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In ProximityIN PROXIMITY SPECIAL: IRONHEART WITH CHINAKA HODGEFrom the Def Jam Poetry scene to the set of a major Marvel TV show, Oakland-raised writer, poet, rapper, actor, playwright, and screenwriter Chinaka Hodge knows how to tell an epic story. Her most recent project, the Marvel TV series IRONHEART, released to Disney+ in June. Starring Dominique Thorne, IRONHEART tells the story of “bad girl genius” Riri Williams on a mission to be the greatest inventor of her generation, which she says doesn't mean much without the resources to bring her ideas to life. Riri resorts to alternative means to get said resources, meeting a host of friends and...2025-07-031h 13
The Silly Nerdy and Wordy PodcastBetter Late Than Never: My Sinners Theater ExperienceIn this episode of the Silly Nerdy and Wordy Podcast,BK reviews Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler. He covers the story, cast, music, and production. Though he hesitated at first, thinking it leaned too much into horror, he was pleasantly surprised—and very wrong.CHECK OUT EP 69 LINK- Sinner Production Secretshttps://youtu.be/0WaxLZgu2do(Spotify doesn’t have links to previous episodes just search for it in Spotifyor use this link to YouTube)Chapters00:00 Introduction to Sinners02...2025-06-2212 min
The Silly Nerdy and Wordy PodcastBetter Late Than Never: My Sinners Theater ExperienceIn this episode of the Silly Nerdy and Wordy Podcast, BK reviews Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler. He covers the story, cast, music, and production. Though he hesitated at first, thinking it leaned too much into horror, he was pleasantly surprised—and very wrong.CHECK OUT EP 69 LINK- Sinner Production Secretshttps://youtu.be/0WaxLZgu2do (Spotifydoesn’t have links to previous episodes just search for it in Spotify or use thislink to YouTube)Chapters00:00 Introduction to Sinners02:20 Director and Cast Overview04...2025-06-2212 min
The Silly Nerdy and Wordy PodcastUnveiling Sinners Production SecretsIn this episode of the Silly Nerdy and Wordy Podcast, BK delves into the production secrets of the film Sinners,focusing on the dual roles of composer Ludwig Goransson and the contributions of the wives of both the director and composer. The discussion highlights the collaborative efforts in music production and the significance of personalrelationships in filmmaking. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Sinners Production Secrets02:23 Ludwig Goranson's Dual Role in Sinners05:10 The Wives' Contributions to the Film08:02 Proximity Media and Collaborative Efforts2025-06-2010 min
The Silly Nerdy and Wordy PodcastUnveiling Sinners Production SecretsIn this episode of the Silly Nerdy and Wordy Podcast, BK delves into the production secrets of the film Sinners, focusing on the dual roles of composer LudwigGoransson and the contributions of the wives of both the director and composer. The discussion highlights the collaborative efforts in music production and thesignificance of personal relationships in filmmaking.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Sinners Production Secrets02:23 Ludwig Goransson's Dual Role in Sinners05:10 The Wives' Contributions to the Film08:02 Proximity Media and Collaborative EffortsTakeaways...2025-06-2010 min
Watch Skip PlusEpisode 120: SinnersPray for our Sinners….so that we might have GREAT CINEMA!!!!Brilliant, commercially and critically successful director Ryan Coogler has gifted us with Coogler #5: Sinners, a Jim Crow-era set, period drama-hybrid-horror-musical fusion. The Boys review the film starring Michael B. Jordan playing twins(!) and a wonderful cast of veterans (Delroy Lindo, Omar Benson Miller, Hailee Steinfeld, Jack O’Connell) and newcomers (Miles Caton, Li Jun Li, Jayme Lawson). This exciting original IP film may not break new ground with its gangster-juke joint-night of supernatural chaos plot but its ingenious fusion of sump...2025-04-261h 20
In ProximityHow Blues Music Inspired Ludwig Göransson and Ryan Coogler on SINNERSSINNERS is only in theaters April 18 and we made a special two-part miniseries about the making of the film! Composer and executive producer Ludwig Göransson spoke with director, writer, and producer Ryan Coogler at his studio to talk about how the Delta blues and their family history inspired the film’s story and sound. They also break down the song “I Lied To You,” written by Ludwig and Raphael Saadiq, and performed by Miles Caton as Sammie in the film. Stay until the end for a special musical demonstration by Ludwig himself.SINNERS marks Ludwig’s fifth fea...2025-04-2240 min
