Michael B. Jordan's Killmonger costume from Black Panther on display...

With Michael B. Jordan's 'Erik "Killmonger" Stevens' or 'N'Jadaka' the son of 'N'Jobu' (and cousin of 'King T'Challa') the Marvel Cinematic Universe finally gets a well rounded villain, with clear motivations and purpose. In addition to his family history, this movie version of the Black Panther's arch-enemy was also given a past in which he was trained in black-ops, intent on killing T'Challa and claiming the throne of Wakanda for himself and using its advanced weaponry to takeover the world.

Erik Killmonger costume worn by Michael B. Jordan

in Black Panther

Killmonger obtains his African mask at a heist at a British Museum with 'Ulysses Klaue' when they are stealing Wakandan vibranium which is part of an African historical exhibit, adding it to his military-inspired tactical vest and camo fatigues look.

Ruth Carter was Costume Designer on Ryan Coogler's box office juggernaut and you can also check out Killmonger's Black Panther camouflage costume and more wardrobe from the Marvel Studios film on display.

This costume was photographed on display as part of a larger Black Panther costume exhibit at Hollywood's El Capitan Theatre on February 23, 2018. Stay tuned for even more looks from the movie in the days to come.

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Black Panther's Erik Killmonger movie costume on display...

In the Black Panther solo movie, Chadwick Boseman's 'T'Challa' returns to the isolated, technically advanced African nation of Wakanda to claim the throne as king but he's challenged by a number of enemy forces, including Michael B. Jordan's 'Erik Killmonger'.

Original Erik Killmonger costume worn by Michael B. Jordan

in Black Panther

From the looks of things, it appears that one of the Black Panther's arch-foes has gotten hold of one of his high-tech Vibranium-laced catsuits, although this version has a fantastic camouflage look to it with gold accents.

Andy Park was Concept Artist and Ruth E. Carter Costume Designer on Ryan Coogler's solo Black Panther movie.

Come back soon for even more costumes from the new Marvel Studios movie photographed on display at ArcLight Hollywood cinema on January 19, 2018, plus check out the Black Panther movie costume exhibit from Disney's D23 Expo 2017.

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10 screen-worn masks from the movies and TV on display...

With lots of free time on my hands with no movies to watch at the cinema and not madly rushing around store to find Christmas presents this year, I've been scouring my photo archives to see what delights I could unearth from years gone by to entertain myself. With masks in the news so much in the last ten months of the pandemic, enjoy this collection of ten screen-worn masks from the big and small screen on display at cinemas, theme parks and museums in years past.

Minotaur mask from Immortals

First up is this amazing barbed wire bull mask mask from the 2011 fantasy film, Immortals, which saw Henry Cavill's mortal champion 'Thesesus' chosen by the Greek Gods to battle Mickey Rourke's 'King Hyperion' and his 'Minotaur' henchman (played by Robert Maillet).

Eiko Ishioka was Costume Designer on the Immortals and this fierce mask was photographed on display at ArcLight Hollywood cinema in October 2017.

Lion mask from The Masked Singer

From bulls to lions, and this golden mask was worn by Rumer Willis in the first season of the U.S. version of The Masked Singer.

Marina Toybina was the Emmy-nominated Costume Designer on the costumed celebrity singing competition and this creation was photographed on display at Downtown L.A.'s FIDM Museum & Galleries in August 2019.

Blue Spirit mask from The Last Airbender

Back in 2010, M. Night Shyamalan tried to bring a live-action version of Avatar: The Last Airbender to the big screen. Noah Ringer was cast as the elemental master 'Aang' and Dev Patel played 'Prince Zuko' of the Fire Nation (and wore this 'Blue Spirit' mask) trying to enslave the Water Tribes and Earth Kingdom.

Judianna Makovsky was Costume Designer on this film adapted from the first season of Nickelodeon's animated series and this mask was captured on display at ArcLight Hollywood alongside other costumes and props from The Last Airbender in July 2010.

Erik Killmonger tribal mask from Black Panther

In 2018's cultural phenomenon, Black Panther, Michael B. Jordan's villainous 'Erik Killmonger' steals this African tribal mask during a heist on a London museum.

Ruth E. Carter was the Oscar-winning Costume Designer on the Marvel Studios superhero film shining a spotlight on Chadwick Boseman's king of Wakanda, and this outfit and more Black Panther movie costumes were photographed on display at Hollywood's El Capitan Theatre in February 2018.

