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Prince jukebox musical movie in the works with Ryan Coogler as producer

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Ryan Coogler & Michael B. Jordan’s Vampire Movie Finds A Home

We can't wait to see what this film is all about.

The X-Files Creator Chris Carter Says Ryan Coogler Is Developing Reboot

Chris Carter, the creator of The X-Files series, says that he spoke with director Ryan Coogler, who is said to be working on a reboot. The post The X-Files Creator Chris Carter Says Ryan Coogler Is Developing Reboot appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.

Far From Corny: Michael B. Jordan Receives Star On Hollywood Walk of Fame

Michael B. Jordan is now immortalized on the Hollywood walk-of-fame. The post Far From Corny: Michael B. Jordan Receives Star On Hollywood Walk of Fame appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.

‘Wakanda Forever’ Gets Official Disney+ Release Date

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Marvel / Disney The critically acclaimed sequel film, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, will soon arrive on Disney’s streaming service.  Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will make its debut on Disney Plus Feb. 1. The move was announced by Disney through their social media platforms, which brings the blockbuster film to homes three months after its release in November 2022.  The sequel to Marvel Studios’ 2020 hit finds Queen Ramonda (Bassett), Princess Shuri (Wright), Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o), Okoye (Danai Gurira) and M’Baku (Winston Duke) all dealing with the aftermath of the death of the Black Panther, King T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman). As they mourn, they are faced with a new threat to the kingdom of Wakanda – and the rest of the planet – i...

Ryan Coogler Reveals Original ‘Wakanda Forever’ Plot Centered Around A Father & Son Relationships

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Marvel Studios / Black Panther / Chadwick Boseman Director/writer Ryan Coogler accomplished what many thought would be impossible with Wakanda Forever in delivering a successful sequel without Chadwick Boseman. Now, he’s opening up about the original story he wrote. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is another commercial success for Marvel Studios, crossing the $800 million mark during its current theatrical run. Related Stories Speaking with the New York Times, Ryan Coogler spoke about what the sequel to 2018’s Black Panther was supposed to look like before Chadwick Boseman’s shocking passing. Coogler told the news publication that the original Wakanda Forever script centered on father and son relationships. T’Challa is struggling “post-blip” after a five-y...

Wakanda Forever: The Navy Loves Rihanna’s Touching Tribute To Chadwick Boseman “Lift Me Up”

HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Getty Images / Getty Rihanna is back! The Navy waited six long years to hear new music from the Barbadian musician, and she did not let them down. Marvel Studios left the entire world buzzing when it teased on Wednesday that Rihanna will end her music hiatus on the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack with a new song, “Lift Me Up.” Def Jam Records, Roc Nation, and Hollywood Records announced the song would be the lead single on the soundtrack coming November 4, with Tems, Ryan Coogler, Oscar-winning Ludwig Göransson, and the bad gal herself penning the track. A press release describes “Lift Me Up” as “a tribute to the extraordinary life and legacy of Chadwick Boseman.” In the song, the multi-hyphenate sings, “Lift me up. Hold me down. Keep me c...

All of The Stars: The Cast & Crew of ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Hit The Purple Carpet At World Premiere

HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Getty Images / Black Panther: Wakanda Forever It’s almost time to head back to Wakanda. Before fans embark on what will most definitely be an emotional journey, the cast and crew of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever shined at the film’s world premiere. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is just a few weeks from its November 11, 2022 release, but before it arrives, the cast and crew hit Los Angeles to celebrate the film’s completion after what seemed like a grueling process. Wakanda Forever is the follow-up film to Marvel Studios’ mega-successful film, Black Panther. Before film cameras started rolling, director Ryan Coogler was met with a challenge when his lead star, and friend Chadwick Boseman, tragically passed away after privately battling colorec...

Ryan Coogler Says He Almost Quit Film After Chadwick Boseman Died

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Albert L. Ortega / Getty As fans around the world await Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, director Ryan Coogler revealed that he almost left film for good after the death of actor Chadwick Boseman. In an interview, the director and screenwriter spoke candidly about how much the loss of his friend in August 2020 impacted him. “I was at a point when I was like, ‘I’m walking away from this business,’” Coogler said to Entertainment Weekly. “I didn’t know if I could make another movie period, [let alone] another Black Panther movie, because it hurt a lot. I was like, ‘Man, how could I open myself up to feeling like this again?’” Related Stories He took time to reflect on all the moments that he and Boseman shared together while making Black...

Cops Share Bodycam Clip Of Ryan Coogler’s Bank Of America Arrest

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Robin L Marshall / Getty Atlanta police released bodycam footage of the arrest of Black Panther director Ryan Coogler at a local Bank Of America location, highlighting the tension of the moment in harrowing fashion. While Coogler said he’s moved on beyond the incident, the video from the authorities illustrates how closely the situation had the potential to go awry. For those unaware, Coogler entered the Bank of America location back on Jan. 7 as stated on the arrest record. Coogler, in what could be viewed as an attempt at discretion, were a hat, sunglasses, and a mask per the demands of COVID-19 precautions. Coogler handed the teller a note on the back of the withdrawal slip that read, “I would like to withdraw $12,000 cash from my checking account. Ple...

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Begins Filming, Kevin Feige Says The Film Will Make “Chad Proud”

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jesse Grant / Getty Despite some fans being against the idea of it, we’re heading back to Wakanda because filming for Marvel Studios’ highly-anticipated Black Panther sequel titled Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has begun filming in Atlanta. Variety exclusively reports that production for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, the follow-up to the Oscar-winning billion-dollar film Black Panther officially began at Pinewood Studios in Atlanta, Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige told the publication. Black Panther director and writer Ryan Coogler will helm the sequel. Feige says the original cast from the first film will be returning, but we already know it will not feature the late actor, Chad Boseman returning in the role of the titular character. Boseman tra...

Ryan Coogler Explains Why He’s Filming Black Panther 2 in Georgia Despite Restrictive Voting Laws

<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-16T20:47:24+00:00“>April 16, 2021 | 4:47pm ET In response to Georgia’s restrictive new voting laws designed to target Black voters, director Ryan Coogler has doubled down on his commitment to filming Black Panther 2 in the Peach State. In a new op-ed published in Shadow and Act, the acclaimed filmmaker wrote that “many of the people employed by my film, including all the local vendors and businesses we engage, are the very same people who will bear the brunt of,” the new laws. The laws, which Governor Brian Kemp signed in March, are collectively known as SB202. Most concerning are the provisions that enable Republicans to seize control of election boards ...