Black Pantherdirector pens touching letter to fans after box office-busting weekend

Never in a million years did we imagine that you all would come out this strong. It still humbles me to think that people care enough to spend their money and time watching our film. Read the full letter below. I am struggling to find the words to express my gratitude at this moment, but I will try. Filmmaking is a team sport. Never in a million years did we imagine that you all would come out this strong....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 153 words · Robert Jones

Black Pantherdirector Ryan Coogler has a moving story about the day Marvel hired him

The director discovered the hero as a kid. Now he’s introducing him to a new generation. Ryan Coogler knows whats at stake. Credit: Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images Im a fan myself. Black Pantheris much more than a comic book movie. TChalla is the historic first black comic book superhero, and he matters more than most good-guys. Matt Kennedy/©Marvel Studios 2018 He helped make the world a better place for real....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 316 words · Stephen Guzman

Black PantherPortraits: New Looks at the Heroes and Villains of Wakanda

Chadwick Boseman is photographed in T’Challa’s obsidian-colored, Vibranium-woven armor as the hero of this Marvel Studios movie. But that doesn’t mean she blends in. “I would say Nakia is very practical,” the Oscar-winner says. Kwaku Alston/©Marvel Studios 2018 “She dresses for the job at hand, but she doesnt compromise her style.” “She is also a genius and runs the entire Wakandan design group,” Feige says. “She’s responsible for amazing technological advances that Vibranium has brought about from Wakanda....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 223 words · Daniel Martin

Black Pantherto 'This Is America': Composer Ludwig Göransson reflects on his prolific 2018

It was all a very dreamlike state, Goransson recently told EW while looking back at his 2018. Its hard to recall exactly how busy it was, but it was busy. And his hard work hasnt gone unnoticed. Credit: Marvel Studios 2018; Kevin Winter/Getty Images; Donald Glover/YouTube However, the composer also realized that they would need something more since the scene was so long. In todays movies, you cant just have a song play through a whole five-minute scene....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 211 words · Amy Williams

Black Panthertrailer decoded: Secrets of the new Marvel movie

Sometimes you have to look deeper to even know what youre seeing. Theyre opening the door to this fictional African nation. Lets take a closer look… We dont open on Chadwick Bosemans black-clad hero. Marvel Studios We start with the villain. For geeks, its Bilbo vs. Gollum, all over again. But look who is watching… Marvel Studios They know a lot more than either of these men. The less anyone knows about their homeland, the safer it is....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 520 words · Antonio Turner

Black Sabbath keyboarist Geoff Nicholls dies at 68

Geoff Nicholls, keyboardist forBlack Sabbath, died Saturday after a battle with lung cancer. The band’s guitarist Tony Iommi made the announcement on Facebook. “He’s been suffering for a while now with lung cancer and he lost his battle this morning. Credit: AP I will miss him dearly and he will live in my heart until we meet again.” “Geoff Nicholls was a great friend of mine for a long time,” Osbourne tweeted....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 98 words · Robert Roberts

Black-ish Cast: 8 Exclusive Photos

The stars of the ABC hit get together ahead of the Season 3 premiere Anthony Anderson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Miles Brown, Marsai Martin, Yara Shahidi, and Marcus Scribner Miles Brown, Marsai Martin, and Yara Shahidi Anthony Anderson Anthony Anderson, Yara Shahidi, Marcus Scribner, Marsai Martin, Miles Brown, and Tracee Ellis Ross Marcus Scribner and Tracee Ellis Ross Marsai Martin and Miles Brown Yara Shahidi, Tinisha Meeks, and Angie Wells Anthony Anderson and Yara Shahidi Black-ish in Entertainment Weekly’s Fall TV Preview To read more from our Fall TV Preview, pick up the new issue of Entertainment Weekly, orbuy it here andsubscribefor more exclusive interviews and photos, only in EW....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Jeremiah Ramos

Black-ish recap: Season 3, Episode 1

The Atlanta rappersSpecialplays in the background as Dre muses about the joys of receiving special treatment. Work threatens to interfere, but Dre still runs off and leaves an all-important upcoming Microsoft presentation to Charlie. Luckily, VIP tour guide Cody (the ever-lovable Jim Rash) is here to help. Credit: ABC/Gregg Newton Dre is happy to have bought Cody (or his services, at any rate). As it turns out, the VIP life is pretty good....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 136 words · Scott Blackwell

Black-ish recap: Season 3, Episode 2

Well, arguably the single biggest topic of all: God. Dres top-of-episode musing this week is about constants. A slightly more relevant constant is how much Dre hates his in-laws, especially Johan. Credit: ABC/Mitch Haaseth By this she means world hunger, cancer, dead babies. Johan thinks Zoey is on the right track. In other words, the black workers believe in God, and the white bosses dont. Johann seems to think those huge hospital A/C units probably account for that....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 241 words · Jenny Moody

Black-ish recap: Season 3, Episode 3

The Johnsons take on politics Never let it be said thatBlack-ishisnt willing to tackle the big issues. Junior, you see, is running for class president. Bow cant believe this, but Pops isnt alone in his beliefs. Credit: ABC/Eric McCandless As Bow points out, the explanation for that is easy: Hillary got more votes. Plus, theyre holding the election during lunchtime on the cafeterias chicken stars day. This is a classic case of voter suppression, Johan affirms....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 531 words · Spencer Ortega

Black-ish recap: Season 3, Episode 5

Humans, though, are more evolved (or at least theyre supposed to be). Jack, luckily, captured video of this embarrassing moment. Now Dre has no choice but to show his son whos stronger. Credit: ABC/Eric McCandless Halloween isnt just about pranks, though. Oooh, dont do that, Ruby responds definitively. Junior, for one, isnt participating hes too busy sitting alone in his room pondering Charlies fate. As he exits, Charlie briefly pops up behind his shoulder to further freak out Junior....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 210 words · Darrell Schroeder

Black-ish recap: Season 3, Episode 6

The episodes central conflict arises when Jack and Diane get their results on career aptitude tests. Diane is slated to hold a position of power in a political organization, which delights her parents. The reception to that revelation is somewhat more muted in the Johnson household. Credit: ABC/Scott Everett White This isnt France or Germany, after all. This inspires Pop to speak up on behalf of blue-collar workers. No, theyre there because theyre mad about Jacks career aptitude test....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 391 words · Tyler Harrison

Black-ish recap: Season 3, Episode 7

Shes Pops sister, and she and Ruby despise each other. Dre, naturally, tries to play both sides. For him, that would beSophies Choice, a movie he may or may not have actually seen. Credit: ABC/Tony Rivetti Naturally, as soon as theyre gone, both the kids and the grandparents get up to no good. meets with Pops in secret and asks for payment on something. She just realized her morning sickness has stopped, which means the first trimester is over....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 535 words · Ann Sanders