17 Things Coming In 2018 That Will Cure Your 2017 Blues
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17 Things Coming In 2018 That Will Cure Your 2017 Blues

Keep your head up, there is tons to look forward to

Stephanie Murguia
Dec 25, 2017
San Diego State University
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17 Things Coming In 2018 That Will Cure Your 2017 Blues
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The year 2017 was full of ups and downs. It was filled with crisis, disasters, scandals and twitter wars. Checking the news every day took a toll that shook us all to our core, but the good news is, a new year is right around the corner and we can’t be happier...also Betty White is still with us. To help you get through the last 2 weeks of the year, here is my list of wonderful events and things we can look forward to in the upcoming year.

1. Amazing movies

2018 has an incredible lineup of new movies. We get humor, sci-fi, action, remakes, sequels, you name it it’s coming. Some of the most anticipated films include:

  • “Ready Player One” Release date, March 30th
    • “Avengers: Infinity War” Release date May 4th
    • “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” starring Chris Pratt, what could go wrong this time? Release date, June 22nd
    • “Ocean’s 8” this stars Sandra Bullock, Mindi Kaling, Rhianna and Cate Blanchet. An overall chick filled flick. Release date, June 8th
    • “X-men: Dark Phoenix” with our favorite GOT actress Sophie Turner, release date, November 2nd
    • “Aquaman” starring Khal Droko from Game of Thrones or as he likes to be called Jason Momoa. Release date, December 21st.
    • “Fifty Shades of Freed” The franchise will come to an end with its third installment. Release date, February 9th.
    • “Bohemian Rhapsody” the newest biographical movie about the legendary band Queen, starring Rami Malek from Mr. Robot (yes! If you haven’t seen that show stop whatever you’re doing and go watch) Release date, Christmas day.
    • “A Wrinkle in Time” starring Oprah! Release date, March 9th.
    • Jamie Lee Curtis makes a comeback with the new “Halloween” film. Release date, October 19th.
    • “Incredibles 2” Talk about a nostalgic throwback. Release date, June 15th.
    • “Super Troopers 2” coming out on April 20th, very timely, and starring Rob Lowe.
    • “Hotel Transylvania 3” Adam Sandler's animated hit starring Selena Gomez and Andy Sandberg. Release date July 13th.
    There’s more where that came from, IMBD has a full list check it out here and start marking your calendars.

    2. A Royal Wedding

  • Windsor castle continues to keep us entertained. The most eligible bachelor, Prince Harry is now engaged to none other than Megan Markle, an American actress and if you are one of the 15 people who watch the USA network you might recognize her from the show “Suits". Markle’s background is what makes this royal story that much more interesting. She is a half-black, once divorced American actress, making this couple a must watch. The wedding date is set for May 19th. No matter how you feel about the royals, this event will be talked about for years to come.

  • 3. A Royal Baby

  • If the excitement of a new wedding wasn’t enough, the Duchess of Cambridge will be giving birth to her third child in April. There are a plethora of things to be excited about, boy or girl? What about the name? And most importantly what will he or she look like? So much to look forward to.

    • 4. Normal People Going to Space

    Yes, you read that right, Space X plans to send people to the moon next year. It will take two paying passengers in a loop around the moon, but all details aren’t clear just yet. Here is what we do know; the two passengers have been chosen but Elon Musk is keeping their identity anonymous, the device they will be traveling in is called Dragon 2 and if all goes according to plan they will leave my mid-2018. The trip will last about a week and cover as much as 400,000 miles.

  • 5. Teslas new Semi Truck

  • Elon Musk can add trucker to his resume with his new electric big rig reveal. We learned about the trucks earlier this year and it’s unclear when they will be released, but we will be getting more details on the concept in 2018. Musk released a few teasers this year that will shake up the trucking industry forever. Truck accidents are responsible for more than 4,000 deaths in some states like Florida, this is according to a Fort Lauderdale personal injury attorney. Musk is trying to change that statistic, the trucks are rumored to be safer and faster, getting to 60 mph in just 20 seconds. The seat is also placed dead center and far forward since an engine is no longer present, this change is supposed to give the driver more road visibility. Stay tuned.

  • 6. Midterm elections

  • The midterm elections could shake up the future of members in the House and Senate who are up for re-election. A national poll showed 68% of Americans don’t think most members of Congress deserve re-election. 2017 was a heavy political year and it would be a lie to say it wasn’t. More people, especially, millennials are making their voices heard and getting behind several political movements. This is everyone’s chance to exercise their right to vote.

