[ad_1] New York CNN Business — “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” had the major challenge of following “Black Panther,” one of the biggest blockbusters ever, and had to do so without star Chadwick Boseman, who passed away in 2020. Despite all of the challenges, “Wakanda Forever” notched a sizable box office …
Read More »Chadwick Boseman and ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’: How the sequel makes a case for recasting
[ad_1] Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers about “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” CNN — “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” deftly completes the difficult task of continuing the franchise without its star, Chadwick Boseman, sensitively acknowledging his death by killing off the character of King T’Challa. In the process, the Marvel blockbuster …
Read More »‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ review: Director Ryan Coogler pulls off a difficult dive after Chadwick Boseman’s death
[ad_1] CNN — In the parlance of Olympic diving – a good analogy for blockbuster movie-making – “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” faced an inordinate degree of difficulty, addressing the tragic death of Chadwick Boseman. That the movie manages to strike that somber chord and still deliver as Marvel-style entertainment represents …
Read More »Chadwick Boseman didn’t read the ‘Wakanda Forever’ script before he died
[ad_1] CNN — Chadwick Boseman did not read the script for “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” before his death in 2020, according to the film’s director. Ryan Coogler told “Wakanda Forever: The Official Black Panther Podcast” that he offered Boseman a chance to read the script, but, at the time, the …
Read More »Chadwick Boseman’s widow reflects on loving and losing him
[ad_1] CNN — Simone Ledward Boseman is opening up about the death of her husband Chadwick Boseman in a new interview with Whoopi Goldberg. The “Black Panther” star died in 2020 at the age of 43 after a private battle with colon cancer. “It was been the most challenging two …
Read More »Rihanna makes long-awaited return to music with ‘Black Panther’ sequel
[ad_1] TOPSHOT – Singer/actress Rihanna attends the World Premiere of OCEANS 8 June 5, 2018 in New York. Angela Weiss | AFP | Getty Images After a six-year hiatus, Rihanna is set to release new music for the forthcoming Marvel sequel “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” The singer, 34, confirmed her …
Read More »Ryan Coogler considered quitting Hollywood after Chadwick Boseman’s death
[ad_1] CNN — The death of Chadwick Boseman in 2020 following a private battle with colon cancer was a shock to many. For those closest to him, it was devastating. His friend and “Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler is now sharing how he almost walked away from Hollywood after Boseman’s …
Read More »Marvel head: ‘Much too soon’ to recast Chadwick Boseman’s T’Challa in ‘Black Panther’ sequel
[ad_1] CNN — There’s a reason why Chadwick Boseman’s character in the “Black Panther” sequel was not recast following his death in 2020. In an interview with Empire magazine, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige said “It just felt like it was much too soon” to recast the late actor, who …
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