D&D SCORCHES BOX OFFICE
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves led the weekend box office with $38.5 million. The movie, based on the popular table-top game, was projected to debut with $30 to $40 million in its opening weekend.Internationally, the film made $33 million for a global total of $71.5 million. Variety cited positive reviews and enthusiastic word-of-mouth as the reason for the strong box office returns. The movie has a 91 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
NEW MARVEL SERIES
Marvel Studios has released a new trailer for Secret Invasion. The upcoming espionage series will star Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury and feature several other characters from previous marvel movies and shows. It will also introduce new big-name stars into the MCU as well.
INDIANA JONES GOES TO CANNES
Indiana Jones is headed to Cannes. The 2023 film festival will host the premiere of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny on May 18. Disney confirmed the previously reported news earlier today. The film's director, James Mangold, said in a statement, "In 1995, I was honored to come to Cannes with my first film. 28 years later, I am proud to return with a slightly larger spectacle. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny will see the return of Harrison Ford as one of his most iconic characters. The festival will also host a career tribute to the actor, 15 years after the it debuted Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull'
A new pop-up is recreating Elvis Presley's famous living room from Graceland and will be in New York on Thursday and Friday. Kevin Kern, vice president of public relations with Memphis Tourism, joined Cheddar News to explain what pieces are in the recreated room, including a drink inspired by the King of Rock 'n Roll.
With the annual Beauty CEW Awards in tow, Brittany Lo, founder of Beia Beauty, joined Cheddar News to show and demonstrate some of her company's sensual care products. Beia Beauty is a finalist in the sexual wellness category.
A Texas county commissioner is facing a possible felony charge in Nebraska after accidentally shooting his 12-year-old grandson during a wedding he was officiating.
Jurassic Park and Lego are partnering for a movie.
Police in Iowa helped rescue an owl stuck in a soccer net.
A self-described gangster who police and prosecutors say masterminded the shooting death of Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas in 1996 made his first court appearance Wednesday on a murder charge.
Staying on top of your personal spending shouldn't be as complicated as you think. Lazetta Braxton, a certified financial planner, joined Cheddar News to provide tips on how to track that spending, such as grouping expenses into different categories.
Author James Patterson joined Cheddar News to discuss a new book he co-wrote with Mike Lupica, "12 Months to Live," their third project together and also spoke about their upcoming tour as well as his passion for child literacy.
Andrea Correale of Elegant Affairs joined News 12's Elizabeth Hashagen to discuss how to elevate your party and snacks when gathering to watch football games.
Author Joyce Shulman joined News 12's Elizabeth Hashagen to discuss the benefits of walking outside, rain or shine, and what tools are needed to step up the exercise a notch.