Dark Elf mask from Thor: The Dark World

Keeping to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and this Dark Elf mask and dagger were featured in 2013's Thor: The Dark World, in which Chris Hemsworth's God of Thunder faced off against Christopher Eccleston's Dark Elf, 'Malekith', ruler of Svartalfheim.

Wendy Partridge was Costume Designer on Thor's movie sequel in which the Dark Elves wore these sinister masks. This example was photographed on display at Marvel's Treasures of Asgard temporary exhibit at Disneyland in November 2013.

Catwoman mask from The Dark Knight Rises

It's no surprise that masks feature heavily in comic book adaptations and in 2012's The Dark Knight Rises, Anne Hathaway sported this high-tech mask as the cat burglar, 'Catwoman'.

Lindy Hemming was Costume Designer on all three installments of Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy and this mask and accompanying cat-suit was snapped exhibited at ArcLight Hollywood in July 2012.

Bane mask from Batman & Robin

Keeping to Batman foes, and 1997's Batman & Robin featured a very different 'Bane' to Tom Hardy's incarnation featured in The Dark Knight Rises.

Pro-wrestler Jeep Swenson played the henchman of Uma Thurman's 'Poison Ivy' in Joel Schumacher's movie sequel and wore this more comic book-inspired mask, which was on display at Warner Bros. Studios VIP Tour Museum in July 2014.

Deadshot mask from Suicide Squad

A few years later and Will Smith's 'Deadshot' mask with monocle was on display at the same museum location from the 2016 movie, Suicide Squad.

Kate Hawley was Costume Designer on the DC Comics movie about a group of assassins, mercenaries and supervillains working for a shadowy government agency in exchange for a reduction in their prison sentences.

Enik the Altrusian mask from Land of the Lost

In 2009 Will Ferrell starred in a big screen remake of Sid and Marty Krofft's 1974 television series, Land of the Lost.

This prosthetic head from the movie was worn by John Boylan as 'Erik the Altrusian', leader of the 'Sleestak' lizard humanoids and photographed on display at Universal Studios Hollywood theme park in April 2011.

Venetian masquerade masks from Eyes Wide Shut

And finally for this assortment of screen-worn masks, this quintet of Venetian masquerade ball masks were featured in 1999's erotic psychological mystery drama from director Stanley Kubrik, Eyes Wide Shut.

Marit Allen was Costume Designer on this film starring Nicole Kidman (who wears the feathered mask) and Tom Cruise, and these masks were photographed at Stanley Kubrick's exhibit at L.A.'s County Museum of Art in January 2013.

I hope you've enjoyed these cinematic and TV treasures. Stay safe this festive season and make sure you wear an appropriate mask to protect yourself and others.

Men's Halloween costume ideas for 2018 from the big and small screen...

If like me you've been too busy to organise your Halloween costume so far this year, then maybe this selection of costumes from the movies and television from the past twelve months will help provide some inspiration if you're struggling with ideas. Here are ten looks from the worlds of sci-fi, superheroes, comedy and musicals to fire your imagination.

Black Panther

If you want to feel like a king this Halloween then maybe you should dress as the box office-smashing 'Black Panther'. Obviously you'll need to look as buff as Chadwick Boseman as the Wakandan warrior in this high-tech catsuit designed by Ryan Meinerding and Ruth E. Carter for the Marvel Studios movie.

Killmonger

But if you're feeling a bit villainous, then maybe you're more inspired by Michael B. Jordan's 'Erik Killmonger' costume. And if this look from the solo Black Panther movie isn't for you, then maybe his Golden Jaguar catsuit would make more of an impact prowling the streets this Halloween.

Black Lightning

From African royalty to African-American superheroes fighting crime in the gritty city streets and DC Comics 'Black Lightning' would certainly stand out with his illuminated suit from the show's first season designed by Laura Jean Shannon and built by Creative character Engineering.

And before you say it's too complicated a look, I'll remind you of previous Halloweens when characters from Tron: Legacy stalked the city streets in their glowing costumes.

Deadpool

If you're holding out for an anti-hero this year, then maybe 'Wade Wilson' aka the fourth wall-breaking, potty-mouthed 'Deadpool' is the comic book character for you. Kurt and Bart designed the Merc with a Mouth's costume worn by Ryan Reynolds in his R-Rated sequel set in the X-Men universe.

