According to his grandson, Kweku Mandela, who is co-producing the series, it seeks to portray "Mandela the man" instead of "Mandela the saint."
Ttitled "Madiba", Mandela's clan name, the series "will take a broad view of the inner passions and outside forces that guided him," they said in a statement.
With a budget of $30 million the project will explore the 93 year old's relationship with his mother, his political activism, imprisonment, rise as political leader and election as South Africa's first black president.
The screenplay will be based on two Mandela books — his autobiographical "Conversations with Myself" and a book of authorised quotations, "Nelson Mandela by Himself".
Producers involved in the project include Left Bank Pictures' Andy Harries and Marigo Kehoe, famed for the Oscar-winning film "The Queen", which also starred Mirren.
FUEL SUBSIDY REMOVAL:D'BANJ SPEAKS UP
Ever since the issue of fuel subsidy removal came up on January 1, 2012. Most people especially youths and his colleagues in the industry have been throwing accusations left, right and centre imploring, persuading and threatening him to speak on the matter. As at yesterday, news filled d blogsphere and social media that he should come out and declare his stance or get stoned during stage performances.
Finally, this is what D'banj has to say:
"Ok so I haven't said anything about the subsidy cos just like every Nigerian citizen I am as surprised as we all are and yes I supported GEJ openly and fully but I haven't been made the special adviser to the president on youths. All I can say about the Subsidy is the obvious truth that my fans, friends, family and we the masses are the ones feeling the pain now."
PATRICK OBAHIAGBON SPEAKS ON FUEL SUBSIDY REMOVAL ISSUE
Warning: Pls don't consult your dictionary.lol
"I have read with acatalectic disgust, governments asinine and puerile ratiocinations attempting to justiceate the proposed removal of subsidies from petroleum products. It has asseverated that it's intentions is guided by the need to checkmate the odoriferous excesses of a machiavellian and mephistophelean cabal and i have said to myself, what a shame? What a self indicting admittal of the failure of governance? What anhocus-pocus? What an anathematous disdain for it's citizenry?
Must the people now bear the brunt for governments ineptitude, inefficiency and pusillanimity in squaring up with these economic philistines and fat cows? I feel even more nauseated and vexed that the Governors Forum has posthaste conferred an apocalyptic imprimatur on this genie. Let's not forget that majority of these same Governors had earlier called for this state of affairs as a condition sinequanon for paying the minimum wage. What an opprobrium? What a deprecable descent from the sublime to the ridiculous? It's up to us all to put this Presidential and Gubernatorial genie back into the bottle but are we prepared?"
BALLON D'OR: LIONEL MESSI CLAIMS FOURTH PLACE IN HISTORY
24 year-old Leo as fondly called is the fourth person in history to win 3 Ballon d'Or trophies after Cruyff, Platini and Van Basten.
These awards were decided after a poll in which the captains and head coaches of the men's (for the two men's football awards) and women's (for the two women's football awards) national teams, as well as international media representatives selected by French football magazine France Football, voted for candidates in each of the four categories. Each group's votes represented one third of the final result.
Speaking on the honour, the Argentine said, "It's a huge honour. I want to share this award with the people that voted for me and with my teammates. I'm very proud to have won the trophy three times, especially one after the other. It's hard to win one, let alone three."
List of winners
1) FIFA Ballon d'Or-Lionel Messi
2) Presidential award-Sir Alex Ferguson
3) FIFA Coach of the year award (Men's football)- Pep Guardiola
4) FIFA's Coach of the year award (Women's football)-Norio Sasaki
5) Best Goal of 2011-Neymar
6) Best Female player of 2011-Homare Sawa
7) Fairplay award-Japanese Football Association
LG LAUNCHES 84-INCH VOICE AND GESTURE CONTROL TV
The line includes bezel-less designs, an upgraded LG Smart TV platform with a redesigned Magic Remote and touch-screen plasma. The devices feature voice recognition and a 3D gesture interface to enable gaming and search by gesture.
This means you can talk to your TV and issue commands.
Source: fixmypc
BIMBO AKINTOLA, KEPPY EKPEYOUNG RETURN IN 90NINTH DAY
The film which is hitting the cinemas on Jan 27th was written, produced and directed by Paul Apel and was nominated in 3 categories in the last Best of Nollywood (BON) awards. Paul Apel clinched the best editor of the year award and was also nominated for his role in star-studded movie- Mr and Mrs.
BEYONCE AND JAY Z WELCOME & NAME BABY GIRL
Jay Z was beside the multiple Grammy award winner during the ceasarian operation at the Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City.
The girl has been named Ivy Blue.
DON JAZZY'S PARENTS CELEBRATE THREE DECADES OF MARRIAGE
Held at the Expo Hall of the Eko Hotel on Tuesday December 27, 2011, D'banj while performing announced to the audience, 'Some 30 years ago, Mr and Mrs Collins met,happy anniversary. Thank you for giving us Don Jazzy'.
Source: TheNetng
KAFFY NAMES CHILD
The male child was named Joseph Oluwatosin Seun Ameh kamal and nicknamed Lil' Jay by his parents.
PICTURES: THIERRY HENRY TRAINS WITH THE GUNNERS
The 34 year-old who made 370 appearances and was an all-time leading scorer chipping in 226 goals, helping the Gunners win two Premier League titles and three FA Cups.
Speaking on his return, he said, "when it comes to Arsenal my heart will always do the talking. Once I knew the plan behind it I was OK with it. I am not coming here to be a hero or prove anything. I am just coming here to help. People have to understand that. Marouane and Gervinho are going to the Africa Cup of Nations, so I was asked to fill in the gap. It is a loan deal and I'll be on the bench most of the time. If I can make the bench that is! The boss has a team here already who are doing something good. I am just going to be part of the squad."
Above are pictures of him training with the rest of the team.Source: Arsenal.com and Club call
