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Reactions Trail Uniport, TMC MoU On Film Academy
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between University of Port Harcourt (Uniport) and Trend Media City (TMC) on the establishment of a Film Academy which was signed last Friday at the university has been described as a positive development that would strengthen the Nigerian film industry.
Nollywood Star actor, Mr. Gentle jack who stated this in an interview with The Tide Entertainment, said the Academy would not only elevate the standard of movie making in the country, but would also give the students the desired focus that would enhance their professional career.
The Rivers State born actor lauded the university authorities for their collaboration with TMC which he said would encourage private sector participation in the industry. He stressed that the University had over the years contributed immensely to the upliftment of the Nigerian movie industry to international standards.
He reiterated that most of the big names and international award winning actors, actresses and artistes passed through the university on their way to stardom, while many others were currently undergoing training programmes in the Theatre Arts department of the institution.
Another Nollywood actor and lecturer at the University, Mr. Columbus Irosoanga also welcomed the development as a new dawn for the Nigeria Film industry. He said the acceptance of the university to partner with Trend Media City was a clear indication of their commitment towards strengthening the industry by producing credible manpower that would take the industry to a higher level of professionalism.
He noted that Rivers State had carved a niche for herself as a leading state in the Nigerian movie industry as well as arts and culture.
According to him, the rich cultural heritage of the state and the abundant opportunities in tourism, oil and gas sectors of the economy had remained a major attraction to both local and international investors.
It would be recalled that seven months after Trend Media City and authorities of the University of Port Harcourt began to work out plans for collaboration in film and media studies, both parties on Friday 25th January, 2013 sealed the pact with a formal signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Speaking at the event, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ajienka said that the proposal and opportunities presented by TMC were clearly identifiable, stating the willingness of the authorities to associate.
He said that the policy of the university ensured that all partnerships were mutually benefiting.
In his remarks President and Chief Executive Officer TMC Engr. Uzoma Udemba commended the open arms with which the authorities of the university embraced the proposal. He said that the collaboration was important because Universities are beginning to realise that doing business is part of the system.
Critics claimed that her body makeover was one of the reasons she allegedly left the marriage and noted that she was still out in public with the video of her club outing.
Reacting to the allegations, Ogbodo came to Bambam’s defence. She stated that no woman would leave her marriage simply because she went under the knife. According to her, it is the man who drives a woman to leave.
The mother of three further explained that no woman willingly leaves a marriage she has invested in over many years. If a woman does leave, it is the man’s fault, possibly due to abuse that she chooses not to disclose publicly.
She added that a man must have shown the woman disrespect or failed to nurture the marriage.
Ogbodo emphasised that if a man refuses to love, protect, and give peace to his wife, the responsibility for the breakdown rests entirely with him.
It would be recalled that Uche Ogbodo also recently underwent cosmetic surgery and shared videos with her fans online,
The actress had remained on the lips of many Nigerians following her role in the trending movie Love in Every Word.
Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has expressed her distaste for individuals who attend events without being invited. The actress in an Instagram video, spoke about the importance of self respect and being considerate.
Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has expressed her distaste for individuals who attend events without being invited. The actress in an Instagram video, spoke about the importance of self respect and being considerate.
The Tide Entertainment reports that she questioned the popular act of ‘gate crashing’, regarding it as a rude and disrespectful behaviour. Henshaw also urged Nigerians to refrain from attending gatherings where they are not invited.Nigerian Politics Analysis
”I want to talk about something rampant, has been rampant, and is still rampant. I just want to ask those of you who show up uninvited at events and parties, what’s your purpose? What do you aim to achieve? Then, those of you who receive a card that admits only one person and invite all your village people, don’t check with the host; you pack your people and come. What are you doing there? Why don’t you respect yourself and stay away? It’s rude, you’re a gate crasher. Respect yourself enough to stay away from places you aren’t invited to,” she said.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled dates for both the 99th Academy Awards and its landmark 100th ceremony. The back-to-back events, set for 2027 and 2028, will mark the final years of the Oscars airing on longtime broadcast partner ABC before a major shift to YouTube.
The 99th Oscars will take place on Sunday, March 14, 2027, followed by the historic 100th edition on Sunday, March 5, 2028. Both ceremonies will broadcast live at 7 p.m. ET from the iconic Dolby Theatre in Hollywood and reach audiences in over 200 territories worldwide. Looking ahead, the Academy has also confirmed a venue change, with the ceremony set to move to the Peacock Theater beginning in 2029, where it will remain through 2039.
The Tide Entertainment reports that the announcement comes amid a shifting broadcast landscape. ABC is gearing up for a packed 2027 schedule, including its debut as the home of the Grammy Awards and its first Super Bowl broadcast in over two decades. Meanwhile, this year’s Oscars telecast saw a dip in viewership, drawing 17.86 million viewers across ABC and Hulu, a 9% decline from the previous year’s five-year high.
Still, excitement around the awards remains strong. The most recent ceremony crowned Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” as Best Picture, while early buzz for the upcoming season is already building. Anticipated contenders include the Ryan Gosling-led “Project Hail Mary,” Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Three” starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, and Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s “Digger” featuring Tom Cruise.
No hosts have been announced yet for either ceremony, adding another layer of anticipation to the milestone events.
In addition to confirming the ceremony dates, the Academy also released its full calendar for the 2026–2027 awards season, outlining key milestones from the eligibility period beginning January 1, 2026, to nominations voting in January 2027, and final voting in early March.