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98th Academy Awards Nominations: Sinners Breaks Oscars Record With 16 Nominations, Voice of Hind Rajab Represents Africa
2026 Oscars: Black talent shines as Sinners and One Battle After Another lead with a record-breaking 16 and 13 nominations, respectively. Tunisia’s Voice of Hind Rajab becomes Africa’s sole representative. Full list below. The nominations for all categories at the 98th Academy Awards have been announced in a ceremony hosted by actors Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman. Ryan Coogle r’s Sinners broke the record for the most ever nominations for a single film at the Oscars wit

John Eriomala
4 hours ago4 min read


83rd Annual Golden Globes Winners: Teyana Taylor, Sinners Win Big
2026 Golden Globes: Teyana Taylor's Best Supporting Female Actor win and Sinners’ Best Original Score and Cinematic and Box Office Achievement were the night's only Black wins. In a surprising turn of events, the 83rd Annual Golden Globes Award Ceremony, which held on Sunday, January 11, 2026, ended with only three wins for nominated Black talent: Teyana Taylor who won Best Supporting Female Actor for her role in One Battle After Another and Ryan Coogler’s Sinners whi

John Eriomala
Jan 126 min read


83rd Annual Golden Globes: Predictions for Black Nominees
2026 Golden Globes predictions for Black talent: Michael B. Jordan, Ryan Coogler, Tramell Tillman, Ayo Edebiri, and more compete. Who will win on January 11? The 83rd Annual Golden Globes will be held on Sunday, January 11. Put that way, it might look like just another film and TV award ceremony. Except, of course, it isn’t. We’re talking about one of the most prestigious trophies in cinema. And in an award season as competitive as this has been, with exciting outcomes at the

John Eriomala
Jan 94 min read


37th Annual Producers Guild Awards
For Black Film Wire The Producers Guild of America has officially announced key nominations and honorees for the 37th Annual Producers Guild Awards , recognising outstanding producing achievement across documentary, innovation, film, television and emerging media. This year’s slate reflects a wide range of storytelling approaches from socially driven documentaries to technology-forward experiences and underscoring the central role producers play in bringing ambitious work to

Oluwaseun Mary Temitope
Jan 94 min read


2026 Critics’ Choice Awards Winners: Sinners Leads With 4 Wins
# 2026 Critics' Choice Awards: Black Talent Shines as Sinners Wins 4 Awards, Tramell Tillman and Janelle James Take Home Trophies. Full Results Inside! From L-R: Delroy Lindo, Michael B Jordan, Fraincine Maisler, Wumi Mosaku, Miles Caton, and Omar Benson Miller at the 2026 Critics’ Choice Awards. The 2026 Critics’ Choice Awards , held on Sunday, January 4, showcased the brilliance of Black talent. Leading the pack was Sinners , which garnered 17 nominations and took home 4 pr

John Eriomala
Jan 53 min read


Zoe Saldaña Is the Second-Highest Grossing Box Office Star of All Time, And Hollywood Didn’t See Her Coming
With $14.9B in global box office earnings, Zoe Saldaña is now the second-highest grossing movie star of all time. Here’s what the numbers include, what they leave out, and why this moment matters in terms of how Hollywood measures power. Zoe Saldaña didn’t Chase the Spotlight, yet she built a $14.9B Box Office Legacy As first reported by Entertainment Tonight , Zoe Saldaña has officially become the second-highest grossing box office star of all time , with her films earning

Sahndra Fon Dufe
Jan 44 min read


Black Film Wire’s Top Diaspora Films of 2025
From the USA to Ghana and Zambia, here are the Top 7 Diaspora Films that made our year. Happy New Year, everyone! 2025 might well and truly be wrapped, but not before we share these final Black Film Wire recommendations. In a year filled with outstanding feature films across the black diaspora, it was tough coming to a list of just 7. However, we did it for you. Our criteria for this list are two-fold: cultural impact and cinematic excellence (screenplay, directing, cinemato

John Eriomala
Jan 14 min read


Critics’ Choice Awards 2026: Black Talent and Early Frontrunners Shine
'One Battle After Another,' 'Sinners' and 'Adolescence'Warner Bros./Netflix The 31st Critics’ Choice Awards are almost here, and the buzz is real. Set for early January, the ceremony will celebrate the best in film and television from 2025, with critics weighing in on standout performances, direction, and storytelling. This year, films like Sinners and One Battle After Another are leading the nominations, but attention is also on the performers who are shaping awards se

Siona Sakah
Dec 31, 20251 min read


Michael B. Jordan Kicks Off Awards Season With Icon Award at Palm Springs International Film Awards
Michael B. Jordan is starting 2026 strong. The actor has been tapped to receive the Icon Award at the Palm Springs International Film Awards , one of the first big events of awards season. Jordan’s year has been nothing short of impressive. His dual performance in Sinners has critics talking, and fans can’t stop buzzing about it. Palm Springs doesn’t do competitive awards like the Oscars, but its honors carry weight, they often spotlight the performances and careers tha

Siona Sakah
Dec 31, 20251 min read


What To Watch this Christmas: 7 Classic Films Streaming in the US this Holiday
Tis the season to be jolly and probably stock up on more than enough bottles of eggnog, wine, and warm milk with some cheer-favoured cookies. Merry Christmas, everyone! We hope you’re having a fantastic time wherever you are in the US this holiday.

