Here is some huge news for all of you Incredibles fans. Incredibles 2 has just opened to a $180 million weekend which is the biggest domestic animated opening box office of all time! This tops the previous animation record by 2016’s Finding Dory by some $45 million. It is also the eighth biggest domestic opening…
Happy Father’s Day, enjoy watching the US Open!
The US Open final round is here. Hopefully, your weekend has been far better than Phil Mickelson’s. "At that time I didn't feel like going back-and-forth and hitting the same shot over. I took the two-shot penalty and moved on… I don't mean any disrespect." Phil Mickelson on why he hit a moving ball on…
We can hardly wait for the start of the World Cup of Soccer… in 2026!
On the eve of Russia 2018, the news today is that FIFA awarded the 2026 World Cup to the “United” bid of the USA, Mexico and Canada! The United bid beat Morocco by a 2-1 margin. Shown here are the cities still in the running to host the World Cup — I understand not all…
Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un are meeting in Singapore!
Yes, it’s happened. The summit is on! I tuned in the South Korean news channels to see their coverage live, just for fun. Maybe I should learn how to speak Korean one of these days.
G7 implodes thanks to Pres. Donald Trump, and other News from Nowhere
Welcome to a long-awaited News from Nowhere, with most of the news in this edition emanating from the Upset States of America — and in particular, its upset President, Donald Trump. This man really is the one-man wrecking crew of the G7. These last few weeks have been proof of that! First, this guy Trump…
Thoughts on Ford Nation taking over the government of Ontario
Ontario voters have put Doug Ford and the Progressive Conservatives into power in the province by a wide margin over Andrea Horwath’s NDP, 76 seats to 40. That’s right, after all those months of chaos in Ontario politics, with the gong show of Patrick Brown and all the rest of the craziness, the Tories managed…
Week two box office for Solo is still going down, down, down!
Box office update. Solo: A Star Wars Story keeps on going down and down and down! Yes, they did take first place again at the domestic box office for the second weekend in a row. You would think this achievement would be fantastic news. Folks, it is not fantastic when your weekend domestic haul is…
Now, belated thoughts on the UFC deal with ESPN
I had planned to spout off on this topic earlier, but now that I feel up to it, I will post about the UFC’s $1.5 billion TV deal with ESPN. From what I can tell, it looks to me like this is partly motivated by incumbent rightsholder FOX acquiring rights to the WWE. So ESPN…
Now my thoughts about the exciting NHL, and the deathly dull NBA
I just wanted to air out a few random thoughts about the NHL and NBA games last night. Honestly, I don’t know why ratings down in the Upset States are so much better for the NBA, because every other league has them beat for entertainment, especially the NHL. Last night’s Vegas-vs-Washington Stanley Cup Finals game…
Roseanne gets herself cancelled from ABC with her racist tirade on Twitter
Well, that was quick. Roseanne has been yanked off the air from ABC after she self-destructed with her lunatic racist tirade on Twitter. Her talent agency just dropped her, too. This was actually the top story on both CNN and Fox News today — ahead of President Donald Trump’s on-again, off-again, on-again Korea summit, ahead…
Box office for Solo: A Star Wars Story keeps going down, down, down!
The four-day Memorial Day weekend opening box office numbers are in for Solo: A Star Wars Story. Oh boy, this has been kind of ugly. The predictions for the box office have kept on going down and down. It was going to be $155 million, then $130 million, and now the word is the opening…
Tampa Bay-Washington set to go to see who faces Vegas for the 2018 Stanley Cup
Tonight, the Washington Capitals face the Tampa Bay Lightning to determine who gets to face those first-year castoffs the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Finals (!). It doesn’t matter who wins the hockey game tonight, because Canadian hockey fans (who are still bitter the Winnipeg Jets lost) will be triggered either way. If…
Reminder: Miss USA pageant goes Monday night on FOX
It’s on from Shreveport. Just wanted to mention it as a reminder to myself to tune in, because otherwise I’ll be watching some sporting event, as usual. Update: Nebraska wins!! And your #MissUSA 2018 is…… NEBRASKA!! 👑✨ Congratulations Sarah Rose Summers! …@foxtv pic.twitter.com/U0rpb0fHIS — Miss USA & Miss Teen USA (@MissUSA) May 22, 2018
Deadpool 2 hauls in $125 million at box office, and more movie news
Here is my movie news update for this week. As expected, Deadpool 2 dominated the box office this weekend, raking in an impressive projected domestic haul of $125 million. This seems like a lot of money, but it is actually lower than industry projections, believe it or not. It still set some sort of minor…
Thoughts on TV: Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Murphy Brown etc.
