Archives Tag: Lionheart
Genevieve and Social Media React as Lionheart is Disqualified from the Oscars
April 19, 2022
In 2015, Nigeria became eligible to submit one film for consideration in the Academy Awards (also known as the Oscars). A Nigeria Oscar Selection Committee (NOSC) was set up and Nigerian films became eligible for consideration in the International Feature Film category. Although we’ve been eligible for some time now, Nigeria submitted its first film … Continue reading Genevieve and Social Media React as Lionheart is Disqualified from the Oscars
Genevieve Nnaji’s ‘Lionheart’ will Represent Nigeria at the 2020 Oscars
April 19, 2022
Genevieve Nnaji’s 2018 film, Lionheart, has been selected by the Nigerian Oscars Selection Committee to compete for the Best International Feature Film Award at the Oscars in 2020. This is the first time a Nigerian film will be considered for an Oscar. Foreign films must have an approved selection committee in their home country to … Continue reading Genevieve Nnaji’s ‘Lionheart’ will Represent Nigeria at the 2020 Oscars
Netflix Acquires Streaming Rights to 3 Nollywood Films
April 19, 2022
Filmone made an interesting announcement on its Instagram page two days ago. Film lovers who enjoyed watching King of Boys, The Wedding Party 2, and Merry Men in cinemas can now look forward to seeing all three movies on Netflix very soon. The news is hardly surprising. Since early 2015, Netflix has been adding to … Continue reading Netflix Acquires Streaming Rights to 3 Nollywood Films
Men You Should Know: Pete Edochie
April 19, 2022
Born on the 7th of March in 1947, Pete Edochie is one of the legendary Nollywood actors with a career spanning well over four decades. Considered one of Africa’s most talented actors, Edochie came into prominence in the 1980s when he played the lead role of ‘Okonkwo’ in an NTA adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s all-time … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Pete Edochie
By jeremiah
Video Of The Week: Review Of “Lionheart”
April 19, 2022
The much-anticipated movie “Lionheart” by Genevieve Nnaji has finally premiered on Netflix making it an early new year’s gift for many excited Nigerians and the first Netflix Original by a Nigerian. The movie, which was produced and directed by Genevieve Nnaji, features some of Nollywood’s finest including the likes of Pete Edochie, Onyeka Onwenu, Nkem … Continue reading Video Of The Week: Review Of “Lionheart”
‘Lionheart’ Movie Review
April 19, 2022
For most Nigerian youngsters, watching Nollywood movies is an ‘uncool’ thing to do. Considering the caliber of movies we watched growing up and comparing them with the standards we see in Hollywood, one cannot blame anyone for such feelings. In recent years however, there have been some improvements in the quality of movies produced and … Continue reading ‘Lionheart’ Movie Review
By guestpost
‘Lionheart’ Attracts Global Attention To Nollywood
April 19, 2022
The Toronto International Film Festival ended on Sunday 16th September 2018 with hundreds of films screened during the eleven days of the festival, from which films were voted for several awards. One of the films nominated for the grande prize, The Grolsch People’s Choice Award, was Lionheart, by Nigerian star actor/director Genevieve Nnaji. The Grolsch … Continue reading ‘Lionheart’ Attracts Global Attention To Nollywood
Netflix Acquires Rights To The ‘Lionheart’ Movie
April 19, 2022
Genevieve Nnaji’s Lionheart movie is in the news again. This time, online movie streaming platform, Netflix has announced its acquisition of the worldwide rights to the movie. Netflix announced this on its website on 7th September, a day before its scheduled premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. The implication of this is that the … Continue reading Netflix Acquires Rights To The ‘Lionheart’ Movie
‘Lionheart’ Trailer Surfaces Online
April 19, 2022
Viewers have waited in anticipation for visuals of the Lionheart movie since its production was first announced. Finally, the trailer for the film, which is Genevieve Nnaji’s debut directorial effort, has been released on Youtube, released by Paris-based MPM Premium. Nnaji began acting career as a child aged 8, in the TV series Ripples and has … Continue reading ‘Lionheart’ Trailer Surfaces Online
Genevieve Nnaji’s Lionheart, Premiers on 8th September
April 19, 2022
Genevieve Nnaji‘s first film as a director will be premiering next month at The International Film Festival in Toronto. Lionheart The movie, titled Lionheart, has Genevieve Nnaji playing the role of Adaeze the calm lady from an Igbo family, who skillfully and profitably manages her father’s transport company of the same name. But her uncle … Continue reading Genevieve Nnaji’s Lionheart, Premiers on 8th September