Going back to the days of President Jimmy Carter, who vowed to ask about UFOs when he got into office, people have imagined becoming President of the United States just so they could ask about aliens, Area 51, and all the other mysteries that defined shows like X-Files in the 90s. President Barack Obama is one of the handful of people in American to have actually had the opportunity to make good on that dream, and he says he didn't waste it. In an appearance on The Late Late Show With James Corden, Obama says he asked whether the U.S. government actually has alien specimens. The answer, alas, was no. "The truth is that when I came into office, I asked, 'Is there a lab somewhere where we're keeping the alien specimens in stasis.' They did a little bit of research and the answer was no," Obama says. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/04/27/pentagon-officially-declassifies-and-releases-3-navy-videos-purportedly-showing-ufos"] He does, however, acknowledge that there have been some strange events that cannot easily be explained. "But what is true, and I'm actually being serious here, there is footage and records of objects in the skies that we don't know exactly what they are," Obama says. We can't explain how they move, their trajectory... they do not have an easily explainable pattern. So I think people still take seriously trying to investigate and figure out what that is." Obama went on to joke that Corden's bandleader Reggie Watts was perhaps an alien himself. UFOs, of course, are a bigger and bigger part of the discourse these days. Just last month, the Defense Department confirmed that footage of shared photos and videos of U.A.P.s (Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon) had indeed been taken by Navy personnel, and that they were investigating. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-best-space-opera-movies-that-arent-star-wars-or-star-trek&captions=true"] U.S. intelligence agencies are expected to deliver a report on U.A.P.s next month. It is intended to make public what the Pentagon knows about encounters with UFO, NBC News reports. While you wait, find out why scientists are calling for evidence of potential UFOs. And if you want a chaser, here are the best sci-fi movies on Netflix right now. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Kat Bailey is a Senior News Editor at IGN.

The Batgirl movie will now be directed by the team of Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the duo that helmed 2020's Bad Boys for Life. According to The Hollywood Reporter, El Arbi and Fallah will direct the Batgirl film starring Barbara Gordon. The movie is planned as an HBO Max project, though it's unclear if this means the film will forgo a theatrical run. Bumblebee writer Christina Hodson, who also has screenwriting credits on Birds of Prey and The Flash, will write the script. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=everything-coming-to-hbo-max&captions=true"] In 2017 Joss Whedon was tapped to write and direct the Batgirl movie for Warner Bros, but he left in 2018 saying he couldn't come up with the right story for the character. El Arbi and Fallah are best known as the duo behind last year's Bad Boys For Life which grossed over $425 million worldwide. The team also directed episodes for the FX series Snowfall and are directors and executive producers on the upcoming Ms. Marvel show for Disney Plus. The two are also attached to direct Beverly Hills Cop 4 [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=dc-extended-universe-every-upcoming-movie&captions=true"] Check out IGN's Bad Boys for Life review here for our thoughts on the directing team's action revival, or check out our list of the DC movies and shows coming in 2021 and beyond. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt T.M. Kim is IGN's News Editor.

The Batgirl movie will now be directed by the team of Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the duo that helmed 2020's Bad Boys for Life. According to The Hollywood Reporter, El Arbi and Fallah will direct the Batgirl film starring Barbara Gordon. The movie is planned as an HBO Max project, though it's unclear if this means the film will forgo a theatrical run. Bumblebee writer Christina Hodson, who also has screenwriting credits on Birds of Prey and The Flash, will write the script. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=everything-coming-to-hbo-max&captions=true"] In 2017 Joss Whedon was tapped to write and direct the Batgirl movie for Warner Bros, but he left in 2018 saying he couldn't come up with the right story for the character. El Arbi and Fallah are best known as the duo behind last year's Bad Boys For Life which grossed over $425 million worldwide. The team also directed episodes for the FX series Snowfall and are directors and executive producers on the upcoming Ms. Marvel show for Disney Plus. The two are also attached to direct Beverly Hills Cop 4 [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=dc-extended-universe-every-upcoming-movie&captions=true"] Check out IGN's Bad Boys for Life review here for our thoughts on the directing team's action revival, or check out our list of the DC movies and shows coming in 2021 and beyond. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt T.M. Kim is IGN's News Editor.

