'Black Panther' Slashes Box Office for Fifth Straight Weekend; Imagineering Job Opens for Wonders of Life Pavilion

'Black Panther' Slashes Box Office for Fifth Straight Weekend:

One of the quickest films ever to top $1 billion globally, "Black Panther" slashed its way to number 1 at the box office domestically for the fifth straight weekend. The film is expected to bring in another $27 million this weekend topping Warner Bros. "Tomb Raider" which is intended to rack in $22 million for the weekend. 

Since its release in mid-February the film has brought in $605 million domestically and $1.183 billion worldwide. It is the first film since "Avatar" to top the box office for 5 straight weeks, in which that film topped the box office for 7 straight weeks in 2009. 

"Black Panther" is playing on 3,834 screens in the United States. There is no telling when "Black Panther" will relinquish its hold on number 1 at the box office. 

Source: Forbes

Imagineering Job Opens for Wonders of Life Pavilion:

Just a few weeks ago, Walt Disney executives and Imagineers were seen looking at the former Wonders of Life Pavilion. It was then later discovered that the pavilion which has housed many of Epcot's Festival Centers for years since the pavilion/attractions closed would no longer be home to the Festival Center. Over the last few weeks, rumors have been swirling about what could possibly be going in the pavilion. 

Yesterday, a job in Imagineering for the interior of the Wonders of Life pavilion opened. Requirement for the job titled “Interior Designer – EC Wonder of Life" include, 3 years experience with Walt Disney Imagineering or another architecture or interior design firm and commercial design experience primarily in the Retail or Hospitality sectors. 

One of the main responsibilities of the job will be the “design and production of a shop/restaurant or attraction” under the direction of a Senior or Principal Interior Designer. Additional responsibilities of the job will include the development of varied Interior Design project work at all stages of assigned projects from concept, feasibility or schematic design, through the preparation of construction documentation in accordance with established departmental and divisional quality standards. The candidate will also support the implementation of the design intent as a member of the project design team, and ensure that the interior design intent is achieved by successfully integrating design with allied disciplines, such as architecture, lighting, graphics, structural engineering, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing.

Whether we are going to be seeing the development of the space-themed restaurant that was announced at D23 in July or even a rumored Black Panther-themed pavilion (a mini Wakanda), something is happening in the former Wonders of Life pavilion. We just may soon find out what is actually going in there. 

Source: WDW News Today

Black Panther Meet & Greet Coming to Disney California Adventure in 2018

Marvel's "Black Panther" hits theaters February 16, 2018 but guests visiting Disney California Adventure in 2018 will get to meet the king of Wakanda himself. Black Panther will meet with guests for a limited time. More details on the meet & greet will be released in the future.

“Black Panther” follows T’Challa who, after the death of his father, the King of Wakanda, returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation to succeed to the throne and take his rightful place as king. But when a powerful old enemy reappears, T’Challa’s mettle as king — and Black Panther — is tested when he is drawn into a formidable conflict that puts the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at risk. Faced with treachery and danger, the young king must rally his allies and release the full power of Black Panther to defeat his foes and secure the safety of his people and their way of life.

 "Black Panther" swings into theaters this coming February. Check out the trailer below:

Ultimate Disney Christmas Vacation Package Announced; VIDEO: New 'Black Panther' Trailer Released

Ultimate Disney Christmas Vacation Package Announced:

Walt Disney World has introduced a special vacation package for the Ultimate Disney Christmas Vacation. Guests must arrive on December 21, 2017 and depart on December 26, 2017. This package is full of ultimate holiday fun and exclusive experiences that no-one else will get. Here are the details of the package:

• December 21, 2017 – One ticket per person in your party to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom Park
• December 22, 2017 – Access to special nighttime Extra Magic Hours at Pandora – The World of Avatar within Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
• December 23, 2017 – A special holiday Character experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
• December 24, 2017 – An invitation to a special Christmas Eve dinner celebration at Epcot
• December 25, 2017 – A special holiday gift delivered to your Disney Resort hotel room

This offer starts at $139 per person per night for a family of four at a select Deluxe, Deluxe Villa, Moderate, or Value Resort at Walt Disney World. A 4-day park hopper and ticket to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is included in the package deal. The package is limited and must be booked by December 10, 2017. 

