#Marvel Studios #BlackPanther is The Highest Grossing Film in East, West and now, South Africa #DisneyAfrica

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In its fifth weekend of release (16-18 March 2018), Marvel Studios’ Black Panther became the all-time top-grossing film in South Africa, with a haul of over R77.6 million since it’s 16 February 2018 release. This record means that South Africa joins East and West Africa in claiming Black Panther as the highest grossing film of all time in these regions.

In South Africa, Black Panther adds the record of all-time highest-grossing film to its previous records of the highest Saturday and February opening weekend and, of course, the biggest superhero film of all time. In East Africa, the film has raked in over Kes 102.4m and in West Africa N642.5m, to become the highest grossing film of all time in both territories.

“We are thrilled at the response Black Panther has received from fans across the continent as this next chapter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe plays out with a distinctly proud African story,” says Christine Service, Senior Vice President of The Walt Disney Company Africa. “To everyone who celebrated the release by watching, dressing up, singing in the cinemas and enjoying the film across social media, a very big thank you from all of us at Disney and Marvel Studios.”

Marvel Studios’ 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 stars Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, with Angela Bassett, with Forest Whitaker, and Andy Serkis. The film is directed by Ryan Coogler and produced by Kevin Feige with Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Nate Moore, Jeffrey Chernov and Stan Lee serving as executive producers. Ryan Coogler & Joe Robert Cole wrote the screenplay. Marvel Studios’ Black Panther is now in cinemas now.

 

I still have to add my cents to those Rands as I am not able to watch this movie till date and that's really disheartening for me whereas last year I watched many others Superhero movies in the very first weeks other than Wonder Woman which was kind of sold out in all cinemas and was not invited as part of launch events. By the time I will watch the movie, North Africa will also have added some monetary value to The House of Wakanda.

 

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#DisneyCookabout Nominated for 2017 International Emmy Kids Awards #DisneyAfrica

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Disney Africa and Penguin Films are proud to share that Disney Cookabout has been nominated for an International Emmy® Kids Award in the category of Best Non-Scripted Entertainment, following the announcement by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences at Mipcom.

Disney Cookabout also received the 2016 SAFTA award for Best Children’s Programme following the first season’s run on SABC 2 and Disney Channel (DStv Channel 303) last year. The second season of the proudly South African series currently airs each Saturday and Sunday at 09:25 CAT on Disney Channel.

Disney Cookabout joins 28 nominees in 7 categories, from 16 countries for this year’s awards, which will be presented at MipTV in Cannes, France on Tuesday 10 April, 2018.

Produced by Penguin Films for Walt Disney Television, Disney Cookabout is a comedic adventure game-show that uses food preparation, cooking and outdoor exploration to showcase local ingredients and a fun-filled approach to healthy eating.

Mtunzi, Jemma, Kirsten, Yoyama, Luyolo, Avesh

Christine Service, Senior Vice President and Country Manager of The Walt Disney Company Africa comments: “We are thrilled that Disney Cookabout has been acknowledged by the Academy at this year’s International Emmy® Kids Awards. Season 1 garnered an amazing response from viewers and with Season 2, we hope to further encourage them to create Cookabout’s array of exciting, locally-inspired recipes in their own kitchens with their families.”

Since 2006, Disney has been committed to helping families make healthier choices, using its stories and characters to make healthy living simple and fun. Since then, Disney has been looking at the different ways it can support families to live more healthily. This includes introducing robust nutritional guidelines for food and drinks as well as their advertising and offering content that positively focuses on healthier lifestyles such as the Disney Healthy Living Website (www.disneyhealthyliving.co.za), Aim High on Disney XD (2011 – 2014) and Disney Cookabout.

Roberta Durrant from Penguin Films, the creative producer of Disney Cookabout comments: “It is always so rewarding working with the youth on any production and we are very grateful to the excellent cast and crew that have worked tirelessly to make this show the success that it is.”

Season 2’s 18 episodes features some of the best of South Africa’s locally-farmed, wholesome produce, giving a fascinating insight into the food children are used to seeing only in supermarkets and on their dinner plates. Each episode presents the cooktestants and viewers with a brand new theme and location to discover local and international delicacies, cultures and, of course, delicious recipes. From traditional Xhosa cuisine, spicy Indian dishes, Japanese sushi to fresh organic vegetables, olives and nuts, the sumptuous food is matched only by the breath-taking landscape.

Disney Cookabout takes viewers on a fascinating and entertaining adventure across the country. A dash of exploration added to a large cup of humour, sprinkled with brain-tingling facts and stirred with tasty recipes, Disney Cookabout plates up every Saturday and Sunday at 09:25 on Disney Channel (DStv Channel 303). Connect: www.disneycookabout.co.za Social: #DisneyCookabout

 

To find out more about all things TWDCA, fans and families can connect via: Disney’s dedicated website (www.disney.co.za), Mobisite (disneyafrica.mobi), Facebook (www.facebook.com/DisneyinAfrica, www.facebook.com/DisneyJuniorAfrica, www.facebook.com/MarvelAfrica, www.facebook.com/StarWarsAfrica), Disney Healthy Living: www.disneyhealthyliving.co.za), Disney Baby Africa (baby.disneyafrica.com) and Youtube (Disney Channel Africa: www.youtube.com/user/disneychannelza, Disney XD Africa: www.youtube.com/user/disneyxdza). 

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