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Movies
Still keeping it cool
The year 1993 was an exciting time in Jamaica. The Reggae Boyz made their first strides to the 1998 World Cup in France; P J Patterson was elected prime minister, and Colonel Trevor MacMillan was appointed commissioner of police. The entertainment scene was hopping. Today, we look back at... Read More
Hart to Hart
American actress and comedienne Torrei Hart is looking forward to returning to Jamaica to start filming her new movie So Enticing.... Read More
Jamaica is... So Enticing
The popularity of Brand Jamaica in the global marketplace continues to reap dividends.... Read More
Ras Slick does Penultimate docu-flick
In an effort to increase his fan base and share his musical experience, singer Ras Slick has released a mini documentary titled Penultimate.The project is available on his YouTube and social media platforms.... Read More
Looking Rosie
By Richard Johnson Observer senior reporter johnsonr@jamaicaobserver.com | Wednesday, February, 21 2018
Actress Rosemary Murray is at home recovering from a recent angioplasty following a heart attack she suffered in December. Read More
Black Panther claws away at box office
NEW YORK (AP) — A wave of feverish anticipation, fawning critical acclaim and groundbreaking cultural meaning pushed Black Panther to a record-setting US$192-million debut in US and Canada theatres, firmly establishing the superhero sensation as... Read More
Redemption Songs to make silver screen
A FILM based on the songs of reggae king Bob Marley is in the works.According to Variety magazine, Universal Music Group's Polygram Entertainment and Twentieth Century Fox Animation are behind the project. However, no timeline was given. Read More
Cinema eyes fierce sales for Black Panther
Come Friday, February 16, Jamaicans will join the rest of the world in a simultaneous cinematic release of the much-anticipated American superhero film Black Panther. The film is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Read More
Actress Rosie Murray seeks funds for surgery
BY RICHARD JOHNSON Observer senior reporter johnsonr@jamaicaobserver.com | Thursday, February, 8 2018
THE family of actress and broadcaster Rosie Murray has launched a crowdfunding initiative to raise money to offset the cost of heart surgery for the 58-year-old. Read More
Parisa's role of a Lifetime
Jamaican actress Parisa Fitz-Henley will play Meghan Markle in Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance , a movie based on the relationship between Britain's Prince Harry and the American starlet who are due to marry in... Read More
Principal pans Cool Runnings
The principal at a Massachusetts high school cancelled a screening of the 1993 movie Cool Runnings , saying it contains “racially insensitive” depictions. Read More
Casting call
Plans are moving along in earnest to commence production on the biopic of Jamaican-born, Canada-raised supermodel Stacey McKenzie. Read More
A lifetime of Grace
BY RICHARD JOHNSON Observer senior reporter johnsonr@jamaicaobserver.com | Tuesday, January, 23 2018
Jamaica-born model, singer, actress Grace Jones will add another accolade to her collection when she receives the Lifetime Achievement Award during this weekend's Voice of A Woman Festival. Read More
Ugly - Stacey McKenzie’s story for the big screen
The story of Kingston-born, Toronto-based supermodel Stacey McKenzie is to make it to the big screen. Read More
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