Usain Bolt Rumoured to Join the Cast of the Big Screen Movie "The Secret Service"

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Olympian Usain Bolt is best known for his talent on the tracks and his vibrant personality but, the Athlete might soon add Actor to his resume, this according g to reports.

Hollywood actor Samuel L. Jackson made the comment at the GQ Men of the Year awards in central London that producers are trying to recruit Bolt for an upcoming movie, “The Secret Service”

The Secret Service stars Colin Firth and Michael Caine as secret agents battling a variety of villains, one of whom is said to be played by Samuel L Jackson. Firth will reportedly play the uncle of the main character, a young tearaway from the mean streets of London recruited into a British spy school that turns out suave and sophisticated young agents in the vein of 007. Caine reportedly plays the head of the secret service.

Special cameo appearances will include: David Beckham who would be playing himself, Adele who will also play a villain, Sir Elton John and Taylor Swift. Unknown British actor Taron Egerton has been tipped for the role of the young spy.

The screenplay will be written by Jane Goldman, who worked with Matthew Vaughn on the Kick Ass movies.

The Secret Service is expected to be released in November 2014.

 

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Jamaican roots play "Bashment Granny" to hit the Big Screen this May

Thursday, January 26, 2012

The popular Jamaican roots play Bashment Granny will make it's way to the big screen in May. The movie will feature the original cast of  Keith "Shebada" Ramsay, Garfield Reid, Maxwell "Mr. Basement" Grant, Ruth "Miss P" Samuels, Patrick "Sargeant" Smith .

The  movie Bashment Granny, is part of the overall drive to move theatre mainstream, this according to Stages director, Bunny Allen

18 other stage plays are set to be converted into movies within the next 5 years, which includes another popular play  "Maama Man" by Ralph Holness

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HBO documentary “Sing Your Songs” abou the life of Harry Belafonte

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

HBO Documentary Films New York premiered critically acclaimed HBO documentary “Sing Your Songs” chronicling the life & iconic career of legendary entertainer and Civil Rights hero Harry Belafonte at the Apollo Theatre in Harlem on Oct. 6.

During the course of an inspiring life that has paralleled the American civil rights movement, artist and crusader Harry Belafonte has tirelessly used his humanitarian influence to advance the causes of social justice, while forging a unique career punctuated by prestigious awards and industry firsts.

An intimate feature-length documentary, “Sing Your Songs” tells the rich life story of this remarkable artist and humanitarian when the film premiers exclusively on HBO on Oct. 17 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.
The two-hour film covers Belafonte’s life as calypso singer, television personality, husband, father, and world civil rights activists. Born in Harlem on March 1, 1927 of Jamaican descent mother Matannee, and father Harold George Belafonte, Sr. of Martinique, and from 1932-1940 he lived with his grandmother in her native country Jamaica.

When he returned to New York he attended George Washington High School after which he join the Navy and served during World War II. At the end of 1940s, he took classes in acting at the Dramatic Workshop of the New School in New York and performed in clubs in New York to pay for acting classes.

At first he was a pop singer, launching his recording career on the Roost label, but later he developed a keen interest in folk music. He was dubbed the “King of Calypso” for popularizing the Caribbean musical style with an international audience in the 1950s.

Throughout his career, he has been an advocate for civil rights and humanitarian causes. He marched with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the turbulent civil rights movement of the 1960s. Belafonte supported the anti-Apartheid movement in South Africa in the 1980s, which resulted in the release of Nelson Mandela from 26 years in prison in South Africa. Mandela later became president of South Africa in 1990s.

Belafonte continued his humanitarian causes to the famine in Ethiopia where millions of women and children were starving, and collaborated with song writer Quincy Jones to produce the song “We Are the World,” that was performed by popular singers from around the world to bring attention to the starving children of Ethiopia.

Belafonte is the father of three daughters and a son, and has two grandchildren, from two marriages. In April 2008, he married Pamela Frank.

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Caribbean’s Next Top Model search launched

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Do you have what it takes to be the next Caribbean’s Next Top Model?

The Caribbean’s Next Top Model search was launched at the Hilton Trinidad Ballroom foyer. The competition which will be held in Trinidad is looking for Caribbean females between the ages of  18 and 27, and should be 5' 5" and above.

They are looking for  young women from Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Bonaire, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Curacao, Dominica, Dominican Republic, French Guyana, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, Montserrat, Saba, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, St Bartholomew, St Eustatius, Suriname, The Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago and Turks and Caicos Island

Judges for the competition includes Wendy Fitzwilliam, who is the head judge and executive producer, Richard Young , Australian photographer Pedro Virgil and a rotating fourth judge who would be a regional or international fashion authority.


