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Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
SUPERMAN Has a Tiny Cameo From the SMALLVILLE Lex Luthor, Michael Rosenbaum
We can confidently say that James Gunn's Superman has one of the all-time great live-action Lex Luthors in Nicholas Hoult. But what most moviegoers probably didn't know is that there's actually a second Lex Luthor actor in the film. At least, his voice is. Thanks to Comic Book, we've learned that actor Michael Rosenbaum, who played Lex Luthor for seven seasons of Smallville, voiced one of Luthor's Raptor henchmen in the film. In the scene where Eve Teschmacher is being held captive in Lex's pocket universe prison, we hear Rosenbaum's voice say 'Sending sexy selfies behind the back of Lex Luthor? She has to be the biggest idiot in the world.' Rosenbaum and director James Gunn are longtime friends, and Gunn even asked him to voice the character Martinex in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. So it's no surprise that he snuck him into Superman in a small voice role. And this voice cameo is just another in a long line of DC Universe roles for Rosenbaum. Not only did he play Lex Luthor in Smallville, but he also voiced the Flash in Justice League Unlimited. In addition, he voiced the younger Kid Flash in Teen Titans, and Deadman in The Brave and the Bold. Now he can finally add a live-action DC feature film to his resume. In an interview with Screen Rant, Michael Rosenbaum said 'James asked me to do something fun, so I have a couple of lines that I voice. He's one of my best friends, and he's very loyal. It's exciting. I think he's got a great vision, and he's putting his heart and soul into it and expressing that. Because he knows how important the character is.' The question is now, when is Gunn going to give his buddy a genuine on-screen role? One that's not just his voice? There are still plenty of DC Comics characters that have never been in a film. Surely Rosenbaum could play a live-action Deadman, or Animal Man, or one of dozens of choices. Someone's going to have to play Kite-Man eventually. Solve the daily Crossword
Politico
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Politico
The attorney fighting Trump's immigration raids in LA
Presented by COURT CLASH: California immigrants swept up in aggressive Los Angeles ICE raids recently scored a legal victory that could undermine a key strategy in Donald Trump's mass deportation agenda. A federal judge on Friday blocked federal immigration officials from conducting 'roving patrols' for undocumented residents, saying they've been arresting people on the basis of their race, accent and workplace, not 'reasonable suspicion' that they're in the United States illegally. We're awaiting a ruling on the Trump administration's emergency motion to stay the judge's block on ICE tactics. But Mark Rosenbaum — an attorney working with the coalition of organizations that secured the restraining order — thinks they've already won, because there's been 'a public change in attitude.' (In fact, Gallup polling conducted in June and released recently found a dramatic swing nationally toward support for immigration). 'The highest officials in this land lied when they said this was about killers and rapists and drugs,' Rosenbaum said. 'I think the American public knows that. I think they see the scope of the abuse of power here. I think the federal government is already the big loser, because they couldn't level with the American people as to what they were really doing and why they were doing it.' Playbook spoke with Rosenbaum about how he and others crafted their case, whether the ruling has been effective and what comes next in court. This conversation has been edited for length and clarity. What went into preparing this lawsuit? What went on in terms of the preparation of that complaint was a serious, thorough investigation as to what federal agents were doing in Los Angeles and surrounding communities. The scope of their activities geographically throughout different communities was so broad that it's not the sort of thing that you can collect and document overnight. What made it even more complicated was that what the government was doing was sweeping up large numbers of individuals of Latino appearance and then taking them to this basement facility down in downtown Los Angeles that was supposed to be a temporary processing center … What that meant is we did not have an opportunity to speak to individuals who were, in fact, swept up like that because of the second part of the case, and that was the denial of access to attorneys. The denial of access to attorneys wasn't accidental. It wasn't incidental. It was part of a purposeful design to keep the facts of the practices that ICE agents and other federal agents were following in Los Angeles secret. It was to make certain that those whose rights were denied were not available to speak to lawyers… The other thing that I think goes to this is that we wanted to make the strongest record possible, and that means talking to a lot of people, a lot of witnesses, many of whom were fearful that providing their names and identities, regardless of legal status, would put them in harm's way. And that wasn't an unreasonable belief. Were things at all delayed because immigration organizations are in triage mode right now? The federal government literally brought in an army, not just figuratively. They literally brought in an army. And in order to make sure that civil rights were addressed to the maximum extent possible, it means that those groups that work with that population, they were stretched to the breaking point. They always delivered. But it meant that there was an awful lot going on — that the first priority wasn't always getting the facts for a lawsuit. The first priority was making sure that people's well being was dealt with, because they were brutal. What went into finding the people who were detained and documenting their stories? What you had was a community that was unquestionably under siege, that was targeted because of their race, in a community that was targeted because it was a blue community. But lawyers did not get that TRO. It was the car wash workers and