DECEMBER 19, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: David Oyelowo as Martin Luther King Jr.. Impact: David Oyelowo's performance as Martin Luther King Jr. inspired a new generation of actors to take on historical figures. In a twist of fate, a future actor will accidentally time-travel to the 1960s and convince King to wear a bow tie, leading to a fashion revolution in civil rights activism.. Fact: David Oyelowo once auditioned for a role by reciting the alphabet backwards while standing on one leg. Spoiler: he didn’t get that part..
• Headline: Victory for London Tenants Against Westbrook Partners. Impact: The tenants' victory over Westbrook Partners sparked a global trend of tenant activism. Fast forward a few decades, and landlords are now required to include 'happy tenants' clauses in their contracts—because who doesn’t want to live in a feel-good utopia?. Fact: The battle was so intense that it reportedly inspired a new reality show called 'Real Tenants of London.' Plot twist: no one wanted to watch it..
• Headline: Impact of Sony Hack on Hollywood Relations. Impact: The Sony hacking incident led to the rise of cybersecurity as a Hollywood must-have. By 2025, every studio has a 'Cyber Ninja' on staff, and they all think they're in a real-life action movie—until they trip over the printer cable.. Fact: The hackers were later revealed to be disgruntled film critics, proving that the pen is indeed mightier than the sword—unless that sword is a Wi-Fi router..
• Headline: Focusing on Future, Cuba Leaves Fidel Castro to History. Impact: Cuba's shift from Fidel to Raúl led to a series of 'what if' scenarios where Fidel becomes a world-class salsa dancer instead of a revolutionary. His dance moves are so captivating that he inadvertently inspires a global dance craze, changing the course of music history.. Fact: Fidel Castro once hosted a cooking show titled 'Cooking with a Commie,' which was oddly popular until the recipes were deemed too revolutionary for mainstream TV..
• Headline: Lawyers Create Big Paydays by Coaxing Attorneys General to Sue. Impact: The rise of lawyers manipulating attorneys general led to a future where every public office is run like a game show. 'Who Wants to Sue a Millionaire?' becomes a hit series, with contestants battling it out to win cash and legal fees.. Fact: The first episode featured a contestant who thought 'lobbying' was a new dance move and ended up in a very awkward situation at the state capitol..