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CEAN’S Response to Genevieve Nnaji’s Distribution Blocking In Cinemas


“Hi all, as cinema exhibitors we have processes that guide us when considering a movie for exhibition in the cinema.

“We expect the movie to come from a licenced distributor, we expect the movie to be given adequate run time in the cinemas before it is officially released on other platforms and also for our cinemas to be provided with adequate notice for the inclusion of the movie in an increasingly crowded calender. It is clear from the approach taken by the Lionheart team that these processes were not adhered to and most of our members rightly refused to take the movie.

“It is also important to note that this movie had been signed up by Netflix months ago, thereby giving Genevieve’s team ample time to secure a spot on the calender, an option they did not take until quite recently thereby ensuring the possibility of the movie not being shown by cinemas during their preferred date.

“Genevieve has starred and produced movies for cinema exhibition in the past so should be familiar with the way the industry works which is why this is a cause for concern for us in the cinema association.

“Finally it’s worth pointing out that other movies such as Chief Daddy, KOB and Merry men had all been slated from early March this year. Mo Abudu, AY and Kemi Adetiba who are industry compatriots of Genevieve’s followed the right approach by scheduling early for cinema release, it’s not fair that they may now possibly have their screen times reduced because of the rushed inclusion of Lionheart in the cinemas.

“We at the cinema association are also not pleased about the attacks in the statement on some of our members and the sweeping generalisations the statement makes and expect to seek further clarification from its author before determining if further action needs to be taken.

Patrick Lee, Chairman, CEAN“

http://gyonlineng.com/genevieve-nnaji-vs-filmone/



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v45GprEyM7U

Hehehe Guys, If you’re among Nigerian cinema movie-goers that which to watch the highly anticipated Genevieve Nnaji‘s ” Lionheart ” in this holiday season, you still need to wait because it won’t show at various cinema’s in Nigeria because of something we can describe as a case of ego or entitlement between Genevieve Nnaji and FilmOne Distribution.

Just few weeks ago, online movie streaming giant Netflix acquired the full right of Genevieve Nnaji’s ” Lionheart ” movie as part of its original licensed content. After the Netflix achievement by the Lionheart team, they are planning to distribute the film across all cinemas in Nigeria for the festive holiday season, but they are meeting a stumbling block with the distribution company FilmOne.

In a simple summary based on the statement made to the public by the parties, Genevieve alleges that FilmOne is attempting to block the distribution of ‘Lionheart’ on a merit-less basis, which can reference to egoism.

However, FilmOne, on the other angle, has counter-attack the allegation with a painted story of a popular actress feeling entitled and not playing by the rules.

Here’s Official Statement of Genevieve Nnaji over the blocking of ” Lionheart ” In Nigeria Cinemas.

“Lionheart has been a big teaching moment for me as a filmmaker. It has surpassed my wildest dreams and expectations. Showing at film festivals across the world and getting acquired by Netflix has been surreal. Not to mention the many doors it has opened for me to further explore film and creativity in my truth as an African female filmmaker. And for all of these, I am grateful to God and to you all for your unwavering love and support. I have been truly blessed.

“But in all of these, getting to finally show my directorial debut to you all has given me more butterflies in my stomach. After all, it was originally created for your consumption. And from the initial reception to the release date, it is clear the feeling is mutual.

“Unfortunately, not everyone shares our enthusiasm. It is sad to discover that the very people who pose as Nollywood supporters and promoters of their content are the very same people frustrating the efforts of filmmakers.

“FilmOne, one of the major film cinema distributors, has categorically refused to distribute Lionheart, primarily because they have no stake in it. They are currently invested in a couple of movies showing in the cinemas and want to protect their assets at all cost. Monopolizing the market this season is their strategy to recouping their investment.

“Silverbird agreed to exclusively exhibit Lionheart across their cinemas and that was good enough for me. Like I said, having you watch this movie was my primary objective, not making more money. I’m an artist who wants to display her work to the people the art was created for.

