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'Wakanda Forever' scores 12 NAACP Image Award nominations
Read full article: 'Wakanda Forever' scores 12 NAACP Image Award nominations“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” has been nominated for 12 NAACP Image Awards, while “The Woman King” and “Abbott Elementary” will enter next month’s ceremony as other top nominees.
Georgia’s film & TV production earns over $4 billion in 2022, an industry record
Read full article: Georgia’s film & TV production earns over $4 billion in 2022, an industry recordGeorgia’s film and television industry brought in the big bucks as productions spent $4.4 billion in the state, according to Gov. Brian Kemp.
'Black Panther' director mistaken for bank robber in Atlanta
Read full article: 'Black Panther' director mistaken for bank robber in AtlantaPolice said movie director Ryan Coogler was briefly handcuffed by Atlanta police after he was mistaken for a robber when he passed a teller a note while trying to withdraw a large amount of cash from his account.
Disney delays 'Indiana Jones 5,’ ‘Black Panther 2’ releases
Read full article: Disney delays 'Indiana Jones 5,’ ‘Black Panther 2’ releasesThe Walt Disney Co_ is pushing back the release dates of many of its upcoming titles, including the untitled Indiana Jones movie and the Black Panther sequel “Wakanda Forever.”.
Toy safety group releases annual list of top 10 ‘worst’ toys
Read full article: Toy safety group releases annual list of top 10 ‘worst’ toys“Although intended for fun and entertainment, many toys contain hidden hazards unnecessarily putting children at risk of injury or death," Boston-based World Against Toys Causing Harm Inc. said in a statement announcing its “10 Worst Toys" of the year. With parents looking for ways to keep children occupied during the coronavirus pandemic, and with the 2020 Christmas shopping season approaching, toy safety awareness is critical, the group said. The Toy Association, which represents toy manufacturers, called the WATCH list needlessly alarmist. “By law, all toys sold in the United States must meet 100+ rigorous safety tests and standards," the association said in a statement. The Toy Association said parents and others should always choose age-appropriate toys, encourage safe play, and make sure they purchase toys from reputable manufacturers and sellers.
Lupita Nyong'o says Chadwick Boseman's 'power lives on'
Read full article: Lupita Nyong'o says Chadwick Boseman's 'power lives on'LOS ANGELES – Lupita Nyong'o has written a stirring tribute to her late “Black Panther" co-star Chadwick Boseman, calling him a man whose power will ”reverberate for generations." She says Boseman “cared so much about humanity, about Black people, about his people” and that "his power lives on and will reverberate for generations to come." Nyongo's words follow similar tributes in recent days from “Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler and co-star Michael B. Jordan. Jordan wrote directly to Boseman, saying, “Everything you’ve given the world … the legends and heroes that you’ve shown us we are … will live on forever. But the thing that hurts the most is that I now understand how much of a legend and hero YOU are.”
Boseman to be honored in hometown, where he inspired others
Read full article: Boseman to be honored in hometown, where he inspired othersMason Wilkes, 4, of South Carolina, poses for his father in a Black Panther costume, in front of a painting during a Chadwick Boseman Tribute on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, in Anderson, S.C. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Boseman honored as hometown hero in native South Carolina
Read full article: Boseman honored as hometown hero in native South CarolinaMason Wilkes, 4, of South Carolina, poses for his father in a Black Panther costume, in front of a painting during a Chadwick Boseman Tribute on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, in Anderson, S.C. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)ANDERSON, S.C. – Chadwick Boseman was remembered as a hometown hero who brought a sense of pride to his native Anderson, South Carolina. The actor, who became widely popular through “Black Panther,” was honored after he shockingly died last week at the age of 43 following a private four-year battle with colon cancer. A viewing of “Black Panther” was held at an outdoor amphitheater where people practiced social distancing. Most attendees wore masks, while others — mostly kids — dressed up in Black Panther costumes. “On behalf of the Boseman Family, we appreciate the community’s outpouring of love and admiration for Chadwick,” Fioravante said.
