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Sanctuary Cities: Sessions Threatens Grants Slash For Cities Like San Francisco
As reported by Cox Media, sanctuary cities were the topic of a presentation by Attorney General Jeff Sessions just prior to Sean Spicer’s regular press conference at the White House. In his statement to the press, Sessions announced the implementation of punitive measures against so-called sanctuary cities – those cities that the federal government claims are not cooperating in tracking, detaining and deporting illegal aliens. Sessions threatens sanctuary cities with grants.
Tyler Hoechlin ‘Superman’ Series Less Likely Now Than Before ‘Black Lightning’
As echoed by the superhero fans over at Collider, many people consider Tyler Hoechlin’s portrayal of Superman on Supergirl to be the best version of the character we’ve seen since Christopher Reeve’s. This version of the Man of Steel presents us with the hero we all remember from our childhood, meaning someone who wasn’t dark and brooding – unlike the somewhat grim Superman we got from Henry Cavill on the big screen.
Barry Allen A Villain: Will The Producers Make The Flash Next Season’s Big Bad?
Will they make Barry Allen a villain on The Flash? This season has been teasing this idea since the very first episodes. Remember when Reverse-Flash screamed out to Barry “who’s the villain now?” Maybe that was foreshadowing more than we realized. People have been wondering if maybe somehow the current villain Savitar is actually an evil future version of Barry, but what if there’s even more to it than that? Savitar has said repeatedly that he’s the future Flash.
The ‘Arrow’ Finale: What Popular Characters Will Be Coming Back?
Many people are expecting the Arrow finale to be amazing, given the awesome season the show runners have provided us with this year. In many ways, the most recent episodes of Arrow have been reminiscent of the highly popular second season of the series. In fact, some fans feel that last week’s episode entitled Kapiushon may have been the best episode of the entire series. Now people involved in the production are hinting that some popular characters may be returning for the finale.
‘Legion’ Second Season: Will Patrick Stewart Make A Cameo Appearance Next Year?
For fans of superhero television, the news that a Legion second season has been green lit by FX came as no surprise. This show – while not getting massive ratings yet – is breaking new ground in just what a comic book-based series can be. But one of the more interesting facets of Legion is the connection it has to the canon in X-Men comics. As reported by Fansided, it’s this connection that makes a Legion cameo by Patrick Stewart next year a possibility.
‘Justice League’ Trailer: What Can We Expect From This New DC Comic Movie?
The new Justice League trailer dropped yesterday, and as noted by Comic Book, many reviewers are singing its praises. After the disappointment of Zack Snyder’s Batman V Superman and the somewhat indifferent reaction to Suicide Squad, Warner Bros. is hoping for a lot more from its next Zack Snyder outing. So while it’s encouraging that the new trailer looks great, it’s a bit disturbing when we remember that the trailers for Batman V Superman and Suicide Squad looked awesome too.
‘The Power Rangers’ Sequel: Given The Box Office Numbers, Is Another One Likely?
Is a The Power Rangers sequel likely given the current box office numbers? Even though the movie has opened relatively well, with Box Office Mojo predicting a worldwide weekend take of $59,200,000, is this going to be enough for the studio to greenlight a follow-up film based on these characters? On the surface, it might seem obvious that the studio would do this.
Should Devin Nunes Recuse Himself From Trump Russia Ties Investigation?
Republican Representative Devin Nunes has over the last week or so caused many to question whether Republicans in general – and Representative Nunes in particular – can impartially carry out an investigation into any ties that Donald Trump and his administration might have with Russia. As reported by the Boston Herald, some are calling for Representative Nunes to follow Attorney General Sessions’ example and recuse himself from the investigation.
Flynn FBI Deal: Can Michael Flynn Testimony Bring Down Donald Trump Presidency?
As reported by Law Newz, rumors are flying that a Michael Flynn FBI deal might be in the works. If this turns out to be true, many are wondering if the former national security advisor’s testimony could be the final nail in the coffin for the Donald Trump presidency. Certainly, if Flynn testifies that Donald Trump knew about his alleged pre-inauguration negotiations with the Russians on US sanctions, Trump’s days in the White House might be numbered.
Is Healthcare Loss End For Donald Trump Presidency?
