'Black Panther’ Producer Nate Moore on Comic Influences, MCU Connections & More

And with good reason. There’s a lot to dig into here, so let’s get to it! Where does this story begin? Can you tell us that? Nate Moore: It begins where Civil War left off, right? So obviously that movie had a big impact on TChalla because of TChakas death. Image via Marvel Studios So now we answer the question, What happens when he goes home? And is TChalla ready to be the king of Wakanda?...

February 2, 2018 · 12 min · 2542 words · Kevin Nichols

'Black Panther’: Production Designer Hannah Beachler on Wakanda's Afro-Punk Design

So I started looking at her. Her architecture is very voluptuous and very flowing, very organic. So I thought this would be good. I was struck by that. So I took a lot of that in. And a lot of it does come from Nigeria. Image via Marvel Studios So a lot of traveling around. And I was like, ‘Yeah, it does.’ This is how we create our homes' and finding that inspiration within nature....

January 31, 2018 · 5 min · 927 words · Nicole Sheppard

'Black Panther’: Costume Designer Ruth E. Carter on the Marvel Movie's Signature Styles

It’s plain to see that Carter and her team absolutely nailed it. Here’s her insight on how it all came together. Ruth E. Carter: The Marvel Universe is a brand new frontier for me. We were great collaborators. Tell us a little bit about your collaboration with Ryan [Coogler]. Its really such a vast world its hard to capsulize it for a 30-minute interview. Image via Marvel Studios Futuristic in some ways, but not futuristic....

January 30, 2018 · 9 min · 1706 words · Matthew Anderson

First 'Black Panther' Reactions Praise a Unique and New Kind of Marvel Movie

Unsurprisingly, peoplereallylike this movie.Black Panthersignaled something different from Marvel from the get-go. For now, peruse the reactions below. For more onBlack Panther, peruse our recent links below: Image via Marvel Studios Image via Marvel Studios Image via Marvel Studios Image via Marvel Studios

January 30, 2018 · 1 min · 43 words · Luis Torres

'Black Panther': New TV Spot Has T'Challa Showing Off His Suit's New Powers

Marvel Studios has released a newBlack PantherTV spot. so you can defend his throne and protect the world, the Black Panther must take on his enemies. It didnt show up because Wakanda was isolated, but it appears they have all the best toys. Check out theBlack PantherTV spot below. Image via Marvel Studios Image via Marvel Studios Image via Marvel Studios

January 29, 2018 · 1 min · 61 words · Peggy Norton

'Black Panther’: Martin Freeman on Just What Everett Ross Is Doing in Wakanda

So, let’s start by asking a bit about Everett Ross in the comics. Is that accurate to what you’ve been doing? Martin Freeman: No, it’s not. [laughs] No. It was my desire to not be … I had early conversations with Ryan about that. Image via Marvel Studios Both of us were very keen that that wouldn’t be the case in this, you know? How would you describe the direction you’re pushing him in?...

January 29, 2018 · 4 min · 716 words · Larry Lewis

'Black Panther’: Lupita Nyong'o on Nakia's Role in the Political Turmoil in Wakanda

Perhaps unsurprisingly, that caginess fits right in with herBlack Panthercharacter. Is it with the dora milaje or possibly Killmonger? Can you go into that? Nyongo: Personally Ive never been to Wakanda. That’s a very interesting question. In fact, it’s the foundation of who I am. Image via Marvel Studios I think that would apply to Nakia as well. Im curious about the dialogue as far as foreign languages, like Hausa....

January 26, 2018 · 3 min · 487 words · Gloria Becker

'Black Panther' on Track for a Possible $120 Million Debut

That sounds impressive, but I’m of the opinion that it’s an underestimation. Even at $120 million for an opening weekend, that would putBlack PantherbetweenSpider-Man: HomecomingandThor: Ragnarok. With nothing but respect to those films, I thinkBlack Pantherwill perform much better than that. Black Pantheralso has the added benefit of recognizable names both behind and in front of the cameras. How high can it go? The sky’s the limit, but we’re banking on something closer toGuardians of the Galaxy Vol....

January 25, 2018 · 1 min · 115 words · Natasha Thompson

'Black Panther’: Chadwick Boseman on T'Challa's Ascension to Wakanda's Throne

You know his name. He’s T’Challa, Black Panther, King of Wakanda … he also goes byChadwick Boseman. So does TChalla feel more like a king or more like Black Panther? Chadwick Boseman: At the beginning of this movie? Theres unrest in Wakanda. So its probably going to feel like its more about the political unrest than the superhero, initially. Image via Marvel Studios Boseman: Hes been prepared for it his whole life....

January 25, 2018 · 4 min · 705 words · Victor Davis

'Ready Player One' and 'Black Panther' Get Exactly the Ratings You Think They Would

Surprising no one, both DreamWorks/Warner Bros.‘Ready Player Oneand Disney/Marvel’sBlack Pantherare getting PG-13 ratings. The description of the PG-13 rating, however, suggests that it won’t be all squeaky clean. I hope it’s a new Wakandan custom that becomes all the rage. Ryan Coogler & Joe Robert Colewrote the screenplay.Marvel Studios Black Panther hits U.S. theaters onFebruary 16, 2018. Image via Marvel Studios Image via Marvel Studios

January 25, 2018 · 1 min · 65 words · Allison Richard

Why There’s Not a 4-Hour Cut of Your Favorite Marvel Movie: Assembly Cuts Explained

But theres a major difference between a first cut and an assembly cut, and its night and day. So what is an assembly cut exactly, and why does it matter? Lets break it down. To understand what an assembly cut is, you must first understand the traditional filmmaking process. Many times, the first step of editing a movie is watching the assembly cut. Like this: An assembly cut is always much longer than the final cut....

January 25, 2018 · 2 min · 257 words · Christopher Martinez

‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Director Joe Russo on a Time-Traveling Connection to ‘Civil War’

It was always our intent from the moment we got involved with that character to deconstruct him. You look atArrested DevelopmentorCommunity, were constantly either deconstructing genre or tone. Im curious to see where theyll take Cap inInfinity Warbecause I wasnt entirely pleased with his arc inCivil War. Well see how it all comes together in just a few months. Image via Marvel Studios Image via Marvel Studios Image via Marvel Studios...

January 25, 2018 · 1 min · 75 words · Frederick Brown

'Black Panther’: 90 Things to Know about the MCU's Game-Changing Movie

Marvel is about to kick off the cinematic superhero year in a massive way withRyan Coogler’sBlack Panther. Perhaps the most important thing to know is thatBlack Pantherwill arrive in theaters at long last on February 16th. Image via Marvel Studios Image via Marvel Studios Image via Marvel Studios Image via Marvel Studios Image via Marvel Studios Image via Marvel Studios Image via Marvel Studios Image via Marvel Studios Image via Marvel Studios...

January 24, 2018 · 1 min · 172 words · Kimberly Faulkner