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Hollywood continues to mourn death of Chadwick Boseman
Boseman was diagnosed with stage three colon cancer in 2016, the actor died at his home in Los Angeles on Friday.
Under the direction of screenwriter Stan Lee, Marvel in the 1960s created superheroes which have become iconic today and whose cinema adaptations have conquered box offices worldwide.
Disney also revealed it will release “Thor: Love and Thunder,” the fourth “Thor” movie, in November 2021.
Thursday evening’s domestic sales topped the previous opening night record of $57 million set in 2015 by Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
“When you see Endgame in coming weeks, please don’t spoil it for others, the same way you wouldn’t want it spoiled for you,” they added.
Added to the $302 million taken in internationally, the film's total of $455 million for the three-day weekend makes it the biggest opening ever for a female-fronted superhero film, the Hollywood Reporter said.
The comic book legend - who died on 12 November - passed away from heart failure and breathing problems, according to his death certificate.
The petition for the restraining order was filed on Lee’s behalf by attorney Tom Lallas, who said he was ousted as Lee’s lawyer in February when memorabilia collector Keya Morgan “inserted himself into Mr. Lee’s life” after his wife died last year.
The Disney movie tells the story of T‘Challa, the newly crowned king of the fictional, technologically advanced African nation Wakanda, who is challenged from factions within his own country.
Chadwick Boseman, who plays T‘Challa, led his co-stars including Lupita Nyong‘o, Daniel Kaluuya, Michael B. Jordan, Danai Gurira and Angela Bassett, on the purple carpet on Monday.
The cast features a few South Africans led by veteran actor John Kani.
The Hollywood Minute unpacks 'Black Panther' ticket sales, the return of a Hollywood classic, while LGBT critics welcome the movie ‘Call me by your name’.
The film, due in theatres in May 2018, will see the biggest gathering of Walt Disney Co.-owned Marvel’s fast-expanding cadre of cinematic superheroes.
Marvel gave frenzied fans at Comic-Con their first look at a new 'Black Panther' movie cast.
Marvel comics revealed the news about Riri Williams this week.
Super heroes will feature strongly with some highly anticipated titles being released.
This marks Marvels 12th consecutive first place opening.
Disney and Marvels comic book adventure has made $312.9 million domestically since debuting last week.
The film is scheduled for release in November 2016 and will be directed by Scott Derrickson.