CARIBBEAN’s NEXT TOP MODEL is the Caribbean version of the hit reality series AMERICA’s NEXT TOP MODEL , where females will have a  chance to compete  for a grand prize which includes a modeling contract with a top agency or management companies.

According to Wendy “I am looking for a true Caribbean Woman who can really take over the international fashion circuit”, and she has committed her experience, finesse and valuable time in the dedication to finding a phenomenal group of young women who represent her vision "         
                                     
Auditions are currently underway,and will end August 23rd, 2011. Productions will begin September 5, and will be airing 11 episodes on WSEETV.

The show will be produced by Prestige International Inc under the direction of Executive Producers Ian M.S. Royer and Dionyse Ftizwilliam under the guidance of CBS International

For more information visit http://www.cnexttopmodel.com/

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Vybz Kartel New Reality Show "teacha's Pet" now accepting applicants

Monday, July 18, 2011

Jamaican Entertainer Vybz Kartel is about to embark on a new journey, 'finding love" from his new reality TV show "Teacha's Pet".


Audition are underway for 20 girls, 10 of whom should be from Jamaica and the remaining 10 from around the world, to live in one house in uptown Jamaica and live with each other to compete for Vybz Kartel’s heart. Casting will ends on August 5th  and the offical taping will befor 4 weeks. starting  August 20.

The show will aired be on local TV CVM at the end of September.

Kartel was previous married in 2005 Stacy-Ann Elliott, but the two divorced in 2008. The second time might be a "charm"


Anyone ready for the "cat fights"

To find out more on how to enter, watch video below

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Will Reiser and Seth Rogen team up for a movie called "Jamaica".

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Director Jonathan Levine, writer Will Reiser and producers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg are teaming up to a comedy called  "Jamaica".  The comedy is based on a teenage boy who went to the Island with his grandmother , when he was 14.  

On Wednesday a statement was released by the team regarding the project even though no details were provide regarding the plot.  However Resier, who has been to Jamaica will tell the stories from his own experiences.  "This is a story that I've long wanted to tell," Reiser said of the movie. "It's something of a passion project for me, and I couldn't be more excited to have found it a home at Mandate.”

The movie which is the brainchild of  Reiser, will be financed and produced by Mandate Pictures.

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Mrs. Jamaica new reality tv show "LIVING JAMERICAN"

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Mrs. Jamaica 2011-2012 Daisi Pollard Sepulveda, is set to premiere a new new reality TV show "LIVING JAMERICAN"
 The announcement was made recently at the Caribbean Heritage Gala . "LIVING JAMERICAN" is a representation of  what it is to be Caribbean-American and will also focus on realities of being a beauty queen and business Mogul.

No word on what network it will be airing or when it is schedule to air.

 

 

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Jamaican Movie ‘Out the Gate’ now showing in theatres in New York

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

GrittyJamaican action/drama motion picture ‘Out the Gate’  was recently premiered in New York City, showing at the National Amusement Multiplex Cinemas and AMC Theatres. The highly anticipated feature has the distinction of being the first Caribbean movie to have a multi-theatre opening since the 90’s.

The film stars two of Jamaica’s most celebrated actors, Paul Campbell (Shottas, Dancehall Queen) Oliver Samuels (Oliver at Large), as well as Shelli Boone (Holla, Southland) and Everton (E-Dee) Dennis, The
story follows a dreamer (Dennis), who after a turn of unfortunate events, leaves his home in Jamaica to follow his dream of making it big in the music business in Los Angeles. Life is not a bed of roses in America, but with struggles and perseverance he finds love and success only to have it all threatened when the Don of LA (Campbell) demands his dues.

The Hollywood premiere of the movie in January elicited high praise from audiences. Reggae historian Roger Steffens called ‘Out the Gate’ “…a vivid and moving reflection of the immigrant experience and the flagrant joy of musical creativity of our Jamaican cousins.

” KeeTV called the movie “Triumphant” and said “…Dennis is mesmerizing.”

The musically driven feature is independently distributed by Far I Films with Jahllywood Distribution. “We believe the Caribbean community will come out to see their favorite stars on the big screen”, stated producer Keith Lewis, “Hollywood isn’t overly familiar with Paul and Oliver, but they are two of the most celebrated stars in the Caribbean. It’s a huge deal to have them both in the movie”, he concluded. Also playing roles in the film are Dancehall Reggae artists Mr. Lexx, Lady G, Ms Triniti, and Edley Shine. Rounding out the cast is american actress Brenda Vivian who has had recurring roles on “Young and the Restless” as well as “Days of our Lives”.

