Adesua Etomi-Wellington has admitted things did not always go according to plan while filming the recently-released ‘Gangs of Lagos.’ Jade Osiberu’s latest masterpiece is a crime thriller full of stunts involving guns, sticks and knives.While most of the exciting fight sequences were carefully choreographed to avoid accidents, some of the action got a little too…
Two sisters find themselves in a fight for their lives when an ancient book gives birth to bloodthirsty demons that run amok in a Los Angeles apartment building. Starring Alyssa Sutherland, Lily Sullivan and Gabrielle Echols, the movie is scheduled for a US release on April 21, 2023. Watch the teaser trailer below:
What people thought would be a hilarious failure turned out to be the complete opposite for Chris Pratt. Giving his voice to the Italian Plumber Mario, The Super Mario Bros. movie literally dominated the box office field by leaving John Wick: Chapter 4 behind! Talking about the opening weekend, The Super Mario Bros. beat the…
There’s going to be more Star Wars this summer. Lucasfilm confirmed today that the next live-action spinoff to hit Disney Plus will be Ahsoka, which will start streaming on Disney Plus in August 2023. The announcement was made during a panel at Star Wars Celebration 2023. We also got a first look at the show…
Harrison Ford returns as the legendary hero archaeologist in the highly anticipated fifth installment of the iconic “Indiana Jones” franchise. Starring Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Mads Mikkelsen and Boyd Holbrook, the movie is scheduled for a US release on 30th June 2023. Watch the trailer below:
When a detective learns that his missing daughter and a string of high profile bank robberies might be connected, he must go on a mind-bending journey to find his daughter and stop the secret government agency behind the madness. Starring Ben Affleck, Alice Braga and J.D. Pardo, the movie will be released on 12th May…
In KANDAHAR, Tom Harris (Gerard Butler), an undercover CIA operative, is stuck deep in hostile territory in Afghanistan. After his mission is exposed, he must fight his way out, alongside his Afghan translator, to an extraction point in Kandahar, all whilst avoiding elite enemy forces and foreign spies tasked with hunting them down. Starring Gerard…
They say every dog has its day. But to even metaphorically refer to Michael B. Jordan as a dog seems sacrilege. The actor somehow strutted into Hollywood and kept walking until he punctured the fandom’s collective heart with his incredible talent, skill, boundless creativity, and endless devotion to his art. And for someone as gifted…
One Spider-Man wants to change his own destiny. 🕷 Miles Morales returns for the next Spider-Man movie, exclusively in theaters June 2. Watch the new trailer for Across the #SpiderVerse below: Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Oscar®-winning Spider-Verse saga, “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.” After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly…
Chris Hemsworth will reprise his role of Tyler Rake in Extraction 2. Because “Extraction” has been one of Netflix’s most triumphant original movies, it is not astonishing that a follow-up is being developed. The movie was streamed by more than 99 million households, surpassing other successful Netflix productions like “Bird Box,” “Murder Mystery,” and “6…
Great news everyone, Shrek 5 if officially in development! According to the Variety , the founder and CEO of Illumination Chris Meledandri, has all but confirmed Shrek 5 is happening and that serious talks are underway with Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz and Eddie Murphy to reprise their roles of Shrek, Fiona and Donkey for another…
To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you’re a Ken. From Oscar-nominated writer/director Greta Gerwig (“Little Women,” “Lady Bird”) comes “Barbie,” starring Oscar-nominees Margot Robbie (“Bombshell,” “I, Tonya”) and Ryan Gosling (“La La Land,” “Half Nelson”) as Barbie and…
The MCU is a juggernaut like nothing else. There are no other film franchises that can match the scale at which it releases projects while ensuring that all of them remain connected to each other. Notable actors like Michael Keaton, Jake Gyllenhaal, and more have become a part of the franchise. But not Jessica Chastain,…
Mexican-American teenager Jaime Reyes gains super powers when a mysterious scarab binds to his spine and provides him with a powerful suit of blue alien armor. The movie is scheduled to be released in the United States on August 18, 2023 and stars the likes of Xolo Maridueña, Bruna Marquezine, Belissa Escobedo, George Lopez, Adriana…
The latest episode of the “I Said What I Said” podcast features two talented guests, director and producer Jade Osiberu and Nigerian actor Tobi Bakre. Together, they discuss their upcoming film “Gangs of Lagos,” their journeys in their respective careers, and the concept of destiny, or “kádàrá” in Yoruba. Watch: This video was originally published…
Chris Hemsworth returns as Tyler Rake in EXTRACTION 2, the sequel to Netflix’s blockbuster action film EXTRACTION. After barely surviving the events of the first movie, Rake is back as the Australian black ops mercenary, tasked with another deadly mission: rescuing the battered family of a ruthless Georgian gangster from the prison where they are…
Netflix’s Kill Boksoon may see some comparisons to John Wick, but the setup of its killing agencies harkens back to the Korean entertainment industry. Kill Boksoon may appear to be the female version of John Wick, except with a daughter instead of a dog, but director Byun Sung-hyun has a unique inspiration for his world-building….
