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Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
'Eyes of Wakanda' to release Friday on Disney+
July 28 (UPI) -- Disney+ is teasing the upcoming limited animated series Eyes of Wakanda, which arrives on the streamer Friday. In the preview released Monday, viewers are introduced to Wakanda's network of secret spies who carry out important missions. Wakanda was introduced into the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Ryan Coogler's Black Panther films. The four episodes in Eyes of Wakanda "follows the adventures of brave Wakandan War Dogs of the secret organization the Hatut Zeraze throughout history. In this globe-trotting adventure, they must carry out dangerous missions to retrieve Vibranium artifacts lost to the world," an official synopsis reads. The series is premiering than initially anticipated, Deadline reports, after it was scheduled to debut on Aug. 6, then Aug. 27. The voice cast includes Winnie Harlow, Cress Williams, Patricia Belcher, Harry Herron, Adam Gold, Lynn Whitfield, Jacques Colimon, Jona Xiao, Isaac Robinson-Smith, Gary Anthony Williams, Zeke Alton, Steve Toussaint and Anika Noni Rose. Solve the daily Crossword
3 days ago
- Entertainment
'Eyes of Wakanda' trailer explores adventures of Wakandan warriors: Watch here
The trailer for " Eyes of Wakanda" is here. Ahead of its Disney+ debut later this week, Marvel released a trailer for the upcoming animated series. The new series "follows the adventures of brave Wakandan warriors (the Hatut Zaraze) throughout history," according to a press release. "In this globe-trotting adventure, the heroes must carry-out dangerous missions to retrieve Vibranium artifacts from the enemies of Wakanda." Voices featured in the new series include Winnie Harlow, Cress Williams, Patricia Belcher, Larry Herron, Adam Gold, Lynn Whitfield, Jacques Colimon, Jona Xiao, Isaac Robinson-Smith, Gary Anthony Williams, Zeke Alton, Steve Toussaint and Anika Noni Rose. It is directed and executive produced by Todd Harris. "Eyes of Wakanda" follows the Ryan Coogler-directed film, " Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," which was the sequel to the 2018 film "Black Panther." "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" followed Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett), Shuri (Letitia Wright), M'Baku (Winston Duke), Okoye (Danai Gurira) and the Dora Milaje as they fought "to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T'Challa's death." The cast also included Florence Kasumba, Dominique Thorne, Michaela Coel, Mabel Cadena, Alex Livanalli, Tenoch Huerta -- who plays Namor, king of a hidden undersea nation -- and more. All four episodes of the new Marvel series will arrive on Disney+ on Aug. 1.
Newsweek
3 days ago
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- Newsweek
'Eyes of Wakanda' - Everything We Know So Far
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors In different stages of production since 2021, "Eyes of Wakanda" is finally almost here. The series debuts on Disney+ soon, showcasing different Wakandan heroes across the centuries. Read More: 'The Fantastic Four' Smashes 'Superman' Box Office Record What is "Eyes of Wakanda" about? When and where can you watch it? Is the series even canon? We've got the answers to these questions and more. Disney+'s "Eyes of Wakanda." Disney+'s "Eyes of Wakanda." DISNEY What Is 'Eyes of Wakanda' About? Most of "Eyes of Wakanda" is an espionage story following members of the Hatut Zaraze, whose name translates to "Dogs of War." It's Wakanda's own clandestine CIA-like agency, focusing mostly on making sure the country's vibranium artifacts stay out of foreign hands. Showrunner Todd Harris told Entertainment Weekly, "When an inciting incident releases some of these things into the wild, they've got to, in a very hush hush kind of way, make sure that these things don't turn into a bigger problem. We saw what happened when one disc got into the hands of one Super Soldier — it changed the course of the world." Is There A Trailer For 'Eyes of Wakanda'? A trailer for "Eyes of Wakanda" released on Monday, July 28, days before the series premiere. You can watch the trailer below. Who Is In 'Eyes of Wakanda'? According to IMDb, the cast of "Eyes of Wakanda" includes: Cress Williams Anika Noni Rose Gary Anthony Williams Lynn Whitfield Steve Toussaint Jona Xiao Winnie Harlow Zeke Alton Danai Gurira Walles Hamonde Aidan Bristow Gabriel Burrafato Also, Entertainment Weekly has named Jacques Colimon as part of the voice cast. What Timeline Does 'Eyes of Wakanda' Take Place In? Most of Marvel's animated Disney+ offerings have taken place outside of the "sacred timeline," i.e. Earth-616. "What If...?," "Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man," and "X-Men '97" have all taken place outside of the main continuity of the MCU. "Eyes of Wakanda" is different. The series takes place within Earth-616 and is considered canonical to the sacred timeline, where most of the movies and live-action series have taken place. Where Can You Watch 'Eyes of Wakanda'? "Eyes of Wakanda" will stream on Disney+. How Many Episodes of 'Eyes of Wakanda' Will There Be? "Eyes of Wakanda" will consist of a total of four episodes. When Does 'Eyes of Wakanda' Release? All four episodes of "Eyes of Wakanda" hit Disney+ on Friday, August 1st. Will There Be a Season 2 for 'Eyes of Wakanda'? So far, "Eyes of Wakanda" has been officially referred to as a limited series and there is no word on plans for a Season 2. More Comics News: 'Fantastic Four' Star Wants A Spider-Man Team-Up 'Fantastic Four' Early Reactions Are Overwhelmingly One-Sided John Malkovich Cut From 'The Fantastic Four'
