Nia DaCosta becomes first Black woman director to debut film at top of box office with "Candyman""Candyman" director Nia DaCosta will also make history as the first Black woman to direct a Marvel Studios picture.cbsnews.com
Nia DaCosta Is The 1st Black Female Director To Debut Atop The U.S. Box OfficeThe 31-year-old director and screenwriter's horror film Candyman — a reboot of the 1992 classic — made history as it raked in more than $22 million in its opening weekend.npr.org
‘Candyman’ slashes way toward No. 1 box office spot“Candyman” has hooked the top spot at the North American box office.
Oscars invite Steven Yeun, Issa Rae, others to join AcademySteven Yeun, Nathan Lane, Issa Rae, Robert Pattinson, Janet Jackson, Leslie Odom Jr. and Laverne Cox are among the artists being invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