“But, as soon as the announcement was made on Friday about the release, the “powers that be” of distribution and marketing were not having it. They proceeded to arm-twist Silverbird cinemas to backing out of our agreement by threatening to boycott them in the future.

“It’s like 2004 all over again. When we were all banned from the industry. Except this is not 2004. This is 2018.

The sheer audacity.

http://gyonlineng.com/genevieve-nnaji-vs-filmone/

“It is clear to me that the interest of the consumers is not of utmost priority as advertised. These cinema chains are only here to make money off of struggling artists while protecting their investments in the films they are affiliated with.

“The major reason cinema chains globally do not produce their own movies is to avoid bias. Competing with the very people you are supposedly a distributor for is downright ridiculous and shameful, to say the least.

“It is not enough that they buy out their own tickets and manipulate the numbers and time slots to keep up this false imagery of making box-office hits. They prevent filmmakers from releasing their products to manipulate foot traffic as well. Thereby forcing consumers to watch only that which is available to them. Not what they actually want to see.

“It sickens me to think that if this could be done to me (twice if I may add), then I can only imagine what many struggling independent filmmakers must be passing through in the hands of these industry vultures.

“I call them vultures because they are a bunch of opportunists, and they prey on the weak. If the only success stories you can boast of as a distributor are movies you invested in, then how are you a supporter for the industry at large?

“To be honest, as an investor in this project, I have no complaints. I am happy with the progress I have made and remain grateful for how far I have come. But as an artist, having you watch my first-time film as a director meant a lot to me. Plus, I am aware of the challenges of streaming in this region, so bringing this home to you was important. Unfortunately, the cinemas have refused to show Lionheart. “Despite all my efforts, they remain insistent. I don’t own a cinema chain of my own so my hands are tied.

“Lionheart will be waiting for you starting January 4th on Netflix. I hope you are as proud of it as I am.

“As for the ‘powers that be’, this is not over. On the contrary, it is just the beginning. You are going to respect what I stand for which is art. You are going to respect where I came from which is Nollywood. You are going to learn to respect the talent. Period.“

http://gyonlineng.com/genevieve-nnaji-vs-filmone/

tee59:
Warning signal.

what kind of warning

wealthoption:
he always takes drug before doing it

no..natural

one of my friend asked this question so i decided to bring it online..he said he always fall sick anytime he have sex wit his fience..mostly malaria...some one said its because he doesnt have sex constantly cos he doesnt have sex regularly

Princedapace:
Hahahaha.. I said it na.. That is why IG and this Chief of Army staff are yet to be sacked. They have stuff tk deliver..

One core strategy is intimidation.. They will intimidate members of opposition and their supporters..

Since many politicians are corrupt, they will be scared to speak up.. Lol.

Like I keep telling ma pals, buhar is winning next election becus Tinubu's must be served for 2023

hmmm who told u that
do u know whts on buharis mind

a guy was dating a lady and he asked for sex and she denied him sex and said until they are married..eventually they got married after four years of there courtship... they had sex on their honeymoon and only to notice she wasn't a virgin and he forgave her and after a year no child and they went for medical checkup and notice nothing was wrong with the both of them but she was on family planing for six years and its after six years before she could give birth

highqueen:
Lol, those guys that visit ashawo will be scared now.

Let sanity return to those guys that think they can do without sleeping with a woman a night.

abeg come out straight oo...sleep or Bleep which are u aiming at

Ahmed0336:
D tin don reach dis level?
Undies and sperm are no longer safe in dis country.
Naija youths are no longer patient.

One hediot said.
"The patient dog na hungry go kill am"
And I was like WTF!!!!

even shit no safe sef

she must be from calaba

is it really true cos i heard of a story of a lady without a vigina on radio...pls have anyone heard or seen such?

BlackPantherxXx:
Yeah... we agree she's wankable material...

Lovely skin, full boobs

https://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/wanking_small1.gif

"A waank in hand is better than a pvssy in a pant"

Sir Shakespeare

That hand.....