'Out the Gate' is the directorial debut for the team 'The Village Brothers', R. Steven Johnson and Qmillion.


The four theaters chosen for the engagement are the AMC Bay Plaza Cinema 13, the Whitestone Multiplex Cinemas, Linden Blvd Multiplex Cinemas, and the Jamaica Multiplex Cinemas located in the heavily Caribbean populated boroughs of Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens.

The soundtrack, to be released on Unseen Lab Recordings, boasts some of Dancehall and Hip-Hop’s biggest names like Beenie Man, Jadakiss, Busy Signal, Styles P, Turbulence, and many more.


Plans are underway for the film to continue on to Jamaica, as well as Miami, Toronto, and London.

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"Digicel Rising Stars" new season begins tonight

Thursday, May 12, 2011

KINGSTON, Jamaica May 12th 2011 - Jamaica can finally stop speculating. The 8th season of Digicel Rising Stars is finally here! And the anticipation will be worth it, as the 2011 edition of the top talent show will see many exciting and surprising changes.

Producer, Sharon Schroeter explains: “Tonight we will introduce Jamaica to an All New Digicel Rising Stars with exciting changes. Just as with everything, we must constantly evolve and Digicel Rising Stars is, as usual, setting trends.

“We are privileged to have had seven successful years, which many may have thought could not be done. We have worked with the best in the business to be able to bring Jamaica its first live singing competition where the public decides the winner. We have showcased true raw talent across the island and assisted aspiring artistes to recognise their dreams and full potential for stardom. And we are committed to continue this.”

Over the last seven years the successful talent show has seen many stars emerge from its stage such as Christopher Martin, Laden, Noddy Virtue, Romain Virgo and Brown Shuga to name a few. And this year the search continues to discover a whole new crop of talent.

Join TVJ at 6:30 tonight as Digicel Rising Stars launches their All New 2011 season.

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Film, "Crazy Love" gets historic Galleria run

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Nassau, Bahamas - The film, Crazy Love, secured a place in Bahamian cinematic history as the first all-Bahamian movie to screen for an extended run on a Galleria screen.


Although many Bahamian movies have enjoyed one-time screenings or screenings as part of a film festival, Galleria has dedicated a screen to Crazy Love for a one-week run. It is a move that director Clarence Rolle sees as a major advancement for Bahamian films.

“An age-old problem for filmmakers is figuring out how to get their films seen. This is an even greater challenge in the Bahamas, where suitable venues are limited,” he said. “We see this as recognition by Galleria that there is something very special about Crazy Love, and we are thrilled that audiences will get to see this brilliant romantic comedy.”


Rolle co-produced Crazy Love with Craig Lenihan and his Vision Pictures film and television production company. The all-Bahamian cast stars Leslie Ellis-Tynes, Gene Cage, Dana J. Ferguson and Matthew Wildgoose.

“I actually have a sense of nostalgia about this engagement,” Rolle said. “This movie was first screened at Galleria, JFK for the Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF). We are thrilled to be back at Galleria with three additional scenes added to the movie. Crazy Love has been given the same viewing opportunities as foreign films, and that is a tremendous recognition of Bahamian talent.”

Ricardo Kemp, manager of Galleria 6 on JFK Drive, said Galleria was happy to be a part of this history-making event.

“I think it is great that people are interested in making Bahamian films, and we want to be a part of it in the future,” he said.



Mr. Kemp said Galleria will assist Bahamian films as much as possible in the future, once the film is of an excellent quality. He said Galleria is very pleased with the production quality of Crazy Love.



Crazy Love opens Friday, April 29 at Galleria, JFK. The movie has five daily showings – 1pm, 3:30pm, 6:30pm, 8:30pm, and 10:30pm.

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TVJ inked deal with CNN

Monday, April 25, 2011

TELEVISION Jamaica (TVJ)  join forces with CNN  Wednesday to its exclusive broadcast partner in Jamaica, giving CNN direct access to all news reports and footage

The partnership was signed at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. According to Kay Osbourne, General Manager of TVJ "This is continuing in our commitment to bring to Jamaica world-class production,"

Rodolfo Proano, CNN’s Broadcast Affiliate Relations Manager, said this is a very good partnership for both companies.


Congrats to TVJ






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