In ProximityMaking IMAX History on SINNERS with Autumn Durald Arkapaw and Ryan CooglerSINNERS is only in theaters April 18 and we made a special two-part miniseries about the making of the film! Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw sat down with director, writer, and producer Ryan Coogler at IMAX headquarters to discuss their collaboration as director and DP, how they called Christopher Nolan and Hoyte van Hoytema for advice, and how they brought this movie to life on the biggest screen possible.With SINNERS, Autumn made history as the first woman to shoot a theatrical feature film in 65mm and IMAX. She is a visionary cinematographer known for her work on THE...2025-04-0850 min
In ProximityRachel Morrison and Ryan Coogler on cinematography, directing, and THE FIRE INSIDEFrom FRUITVALE STATION to BLACK PANTHER, Rachel Morrison and Ryan Coogler are longtime friends and collaborators. Rachel is a groundbreaking director and cinematographer who made history as the first woman nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography for MUDBOUND and the first to lens a Marvel film with BLACK PANTHER_._ Her feature directorial debut, THE FIRE INSIDE, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and hits theaters this Christmas. Written by Barry Jenkins, THE FIRE INSIDE tells the inspiring true story of Claressa “T-Rex” Shields, the first American woman to win Olympic gold in boxing. Rachel spoke with Ryan...2024-12-1548 min
In ProximityHow to make it in Hollywood with Courtenay Valenti and Rebecca ChoVeteran studio executive Courtenay Valenti began her career as an assistant at Warner Bros. in the 1980s, eventually rising to President of Production and Development. During her tenure, she championed major hits including BARBIE, THE COLOR PURPLE, and Proximity’s JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH. Today, Courtenay is Head of Theatrical and Streaming Films at Amazon MGM Studios where she oversees the company’s film slate and strategic direction. Courtenay sat down with her former colleague, Proximity’s head of film Rebecca Cho, for an empowering conversation about the role of a studio executive, lessons in leadership and mentorship, and th...2024-12-0143 min
In ProximitySPECIAL EPISODE: How to Run a Movie Theater in 2024We took a trip to Gardena Cinema, one of the last family-owned, independent movie theaters in Los Angeles, to try and answer a simple question: What’s it like to own and operate an indie movie theater today? Proximity’s Head of Audio Paola Mardo talks with owner Judy Kim about how her immigrant parents built their business after they bought the single-screen theater in 1976, why she had to pivot after the 2023 strikes, and the vital role her community plays in keeping the doors open. We also have a fun segment featuring our visit to a marathon of horror expl...2024-11-1729 min
In ProximityHow Writers and Producers Work Together with Jonny Sun and Rebecca ChoGMORNING, GNITE! everyone's a aliebn when ur a aliebn too. BOJACK HORSEMAN. GOODBYE, AGAIN. Jonny Sun is a film and TV writer, producer, author, and illustrator who has worked with Lin-Manuel Miranda and Damon Lindelof. His background is in architecture and engineering as a doctoral candidate at MIT and a creative researcher at the Harvard metaLAB. His writing career took off after he created the beloved alien Twitter persona Jomny Sun which earned him over half a million followers and a place on TIME Magazine’s 25 Most Influential People on the Internet in 2017. On this episode, Jonny sits with Pr...2024-11-0339 min
In ProximityJon Else and Pete Nicks on Documentary, Truth, and OppenheimerJon Else is an award-winning documentarian, cinematographer, and MacArthur Genius grant recipient. Over 40 years before Christopher Nolan’s OPPENHEIMER, Jon directed THE DAY AFTER TRINITY, a documentary film about J. Robert Oppenheimer. For almost two decades, Jon led the documentary program at UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism where he met then journalism student, now collaborator and friend, Pete Nicks. On this episode, Jon and Pete deep dive into their careers in documentary film. Learn more and read the transcript of this conversation at ProximityMedia.com.(01:59) Get Reel(09:04) Meeting at Cal and getting into documentary2024-10-2042 min
In ProximityJordan Peele and Ryan Coogler on Genre, Fear, and FilmmakingGET OUT. US. NOPE. Jordan Peele is an award-winning writer, director, and producer of these groundbreaking films, and founder of Monkeypaw Productions. On this episode, Jordan walks Ryan Coogler through his early career, trading filmmaker dreams for comedy then finding his way to directing, genre filmmaking, how he wrote GET OUT but almost didn’t direct it, and the Batman actor who told him to use his fear. Learn more and read the transcript of this conversation at ProximityMedia.com.Watch the trailer for SINNERS directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan on our Instagram @Pr...2024-10-0647 min
