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Geek Tyrant
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Sinestro Actor Ulrich Thomsen Wraps Filming on LANTERNS, Shares Hopeful Farewell — GeekTyrant
DC Studios' Lanterns is shaping up to be one of the most highly anticipated projects in the revamped DCU, and things are moving along behind the scenes. Ulrich Thomsen, who plays the iconic villain Sinestro, has officially wrapped filming his scenes for the upcoming HBO Max series. Thomsen revealed the news via Instagram, sharing a short but heartfelt message that suggests this might not be the last time we see him with a yellow ring. 'Bye for now #sinestro I'll keep one side for later. Hope too see you again,' he wrote. Lanterns , which began production back in February 2025, will center on Green Lanterns Hal Jordan and John Stewart. Kyle Chandler steps into the role of Hal, while Aaron Pierre brings John to life. The story dives into a dark mystery on Earth that entangles both Lanterns as they investigate a murder in the American heartland. According to the official synopsis: 'The series follows new recruit John Stewart and Lantern legend Hal Jordan, two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.' The cast lineup includesKelly Macdonald as Sheriff Kerry, Garret Dillahunt as modern cowboy William Macon, Poorna Jagannathan as Zoe, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, Nicole Ari Parker as Bernadette Stewart, Jason Ritter as Billy Macon, Sherman Augustus as John Stewart Sr., and Paul Ben-Victor as Antaan. The series is co-written by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King, with the first two episodes directed by Hawes. All four creatives are also serving as executive producers. There's still no confirmed premiere date for Lanterns , but it's expected to hit HBO Max sometime in 2026. It'll join a growing slate of DCU projects including Peacemaker Season 2 (coming next month), Supergirl (June 26, 2026), Clayface (September 11, 2026), and James Gunn's Superman , which is currently playing in theaters.
Yahoo
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
American Heartland theme park deal 'falls apart': Will Legends Tower still happen?
Roughly two years after the developers announced plans to construct a Disney-level attraction in Vinita, Oklahoma, investors now say the effort to build American Heartland Theme Park has "fallen apart." Though the theme park would've brought attention to the northeast corner of the state, it wasn't the only big-ticket attraction coming to Oklahoma. Announced in December 2023, the Boardwalk at Bricktown development caught national attention and appears to have slowed, which was expected to start construction in 2024, but has yet to have any permits filed with the city. After the news broke that American Heartland's lead investor filed a lawsuit against the park's developers and the project was apparently kaput, posters on social media were quick to ask if the Boardwalk at Bricktown project might meet the same fate. Here's where the project stands today. Legends Tower marked to be tallest in nation The height of Legends Tower is set to be 1,907 feet tall, surpassing the One World Trade Center in New York City. When the tower was announced, the Federal Aviation Administration opposed the tower's height, following warnings from local airports, pilots, and at least one airline that it would jeopardize flight operations in the area. Julie Morgan, manager of the FAA's Obstruction Evaluation Group in Fort Worth, notified developer Scot Matteson in a Dec. 4, 2024, letter that if the building is built at 1,907 feet high, it will be a "hazard to air navigation." "The study disclosed that the described structure would have a substantial adverse effect on air navigation," Morgan wrote. "This determination becomes final on January 13, 2025, unless a petition is timely filed." Nonetheless, developers said that they are working through some of the threats that the FAA has raised. Matteson told The Oklahoman he is "working through the issues" with the FAA and local and state authorities to mitigate concerns. With the tallest tower being part of phase 2, Matteson said, "We have time to work through those issues." How tall would Legends Tower be? If built as planned, the 1,907-foot-tall Legends Tower would be the fourth tower at the Boardwalk at Bricktown, and the tallest in the country, surpassing One World Trade Center's 1,776 feet. First announced in 2023, the tower would consist of apartments and a hotel. Developer says 'there's more to come' for the tower's future In a statement to The Oklahoman, Matteson said the project has not been abandoned and instead is still being developed. Matteson also said there has been talk about "doing more" and expanding the project. "There's more to come, that's all I can say," Matteson told The Oklahoman in July. This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: American Heartland theme park falls apart: Is Legends Tower still on? Solve the daily Crossword
Fox News
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
One Big, Beautiful Win
Over the weekend, President Trump celebrated many of his accomplishments throughout the past six months, including the passage of the 'Big, Beautiful Bill.' National Reporter and Columnist for The Washington Examiner, Salena Zito, breaks down the Trump Administration's significant achievements thus far and what she hopes to see going forward. Salena explains why the American heartland is pleased with the administration's progress and is benefiting from a recent economic shift. Salena shares her new book, 'Butler: The Untold Story of the Near Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America's Heartland.' She provides an insider's account of her experience on July 13th, 2024, and her phone calls with the President following his near assassination. I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Dana and Salena unpack the controversy surrounding New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