The 1987 book Art of the Deal depicted Donald Trump as a brilliant businessman and successful dealmaker. But with the crushing defeat of the Trumpcare healthcare plan, Lawrence O’Donnell at MSNBC is suggesting that Donald Trump’s presidency – not even 100 days old – is essentially already over. After all, virtually everything Trump’s tried to do since being sworn in has failed.
Trumpcare Vote Cancelled: What Now For Donald Trump And Paul Ryan?
As reported by CNN, the Trumpcare vote scheduled for today in the House of Representatives has been canceled. As Speaker of the House Paul Ryan apparently informed Donald Trump in an earlier meeting, the Republicans simply didn’t have the votes to pass their replacement of Obamacare. So what will the Republicans do now? Donald Trump has in some of his recent tweets insisted that the Republicans should try to ram through a vote regardless of whether they would win or not.
The International Space Station: Will We Abandon It?
The International Space Station – which is operated by the United States, Russia, the European Space Agency, Japan and a number of other nations – was constructed at the cost of tens of billions of dollars over a number of years. Russian rockets and US space shuttle’s help to carry its various components into orbit where they could be assembled.
Will Amaya Create A Time Aberration?
As noted by Comicbook, last week’s episode of Legends of Tomorrow ended with Amaya delving into the fate of her village and her granddaughter, despite the warnings by the Waverider’s computer Gideon that interfering with her own past was a no-no. But will she do more than just look at the past? Will Amaya create a time aberration by finding a way to save her granddaughter?
Why Is This Happening?
In recent years, British actors have been snatching up roles in the United States that previously would have gone to American actors. Some movie stars like Samuel Jackson have lamented the fact that young American actors aren’t getting many of the best roles anymore. But just why is this happening?
Music Meister: Who Is He in the DC Universe?
Just who is the Music Meister in the DC universe? As fans of Supergirl and The Flash probably know, the two episodes coming up this week will feature a musical crossover in which Kara and Barry will have to deal with the criminal activities and antics of the aforementioned Music Meister, but even they might be wondering just who this is.
Should ‘Superman 2’ Set Before ‘Batman v Superman’ Or Not?
Many people are wondering whether the events in the newly announced Superman 2 will take place before the highly controversial Batman v Superman or afterward. Some are suggesting that positioning Superman 2 between the first Superman movie and the very dark Batman v Superman would give the new director a chance to offer up a somewhat brighter and more optimistic version of the character. But is this really true?
Will ‘Venom’ Tie Into The New ‘Spider-Man’ Universe?
As reported by Forbes, Sony is once again teasing the idea that a Venom movie might turn out to be an entirely standalone film – or one in which the character will appear in a series of films – that is entirely unrelated to the new Tom Holland Spider-Man film produced jointly by Marvel and Sony. How well this would actually work out is an open question, since it’s difficult to imagine the character of Venom appearing in a movie without also having Spider-Man pop-up.
Example Of Trump’s Opinion Of Powerful Women?
Yes, the Trump Merkel handshake fiasco seems on the surface to merely be one more example of how Trump uses handshakes – or the lack thereof – to dominate others in a rather passive aggressive way. But in fact, as bad as Donald Trump’s handshakes with the prime ministers of Japan and Canada were, his refusal to shake the hand of Angela Merkel may reflect his views on women in general, and powerful women in particular.
Trump Healthcare Plan Increases Out-Of-Pocket Costs For Seniors
The Paul Ryan – Trump endorsed – healthcare plan that the Republicans claimed was going to be infinitely superior to Obamacare and that Trump himself promised would ensure everyone got superior coverage now looks to be doing the opposite. As noted by The Washington Post, many of those seniors who chose to vote for Donald Trump in the expectation – clearly misplaced – that he would keep his promises regarding protecting their healthcare are in for a nasty surprise.
Should The Hit DC Show Kill Off Mister Terrific?
While most viewers believe that Arrow has significantly improved over last season – when it seemed to go off the rails entirely – there are still aspects of the show that some people think could be improved. One of these has to do with Curtis Holt – a.k.a. Mister Terrific. As noted by TV Line, some viewers have seen Mister Terrific as a tremendous disappointment; and some would even like to see him killed off. But is this really a good idea?
Potential ‘Supernatural’ Spoilers: Does Dean Winchester Have Men of Letters Plan
The following contains potential – although not definite – Supernatural spoilers. As noted by Nerdist, the ending of this recent episode was a bit surprising. While in previous outing of Supernatural, both Sam and Dean had questioned whether their mother Mary really should be associating with people who tortured them in a previous episode. But now – suddenly – Dean seems okay with them working with the Men of Letters. Is he really?
