During the 1980s and 1990s, Ghanaian artists created vibrant hand-painted movie posters to promote Hollywood blockbuster films. These posters served as promotional material for mobile cinemas that flourished in Ghana between the 1980s and 2000.
These wildly imaginative posters were a testament to a once-thriving industry: the “Ghanaian Mobile Cinema.” This industry emerged in the late 1980s when Ghanaian entrepreneurs established video clubs. Equipped with televisions, VCRs, VHS tapes, and portable generators, these entrepreneurs traveled throughout Ghana, setting up makeshift screening areas in villages with limited or no electricity. These video clubs also operated more permanent theaters in major cities like Accra, Cape Coast, and Kumasi.
The unique aspect of these posters lies in the fact that the artists were given very little information about the films they were illustrating because often times they did not have access to watch the movie being painted. In addition they had little access to...
These wildly imaginative posters were a testament to a once-thriving industry: the “Ghanaian Mobile Cinema.” This industry emerged in the late 1980s when Ghanaian entrepreneurs established video clubs. Equipped with televisions, VCRs, VHS tapes, and portable generators, these entrepreneurs traveled throughout Ghana, setting up makeshift screening areas in villages with limited or no electricity. These video clubs also operated more permanent theaters in major cities like Accra, Cape Coast, and Kumasi.
The unique aspect of these posters lies in the fact that the artists were given very little information about the films they were illustrating because often times they did not have access to watch the movie being painted. In addition they had little access to...
- 1/15/2025
- by Robert Lang
- Deadline Film + TV
Jennifer Lopez’s first husband, Ojani Noa, says Diddy is to blame for their divorce.
Yes, long before her marriages to Chris Judd, Mark Anthony, and Ben Affleck, J-Lo. was married to Ojani, an up-and-coming chef and restaurateur.
Jen’s first husband has seldom spoken of their split, but he decided to open up in the wake of Diddy’s recent legal troubles.
Jennifer Lopez waves to fans as she arrives with husband Ojani Noa for the world premiere of the film “Selena” 13 March in Hollywood. (Photo credit should read Vince Bucci/Afp via Getty Images)
As you’ve likely heard by now, Diddy is in jail awaiting trial on sex assault, trafficking, and racketeering charges.
Given the tidal wave of allegations against him, it seems likely that the hip hop mogul will remain behind bars for the rest of his life.
And that would probably be just fine by Ojani,...
Yes, long before her marriages to Chris Judd, Mark Anthony, and Ben Affleck, J-Lo. was married to Ojani, an up-and-coming chef and restaurateur.
Jen’s first husband has seldom spoken of their split, but he decided to open up in the wake of Diddy’s recent legal troubles.
Jennifer Lopez waves to fans as she arrives with husband Ojani Noa for the world premiere of the film “Selena” 13 March in Hollywood. (Photo credit should read Vince Bucci/Afp via Getty Images)
As you’ve likely heard by now, Diddy is in jail awaiting trial on sex assault, trafficking, and racketeering charges.
Given the tidal wave of allegations against him, it seems likely that the hip hop mogul will remain behind bars for the rest of his life.
And that would probably be just fine by Ojani,...
- 10/23/2024
- by Tyler Johnson
- The Hollywood Gossip
The Malayalam film Kasargold, which released on September 15, has been receiving mixed reviews from the audience. While some have praised the film’s action sequences and performances, others have criticized the film’s length and some of the unwanted scenes.
In a latest development, the makers of Kasargold have announced that they will be adding a new climax and tailend to the film. The new content has already been uploaded to the theatres and the film will be re-released with the new ending from tomorrow.
Kasargold Trailer
The makers of the film have said that they made the changes after listening to the feedback from the audience. They have also said that they are confident that the new ending will make the film more engaging and satisfying for the audience.
Kasargold is directed by Mridul Nair and stars Asif Ali, Sunny Wayne, Vinayakan, and Malavika Sreenath in the lead roles.
In a latest development, the makers of Kasargold have announced that they will be adding a new climax and tailend to the film. The new content has already been uploaded to the theatres and the film will be re-released with the new ending from tomorrow.
Kasargold Trailer
The makers of the film have said that they made the changes after listening to the feedback from the audience. They have also said that they are confident that the new ending will make the film more engaging and satisfying for the audience.
Kasargold is directed by Mridul Nair and stars Asif Ali, Sunny Wayne, Vinayakan, and Malavika Sreenath in the lead roles.
- 9/15/2023
- by amalprasadappu
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
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