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‘Lisabi’, ‘3 Cold Dishes’ earn nominations at Africa Movie Academy Awards
Nigeria’s film industry scored big at this year’s Africa Movie Academy Awards as Lisabi: The Uprising and 3 Cold Dishes bagged multiple nominations across

Why I chose Nigeria over UK for GWR makeover attempt — Tacha
Reality TV star and entrepreneur, Natasha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has revealed why she decided to host her ongoing Guinness World Record attempt

Chloé Zhao on Why Hollywood Is ‘Not Very Good at Preserving the Language of Ambiguity’ and How Neurodivergence Is Her ‘Superpower’ in Filmmaking
During a conversation at London Film Festival, Chloé Zhao got candid about her experience in Hollywood, film financing, neurodivergence and more.

Laurence Fishburne on if He Would Return as Morpheus in ‘Matrix 5’: ‘I Don’t Know if it Makes Sense’
During "The Matrix" reunion at New York Comic Con, Laurence Fishburne spoke about the film's cultural impact and reprising his role as Morpheus.

Chloé Zhao on Why Hollywood Is ‘Not Very Good at Preserving the Language of Ambiguity’ and How Neurodivergence Is Her ‘Superpower’ in Filmmaking
During a conversation at London Film Festival, Chloé Zhao got candid about her experience in Hollywood, film financing, neurodivergence and more.

BAFTA North America Postpones Inaugural Awards for TV, Film and Video Games Until Fall 2026 (EXCLUSIVE)
BAFTA North America is postponing its upcoming inaugural BAFTA Honours until next fall.

Diane Keaton, Oscar-Winning ‘Annie Hall’ Star, Dies at 79
Diane Keaton, who starred in "Annie Hall," has died. She was 79.

Osamede receives standing ovation at Benin City homecoming premiere | Pulse Nigeria

Utica Film Fund: SEC Approves Utica Capital’s ₦20 Billion Film Fund - Nollywire
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the Utica Film Fund, marking another milestone for Nollywood financing; a fully regulated venture

NTA Orders 104 Episodes of ‘Cock Crow at Dawn’ Remake From Steve Gukas, Dimbo Atiya - Nollywire
The Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) has announced the remake of the classic television series 'Cock Crow at Dawn' after signing an exclusive co-production

‘One Battle After Another’ Is a Hit with Critics Because It ‘Aligns with a Leftist Sensibility,’ Says Bret Easton Ellis: ‘There’s a Liberal Mustiness to This Movie’
Bret Easton Ellis says critics love 'One Battle After Another' because it has 'leftist sensibilities.'

James Gunn Explains How the ‘Peacemaker’ Finale Changes the DCU Forever, Why Deadpool Almost Made a Cameo and Not Having Plans for Season 3
James Gunn explains how the Season 2 finale of "Peacemaker" introducing Salvation and Checkmate sets up the future of the DCU — and why he wanted a Deadpool cameo.