Space Colonies: What Happened To Those Massive Space Habitats Planned By NASA?
Remember when space colonies seem like they were just around the corner? Back in the 60s and 70s, NASA scientist and others had elaborate dreams about massive rotating space colonies positioned between the Earth and the moon, as well as lunar bases that would ultimately grow into cities. Whatever happened to that? What Kind of Space Colonies?
Blue Origin Moon Shot: Jeff Bezos Lays Out Plan For Lunar Deliveries
Apparently, Amazon founder and mega-billionaire Jeff Bezos has plans for a Blue Origin moonshot. For those who don’t know, Blue Origin is the name of the Bezos owned space company that is currently trying to compete with Elon Musk’s SpaceX in the field of reusable rockets and low-cost space travel. But as reported by Popular Mechanics, Bezos apparently wants to get on the “to the moon” bandwagon.
SpaceX Rocket To Be Reused By The End Of This Month
The first SpaceX rocket to be reused by the pioneering Elon Musk company will – according to Popular Mechanics– be launched at the end of March. If successful, this will be the achievement of a goal the company has been working toward for years. As reported by Bloomberg, it would also open the door to far lower costs for launching both manned and unmanned rockets into orbit. Elon Musk and SpaceX Rocket reuse is at the core of the SpaceX business model.
Alien Spaceships: Scientists Think Radio Bursts Might Mean Alien Starships
Are alien spaceships blasting their way through distant galaxies using massive radio bursts? As reported by Science Alert, some scientists based at Harvard University seem to think it might be possible. But if they’re right, just how does this work and what would it mean? Fast Radio Bursts One of the most unusual phenomenon physicists have ever encountered while studying the deep reaches of outer space are known as fast radio bursts.
‘Agents of Shield’: Will Imaginary Grant Ward Be Good Guy?
As noted by Deadline, Agents of Shield left us with Daisy and the others firmly inside LMD Ava’s now fully realized imaginary world where – just like The Matrix it seems to be based on – people can live out fantasy lives created by the computer program. But the most surprising aspect of this newly generated world is that Daisy is apparently in a relationship with – an imaginary – Grant Ward again.
‘Arrow’ Spoilers: How Will Oliver End Up Back On The Island?
Arrow spoilers might be expected to involve something we definitely know, but since speculations about how Oliver will end up back on Lian Yu could easily lead to spoilers, be warned. The island situation itself is one of the most important upcoming mysteries of the show, since they’re rapidly running out of time to get Oliver out of Russia and back to the island quickly enough to grow that outrageous beard and hair we saw at the beginning of season one.
‘Black Lightning’ Casting: Christine Adams Cast As Black Lightning’s Ex-Wife
As reported by Deadline, the upcoming Black Lightning series on The CW has cast Christine Adams as Lynn, the ex-wife of Jefferson Pierce/Black Lightning – as played by Cress Williams. Jefferson Pierce is a retired superhero who now finds himself being drawn back into battling the forces of evil because of his daughter and local gang activity.
‘Legends Of Tomorrow’: Who’s Captain Of The Waverider With Return Of Rip Hunter?
Legends of Tomorrow will be bringing a bit of conflict in the next episode. They made it a joke at the end of the last one, but seriously…who will the captain of the Waverider be now that Rip Hunter is back? After all, it was originally his ship. But will Sara insist on keeping command? ‘Legends of Tomorrow’ and Captain Sara As noted by Entertainment Weekly, Rip Hunter has either been entirely missing, a brain-damaged filmmaker or a homicidal super villain.
‘The Flash’: Let’s Do The Speed Force Again
As noted by ComicBook, The Flash in this Tuesday’s episode will be returning to the speed force again. As with last year’s Kevin Smith directed episode The Runaway Dinosaur, this week we will see Flash returning to the mysterious realm that provides him – and other speedsters in the DC universe – with their superspeed. But unlike last time, this will be less a sentimental journey down memory lane and more of a horror movie from which Barry has to rescue Wally.
‘Kong: Skull Island’ Non-Spoiler Review: Does It Live Up To The Hype?