In ProximityBreaking into Screenwriting with Juel Taylor, Tony Retteinmaier, and Sev OhanianWhen Sev Ohanian first read a script by Tony Rettenmaier, he was blown away. Tony was then fresh out of film school and working as a PA for an indie film Sev was producing. Just a few years later, Tony and his writing partner Juel Taylor would go on to write the screenplays for CREED II and SPACE JAM: A NEW LEGACY. On this episode, Juel and Tony share their path from student filmmakers and gym buddies to one of the most in-demand screenwriting duos in Hollywood, their pitch process for Juel’s directorial debut THEY CLONED TYRONE, and th...2024-09-2248 min
In ProximityCord Jefferson and Ryan Coogler on Writing, Directing, and What They’re Doing NextCord Jefferson’s directorial debut AMERICAN FICTION premiered at Toronto International Film Festival last year where it won the People’s Choice Award. The film grossed $23 million and won several accolades including the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. In his Oscar speech, Cord implored the industry to take more creative risks. Just weeks later, Cord and Ryan met over a video call to talk about their first films, Cord’s unique path to filmmaking, insights from the set of AMERICAN FICTION, and what Cord and Ryan are working on next – including tidbits from Ryan’s next movie which he was pre...2024-09-0845 min
In ProximityComing September 8th: Season 2!Don’t miss Jordan Peele, Cord Jefferson, Courtenay Valenti, Jonny Sun, and others in conversation with Ryan Coogler, Sev Ohanian, and the rest of our Proximity crew. Follow IN PROXIMITY on your favorite podcast app to stay up-to-date on new episodes. Follow @ProximityMedia on all social media platforms for video exclusives including a new video trailer out now.CONNECT WITH PROXIMITY MEDIA:Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. We’re also on YouTube.Learn more at ProximityMedia.com.Text PROX to 510-998-3176 or head to subtext.to/prox for upda...2024-08-2702 min
The Unmuted ShowSev OhanianWatching Sev Ohanian produce a show on set is like taking a masterclass. One of Hollywood's leading voices, he founded Proximity Media with partner Ryan Coogler (check out their podcast In Proximity!).
In this episode, he talks with dialect coach Audrey LeCrone about the 3 largest branches of Armenian dialects, casting actors with non-standard accents as leading characters, and how a simple hum can change the way your voice sounds.
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In ProximityVote for Wakanda Forever Podcast at the Webbys!Please vote by April 18 at 11:59pm PT. On this bonus episode, Proximity Media head of audio and our podcast EP/Producer Paola Mardo shares an update about In Proximity and how to vote for Wakanda Forever: The Official Black Panther Podcast at the Webbys. Please vote and spread the word to your friends, family, and network if you can.To vote, head to this link: tinyurl.com/VoteWakandaForeverTo learn more, head to @ProximityMedia on Instagram and watch the video post where Paola gives a sneak peek of the Proximity Media office and how and...2024-04-1701 min
Wakanda Forever: The Official Black Panther Podcast“We’re nominated for a Webby. Vote for Wakanda Forever Podcast!”Please vote by April 18 at 11:59pm PT. On this bonus episode, Proximity Media head of audio and our podcast EP/Producer Paola Mardo shares an update about the show and how to vote for us at the Webbys. Please vote and spread the word to your friends, family, and network if you can.To vote, head to this link: tinyurl.com/VoteWakandaForeverTo learn more, head to @ProximityMedia on Instagram and watch the video post where Paola gives a sneak peek of the Proximity Media office and how and why y...2024-04-1601 min
In ProximityMovies and basketball with Stephen Curry, Ryan Coogler, Pete Nicks, and Erick PeytonOn our season finale, we’re going all in on Stephen Curry: Underrated, an inspiring coming-of-age story documenting the rise of NBA superstar, Golden State Warrior, and Davidson legend Stephen Curry from Proximity Media and our partners at Unanimous, A24, and Apple TV+. The film’s creative minds team up for an intimate and epic conversation about movies, basketball, and more: Stephen Curry himself, director Pete Nicks, and producers Erick Peyton and Ryan Coogler. They talk about how the film came together (2:05) and how they each tackle some of the biggest themes in Stephen's basketball career as illustrated in the...2023-08-0648 minIn ProximityQuick Update: Listener Survey and SponsorshipsWe’d love to hear from you to help make our show even better. Please take our listener survey at proximitymedia.com/podcasts. We’re also looking for sponsors or partners who believe in our show and want to help us build and grow. If that’s you, email us at audio@proximitymedia.com. Thank you for your support and for listening to In Proximity!
