How Ryan Coogler is rewriting Hollywood's ownership playbook

"Sinners" isn't just a commercial success, it's the latest disruptor to a film industry that covets intellectual property. Why it matters: Director Ryan Coogler, who secured a rare agreement with Warner Bros. that grants him ownership of the film in 2050, could become the first Black person to win Best Director at the Academy Awards, which airs March 15. He made history Sunday as the first person to direct two Actor Awards best ensemble winners for "Sinners" and "Black Panther." The vampir