Does Kong: Skull Island live up to the hype about this upcoming Warner Bros. film? The short answer is, “sort of.” Warner Bros. is in the process of creating its own “monster” universe, with the previous Godzilla film being the first of a series. While Kong: Skull Island is better than Godzilla, it still has its flaws. The Good Things about ‘Kong: Skull Island ‘ As implied by the good folks over at Collider, a movie like Kong: Skull Island has to be taken on its own merits.
‘Arrow’ News And Speculation: After Big Prometheus Reveal, Who Is Vigilante?
The latest Arrow news that Adrian Chase is actually Prometheus has destroyed most fan theories about just who Prometheus was. But it also has the effect of reviving speculation about just who the Vigilante is as well. And this speculation is apparently going to go on a long time. As reported by Cinema Blend, it seems Arrow will be teasing this one throughout all of season five.
Star Trek 4: Untitled Sequel To ‘Star Trek Beyond’ Now In Planning Stage
As reported by Slash Film, Star Trek 4 is now in the planning stages. According to Chris Hemsworth, producer J.J. Abrams presented him with “an amazing pitch” for the project. Despite the slight box office disappointment of Star Trek Beyond– the last Star Trek movie – the studio was encouraged by the critical praise for the film and is moving forward with the fourth film in the series.
‘Star Trek: Discovery’ News Sees More Delays And Problems For CBS Trek Show
Star Trek: Discovery – the new Star Trek series that will supposedly appear on the CBS All Access streaming service – is experiencing even more delays and problems. At one point, there were hopes that a new Star Trek series would appear in time for the anniversary of Star Trek, but that ship has long since sailed. Now many people are wondering if the show will ever make it to the air at all. Production Delays As noted by IGN, the premiere of the show has once again been delayed.
‘Logan’ Sequel Possibilities Featuring X-23? Massive Spoilers Ahead!
Is a Logan sequel possible? Given the box office success of the latest Wolverine movie, the answer is yes – but with certain caveats. Also, answering this question completely requires dealing out massive spoilers for Logan, so keep that in mind before you read any further. But First to Review As noted by Entertainment Weekly, Hugh Jackman has spent the last 17 years playing Wolverine in both ensemble X-Men films like Days of Future Past and his own solo movies like X-Men Origins: Wolverine.
Trump Demands An Obama Investigation By Congress For Baseless Wiretap Accusation
As reported by The Associated Press, Donald Trump demands an Obama investigation by the United States Congress over Trump’s seemingly baseless accusation that Obama ordered a wiretap of Trump’s phone in Trump Tower in 2016. Whether Donald Trump actually believes this or not – he seems to be basing it on a highly questionable story on Breitbart News – Trump may see it as a way to divert attention from the investigation of his administration’s Russian connections.
‘Logan’ Box Office Hit: Highest Opening Weekend For Any Wolverine Movie
The Logan box office success that Fox Studios is enjoying is a nice turnaround from the significantly lower box office numbers the studio saw with its last Wolverine movie – The Wolverine. In fact, Logan had the highest opening weekend for any of the three Wolverine movies. Even better, with audiences and critics loving this film – which didn’t happen with The Wolverine– it’s likely that the final tally in theaters will be much higher than either of the two previous films.
Trump Twitter Rant Crashes And Burns ‘Presidential Donald Trump’
The Obama wiretap Trump Twitter rant of last night would seem to bring to an end the very brief “presidential Donald Trump” period we were supposedly enjoying after the speech he just gave to a joint session of Congress. But as reported by NBC, accusing his predecessor of putting a wiretap on his phone in the Trump Tower without any proof whatsoever – aside from the baseless speculations of a conservative radio jockey – hardly seems presidential.
Assassinations Over Trump Dossier?
Russian ambassador and diplomat deaths have risen sharply over the last few months, a fact that has been largely overlooked or ignored. In most cases, news organizations have reported these deaths as separate and unrelated incidents. But there’s reason to wonder if Russia isn’t cleaning house following the revelations of the Trump dossier in which investigators determined Donald Trump was vulnerable to blackmail by Russia.
Bernie Sanders Heaps Scorn On Donald Trump
The Trump healthcare “complicated” gaffe of yesterday was – as reported by the Associated Press – part of an overall statement he made regarding the difficulty of repealing and replacing The Affordable Care Act – better known as Obamacare. The irony of Donald Trump suddenly discovering the complexity of healthcare issues and reform hasn’t been lost on comedians or other politicians, as Bernie Sanders made clear in his response to Trump’s statement.