  • 7. New technology trends

  • Technology is moving faster than we ever imagined, it’s changing the way we communicate, the way we work and how we lead our lives at home. 2018 is set to bring some impressive trends including intelligent apps and analytics. Artificial intelligence is said to be added to the apps we use on our smartphone with a dedicated AI chip. It’s reported that nearly 60% of organizations will also start to build more AI strategies to improve decision making, create a better customer experience and transform business models.

  • 8. New TV to watch

  • 2018 will bring back tons of shows we’ve all been missing. ‘Westworld’ is coming back on HBO, ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ on Hulu and the controversial ‘13 Reasons Why” on Netflix. There are also a handful of TV shows to get excited about, for those who love true crime, ‘The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story’ is premiering on January 17th on FX and ‘Unsolved’ a depiction of the murders of Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls will premiere on February 27th on USA. Roseanne is coming back with a revival! The entire cast is coming back on ABC on March 27th. You can check out the full list of new seasons and new shows on every channel here.

  • 9. New laws

  • 2018 is also bringing new labor & employment laws as well as marijuana legalization and texting and driving laws. Here are a few that might make your day in California, you can read all new laws including federal laws here.
    • Human Trafficking: AB168 will allow hotels, motels and bed and breakfast inns in California to post notices of available human trafficking hotlines including a phone number people can text to access support and services.
    • Anti Discrimination of Military Personnel: AB 1701 prohibits discrimination against service members in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment in California.
    • Parental Leave: SB 63 Employers must give 12 weeks of job-protected parental bonding leave in California.
    • Anti Discrimination: Requires California employers to post notice regarding transgender rights. Also provide training addressing harassment based on gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation.
    • Marijuana Legalization: As long as you are over 21, anyone will be able allowed to purchase marijuana for recreational use.


    • 10. New video games/consoles

    Gamers are also getting some love next year with a slew of new games here is a list of my favorites:

    -Dragon Ball FighterZ: Release date, January 26th

    -Far Cry 5: Release date, March 27th

    -God of War: Release date, Early 2018

    -Days Gone: Release date, Early 2018

    -Detroit: Become Human - Release date, Spring 2018

    New Consoles are also coming out next year including Xbox One X and Nintendo Switch. You can find the full list of new games here.


    11. Music festivals

    Start planning your trips because music festivals are back at it and many are already selling out. Although Coachella has not revealed its full lineup they have confirmed Beyonce will be headlining causing a frenzy on sales. Advance passes are already sold out, sorry! For those of you who aren’t big Coachella goers here is a list of 16 other music festivals, you can go to.

    12. American Idol

    You thought it was over but they fooled you, American Idol is coming back to FOX in April. The new judges are Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan.

    13. Bachelor Nation

    Whether you are a fan of Bachelor shows or not, you know the hype is real. The new season of the Bachelor is coming back to ABC in January. The Bachelorette will proceed soon after as well as Bachelor in Paradise and the Bachelor Winter Games which doesn’t have a release date set.

    14. Award season 2018

    With all of the sexual harassment and sexual assault accusations in Hollywood, the award season is going to get interesting. First up are the Golden Globes and women in Hollywood have already taken this opportunity to take a stand. It’s reported that all women will be dressing in black to protest against sexual harassment in the workplace and support the #metoo movement. It will be interesting to see if anyone else will be taking an impromptu opportunity to take down Hollywood predators.

    15. New phones

    2018 will be full of technology advances but Samsung has been hinting at giving Galaxy users a new FOLDABLE phone, yes they want to take us back to the flip phone days, giving the new iPhone a run for its money. Apple will be coming out with the iPhone X in the Fall which will have more colors and sizes, their plus will be close to six-and-a-half inches! For anyone who is not an iPhone or galaxy user here is a full list of new phones.

    16. Winter Olympics

    You can tune in at any given time during the day and for almost a full month. The winter Olympics will be held in February from the 9th to the 25th and will be held in South Korea. There has already been some controversy regarding the event. Russia has been banned from participating as a result of an alleged state-backed doping program, which did not disclose the test results of athletes using performance-enhancing drugs. Drama, drama, drama!

    17. New roller coasters

    If you are a thrill seeker this will definitely turn your frown upside down. On August 16th, National roller coaster day, parks have confirmed they will be debuting 5 new coasters. Check out all the details here.

    • Mean Streak: Ohio Cedar Point
    • HangTime: Knotts Berry Farm
    • Railblazer: California’s Great America in Santa Clara
    • Time Traveler: Silver Dollar City
    • Twisted Timbers: Kings Dominion




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