On to the entertainment news, mainly because I don’t feel like updating you on the depressing real news going on (another deadly school shooting, etc.). The TV upfronts happened this week in NYC, where the TV networks unveiled their lineups and new shows. Here is a recap of the weird and wild moments from the…
Movie weekend: Deadpool 2 expected to dominate box office
Tonight was opening night for Ryan Reynolds and Deadpool 2, with predictions this movie will have an opening weekend gross of at least $130 million domestic. We shall see what happens, but the three-week run at the top for Avengers: Infinity War should be over. Note for Canadian fans: this movie was shot in Vancouver….
The big news is Kilauea has blown on the big island!
The story today is that the Mt. Kilauea volcano has blown its top on Hawaii’s big island, spewing lots of ash into the air. Story here.
Now, the Bad News Roundup for the middle of May
I don’t have much to say in this edition of the Bad News Roundup. The summit in Korea is falling apart, peace prospects in Israel are also falling apart, and Hawaii is still under threat of volcanic eruption. Plus, the First Lady of the USA has been in the hospital! Other than that, things are…
Pres. Donald Trump does the Trump thing again; torches Iran nuclear deal
I don’t know why presidential-watchers still insist that President Donald Trump is unpredictable. He isn’t! This latest decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal and re-impose sanctions is soooooooo Trump. Any major policy that came in during the Obama administration will always be first in line to get the chop from Trump. This ought…
The last word on yet another Raptors playoff debacle
Last night, the Toronto Raptors saw their first-place, 59-win regular season go completely up in smoke in the playoffs again, with a blowout loss to LeBron James and Cleveland to end a four-game sweep. This is pathetic, but also predictable from DeMar DeRozan, Kyle Lowry and crew. Let’s face it: this group of guys hasn’t…
My summer movie preview is up! Box office race is over before it begins 🍿
Read my preview here. But I dunno why I even bother; the summer box office race is over already. According to the latest estimates/prognostications Avengers: Infinity War passes $1 billion worldwide this weekend. That is absolutely ridiculous money, folks.
Volcano blows on the big island!
Today, I am taking a break from watching live streams of tornadoes 🌪 in Kansas and Oklahoma. Instead, I am watching live streams of a volcanic eruption in Hawaii. 🌋 How would you like to wake up to lava in your back yard? That’s what is happening there today.
The big news on all the news channels is that Mueller wants to subpoena Trump.
That’s right, folks, everyone is reporting special counsel Robert Mueller has told the legal team of Pres. Donald Trump that Trump could be subpoenaed to appear before a grand jury. The talk is all about how Mueller is closing in on Trump. You think? It sure looks to me as if there is absolutely no…
May is here, and guess what that means. Tornado season.
Hi folks. Happy May Day and happy tornado season, because that is exactly what it is. I have been spending tonight tuned in to tornado coverage online from Kansas, in between tuning in the baseball and basketball games. It looks like there could be more of the same tomorrow down there. Better them than us,…
It is an all-time opening weekend record for Avengers: Infinity War. $250 million!
The summer box office race is over before it even begins. (Technically, it doesn’t begin until this upcoming Friday.) Avengers: Infinity War hauled in a record $250 million this weekend, which if it stands would topple the all-time record of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The worldwide haul of $630 million is also the biggest…
Peace is breaking out all over in Korea! And more News from Nowhere
I am just going to do this rundown of News from Nowhere that broke out the last few days, and try to be brief because I am a little tired after a busy last few days: Peace in breaking out all over Korea! The leaders of North and South Korea met in the demilitarized zone…
Summer movie season begins with Avengers: Infinity War… already?!
