A new series of “Black Mirror” is in the works at Netflix, Variety can reveal. It’s been almost three years since Season 5 of the dystopian drama premiered on the streaming service in June 2019, but sources indicate that a…
Toyin Adekeye’s Bigger Than Africa set for Netflix debut
Nigerian-born Los Angeles-based filmmaker, Toyin Adekeye has concluded plans for the launch of his cultural documentary, ‘Bigger Than Africa,’ on Netflix. According to a statement from Adekeye’s Motherland Productions USA, the cultural documentary will feature foremost and most prominent Yoruba…
Dave Chappelle’s Hollywood Bowl set won’t air on Netflix
Netflix has confirmed Dave Chappelle’s Hollywood Bowl set will not air on the streaming platform. The notorious show, in which the comedian was attacked on stage at this year’s Netflix Is A Joke festival, was not filmed for a special.…
Netflix, Realness Institute announce 12 participants for 2022 Executive Traineeship
Realness Institute, in partnership with entertainment streaming platform, Netflix, has selected 12 participants for the 2022 Episodic Lab (EPL) and Development Executive Traineeship (DET). Realness Institute, a non-profit organisation, aims to empower Africans to tell their stories from an unapologetically…
Comedian Dave Chappelle sent ‘flying in the air’ during on-stage attack in LA
An attacker “lunged at” Dave Chappelle and sent the comedian “flying in the air” during an event at the Hollywood Bowl, according to a witness. The 48-year-old was performing at the Los Angeles venue on Tuesday night as part of…
‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’ hitting theaters
The sequel to the first film of the successful British series is opening in Germany on April 28, followed by releases in other European countries and the US. Even rich aristocratic families do not always have it as easy as…
*NURTW crisis: Soldiers, policemen storm Agbado as MC Oluomo, Istijabah boys draw battle line (Punch)*Residents lament darkness despite ‘Light Up Lagos’ project, fear more vicious night attacks (Guardian)
NURTW crisis: Soldiers, policemen storm Agbado as MC Oluomo, Istijabah boys draw battle line (Punch) Scores of policemen and soldiers stormed the Ijaiye Bus Stop in the Agbado area of the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State on Monday…
Frank Langella axed from Netflix show after misconduct investigation
Oscar-nominated actor Frank Langella has been fired from “The Fall of the House of Usher” Netflix series following a misconduct investigation into an allegation of sexual harassment. The investigation, now completed, found “he had been involved in unacceptable conduct on…
*Lagos youth kills girlfriend, sleeps with corpse six days (Punch)*NURTW: We’ve alerted Lagos CP on imminent danger — Tricycle association (Vanguard)
Lagos youth kills girlfriend, sleeps with corpse six days (Punch) A man, Ifeanyi Njoku, has been arrested for allegedly killing his girlfriend, Precious Okeke, 24, in an estate at Badore, in the Ajah area of Lagos State. PUNCH Metro gathered…
Cary Elwes joins Rebel Moon cast
Cary Elwes has joined the cast of ‘Rebel Moon’. The 59-year-old actor has boarded the Netflix movie with Corey Stoll, Michiel Huisman and Alfonso Herrera. The quartet will feature alongside Sofia Boutella, Charlie Hunnam, Djimon Hounsou, Doona Bae, Ray Fisher,…