Godzilla Returns to the Big Screen
May 17, 2014— -- quicklist: 1title: Godzilla Returns to the Big Screentext: The world's most famous monster is back.
The latest reboot of "Godzilla" hit theaters this weekend. The movie stars Bryan Cranston of "Breaking Bad" fame, Elizabeth Olsen and Aaron Taylor-Johnson.
ABC News' David Blaustein gave it 3.5 out of 5 stars, while Wesley Morris and Chris Connelly of Grantland, which, like ABC News, is owned by Disney, debated whether Godzilla needed to hit the gym.
Will "Godzilla" live up to the hype? Let's hope it's better than the 1998 version, which has a 25% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
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quicklist: 2title: Katey Sagal Joins Cast of 'Pitch Perfect 2'text: Did you know the actress who played Peg Bundy on "Married With Children" can sing, too?
The multitalented Katey Sagal has signed on to the cast of "Pitch Perfect 2," according to the Hollywood Reporter.
It's reported that Sagal, 60, will play the mother of Hailee Steinfeld, who is also a new edition to the cast.
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quicklist: 3title: Flappy Bird Will Fly Againtext: Get your thumbs ready. Flappy Bird is coming back!
Dong Nguyen, the Vietnam-based creator, said he plans to bring the game, including its infamous big-eyed bird and green pipes, back to the market later this year, but with a few changes.
The game will have a multiplayer capability and be less addictive, Nguyen told CNBC.
>How Nguyen plans to make millions of people's favorite time-wasting game less addictive is anyone's guess.
Flappy Bird, which entails guiding a cartoon bird through green pipes, had been downloaded more than 50 million times before Nguyen pulled it from app stores in February.
Flappy Bird Creator Pulled His Game Because It's an 'Addictive Product'
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quicklist: 4title: Diane Humetewa Makes Historytext: Diane Humetewa has been confirmed as the first Native-American woman to serve on the federal bench.
Humetewa, a former U.S. attorney from Arizona and a member of the Hopi tribe, was confirmed Wednesday in the U.S. Senate with a 96-0 vote.
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer congratulated Humetewa on Twitter.
"Proud day as AZ's own Diane Humetewa becomes 1st Native American woman to serve as federal judge," she wrote. "Congrats on this historic achievement!"
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quicklist: 5title: Kenny Rogers Reveals Skin Cancer Scaretext: Kenny Rogers, 75, posted an Instagram picture of himself with a bandage above his right eye earlier this week, revealing a skin cancer scare.
"Had a bit of skin cancer removed today -- I recommend everyone go get checked, especially since May is National Skin Cancer Detection & Prevention Month. Don't worry though, I'm gonna look great in Knoxville this weekend!"
The Social Climber bets you will, Kenny!
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