Seven Caribbean Film Awards nominations and capacity audiences give the faith-based crime drama a powerful opening while strengthening the case for sustained commercial distribution of Jamaican cinema. The August 3 premiere of Redeemed: A Father’s Love sold out three scheduled 6:00 p.m. Carib 5 theatres, with strong demand for Ultra and VIP screenings and an additional 8:40 p.m. screening added. The production has received seven Caribbean Film Awards nominations. Its cast inc

Maybe some of you have not observed this apparent obsession about Jamaicans, but whether you want to believe it or not we have something going for the number two. Now don’t get me wrong because in one instant this number plays quite a negative role in terms of certain things, where it is pinned on to some men (sing in ‘Terror Fabulous’ voice: “Some man a play # 2…”, ). That aside however, economically, politically, socially and even for leisure and pleasure, Jamaicans always

Can Artists Trademark Their Voices? AI Replication Is Creating a New Music-Rights Frontier Recent efforts to register distinctive spoken phrases and vocal signatures show how performers are expanding brand protection beyond names, logos and conventional copyright. Artists and entertainment companies are increasingly exploring sound trademarks as artificial intelligence makes recognisable voices, phrases and vocal identities easier to imitate.A trademark is usually associated

Jamaica could support this market through workshops connecting musicians with game developers, animators and technology companies. Universities and creative-industry organisations could help build locally owned games that draw on Jamaican stories and musical heritage.