black panther (B) Flashcards
How successful was Black Panther at the box office
It was very successful as it grossed $1.35 billion worldwide.
what is Afrofuturism and how is it exemplified in Black Panther
genre that centres Black history and culture and incorporates science-fiction, technology, and futuristic elements. This is exemplified in Black Panther as it is set in the fictional place of Wakanda which is a futuristic nation of wealth and prosperity. Wakanda is highly technologically advanced and innovative while celebrating traditional African culture.
how was black panther marketed
Black Panther’s teaser trailers were shown between NBA games and a special collaboration with Lexus called ‘Long Live The King’ was shown during the Superbowl.
Crowd-funding projects to buy under-privileged children a ticket won support from celebrities; the film was released during Black History Month.
There was also a ‘Welcome to Wakanda’ catwalk show at New York Fashion Week
analysis of film poster
dominant image of lead character has a direct MOA, looking directly at camera to demonstrate bravery
Sci-fi: futuristic buildings, use of metal and blue colour codes, robots and futuristic weapons, action codes of shooting weapons
How does it conform to Hesmondhalgh’s theory?
The Marvel franchise already has a large fanbase as there are many films, and original fans from the comics. It has a celebrity/famous cast.
Does it challenge Hesmondhalgh?
The film is different to the conventional superhero films as it centres around African culture and has a predominantly black cast.
How does Black Panther challenge Curran and Seaton?
Black Panther presents different representations and creative themes such as afro futurism and celebrates African culture.
How does Black Panther and the dominance of Marvel conform to Curran and Seaton?
Black Panther is produced by Marvel which is owned by Disney – a large media conglomerate.
