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Opportunity for Zimbabwean Film Industry Professionals

Submissions have opened for the third Creative Producers Indaba (CPI), a film producers' development programme presented by the Realness Institute, in collaboration with EAVE, International Film Festival Rotterdam's IFFR Pro, and the Marra…

Published: 02 Jun 2023 at 10:25hrs | 210 | by Agencies

Donel's song featured in new movie 'FEAR'

UK-BASED Zimbabwean musician, Donel Mangena's song was featured in the new movie, Fear, which premiered in Atlanta, USA. Raised in Zimbabwe, the 21-year-old singer has spent the last few years honing his unique pop music, seamlessly blendi…

Published: 01 Feb 2023 at 00:53hrs | 212 | by Staff Reporter

Thandiwe Newton denies being fired from Magic Mike

The actor Thandiwe Newton has denied reports that she was fired from the new Magic Mike film after an argument over Will Smith with co-star Channing Tatum.Newton has said that she left the film after 11 days of shooting in London of her ow…

Published: 14 Apr 2022 at 20:26hrs | | by Staff reporter

Thandiwe Newton axed from film after furious bust-up with Channing Tatum

LINE of Duty actress Thandiwe Newton has been axed from the new Magic Mike film after a bust-up with Channing Tatum â€” about the Oscars slap.Witnesses said the row on set escalated to "astonishing" levels before leading man Channing drove…

Published: 14 Apr 2022 at 20:25hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's New Romantic Comedy Feature Film set to spice up our screens in 2022!

Invision Studios & GetSetSkill are proud to announce Zimbabwe's New Romantic Comedy Feature Film "Just Say Hello" currently under production in Harare. The film contains a talented all-star line-up of established & up & coming …

Published: 19 Jan 2022 at 12:17hrs | 133 | by Agencies

Zimbabwe film on Showmax

ACCIDENTAL Small House, a romantic comedy film by Zimbabwean production company, Invision Studios, is now available on Showmax, an online streaming platform owned by Africa's largest pay-TV group, MultiChoice Africa."We are happy to announ…

Published: 20 Aug 2021 at 07:12hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa defends police brutality

RESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday defended State security agents' recent brutal clampdown on protesters, saying they were simply enforcing COVID-19 lock-down regulations. Mnangagwa also dismissed allegations of presiding over gross hum…

Published: 05 Sep 2020 at 09:36hrs | 199 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa prison visit caused trouble for Ngarivhume and Chin'ono

#JULY31 protests organiser, Jacob Ngarivhume says MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa's recent visit to Harare remand prison angered authorities who ordered he and investigative journalist Hopewell Chin'ono be transferred to Chikurubi Maxim…

Published: 05 Sep 2020 at 09:35hrs | | by Staff reporter

Invaders threaten land developer with death

A HARARE-BASED private land developer, Mandla Ndebele of Sunshine Development (Pvt) Ltd, has approached the High Court seeking an interdict order against land invaders who allegedly stormed his project in Mabelreign early this week and sta…

Published: 05 Sep 2020 at 09:34hrs | 239 | by Staff reporter

World Council of Churches rallies behind vilified Catholic priests

THE World Council of Churches (WCC) has rallied behind local church leaders being vilified by government for pointing out its heavy handedness on civilians.The WCC urged the clerics to "unite and stand together in such difficult times".In …

Published: 05 Sep 2020 at 09:34hrs | 192 | by Staff reporter

Govt defaulting on hotel bill settlements

FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube is reportedly struggling to settle hotel bills incurred over a period by government officials in various ministries and other departments.Tourism Business Council of Zimbabwe (TBCZ) immediate past president, T…

Published: 05 Sep 2020 at 09:33hrs | 197 | by Staff reporter

Shaina amplifies Zimbabwe story

SHAINA is a movie that tells the Zimbabwean story on hope and resilience, it tells the daily struggles encountered by ordinary people in their day-to-day lives. The movie, bankrolled by the United States Agency for International Developmen…

