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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? Golden Globes. Source: Golden Globes 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 ha

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

One African nation makes the cut. As the Oscars narrow their International Feature Film race, Tunisia stands alone  on the global shortlist. Here’s why The Voice of Hind Rajab matters, and what this moment signals for African cinema on the world’s biggest awards stage. The Voice of Hind Rajab (Tunisia), Tunisia’s Official Entry for the 98th Academy Awards® for Best International Feature Film, T he only African film in the running for the Oscar Nominations - January 2026 The A

# 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

AFCON operates like cinema: recurring characters, inherited rivalries, rising stars, and moments that gain meaning over time. For more than six decades, African football has unfolded as long-form storytelling, where nations perform identity and players become myth. AFCON |  Black Film Wire Why Africa's Biggest Tournament is also its Greatest Story For many in the diaspora international audience, football loyalty often begins and ends with European leagues or global mega-sport

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

A South African rom-com that's equal parts sexy, sweet, and stunning, featuring Masali Baduza and Ntobeko Sishi in a slow-burn romance you won't forget Masali Baduza as Amahle stares longingly at Ntobeko Sishi's Memo in a moment of raw affection.  Rating: ★★★★☆ South African cinema just delivered one of 2025's most charming rom-coms. And I'm not exaggerating when I say Love and Wine  is a visual and emotional feast that deserves all your attention. Director Amanda Lane  has c

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

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

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

Two-time heavyweight champion survives devastating accident on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway that claimed lives of longtime friend Sina Ghami and training team member

From heartwarming theatre to dazzling circus acts, the Tropical Christmas Wonderland offers  Credit: Black Film Wire While most hotels simply decorate for Christmas, Eko Hotels & Suites transforms into an entire wonderland. Running from December 20, 2025 through January 2, 2026, the Tropical Christmas Wonderland; Kingdom of Lights edition has become what one observer aptly called "the African Disneyland," a magical destination where families create memories that last long aft

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. 

Top Nigerian film journalists share their favourite 2025 coverage moments, from To Kill A Monkey controversy to indie discoveries and festival highlights.

Though it dropped last December, Jade Osiberu's vibrant holiday romance deserves its flowers in a sea of formulaic festive films.

Submit African Films for Tubi Distribution - via African Pictures International In a December 21 article, the British Blacklist UK  reported that African Pictures International (API) and BackHome LLC have issued a new acquisition call on behalf of Cross Market Films, inviting filmmakers to submit their films for global streaming distribution on Tubi.  Here is the full report: African Pictures International (API) and BackHome LLC  have issued a new acquisition call on behalf o

Submit African Films for Tubi Distribution - via African Pictures International In a December 21 article, Black News UK  reported that African Pictures International (API) and BackHome LLC have issued a new acquisition call on behalf of Cross Market Films, inviting filmmakers to submit their films for global streaming distribution on Tubi.  Here is the full report: African Pictures International (API) and BackHome LLC  have issued a new acquisition call on behalf of Cross Mar

Venus Williams married Andrea Preti in an intimate five-day Palm Beach celebration, with sister Serena gifting the couple a yacht and showcasing the unbreakable bond between tennis's legendary sisters. THE ACADEMY PARTNERS WITH YOUTUBE FOR EXCLUSIVE GLOBAL RIGHTS TO THE OSCARS® AND OTHER ACADEMY CONTENT STARTING IN 2029  - Image: The Academy Tennis icon Venus Williams has entered a new chapter, marrying Italian actor and model Andrea Preti in an intimate five-day celebration

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