nannies and the farm workers and the day laborers who stood up to the federal government and told their stories. And we work with the groups that work with those communities and people did, in fact, come forward, and that's why we won. Given the makeup of the higher courts, what we've seen from the Supreme Court — do you have any confidence the Trump administration won't win on appeal? I never predict those sort of things, but I think this: that the stories of individuals of all legal statuses who were pulled out of their stores and pulled out of windows and thrown into a dungeon because of the color of their skin — that's devastating, and the government doesn't have an answer for that. But equally powerful is that the government doesn't have a single document, a single piece of paper, that legally justifies any of the 2,000 or so detentions and arrests that they made … This isn't hard stuff. What do they do — take all their justification documents and put them in a vault and then lose the combination? This is like law enforcement training 101. If you have a justification, you write it down. And the reason there are no documents presented to the court with justification is because there are no documents. Do you think the Trump administration is following the TRO? We are certainly monitoring it. The indication we have is that they've slowed down because of the TRO. The TRO is working. There are people out in the field right now that are checking, but if you're asking me if the TRO made a difference, absolutely… One thing you can say for sure is that they are not appealing the part of the decision that dealt with access to lawyers. They have not filed an appeal on that. They have not asked for a stay on that. What does that tell you? That tells you that they know that they were violating those rights and they don't want to present that to a court. So this TRO, it truly is absolutely life or death. IT'S TUESDAY AFTERNOON. This is California Playbook PM, a POLITICO newsletter that serves as an afternoon temperature check on California politics and a look at what our policy reporters are watching. Got tips or suggestions? Shoot an email to lholden@ WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY POINTING FINGERS: Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson said today that the federal government has 'not seen the calculation or formal request' for California wildfire aid, saying that there is a 'multi-step process' that has not been completed. 'For whatever reason, Gavin Newsom seems to enjoy trying to stick his thumb in the eye of the White House and Congress, which seems to be counter purpose if he is requesting relief,' he said. Newsom's office said in a post on X that they have been in contact with the speaker's office. 'It's our understanding that the Speaker was referring specifically to the White House's formal appropriations request,' the office said. Newsom traveled to Washington in February to meet with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle on the issue. That month, he also sent a letter to Johnson and other House leaders asking for almost $40 billion to help with immediate and long-term recovery. — Nicole Norman IN OTHER NEWS UNMASKED: Sen. Scott Wiener's effort to prohibit ICE agents from wearing certain types of face coverings appeared poised to advance from the Assembly Public Safety Committee today, although moderate Democrats aligned themselves with law enforcement groups and declined to vote on the bill. At the time of publication, the bill was still awaiting final passage, with some members absent during its hearing. The legislation would ban specific masks for local, state and federal law enforcement, although it's targeted at the immigration enforcement agents who've worn neck gaiters and ski masks to conceal their faces during raids. ON THE HILL: UC Berkeley Chancellor Rich Lyons was grilled by a congressional panel in Washington this morning along with other university leaders about allegations of antisemitism on their campuses. Lyons was not chancellor when protests and encampments roiled campus following the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, but was pressed repeatedly about a 2024 social media post from history professor Ussama Makdisi that said he 'could have been one of those who broke the siege on October 7.' Lyons paused when Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI) asked what he thought Makdisi meant by the post, eventually stating he believed it 'was a celebration of the terrorist attack of Oct. 7.' He did call Makdisi a 'fine scholar,' which drew a rebuke from Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), chair of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. Lyons, who is just a year into his tenure, also emphasized the difficulty of balancing protecting the community from discrimination and harassment while also upholding the First Amendment right to free speech. He received the backing of leading Jewish faculty members ahead of the hearing. 'Does it frustrate us as presidents? I'll speak for myself: This is frustrating,' Lyons said. 'People say, 'Well, just drive down the middle of the road.' This is a very complex road to drive down. And so we are constantly making judgments around, 'How do we keep people safe and supported, and also how do we make sure that we are protecting free speech and the marketplace for ideas''? — Eric He and Bianca Quilantan WHAT WE'RE READING TODAY — A new group of Camp Pendleton Marines has been posted at the southern border alongside U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Border Patrol for 'operational responsibilities.' (OC Register) — California's largest public employee pension fund surpassed its annual investment target, bouncing back from a spring stock market crash following Trump's tariff announcement earlier this year. (CalMatters) — A new program steering students toward specific job-ready training now has a waiting list as roughly 160 students are receiving $1,000 this summer while learning about vocational skills in high-demand sectors. (Los Angeles Times) AROUND THE STATE — Locals in California's North Coast are expressing concern after one of the last undeveloped oceanfront properties in the area was put on the market. (SF Gate) — Clean energy in California's retail electricity supply is up from previous years, as data released earlier this week shows that solar, wind, hydropower and other carbon-free sources in 2023 increased slightly from 2022. (The Mercury News) — compiled by Juliann Ventura
