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A New Chapter in the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul's Cinematic Journey By Sahndra Fon Dufe , Atlanta, GA Source: Deadline Mary J. Blige continues her successful partnership with Lifetime as her latest film, Mary J. Blige Presents: Be Happy, premieres this Friday, February 7, at 8 p.m. ET as part of the network's "Love of a Lifetime" winter slate. This marks the first project in Blige's newly extended three-picture deal with Lifetime, following the success of her previous films Real

What the T-Mobile–Netflix deal quietly teaches creatives and media founders about long-term value By Sahndra Fon Dufe , Partnerships Lead SVAFF There’s a reason T-Mobile didn’t bundle Paramount+ or Max; and it’s not because Netflix has better shows; though that’s debatable depending on who you ask and what week it is. The Netflix On Us program, launched in 2017 and refined through multiple iterations since, represents something far more calculated than a customer perk. It’s

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

As we draw the curtains on AFCON 2026, here are five moments that have made life after the finals feel cinematic. We’re more than halfway to a week since Senegal won the 2026 African Cup of Nations. To say the competition was anything short of a cinematic masterpiece would be distorting the truth. Protagonists, villains, plot twists, colourful costumes, and ensemble performances all combined, culminating in one of the most interesting male football finals in recent history.

BEbonyLife Films partners with Genesis, Nile, and Silverbird for the 2026 release of "The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives." See the star-studded cast here. EbonyLife Films has partnered with Genesis Group, Nile Group , and Silverbird Group , for the December 2026 release of the big-screen adaptation of Lola Shoneyin ’s critically acclaimed novel, The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives . According to Deadline , the film will be directed by Daniel Orahi with screenplay by

The Nigerian studio behind ‘The Men's Club’ has put out a call for a male and female role in a new TV Series. Apply by 26 January, 2026. Filmmaker and Founder of Urban Vision 360 Tola Odunsi has put out a casting call for two lead roles in an upcoming TV series. The announcement, made via social media yesterday, states that interested actors and actresses should be between 25 and 35 years old, and preferably be relatively new faces. They are to send a profile, social med

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

Leading Nigerian studio Bluhouse has put out a call for an Igbo-speaking female role. Deadline is January 11. BLUHOUSE Studios, the production house behind films like Freedom Way (2024) , A Quiet Monday (2023) , the Zikoko Life Anthology Series (2025), and Indie pictures like Obi is A Boy (2025) and Kachifo (Till the Morning Come) , has put out a casting call for a female role. Applicants, between 25 and 35 years, are required to send in a monologue in Igbo as seen

# 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

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

Source: Mezha '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 sh

As Hollywood reckons with shifting economics and incentives, major production hubs (especially Atlanta) face uncertainty - but also opportunity.

Dika Ofoma's Obi is A Boy is Nigeria's only film showing at the prestigious International Film Festival Rotterdam

Sundance 2026's Short Film Section features three African films: Praise Odigie Paige's Birdie, Will Niava's Jazz Infernal, and Rami Jarboui's The Bird's Placebo.

FilmOne was the most awarded studio at the 2025 Best of Nollywood Awards, including Movie of the Year, Director of the Year, and Best Screenplay. We’re rolling back the clock this Thursday to one of the biggest highlights from Nollywood’s record-breaking weekend: FilmOne Entertainment’s sweep at the 2025 Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards on Sunday, December 14, 2025. The studio walked away with an incredible nine awards, cementing its place as one of the night’s biggest winners.

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.

The ‘I'm Human’ Organisation's Do It For/With Her movement concluded with survivor empowerment, economic inclusion, and Velveeta Viban's digital safety book.

This Kenyan Filmmaker is utilising a puppet series to address gambling addiction, religious extremism, and PTSD in the country.

African Pictures International & BackHome LLC Launch Call for African Filmmakers Seeking Tubi Streaming Placement

DAVID ANIMATION FREE FOR KIDS, CHRISTMAS 2025 (US MARKET) IMAGE: ANGEL STUDIOS By Black Film Wire — US Market Entertainment News Angel Studios, the faith-forward studio behind global Christian hits such as The Chosen (Netflix) and House of David (Amazon) is preparing to release its next major animated musical, DAVID , in theaters December 19 . But alongside the film’s debut, the studio has announced one of the most ambitious community-centered initiatives in recent faith-f