Published: 05 Sep 2020 at 09:33hrs | | by Staff reporter

'Cook Off' movie set for UK premiere

Award-winning local movie Cook Off continues on its upward trajectory as the blockbuster looks to explore the UK market with the UK premiere set for 27thJuly at the exclusive Mayfair Hotel in London, ahead of its much anticipated worldwide…

Published: 02 Jul 2019 at 09:33hrs | 217 | by Agencies

Nigerian to play Mugabe role in forthcoming movie

THE choice of renowned Nigerian actor Hakeem Kae-Kazim to play former President Robert Mugabe in the forthcoming movie, The Hero, has torched a storm among local film-makers and among social media users who believe the actor was not the be…

Published: 18 May 2019 at 15:54hrs | 978 | by Staff reporter

Africa Human Rights Film Festival

The power of film in harnessing the promotion and respect for human rights is what Africa Human Rights Film Festival (AHRFF) seeks to use to create a vibrant culture of human rights awareness in Africa.  AHRFF, a registered non-profit…

Published: 18 Jan 2019 at 15:07hrs | | by Agencies

Zimbabwe students revel in Talent Factory

NORBERT Mapfoche and Rutendo Mahofa, Zimbabwe's representatives at the inaugural MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) Academy, have said they are enjoying every second of their time in training.Speaking to The Sunday Mail Society, the two who …

Published: 04 Nov 2018 at 08:43hrs | 190 | by Staff reporter

WATCH: When you break into the WRONG African house

With Africans you have got to be careful whos house you break into! The Juju is strong with this one!! Was inspired by an african movie so i made a short horror comedy. lol Featuring the bro Tremayne Darrell!

Published: 24 Aug 2018 at 09:53hrs | 206 | by Munashe

Bulawayo short movie rocks social media

Bulawayo, dubbed as the cultural hub of the country, has once again hit the film industry. There is no doubt that Bulawayo has got talent.'Bulawayo Night Out' short movie, which was released this year has rocked social media platforms.Born…

Published: 23 Aug 2018 at 10:44hrs | | by Bulawayo Bulletin

No Chinhoyi 7 for Bulawayo

Bulawayo movie enthusiasts will, at least for now, have to wait a bit longer before they can watch war bio-pic Chinhoyi 7, which premiered at Ster Kinekor Borrowdale in Harare last week.The producers of the two-hour long film, which chroni…

Published: 06 Jun 2018 at 07:21hrs | 187 | by Staff reporter

Military links in movie raises eyebrows

The premiere of the much-anticipated war biopic Chinhoyi 7 has been scheduled for next Friday amid revelations that the movie debut could have been held back by re-editing of certain scenes that feature former president Robert Mugabe.The "…

Published: 27 May 2018 at 10:22hrs | 190 | by Staff rpeorter

Zimbabweans actress blossoms in Hollywood

ZIMBABWEAN actress Sibongile "Sibo" Mlambo's star continues to shine in Hollywood, after getting a role in ongoing hit series Lost in Space, which came hot on the heels of appearances in other notable productions in Hollywood.Mlambo is a m…

Published: 06 May 2018 at 09:34hrs | 204 | by Staff reporter

African Filmmakers Get Their Ultimate Network

CINEAFRI, an innovative network dedicated to African film and video making launches this week. Founded by London-based Ghanaian filmmaker Ishmael Fiifi Annobil, CINEAFRI offers African filmmakers and related companies and institutions a me…

Published: 27 Apr 2018 at 16:07hrs | | by Agencies

Harare's Working Wives to hit screens soon

A movie series titled 'Harare's Working Wives' which focuses on the livelihoods of women outside the work place is expected to hit the big screen this Saturday with audiences offered a chance to present their views.The fundraising screenin…

Published: 25 Apr 2018 at 14:37hrs | 134 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa watches 'The Chinhoyi 7'

President Emmerson Mnangagwa says the burden of safeguarding and defending Zimbabwe and passing on the patriotism is the duty of every Zimbabwean as it was delivered through the blood and sacrifices of many sons and daughters of Zimbabwe.T…

