News NFVCB Joins Hands With China To Boost Film Industry As Dismantling Looms The National Film and Video Censors Board and Chinese Embassy met in Abuja to strengthen film and cultural ties even as it faces potential dissolution from the government. BY Henry-Damian Justice
News “Joker Folie À Deux” To Premiere At Venice Film Festival As New Trailer Sets Record Following the release of a second trailer, the sequel of the 2019 hit, “Joker,” just like its predecessor, will premiere at Venice Film Festival in September. BY Henry-Damian Justice
Film “I Am: Celine Dion”: A Profound Portrait of Vulnerability, Resilience and Self-Reclamation. In ‘I Am: Celine Dion,’ the legendary singer bares her soul, offering an unflinching look at her struggle with a rare neurological condition and her unwavering determination to reclaim her voice. BY Henry-Damian Justice
News John Njaga Demps and Benita Jacques Hope to Reshape African Narratives Through Their Films Both filmmakers explore stories from the motherland in a way few have told through their films, “Nine” and “Africa, the Cradle of Humanity and Modern Civilization,” both of which screened at the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. BY Henry-Damian Justice
News Shrek to Return In 2026 For “Shrek 5” After 16 years, the beloved green ogre is set for a comeback on July 1, 2026, with Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz reprising their iconic roles BY Henry-Damian Justice
News “A Quiet Place: Day One” Wakes Up Nigerian Box Office As “Lakatabu,” “Muri & Ko” Zoom Past ₦100 Million The horror sequel earned N40.5 million at the box office, bested only by “Bad Boys Ride or Die. “Lakatabu” has raked in ₦126 million so far. BY Henry-Damian Justice
News “Gladiator II” Trailer Unveils Denzel Washington as Wealthy Merchant The sequel to the 2000 Roman epic “Gladiator” is set for release on November 22, 2024, starring Denzel Washington, Paul Mescal, and Pedro Pascal, with Ridley Scott returning as director. BY Henry-Damian Justice
News Nigeria Sets New All-Time High on Spotify The Nigerian music market clocks over a billion streams in the first half of 2024, showcasing remarkable growth. BY Henry-Damian Justice
Film Netflix’s “House of Ga’a” Gets Release Date, Debuts New Stills The 18th-century biopic is set to be released on Netflix on July 26. BY Henry-Damian Justice
Film Dora Akunyili-Inspired “Offshoot” Is a Waste of Good Concept While “Offshoot” has the potential to offer a compelling story about the sacrifices of law enforcement officers, it ultimately falls short due to weak character development, poor pacing, and a lack of emotional depth BY Henry-Damian Justice