie addresses child abuse. According to Chucks, “you can see these happening mostly in Africa and other continents of the world, especially with black children, who are the future. These children are exposed to so much hardship and desperation, knowingly or unknowingly, by their parents as a result of poverty and strive for better tomorrow. Young girls may resolve to other means of getting money: prostitution, which could lead to unwanted pregnancies and contacting deadly diseases such as HIV/AIDS.” Chucks said the movie intends to show parents how to give their children better lives, irrespective of their financial status. Set to be premiered in Nigeria and other countries in Africa, America, Asia and Europe from November 20, the movie, partly shot in Lagos and South Africa, stars Joke Silva, Patience Ozokwo and Xolile Tshabala. Other actors include Alex Osifo, Cossy Orjiakor and the singer, Daddy Fresh. The November 20 premiere, Chucks said, is meant to coincide with the commemoration of the Universal Children’s Day. Supported by P&G and Indomie, Victims Of The Society will also grace the screens on November 25 in Abuja and on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and International Human Rights Day (December 10). “We are hoping that we will be able to attract support from government, its ministries and agencies and non-governmental organisation, who pursue same cause. Children are the leaders of tomorrow, what we put into them are what we get from them. We need to be careful of how we treat them; most adults misbehaving today are products of yesterday’s abuse. So, if we don’t want a damaged tomorrow, let’s not damage the leaders of tomorrow,” Chucks said.

Two Brides and a Baby set for world premiere

A GRAND premiere of the much-anticipated movie by Blessing Effiom Egbe, titled Two Brides And A Baby, holds at the Genesis Deluxe Cinema on Thursday, November 17. The cinema run of the movie across the country starts on November 25. The premiere, which is expected to have stars of the movie such as Blessing Egbe, Stella Damasus, Kalu Ikeagu, Chelsea Eze, O.C Ukeje, Keira Hewatch, Okey Uzoeshi and other celebrities in attendance, will, according to the organisers have all the trappings of a major premiere with many ‘goodies’ the producer is still keeping under wrap. Tickets were on sale last week and according to the producer, the response by both corporate bodies and individuals has been phenomenal. Egbe says she is not surprised at the demand: “The efforts we put into the movie is paying off and the responses have been encouraging. We made a movie with an eclectic blend of tried and tested hands as well as up-and-coming actors who delivered beyond expectations. The numbers of award nominations we have got despite the fact that the movie is not yet released is a proof that what we have is not the regular movie.” Two Brides And A Baby is a story of love, hate, blackmail, marriage and forgiveness. It is a story of an almost perfect relationship between two lovers that spiraled out of control 24 hours to being joined in marriage when an ex-wife of the man appeared with a baby. The lovers have to decide whether to risk the future on what they feel or face reality and ‘snap’ out of love fantasy. Who then wins in that decision game becomes that of the audience to tell when the movie premieres and when it begins its cinema runs this November.

… Daisy by Bond Emeruwa is also ready

THE immediate past President of the Directors Guild of Nigeria, Bond Emeruwa, has formally announced his return to filmmaking after about four years involvement in the association’s politics. Emeruwa is returning this time with a star studded movie titled Daisy. Billed to be released next month, it features stars such as Ebele Okaro, Olu Jacobs, Jim Lawson Maduike, Peter Bunor, Rachel Isaac, Smythe, Kojo Dadson, Doris Sackitey and Sika Da-Diva. A family drama, the film mirrors the homes of a Nigerian (Ani) and Ghanaian (Appiah) family. ?Daisy is an under performing student, which is the reason why her father, angrily, calls her, a ‘nincompoop’, when she is asked to withdraw from the department. In the movie, we see the emotions of Olu Jacobs, who plays the role of Daisy’s father. The mood of every scene is aptly and beautifully handled with the soundtrack. ?Daisy refuses to withdraw. She has passion for music. “She is busy running around with drop-outs,” her mother says. She wants to be an artiste. Her eldest brother detests that and tries to punish her by lying against her to their father when her friend, the musician, in whose music video she has featured, comes to the house to see her. Shot in Nigeria and Ghana, Daisy is produced by Anthony Anih with a top class crew, which include Pindem Lot and Stephen Angba.