Writer Cullen Bunn is one of the most prolific comic book creators around, especially when it comes to horror comics like Harrow County, Manor Black and Parasomnia. But Bunn's latest horror project, Lucky Devil, veers pretty far off the beaten path. This new four-issue series is as much a comedy as it is a story of demonic possession, and it all starts with an exorcism gone wrong. Lucky Devil teams Bunn with artist Fran Galán (Goya, The Sublime Terrible) and letterer El Torres. You can get an early taste of what the series holds in store by checking out an exclusive preview below: [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=lucky-devil-1-exclusive-comic-book-preview&captions=true"] Lucky Devil revolves around a downtrodden everyman named Stanley. Becoming possessed by a powerful demon is just the latest in a long series of misfortunes. But when the demon is banished from his body, Stanley finds he's retailed all that unholy strength and power. Stanley immediately sets out to punish everyone who's wronged him over the years, which leads to him becoming a messianic figure with an entire cult of worshipers. Unfortunately, the demons of Hell are none too thrilled about Stanley stealing the spotlight. “Lucky Devil is a horror-comedy. There's some real darkness in these pages, but there's humor, too," says Bunn in Dark Horse's press release. "Stanley isn't the type of guy you'd expect to see leading a mass movement to a new infernal religion, but he's gathering followers who shout, 'Hail, Stanley!'" Bunn continues, "But he's plagued by the demon lord who lost his gifts to Stanley, and he's haunted by secrets he can never let slip free. He's struggling to keep his relationship with his new girlfriend from falling apart, which can be tough when an exorcist shows up telling you he botched the ritual that set you free. And he's got troubles ahead, because the devils that rule Hell don't like the idea of a mortal wielding all that power. And they have demonic assassins on the case.” Lucky Devil #1 will hit stores on August 4, 2021. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/how-the-mcu-is-secretly-assembling-the-young-avengers"] For more on what's brewing in the comic book realm this summer, learn about the big changes looming for the X-Men line, meet Marvel's newest LGBTQ+ hero, Somnus and find out what's next for Black Panther. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket by following @jschedeen on Twitter.

Writer Cullen Bunn is one of the most prolific comic book creators around, especially when it comes to horror comics like Harrow County, Manor Black and Parasomnia. But Bunn's latest horror project, Lucky Devil, veers pretty far off the beaten path. This new four-issue series is as much a comedy as it is a story of demonic possession, and it all starts with an exorcism gone wrong. Lucky Devil teams Bunn with artist Fran Galán (Goya, The Sublime Terrible) and letterer El Torres. You can get an early taste of what the series holds in store by checking out an exclusive preview below: [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=lucky-devil-1-exclusive-comic-book-preview&captions=true"] Lucky Devil revolves around a downtrodden everyman named Stanley. Becoming possessed by a powerful demon is just the latest in a long series of misfortunes. But when the demon is banished from his body, Stanley finds he's retailed all that unholy strength and power. Stanley immediately sets out to punish everyone who's wronged him over the years, which leads to him becoming a messianic figure with an entire cult of worshipers. Unfortunately, the demons of Hell are none too thrilled about Stanley stealing the spotlight. “Lucky Devil is a horror-comedy. There's some real darkness in these pages, but there's humor, too," says Bunn in Dark Horse's press release. "Stanley isn't the type of guy you'd expect to see leading a mass movement to a new infernal religion, but he's gathering followers who shout, 'Hail, Stanley!'" Bunn continues, "But he's plagued by the demon lord who lost his gifts to Stanley, and he's haunted by secrets he can never let slip free. He's struggling to keep his relationship with his new girlfriend from falling apart, which can be tough when an exorcist shows up telling you he botched the ritual that set you free. And he's got troubles ahead, because the devils that rule Hell don't like the idea of a mortal wielding all that power. And they have demonic assassins on the case.” Lucky Devil #1 will hit stores on August 4, 2021. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/how-the-mcu-is-secretly-assembling-the-young-avengers"] For more on what's brewing in the comic book realm this summer, learn about the big changes looming for the X-Men line, meet Marvel's newest LGBTQ+ hero, Somnus and find out what's next for Black Panther. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket by following @jschedeen on Twitter.

