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We had a chat with the King of Continuity in Nollywood. Here is the scoop!!

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Ndifreke Mathew popularly known as Ndy is a pioneer in the field of Continuity in Nollywood.  For our readers who do not know what continuity is here is a brief explanation. What is a Continuity Person? A script supervisor (also called continuity supervisor ) is a member of a film crew and oversees the continuity of the motion picture including wardrobe, props, set dressing, hair, makeup and the actions of the actors during a scene. The notes recorded by the script supervisor during the shooting of a scene are used to help the editor cut the scene. They are also responsible for keeping track of the film production unit's daily progress. The script supervisor credit typically appears in the closing credits of a motion picture and is listed on IMDB under miscellaneous crew. In the most basic description, the script supervisor is the editor's and writer's representative on set, as well as being the right hand aide to the director and the director of ph...

The New Nollywood

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What is the ‘New Nollywood’? We have heard this term used frequently over the last couple of years; as social media hash tags, in random conversation, even in the promotion of certain Nollywood films and we are forced to ask the question what is the ‘New Nollywood’? Is it defined by new knowledge of film production? Improvement in the quality of equipment used? Technical know-how? Or is it in the nature of the stories told; is Banana Island Ghost more ‘New Nollywood’ than 93 days because it had better cinematography or is 93 days a better movie because it told an authentic Nigerian story beautifully as opposed to the unrelatable story in Banana Island Ghost? Is the ‘New Nollywood’ defined by the popularity and star power of the cast, as we see in AY’s 10 Days in SunCity or Toyin Abraham’s Alakada Reloaded. Do all of these factors; technical, story plot, star power and business politics all play importa...

The Ghost and the tout

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This movie has been in the cinema for over a month now, and we don't really know if the fans are loving it or not... Have you seen this? Let us know your thoughts and if you would like a review. Comment below 👇

Ghetto Breed

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Eniola Badmus has a new movie out in cinemas tomorrow, please watch and let us know your thoughts below 👇

TATU

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GENRE: Thriller/ Comedy/ Adventure/ Fantasy YEAR: 2017 WRITER: Jude Idada and Don Omope (based on a book by Dr.   Abraham Nwankwo) DIRECTOR: Don Omope PRODUCER: Don Omope CAST:   Rahama Sadau  Gabriel Afolayan  Toyin Aimakhu  Segun Arinze Sambasa Nzeribe  Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi  Desmond Elliot  Afeez Oyetoro  Frank Donga  SYNOPSIS: A cult in a strange village worships a vicious god named Buru; in every generation a child is born bearing a birthmark which signifies their position as the chosen one. Their destiny is to die for the sins of the people once they get to 21 years of age. One of such children is born to a woman; to give her daughter a chance at a normal life and save her from her destiny, she hands the child over to a Christian priest. 15 years later the child, Tatu is a nun in trai...

10 Days in Sun city

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GENRE: Comedy YEAR: 2017 PRODUCER: Ayo Makun, Darlington Abuda WRITER: Kehinde Ogunlola DIRECTOR: Adze Ugah CAST: Ayo 'AY' Makun Adesua Etomi Richard Mofe Damijo Mercy Johnson Okojie Folarin 'Falz" Falana SYNOPSIS:   A Warri boy decides to invest in his village belle, he joins her on a her journey to becoming Miss Nigeria. Things take a different turn when the owner of a major endorsing company becomes interested in her. TRAILER:  THE GOOD:  Like all AY movies the best thing about this movie is the locations and props, watching this movie is like going on a trip to the most beautiful parts of South Africa; one is forced to imagine the perks enjoyed by the actors during the filming of the movie. The acting is also great, using Adesua Etomi and Richard Mofe Damijo one can hardly expect less. Great production, managing such a huge crew and cast in two countries is definitely a feat worth commending THE BAD:...