Current events push 'Black Panther,' Fox News to big ratings
Read full article: Current events push 'Black Panther,' Fox News to big ratingsFILE - In this Jan. 29, 2018 file photo, Chadwick Boseman, a cast member in "Black Panther," poses at the premiere of the film in Los Angeles. Actor Chadwick Boseman, who played Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown before finding fame as the regal Black Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe, has died of cancer. His representative says Boseman died Friday, Aug. 28, 2020 in Los Angeles after a four-year battle with colon cancer. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
Current events push 'Black Panther,' Fox News to big ratings
Read full article: Current events push 'Black Panther,' Fox News to big ratingsABC had 2.75 million, CBS had 2.4 million, ION Television had 1.3 million, Univision had 1.2 million Fox had 1.1 million and Telemundo had 1 million. “Republican National Convention” (Thursday), Fox News, 9 million. “Republican National Convention” (Tuesday), Fox News, 7.9 million. “Republican National Convention” (Monday), Fox News, 7 million. “Republican National Convention” (Wednesday), Fox News, 6.9 million.
Biscayne Elementary’s ‘Black Panther’ theme for year becomes touching tribute
Read full article: Biscayne Elementary’s ‘Black Panther’ theme for year becomes touching tributeJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Before the tragic passing of “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman, the halls of Biscayne Elementary echoed the school’s theme for the year: Biscayne Forever. The concept, modeled on the Wakanda Forever mantra from the fictional reality of “Black Panther,” is meant to empower students and features Wakanda signs across the building, decorations in every classroom and creative bulletin boards. Beyond the entertainment of the “Black Panther” world, seeing a superhero who looks like them provides a lesson for Black children that can’t be taught, only experienced. Every decision he made, every choice he made was intentional because he wanted to leave a legacy that was meaningful.”McBride said Boseman’s death made showing the “Black Panther” movie more important than ever. Wakanda (and Biscayne) Forever!
Chadwick Boseman didn't just play icons. He was one.
Read full article: Chadwick Boseman didn't just play icons. He was one.FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2018 photo, actor Chadwick Boseman poses for a portrait in New York to promote his film, "Black Panther." Boseman, who played Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown before finding fame as the regal Black Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe, has died of cancer. His representative says Boseman died Friday, Aug. 28, 2020 in Los Angeles after a four-year battle with colon cancer. (Photo by Victoria Will/Invision/AP)
Chadwick Boseman didn't just play icons. He was one.
Read full article: Chadwick Boseman didn't just play icons. He was one.FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2018 photo, actor Chadwick Boseman poses for a portrait in New York to promote his film, "Black Panther." Boseman, who played Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown before finding fame as the regal Black Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe, has died of cancer. In a tragically brief but historically sweeping life as an actor, Boseman played men of public life and private pain. There’s a lot to learn from Thurgood Marshall,” Boseman said that day two and a half years ago. During the filming of “Black Panther,” Boseman said he was communicating with two boys who had terminal cancer.
'Black Panther' sequel release date announced
Read full article: 'Black Panther' sequel release date announcedEight movies were nominated for best picture on Tuesday, but there are two that couldn't be more different -- "Black Panther," the Marvel blockbuster; and "Roma," Alfonso Cuarn's black-and-white Netflix film -- might be the most significantANAHEIM, California (CNN) - "Black Panther" fans can finally mark their calendars for the highly-anticipated sequel. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige took the stage at Disney's D23 Expo in Anaheim, California, along with film director Ryan Coogler, to announce that the second movie of the "Black Panther" saga will debut in theaters on May 6, 2022. The Disney-Marvel movie won three Oscars for original score and production as well as costume design. After hitting theaters in February 2018, "Black Panther" has grossed more than $700 million, according to Box Office Mojo. The-CNN-Wire & 2019 Cable News Network, Inc., a Time Warner Company.