Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Rihanna Performs “Lift Me Up” for the First Time at Oscars: Watch
The Chadwick Boseman tribute song marked the singer's first Oscar nomination. Rihanna Performs “Lift Me Up” for the First Time at Oscars: Watch Bryan Kress
‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Is The Most Watched Marvel Film On Disney+
We knew that Black Panther: Wakanda Forever would do big numbers once it hit Disney+’s streaming platform, and estimates are showing that the Ryan Coogler directed film is crushing all expectations in its first few days already. Deadline is reporting that Wakanda Forever has taken the streaming app by storm and upon its release has […] The post ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Is The Most Watched Marvel Film On Disney+ 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...
Black Panther Sequel Was Originally A Father-Son Story, Reveals Director Ryan Coogler
The tragic passing of Black Panther actor Chadwick Boseman forced writer-director Ryan Coogler to complete rework the sequel’s plot. In a new interview with The New York Times, the filmmaker revealed his original plan for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, which would’ve been a father-son story about Boseman’s T’Challa getting to know his son Toussaint following a five-year absence caused by the Blip. In Coogler’s original vision, the opening scene to Black Panther: Wakanda Forever featured an animated sequence in which Toussaint’s mother Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o) asks him what he knows about his father. “It was going to be a father-son story from the perspective of the father,” Coogler explained. “You realize that [Toussant] doesn’t know his dad was the Black Panther. He’s never met him, a...
Trending Up: ‘Wakanda Forever’ Soundtrack Soars, Patty Loveless Lands a CMAs Comeback
Welcome to Billboard Pro’s Trending Up column, where we take a closer look at the songs, artists, curiosities and trends that have caught the music industry’s attention. Some have come out of nowhere, others have taken months to catch on, and all of them could become ubiquitous in the blink of a TikTok clip. This week: The much-anticipated release of blockbuster sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever leads to huge streaming gains for much of its soundtrack, while Aerosmith experiences a bizarrely 2022 revival for one of their signature hits and Patty Loveless enjoys a more old-fashioned sort of comeback. ‘Black Panther’ Box Office Mojo Is Translating Into Streaming Wins Last weekend, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever blasted into movie theaters with a box office haul of $1...
HHW Gaming: Xbox Teams Up ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ For Custom Xbox Series X & More
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever One thing you can count on from Xbox is a collaboration, and this latest one is pretty damn dope. On Thursday, November 3, 2022, Xbox is teaming up with Black Panther: Wakanda Forever for a custom Xbox Series X and accessories that are as rare as vibranium and other incredible initiatives. It’s only fitting that Xbox enlists Wakanda’s Master Scientist, who *in our best M’Baku voice* “scoffs at tradition” to unveil the custom goodies. Five lucky individuals could own a custom Xbox Series X console that draws inspiration from the iconic Wakandan salute, custom controller holders bundled with replica Kimoyo beads, and custom sterling charms. Source: Xbox / Black Panther: Wakanda Forever If you want to win one of the...
Ta-Nehisi Coates Tapped To Host ‘Wakanda Forever’ The Official ‘Black Panther’ Podcast
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Proximity Media / Wakanda Forever: The Official Black Panther Podcast Before the highly-anticipated sequel to 2018’s Black Panther hits theaters, the Wakanda Forever podcast hosted by Ta-Nehisi Coates will give fans a deep dive into the film. Wakanda Forever, a six-episode series from Proximity Media’s new radio division narrated by Ta-Nehisi Coates, will premiere episode one on Nov. 3, ahead of the release of the final Phase 4 film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The podcast will feature narrative storytelling revolving around the popular comic books and profound insight about the film from guests like director/co-writer Ryan Coogler, Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige, and Wakanda Forever star Angela Bassett. The first episode will feature Coogler, and p...
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...
‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Will Feature New Song From Rihanna Called “Lift Me Up” Written By Tems, Ryan Coogler & Ludwig Göransson
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Mauricio Santana / Getty The Rihanna music drought is coming to an end. The pop princess is finally ending her music hiatus and using the epic moment of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever to mark her return. Tuesday evening, October 26, 2022, following an announcement that Marvel Studios is giving fans a special look at the highly-anticipated film ahead of the film’s world premiere, the Disney-owned studio also hinted at Rihanna premiering new music for the film’s soundtrack. The Marvel Studios Twitter account dropped a teaser that features the Wakanda Forever title transition to an R confirming reports that the Barbadian multi-hyphenate did create new music for the film. According to Hypebeast’s reporting, the “Umbrella” crafter recorded two songs for ...
She’s Coming! Rihanna Has Recorded New Music For ‘Wakanda Forever’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Savage X Fenty / Savage x Fenty It’s been six years since Rihanna has blessed us with a new album. ANTI is widely-considered the singer’s best work with its soulful melodies and impeccable production. In fact, when it was snubbed and not nominated in the Album of the Year category at the 2017 Grammy Awards—fans and critics alike cried foul. And many have blamed the snub on Rihanna’s absence from the music industry. Well… that, and the fact that in the meantime she built a billion-dollar fashion and beauty business and became a mom—having her first child with boyfriend, A$AP Rocky. But fans can now rejoice. The highly anticipated Marvel Studios film, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will feature music from the leader of the Rihanna Navy. Marvel Studios ...
