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KOB has finally landed (insert a profound Yoruba proverb about a boil bursting). How did y’all enjoy the groundbreaking Netflix series. Netflix might just have found their OWN Nollywood franchise, and we can only hope it gets better from here! With no access to subscriber count, I am quite confident that they gained quite a lot of subscribers in August, with the release of additional Nollywood movies like the historical ‘76, Kenneth Gyang’s The Lost Cafe, highly sought after Ije: The Journey, 2020’s Quam’s Money, and Play Network’s remake of Nneka the Pretty Serpent. In September, they hope we would still be enjoying and rewatching the KOB series, while only releasing titles like the highest-grossing Nollywood film, Omo Ghetto: The Saga; EbonyLife’s Castle & Castle, and book-adaptation, The Smart Money Woman. I hope they have other unannounced releases, if not, we should be ready to end the year with quite a number of other exciting Nollywood titles.
In theatrical Nollywood news, Ayinla has grossed over 90 million naira so far, in what is a huge win for alternative stories in the industry. Congratulations to Greoh Studios, Jade Osiberu, Tunde Kelani and the whole team. We are looking forward to what Greoh has cooking for us next, with Osiberu’s latest, Gangs of Lagos—starring Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Tobi Bakre, and Chike—entering the post production stage.
Going abroad, are you team Gunn or Team Ayer? DC’s latest, The Suicide Squad, has performed woefully at the box office despite improved critic reviews. A number of factors have been blamed, but this second iteration still remains divided among DC fanboys. We reviewed it and we thought Gunn gunned his version *wink wink*.
Fans of American TV shows can also look forward to the return of quite a number of them, commonly referred to as the Fall Season Premiere. We have got Billions, Grey’s Anatomy, NCIS, Chicago Med, Bob Hearts Abishola, etc (see bottom of this page for more and their dates). On the streaming scene, Sex Education and Money Heist are making a return to Netflix this month.
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Monthly News Pick
- Idris Elba has landed a role in Sonic 2 as Knuckles. Do we even remember Sonic 1?
- Netflix invites viewers to participate in their reality TV series over a website. You can submit video entries for Nailed It!, Queer Eye, The Circle, Love is Blind, etc. Try your luck!
- Home Alone Remake premieres on November 12, exclusively on Disney+ as Home Sweet Home Alone. A new holiday classic or nah?
- Globacom has launched their own streaming service, GloTV. The platform promises Nollywood, Bollywood, sports programmes, news, and live TV. Free trial until 30th September. Only available to Glo subscribers.
- Victor Olaotan, a Nollywood TV veteran, died in August. May his soul rest in peace.
Non-Review essays in April
Some posts don’t have to be reviews.
We reviewed the following movies
Reviews, as you know them.
Highlight of New Films in September
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings; A new superhero addition to the MCU. Release date: September 3, in cinemas. 
Cinderella; Starring Camilla Cabello, Billy Porter and Nicholas Galitzine in a modern musical retelling of the classic story. Release date: September 3, on Amazon Prime Video. 
Malignant; A James Wan horror tale starring Annabelle Wallis. Release date: September 10, in cinemas. 
Kate; Starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead as an assassin who has less than 24 hours to exact revenge on those that fatally poisoned her. Release date: September 10, on Netflix. 
The Card Counter; Starring Oscar Isaac and Tifanny Hadish in this Paul Schrader-directed crime drama. Release date: September 10, in cinemas. 
The Ghost and the Tout Too; Starring Mercy Johnson and Toyin Abraham in a sequel to The Ghost and the Tout. Release date: September 10, in cinemas. 
Omo Ghet: The Saga: The highest-grossing Nollywood movie comes to Netflix on September 10. 
Nightbooks; Starring Krysten Ritter in a horror kids tale. Release date: September 15, on Netflix. 
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie; a film adaptation of the successful broadway musical act. Release date: September 17, on Amazon Prime Video. 
Intrusion; Starring Freida Pinto in an home invasion thriller. Release date: Septmber 22, on Netflix.
Special mentions: De Wedding Gift (17th, cinemas) and Worth (3rd, Netflix).
Highlight of New TV Series in September
Money Heist season 5; September 3, on Netflix. 
Billions season 5; September 5, on SHOWTIME. 
American Crime Story: Impeachment; September 7, on FX 
Lucifer season 6; September 10, on Netflix. 
Scenes from a Marriage (mini series); September 12, on HBO Max. 
Castle & Castle season 2; September 15, on Netflix. 
The Smart Money Woman; September 16, on Netflix. 
The Morning Show season 2; September 17, on Apple TV+ 
Sex Education season 3; September 17, on Netflix. 
Dear White People Vol. 4; September 22, on Netflix. 
Star Wars: Visions season 1; September 22, on Disney+. 
Foundation season 1; September 24, on Apple TV+. 
Blood & Water season 2; September 24, on Netflix. 
The Good Doctor season 5; September 27, on ABC.
The following TV shows return in September:
September 2: What We Do in the Shadows season 3 (FX), A.P. Bio season 4 (Peacock)
September 8: Into the Night season 2 (Netflix), The Circle season 3 (Netflix)
September 15: Nailed It! season 6 (Netflix)
September 20: 9-1-1 season 5 (FOX), Bob Hearts Abishola season 3 (CBS), NCIS season 19 (CBS)
September 21: The Resident season 5 (FOX), New Amsterdam season 4 (NBC)
September 22: Home Economics season 2 (ABC), Chicago PD season 9 (NBC),The Goldbergs season 9 (ABC), Chicago Fire season 10 (NBC), Chicago Med season 7 (NBC)
September 23: Doom Patrol season 3 (HBO Max), Law and Order: SVU season 23 (NBC)
September 26: Family Guy season 20 (FOX), Bob’s Burgers season 12 (FOX), BMF (Starz), The Simpsons season 33 (FOX), The Rookie season 4 (ABC)
September 30: Station 19 season 5 (ABC), Love 101 season 2 (Netflix), Grey’s Anatomy season 18 (ABC)
Which of the film(s) and TV show(s) are you looking forward to the most? Did we forget any? Let us know in the comments below.
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Thank you for all you do, reader.
Bis bald,
Ikeade Oriade
(Managing Editor)