Arnold Schwarzenegger will headline his first-ever TV series in a new, untitled spy project for Netflix. Schwarzenegger will star opposite Monica Barbaro (Top Gun: Maverick) in a new eight-episode drama series about a father and daughter who learn they both secretly work for the CIA without the other knowing. Now that they know their relationship has been built on a lie, the two will team up as partners in this globe-trotting spy drama. The untitled Netflix show is created by Nick Santora, who has credits on shows like Jack Reacher and The Fugitive series, and he will also serve as showrunner and executive producer alongside Schwarzenegger. Skydance Television is working with Netflix on the production. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/08/30/terminator-dark-fate-trailer-2"] Schwarzenegger has had a long, storied career starring in films like Terminator, Predator, and way more than can be listed. But he has not headlined any TV shows before. Other than a couple of cameos and celebrity guest appearances (along with a stint hosting The New Celebrity Apprentice), Schwarzenegger has mostly kept to starring in movies. But with the era of prestige TV well underway, stars typically known to only stick with movies are now starring in their own shows and it looks like Schwarzenegger is getting in on the trend. In a statement, Schwarzenegger says, "Fans from all over the world have been asking me for a wild ride like this for years, and now they're finally going to get it because of our great partners at Skydance and Netflix. I am beyond pumped to start work on the show with Nick and Monica and the whole team." Netflix is still showing that it's ready to compete in the crowded streaming field. Netflix recently locked down the exclusive rights to two Knives Out sequels, and the cast for that film is shaping up nicely with Dave Bautista and Edward Norton set to join Daniel Craig. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt T.M. Kim is IGN's News Editor.

Arnold Schwarzenegger will headline his first-ever TV series in a new, untitled spy project for Netflix. Schwarzenegger will star opposite Monica Barbaro (Top Gun: Maverick) in a new eight-episode drama series about a father and daughter who learn they both secretly work for the CIA without the other knowing. Now that they know their relationship has been built on a lie, the two will team up as partners in this globe-trotting spy drama. The untitled Netflix show is created by Nick Santora, who has credits on shows like Jack Reacher and The Fugitive series, and he will also serve as showrunner and executive producer alongside Schwarzenegger. Skydance Television is working with Netflix on the production. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/08/30/terminator-dark-fate-trailer-2"] Schwarzenegger has had a long, storied career starring in films like Terminator, Predator, and way more than can be listed. But he has not headlined any TV shows before. Other than a couple of cameos and celebrity guest appearances (along with a stint hosting The New Celebrity Apprentice), Schwarzenegger has mostly kept to starring in movies. But with the era of prestige TV well underway, stars typically known to only stick with movies are now starring in their own shows and it looks like Schwarzenegger is getting in on the trend. In a statement, Schwarzenegger says, "Fans from all over the world have been asking me for a wild ride like this for years, and now they're finally going to get it because of our great partners at Skydance and Netflix. I am beyond pumped to start work on the show with Nick and Monica and the whole team." Netflix is still showing that it's ready to compete in the crowded streaming field. Netflix recently locked down the exclusive rights to two Knives Out sequels, and the cast for that film is shaping up nicely with Dave Bautista and Edward Norton set to join Daniel Craig. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt T.M. Kim is IGN's News Editor.

"It never crossed my mind to be in a Marvel movie," actress Salma Hayek told Variety in a new interview. "I guess that I thought that boat had sailed, and it was an absolute shock." Hayek reflected on her Marvel's Eternals role in an article that also covered her decision to take a break from politics, her starring role in Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard, and her life-threatening bout with COVID-19. She talked about how hard it is to be an action hero as a 54-year-old Mexican woman, and how she had to keep the information that she had been cast in the role to herself "for so many months." "[T]o be an action hero, being Mexican, a woman, and my age, it felt like they were punking me," Hayek said. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2018/08/03/marvels-eternals-movie-explained"] Hayek will take on the role of Ajak, a spiritual leader for the community of Eterans on Earth who has superior strength, stamnia, and speed. Ajak does not age and is capable of communicating with the Celestials, an ancient race of entities present long before even the Asgardians. The character was originally created by Jack Kirby in 1976. Hayek says that she "knew the name" of her character, but didn't initially look at the comics. "When I did look at the comics, I was a man," she said. Marvel's Eternals is part of Phase 4 of the MCU, and will be directed by Chloé Zhao, who recently won an Oscar for her work on Nomadland. It was "shot very differently" from most MCU films, with a big emphasis on practical locations. Hayek praised Marvel vice president of film production Victoria Alonso, says she "could not love this woman more" for her support of the cast. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-actor-and-character-confirmed-for-marvels-eternals-movie&captions=true"] "When people see me, and not just girls, minorities or even short people — anybody — I want them to think even if things don’t look like they can happen, anything can happen. But I don't want it to be based on you have to suffer a lot and then eventually it's going to happen. I want it to be based on why not?" Hayek said. Marvel's Eternals is currently slated to release on November 5. While you wait, check out our guide to every upcoming movie and TV show in the MCU, as well as how the cast was carefully chosen by Zhao.