My Cairns on Cinema column is already up about the upcoming Summer Blockbuster Movie Season (which traditionally starts the first week of May) and the place of Avengers: Infinity War within it. As you can tell, I am really not sure what to make of this movie. In particular, I don’t know whether to count…
Breaking news: Bill Cosby found guilty of sexual assault
The verdict in Bill Cosby’s retrial has just come in. It’s a humbling defeat for superlawyer Tom Mesereau. BREAKING: Bill Cosby found guilty on all counts. https://t.co/NoIZygaP7g — NBC News (@NBCNews) April 26, 2018 BREAKING NBC News Special Report: Bill Cosby found guilty on all counts. https://t.co/dGO35lYBcT — NBC News (@NBCNews) April 26, 2018 BREAKING:…
It’s NFL Draft night tonight! The 0-16 Browns are on the clock
Just a reminder to all of you die-hard football fans suffering through the long off-season that the NFL Draft goes tonight. The hapless 0-16 Cleveland Browns are on the clock with the number one pick and many people are thinking they will use it on Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield. (Update: that’s exactly what those jokers…
SJHL title is on the line: Game 7, Estevan at Nipawin, for the Cup.
The sports focus of Saskatchewan is on Nipawin as Game Seven goes tonight in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Canalta Cup finals. The winner, either the NipawinHawks or EstevanBruins, will hoist the Cup, and bring an end to what has been the SJHL’s most trying season. The victor will also represent the SJHL against Manitoba…
What is going on in Toronto?! Van attack leaves multiple people dead
What a horrible day of news, again. This time, a van was driven onto a sidewalk in Toronto and killed 10 pedestrians, with 15 more injured at the latest report. Despite early speculation of terrorism, public safety minister Ralph Goodale was saying a few moment ago this does not appear to be connected to national…
News from Nowhere for April 22
I really don’t have a lot to say today so here are some links to the big stories happening lately: North Korea suspending nuke tests, shootings at Waffle House, the Barbara Bush funeral, and James Comey. I guess Coachella has been on as well. That’s all I’m writing about for now.
BNN Bloomberg launches April 30; spells end to Vancouver’s TSN 1410
So the news from Canadian media is that BNN and Bloomberg have joined forces and their combined business news channel will launch April 30. This is actually a move that was announced some time ago and gives BNN exclusive rights to Bloomberg TV programming in Canada. However I should point out Bloomberg was technically already…
A bad last few days for deaths: Art Bell, Harry Anderson and now Barbara Bush
RIP to all of them. BREAKING: Longtime radio host Art Bell has died at his Pahrump home, the Nye County Sheriff’s Office saidhttps://t.co/qJSSPZxfDI pic.twitter.com/nGxCeHKrVN — Las Vegas RJ (@reviewjournal) April 14, 2018 'Night Court' star Harry Anderson, 65, found dead in home https://t.co/RxW9pBfCyr pic.twitter.com/l6E764KIn9 — CP24 (@CP24) April 17, 2018 Remembering Barbara Bush. 1925-2018https://t.co/IUtKfdKn1n pic.twitter.com/onRhWcCFoY…
Blizzards, ice storms, World War III lead an apocalyptic News from Nowhere
Welcome to News from Nowhere after what has been a particularly bad week in the world of news. At least, in my area, it has been bad, but a lot of people must be feeling bat-crazy after all the bad weather across North America this week. But first, a final word about the US-British-France air…
So, the US and their allies have launched air strikes on Syria.
Good grief, I hope this isn’t the start of World War III. The Russian government may not take this news too well.
Now, the last word about Conor McGregor’s embarrassing recent antics
On to more uplifting news from some of the other, more hilarious sports out there. And hilarious is right when describing the gong show over at the UFC with Conor McGregor. Folks, this guy has really lost it — he really has gone insane. The big news on Thursday from Dana White was that a…
The news is as bad as it gets regarding the Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy
The news is about as bad as a lot of people feared it would be with the Humboldt Broncos team bus accident yesterday. (Updated:) 15 people who were on the bus are dead and there are 14 injured. Among the confirmed deaths are the head coach and the team captain, as well as the radio…
My thoughts go out to the Humboldt Broncos and their fans.
On the way back from Saskatoon I tuned in Rod Pedersen’s radio show and heard the news of a horrific bus accident involving the SJHL Humboldt Broncos. They were heading to a playoff game in Nipawin when this happened. They had to call STARS Air Ambulance to the scene, and it sounds like there are…
Earthquake in southern California!! Wait a minute, it only registered 5.3
Today’s earthquake off the California coast is another reminder that the world we live in can be a very shaky place sometimes.