Miami Herald
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
‘Star Trek' Star Says He Won't Play His Popular Character Again
Star Trek actor Anson Mount is opening up about his decades-long career in the entertainment industry. During an appearance on the July 15 episode of Michael Rosenbaum's podcastInside of You, Mount, who currently plays Captain Christopher Pike on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, discussed starring in the Western series, Hell on Wheels, which aired for five seasons until 2016. Mount said while he missed filming the series "like crazy," he wouldn't ever return to play his character, Cullen Bohannon. "It was a full chapter of my life. I love working outside. I love working with horses. I loved working with all of the cast and producers and everyone on set. I loved working with the network. But, no, I would not go back," said Mount during the interview. He explained that he believed it would be a disservice to his character if he ever reprised the role. "You know you've done your job when you feel like your character has deserved their rest. And it would be like grave digging to bring him back. I wouldn't do that," said Mount. While speaking to Rosenbaum, Mount also discussed playing Captain Pike, a role originated by Jeffrey Hunter in the original Star Trek series, which aired from 1966 to 1969. He noted that Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is a prequel to Star Trek: The Original Series, meaning his version of the captain is "in a very different place" than Hunter's Pike. He also said he appreciated having to abide by the limitations of portraying an already-established character. "I think every artist needs the limitations. And at this point Star Trek is almost its own genre. And I think you have to study if you want to do it correctly," said Mount. When Rosenbaum asked Mount if he "studied" the Star Trek franchise, the Hell on Wheels actor replied that he was a fan of the original series when he was a child. "I grew up watching it in syndication," said the 52-year-old. The third season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds premieres on July 17 on Paramount+. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Miami Herald
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
‘Smallville' Star Makes Bold Statement About ‘Superman' Actor David Corenswet
Actor Michael Rosenbaum, who famously played Lex Luthor on the series Smallville, is sharing his thoughts about new Superman star David Corenswet. During the July 15 episode of his podcast,Inside of You, Rosenbaum, who has a brief appearance in the 2025 film, said he thoroughly enjoyed Superman, directed by James Gunn. In addition, he said while he always will love his Smallville co-star Tom Welling's portrayal of Clark Kent, AKA Superman, he thinks Corenswet embodied the iconic character. "Tom is always my Smallville Clark Kent. He's my Clark Kent. But David Corenswet was freaking Superman. He is awesome," said Rosenbaum during his podcast. The actor also complimented Rachel Brosnahan for her portrayal of Lois Lane and Edi Gathegi's portrayal of Mr. Terrific. In addition, he said he believes "Nicholas Hoult does a great job" as Lex in the film. During a July 2025 interview with Entertainment Weekly, Hoult said he spoke to Rosenbaum about playing Lex. According to Hoult, Rosenbaum "was so kind and encouraging, and he really gave me a freedom and a confidence and a support that felt really lovely going into it." "He was probably the first person I saw play Luthor when I was growing up. So to get to interact with him and to chat with him beforehand was really special. I appreciate that from him, his time, but also just his encouragement meant a lot," said Hoult to the publication. "The beautiful thing he said was, 'You've got this. Go have fun.' It's a, weirdly, kind of uplifting and wonderful thing to play a character that you've watched someone play and do a brilliant job at, to then have them say, 'Yeah, go get it. Go take it on.' That's a really bolstering sort of thing to happen. It was very kind of him to do that because I suppose it's a weird thing taking on a character that other people have played in some ways." Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Los Angeles Times
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
‘When Calls the Heart' co-stars Erin Krakow and Ben Rosenbaum tie the knot
In true Hallmark fashion, 'When Calls the Heart' co-stars Erin Krakow and Ben Rosenbaum found love on set. Now, the two are officially married. The newlyweds, who have appeared in the period drama since the show debuted in 2014, confirmed their union Monday with a joint Instagram post of photos from their wedding, captioned with a simple infinity symbol. Krakow, 40, and Rosenbaum, 38, first sparked romance rumors in 2023 when Krakow revealed on Instagram that they had adopted a dog, Willoughby, together. But it wasn't until a year later that the two confirmed their relationship on Valentine's Day. The actors, who have kept their relationship relatively private, surprised fans with news of their nuptials. 'Y'all dropped a whole wedding like it was a Tuesday fit check,' one social media user commented. 'Plot twist of the year!!' But this isn't the first marriage to come out of 'When Calls the Heart.' Last September, co-stars Kevin McGarry and Kayla Wallace also wed. 'I'm still crying. My favorite pairing!' Wallace commented on Krakow and Rosenbaum's post, adding wine and cheese emojis. 'Beautiful pictures, beautiful friends, beautiful husband and wife - xo,' McGarry wrote. 'When Calls the Heart' is Hallmark Channel's longest-running original series and was recently renewed for a 13th season, scheduled to premiere in 2026. The release date has not yet been announced. Krakow stars as Elizabeth Thornton (and also serves as an executive producer) and Rosenbaum plays Mike Hickam on the popular Western.
