Black Panther

5 things we want to see in the upcoming Black Panther game

Electronic Arts have announced that they are working on a new single-player Black Panther game, led by their new studio known as Cliffhanger Games, in partnership with Marvel Games. Cliffhanger Games will also be working under Kevin Stephens who had previously served as studio head at developer Monoloth Productions, who are known for their fantastic…

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Film Review: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever injects much-needed bouts of emotion and enthusiasm into MCU’s divisive Phase Four

Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has undoubtedly divided fans like no other that has preceded it.  Whilst there was a certain uniqueness in how characters and narratives were handled – say what you will about Eternals or Thor: Love and Thunder, but they at least attempted to separate themselves from the norm –…

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Unwrapping all the major announcements from the Disney and Marvel Games Showcase 2022

D23 has rolled around for 2022, highlighting some of Disney’s biggest upcoming projects, from Pixar films to Marvel epics and everything in between. This time however, we got a look at the first ever Disney and Marvel Games Showcase, giving gamers, Marvel fans and Disney lovers alike a glimpse at the future of their interactive…

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The next Black Panther & Captain Marvel films officially named as Marvel teases Phase 4 of the MCU in new video

“The world may change and evolve, but the one thing that will never change: we’re all part of one big family.” As the world slowly starts to find its footing once more, so too one of the greatest past time activities; going to the cinema. One studio that has arguably reshaped the movie-going experience and…

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Film Review: Judas and the Black Messiah delivers with heart and valorous conviction

After proving a formidable plot point in last year’s The Trial of the Chicago 7 – however secondary it may have been – the killing of Black Panther chairman Fred Hampton in 1969, at the age of only 21 years, is given the right, timely treatment in Shaka King‘s equally impactful (perhaps even more so)…

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Sundance Film Festival Review: Judas and the Black Messiah is an impactful drama that’s all too aware of its topical relevance

After proving a formidable plot point in last year’s The Trial of the Chicago 7 – however secondary it may have been – the killing of Black Panther chairman Fred Hampton in 1969, at the age of only 21 years, is given the right, timely treatment in Shaka King‘s equally impactful (perhaps even more so)…

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Interview: Black Panther composer Ludwig Göransson on bringing Wakanda to life with talking drums

Last month, I had the chance to sit down with Black Panther composer Ludwig Göransson while he was in his LA based studio, working on a new Childish Gambino record. We’ve since heard quite a bit about this new release thanks to the music video for “This is America” going viral. It’s been a big year for Göransson, releasing Black Panther…

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Black Panther composer Ludwig Göransson talks working with Kendrick Lamar and the next Childish Gambino record

This week, I had the chance to catch up with Black Panther composer Ludwig Göransson while he was in his LA based studio, working on a new Childish Gambino record. We spoke about working with Childish, as well as Kendrick Lamar, who curated Black Panther: The Album and performed a number of tracks for its…

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#BlackLivesMatter activist Kwame Rose on how the movement is changing the entertainment industry

The Black Lives Matter movement was a direct response to the shooting death of unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin in 2013. Since then it has grown into a global network, holding protests and rallies that bring awareness to racial injustices. The move not only made an impact in America, but has also made waves in Australia….

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Film Review: Black Panther (USA, 2018) roars into the MCU with an ambitious story

When Black Panther was announced the film was automatically destined to bear the hopes and aspirations of many. There was whispers of it finally bringing some long needed diversity to both the MCU and the film landscape. Director and co-writer Ryan Coogler would need to bring his A-game and with this film he’s successful in…

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T’Challa is unleashed! Marvel releases first trailer and poster for Black Panther

The first teaser trailer for Marvel’s Black Panther aired today during game four of the NBA finals and it looks nothing short of glorious. After Chadwick Boseman‘s initial portrayal of the titular hero in last year’s Captain America: Civil War, the character’s first stand-alone feature holds a heavy emphasis to his fictitious home land of Wakanada, a hidden…

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Black Panther movie gains Michael B. Jordan and Lupita Nyong’o

If you’re one of the seven people who hasn’t seen Captain America: Civil War (I’m not judging, I had to find time as well), I will put it as simply as I possibly can. Black Panther tore the screen up. And now T’Challa, king of Wakanda is about to go from unknown to those not…

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The director of Creed is set to helm Marvel’s Black Panther

Following Sylvester Stallone’s win at the Golden Globes earlier this week, the director of the latest film in the Rocky series, Creed, as well as the brilliant Fruitvale Station, has been announced as the latest to enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Ryan Coogler will take on Marvel’s Black Panther, for the character’s first ever live action film, with…

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