Sinking Sands opens in Nigerian Cinemas

LEILA Djansi’s award-winning film about domestic violence, Sinking Sands, finally got its Nigerian showing in cinemas across Abuja, Nigeria and Port Harcourt from October 14. The movie, which stars Jimmy Jean-Louis, Yemi Blaq, Akosua Agyepong, Doris Sakitey and a new act Ama K. Abebrese, is a psycho-drama that tells the story of a couple, Jimah and Pabi, whose marriage turns into one of violence and abuse when Jimah becomes disfigured in a domestic accident. The Nigerian actor, Yemi Blaq, said, “I have no doubt the movie is going to be a success, the script had me wowed, the directing ability of Leila Djansi is nothing to suck your teeth at and the professionalism of the crew in Ghana was exceptional. All these ingredients are nothing, but a recipe for success.” Scriptwriter/director/producer of Sinking Sands, Leila Djansi, expects a successful showing in Nigeria. She comments: “I love Nigerians because I’ve come to know they are very supportive of anything good. So, I am confident the film will find a home in the country and help say ‘No’ to violence against women.” The movie got a couple of nominations at the 2010 edition of the African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) held in Yenegoa, Bayelsa State, in which the lead actress, Ama K. Abebrese, got the Best Actress award for the leading role.

A cinematographer comes to town to train DOP’s

THE internationally acclaimed Ireland-born cinematographer, Jack Conroy, whom foremost filmmaker Tunde Kelani hinted would be in Lagos for few weeks, to train and retain both budding and established cinematographers, is excited about his visit to the country. Conroy said he is looking forward to being part of the training programme tagged, Advanced Film and Television Training in Africa, which Kelani said aimedat availing practitioners of the Nigeria’s nascent film industry the opportunity for high quality training in cinematography and production. The programme, he said would also enable professionals who needed to update their skills to improve on the quality and standard of their productions. TK mentioned recently that the training programme would hold from October 24 to 30, in Lagos. However participants are expected to pay a token to be part of the programme which will take the form of a master class workshop series and whose courses are not only drawn in the core key areas of production, but will be handled by seasoned professionals. While Conroy will handle Advance Cinematography, Kelani will handle the ‘From script to screen’ Sessions. The two courses will run simultaneously, he added. For more details log on to www.mainframemovies.tv

Sam Loco Efe begins homeward journey

A VISIT to an orphanage in Benin City and a lecture to be delivered by Prof. Ayo Akinwale of the University of Ilorin on October 17 will precede the interment of deceased veteran actor, Samuede Arase Efeimwonkiyeke, popularly known as Sam Loco Efe on October 21. The actor, who died in Owerri on August 7, will be interred in Benin City, Edo State. Aged 73, he is survived by six children (two boys and four girls). There will be a road walk and the premiere of Sam Loco’s first film on October 18 while a novelty football match and a live concert will hold on October 19. An elaborate service of songs and candle light procession will hold in Benin on October 20 while the interment and funeral service will hold on October 21. A lying-in- state ceremony will however precede the funeral service. Last Friday, the Department of Theatre Arts, University of Ibadan hosted a lecture in honour of the late actor, who spent the better part of his mid career years as an actor at the department. The Managing Director of Angels Communication, Longley Evru, a product of that department delivered the lecture. The deep actress Clarion Chukwurah Abiola paid special tribute to the actor whom she acknowledged as her best sparring partner both on stage and screen. There were also a couple of candle light processions in Lagos, Bayelsa (where the actor last worked), in Uyo (where he starred in what is certainly his last home video production, I Will Take My Chances), Owerri, Enugu and Delta State. An evening of tribute will be held in Lagos on October 19. The committee inaugurated by the Segun Arinze-led Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) will anchor it. The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Africa Movie Academy Award (AMAA), Peace Anyiam- Osigwe, chairs the committee. Ibinabo Fiberisima, a member of the 30-man burial and foundation committee, disclosed that the committee is working assiduously at ensuring a smooth burial programme. She, however, lamented the inability of the committee to secure the cooperation of the Edo State government in the burial of the Edo State-born thespian. “Support has been coming from far and near, but unfortunately not from his home state. We received donations and support from the government and people of Imo State, and very recently Akwa Ibom State, but it has been difficult tracking the Edo State governor for support. We have written repeatedly, but the governor is always on the road and has not been able to receive the committee, so that, we can seek for his assistance towards the burial and the foundation. We have also written to Delta, Ebonyi and Enugu states government, but yet to hear from them. We equally wrote the Presidency because Uncle Sam served this country and served well, so we believe that government that did not even recognise him with a national honour should salute him at death. I know it sounds as though we are going cap in hands, but there is so much to be done and so we are counting on Mr. President, Edo state governor and even Rivers and Lagos State governors as well as well meaning Nigerians to support our desire to give the acting Field Marshall a befitting burial come October 21,” Ibinabo said.wp_posts

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