John Eriomala
Dec 25, 20253 min read


The Oscars Are Headed to YouTube: What Hollywood's Biggest Pivot Means for the Future of Live Events
In a seismic shift for entertainment's most prestigious night, the Academy Awards will abandon traditional broadcast television for streaming, a move that signals a new era for live cultural events starting 2029. THE ACADEMY PARTNERS WITH YOUTUBE FOR EXCLUSIVE GLOBAL RIGHTS TO THE OSCARS® AND OTHER ACADEMY CONTENT STARTING IN 2029 - Image: The Academy The End of an Era For more than half a century, the Oscars were synonymous with broadcast television in the United States. Be

Sahndra Fon Dufe
Dec 23, 20256 min read


Idris Elba To Take on New Path as A Director
Idris Elba announces he's stepping back from acting to focus on directing full-time, revealing his career shift at the Red Sea Film Festival.

John Eriomala
Dec 16, 20252 min read


Black Women Creatives Who Are Changing the Game in 2025
From cinema to visual activism, these six Black women creatives are changing the game in 2025 and shaping the future of culture.

Siona Sakah
Dec 13, 20252 min read


7 Things We Learnt from Netflix’s Sean Combs: The Reckoning
7 takeaways from Sean Combs: The Reckoning: the 50 Cent-produced Netflix docuseries exploring Diddy's rise, empire, and the cost of ambition.

Siona Sakah
Dec 12, 20253 min read


What to Watch This December: 7 New Hollywood Releases with Standout Black Talent
December is a busy month for cinephiles and TV lovers, with a line-up of holiday specials, cheesy rom-coms, and the occasional thriller to whet holiday appetites, all starring amazing Black talent. This year is no different, as across theatres and streamers, black stars are taking centre stage. We’ve got them in chilling documentaries, warm Christmas movies, reboots, and blockbuster franchises. And we want you to join in on the fun. Whether you’re in the mood for a cosy love

Miracle Winston Esin
Dec 11, 20253 min read


Netflix, Warner Bros. and The Future of Black Creatives
Netflix's $82.7B acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery reshapes entertainment. What does this mega-merger mean for Black creatives globally?

John Eriomala
Dec 9, 20257 min read


Could Damson Idris Be Wakanda’s Next King?
Damson Idris | Moxon Edits Ryan Coogler just confirmed that the next film on his plate is Black Panther 3, and now we officially know that Damson Idris is stepping into the suit. How delicious! Marvel fam, grab your popcorn and your auntie’s wrapper, because Wakanda might just be welcoming its next king. The same Damson who charmed the world in Snowfall and zoomed into superstardom beside Brad Pitt in F1 has the timeline buzzing, the memes flying, and the excitement

Siona Sakah
Nov 18, 20252 min read


All Eyes on Nia Miranda Nwosuocha as G.R.I.T.S. (Girls Raised in the South) Brings Southern Heat to ALLBLK This October
Atlanta Georgia. October 27 2025 The atmosphere at the G.R.I.T.S. (Girls Raised in the South) premiere was absolutely electric. Laughter echoed through the venue as guests embraced, mingled, and shared in the excitement of celebrating a project that had been months in the making. The evening had an intimacy that set it apart from typical premieres. It felt less like a formal event and more like a vibrant reunion, with cast, crew, and fans all gathered under one roof. Anticipa

Siona Sakah
Oct 30, 20252 min read


Hollywood Just Got Another Dose of Taraji Energy as She Seals a Two-Picture Netflix Deal
Getty Image When Taraji P. Henson makes a move, the industry pays attention, and this time, she’s doing it big. The award-winning actress, producer, and all-around powerhouse has inked a brand-new deal with Netflix that promises not one, but two exciting films, and yes, she’s producing them too! Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner Taraji P. Henson continues to soar with her latest milestone, a two-picture acting deal with Netflix. Under this new partnership, s

Siona Sakah
Oct 22, 20252 min read


Angelique Kidjo Becomes First African Artist on Hollywood Walk of Fame — A Win for the Continent
Angélique Kidjo Becomes First African Artist on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

BFW Staff
Jul 3, 20252 min read
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