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In ProximityRyan Coogler and Pete NicksFruitvale Station was released 10 years ago this month. This was Ryan Coogler’s first feature film and it’s how he met fellow Bay Area director Pete Nicks. On this episode, they discuss meeting on Fruitvale Station (1:35); directing fiction and nonfiction films, the idea of “naive audacity,” and Pete’s Oakland trilogy (16:35); and collaborating on Proximity’s latest releases directed by Pete and produced by Ryan and our partners: Anthem, a musical journey across the U.S. experimenting to reimagine the National Anthem, and Stephen Curry: Underrated, a remarkable coming-of-age story about one of the most influential and unexpected players in b...2023-07-2343 min
In ProximityTara Duncan and Kalia KingHave a seat at the executive table with Kalia King, Proximity’s head of TV, and Tara Duncan, president of Onyx Collective, a premium content brand under Disney Entertainment. At Onyx, Tara’s slate includes Reasonable Doubt, The 1619 Project Docuseries, the Academy Award-winning documentary feature Summer of Soul, and Anthem, produced by Proximity Media and directed by Pete Nicks. Previously, Tara served as president of Disney’s young adult TV network Freeform where she launched Cruel Summer and Single Drunk Female. She had a producing deal at Hulu where she developed projects like The Other Black Girl. She held execut...2023-07-0941 min
On DocumentaryPeter Nicks on Directing "Anthem" and the Oakland TrilogyIn this episode, I talk to Peter Nicks, Emmy Award-winner, Academy Award-nominee, and Director of recently released documentaries "Anthem" (Hulu) and "Stephen Curry: Underrated" (Apple TV +). Peter details his experience directing "Anthem" and his past work on "The Waiting Room," "The Force," and "Homeroom" (the Oakland Trilogy), as well as offering his advice for aspiring filmmakers. "Anthem": www.www.hulu.com/movie/anthem"Stephen Curry: Underrated": www.tv.apple.com/us/movie/stephen-curry-underratedProximity Media: www.proximitymedia.comThank you for listening. Please subscribe to keep up to date with new e...2023-07-0438 min
In ProximityKris Bowers and Pete NicksAnthem is an upcoming documentary streaming on Hulu on June 28th, produced by Proximity Media and our partners, and directed by our head of nonfiction Pete Nicks (Stephen Curry: Underrated, The Waiting Room, The Force, Homeroom). The film features acclaimed composer Kris Bowers (Bridgerton, When They See Us, King Richard), and Grammy-winning music producer Dahi (Travis Scott, Kendrick Lamar, Drake) as they take a musical journey traveling across America to make a new sound, inspired by what our country’s national anthem might be if written in today’s time. On this episode, Pete sits down with Kris to refl...2023-06-2533 min
In ProximityTa-Nehisi Coates and Ryan Coogler (Part 2)The second of a two-part conversation between Ta-Nehisi Coates and Ryan Coogler. Ta-Nehisi is a writer, journalist, and, most recently, host and writer of Proximity Media’s Wakanda Forever: The Official Black Panther Podcast. Ta-Nehisi and Ryan sat down for our show to discuss Ta-Nehisi’s writing career and process. In this second part, Ta-Nehisi shares his writing career and process (1:31) and Ryan breaks down a scene from Creed (22:52). They also discuss Ta-Nehisi's transition from journalism to fiction plus their shared experiences telling Black Panther stories (11:35) and their Prox Recs (26:22).Learn more and read the transcript of this...2023-06-1832 min
In ProximityTa-Nehisi Coates and Ryan Coogler (Part 1)The first of a two-part conversation between Ta-Nehisi Coates and Ryan Coogler. Ta-Nehisi is an author, journalist, and, most recently, host and writer of Proximity Media’s Wakanda Forever: The Official Black Panther Podcast. Ta-Nehisi and Ryan sat down for our show to discuss Ta-Nehisi’s writing journey and influences. In this first part, Ta-Nehisi shares a little bit about his production company Maceo-Lyn (2:30), his early dreams of becoming a rapper, and the impact of hip-hop, and artists like Nas and Tupac, on his and Ryan’s work (6:05), plus the power and criticism of impactful works of art like Illmat...2023-06-1133 min
