Steven graduated Cum Laude from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communications, focusing on film studies, journalism and theatre arts. Dubbed a "prolific" writer by Hollywood icon Kenneth Johnson (The Incredible Hulk, V, The Bionic Woman, Alien Nation), Steven has been honored by the Arkansas College Media Association for his story writing prowess. He has also received recognition for his dramatic writing from the Eerie, Shriekfest and Screamfest horror film festivals. Publications include: Carroll County News, Saline Courier, Forum, Echo and Moroch.

Record-setting weekend for Disney's 'BEAUTY AND THE BEAST'

Posted Sunday, March 19, 2017, at 4:28 PM

"Beauty and the Beast" roars to $350 million worldwide over its opening weekend.

As expected, Beauty and the Beast dominates the weekend box office with $170 million domestically and $180 million internationally for a jaw-dropping $350 million weekend! The giant sum is a new record for a film opening in the month of March. It is also the seventh all-time opening domestically by any film!

FYI - Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice held the record for biggest opening weekend in March with $166 million domestically, until along came the Beast.

Kong: Skull Island finished second with $28.8 million and Logan came in third with $17.5 million. The Belko Experiment crashed and burned with $4 million total. "Belko" was nothing short of an abomination, as it opened in 7th place. With a budget of $5 million, and what's sure to be awful word-of-mouth, hopefully "Belko" producers take the hint and don't try to expand on that sequel-setup of an ending.