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Kehinde Bankole Stars as ‘Moremi’ in Disney+ Afrofutrism Series ‘Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire,’ Set to Debut July 5

Hey there, movie enthusiasts! If you’ve been active on social media, you’ve probably caught wind of the buzz surrounding Kehinde Bankole. Her recent portrayal in the groundbreaking series ‘SISTA,’ now available on Prime Video, has catapulted her into the well-deserved spotlight. It’s about time! Despite her undeniable talent and years of dedication to the craft,... Read More

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Disney Plus and Hulu to Merge into a Single Streaming App

In a significant development, Disney has unveiled its plans to consolidate Hulu and Disney Plus into a single, integrated streaming app. The announcement came during Disney’s Q2 earnings call, where CEO Bob Iger discussed the company’s vision of creating a “one-app experience” within the United States. As part of this initiative, Disney will raise the... Read More

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August 25, 2021

African Spirituality winning over every other belief is the main appeal of ‘My Village People’

For most entertainment consumers – we know only of our Nigerian reality understandably, waking up to the news of a movie coming to the cinema, making the decision to walk into a cinema and purchase a ticket to watch it, remains a gamble. One can only trust a few variables – their favourite actors and... Read More

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Disney is releasing an African animated series ‘Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire’ in 2022

In the last of couple of years, Disney as a media behemoth has been consolidating on efforts towards expanding its entertainment horizons. Last year, it was announced that the company was partnering with Kugali Media, an African entertainment company founded by three friends from Nigeria and Uganda — Tolu Olowofoyeku, Hamid Ibrahim, and Fikayo Adeola... Read More

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January 14, 2021

How Disney is finding its way into Africa with Iwaju

If today, you google “Disney in Africa”, you will find news about goats. No kidding. Go on, try it. You will read about how Disney added Nigerian dwarf goats to the Kilimanjaro Safaris attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Literally. The reports proceed to explain how the goats are part of a new scene where visitors... Read More

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August 14, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Can we talk about ”The Lion King” becoming the highest-grossing animated film of all time?

Ever since Disney’s live-action remake of The Lion King was released in theaters last month, I have been monitoring its box office numbers as it steadily increased. I kept thinking – why are people seeing this movie? Is it because of Beyonce? Then it dawned on me that it was nostalgia, and it is the... Read More

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Entertainment roundup: Disney releases official trailer for ‘The Lion King’; Mo Abudu emerges as first African to win the Médailles d’Honneur Award

Here are the biggest stories you may have missed in entertainment during the week and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Disney releases official trailer for The Lion King After months of teasing, the official trailer for Disney’s live-action remake of The Lion King is finally out. I have... Read More

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Easter Is About To Be ‘Goals’ thanks to MTN and Disney

Some of us have been waiting for Easter since January 2nd when the festivities officially came to a close. Since then, we’ve had to hustle our way through a challenging year so far, from the elections to the extremely hot weather conditions (Uhhh feels like Nigeria is so close to the sun right now) But... Read More

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Rick Famuyiwa is making Disney’s first African princess movie “Sadé” and we are here for it

Disney’s catalogue of properties, especially its princess-y fairytales marketed towards children, have a heavy stroke of white characters as leads. Cinderella, Ariel, Belle, Aurora and, excuse the pun, Snow White. Much has been said about Shuri being a Disney princess in Marvel’s Black Panther, but this thread on Quora smartly dispels that idea. And perhaps... Read More

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Idris Elba will be your “Hunchback of Notre Dame” in new Netflix movie

Good news, Elbarians! And also new converts of the Elbarian sauce. According to reports, Hollywood bae Idris Elba has signed up for his most ambitious undertaking yet, as he will star in, direct and produce a modern-day retelling of the classic 19th Century Victor Hugo novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame. The 45-year-old actor will... Read More

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Entertainment Roundup: Morgan Freeman apologises following sexual allegations against him; Netflix now more valuable than Disney | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Morgan Freeman apologises following sexual allegations against him Morgan Freeman has apologised following allegations of sexual misconduct made by eight women and several other people. Freeman apologised to “anyone who felt uncomfortable or disrespected”. “Anyone... Read More

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November 2, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Beyoncé, Chiwetel Ejiofor to star in The Lion King live action remake | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this Thursday morning. Beyonce, Chiwetel Ejiofor and other stars who made it to The Lion King cast Thanks a Facebook post Queen Bey shared hours ago, we now know everyone who has been cast for the... Read More

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September 26, 2016

Reading material: What you should be reading if you work in media content (1)

Or journalism. Because is like some of you don’t yet know that you are no longer journalists, and we are all in the business of content now. But that’s a matter for another day. Today, we will begin sharing with you, weekly, links that should put you in the mind of a professional that’s ready... Read More

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True or false? 16 girly things guys (absolutely) love to do

by Alex Rees I make high pitched noises and lose control over my body when presented with tiny kittens. Safe in the anonymous wilds that are the Internet, Reddit users have this week been confessing their “really girly” habits. #noshame. The topic specifies predilections guys would “never admit to” — but that’s obviously not quite... Read More

August 29, 2013

Opinion: If Miley Cyrus outrages you, don’t watch

by Christopher J. Ferguson On Sunday night Miley Cyrus put on a performance at MTV’s Video Music Awards that appeared specifically contrived to elicit controversy and, by Monday morning, sure enough the controversy had arrived. For those who missed it (and in fact I missed it until compelled to watch it on YouTube due to... Read More

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Second biggest film debut EVER: Iron Man 3 gets $175.3million in opening weekend [DETAILS]

by Hauwa Gambo We always new that Iron Man 3 (especially if the incredible Robert Downey Jr stayed in) wouldn’t be a monster it – but who would have thought it’d be a monster this big? While revenues for Hollywood movies in general continue to slump post-Avengers, “Iron Man reigns as the standard-bearer of Hollywood... Read More

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December 2, 2012

Animation becomes reality: Balloonist flies in house inspired by the film “Up” (PHOTOS)

A cluster-balloonist who became the first person to fly the English Channel has launched a house into the sky just like in the Disney movie ‘Up’. Intrepid Jonathan Trappe, 38, took off just like the 78-year-old character Carl Frederickson in the hit movie. Trappe, from Raleigh, North Carolina, stepped into the cartoon themed home before... Read More

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SNAPSHOT: Is that you Jolie?

by Chi Ibe Film directors are giving a new name to fairy tale endings. Check out the first pictures of Angelina Jolie in character as Maleficent – the Sleeping Beauty villain who condemns Princess Aurora to her ultra-long slumber. The film which releases in March 2014 titled Maleficent, tells the story of what leads the... Read More

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Photo: Isn’t she Maleficient? Angelina Jolie as evil fairy for Disney’s live-action ‘Sleeping Beauty’

by Tolu Orekoya Whether you’re team Angelina Jolie or team Jennifer Anniston (Team Jennifer!) there is no dispute that Angelina Jolie has had a far better career trajectory than the former Mrs Pitt, from playing bad-ass action heroines in movies like ‘Lara Croft’ and ‘Salt’, to playing the evil Maleficient in Disney’s live action remake of their... Read More

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