Furiosa is a prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road, but it will feature one huge difference from the previous film. Fury Road, which came out in 2015, was the first film in the Mad Max franchise since 1985’s Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome. Featuring Tom Hardy stepping into the title role originally played by Mel Gibson,…
Daredevil’s original Vanessa Fisk actress speaks out on her character being recast for Daredevil: Born Again. The Marvel Cinematic Universe is continuing Matt Murdock’s story after his Netflix show was canceled. Charlie Cox returned to the franchise in 2021 through Spider-Man: No Way Home in a pivotal cameo. He then went on to appear in…
Keanu Reeves gave his John Wick: Chapter 4 stunt team fitting and unique personalized gifts. The John Wick franchise is known for its slick action set pieces, which see Reeves’ titular assassin taking down waves of enemies. John Wick: Chapter 4 is no exception, even upping the ante with the franchise’s most significant action scenes…
For years, the concept of adapting the vast and immersive canon of Dungeons & Dragons into a successful feature film seemed insurmountable — but there’s no denying that the tabletop role-playing game has been given a new resurgence lately, thanks to various campaigns being played out on streaming. Even celebrities like Joe Manganiello are proud…
In DC Comics, Batman has battled more than a few iconic villains driven by tragic backstories that feed directly into their deadly natures, with the shape-shifting actor-turned-criminal Clayface finally getting a legit live-action makeover thanks to a new comic-accurate cosplay! A set of photos recently posted on Instagram by @impostercosplay, this isn’t the first time…
As soon as Swarm dropped on Prime Video, it quickly took over the discourse on the internet. Viewers took to social media to discuss the miniseries’ references to Beyoncé, Donald Glover’s life post-Atlanta, Chloe Bailey’s and Dominique Fishback’s performances, Billie Eilish’s acting debut, and the sheer fact that Malia Obama wrote one of the show’s…
Avatar: The Way of Water is one of the highest-grossing movies of all time, and with the film still succeeding well into 2023, many are wondering what movie will finally beat the Avatar sequel. Avatar: The Way of Water was the biggest movie of 2022, with the film surpassing other box office titans like Top…
The Fast & Furious franchise has built up a huge rogues gallery, and Fast X could be leading to a huge villain team-up event in Fast 11. Though 2001’s The Fast and Furious was a simple crime drama about a cop bonding with the criminal he’s trying to take down, the series has grown into…
Following the shocking ending of the newly released film, John Wick 5’s chances have gotten an optimistic response from director Chad Stahelski. The latest chapter in the action franchise saw Keanu Reeves’ eponymous assassin facing off against the overly ambitious Marquis de Gramont in a final bid to be clear of the High Table and…
Gi-hun’s decision to seek revenge at the end of Squid Game season 1 is bad news for his season 2 survival, but it could still be possible for him to get his happy ending. As the winner of his games, Gi-hun could have walked away toward his happy ending in the United States. However, he…
John Wick is back – and Keanu Reeves’ ex-hitman seems to be improving with age, with his return for a fourth instalment earning the action thriller franchise its best reviews so far. Rotten Tomatoes, which awards scores based on critics’ views, awarded John Wick: Chapter 4 a very positive 95%. The second and third films…
Niyi Akinmolayan has shared a first look for his upcoming film, “The House Of Secrets.” The upcoming film, teased as a “Dreamy Romance”, “Edgy Drama”, “Film Noir” and “Spy Story” stars Efe Irele, Shawn Faqua, Kate Henshaw, Onajite Dede, Anee Icha, and Funlola Aofiyebi. Details on the plot summary and the distribution collaboration are yet…
The BBC has halted filming on season 34 of “Top Gear” after presenter Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff was involved in an accident on the show’s test track in December 2022. The BBC said that halting the show would be “disappointing to fans, but it is the right thing to do. Under the circumstances, we feel it…
The Writer’s Guild of America may let Artificial Intelligence tools such as ChatGPT be used in scriptwriting as long as writers still get full credit for the resulting script. The WGA made the proposal this Monday, March 20, during a negotiation round with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. Since the beginning of…
There is always something special dished out when comedy and crime fighting are stirred into one single brew. That dynamic is seen quite efficiently in the hilarious yet unlikely crime-fighting duo of Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker wherein Tucker’s Detective Michael Jackson and Chan’s Tito team up to safeguard the community while positively representing the…
Each new film in the John Wick franchise has out-grossed the last. And the trend is set to continue with the upcoming John Wick: Chapter 4, which is projected to deliver a franchise-best opening at both the domestic and international box office this weekend. Bowing mere days after the sad passing of cast member Lance…
A new trailer for Renfield explores the toxic relationship between the titular servant (Nicholas Hoult) and Nicolas Cage’s Count Dracula. Directed by Christopher McKay, Renfield promises to update the Dracula mythos by taking the focus away from the vampire lord. As reported on COLLIDER, the new trailer presents the surprising story of Reinfield. After serving…
Public screenings of a slasher film that features Winnie the Pooh were scrapped abruptly in Hong Kong on Tuesday, sparking discussions over increasing censorship in the city. Film distributor VII Pillars Entertainment announced on Facebook that the release of “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey” on Thursday had been canceled with “great regret” in Hong…
There are loads of reasons the Fast and Furious series has gone on to become one of the biggest film franchises in history, but a big one is that stellar ever-growing ensemble. Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez, and Jordana Brewster may not have been household names back in 2001, but after the release of…
It’s official – John Wick: Chapter 4 has taken the Keanu Reeves action franchise to new heights. At the time of writing, the film has become the top-rated film of the entire franchise as far as Rotten Tomatoes critics scores go – it’s also become the first in the series to crack the 90% barrier,…
March has been a tremendous month for sequels, barring Shazam! Fury of the Gods, of course. Avatar: The Way of Water surpassed Titanic’s record at the domestic box office, while Scream VI and Creed III delivered franchise-best opening weekend hauls back-to-back. Next weekend, John Wick: Chapter 4 is also projected to deliver a series-topping debut….
