AUTHOR: Mike Hughes



Record Breaking ‘Black Panther’ Now the Third Film Ever to Cross $700 Million Domestically

Yesterday, the 2018 Marvel blockbuster Black Panther reached the $700 million milestone at the domestic box office, joining Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Avatar as the only movies to ever do so.  After its February 16th debut at $242.1 million and historic second weekend gross of $111.7 million, Black Panther has impressively sustained popularity at the box office for Record Breaking ‘Black Panther’ Now the Third Film Ever to Cross $700 Million Domestically

Disney’s New Streaming Service Gives Ricky Strauss Creative Oversight

As many know, Disney is rolling out a new streaming service similar to Netflix that is making waves in the entertainment industry. Following that pattern, Disney has surprised Hollywood once again by assigning Ricky Strauss creative oversight of programming as President of Content and Marketing for Disney’s streaming service. Rising through the ranks at Disney, Disney’s New Streaming Service Gives Ricky Strauss Creative Oversight

‘American Idol’ Will Kick Off Its Nationwide Bus Tour Auditions at Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World Resort’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex will host American Idol’s first audition on Saturday, August 25th. This audition will kick off the newest season of American Idol as the judges tour over 20 cities, searching for the next singing sensation. Contestants traveling to Disney World to audition will also have the ‘American Idol’ Will Kick Off Its Nationwide Bus Tour Auditions at Walt Disney World

‘Incredibles 2’ Reaches $1 Billion Mark In Global Box Office Sales

Incredibles 2, Pixar’s latest box office smash, crossed the $1 billion mark in worldwide box office sales yesterday. Debuting at a record-breaking $182.7 million in its first weekend, Incredibles 2 is still reaching milestones over a month after its June 15th release. Earning $574 million domestically and $430.9 million internationally, Incredibles 2 has become Disney’s 18th billion-dollar ‘Incredibles 2’ Reaches $1 Billion Mark In Global Box Office Sales

Disney Vacation Club Members Will Get Early Access To Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Disney Vacation Club Members and their guests are now able to enter the Magic Kingdom up to 2 hours earlier than the general public for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. For the first time, DVC Members are able to celebrate the annual festival as early as 2 p.m., while regular guests with an event ticket are Disney Vacation Club Members Will Get Early Access To Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

SeaWorld Orlando Offers Biggest Ever ‘Christmas in July’ Sale

Guests visiting SeaWorld Orlando for this year’s Christmas Celebration can experience huge savings through the “Christmas in July” sale, offering the largest discounts to date. This sale is the latest of a string of discounts SeaWorld Orlando has been publicizing to increase park traffic. Visitors can enter the park for only $59, save 30% on SeaWorld Orlando Offers Biggest Ever ‘Christmas in July’ Sale

Disney Dreamers Academy Opens Applications Through October 31st

Walt Disney World’s Disney Dreamers Academy is an annual, all-expenses-paid mentoring program that helps 100 selected high school students kickstart their career goals and pursue their dreams. The upcoming Disney Dreamers Academy will take place from March 21st – 24th, 2019 and is bringing in Steve Harvey and Essence Magazine. Disney Dreamers Academy has been Disney Dreamers Academy Opens Applications Through October 31st

Is Epcot the New Hollywood Studios?

Over the last few years, Hollywood Studios has been widely criticized as Walt Disney World’s worst park. “There’s only 4 attractions, it’s a half-day park at best.” People even argued that Disney should charge a discounted price for park tickets. Hollywood Studios closed many attractions and completely changed its identity, turning from an inside look Is Epcot the New Hollywood Studios?

Duffy’s New Friend ‘Olu Will Be Added to Aulani Merchandise on July 27th

Duffy the Disney Bear’s newest friend ‘Olu is making his global debut at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa with a line of exclusive merchandise on July 27th. According to Disney Parks Blog, this is how Duffy and his new bestie ‘Olu met: As Mickey and Duffy sailed the islands on a quest to find the Duffy’s New Friend ‘Olu Will Be Added to Aulani Merchandise on July 27th

Marvel Teams Up with Bo Bridges to Launch “Hidden Heroes Collection”

Marvel recently collaborated with renowned action photographer Bo Bridges to create a line of photo-real limited edition fine art and wall art featuring Marvel’s heroes and villains. Bridges is famous for his vast portfolio of exhilarating action shots and movie posters. Marvel is translating his innate ability into an exciting project that rips Marvel characters Marvel Teams Up with Bo Bridges to Launch “Hidden Heroes Collection”