Canal+ has acquired the Nigerian psychological thriller 'The Weekend' for a French-dubbed release across over 60 territories, marking one of the largest international releases for an independent Nigerian film.
Women in Film Los Angeles and WIFT Africa announce groundbreaking initiative bringing largest-ever delegation of African women creatives to Cannes 2026, featuring participants from ten nations.
Women in Film and Television Africa partners with WIF LA to bring largest-ever delegation of African women creatives to Cannes 2026, featuring participants from ten nations and an official booth at Marché du Film.
Palmtrees, a screenplay development incubator for writers from underrepresented regions, partners with NEON for its inaugural cohort. Selected writers will develop genre screenplays with story analysts and attend a three-week residency.
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Cannes Film Festival reveals competition films for its 79th edition, Tokyo International Film Festival opens entries, and African Indigenous Language Film Festival integrates an AI summit to boost film discoverability and monetization.
Explore five famous Nigerian filming locations from Nollywood movies that are accessible to tourists, including KAP Film Village and Kajuru Castle, offering cinematic tourism experiences.
A comprehensive overview of StarTimes Nigeria's 2026 subscription packages, including detailed pricing, channel lists for Nova, Basic, Classic, Smart, and Super bouquets, decoder costs, and payment methods.
NFVCB Executive Director Dr. Shaibu Husseini advocates for enhanced distribution frameworks at Coal City Film Festival, emphasizing global visibility for Nigerian films and addressing regulatory compliance.
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Igbowood Films has inaugurated its Abuja chapter, aiming to promote Igbo language, culture, and identity via film and creative arts, with plans for global outreach and industry unity.
India has prevented the release of 'The Voice of Hind Rajab,' an Oscar-nominated documentary about a Palestinian girl killed in Gaza, due to concerns it could affect relations with Israel, sparking criticism over freedom of expression.
MultiChoice Talent Factory has extended its application deadline for the 2026 intake to April 27, offering aspiring African filmmakers a fully-funded 12-month training programme in film and television production.
Filmhouse Group highlights its culture of female leadership and mentorship across its cinema, production, and distribution divisions, emphasizing women's pivotal role in advancing African storytelling and industry growth.
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Emmanuel Analike, CEO of NetNaija, has been arraigned at the Federal High Court in Abuja on copyright infringement charges and remanded at Kuje Correctional Centre. Bail ruling is scheduled for March 9.
Popular streaming platform Showmax announces discontinuation after 11 years of operation, despite recent $3 billion investment by parent company MultiChoice.
Nigerian filmmaker Olive Nwosu discusses her journey from Lagos to global film festivals, her commitment to authentic Nigerian stories, and the ethical filmmaking behind her Sundance award-winning feature 'Lady'.
Olive Nwosu's debut feature 'Lady' premiered at Sundance 2026, exploring gender politics, corruption, and survival in Lagos through a female cab driver's journey. The film won the World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award for Creative Vision.
Explore 'The Bluff,' Priyanka Chopra's new pirate thriller on Prime Video. The film blends home invasion tension with Caribbean piracy, featuring Karl Urban and directed by Frank E. Flowers.
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Lagos has been selected as the exclusive African partner city for the 2026 'Goes to Cannes' initiative at the Cannes Film Festival, with AFRIFF curating African cinema representation.
The Esiri brothers' Nigerian drama 'Clarissa' receives full production financing from Africa-based CANEX Creations and MBO Capital, followed by worldwide distribution acquisition by U.S. studio NEON.
Dana Eden, the creator and producer of the Emmy-winning Israeli spy drama 'Tehran,' was discovered deceased in her Athens hotel room while overseeing production of the show's fourth season. Greek police are investigating, with no initial signs of foul pla
The Esiri brothers adapt Virginia Woolf's classic 'Mrs Dalloway' into 'Clarissa,' a contemporary Nigerian film exploring love and missed destinies set in Lagos and Delta State with an international cast.
Nigeria accounts for 118 of 122 cinemas in English-speaking West Africa, according to 2025 data from FilmOne, highlighting its dominance in regional film infrastructure.
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First Lady Melania Trump's documentary 'Melania' earns $7.04 million in opening weekend, setting new record for non-fiction films and exceeding all industry projections.
Major South African cinema chains have withdrawn the documentary 'Melania' about US First Lady Melania Trump just before release, citing the current political climate amid strained US-South Africa relations.
The Davies brothers' Nigerian film 'My Father's Shadow' earns BAFTA nomination, sparking hopes for a historic win. Full list of 2026 nominees including major Hollywood contenders.
The iREPRESENT International Documentary Film Festival (iREP) has scheduled its 15th edition for March 18-22, 2026, in Lagos, featuring a strategic partnership with Ecobank Nigeria and a theme of Transformation.
Disney confirms the sudden passing of Roger Allers, the creative visionary who co-directed the classic 'The Lion King.' His legacy defines a golden era of animation. Read more about his life and impact.
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