Published: 17 Apr 2018 at 17:51hrs | 196 | by Staff reporter

'Mugabe scenes delay Chinhoyi 7 premiere'

THE indefinite postponement of the epic movie, Chinhoyi 7, could have been necessitated by the need to re-work scenes that showered praises on former President Robert Mugabe, who has become a persona non grata in Zanu-PF after being linked…

Published: 20 Mar 2018 at 06:25hrs | 213 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo movie debuts on DStv

BULAWAYO produced movie The Lost Letter made its debut on DStv's Zambezi Magic (channel 160) last week with its director, Mhle Nzima of  Rebel Film Productions saying he is overjoyed to have finally penetrated the regional market.The …

Published: 05 Dec 2017 at 05:25hrs | 189 | by Staff reporter

Mugabe movie to be released in 2019

American actor Don Cheadle Jr has dismissed rumours that he will not be part and parcel of a new movie "Mugabe" which has been scheduled for release in 2019, according to social media speculations. Cheadle Jr is a Hollywood actor, writer, …

Published: 30 Nov 2017 at 05:05hrs | | by Staff reporter

WATCH: Shona version of Despacito

Despacito by Mai Tt

Published: 15 Sep 2017 at 10:39hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Top 4 movie-themed slots you'd love to play at online casinos!

Movies have always been an excellent source of inspiration for the off-line as well as online slot games! In fact, almost every major hit at the box office, has also eventually found its representation in the slot game format. You can play…

Published: 04 Sep 2017 at 13:28hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Lorraine Maphala lands an acting role in the Ziyanda Film

A prominent Bulawayo businessman Sonny Phiri has congratulated his wife the former Miss Zimbabwe Lorraine Maphala Phiri for landing a role to act in the Ziyanda Film .Maphala Phiri landed a role to act together with the likes of Katleko Da…

Published: 01 Aug 2017 at 09:50hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Rising Spoken word artist Munnya Usuwana to star in Zim-Nigerian production

From open mic nights to the big screen, multi-talented Zimbabwean born word poet, Munnya Usuwana has taken a giant leap and will star in upcoming film, Love Triangle premiering next month in London.Love Triangle, a  Nigeria-Zimbabwe p…

Published: 20 Jul 2017 at 06:17hrs | 199 | by Tidi Kwidini

Viral 'You (Lazy) African Intellectual Scum' by Field Ruwe Made Into a Short Film

The controversial article "You Lazy (Intellectual) African Scum!" that went viral on social media has been adapted into a 15-minute film by Rocque Pictures of Nairobi, Kenya. Written by USA-based Zambian author Field Ruwe, the award winnin…

Published: 09 Jul 2017 at 22:21hrs | | by Rocque Pictures

Blockbuster weekends for ZEE BollyMovies

Zee Bollymovies is THE home of Bollywood Films! The specialized channel on DStv 114 introduces a special Blockbuster content movie slot every weekend at 16h30 and 21h30, starting this July.The slot signifies premieres in the afternoons and…

Published: 01 Jun 2017 at 14:42hrs | 197 | by Zee TV

Sakubva woman, makes breakthrough at 53

MUTARE - As other most people's dreams come true at a tender age, Mai Shabba from Sakubva, her dreams finally came true at 53 when she recently appears in Cassanova-a short film.Catherine Matsikure, who is well known by her acting name Mai…

Published: 28 May 2017 at 08:45hrs | | by Farai Shawn Matiashe

BMK Productions to drop a feature film

Johannesburg - BMK Productions will , in the near future, drop a feature film called "The Foreigner," that will see many new faces gaining the spotlight.Following the success of his dramas and the way people received his projects, the BMK …

Published: 20 May 2017 at 06:02hrs | 202 | by Christopher 'Mawande' Ncube

Zimbabwean actress to play on popular American TV series

After a prolific few years that have seen her bag roles in some of the biggest series and movies, UK-based Zimbabwean actress Chipo Chung recently added to her list of A-list roles when she got cast on popular American TV series, Into the …

