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Disney Invests $1B in OpenAI, Licenses 200+ Characters for Sora AI Video Tools
Disney and OpenAI have struck a landmark three-year deal, bringing over 200 Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars characters to the Sora AI ..
Dec 13, 20252 min read


POLL: What Was Your Most Game-Changing Creative Tool of 2025?
Filmmakers, editors, animators, producers — what upgraded your craft this year?
Dec 12, 20250 min read


2026 Sundance Film Festival Unveils African Selections — Nigeria’s Lady & Kenya’s Kikuyu Land Win Spots
The Sundance Institute has announced its 2026 film lineup, with notable African voices including Nigeria’s Lady and Kenya’s Kikuyu Land set for world premieres in Utah and online.
Dec 12, 20252 min read


Warner Bros - Paramount - Netflix deal: Warner Bros Discovery Stands With Netflix as Paramount Bid Is Rejected — Bidding War Escalates
Warner Bros Discovery turns down Paramount’s $108.4B hostile offer and stays committed to Netflix, intensifying a takeover fight with major global and African market implications.
Dec 12, 20251 min read


How Filmmakers Can Actually Use ChatGPT: A Practical Guide for 2026 Creators
From script development to pitch decks, casting notes, and marketing, here are practical ways filmmakers can use ChatGPT to speed up workflows and elevate storytelling in 2026.
Dec 12, 20252 min read


Exclusive: Aloma — New Nigerian Thriller Promises Grit, Heart and Real-Life Stakes
Nollywood star Shawn Faqua headlines Aloma, the highly anticipated 2026 film from Chris Ihidero. Exclusive scene, cast reactions, and what’s driving the hype.
Dec 9, 20251 min read


Warner Bros: Paramount vs. Netflix- Who’s Truly Better for Africa’s Film & Streaming Future?
Paramount’s $108.4B bid for Warner Bros Discovery sparks 2025’s biggest media battle — with major implications for Africa’s film …
Dec 9, 20254 min read


Wizkid: Long Live Lagos — New Trailer Spotlights Global Impact & African Pride
The trailer for the upcoming HBO documentary Wizkid: Long Live Lagos dropped — highlighting Wizkid’s journey from Lagos streets to global…
Dec 8, 20251 min read


Full List of African Winners at Gotham Awards 2025
From lead acting to breakthrough directing — here are the African stars and films that claimed top honours at the 2025 Gotham Awards.
Dec 7, 20251 min read


POLL: Which Streaming Platform Gives the Best African Content Experience?
Every platform claims to support African storytelling, but audiences know which ones actually deliver. Who’s winning the streaming battle?
Dec 7, 20250 min read


South Africa’s Animated Epic DAVID Aims for Global Screens This Christmas
South Africa’s Sunrise Animation Studios and Angel Studios release DAVID on December 19, 2025 — a biblical animated musical blending global
Dec 7, 20251 min read


East Africa Takes Its Seat at Red Sea 2025: Kenyan Docs & Regional Projects Head to Jeddah
Several East African films — including Kenya’s documentary Truck Mama — are among the projects selected for the 2025 Red Sea Film Festival..
Dec 7, 20251 min read


DaVinci Resolve 20.3 lands: 32K timelines, metadata upgrades — big boost for global editors
DaVinci Resolve 20.3 adds 32K editing support on Apple M5 Macs, named timeline snapshots, enhanced metadata handling, HDR10+ export and other workflow improvements — a significant upgrade for filmmakers worldwide.
Dec 7, 20252 min read


TidPix Goes Global: African Streaming Brand Launches on LG TVs Across Europe
TidPix, the African-content streaming platform, just went live on LG Channels in the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, and four Nordic countries …
Dec 6, 20251 min read


50 Cent Speaks Out: Why He Produced “The Reckoning” — And What He Wants the World to See
Netflix’s four-part documentary Sean Combs: The Reckoning landed on December 2, 2025, and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson wasted no time making …
Dec 5, 20252 min read


Global Buzz Grows for ‘Masinga – The Calling’ Ahead of Streaming Release
South Africa’s crime thriller Masinga – The Calling just swept awards at an Indian film festival — now with its Showmax release on December
Dec 5, 20250 min read


Kenyan Film “Act of Love” to Open Kenya Cinema Week in London
The contemporary Kenyan drama Act of Love — directed by Shelly Gitonga — has been selected to screen at the upcoming Kenya Cinema Week in London, marking a notable step for Kenyan cinema on the global stage.
Dec 5, 20251 min read


Senegalese Cinema Shines at SOTIGUI Awards 2025
At the 2025 SOTIGUI Awards ceremony held in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Senegalese cinema took home several of the event’s most prestigious honours — a sweeping victory that underscores West Africa’s growing strength on the continent’s screen.
Dec 5, 20251 min read


Nadia Kounda Wins Best Actress at Brussels — A New High for Moroccan Cinema
Moroccan actor-powerhouse Nadia Kounda has just been crowned Best Actress at the 2025 Brussels International Film Festival — for her emotionally charged performance in the 2025 film Les Fourmis.
Dec 5, 20251 min read


When Real Life Caught Up with Fiction — Paul Rusesabagina’s Turbulent Story After Hotel Rwanda
For decades, Hotel Rwanda stood as one of the most powerful films to emerge from a true African tragedy — telling the story..
Dec 5, 20252 min read
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