Biglittlelois:
There is nothing i fear as much as adultery, i feel there is a special kind of curse attached for those who do such act, so for my peace of mind, i cant do it cos i feel i cant stay that long without intimacy, cuddling and having sex, but then, i'm not in that situation yet so i really dont know.

what about those that are working wit FG that they do transfer anyhow

softwerk:
Nonsense people!!

Only small boiz, bit%$ches and cheap criminals kiss and tell. Why leak someone's sex-tape without their consent!?

As for me sha, I don't give a damn if you like threaten to upload me on xvideos.......I'll just laugh and let you know I'm already there with over 8Million views!!!

Its all based on f@%king tins!

jizz!!!

softwerk:
You may think you're cracking a silly joke until the police traces your phone signal to your door step.....then you'll show them the 12year old girl!

Paedophile jerk!

that gy his dick needs to be amputated

Olalan:
How do sane men enjoy sex with a prostitute, knowing fully well that every tom sick and harry sleeps with them

i dont just know

highqueen:
No, not at All.


When there are guys with heavy ones, why should I settle for less.

hmmm too much of sweet things cause jedijedi...what ur settling for might tear ur legs apart...

In an exclusive chat with PMParrot on Wednesday morning, the popular radio personality said that his love for Chief Adebayo Akande has ‘no boundary’ and that ‘Splash FM is my home.’

Obilo, a man with many masters’ degree also revealed that since he left the radio station, he never at any time stopped interacting with Chief Akande.

His words “I speak with Baba everytime. Infact, I used to visit him. He is my chairman anytime, any day because he loves creative and hardworking people. He is our father.

For now, I am returning to Splash FM as a freelance broadcaster and consultant. This means I am free to go about my other numerous engagements. I will, by the grace of God, go on air with my program, ‘State Affairs’ on Saturday, December 8, 2019. It will run between 8 and 11 am”.

http://gyonlineng.com/noted-broadcaster-edmund-obilo-speaks-returns-back-splash-fm/

Obilo also used the opportunity to thank all his fans, admirers and well-wishers who have one way or the other supported him through their prayers and in other ways.

“I thank everybody who wished me well. May God continue to be with them too. They should please join me on Saturdays starting from December 8 and other Saturdays on Splash FM and elsewhere too. I am a professional willing and ready to give my best to educate, inform and entertain fellow Nigerians. God will help us all.”

Edmund Obilo who hails from Imo State was the anchor of Voices and two other programs aired on Splash FM. He is also a well traveled journalist whose passion for the profession is immeasurable and is reputed to be one of the key on-air-personalities that built the Splash FM Radio brand in Nigeria.

http://gyonlineng.com/noted-broadcaster-edmund-obilo-speaks-returns-back-splash-fm/

AkpaMgbor:
This new terrorist faction(ISWAP) is much more deadly than boko Haram..we've been saying this, the Nigerian army is dealing with a much more battle seasoned and trained enemy...their Intel gathering and battle tactics is beyond the Nigerian army (or at least beyond that of those giving the command)..Nigeria needs to engage foreign mercenaries and allies if need be..most of those training and commanding these soldiers haven't been in an actual war before..how do you expect them to outwit foreign jihadi mercenaries from the middle east and Europe?

i think this is where we need obj again..and my opinion is if each one of d top officials and politicians has their children at war front wit those boys the war would have been over..they should enforce that on them

this guy will be heavy enn...i wonder how strong the lady that allows him bounce on her

Born into a Christian background,
Raised in the church,
And actively involved in the choir.
Paul Strings never imagined that a professional music career would be a thing for him.

“l was just doing music because I loved it and I was having fun at it, l never saw myself going beyond that threshold but here l am today… It’s a different story”.

The beginning is always the hardest, just like going from certainty to uncertainty, you are in doubt as much as you are excited about the future.

Paul Strings trained as a lead guitarist and with many years of experience under his belt, he picked up singing which he executes very professionally.

“One thing that really excites me about music is the liberty to express feelings that can’t be told in words; in musical tunes, it is magical and life-changing. It’s like creating moments and memories that you can never forget in a lifetime”.

As a music director, Paul Strings is a multi instrumentalist whose musicality stems from early influences.

