‘Black Panther’ Helmer Ryan Coogler Stakes His Proximity Media Banner To 5-Year Exclusive Disney Television Deal; Wakanda Series In Works For Disney+

Mónica Marie Zorrilla Gremlins, the fluffy and cute-until-they’re-creepy pint-sized Mogwai monsters that made their debut on the big screen the summer of ’84, will be making a comeback to wreak havoc soon enough. Variety has confirmed the voice cast for “Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai,” the upcoming animated family series from Warner Bros.

We still have three episodes left of “WandaVision,” and as great as that series has become (seriously, it’s really great, huh?), fans are still eagerly anticipating the next Disney+ series from Marvel Studios, “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.” And according to that series’ creator, Malcolm Spellman, though the series picks up where “Avengers: Endgame” left off, ‘Falcon’ might have more in common, culturally at least, with “Black Panther.” READ MORE: Spike Lee Would Consider Working With

Seven years ago, writer, director and producer Shaka King accepted the Film Independent Someone to Watch Award for his quirky comedic debut, Newlyweeds. After years directing shorts and episodes of TV shows Shrill, High Maintenance and People of Earth, the 40-year-old filmmaker returns to the big screen.

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Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer“Trust,” a new romantic drama starring Victoria Justice and Matthew Daddario, has sold key distribution rights to Vertical Entertainment.The boutique distributor will roll out the film in North America, the U.K. and Ireland, Variety has learned.

LaKeith Stanfield) who infiltrates the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party to gather intelligence on Chairman Fred Hampton (Daniel Kaluuya), leading to the police raid and killing of Hampton in 1969 when he was just 21. Costume designer Charlese Antoinette Jones recreated the historical uniform of the Black Panther Party in the late '60s, such as incorporating the iconic beret.ET spoke with Jones on her research process and the impact of her work in the film, set to release in theaters

Ryan Coogler has signed a five-year TV deal with Disney.The director has penned an exclusive agreement with the media giant, which will include developing a Black Panther-inspired series for Disney+, as well as working on shows for other divisions of the company.Bob Iger, the executive chairman of Disney, said in a statement: “Ryan Coogler is a singular storyteller whose vision and range have made him one of the standout filmmakers of his generation.”Ryan helmed 2018’s Black Panther – which

Marvel superhero Black Panther, is in development for Disney+.Ryan Coogler, who helmed the 2018 movie Black Panther, will develop a new show as part of a five-year TV exclusivity deal with Coogler’s production banner, Proximity Media.There are no details on plot nor cast, however, it’s expected to expand on the story Coogler wrote for Black Panther and its upcoming sequel Black Panther II, which is released on July 8, 2022.As Deadline reports, the deal with Proximity Media also includes the

Disney+ from the movie’s writer/director Ryan Coogler, according to The Wrap. A spinoff of the 2018 blockbuster hit that raked in more than $1 billion, the TV series will center on the Kingdom of Wakanda, the fictional nation in the heart of Africa. At present, it has not been announced whether it will focus on characters from the movies, such as M’Baku (Winston Duke), or if it will follow new characters.

writer-director Ryan Coogler for an exclusive TV deal and his first project is a series «based in the Kingdom of Wakanda,» ET can confirm.«It's an honor to be partnering with The Walt Disney Company. Working with them on was a dream come true,» Coogler said in a statement.

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The world of Wakanda is coming to Disney+.

Following the tragically early death of Chadwick Boseman at 43 from cancer, I was honestly worried and concerned that “Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler might exit the Marvel franchise, heartbroken to have lost his King T’Challa. But not only has Coogler seemingly persevered in making “Black Panther II,” due July 8, 2022, but his commitment to the world of Wakanda and Marvel seems to have not waivered.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterA series set in Wakanda is in development at Disney Plus.The series is part of a new multi-year overall television deal Ryan Coogler and his Proximity Media have signed with The Walt Disney Company and will include other television projects in the future. Coogler previously directed and co-wrote the hit Marvel film “Black Panther,” which takes place in the fictional African nation of Wakanda.

Marvel‘s Black Panther franchise.Speaking in a new interview, the actor discussed the untimely death of Chadwick Boseman and where he stands on returning to the franchise following his co-star’s passing.Asked about Boseman, who died last August at the age of 43 following a four-year battle against colon cancer, Jordan said it was difficult to deal with his death.“That’s something that is very, very near and dear to my heart for a lot of obvious reasons,” he told People.

By now, we’ve heard from just about everyone involved with the “Black Panther” franchise about the passing of Chadwick Boseman last year. Unexpected and devastating, it’s obvious why so many of his friends and colleagues have been unable to process his loss and what might happen to his most famous role in the Marvel Studios franchise.

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