In ProximityBlitz Bazawule and Ryan CooglerBlitz Bazawule is a filmmaker, musician, visual artist, and author. Born in Ghana and based in New York, his directorial credits include The Burial Of Kojo, Beyoncé's Black Is King, and the upcoming The Color Purple Musical produced by Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Quincy Jones, and Scott Sanders. Blitz speaks with Proximity founder Ryan Coogler about meeting at a TED conference (2:10), Blitz’ transition from musician to filmmaker (7:10), creative rotation (15:50), telling stories across the Black diaspora (19:30), and their Prox Recs (32:11).Learn more and read the transcript of this conversation at ProximityMedia.com.CONNECT WITH PROXIMITY MED...2023-06-0437 min
In ProximityInside Proximity: Working in Film & TVStep inside Proximity Media as our team members discuss topics and answer listener questions about working in film and television at our company. D’Angelo “D’Lo” Louis and Dezi Gallegos sit with Paola Mardo at our office to discuss breaking into the industry (1:40), working at a production company (12:19), and their day-to-day jobs as executives and producers (15:10). They also answer listener questions (19:28) and share their Prox Recs (31:40). Learn more and read the transcript of this conversation at ProximityMedia.com. Welcome to Proximity!Learn more and read the transcript of this conversation at ProximityMedia.com.CONNECT WITH PRO...2023-05-1437 min
In ProximityJamie Carragher and Paola MardoBefore becoming a screenwriter and TV writer on HBO’s Succession, Jamie Carragher was a high school teacher turned graduate arts journalism student at USC Annenberg where he met Paola Mardo, then an aspiring film critic and podcast producer, now head of audio at Proximity Media, producer/executive producer of In Proximity, and host/creator of Long Distance, a narrative podcast and short documentary series about stories in the Filipino diaspora. On this episode, Jamie and Paola discuss navigating unorthodox creative careers including attending journalism school (2:59), how Jamie’s sole Hollywood connection led to a writer’s assistant job (8:14), how an...2023-05-0728 min
In ProximityCharles D. King and Ryan CooglerCharles D. King is the founder and CEO of MACRO, a multi-platform media company representing the voice and perspectives of Black people, indigenous people, and people of color. Some of their projects include Dear Mama, Mudbound, Fences, and Judas and the Black Messiah, produced with Proximity Media and Warner Brothers. Formerly a partner/senior agent at William Morris Endeavor, Charles was the first Black partner in the company’s 100+ year history and the first ever Black partner at any major talent agency. In 2021, when Judas and the Black Messiah was nominated for Best Picture, Charles became part of the fi...2023-04-3043 min
In ProximityNatalie Qasabian and Sev OhanianNatalie Qasabian is an award-winning film producer who has worked on independent and studio films including Searching, Run, and Missing. She is a frequent collaborator of writing partners Aneesh Chaganty and Sev Ohanian. (Aneesh and Sev are previous guests on this podcast – be sure to check out their episode if you haven’t already.) Natalie and Sev are married and they are partners in work and life. They share their meet cute (2:20), how they started working together (6:00), their producing process (17:14), the power of a great email (23:17), and the secret to working successfully with your life partner (30:42).Learn more...2023-04-2337 min
In ProximityPete Nicks and D'Angelo "D'Lo" LouisWhen Proximity’s co-founder and head of nonfiction Pete Nicks and creative executive D’Angelo “D’Lo” Louis met through their friend Ryan Coogler, they connected as Bay Area creatives and through their shared experience of incarceration. Pete is a director and producer whose award-winning films The Waiting Room, The Force, and Homeroom serve as a trilogy of urgent and immersive documentaries that explore health care, criminal justice, and education in Oakland, California. His upcoming documentaries, produced with Proximity Media, include Stephen Curry: Underrated and Anthem. D’Lo is a filmmaker and music manager who got his start as an assistant...2023-04-1638 min
