Organizers of free screenings for young Black people across Canada to see the upcoming Black Panther superhero movie say they’re elated that fundraising goals have been shattered.Community groups in several Canadian cities have already raised enough money to give hundreds of young African-Canadians free tickets to Marvel’s first film featuring a predominantly Black cast.A crowdfunding page for a Toronto-area screening backed by the Black Business and Professionals Association said the campaign has raised upwards of $15,000, which is more than double its original goal. The additional funds are being earmarked to create programs for Black youth who want to work in the film industry. Read more: Review | Peter Howell: Black Panther isn’t just beautiful — it’s got brains to spare … [Read more...] about GTA fundraisers exceed goal to host Black Panther screenings for Black youth
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Could Black Panther’s success lead to shift in Hollywood
One of Hollywood’s first Black superheroes will appear on screen with the release of Black Panther in a few days.Based on many indicators of strong audience interest, Black Panther should be a huge box office success.This leads us to ask the inevitable question:Why almost 10 years after the beginning of the comic book era of blockbuster movies, is Black Panther the first major studio release to star a Black superhero?Within the past five years, Black film directors have had increasing box-office successes. … [Read more...] about Could Black Panther’s success lead to shift in Hollywood
A critic gave ‘Black Panther’ its first bad review — and people are not buying the reason
One negative review has broken the 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes for “Black Panther.” The review criticizes the film for not showing its hero beating up enough bad guys. People are not happy. On Thursday, “Black Panther” got its first and only negative critic review so far. It was inevitable. Not everyone can like all the same movies (except “Paddington 2,” which still has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes). But “Black Panther” was so close to keeping a perfect score. Reviews came out on Tuesday, and the film had a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes for two days. Critics have praised the movie for its villain, played by Michael B. Jordan, as well as its political statement and bold departure from the tired superhero-movie formula. A handful called it the best movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But not everybody loved it. The first negative review came from Ed Power, a film … [Read more...] about A critic gave ‘Black Panther’ its first bad review — and people are not buying the reason
Critics say Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ movie is ‘every bit as good as you were hoping’ — and it currently has an 100% on Rotten Tomatoes
The film hasn’t been released yet, but “Black Panther” is currently the best-reviewed Marvel Studios film, with a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score from 50 early reviews. Critics praise the film for delivering a worthy villain played by Michael B. Jordan, and a sense of identity rarely seen in super hero movies. “Black Panther” is still over a week away from its official release, but critics are already praising it as Marvel’s best. It currently sits at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes out of 50 reviews, and critics especially love Michael B. Jordan’s villain, Erik Killmonger. When “Wonder Woman” opened to praise and box-office success last year, many said it was a step in the right direction for super hero movies to break barriers. The same could be said for Marvel’s “Black Panther,” the upcoming new entry to the Marvel Cinematic Universe that opens February 16 nationwide. The … [Read more...] about Critics say Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ movie is ‘every bit as good as you were hoping’ — and it currently has an 100% on Rotten Tomatoes
Lexus looks to ride Marvel’s Black Panther back to luxury lead
In Marvel Studios’ upcoming Black Panther blockbuster, the superhero king of Wakanda surfs through a city clinging to the roof of his Lexus LC 500 supercar as his sister pilots it remotely. The Toyota Motor Corp. brand is trying to use the excitement of that cameo to end a seven-year drought as U.S. luxury sales leader.The prominent role in the Walt Disney Co. movie, the first major superhero film to feature a black actor in the lead role and a largely black cast, is no accident, says Cooper Ericksen, Lexus’ vice-president of marketing. To succeed in shifting toward a more sporty, high-performance image, Lexus needs to reach a new audience. Read More: Nigerian comes to U.S., launches universe of African comic book superheroes … [Read more...] about Lexus looks to ride Marvel’s Black Panther back to luxury lead