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Spartacus: House of Ashur Is Here — And the Gladiator Arena Just Got More Dangerous
Spartacus returns with “House of Ashur” on Starz December 5. Watch the red-band trailer and find out how to stream both the new series and the original on Netflix.
Nov 19, 20252 min read


POLL: AI in Screenwriting — Yay or Nay?
AI in Screenwriting — Yay or Nay? Would you watch a film if the script was written partly by AI?
Nov 18, 20250 min read


From Inbox to Red Carpet: The Smart Filmmaker’s Guide to Navigating the Global Festival Circuit in 2026
Film festivals aren’t just red carpets and applause. They’re career accelerators, business markets, tech-driven launchpads, and sometimes the one email that changes everything.
Nov 18, 20253 min read


Nollywood Breaks Its Own Record: Inside Nigeria’s 2025 Cinema Surge
Nigeria’s cinemas are on fire and this isn’t just hype. At its annual showcase, FilmOne Entertainment announced it’s eyeing a ₦15 billion (approximately $10 milion) box office milestone by the end of 2025.
Nov 18, 20252 min read


African Animators Are Turning to AI — And It’s Changing the Game
AI isn’t scaring African animators, rather it’s exciting them. Instead of replacing creatives, many on the continent now see AI as a tool to finally tell stories that matter, make production cheaper, and break into global markets.
Nov 18, 20252 min read


Demon Slayer Does the Impossible: FilmOne Makes History in West Africa
You know a genre has “arrived” when not just fans, but entire cinemas, turn up. That moment came this September, when FilmOne Entertainment released Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle in Nigeria
Nov 18, 20252 min read


Black Panther 3: Ryan Coogler Returns to Wakanda With a Vision That Could Redefine the Franchise
Wakanda is stirring again. Ryan Coogler has confirmed that his next major film with Marvel is Black Panther 3, and early signs suggest something deeper, heavier and more meaningful is on the way.
Nov 18, 20252 min read


Red Card: A Thriller at the Edge of Beauty and Darkness
Halle Berry and Djimon Hounsou are stepping into a world where breathtaking landscapes collide with brutal secrets. Their new Africa-set thriller, Red Card, dives into the underbelly of trafficking, corruption and survival
Nov 18, 20252 min read


The Devil Wears Prada 2: When Power Gets a Makeover
The red-heels are back. The fashion kingdom may have shifted—but one queen still rules it. In the highly anticipated sequel,
Nov 18, 20252 min read


One Woman One Bra: The African Film That Dared to Laugh at Power — and Won at BFI London
When the lights dimmed at the BFI London Film Festival, no one expected a small Kenyan-Nigerian film with an eyebrow-raising title to steal the spotlight. But when One Woman One Bra was announced the winner of the 2025 Sutherland Award, the entire theatre erupted.
Nov 18, 20252 min read


Children of Captain Africa: The Rise of Africa’s Own Heroes
Long before Marvel and DC dominated our screens, there was a little-known hero born in Ghana — Captain Africa. He wasn’t a billionaire, an alien, or a mutant.
Nov 18, 20252 min read


‘Love in Every Word Part 2’ Review: If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It
When Love in Every Word struck gold earlier in 2025—10 million + YouTube views in under a week, praise for its simple charm and cultural feel—it presented itself as a complete, self-contained romance.
Nov 18, 20252 min read


POLL: Would You Pay for an African Film Streaming Platform?
If a pan-African streaming service launched tomorrow, would you subscribe?
Nov 17, 20250 min read


When the Light Goes Up but the Pay Doesn’t: Cinematographers and Precarity in African Film
Cinematographers are the ones who make our stories look like cinema. They sculpt light, choose lenses, and quietly translate script into mood.
Nov 17, 20253 min read


Ini Edo Is Back With a Scandalous Holiday Movie: A Very Dirty Christmas Arrives This December
Ini Edo teases a December release for her new holiday film, A Very Dirty Christmas — promising family drama, scandal, and Christmas mayhem.
Nov 17, 20251 min read


POLL: Which African Country Is Leading in Film Exports?
Which African Country Is Leading in Film Exports?
Nov 17, 20250 min read


Aaron Pierre Was Named People Magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive 2025” — Why It’s a Moment
British actor Aaron Pierre appears in People’s “Sexiest Man Alive 2025” feature, celebrating his rise from Rebel Ridge to global heartthrob.
Nov 17, 20251 min read


Israeli Film Boycott: What It Means for Global Cinema
Oscar-winning actor Javier Bardem has thrown his support behind the Israeli film boycott, describing it not as an attack on individuals, but as a call for accountability from institutions and corporations “complicit in injustice.”
Nov 12, 20252 min read


How Fan Communities Should Shape Script Decisions
In today’s digital age, film audiences are no longer passive viewers — they’re active collaborators.
Nov 12, 20251 min read


‘Bugonia’ Threw the Wildest Screening of the Year — Only for the Bald (or the Brave Enough to Shave)
Emma Stone surprised fans at Focus Features’ viral “Bugonia” screening, where bald attendees packed the theater in Culver City. The film’s marketing stunt was a viral hit.
Nov 11, 20251 min read
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