Published: 21 Apr 2017 at 09:11hrs | | by Staff reporter

Joe Mafela 'Sdumo' dies

Veteran actor Joe Mafela has passed away, The Sunday Sun, ENCA, EWN and SABC news reported on Sunday morning. The actor was born in 1942.According to Metro police spokesperson Edna Mamonyane Mafela died following a car accident. The accide…

Published: 19 Mar 2017 at 08:03hrs | 200 | by Staff reporter

Nigerians insist Seun Egbegbe is under a spell

Shortly after news broke on the blogosphere that film maker, Seun Egbegbe, was arrested for allegedly defrauding a bureau de change operator of $60,000, online commenters were quick to flood various blogs airing their opinion on the issue.…

Published: 05 Feb 2017 at 08:14hrs | 179 | by Lee Seung

WATCH: Looking For Mercy - Zimbabwe Documentary - Real Stories

 At the age of eight, filmmaker Robyn Paterson greeted Comrade Robert Mugabe with flowers as he stepped from a plane at a Zimbabwe air-force base. She and her best friend, Mercy, were poster children for the new Zimbabwe. Robyn as pal…

Published: 27 Jan 2017 at 16:02hrs | | by youtube

Econet exclusively brings Viceland to Africa

Econet Media's KwesÃ© TV today announced it will be exclusively adding VICELAND, the youth-focused lifestyle and culture channel from VICE Media, to its entertainment offering across Sub-Saharan Africa. Available as part of KwesÃ©'s multi-…

Published: 16 Jan 2017 at 14:41hrs | | by Agencies

South African documentary film wins two awards in the US

South African documentary film What's The Frack? has won two awards in one week in the United States of America. The environmental documentary was accorded the Award of Excellence by the Headline International Film Festival and an Honourab…

Published: 15 Nov 2016 at 12:35hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Zimbabwe movies and Entertainment on UK TV

Since the Makosi Show on Vox Africa in the last year or so there has been a dry spell of Zimbabwean content on U.K screens and Zollywood Limited have struck yet another deal with Vox Africa sky 218, which will ensure for the next 24 months…

Published: 15 Oct 2016 at 20:08hrs | | by Agencies

Madlela Skhobokhobo Power movie screening tour set for 3 countries

Madlela Skhobokhobo Power three movie screening will be held in three countries , namely: South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe. Alongside the cast, there will be other featuring artists like, Zinjaziyamluma, Mehlokazulu, Bongani Mncube, Boz…

Published: 13 Sep 2016 at 15:21hrs | | by Future Moyo

Lost Tongue Documentary Comes Home

Johannesburg - Following a successful New York premier in March, Lost Tongue is set to be showcased in South Africa. In June, the film will its African premier at the respected Encounters South African International Documentary Film Festiv…

Published: 11 May 2016 at 14:07hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Tau bounces back to Generations

Generations: The Legacy lead actor Rapulana Seiphemo is expected back at work in two weeks.The soapie's publicist, Gaaratwe Mokhethi, this week said Seiphemo was recovering well after his horrific car accident, and would report to work ear…

Published: 27 Apr 2016 at 10:19hrs | | by Staff reporter

Former Generations actors reunite on Igazi

Nearly two years after they were unceremoniously fired from popular SABC1 soapie Generationsâ€š four of the 16 actors have reunited on a new Mzansi Magic drama.Actors Anga Makubaloâ€š Zikhona Sodlakaâ€š Zenande Mfeyana and Thami Mngqolo we…

Published: 12 Apr 2016 at 11:20hrs | | by Staff reporter

The film industry is one of the platforms that are readily available to tell a positive narrative about our beloved continent

JOHANNESBURG - The most important aspects of nation branding is ensuring consistency in the marketing initiatives and a visible presence in order to keep the brand top-of-the-mind of the targeted audience. I have observed with interest in …

Published: 07 Apr 2016 at 14:22hrs | 2651 | by Alex Eyengho*, President of the Association of Nollywood Core Producers, ANCOP

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