HBO Max, along with Cartoon Network and Lion Forge Animation, is set to adapt Iyanu: Child of Wonder, a graphic novel by Nigerian creator Roye Okupe and illustrator Godwin Akpan. The animated superhero series will be steeped in Nigeria’s rich…
Tim Allen finally shares his thoughts on new Lightyear movie
Comedian Tim Allen is sharing his thoughts on Lightyear for the first time The Home Improvement star voiced the character of Buzz Lightyear, an astronaut toy, in the Toy Story franchise. Pixar’s Lightyear, now in cinemas, focuses instead on Buzz,…
Chris Pratt defends Super Mario Bros. movie role
Chris Pratt has defended his upcoming voice role as Mario in the animated Super Mario Bros. movie. Reacting against criticism that an Italian actor should voice the plumber – who speaks with an Italian accent in the Nintendo video games…
Goethe-Institut, Institut Français, AFRIFF collaborate on animation workshop
Goethe-Institut Nigeria, Institut Français Nigeria and the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) are partnering on a workshop for young Nigerian animation filmmakers. To take place during the ongoing AFRIFF, date is Friday, November 16; time, 10am – 06:30pm at the…
Digital Content Conference 2018: MTN rewards content creators
MTN Nigeria hosted content creators on the 5th and 6th of November 2018 to a digital conference and awards ceremony. During the two-day event, which held in Lagos, upstart and aspiring content creators had the opportunity to interact with some…