Brie Larson's Captain Marvel 2 makes history as Nia DaCosta becomes 1st black woman to direct a Marvel film

Matt Grobar Assistant Editor, AwardslineWith Netflix reality series Nailed It!, Nicole Byer has found herself caught in the whirlwind of a pop culture phenomenon.Last year, she watched on as the fledgling show pulled off something remarkable, breaking into the Emmys with a nod for Outstanding Competition Program.

Candyman director Nia DaCosta has teamed with Locke & Key writer Aron Eli Coleite on a new horror podcast for QCode. The duo have co-created Ghost Tape, a story about a new Army recruit on a remote Texas base.

Andreas Wiseman International EditorKiersey Clemons (Antebellum) is set to star in and executive-produce serialized horror podcast Ghost Tape from LA audio firm QCode.Set to be released this October, the series is co-created by Aron Eli Coleite (Locke & Key) and Nia DaCosta (Candyman). Additional casting is underway.The show will follow new recruit Tessa Dixon at a remote army base in Texas as she deals with the psychological and physical trauma of basic training.

The future of “Star Wars” is pretty uncertain, at this point. No, Disney isn’t canceling the franchise or anything like that.

Tonight, Senator Kamala Harris made history. The California Democrat just became the first woman of color, as well as the first person of South Asian descent, to be nominated for Vice President on a major US political party’s national ticket.

Brie Larson carries a couple boxes back to her car after dropping by her stylist Samantha McMillen‘s house on Thursday (August 13) in Los Angeles.

Brie Larson has been connecting with fans through her recently launched YouTube channel, and in her latest vlog the “Captain Marvel” star takes a look at some of the many roles she tried to get — but didn’t.

Brie Larson just revealed a ton of potential television shows and movies that she could have been in, but was turned down for the roles.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorLike many people, John Sebastian, a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee for his years as a founding member and vocalist for The Lovin’ Spoonful, was getting ready to write off 2020 as a wash.After abruptly canceling a planned solo tour in March due to the pandemic, “I was looking down the barrel of no work — ever,” Sebastian says on the phone from his home in upstate New York.

Nia DaCosta, the director of the new Candyman reboot, will reportedly take the reins on Marvel‘s forthcoming Captain Marvel sequel.The first movie, which starred Brie Larson as the iconic comic book character, was directed by duo Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck and made $1.13 billion at the global box office.According to Deadline, Marvel chiefs have been taking meetings with prospective directors for the sequel over the past few months and have decided on DaCosta to take over from the pair, directing

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment WriterFilmmaker Nia DaCosta, director of the highly anticipated horror reimagining of “Candyman,” will direct “Captain Marvel 2” for Marvel Studios, Variety has confirmed.DaCosta replaces Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, who helmed 2019’s “Captain Marvel” to a $426.8 million domestic gross, and $1.13 billion worldwide.

Nia DaCosta has been tapped to direct the sequel to Captain Marvel, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Justin Kroll Senior Film ReporterEXCLUSIVE: In what is sure to be one of the bigger directing jobs to be taken off the table in recent months, we are hearing that Nia DaCosta, who directed the anticipated reboot of Candyman, has been tapped as director on Marvel’s sequel to Captain Marvel.Disney and Marvel Studios had no comment.DaCosta takes over for Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, who directed the first pic to massive box office success.

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