"It never crossed my mind to be in a Marvel movie," actress Salma Hayek told Variety in a new interview. "I guess that I thought that boat had sailed, and it was an absolute shock." Hayek reflected on her Marvel's Eternals role in an article that also covered her decision to take a break from politics, her starring role in Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard, and her life-threatening bout with COVID-19. She talked about how hard it is to be an action hero as a 54-year-old Mexican woman, and how she had to keep the information that she had been cast in the role to herself "for so many months." "[T]o be an action hero, being Mexican, a woman, and my age, it felt like they were punking me," Hayek said. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2018/08/03/marvels-eternals-movie-explained"] Hayek will take on the role of Ajak, a spiritual leader for the community of Eterans on Earth who has superior strength, stamnia, and speed. Ajak does not age and is capable of communicating with the Celestials, an ancient race of entities present long before even the Asgardians. The character was originally created by Jack Kirby in 1976. Hayek says that she "knew the name" of her character, but didn't initially look at the comics. "When I did look at the comics, I was a man," she said. Marvel's Eternals is part of Phase 4 of the MCU, and will be directed by Chloé Zhao, who recently won an Oscar for her work on Nomadland. It was "shot very differently" from most MCU films, with a big emphasis on practical locations. Hayek praised Marvel vice president of film production Victoria Alonso, says she "could not love this woman more" for her support of the cast. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-actor-and-character-confirmed-for-marvels-eternals-movie&captions=true"] "When people see me, and not just girls, minorities or even short people — anybody — I want them to think even if things don’t look like they can happen, anything can happen. But I don't want it to be based on you have to suffer a lot and then eventually it's going to happen. I want it to be based on why not?" Hayek said. Marvel's Eternals is currently slated to release on November 5. While you wait, check out our guide to every upcoming movie and TV show in the MCU, as well as how the cast was carefully chosen by Zhao.

DC has revealed its next direct-to-video animated movie, and it's a big one. The wildly popular fighting game Injustice: Gods Among Us is getting a movie adaptation. Oddly, neither DC nor Warner Bros. Animation made a formal announcement of the new project. Instead, its existence was revealed via a press release for Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two. Among the bonus features included on that Blu-ray set will be a trailer for an Injustice movie. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2017/05/17/injustice-2-the-movie-all-cutscenes-1080p-60fps"] At this time, no other details are known about the Injustice movie, though with The Long Halloween, Part Two scheduled for a July 2021 release, it seems likely we'll see the Injustice drop before the end of the year. It remains to be seen just how closely the movie will follow the plot of the original game and whether the game's voice cast will reprise their roles for the film. 2013's Injustice: Gods Among Us and its 2017 sequel are set in an alternate DC Universe where Superman is driven mad after being tricked by Joker into killing his wife Lois and their unborn child. Five years after that tragedy, Superman rules the world with an iron fist, forcing the Justice League of the regular DCU to cross dimensions and battle this tyrannical Man of Steel. The Injustice saga has also been greatly expanded through various spinoff comics, which flesh out the five years leading up to the events of the first game and then bridge the gap between the first game and the sequel. It's possible the animated movie could be an adaptation of the comics rather than the games, or even an entirely new story set within this dystopian DC Universe. Presumably a formal announcement of the Injustice movie will follow, hopefully with plot details and a confirmation of the cast and crew involved. For now, check out the trailer for Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two: [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/05/18/batman-the-long-halloween-part-two-exclusive-official-trailer"] For more on DC's recent animated movies, check out IGN's recent reviews of Superman: Man of Tomorrow, Batman: Soul of the Dragon and Justice Society: World War II. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket by following @jschedeen on Twitter.