In ProximityRoman Mars and Ryan CooglerProximity founder Ryan Coogler talks all about podcasts with Roman Mars, host and creator of 99% Invisible, a sound-rich narrative podcast about architecture and design. They discuss holding pandemic meetings about the business of podcasting (3:47), Roman’s journey from science to public radio to 99% Invisible (5:10), finding the balance between being an artist and business owner plus why Roman believes a producer is the highest form of worker (9:56), collaborating on the Judas and the Black Messiah Podcast (14:29), the read-to-tape system (18:42), and Prox Recs that include a good coffee table book that will impress your friends and how to make great radio (25:19)....2023-04-0929 min
In ProximityTunji Balogun and Archie DavisFrom assistant desks at Interscope Records to the Def Jam C-suite, Tunji Balogun and Archie Davis share their journey as music industry executives. Tunji is CEO and Chairman of Def Jam Recordings while Archie is Def Jam’s Chief Creative Officer and Proximity Media’s Co-Founder and Co-Head of Music alongside Ludwig Göransson. Tunji was a rapper before transitioning into music marketing and A&R, signing artists like Childish Gambino, SZA, and H.E.R. Archie was a leading architect on the Black Panther and Wakanda Forever soundtracks, the award-winning Wendy’s We Beefin? EP, and the Judas and the...2023-04-0243 min
In ProximityAneesh Chaganty and Sev OhanianGrab your Moleskine and spreadsheets! It’s time for a screenwriting masterclass with writer, director, and producer Aneesh Chaganty and writer, producer, and Proximity founder Sev Ohanian. Aneesh and Sev first broke out with the independent thriller Searching which premiered in 2018 at Sundance where it won several awards and was acquired by Sony Pictures. The film grossed $75 million worldwide and Sev and Aneesh went on to collaborate on the screenplay for Run (2020), the story for the Searching sequel Missing (2023), and an upcoming movie they talk a little bit about on the show. They break down their writing partnership (2:12) and pr...2023-03-2630 min
In ProximityTessa Thompson and Kalia KingTessa Thompson has starred in television shows, independent films, and blockbuster Hollywood movies like Selma, Dear White People, Westworld, Thor: Ragnarok, Thor: Love and Thunder, and the Creed trilogy. She is also a producer and entrepreneur as the founder of the production company Viva Maude. She speaks with Proximity Media’s head of television Kalia King about navigating the ins and outs of the entertainment industry including attending general meetings (1:18), the importance of finding your people (7:50), career transitions from acting to producing (10:37), reality TV (13:47), authentic storytelling (19:10), and their Prox Recs (26:55).Learn more and read the transcript of th...2023-03-1933 min
In ProximityMichael B. Jordan and Ryan CooglerFrom Fruitvale Station to Black Panther to Creed III, Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler’s cinematic partnership has shaped culture and broken box-office records. They reflect on their first meeting for Fruitvale Station (2:41), going to their first boxing match to prep for Creed I (12:39), what they’ve learned from building and running their own production companies (16:14), and their Prox Recs (27:57).Learn more and read the transcript of this conversation at ProximityMedia.com.CREED III is directed by Michael B. Jordan and is now playing only in theaters.CONNECT WITH PROXIMITY MEDIA:Fo...2023-03-1231 minIn ProximityComing March 12th: In ProximityIn Proximity is a podcast about craft, career, and creativity from Proximity Media, the production company whose credits include Creed III, Judas and the Black Messiah, Space Jam: A New Legacy, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever podcast and soundtrack, and more. New episodes drop every Sunday starting March 12th.Learn more and read transcripts at ProximityMedia.com.Follow @ProximityMedia on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.