In his words, Paul Strings says, “it has always been about great music, l listened to a lot of great music growing up and it has shaped my music preference and personality”.
Paul strings is set to show the world his musicality and we are waiting to see how the journey evolves.

Here’s What You Need to Know About Fela Durotoye’s Running-Mate, Khadijah Abdullahi-Iya

He said, “As the Founder/ED of Beyond Mentors Inc. and Beyond Mentors Community Care Initiatives (BMCCi) addresses and prevents poverty from the cradle, especially in Northern Nigeria. BMCCi has an advocacy arm called the Women community of Africa(WCA).

“She established and launched Rags to Riches (R2R) clubs 8 public schools in Kaduna and Abuja extended to out of school programs (IDP Schools) in collaboration with Life Builders Initiatives another NGO in Abuja & has grown to over 181 members.

“Khadijah’s objective is to keep finding innovative ways to add value to communities advocating for literacy through fun learning from the cradle, which earned her an award for Excellence; for promoting quality Education In Nig, from the Civil society Action coalition on Education. Her life’s goal is to chart a legacy through social impact.

“Khadijah hails from Bida, in Niger state and was born in Kaduna to Alhaji Audu Bida, popularly known as Alhaji Audu Kongila & Hajiya Aisha Sherriff Usman.”

http://gyonlineng.com/fela-durotoye-picks-khadijah-abdullahi-iya-running-mate-2019-election/

Renowned Nigeria leadership expert, business consultant and Presidential aspirant of Alliance for New Nigeria (ANN), Fela Durotoye has picked Khadijah Abdullahi-Iya as his vice presidential running mate for the 2019 presidential election.

The Presidential candidate of ANN, Fela Durotoye took to his social media page to announced the choice of Khadijah Abdullahi-Iya as his running-mate for the 2019 general election. Khadijah Abdullahi-Iya holds LLB Law degree from the University of Abuja & Masters in Law & Diplomacy from the University of Jos.

http://gyonlineng.com/fela-durotoye-picks-khadijah-abdullahi-iya-running-mate-2019-election/

According to Durotoye, she founded a variety of social enterprises and businesses and also sits on the board of a few SMEs. She also possesses over 10 years experience in humanitarian and community outreach programs.

Fela Durotoye Picks Khadijah Abdullahi-Iya As Running-Mate for 2019 Election

kai why are some girls this wicked...and one innocent guy will nw marry that one put for house.....hanger! hanger!!....ehhhhhh hanger!!! kai wicked souls...

lefulefu:
its like d whizkid story na true oo. Dem dey discuss am for some entertainment programmes for tv today. Anyway d story is not surprisin cos even ordinary guys are guilty of it. Imagine u as a guy go beer palour and u meet some guys wey request u declear for dem and in order not to fall ur hand u might declear some bottles and d madam fit sell on credit dependin how u familiar with her. Na d same scope whizkid use. Wetin dey embarrasin na to dey owe club millions of naira for drinks. Dats embarrasin na.. If na few thousands we for understand.

wizzy....no no no no no... i don't believe that

pcguru1:
What type of relationship do you weirdos get into ? this is a foolish question actually , because you broke you break a relationship, smh

and u think its easy for a guy to break a relationship wit the one he truely love just because hes broke...u should know theres much behind such motive

Biglittlelois:
Everything is not about money, you guys should stop having warped mentality about ladies generally, why would the guy want to leave if he's not confident he'll bounce back eventually, it means he used money to entice her into the relationship, it means he has nothing more to offer, and this are the same guys that'll be shouting girls love money bla bla bla when it is actually the precedence they set themselves.

what if the guy was broke b4 the relationship started?

if ur dating a guy and he was stable a bit before now and recently he is broke...and he comes out to tell you this that he cant continue with the relationship just because he's not financially ok like before...and he sxplains that he just dont want to be a figure head in the relationship...what willbe your response or next line of action
just a question sha...
and need a sincere answer

Biglittlelois:
What a stupid thread, faithfulness has nothing to do with tribe.

it has atimes...there are some traits u find in some people ull know where they originate from