Black Panther has become the first Marvel Cinematic Universe movie featured on the cover of TIME Magazine, with Chadwick Boseman pictured as the new King of Wakanda, T’Challa. The Black Panther movie was always going to be a big deal, but there was no guarantee that it would honor the source material and/or resonate with audiences. Fortunately, thanks to the efforts of creatives like writer/director Ryan Coogler, Oscar-nominated cinematographer Rachel Morrison, and stars like Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, and Forest Whitaker, the Black Panther solo film is well on its way to becoming both a cultural and financial juggernaut.
Black Panther has now broken Fandago’s pre-sale record for first quarter films, as well as that for superhero movie pre-release ticket sales in general. It looks like the film will hit somewhere in the ballpark of $150 million domestically over its 4-day opening frame, giving it one of the MCU’s biggest solo debuts to date. In addition, early reviews for Black Panther praise the movie for being not only a socially and politically important superhero blockbuster, but an entertaining and action-packed one as well.
TIME isn’t known for highlighting blockbuster films or superhero movies, so it’s certainly something to see a rising star like Boseman featured on the latest cover. Like Wonder Woman before it, Black Panther is a comic book adaptation that comes paired with a certain amount of cultural and political weight. Rather than avoid that, however, Black Panther has been embracing its impact and legacy.
“You might say that this African nation is fantasy. But to have the opportunity to pull from real ideas, real places and real African concepts, and put it inside of this idea of Wakanda – that’s a great opportunity to develop a sense of what that identity is, especially when you’re disconnected from it.”
Most people will have to wait a bit longer to see the film for themselves, but it’s certainly encouraging to see so much positive press for the movie. It’s take ten years for Marvel Studios to make Blank Panther a reality, but that approach (fortunately) seems to have resulted in a remarkable blockbuster and piece of pop culture.
The official music video for the Black Panther album single ‘All The Stars’ is here, taking Kendrick Lamar and SZA to Wakanda. The Marvel Cinematic Universe is no stranger to big opening weekends and critical hits, but Black Panther is shaping up to be something special. Estimates have Black Panther on track to hit $150 million during its opening weekend at the domestic box office, far outstripping other Marvel solo debuts. Meanwhile, the film is tapping into pockets of movie goers who generally don’t flock to the latest comic book film.
Helping to spread the cultural superiority of Black Panther this year is Kendrick Lamar. The Black Panther soundtrack was curated by the artist and his label Top Dawg Entertainment, and will feature appearances by 2 Chainz, James Blake, Ab-Soul, and many more. Lamar will also be all over the album, including the first single with SZA. Now, the official music video for their collaboration has been revealed.
Directed by Dave Meyers, Kendrick Lamar released the music video for ‘All The Stars’ today. The track is the first single from Black Panther: The Album, and features SZA alongside the rapper. Both also appear in the video, which mixes African imagery, magical realism, and plenty of stars to offer a glimpse into a version of Wakanda. While no one from the movie appears, there is a shot of what appears to be Angela Basset as Ramonda at one point. Otherwise, the video is a surreal journey through Africa and the cosmos which will certainly help to expand the audience for Black Panther.
Even outside of the cultural relevance, Black Panther appears to be a strong film. Early Black Panther reviews have now arrived, and they’re overwhelmingly positive. From the cast and crew to the visuals to the socio-political themes, it’s clear the latest MCU movie will be unlike anything that Marvel (or any other major studio) has ever released. For related reasons, Black Panther is poised to kickoff Marvel Studios’ year on the big screen in spectacular fashion.
Here is a link to watch the music video
https://youtu.be/JQbjS0_ZfJ0
Here is a link for the movies Trailer
https://youtu.be/dxWvtMOGAhw
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