Iyanu Scores Three NAACP Image Award Nominations

Posted on January 17, 2026 by admin

Lion Forge Entertainment’s animated series Iyanu has picked up three nominations at the 2026 NAACP Image Awards, marking a strong moment for the growing franchise.

The series is nominated for Outstanding Children’s Program and Outstanding Animated Series, while its season-ending movie special, Iyanu: The Age of Wonders, earned a nod for Outstanding Writing in a Television Movie, Documentary or Special, recognizing writers Roye Okupe and Brandon Easton.

Based on Okupe’s graphic novel Iyanu: Child of Wonder, the series follows a teenage orphan who discovers divine powers tied to the fate of the ancient kingdom of Yorubaland. Drawing heavily from Yoruba culture and mythology, Iyanu has stood out for its world-building and perspective within children’s animation.

The show premiered in 2025 on Cartoon Network and HBO Max and has since built an international audience. A second season is already set to arrive in Spring 2026, continuing Iyanu’s journey as her powers, and the stakes around her: grow.

The 57th NAACP Image Awards will take place on February 28, 2026, with winners announced during the ceremony in Pasadena, California.

HBO Max Drops Trailer for Season Two of Hospital Drama The Pitt

Posted on December 29, 2025 by admin

HBO Max has released the official trailer and key art for season two of The Pitt, the Emmy-winning hospital drama starring Noah Wyle, ahead of its January 8 premiere.

Created by R. Scott Gemmill and produced by John Wells Productions, the series returns with a 15-episode second season that will roll out weekly through April 16. Set in a modern Pittsburgh hospital, The Pitt continues its grounded portrayal of frontline healthcare workers navigating systemic strain, moral dilemmas, and high-stakes emergencies.

The show arrives for its sophomore run after a strong awards showing for its debut season, which earned 13 Emmy nominations and five wins, including Outstanding Drama Series and acting honors for Wyle and Katherine LaNasa. The success positioned The Pitt as one of HBO Max’s breakout dramas of 2025, particularly resonating with audiences drawn to realistic medical storytelling in the post-pandemic era.

Season two also expands accessibility efforts, with episodes streaming simultaneously in American Sign Language, and continues its companion podcast offering that blends episode discussion with real-world medical context.

Lion Forge Unveils First Look at Iyanu Season 2 and Feature-Length Movie

Posted on December 13, 2025 by admin

Lion Forge Entertainment has revealed new footage from the upcoming second season of Iyanu, along with a first look at the feature-length film Iyanu: The War of Twin Princes. Both projects are slated to premiere in the U.S. in 2026, with releases planned for Cartoon Network and HBO Max.

Season 2 expands the animated series’ mythology as new threats emerge across Yorubaland. The newly revealed opening title sequence hints at a looming conflict with the People of the Deep and their queen, Adura, while highlighting Iyanu’s growing powers and the strengthening bond of Team Chosen. New footage also previews Iyanu’s first encounter with Adura, setting the tone for the season’s escalating stakes.

The upcoming movie event, Iyanu: The War of Twin Princes, introduces award-winning actress Stella Damasus as Oloye, a warrior who trains Prince Laja in The Way of the Golden Leaf, a martial art unique to the Iyanu universe.

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