YIBAMBE! T’Challa: The Black Panther Appreciation 2022

[Vanguard]

This is true, but given the information we have gotten from them, do you really hold any hope they are going to do right by Tchalla and NOT exploit Chad's death? We got Fiege, Moore, Mackie saying isht like "No one can play T'Challa after Chad" or they decided no Recast within minutes of the discussion, or Chad's performance transcended time and space so on his mind, Chadwick was Tchalla so no recast. Plus Ridley, Narcisse, and a bunch of other people in Marvels pocket are trying to cast shade and downplay T'Challas significance and relevance in his own franchise... Do you really in earnesty, have hope that T'Challa will be around?

I can honestly say I don’t believe they will completely eliminate him from the MCU. Not because I have faith in Moore or Feige, it’s more rooted in my belief that they’ll realize there’s too much money to be made if you have TChalla around. And I don’t think the sequel will feel complete without a TChalla in it. And the revenue it gets will support that.

[BlackClaw]

This. Only Thor, MoM, and Blade are currently keeping my interest on the film side.




Unless they changed their minds, Moore already said we won't be seeing "616 MCU" T'Challa again so why keep him alive if we're never going to see him again? I already accepted that the character is dead in the sacred timeline universe. Even if they introduce a variant someday it'll be in a supporting/guest role in a project and not leading a film series.

The “616” comment let me know that a variant is a strong possibility. But even then it’s a slippery slope because Coogler and Moore have shown that they care more about Wakanda rather than T’Challa even when Chadwick was still alive. If the variant does lead what I can see them doing is not having him be king but be the BP that does the superhero work while Shuri has the throne like they did in the comics at one point. And I know a lot of us are done with the pairing but don’t be surprised if they decide to bring T’Challa back when Storm makes her debut. The concept of a power couple is way too good of a marketing opportunity for them to pass up. Lol.

[Gessela]

Conflicting reports out there concerning the 'Wakanda Forever' views at Cinemacon, with some saying there was no new footage shown at all, only clips from the past film. Hopefully there will be clearer info by the end of the day.

[LukeCagefan]

Exactly. White characters can be allowed to rule their fantasy kingdoms without question but as soon as Black folks get their fantasy kingdom then everyone is all of a sudden concerned about “being realistic” and “down with the monarchy”? Lmao.

The sad thing is black woke writers are the ones responsible for it. Black writers of today are so interested in pushing feminism.

[LukeCagefan]

I kind of wonder how brutal they'll be allowed to get in an MCU Blade movie.

Blade is going to disappoint all these folks looking forward to him. To me Disney+ has already shown they've got nothing on edgy characters when it comes to Netflix Marvel lol.

[BlackClaw]

The sad thing is black woke writers are the ones responsible for it. Black writers of today are so interested in pushing feminism.

Wokeness and feminism are not the problem. I’d say it’s more of writers lacking imagination. Let’s not forget that the mere existence of this franchise is woke in of itself since T’Challa was created at the height of the civil rights movement.

[skyvolt2000]

The sad thing is black woke writers are the ones responsible for it. Black writers of today are so interested in pushing feminism.

They can't do anything unless someone PAYS them to do it and more importantly PUBLISH said material and ensure it gets on shelves.

That includes dealing with EDITORS. Who many writers will gladly tell you the issues they have with them.

Because check writers and editors are paying attention to what is "popular" or the "easy way".

It's why you see certain types of black books in stores and others are stuck online.

It's why if you look at a lot of indy black comics-it's a different story.

[Ezyo1000]

Conflicting reports out there concerning the 'Wakanda Forever' views at Cinemacon, with some saying there was no new footage shown at all, only clips from the past film. Hopefully there will be clearer info by the end of the day.

That would actually be kind of hilarious if they were just reusing old footage instead of stuff from the actual film

[LukeCagefan]

Wokeness and feminism are not the problem. I’d say it’s more of writers lacking imagination. Let’s not forget that the mere existence of this franchise is woke in of itself since T’Challa was created at the height of the civil rights movement.

It is when that's all the writers seem interested in doing. T'Challa was about diversity to a universe that lacked it severely. We are not in those times anymore - and even in those times it was still character driven. It wasn't about him being black and oppressed, quite the opposite. Not even Luke Cage reminded it's audience every page he was black. They put story first. They didn't lead with politics.

[LukeCagefan]

They can't do anything unless someone PAYS them to do it and more importantly PUBLISH said material and ensure it gets on shelves.

That includes dealing with EDITORS. Who many writers will gladly tell you the issues they have with them.

Because check writers and editors are paying attention to what is "popular" or the "easy way".

It's why you see certain types of black books in stores and others are stuck online.

It's why if you look at a lot of indy black comics-it's a different story.

But are they really popular? I mean black writers don't have to do it. Priest took a stand when the industry tried to tokenize him. I think those type of stories are hurtful. Nobody wants open a page and BAM police brutality, white oppression, sexism, blah blah. I'm not saying those things have bi place in comics, but it's so predictable.

[Dariel81]

Conflicting reports out there concerning the 'Wakanda Forever' views at Cinemacon, with some saying there was no new footage shown at all, only clips from the past film. Hopefully there will be clearer info by the end of the day.

I trust insider Erik Davis he confirmed the new footage

[Gessela]

I trust insider Erik Davis he confirmed the new footage

Yeh, he was out there early and most of the people posting about it are requoting his original post. John Campea says there was a few seconds of new footage, and that it was Nakia focused. I'm not really satisfied with any of the vague descriptions thus far.

[BlackClaw]

That would actually be kind of hilarious if they were just reusing old footage instead of stuff from the actual film

I’ll find it funny if they don’t show any footage or hint of T’Challas fate during the advertising phase.

[Klaue's Mixtape]

I’ll find it funny if they don’t show any footage or hint of T’Challas fate during the advertising phase.

They really are in a tough spot in terms of marketing.

On one hand, they are trying to drag out "who is the next BP" and on the other hand, they have to be careful to not profit off of Chadwick's death in the marketing.

[BlackClaw]

They really are in a tough spot in terms of marketing.

On one hand, they are trying to drag out "who is the next BP" and on the other hand, they have to be careful to not profit off of Chadwick's death in the marketing.

They’ll be profiting off of his death either way once people go to see the film out of curiosity over T’Challas fate. The last thing Marvel wants is for this man’s loved ones to call them out for trying to exploit his passing by making it a plot point.