2023-03-0202 minWakanda Forever: The Official Black Panther PodcastChapter 6: Simone Ledward Boseman, Ryan Coogler, Nate MooreHow did it happen that after decades of being confined to the margins of cinema, this grand myth of Wakanda was weaved out of the history and culture of the “most broken people?” To conclude the story of the making of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Ta-Nehisi Coates returns to the beginning of the journey with producer Nate Moore, and reflects on the ancestor who made it all possible with artist Simone Ledward Boseman and director and co-writer Ryan Coogler.Wakanda Forever: The Official Black Panther Podcast is a production of Proximity Media in collaboration with Marvel Studios and...2023-02-1559 minWakanda Forever: The Official Black Panther PodcastChapter 5: Letitia Wright, Tenoch Huerta, Dr. Gerardo AldanaWhite supremacy, the system which enabled the descendants of Europe to steal an outsized portion of this world’s labor and land, has always been tied to a specious notion of beauty. What does it mean that Wakanda and Talokan give us a beauty created not to justify enslavement but to celebrate freedom? Ta-Nehisi Coates dives deep into the beautiful and complex portrayals of Shuri, Namor, Wakanda, and Talokan with actors Letitia Wright and Tenoch Huerta and cultural consultant Dr. Gerardo Aldana.Wakanda Forever: The Official Black Panther Podcast is a production of Proximity Media in collaboration wi...2023-02-0858 minWakanda Forever: The Official Black Panther PodcastChapter 4: Dominique Thorne, Ruth E. Carter, Ludwig GöranssonEvery film is a machine, a complex device made of people with a myriad of jobs and responsibilities. Ta-Nehisi Coates breaks apart the machinery of Wakanda Forever, zooming into the creative processes of actor Dominique Thorne (Riri Williams), costume designer Ruth E. Carter, and composer Ludwig Göransson. In an episode filled with music from Göransson’s soundtrack and score and some clips from director Ryan Coogler’s audio diaries, we learn more about what it takes to build a film that not only entertains but makes us feel something in the process. Wakanda Forever: The Officia...2023-02-0150 minWakanda Forever: The Official Black Panther PodcastChapter 3: Angela Bassett, Hannah Beachler, Autumn Durald ArkapawBeing on the set of Wakanda Forever was a different kind of filmmaking experience. It was a wake. It was a celebration. It was therapy. Angela Bassett joins Ta-Nehisi Coates to discuss where art met reality in her award-winning performance as Queen Ramonda. Then production designer Hannah Beachler and director of photography Autumn Durald Arkapaw break down how they used grief, joy, and a lot of research to bring the worlds of Wakanda and Talokan to the screen.Wakanda Forever: The Official Black Panther Podcast is a production of Proximity Media in collaboration with Marvel Studios and...2023-01-2542 minWakanda Forever: The Official Black Panther PodcastChapter 2: Kevin Feige, Nate Moore, Ryan Coogler, Joe Robert ColeThe story of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever emerged out of the very real death of Chadwick Boseman, the actor who played T’Challa. But there was an earlier version of the script, a different story written when no one involved in the movie knew that Chadwick was gravely ill. Ta-Nehisi Coates is joined by director and co-writer Ryan Coogler and co-writer Joe Robert Cole to discuss the original screenplay, the changes they needed to make, what makes a Black Panther film, and their special collaboration on both movies. Ta-Nehisi also talks to producers Kevin Feige, President of Marvel Studios, an...2023-01-1858 minWakanda Forever: The Official Black Panther PodcastComing January 18th — Wakanda Forever: The Official Black Panther PodcastFrom Proximity Media in collaboration with Marvel Studios and Marvel Entertainment, Wakanda Forever: The Official Black Panther Podcast is an intimate look at the making of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Written and hosted by Ta-Nehisi Coates, the series features personal stories and intimate conversations with the cast and crew including Ryan Coogler, Letitia Wright, Angela Bassett, Tenoch Huerta, Dominique Thorne, Ludwig Göransson, Hannah Beachler, Autumn Durald Arkapaw, Ruth E. Carter, Kevin Feige, Nate Moore, Joe Robert Cole, and Dr. Gerardo Aldana. The first episode is out now. The rest of the series debuts on Wednesday, January 18th...2023-01-0404 minWakanda Forever: The Official Black Panther PodcastChapter 1: Ryan CooglerTa-Nehisi Coates speaks with Ryan Coogler about the journey from Black Panther to Wakanda Forever and the loss of his lead actor and friend Chadwick Boseman.Wakanda Forever: The Official Black Panther Podcast is a production of Proximity Media in collaboration with Marvel Studios and Marvel Entertainment.The series is written and hosted by Ta-Nehisi Coates. Produced by Paola Mardo. Executive Producers are Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, and Paola Mardo. The film score is composed by Ludwig Göransson.Story editing by James Kim. 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The Chit ChatThe Movie Club - Space Jam The New Legacy (2021) S3E33Get your nostalgia glasses ready. Trae and Ben assemble a team of...well themselves, to tackle whether or not this new Space Jam can even hold a candle to the OG...or whether it even has too. What do you think?
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