Ryan Coogler’s Unprecedented Deal: How ‘Sinners’ Is Rewriting the Rules of Hollywood

How Ryan Coogler’s historic Sinners deal with Warner Bros could change his life

The’ Black Panther’ director will own the film after 25 years

Ryan Coogler's production company Proximity Media is thriving — and 'Sinners' is just the beginning

Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, and Sev Ohanian.Tim P. Whitby/Getty ImagesRyan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, and Sev Ohanian launched Proximity Media in 2018.Proximity Media produces films, documentaries, and podcasts, like "Judas and the Black Messiah" and "Space Jam: A New Legacy."Proximity's "Sinners" had a record-breaking opening weekend.There was a time when the only person who believed in Ryan Coogler was his wife, Zinzi.Back in the early 2000s, wh…

Ryan Coogler’s Unprecedented Deal: How ‘Sinners’ Is Rewriting the Rules of Hollywood

Yes, it’s another killer Michael B. Jordan film. But the story behind the scenes, starring Ryan Coogler, is the one that you’ll want to study closely.

How “Sinners” is Hollywood’s Most Original Recent Release – NYCTastemakers

“Sinners,” directed by Ryan Coogler, might be one of the most creative films Hollywood has released in recent years. A movie with Southern Gothic vampires that celebrates black culture? No one’s ever attempted this before, but with the success of this movie, maybe they should’ve. The creative chemistry between the plot, characters, dialogue, and cinematography […]

Sinners is everything you want from a blockbuster | The A&T Register

Director and actor duo Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan have given audiences a new thrilling cinematic experience with their latest film Sinners.  Coogler is one of the most popular directors in Hollywood and rightfully deserves all of his notoriety but it did feel like his filmography was missing a film like this; a film that truly allows us to see what he can work with from the ground up and without restraint.  While Black Panther and Black …

Why Does 'Sinners' Ownership Deal Have Everyone Talking?

When you're a movie as big as Ryan Coogler's Sinners, you expect to dominate the headlines, but it's been a wondrous week for the film. People everywhere are talking about its controversial ending, fun villain design, and this amazing juke joint scene. But outside the movie, there are business experts chiming in as well. When Coogler was shopping Sinners as a package, he sent the script to studios and let them start bidding, but he also sent the…