Geek Culture
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Culture
Disney+ Series 'Eyes of Wakanda' Teaser Reveals Giant Spy Storyline In Breathtaking Visuals
Marvel Studios has debuted the first teaser for the upcoming Disney+ series, Eyes of Wakanda , giving fans a glimpse into the new show produced by Ryan Coogler, director of Black Panther (2018) and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022). 'Wakanda is a kingdom of many secrets,' the voiceover announces as the visually striking animation flashes across the screen. The 31-second video offers glimpses into the history of the fictional African country, showing the different great warriors through the ages. The animated series is graced by a high-profile voice ensemble with Cress Williams ( Black Lightning ) voicing the Lion, Winnie Harlow ( America's Next Top Model ) voicing Noni, as well as other confirmed voice actors including Gary Anthony Williams ( The Boondocks ), Anika Noni Rose ( Princess and the Frog) , Lynn Whitfield ( Greenleaf ), Steve Toussaint ( House of the Dragon ), Zeke Alton ( The Callisto Protocol ), Jona Xiao ( Raya and the Last Dragon ), Walles Hamonde ( Beetlejuice ), Aidan Bristow ( American Horror Story ), Gabriel Burrafato ( The Lincoln Lawyer ), Patricia Belcher ( Good Luck Charlie ), Larry Herron ( NCIS ), Adam Gold ( Game of Thrones: Kingsroad ), Jacques Colimon ( The Society ), and Isaac Robinson-Smith ( X-Men '97 ). Danai Gurira ( The Walking Dead ) is also set to reprise her role as Okoye. Eyes of Wakanda (2025) In an exclusive interview with Entertainment Weekly, showrunner Todd Harris explained his vision of 'the interconnectivity of Marvel with the interconnectivity of history along with the interconnectivity of the human story'. According to Harris, the Disney+ series will showcase a large-scale espionage story that echoes through time, painting a thrilling spy story in the mysterious and grand backdrop that is Wakanda. Additionally, Harris revealed that the story will involve the Hatut Zaraze, which means 'Dogs of War' in the Wakandan language – an intelligence defence division that embarks on covert operations to discreetly retrieve Vibranium artefacts from the nation's adversaries. Eyes of Wakanda (2025) The production team has also revealed that the show will not only feature Wakandan operatives, but prominent characters such as Iron Fist will make appearances. With an exciting and potentially international lineup of characters that are poised to take the screen, fans can certainly look forward to a deeper and fascinating glimpse into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, in a series that Harris has touted to be a 'globe-trotting adventure'. Eyes of Wakanda will premiere on 27 August 2025 on Disney+. Conversation with Ting Wei is like chatting with a weird AI bot programmed only with One Piece lore and theories, sitcom quotes and other miscellaneous pop culture references. When he's not sleeping, he's highly likely reading manga. In fact, the only thing he reads more than manga is the Bible, and it's honestly pretty close. Black Panther Disney+ Eyes of Wakanda Ryan Coogler
Geek Tyrant
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Marvel Reveals First Episode Details From EYES OF WAKANDA Series Which Is Set Thousands of Years Ago — GeekTyrant
Marvel Animation debuted the first episode of its upcoming series Eyes of Wakanda at this week's Annecy Animation Festival. Director Todd Harris introduced the episode, titled 'Into the Lion's Den,' before a Q&A session on the morning of June 9. Harris, previously a story artist for Marvel on Black Panther and its sequel Wakanda Forever , said the show followed an 'anthology adjacent' format. The episode, the first of four in the series, is set in 1260 B.C., and turns on a Wakandan secret agent, a disgraced former Dora Milaje named Noni (played by Winnie Harlow), as she pursues a man by the moniker of 'Lion' (Cress Williams). Lion has defected from the Wakandan guard in order to run a band of pirates, and has stolen technology from Wakanda in order to found his own kingdom. Noni finds him in Crete, where Lion's crew of pirates, assembled from fighters from around the world, are currently pillaging and enslaving a town. Each of the 30-minute episodes will take place across different time periods, following different artefacts taken. But there is some continuity, as the impact of the Lion's actions will apparently be felt across all of that time. Harris also teased some form of familiar Marvel characters making appearances: 'There will be an Iron Fist in here, and not the Iron Fist you expect.' There are other familiar touches, such as recollections of Ryan Coogler's original 'Black Panther' in the dialogue and the visual design, but Harris notes that 'it was never my goal to make 'another one,' my goal was to make something new.' Harris describes the fictional country, first depicted in Marvel Comics, as if ' Star Trek got dropped in the middle of Africa, but was excited to explore the principles that keep such a nation preserved for as long as it has. Eyes of Wakanda intends to explore how the culture and tactics of Wakandans evolve as it introduces new characters in new time periods, but also the 'stillness' which lies at its heart, as Wakanda seeks to remain isolated and resist 'over-expansion.' 'Stillness is a difficult thing, and Wakanda by definition has remained the same,' the director says. 'Staying still against the current takes energy – so what are they willing to do to remain that way, to not over-expand?' Eyes of Wakanda is set to premiere on August 6, 2025 on Disney+. Are you looking forward to checking out this fresh new take on the stories of Wakanda? via: Variety
