"Black Panther's" second weekend in theaters proved its box-office success isn't slowing down anytime soon. MovieWeb's Ryan J. Downey joins Cheddar to discuss just how much money the mega hit will make before it's all said and done. He says the blockbuster's strong second week comes from ticket sales to repeat viewers.
The film posted the second-largest non-opening weekend ever. Downey says it's fair to assume "Black Panther" will wind up joining Hollywood's elusive billion-dollar box-office club. He also reveals how Disney used the film as inspiration to make a donation in support of STEM education.
Marvel has another major release up its sleeve for later this year. "Avengers: Infinity War" is due out this May and will see T'Challah will return to join up with the rest of the MCU superheroes. Downey considers whether we might be in store for a letdown after the massive success of "Black Panther."
Jill and Carlo discuss the latest developments in Gaza, the blowback from the CDC's mask decision, Bill Gates' divorce, and AT&T ready to spin off its media unit.
The winner of a $26 million California Lottery prize may have literally washed the chance of a fortune down the drain.
Cheddar explains why some European countries are building new bicycle superhighways and how it'll transform their transportation landscape.
Two men detained by British immigration officials in Glasgow have been released after a seven-hour standoff between hundreds of protesters and Scottish police.
The whereabouts of a tiger that was found briefly wandering a Houston neighborhood remain unknown as the Texas man who police allege owns the animal was released on bond.
The CDC says no masks if you're vaxxed, the latest developments in Israel, gas shortages, labor shortages, and is Trader Joe's a grocery store or a snack store?
Governor's Island has hired a fluffy crew to help curb its invasive plant species problem. Mollie McGinnis, director of operations planning for the Trust for Governors Island, joined Cheddar News to talk about the summer project.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 473,000, the latest evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs as consumers ramp up spending and more businesses reopen.
Ohio's governor gets the N2K award for creative vaccine thinking with a new lottery plan. Jill and Carlo also debate the latest developments in Israel, and what to make of rising inflation.
Mattio Communications CEO and founder Rosie Mattio talks about why Clubhouse has taken off among cannabis industry insiders.
