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How ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Took Audiences Inside the Fighter Jets

The movie is fantastic! ~V DP Claudio Miranda helped develop a lightweight camera system, which will be refined as he reteams with director Joseph Kosinski on their upcoming Formula One drama. When Joseph Kosinski took on the aerial scenes in Paramount’s Top Gun: Maverick, he wanted to capture the experience of being a Navy fighter pilot. “The actors certainly behave differently when they’re experiencing that … Continue reading How ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Took Audiences Inside the Fighter Jets

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African American Film Critics Association Names ‘The Woman King’ as Best Film of 2022

The African American Film Critics Association has released its list of the best films of 2022, topped by The Woman King. The Gina Prince-Bythewood film stars Viola Davis and tells the story of the Agojie all-female army of fierce warriors. The movie also stars John Boyega, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim and Thuso Mbedu. The Black Panther sequel, Wakanda Forever, took the No. 2 spot; followed … Continue reading African American Film Critics Association Names ‘The Woman King’ as Best Film of 2022

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Rian Johnson and Ram Bergman’s T-Street banner and MRC are behind the project based on the 2001 novel ‘Erasure’ by Percival Everet and starring Jeffrey Wright

Well, this should be interesting! ~ V Orion Pictures — the MGM label headed by Alana Mayo — has acquired the feature directorial debut of Watchmen writer Cord Jefferson. Jeffery Wright stars in the project from Rian Johnson and Ram Bergman’s T-Street and MRC. Based on the 2001 novel Erasure by Percival Everett, the movie centers on Thelonious “Monk” Ellison, a writer and English professor whose … Continue reading Rian Johnson and Ram Bergman’s T-Street banner and MRC are behind the project based on the 2001 novel ‘Erasure’ by Percival Everet and starring Jeffrey Wright

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Ruth E. Carter on Designing ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’s’ 2,100 Costumes and Its New “Latino-Future” Style

They definitely should win awards for costumes. They were outstanding! ~ V The costume designer talks about designing underwater costumes, her use of 3D printers and the intense historical research involved: You’re creating a new world that’s based on a real historical anchor. ~Ruth E. Carter (new Mayan-inspired Talokanil world) Notably the first Black woman to win the Oscar for best costume design, Ruth E. Carter took … Continue reading Ruth E. Carter on Designing ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’s’ 2,100 Costumes and Its New “Latino-Future” Style

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Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever | Remember

Another great clip from the movie.!! ~ V Black Panther: Wakanda Forever | Remember ~ Video via Marvel Entertainment Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever arrives in theaters November 11. Show them who we are. ~ Queen Ramonda Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever | Official Trailer ~ Video via Marvel Entertainment Wakanda Forever, only in theaters November 11. The Cast of ‘Black Panther: Wakanda … Continue reading Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever | Remember

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Ryan Coogler Wears Moving Tribute to Chadwick Boseman For ‘Wakanda Forever’

Ryan Coogler honored Chadwick Boseman’s legacy at the premiere of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” in a touching way. The director appeared on the red carpet in Hollywood on Wednesday night, wearing a chain with a pendant that featured a picture of Boseman, who died after a battle with colon cancer in 2020 at the age of 43. It was a necklace I had made while … Continue reading Ryan Coogler Wears Moving Tribute to Chadwick Boseman For ‘Wakanda Forever’

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Rihanna – Lift Me Up (Audio)

I absolutely ‘luvbs’ this song!! Why do I get the feeling this song placement in the movie will have me bawling my eyes out? ~ V Rihanna – Lift Me Up ~ Video via Rihanna Rihanna – Lift Me Up (Instrumental Video) ~ Video via Rihanna Wakanda For . . . e-v-e-r! Disclaimer: We hold no rights to any of the pictures. No copyright infringement … Continue reading Rihanna – Lift Me Up (Audio)

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‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Tracking for Massive $175 Million Opening

Well, I have my ticket already!! ~ V “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” is on pace to land one of the year’s biggest opening weekends. Early tracking, released by NRG, has the superhero sequel debuting to $175 million, but many rival studio executives believe that figure could grow after reviews hit and word-of-mouth builds. Disney and Marvel still haven’t released the bulk of their marketing materials, … Continue reading ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Tracking for Massive $175 Million Opening

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Creed III Official Trailer

Good lord. This looks like it is going to be emotional and BRUTAL!!! But I can’t wait to see it. ~ V Synopsis: Jordan returns as Adonis “Donnie” Creed, son of Rocky Balboa’s fiercest opponent, Apollo Creed. But the actor isn’t just throwing punches at Majors’ antagonist Damian “Dame” Anderson in the film, “Creed III” also marks Jordan’s directorial debut. Just as “Rocky” star Sylvester … Continue reading Creed III Official Trailer

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‘Wakanda Forever’ Leaves Door Open for a Classic Villain

The poster is fa-bu-lous!! ~ V The ‘Black Panther’ sequel is poised to be a meditation on monarchs and could even introduce a ‘Fantastic Four’ antagonist earlier than expected. “Only the most broken people can be great leaders.” ~ Namor (Tenoch Huerta) While the first trailer for Ryan Coogler’s highly-anticipated sequel conveyed a message of grief as the central characters mourned the death of King … Continue reading ‘Wakanda Forever’ Leaves Door Open for a Classic Villain

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Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever | Official Trailer

Telling you right now, I am going to lose my mind when this movie comes out!! ~ V Show them who we are. ~ Queen Ramonda Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever | Official Trailer ~ Video via Marvel Entertainment Wakanda Forever, only in theaters November 11. The Cast of ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ | D23 2022 Entertainment Weekly Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, and Tenoch … Continue reading Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever | Official Trailer

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Making Black America | Official Trailer | PBS

‘Making Black America: Through the Grapevine’ ~ Video via PBS Synopsis: Henry Louis Gates, Jr. chronicles the vast social networks and organizations created by and for Black people—beyond the reach of the “White gaze.” ‘Making Black America: Through the Grapevine’ premieres Oct 4 at 9/8c on PBS. Disclaimer: We hold no rights to any of the pictures. No copyright infringement intended. Continue reading Making Black America | Official Trailer | PBS

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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Comic-Con Teaser Trailer & SDCC Panel

OMG, I am so emotional, right now. This trailer is absolutely beautiful, spiritual even. It’s one of the best trailers I’ve seen in a long time. The cinematography is breathtaking and I cannot wait until the movie comes out!! ~ V I am Queen of the most powerful nation in the world, and my entire family is gone. Have I not given everything? ~ Queen … Continue reading Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Comic-Con Teaser Trailer & SDCC Panel

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Moses Ingram | Reva Sevander, aka Third Sister, in Obi-Wan Kenobi

Because of the blatant racism towards Moses Ingram, I wanted to do a special post about her. ~ V There’s nothing anybody can do to stop this hate. I question what my purpose is even being here in front of you, saying that this is happening. … But I think the thing that bothers me, is this feeling that I’ve had inside of myself—which no … Continue reading Moses Ingram | Reva Sevander, aka Third Sister, in Obi-Wan Kenobi

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‘Rise’: Basketball Biopic – The Antetokounmpo Brothers/Family

Wow-wee, I cannot wait to see this. It’s going to be fantastic!! ~ V Basketball fans have a new reason to cheer. Disney has just announced that we can expect the true story of a one-of-a-kind family that hailed the first trio of brothers to become NBA champions to air on Disney+ in 2022. Rise will tell the story of these brothers, Giannis and Thanasis … Continue reading ‘Rise’: Basketball Biopic – The Antetokounmpo Brothers/Family

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