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This past weekend Disney and Marvel Studios joined forces to release The Avengers, an all-star fan boy film based off the popular comic book series. While critics expected the film to do well, at the end of film’s opening weekend it not only secured the No. 1 spot but also broke domestic box office records, pulling in $200.3 million over the course of three days. The Avengers’ ticket sales eclipsed the previous record-holder, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, which opened with $169.2 million in summer 2011. The film’s success is not limited to US shores, as it opened internationally two weeks ago to the tune of $441.5 million across 52 global markets. As it stands at press time, The Avengers has grossed well over $642.8 million globally. BlackEnterprise.com takes a look at the “marvelous” success of the prequel films that led up to this record-breaking showing. —Anslem Samuel Rocque

The Avengers Decoded: The Makings of a Marvelous Movie Franchise

After a record breaking open weekend for The Avengers, the films that built up the new franchise get their ticket sales dissected

The Avengers breaks box office records with its opening weekend haul of over $200 million,…

By Anslem Samuel

Posted: May 7, 2012 Tags: Ang Lee, Bruce Banner, Captain AMerica, Chris Hemsworth, Disney, Edward Norton, Eric Bana, Harry Potter, Iron Man, Jon Favreau, Marvel Comics, Marvel Studios, Robert Downey Jr., The Avengers, The Hulk, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, World War II, WWII

Inside Tavis Smiley Inc.

TV personality Tavis Smiley and his team were feeling the heat after a series of…

By Derek T. Dingle

Posted: May 1, 2012 Tags: celebrity business, celebrity businesses, multimedia business, Tavis Smiley

Multimedia Content Editor, Personal Finance

The personal finance editor will direct coverage of personal finance and investing for BLACK ENTERPRISE.…

By Jamarris Richardson-Mcfield

Posted: April 25, 2012

Decoding the Business of Earvin “Magic” Johnson

Adding the L.A. Dodgers to his business portfolio, the NBA Hall-of-Famer continues to secure landmark deals

Magic Johnson’s minority stake in the Los Angeles Dodgers adds on to his impressive business…

By Danielle Kwateng

Posted: March 30, 2012 Tags: AHF Magic Johnson, AIDS, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, AMC Magic Johnson Theaters, AMC Theaters, Canyon-Johnson Urban Fund, Carlson Restaurants Worldwide Inc., Earvin “Magic” Johnson, ESPN, HIV, Inc., Johnson Development Corporation, Ken Chenault, Kobe Bryant, lebron james, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Lakers, Magic Johnson, Magic Johnson Enterprises, Magic Johnson Foundation, Magic Johnson’s T.G.I. Friday’s, Randy Pfund, Sodexo, Stan Kasten, Starbucks, TNT, Xfinity

ESPN Sports Business Editor Analyzes Impact of Magic Johnson’s Dodgers Deal

ESPN's Keith Reed shares his perspective on Magic Johnson's historic purchase of the LA Dodgers and what it means for the sport

ESPN’s Senior Sports Business Editor Keith Reed shares his perspective on Magic Johnson’s historic purchase…

By Adena Andrews

Posted: March 29, 2012 Tags: BE Decoded, Bob Kraft, Charlotte Bobcats, Decoded, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, ESPN, Frank McCourt, Guggenheim Partners, Keith Reed, Kobe Bryant, LA Lakers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Magic Johnson, Manny Ramirez, Michael Jordan, MLB, New England Patriots, New York Mets

NBA Decoded: Have Black Athletes Killed the White All-Star?

As the NBA becomes dominated by African American and international players, White ball players are left on the bench

Dominated by African American and international players, the NBA is left with fewer White American…

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: March 28, 2012 Tags: Andrew Bogut, Athletes, basketball, Brad Miller, David Lee, Dirk Nowitzki, ESPN, Final Four, Hypebeast, James Naismith, John Stockton, Kevin Love, Manu Ginobili, NBA, NBA playoffs, professional athlete, Serge Ibaka, Tony Parker, Yao Ming

I Love You Oprah, But I Still Won’t Watch OWN

Here's an idea: Spice things up by sprinkling in some reality and rachetness

Oprah, let’s be real: Reality and celebrity-based TV are not only the popular kids on…

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: March 22, 2012 Tags: Ananda Lewis, Basketball Wives, BET, billionaire, blacks in television, Discovery Communications, Dr. Oz, Dr. Phil, Girlfriends, hip-hop renamed, Jay Z, Jimmy Kimmel, Living Single, Marcy Projects, MTV, Oprah Winfrey, OWN, OWN Network, Queen Latifah, self-help, Teen Summit, television industry, television network, television ratings, Toni Childs, Tracee Ellis Ross, TV-Video, VH1, Wendy Williams, women executives., Women in business

Trailblazers

Since its premiere in 1970, Black Enterprise has highlighted the achievements of black female entrepreneurs,…

By Carolyn M. Brown

Posted: March 1, 2012 Tags: black businesswomen, black women entrepreneurs, Black women in business, Top Women in Business, women entrepreneurs, Women in business

Backtalk with Tasha Smith

Tasha Smith is the around-the-way girl from Camden, New Jersey, who fans know as the…

By Kenya N. Byrd

Posted: March 1, 2012 Tags: Actress, Backtalk, branding, entrepreneur, Tasha Smith, Tyler Perry

In Memoriam: Soul Train Creator Don Cornelius

Don Cornelius gave soul music a place to live. In 1970, he created and hosted…

By Sheiresa Ngo

Posted: March 1, 2012 Tags: Don Cornelius, love peace & soul, Soul Train, Soul Train line