Wants Investigation Of Failed Yemen Raid
A Navy seal father provided yet another repudiation of Trump’s foreign policy – and his military adventurism – when he refused to meet with Trump at the Florida airport where his son’s body was returning from Yemen following the failed Yemen raid. Steve Bannon is on National Security team.
Navy Seal Father Refuses To Meet Trump, Wants Investigation Of Failed Yemen Raid
A grieving Navy seal father provided yet another repudiation of Trump’s foreign policy – and his military adventurism – when he refused to meet with Trump at the Florida airport where his son’s body was returning from Yemen following the failed Yemen raid ordered by Donald Trump. Steve Bannon is on National Security team.
FBI Russia Spat: Trump Hits FBI After Refusal To Deny His Russian Ties
The Trump – FBI Russia spat is only one indicator of the difficulty that Donald Trump has in understanding the limitations and requirements of the United States presidency. Only days ago, Trump launched into a Twitter tirade against the FBI after they refused to deny that he – or anyone in the administration – had suspicious ties to Russia. But just what are these rumored ties that Trump seems so eager for the FBI to shoot down. Protestors carrying Trump and Putin figures.
‘Arrow’: Will Oliver Queen’s Identity As Green Arrow Be Revealed During Trial?
The fifth season of Arrow seems to be building to some major changes for the show. With the sixth season now confirmed by The CW, just where is Arrow going to go now? After all, the flashbacks to the island and elsewhere around the globe are now – apparently – coming to an end. Is it time to introduce some new concepts to the show to keep it fresh, and will one of these be the public reveal of the Green Arrow’s identity this season?
The Flash Gorilla Grodd Invasion Of Central City: What We Can Expect
The Flash Gorilla Grodd episode of last week was one of the best of the entire season. Not only were fancifully satisfied with the reappearance of Gorilla Grodd himself, the special effects and fight scenes were especially effective. But this week’s upcoming episode entitled “Invasion of Central City” promises to be even better. In this second part follow-up to the previous episode, Gorilla Grodd attacks Earth 1 and team Flash Has to stop him.
‘Supernatural’ Review: ‘Family Feud’ For Crowley, Rowena And The Winchesters
As noted by The Den of Geek, the most recent Supernatural episode lived up to its name. Titled “Family Feud,” we get to see a rift slowly forming in the Winchester family between Sam and Dean and their mother Mary. Then there is the much more serious and vicious feud between Crowley and his mother. Finally, there was the bit about Kelly – who’s helping Satan expand his own family. It made for an engaging hour of television and one of the show’s better recent episodes.
Darrell Issa Calls For Appointment Of Special Prosecutor For Trump Russian Ties
As reported by The Associated Press, Darrell Issa – Republican representative from California – has recently been calling for a special prosecutor to investigate potential Donald Trump Russian ties. As many people have pointed out, a situation like this would seem to require that the Attorney General recuse himself so that an objective investigator could look into the matter. So far, Jeff Sessions shows no sign of doing so. Trump speaking to rally. Trump may have loans to Russia.
‘Batman’ Movie News: Armie Hammer as Nightwing to replace Ben Affleck as Batman?
The Batman movie news rumor mill never seems to stop cranking. The folks over at Collider have noted the current Internet theory that Armie Hammer might not only appear in a newly proposed Nightwing movie, but that his character of Nightwing might then take over as the new Batman for Ben Affleck – who is rumored to be eager to leave the franchise.
Space Travel: Making It Safer For Humans Traveling To Mars And Other Planets
Space travel has always been a hazardous activity, as noted by New Atlas. But even with the loss of several American crews during the Apollo and space shuttle eras, most Americans feel that the benefits are worth the risks. Even so, if SpaceX, NASA and other organizations are going to be sending human beings to Mars or other planets in the coming decades, it only makes sense to try to minimize the dangers involved in space travel.
‘Wonder Woman’ Movie: Will Batman Appear To Tie Film To Justice League Movie?
Will the Wonder Woman movie coming out in June 2017 be entirely isolated from the other films in the DC Extended Universe, or will it connect to these movies in some way? As reported by Flickering Myth, recent rumors regarding leaks from a test screening of the Wonder Woman Movie suggest that it will be a little bit of both.
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