Han Solo

Meanwhile fans of sci-fi action set in a galaxy far, far away may like to dress up as a young 'Han Solo' this year. Glyn Dillon and David Crossman were the designers of Alden Ehrenreich's smuggling scoundrel costume in this Star Wars prequel origin story.

Lando Calrissian

And if you fancy yourself a more flamboyant, roguish gambler, then maybe the younger version of 'Lando Calrissian' from Solo: A Star Wars Story would appeal, especially if you could emulate Donald Glover's enigmatic swagger.

Thor

This Halloween you may want to channel the power of the God of Thunder and sport Thor's Asgardian armour from Avengers: Infinity War. Judianna Makovsky was Costume Designer of the costume worn by Chris Hemsworth in the epic Avengers installment.

Officer K

Sci-fi fans could channel Ryan Gosling's 'Officer K' this Halloween with this futuristic fashion worn by the Replicant law enforcer in Blade Runner 2049 designed by Renée April.

P. T. Barnhum

And if you wanted to step back in time, then maybe this period ringleader costume worn by Hugh Jackman as 'P. T. Barnhum' in The Greatest Showman would be up your alley, which was designed by Ellen Mirojnick.

Professor Shelly Oberon

Plus for those with an advert our heart, then maybe this safari-themed look sported by Jack Black as game avatar 'Professor Shelly Oberon' in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle would work.

If this outfit designed by Laura Jean Shannon is not your cup of tea, then maybe Kevin Hart's Jumanji costume with its over-sized backpack could provide some comic relief this Halloween.

Still stumped for ideas? Maybe some older movie and TV costumes will help with your look this witching season.

Plus for even more ideas you can also check out all my previous Halloween looks from recent years, plus other on-the-street costumes from West Hollywood's annual Halloween festivities.

T'Challa, Nakia and Okoye costumes from Black Panther on display...

Already grossing over $921 million at the box office worldwide, Marvel Studios solo Black Panther movie starring Chadwick Boseman as the titular hero is on track to become the next $1 billion blockbuster smash. Surely Ryan Coogler's radical superhero movie will be a top pick for next year's Oscars, especially for Ruth Carter's Costume Design for which she not only helped create superhero suits, but distinct looks for all the Wakandan tribes, warriors and citizens.

Black Panther movie costume

Ryan Meinerding, Head of Marvel Studios Visual Development provided Ruth Carter with the illustration for the Black Panther's sleek new nanite suit and she was the Costume Designer responsible for bringing it to life and adding the triangular detail to the Eurojersey material to give it an African tribal feel for its Wakandan heritage.

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This Blank Panther suit was photographed along with other costumes from the film at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood on February 23, 2018.

Plus be sure to check out what his catsuit may have looked like if he'd chosen the other necklace in his sister 'Shuri's' lab and take a look at Erik Killmonger's camouflage Black Panther suit.

King T'Challa costume worn by Chadwick Boseman

in Black Panther

Chadwick Boseman also wears this royal purple outfit as 'King T'Challa' when 'Killmonger' challenges him in the Wakandan council throne room.

Okoye costume worn by Danai Gurira

in Black Panther

The Walking Dead's Dania Gurira plays the fearless general of Wakanda's elite spear-wielding all-female fighting force and royal guard, the Dora Milaje.

For the armoured designs for the Dora Milaje Visual Concept Designer Anthony Francisco drew inspiration from his Phillipino upbringing and the Igorot ethic group in the designs, with the stacked neck rings inspired by the Ndebele tribe of South Africa and the deep red referencing the Maasi warriors from Southern Kenya and Northern Tanzania.

Ruth Carter brought the looks to life with gold and silver armour created by jewelry designers, with gold signifying seniority, whilst hand-tooled leather harnesses and beaded tabards were made by craftsmen in South Africa.

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Nakia costume worn by Lupita Nyong'o
in Black Panther

Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o plays Wakanda's spy and the love of T'Challa, 'Nakia', and belongs to the River Tribe.

Green is her signature colour and this is the ceremonial costume she wears at Warrior Falls for T'Challa's coronation and the shell, bead and leaf inspired look is based in part on the Suri of Ethiopia.

If you like these amazing looks, be sure to see more fantastic Black Panther movie costumes on display at ArcLight Hollywood cinema and Disney's D23 Expo 2017.

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