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Dec 30, 2020 · How 2020 Changed Hollywood, and the Movies, Forever. Hollywood studios have used the pandemic to heed the advice of former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel: “You never want a serious crisis to go to ...
- A PSA Was Added to the End of San Andreas' Previews (2015) San Andreas is a solid disaster film and was an absolute blast on the big screen, but the timing of its release was just a little too close to a deadly earthquake in Nepal.
- Kim Jong Un's Death Was Shortened in The Interview (2014) The Sony hack in 2014 resulted in much public airing of dirty laundry, leaks, threats, and cancelation of most of The Interview's theatrical bookings.
- The Ending of Gangster Squad (2013) Was Reshot After the Aurora, Colorado Shooting. Even with a full-on A-list cast and above-average production values, Gangster Squad kind of came and went when it came to theatrical play.
- Neighborhood Watch Became The Watch (2012) Akiva Schaffer's The Watch was a pretty notable flop for Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, and Jonah Hill, but it's not difficult to see what drew them to the project.
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Dec 30, 2020 · Movie tickets in New York City and Los Angeles sell for $20 a pop. “I live in fear of exhibition chomping at the bit to get back to the status quo,” says Chris Aronson, Paramount’s president ...
The decade of the 2020s in film directly dealt with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cinema. This witnessed a profound transformation in how movies are produced, distributed, and consumed globally.
- It Helped to Define The Legacy of Chadwick Boseman as An Actor
- It Showed The Strength of Supporting Characters
- It Opened MCU Opportunities For New Locations
- It Showcased Biased Global Politics
- It Introduced A New Generation to Comics
- It Paved The Way For Lesser-Known Superheroes
- It Legitimatized Superhero Movies at The Oscars
- It Brought Afrofuturism to The Mainstream
- It Helped to Promote Science and Technology Role Models For Black Youth
- It Spoke to The Differences Between Africans and Black Americans
Losing the late Chadwick Boseman was a massive blow to audiences around the world. Boseman was special. He had a factor that couldn't be replicated. While his talent was another level, he continued to get better at his craft every time he appeared on screen. RELATED: Wakanda Forever's Shuri's 10 Best Quotes From The Comics In truth, Black Panther c...
When adding to the Marvel Cinematic Universe there are a lot of must-read comics to draw from, and for Wakanda that included plenty of supporting characters. With the loss of Boseman, the sequel, Wakanda Forever, had to pivot around those supporting characters from the original film. No other franchise had to change direction quite like this, but i...
Black Panther demonstrated that audiences were ready to dive into complex new fantastical worlds that were built from cultures that weren't always seen on screen. Without Wakanda and its incredible portrayal, audiences never would have gotten to witness Namor and his people in Talokan. That in turn could open up countless more opportunities to expl...
Not every major blockbuster faces biased global politics head-on. But the initial Black Panther and now its sequel, hasn't shied away from the political consequences of the decade-defining decisions that have been made in recent years. From closing down nation's borders to continuing to take advantage of another country's resources. T'Challa and Sh...
Every comic book lover wants the industry to grow. There haven't always been easy paths into the industry but for those who watched Black Panther and fell in love with the story, many would have wanted to see themselves reflected on the page too. RELATED: 10 Best Wakanda Forever Quotes That Prove Nakia Would Be A Great Black Panther So whether it's...
Almost any modern-day superhero movie leave an impression on pop culture. But Black Pantherreached unprecedented heights of popularity that elevated him almost to the same level as Iron Man or Spider-Man. It proved that a comic book character doesn't have to be a household name to be a massive success on the big screen. The 'Wakanda Forever' salute...
Superhero movies tended to be given the cold shoulder at awards ceremonies, especially the Academy Awards. The Dark Knight proved that it can be possible to gain such recognition, winning two Oscars (sound editing and a posthumous Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role). However, Black Pantherwas able to show that even the action-packed,...
The 18th film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe was notable for highlighting Afrofuturism to mainstream audiences. To the unfamiliar, Afrofuturism is the cultural movement that integrates the progression of technology with the evolving African diaspora. The entire film is brimmed with depictions of Afrofuturism aesthetics. This is seen in the costum...
Thanks to its sleek (though exaggerated) depiction of Afrofuturism, Black Pantherbecame an unsung hero to help boost interest in science and technology among the younger generation, especially for Black American youth. Even the actress who plays Shuri (Letitia Wright) has spoken up to use her platform to encourage young Black women to study STEM su...
To set the record straight, Africans and African-Americans are not the same - although they may have common ancestors in Africa. Black Pantherhighlighted this often-overlooked issue and showed that difference by contrasting T’Challa and Killmonger. Though both are natural-born Wakandans of the same royal lineage, they each are raised differently. E...
Apr 26, 2022 · The live event became the highest-grossing global event cinema release of all time, bringing in $32.6 million from 3,711 screens across 75 countries on March 12, 2022. The event reached as high as No. 2 at the U.S. box office on the day it aired—a Saturday—grossing $6.84 million from 803 screens, trailing only The Batman in the entire ...
Some progress has been made, and the success of films like Moonlight, Wonder Woman, Lady Bird and Get Out shows a desire for something different. We think this trend will burst into life in the 2020s, as new stories come from the likes of Greta Gerwig, Jordan Peele, Ava Duvernay, Xavier Dolan and more. More importantly, these trailblazers can ...
