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Oscars 2026 Shortlists: ‘Sinners’, ‘Wicked: For Good’ & ‘Frankenstein’ Lead the Academy Race
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has revealed its 2026 Oscar shortlists, with Sinners, Wicked: For Good and Frankenstein …
Dec 24, 20252 min read


Leonardo DiCaprio Says AI Can’t Replace Human Art: “It Lacks Humanity”
Leonardo DiCaprio argues that while AI may assist filmmakers, it can’t create true art because it lacks human emotion and depth…
Dec 23, 20251 min read


David Breaks North American Box Office Records With Historic Faith-Animation Opening
Animated musical David has delivered a record-setting North American debut, surpassing classic faith-based animated films and redefining …
Dec 21, 20251 min read


Inside ‘Madu’- The Film: How a Viral Lagos Dance Clip Led to a Disney-Backed Documentary
Madu The Film traces Nigerian ballet dancer Anthony Madu’s journey from a viral Lagos dance clip to global stages, with the documentary backed by …
Dec 14, 20251 min read


Tribute: Jimmy Cliff - The Caribbean Voice That Changed Global Cinema and Sound
From reggae icon to cinematic trailblazer, Jimmy Cliff reshaped how Black stories, music and identity moved across film and popular …
Dec 13, 20252 min read


Zimbabwe’s ‘Rise’ - Short Film Shows How Storytelling and Resourcefulness Win Global Stages
Rise, directed by Jessica J. Rowlands, became the first Zimbabwean film selected at the Tribeca Film Festival. Its production and impact …
Dec 13, 20252 min read


Lupita Nyong’o: Oscar Win Opened Doors — and Locked Her Into Slave Roles
Nyong’o’s story isn’t just a personal anecdote — it’s a powerful example of how systemic typecasting remains alive in film.
Dec 1, 20251 min read


Trailer: Disney's 'Moana' Is Back — Here’s Why You Should Be Hyped
The sea is calling again. Disney’s live-action remake of Moana is scheduled for July 10, 2026 — and the first trailer has already dropped.
Nov 29, 20251 min read


Why Lionsgate Hired TikTok Fan Editors to Market Movies — And What That Means for Africa
Hollywood studio Lionsgate is embracing a radical shift: instead of polished trailer houses, it’s now hiring the very TikTok fan-editors who once created viral clips purely for fun.
Nov 24, 20251 min read


Reggae Legend Jimmy Cliff Dies at 81 — A Cultural Bridge from Screen to Sound
Jimmy Cliff, the Jamaican singer-actor who helped bring reggae to film and build cultural bridges with Africa, has died aged 81. A nostalgic look at his legacy.
Nov 24, 20251 min read


Why Morocco's Spotlight at the 2026 European Film Market Matters for African Cinema
Morocco takes the spotlight at the 2026 European Film Market as Country in Focus, signalling new film-industry opportunities and broader implications for African cinema’s global role.
Nov 24, 20252 min read


Pope Leo’s Hollywood Bridge: What the Vatican-Celebrity Rendezvous Really Means
Pope Leo XIV’s meeting with Cate Blanchett, Monica Bellucci and Spike Lee marks the Vatican’s bold move into screen culture.
Nov 23, 20252 min read


Eddie Murphy Reflects on Big Career Misses: “I Wish I Would’ve Done Ghostbusters and Rush Hour”
Eddie Murphy opens up about major roles he passed on, including Ghostbusters and Rush Hour, and why timing matters in career-defining decisi
Nov 22, 20251 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


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


‘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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