Sentences with phrase «fictional nation»

Co-written and directed by Ryan Coogler, «Black Panther» is a radically different kind of comic - book movie, one with a proud Afrocentric twist, featuring a nearly all - black cast, that largely ignores the United States and focuses instead on the fictional nation of Wakanda — and guess what: Virtually everything that distinguishes «Black Panther» from past Marvel pics works to this standalone entry's advantage.

Now the King of Wakanda, a fictional nation hidden in Africa, T'Challa, a.k.a. the Black Panther, reigns in the interest of peace and the protection of his people.

Marvel's African superhero Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman) is part of a charismatic cast in this stand - alone entry to the Marvel Cinematic Universe set in the fictional nation of Wakanda and directed by Creed's Ryan Coogler.

As a younger man (now played by Jude Law, who also inherits voiceover duties from Wilkinson), he had visited a hotel by that same name in 1968, a semi-defunct and virtually unpopulated hulk in the fictional nation of Zubrowka that had once served as a glamorous mountain retreat for the uppermost of the upper classes.

In the lead - up to the film, though, there was heavy speculation that the Soul Stone was actually located in Wakanda, as evidenced by the fictional nation playing a central role in much of the marketing materials.

Based on Suzanne Collins» best - selling novel, the story takes place in the fictional nation of Panem.

With T'Challa, it was his inheritance of the throne of the fictional nation Wakanda.

While Black Panther itself portrays fictionalized royalty in a fictional nation (Wakanda), it does feature a predominately black cast and crew — which allows for greater discussions and celebrations of African - Americans in the arts in general — and seems particularly apropos right now after Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald recently revealed their portraits of Barack and Michelle Obama.

She said even though «Black Panther is about a fictional nation, it celebrates the beauty of the continent.»

For the New York Times Magazine, Carvell Wallace explored the movie's importance to the moment in black culture, writing,» «Black Panther» is a Hollywood movie, and Wakanda is a fictional nation.

While it's reported that Nyong» o would play the love interest of T'Challa (Chadwick Boseman)-- king of the fictional nation Wakanda and true identity of the film's titular superhero — the details of her character are still unknown.

Chadwick Boseman is all geared up for his full and official superhero debut as the king and protector of the fictional nation of Wakanda.

The fictional nation has the means to intervene in so much human suffering, but instead chooses to become the richest country on Earth, in isolation.

The idea that Wakandans speak a real African language brings a deeper layer of authenticity to the fictional nation and the choice to use Xhosa was inspired, in part, by a trip Black Panther director Ryan Coogler took to South Africa prior to shooting the film and by actor John Kani who played T'Chaka in both Captain America: Civil War and Black Panther.

The story has its share of little twists, but it's ultimately a story about T'Challa, ruler of the fictional nation of Wakanda, a technological marvel that has stayed hidden from the world for centuries.

Of course, the King of Wakanda and his allies will return later this month when Black Panther appears in Avengers: Infinity War, in which Earth's Mightiest Heroes will rally their forces in the fictional nation with hopes of defeating Thanos.

Marvel pulls back the curtain on some of the mystery surrounding Wakanda, the fictional nation and home to Black Panther, in this new trailer.

Fast - forward to the present and we find T'Challa (Boseman) being summoned home to the fictional nation of Wakanda to assume the reins of power in the wake of the passing of his father, King T'Chaka (John Kani).

In the film, the fictional Dora Milaje — «adored ones,» an all - female military group that protects the King and the fictional nation of Wakanda — are perhaps the most obvious example of female strength.

It's a fictional nation whose politics are fractured and fascinating.

The second trailer for «The Dictator» has appeared online via the YouTube account for the Republic of Wadiya (the fictional nation in the film).

But you may still be left a tad more appreciative of the Black Panther team's efforts knowing that a lot of things in the Marvel movie based on the fictional nation of Wakanda, including Killmonger's scars, are derived from existing customs in Africa.

Kebbell had reportedly been up against Domhnall Gleeson, Sam Riley and Eddie Redmayne for the role of Doctor Doom the masked villain hailing from the fictional nation of Latveria.

The story of the Black Panther and the fictional nation of Wakanda depicts an African community that has resisted colonization and remains self - sufficient, empowered and strong, Jones said.

Your mentor and captain is a commander in the fictional nation known as the U.S.E.A., Olsen.