Producer Kevin Feige spoke on it saying,

We are fortunate to have such an esteemed filmmaker join the Marvel family. The talents Ryan showcased in his first two films easily made him our top choice to direct Black Panther. Many fans have waited a long time to see Black Panther in his own film, and with Ryan we know we’ve found the perfect director to bring T’Challa’s story to life.

Black Panther isn’t due until 2018, but Chadwick Boseman is due to make his first appearance as T’Challa in Captain America: Civil War which opens in theaters May 6, 2016. Check him out in the Civil War trailer.

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Jackie Robinson was the first Black baseball player to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era. He played for the Brooklyn Dodgers, who started him as first baseman in April 1947, breaking down racial segregation that plagued the MLB.

42 is a biopic starting Chadwick Boseman as Jackie Robinson. The film was named after Robinson’s jersey number. The film mostly focuses on the 1947 season, the first season Robinson’s with the Dodgers.

42 was nominated for several awards. It is available here.

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James Brown was the Godfather of Soul. But not only was he a master of soul music, he was a pioneer of funk music. And the man could dance. He was a true entertainer. Your faves could only hope to achieve half of his legacy. His career lasted longer a lot of people live.

Get on Up is a biopic that tells the story of his life. Chadwick Boseman stars in the film as James Brown. You can find more about the film here.

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Get on Up is the biographical film of James Brown starring Chadwick Boseman, known for his role in 42 and the upcoming Black Panther film. Boseman was critically praised for his performance, so it’s a must see, especially if you’re a James Brown fan.

Synopsis:

On route to the stage, singer James Brown recalls a life with a turbulent childhood where music was his only constructive release for his passions. A chance demonstration of that in prison led to a new friend who helped get him out and into a musical career. With his fire and creative daring, Brown became a star who defiantly created new possibilities in show business both on and behind the stage in face of racism and conventional thinking. Along the way, James would also become a peacemaker who redefined and raised the African-American community’s feeling of self-worth when it was needed most. However, those same domineering passions would lead James Brown alienating everyone around him as his appetites became ever more self-destructive. Only after he hit rock bottom with a serious mistake does Brown realize what he needs to do make his life as the Godfather of Soul truly worthwhile.

 

Cast:

Chadwick Boseman – James Brown

Viola Davis – Susie Brown

Craig Robinson – Maceo Parker

Octavia Spencer – Aunt Honey

Nelsan Ellis – Bobby Byrd

Lennie James – Joe Brown

Keith Robinson – Baby Roy

Crew:

Director – Tate Taylor

Writer – Jez Butterworth

Writer – John-Henry Butterworth

Special Features:

• Long Journey to the Screen
• Chadwick Boseman: Meet Mr. James Brown
• The Get On Up Family
• Tate Taylor’s Master Class
• Feature Commentary with Director/Producer Tate Taylor

Blu-Ray Special Features:

• Digital Copy of Get On Up
• Includes UltraViolet
• Deleted/Extended/Alternate Scenes
• Full Song Performances
• Extended Song Performances
• Long Journey to the Screen
• Chadwick Boseman: Meet Mr. James Brown
• The Get On Up Family
• On Stage with the Hardest Working Man
• The Founding Father of Funk
• Tate Taylor’s Master Class
• Feature Commentary with Director/Producer Tate Taylor

Get your copy here.

Source: IMDB

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