James Gunn on DC heroes’ cinematic fates: “We know we are not going to make every person happy”
Warner Bros. DiscoveryIn a lengthy Twitter thread Thursday, James Gunn responded to a widely covered Hollywood Reporter story about his and partner Peter Safran’s reported “blueprint” for getting Warner Bros. Discovery’s DC Comics-based universe back o…
Did public pressure help secure Griner’s release? Seattle attorney is dubious
Daniel Harris, left, is versed in international law. He says the public outcry over Brittney Griner’s imprisonment may have been a factor in her release, but that we may never know what machinations took place at the
Iran executes 1st protester sentenced to death as regime intensifies crackdown on dissidents
IranIntl(LONDON) — The Islamic Republic of Iran has carried out what is believed to be their first execution of an individual for taking part in the protests that have gripped the country in recent months.
The man, Mohsen Shekari, was arrested on Sep…
Will Smith giving followers free Apple TV+ to watch ‘Emancipation’
L-R – Fuqua and Smith on set/Apple TV+On his Instagram Thursday, Will Smith let his followers know he’s hooking them up with a free Apple TV+ subscription, just so they can catch up with his new Antoine Fuqua-directed drama, Emancipation.
“I went to A…
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez under ethics investigation
Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee, its acting chairwoman and active ranking member said in a statement on Wednesday.
Reps. Susan Wild, D-Pa.,…
Parents of Michigan high school mass shooter Ethan Crumbley seek lower bail
Bill Pugliano/Getty Images(OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich.) — The jailed Michigan parents charged with involuntary manslaughter stemming from a high school mass shooting committed by their teenage son, Ethan Crumbley, is asking a judge to lower their bail, clai…
DEA agent involved in Viktor Bout investigation says he’s ‘disgusted’ by Bout’s release after Brittney Griner swap
U.S. Department of Justice via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — “I’m very disgusted,” Derek Maltz, who oversaw the Drug Enforcement Administration’s investigation of Viktor Bout, told ABC News after Bout was traded for Brittney Griner. “It’s really upsetting …
Brittney Griner release: How the White House says it happened
Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz(WASHINGTON) — The White House on Thursday disclosed additional details about how President Joe Biden and administration officials were able to secure WNBA star Brittney Griner’s release and return from Russia…
Reese Witherspoon’s Tracy Flick will be back in Paramount+ sequel to ‘Election’
ABCReese Witherspoon will once again play determined Tracy Flick, this time in a sequel to the 1999 comedy Election.
The Hollywood Reporter notes director Alexander Payne is also returning, co-writing the adaptation of Tom Perrotta’s follow-up novel T…
At least 63 children are sick with measles in Ohio
DIGICOMPHOTO/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — An ongoing measles outbreak in central Ohio has ballooned to 63 cases as of Thursday. Twenty-five children have been hospitalized.
The state’s health system is also fighting the surge …