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Chadwick Boseman may not appear in ‘Black Panther’ sequel
Is trouble brewing in the magical kingdom of Wakanda? It is being reported that Chadwick Boseman could possibly not return for the sequel of the all-time blockbuster Black Panther that took America by storm in 2018, Eurweb.com states. Citing Cosmic Book News, Boseman, 42, is said to be looking for a raise to reprise the…
Read MoreLidya Jewett gives her take on NBC’s ‘Good Girls’ and being born near Wakanda
Since we have at least another month of social distancing left, there’s still time to get into NBC’s “Good Girls.” In its third season, the quirky drama about three moms who resort to crime for cash will have you rooting for bad behavior. Thirteen-year-old Lidya Jewett plays the sassy yet intuitive Sara Hill, a kid…
Read MoreCostume designer Ruth Carter creates clothing for the culture in new H&M line
Costume designer Ruth Carter discusses clothing for the culture with new H&M line. From Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing to Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther Carter has designed iconic costumes for our favorite Black films over the past 30 years. When we heard that the fashion maven was teaming up with H&M to design a…
Read MoreWhy ‘Black Panther’ actor Daniel Kaluuya finds fame ‘disorienting’
Daniel Kaluuya finds fame “disorienting.” The 30-year-old actor has quickly become one of the most sought-after stars in Hollywood, following his performances in Get Out and Black Panther, but Kaluuya is still coming to terms with his own success and his newfound status. He explained to the Sunday Times newspaper: “It’s not what I got…
Read MoreLupita Nyong’o says movie sets can be ‘isolating’
Lupita Nyong’o says movie sets can be lonely places. The 36-year-old actress refuses to be drawn on her personal life, explaining that “privacy is a commodity that is hard to come by” but admitted that she can sometimes find herself quite lonely on set when separated from her loved ones. She told British Vogue: “Filming…
Read MoreWhite filmmaker slams ‘Black Panther’ movie
White filmmaker Terry Gilliam joined other renowned directors in slamming Marvel movies, but he was particularly harsh on the record-breaking Black Panther motion picture, calling it “utter bulls—.” Much like Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola, Gilliam believes Marvel movies are taking up too much space and are produced far too frequently in Hollywood. “I…
Read MoreMichael B. Jordan could be the next ‘Superman’
Could this be a case of going from one all-time comic book blockbuster to another? It is possible that Michael B. Jordan, the hated antagonist in the record-setting Black Panther film could be the next Clark Kent, as he is in talks to do the next reboot of the Superman movie, according to Variety magazine.…
Read More2019 Disney D23 Expo reveals new film lineup; 5 we can’t wait to see
At the 2019 Disney D23 Expo, Disney and Marvel revealed a slate of new films. In addition to sequels, the Disney-Marvel-Pixar branches unveiled plans for original films starring a who’s who of talent. As expected, T’Challa and the rest of the Black Panther cast will return along with some new faces. Here are five films…
Read MoreWatch Lupita Nyong’o react to Beyoncé shouting her out on ‘Brown Skin Girl’
Cocoa-coated cutie Lupita Nyong’o was in a celebratory mood the other day when she learned that pop goddess Beyoncé shouted her out on the hit song “Brown Skin Girl.” “Brown Skin Girl,” which has already ignited the #BrownSkinGirlChallenge on Twitter, is an ode to women of varying brown tones. One of the people who was…
Read MoreMaster P explains why ‘Black Panther’ did not benefit African Americans (video)
Rap mogul Master P took over New Orleans with the screening of his new motion picture I Got the Hookup 2 during Essence Music Fest. The man born Percy Miller, 49, sat down with “The Breakfast Club,” and the No Limit founder explained why he was so proud of this project. Among other…
Read MoreActor Winston Duke remembers John Singleton
Actor Winston Duke, best known for playing M’Baku in Black Panther and Gabe Wilson in Us, shares how director John Singleton’s work impacted him personally and professionally during an interview with rolling out at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City.
Read More5 powerful Black art moments from ‘Soul of a Nation’
When walking through the “Soul of a Nation” art exhibit, spectators are transported to a time when Black art embraced its struggle, power and beauty. Located at The Broad, a contemporary art museum in downtown Los Angeles, “Soul of a Nation” features 145 gut-wrenching paintings, sculptures, photographs and prints created by more than 60 artists.…
Read More‘Black Panther’ actor Winston Duke discusses being sexualized by fans
Winston Duke didn’t expect his Black Panther character to be “sexualized and fetishized” as much as it was. The 32-year-old actor played Jabari Tribe leader M’Baku in the 2018 acclaimed Marvel blockbuster. He claims that with his big screen breakout role, came a huge amount of objectification surrounding his body, making him a “sexual object.” Duke says it…
Read MoreMarvel Comics shamed after ‘Avengers’ poster omits name of Black actress
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has seen unparalleled success with its superhero franchise. By far the biggest box office hits have been the Avengers series and Black Panther. Black fans of both series were excited to see the return of T’Challa and Okoye, the leader of the Dora Milaje, played by actress Danai Gurira. But…
Read MoreHBCU graduate Ruth E. Carter makes history at the 91st annual Academy Awards
The 91st Annual Academy Awards, hosted on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, was full of applause-worthy moments. It was a big night for Black Panther, earning Marvel Studios its first recognition by the Academy. Even more significant, the night commemorated a history-making moment for underrepresented Black women in Hollywood. Costume designer, Ruth E. Carter won her first Oscar, becoming the first…
Read More2019 Oscars recap: ‘Black Panther,’ ‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’ ‘Green Book’ and more
Bohemian Rhapsody was the big winner at the Academy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, taking home four prizes. The Queen biopic scooped Best Actor for its lead star Rami Malek, who portrayed late frontman Freddie Mercury, as well as wins for film editing, sound editing, and sound mixing. Accepting his award at Los Angeles’ Dolby…
Read MoreChadwick Boseman to star in a new project with famous Black director
Chadwick Boseman is set to star in a new project directed by Spike Lee. The 41-year-old actor was launched into the spotlight last year when he starred in Marvel blockbuster Black Panther, but he’s now set to team up with legendary director Spike Lee. The movie, entitled Da 5 Bloods, has already been picked up by Netflix.…
Read MoreThe big honor that ‘Black Panther’ received at the SAG Awards
The Screen Actors Guild Awards were held Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019. Black Panther took the night’s biggest prize, Outstanding Performance By a Cast in a Motion Picture. The cast of the comic book blockbuster gathered on stage at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles to accept the final award of the evening, with actor Chadwick…
Read More2019 Oscar nominations released
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has released the list of 2019 nominees for the 91st Annual Academy Awards. The Oscar nominations were announced Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, at the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater, with Kumail Nanjiani and Tracee Ellis Ross hosting. The Favourite and Roma earned 10 nominations each. Meanwhile, Marvel’s Black Panther has made history, becoming…
Read MoreViral sensation SuperB—- will be 1st gay superhero says Lee Daniels
There will soon be a new and openly gay Black male superhero to hit the screens, and that hero’s name is SuperB—-. So says Oscar-winning director Lee Daniels, according to a recent Instagram post. The character has become a viral video sensation that features a man in high heeled thigh boots and a shiny skintight spandex shirt…
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