Ruth E. Carter On Building The Costumes In Sinners And Paying Homage To 1930s Black Southern Style

She is truly a phenom!! ~ V Ruth E. Carter doesn’t just design costumes, she builds worlds. With a career spanning over three decades, Carter has become one of Hollywood’s most respected storytellers, using fabric, texture, and color to illuminate Black life on screen. Whether through the vibrant collegiate style of “School Daze,” the regal futurism of “Black Panther,” or the haunting realism of “Malcolm … Continue reading Ruth E. Carter On Building The Costumes In Sinners And Paying Homage To 1930s Black Southern Style

Sinners | Official Trailer

Now, what is this about?! ~ V Synopsis: From Ryan Coogler—director of “Black Panther” and “Creed”—and starring Michael B. Jordan comes a new vision of fear: “Sinners.” Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back. You keep dancing with the devil, one … Continue reading Sinners | Official Trailer

Ryan Coogler & Michael B. Jordan Genre Pic Has 3 Studios Vying

Whatever these two are involved with, I know it will certainly be a hit!!! ~ V Looks like it’s down to three studios on the year’s hottest auction, the untitled genre thriller that will reunite writer-director Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan, Deadline hears. Sony, Warner Bros and Universal are battling it out for a deal that would allow Coogler to start production this summer. … Continue reading Ryan Coogler & Michael B. Jordan Genre Pic Has 3 Studios Vying

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

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

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’

‘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

‘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

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

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

Michael B. Jordan on His Growing Empire, New Love and Seizing the Moment: “It’s My Turn

As he toplines the romantic drama ‘A Journal for Jordan’ and prepares his directorial debut (‘Creed III’), the actor-producer discusses his “clean brand,” new willingness to share his personal life and the price of agitating for real change in Hollywood. My ambition has intersected at this moment where I have the experience and knowledge to direct, the opportunity within a franchise to step behind the … Continue reading Michael B. Jordan on His Growing Empire, New Love and Seizing the Moment: “It’s My Turn

Dorothy Steel, Actress in ‘Black Panther,’ Dies at 95

Aww, RIP!! Dorothy Steel, an actress in Black Panther, has died. She was 95. In the movie, she was the Elder of the Merchant Tribe Elder and a member of the Wakandan Tribal Council. Steel, who did not begin acting until she was 88, also appeared in ‘Poms’ and ‘Christmas Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses.’ Steel’s agent Cindy Butler shared the news via an announcement on … Continue reading Dorothy Steel, Actress in ‘Black Panther,’ Dies at 95

Chadwick Boseman’s Name Officially Installed at Howard University’s College of Fine Arts

The university first announced in May that its performing and visual arts school would be renamed after the ‘Black Panther’ star and 2000 graduate who died of colon cancer in August 2020. Howard University’s College of Fine Arts has officially been renamed in honor of graduate and beloved actor Chadwick Boseman. On Friday, the HBCU shared a time-lapse video of the new installation on the … Continue reading Chadwick Boseman’s Name Officially Installed at Howard University’s College of Fine Arts

Regina King to Direct Race-Themed Monster Movie ‘Bitter Root’ for Legendary

Okaaay, this sounds interesting! ~V In her first move since winning acclaim for her Oscar-nominated directorial debut, One Night in Miami, Regina King has set her sights on a monster-filled, 1920s-set race-themed comic book adaptation. Bitter Root is an adaptation of the Image Comics title created by David F. Walker, Sanford Greene and Chuck Brown for Legendary Entertainment, the company behind the recent box office … Continue reading Regina King to Direct Race-Themed Monster Movie ‘Bitter Root’ for Legendary

Winston Duke To Play Activist Marcus Garvey In Amazon Studios’ ‘Marked Man

This would be a yes for me!!! ~ V Amazon Studios has set Winston Duke (Black Panther) to will star as Marcus Garvey in Marked Man. Garvey was a political activist who was a key figure of Black nationalism in the 20th Century. Andrew Dosunmu will direct the drama and Jesse Williams (Little Fires Everywhere) and DeWanda Wise (She’s Gotta Have It) are in talks … Continue reading Winston Duke To Play Activist Marcus Garvey In Amazon Studios’ ‘Marked Man