Get ready for an action-packed crime-thriller as Prime Video brings you its first African Original movie, “Gangs of Lagos” on April 7th. The highly anticipated film is directed and produced by, Jáde Osiberu. The film centres on a group of childhood friends as they navigate destiny, growing up on the bustling streets and neighbourhoods of…
One of the greatest tales of marketing and sponsorships is perhaps the legendary partnership between Nike and Michael Jordan. In 1984, Jordan was a rookie on his way to the NBA, still relatively unknown nor was anyone quite aware of his success to come… except Nike. The sporting goods company took a major chance at…
If there was ever any doubt, Creed III is living proof the Rocky Balboa franchise is strong enough to reign victorious 47 years later. After another triumphant weekend at the box office, the sports drama brought in $12 million across 75 markets. This brings its global box office cume to an exceptional $224.3 million, with…
Lance Reddick, who appeared in major TV series like “The Wire,” “Fringe” and “Bosch” and films like the “John Wick” franchise, which is set to debut “John Wick: Chapter 4” next week, died of natural causes Friday morning, Variety has confirmed with his reps. He was 60. He was found dead at his Studio City…
Nollywood fans, get ready for a thrilling experience as “Domitilla: The Reboot” is set to hit the big screen in April 2023. The official trailer for the movie is finally here, giving viewers a glimpse into the world of sex workers and the unexpected twists and turns that come with it. It takes us on…
There’s an intoxicating intrigue to Melissa Barrera’s gaze. It’s served her well in the Scream franchise as Sam Carpenter, the daughter of original Ghostface serial killer Billy Loomis, who discovers her own penchant for blood. Under the bright lights of a photo shoot in downtown New York City for PEOPLE’s first digital cover story, the…
There will be no second season of Willow, Disney+’s live-action original series based on the 1988 fantasy film directed by Ron Howard. The news comes two months after the eight-episode first season of the show, which served as a sequel to the classic movie, ended its run on the streaming platform. Willow, which picked up…
John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023) is the new action movie starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne and Ian McShane and in the clip below, we bring you all the clips and trailers of the movie released thus far. The movie will be officially released on 24 March. Enjoy the clip below:
In “John Wick: Chapter 4,” the epic culmination of the flamboyantly brutal death-wish-meets-video-game-meets-the-zen-of-Keanu-Reeves action series, our hero finds himself in a Berlin nightclub that resembles a pulsating Bauhaus Eurodisco by way of “Fellini Satyricon.” It’s like a concrete cathedral, with giant mosh pits of dancers throwing their arms up to the heavens as waterfalls cascade…
With the first John Wick (2014), Keanu Reeves and director Chad Stahelski established a franchise that soars above most action films. Merging an artful aesthetic with brilliantly choreographed and shot fight scenes, it set a standard matched in its three sequels, including the latest, John Wick: Chapter 4. Knives, guns, swords and martial arts come…
Superstar actress, Michelle Yeoh, became the first Asian woman to win best actress, as “Everything Everywhere All at Once” dominated at the Oscars. As reported on VON, the creative multiverse adventure won seven awards including best picture, director and original screenplay. Accepting her statuette, Yeoh said: “For all the little boys and girls who look…
Nigerian singer, Tems has been a talking point on social media after her elaborate outfit blocked the view of fellow attendees at Sunday night’s Academy Awards. Tems was a nominee at the 95th Academy Awards held at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, in the United States. While some Nigerians have poured their praises on…
