PRESS RELEASE: Minister wants Chinese TV, Cinemas to show Nigerian films

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has urged the Chinese authorities to facilitate the showing of Nigerian films on television and in cinemas across the Asian country as part of efforts to strengthen the relations between the two countries.

The Minister made the call in Beijing on Tuesday when he paid a courtesy visit to the Chinese Vice Minister of State for Radio, Television and Film, Mr. Wu Shangzhi, in his office.

He also called for the immediate implementation of the co-production agreement signed between Nigeria and China, and the sharing of experience in combatting piracy of movies.

IN CINEMAS JUNE 17: 'BLOOD LINES' - a Nollywood/Hollywood collaboration starring LYNN WHITFIELD

Action-packed thriller, ''Blood Lines'' hits cinemas nationwide on June 17. It stars Billy Dee Williams, Lynn Whitfield, Chico Benymon, Tangi Miller, Doug Williams, Oscar Atuma, and Pascal Atuma. Don't miss it....

Plot Summary
What do you do when the love of your life is everything you want in a man except that he moonlights as a criminal. Do you run or do you stay? Here lies the dilemma in this Nollywood/Hollywood collaboration.