VIDEO: New "Black Panther" Released:

A new "Black Panther" trailer has arrived from Marvel this morning. The film which stars Chadwick Boseman as the Black Panther is set to hit theaters February 16, 2018. A new poster was also released for the film along with the trailer:

First Teaser Trailer for "Black Panther" Released; "Cars 3" Just 5 Days Away

First Teaser Trailer for Marvel's "Black Panther" Released:

Marvel's "Black Panther" doesn't hit theaters until 2018, but on Friday we got a look at the first poster as well as the first teaser trailer of the film.

Black Panther is directed by Ryan Coogler, and stars Chadwick Boseman as T’challa, successor to the throne of of Wakanda. Upon his return, he faces an enemy and conflict that jeopardizes not only Wakanda but the entire world. Black Panther also stars Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, Angela Bassett, Forest Whitaker, and Andy Serkis.

Check out the trailer below:

Marvel's "Black Panther" slashes into theaters February 16, 2018.

"Cars 3" is Just 5 Days Away:

The excitement is racing in as "Cars 3" is just 5 days away from racing into theaters. The other day while I was in Walt Disney World. The final trailer for the film was released called, "The Limit." Check it out below:

"Cars 3" races into theaters this Friday, June 16.

Production Begins on Marvel's "Black Panther"; NFL Players Announced for Pro Bowl Parade

Production Begins on Marvel's Black Panther:

Exciting news from Marvel today in that they have begun production on "Black Panther." It will be directed by Ryan Coogler (Creed). Coogler co-wrote the screenplay with Joe Robert Cole (The People v O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story). "Black Panther" will be produced by Kevin Feige with Louis D'Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Nate Moore, Jeffrey Chernov, and Stan Lee serving as executive producers. 

The film will bring back Chadwick Boseman returning as the Black Panther, Michael B. Jordan ("Creed"), Lupita N'yongo ("Star Wars: The Force Awakens"), Danai Gurira ("The Walking Dead"), Martin Freeman ("Hobbit" trilogy), Daniel Kaluuya ("Sicario"), Angela Bassett ("London Has Fallen"),  Forest Whitaker ("Rogue One: A Star Wars Story"), and Andy Serkis ("Avengers: Age of Ultron") just to name a few.

“Black Panther” follows T’Challa who, after the events of “Captain America: Civil War, returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to take his place as King. However, when an old enemy reappears on the radar, T’Challa’s mettle as King and Black Panther is tested when he is drawn into a conflict that puts the entire fate of Wakanda and the world at risk."

Marvel's "Black Panther" slashes into theaters February 16, 2018.

Source: Marvel

NFL Players Announced for Pro Bowl Parade at Magic Kingdom:

Walt Disney World will host several NFL Pro Bowl players with a parade tomorrow, January 27 at the Magic Kingdom. Those players are Denver Broncos receivers Demariyus Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders, Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier, and Tennessee Titans tight end Delani Walker. 

They will join Mickey and his pals, NFL cheerleaders, and other special guests as they parade down Main Street, USA. The parade will start around 2:30 p.m. EST and all fans are welcome to attend with valid theme park admission. 

Come on out and see these NFL athletes, Disney characters and several community groups, including kids and families from Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida and the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors! 

The NFL Pro Bowl takes place this Sunday, January 29 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando when the NFC takes on the AFC airing on ESPN and ESPN Deportes at 8 p.m. EST.

Several 'Force Awakens' Clips Released; Marvel Releases Several Images from "Captain America: Civil War"

Several 'Force Awakens' Clips Released:

We are just 10 days away from a film that is one of most anticipated films ever, "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." Several different clips have been released over the last few days. This clip was released by Verizon. Including new dialogue between Rey and Han that seems to be a bit humorous even with what seems to be an impending battle coming on. 

The next clip was shown on Disney XD during a behind the scenes look into 'The Force Awakens.' This clip we get a look at the past of Han, Luke, and Leia. We then see several different scenes including a new costume that we haven's seen for Rey, Leia's costume, and a more detailed look of Lupita Nyong'o as Maz Kanata. Here is the behind the scenes clip:



The last featurette debuted during a Comic Con experience in Brazil on Saturday. This takes a behind the scenes look at the 'Force Awakens' and at the legacy of the saga with the cast and crew.


"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" hits theaters on December 18 in 10 days.

Marvel Releases Several Images from "Captain America: Civil War":

Just a few weeks ago we got our first look into "Captain America: Civil War" as the first trailer released. Today, Marvel.com released several images from the film that hits theaters May 6, 2016. We see Captain America (Chris Evans) stretched to his limits in one of the photos. Another photo shows Captain and Iron-Man (Robert Downey Jr.) in what appears to be a somewhat civil conversation. All rights of the photos go to Marvel.com. Here are the new images that were released: