Hollywood star Ntare Mwine has given Ugandan filmmakers a shot in the arm by introducing a short film competition where the winner will take home USD 1,000 (approximately Shs 3.7 million). Read more… http://edge.ug/2020/01/05/hollywood-actor-opens-film-competition-for-uganda-filmmakers/
Maisha Magic East has announced the expected premiere of two new, riveting shows, the documentary series Maisha Mkanda and Kina, an exciting new drama. Former KTN investigative journalist John Allan Namu, who now heads Africa Uncensored, an outfit set up by Kenya’s finest investigative journalists, will be a regular on screen again with Maisha Mkanda.
Read more… https://nairobinews.nation.co.ke/chillax/two-thrilling-shows-set-to-premiere-on-maisha-magic-east-in-2020
The 77th Annual Golden Globe award nominees list has been released, following a live announcement on Monday, with just under one month to go until the ceremony. The nominations ceremony aired via Facebook Live on the Golden Globes Facebook Page and on the Golden Globes website.
Read more… https://dailytimes.ng/2019/12/09/full-list-2020-golden-globe-nominations/
Egyptian-American stars Rami Malek and Ramy Youssef are nominated to Golden Globe awards for 2020. Youssef is nominated to Best Actor TV Comedy/Musical award for his role as Ramy Hassan on the Hulu comedy series ‘’Ramy’’, while Malek is nominated for Best Actor TV Series – Drama for his role in the famous American drama thriller television series ‘’Mr. Robot’’
In 1988, when the Berlin Wall still divided the city, a group of prestigious European filmmakers – members of the European Film Academy – joined forces to defend independent European cinema. They created the European Film Awards which each year nominates the best European film, actor, actress, director, etc. Read more… https://www.businessmayor.com/films-tipped-to-win-2019-european-film-awards/