STACK #164 June 2018

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Hero. Legend. King. BLACK PANTHER

Release Date: 30/05/18 Format:

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Crowning of a New King The Hidden Kingdom Revealed Wakanda Revealed: Exploring the Technology The Warriors Within Gag Reel Deleted Scene From Page to Screen: A Roundtable Discussion Marvel Studios: The First Ten Years – Connecting the Universe Exclusive Sneak Peek at Ant- Man and the Wasp Audio Commentary With Director Ryan Coogler

When we last encountered T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, his father T’Chaka had just been assassinated, leaving him with not only the mantle of protector Black Panther, but also King of Wakanda. At the end of Captain America: Civil War , T’Challa returns home to the African nation to take up his new role as ruler. Possessing advanced

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tests his bonds to family, and it’s the women who carry this film, assisting the Black Panther to decide what is right. Wakanda itself is a beautifully realised world – a haven of futuristic tech and traditional African tribal culture; it’s like Marvel has raided the costume department of The Lion King stage production! This is a unique and groundbreaking entry in the MCU, anchored by committed performances and the vision of director Ryan Coogler ( Creed ). AK (See page 24)

technology and shielded from the outside world, Wakanda is the source of Vibranium – the strongest metal on Earth. When word hits that Ulysses Klau (Andy Serkis), the only man ever to have broken into Wakanda, is again on the hunt for Vibranium, the tribes and their warriors must band together to protect the secrecy of the nation. The strength of Black Panther lies in its character building. T’Challa’s position of power

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Captain America: Civil War

Her legend begins. TOMB RAIDER

Release Date: 20/06/18

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Tomb Raider: Uncovered – featurette

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The Tomb Raider movies starring Angelina Jolie were based on the earlier video games, whereas this reboot – with Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft – is based on the 2013 iteration. It’s also closer in tone and spirit to the Indiana Jones adventures than the Jolie films, and that’s a good thing. Lara is a simple girl. She boxes at the local gym to keep fit and earns her small keep by running food deliveries. She’s

Alicia Vikander added 12 pounds of muscle over four months prior to filming. She wanted the character to be as realistic as possible, and also did some of her own stunts. Duncan Airlie James, who plays Lara’s trainer Terry, is a former six-time world Thai Kickboxing champion and K-1 fighter.

led by rival archaeologist Mathias Vogel (Walton Goggins) – intent on raiding the tomb of an evil queen. Vikander’s Lara is very different from her game counterpart and Jolie’s portrayal; more vulnerable, but just as agile when it comes to fighting off mercenaries, dodging booby traps, and taking leaps of faith. Invested with an old school, Raiders of the Lost Ark flavour, Lara’s return is one of the better video game adaptations of late. AC

barely getting by and could really do with the money left behind by her father, Lord Richard Croft (Dominic West). However, using that inheritance would also mean accepting that her dad is never coming back. He left years ago on a ‘work trip’ and hasn’t been seen since. Lara decides to prove once and for all that he’s still alive, embarking on an adventure that takes her to an island of treasure hunters –

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