Author: Mary Anne Butler

In a statement posted to the highly contested social media platform’s X (formerly Twitter) account, ByteDance-owned TikTok claims they are “in the process of restoring service” for users in the United States. This comes after the app went dark Saturday evening following a unianimous agreement by the Supreme Court to uphold a ban of the company unless it’s Chinese-owned parent company agreed to sell to a U.S. company. :In agreement with our service providers, TikTok is in the process of restoring service,” TikTok said. “We thank President Trump for providing the necessary clarity and assurance to our service providers that…

It is with the heaviest of hearts we share the news of the passing of the great David Lynch. From his 1977 first film “Eraserhead,” Lynch embarked on a string of strange, thought-provoking projects. “The Elephant Man,” “Blue Velvet,” “Twin Peaks,” “Mullholland Drive,” “Lost Highway,” and of course our favorite, “Dune” (1984). The news was confirmed by his official social media accounts. “It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch.  We would appreciate some privacy at this time. There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s…

After what feels like forever, we finally have our official first look at the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Perhaps the most important bit of information confirmed was that the 2 will be backward compatible with physical and digital games for the original Switch. A Nintendo Direct for the Switch 2 is planned for April 2nd, 2025. There was also a new launch trailer for the upcoming title “Donkey Kong Country Returns,” which is due out January 16th, 2025. And, in usual Nintendo fashion, the Switch 2 will be getting what looks like a new Mario Kart title.

After a delay on account of the wildfires in California., the first trailer for return of the Man Without Fear is here. Charlie Cox will again don the red devil cowl of the protector of Hell’s Kitchen, and go toe-to-toe with Wilson Fisk. “Daredevil: Born Again” is probably one of Disney+’s most anticipated new series for the coming year, and we cannot WAIT. Especially after that trailer. Elden Henson (Foggy Nelson) and Deborah Ann Woll (Karen Page) are back as well, along with Vincent D’Onofrio as Kingpin.“A few years have passed,” Cox told Empire Magazine about the return. “In that time, Matt, Foggy, and Karen have found…

Author Neil Gaiman has again been accused of some pretty heinous behavior. If you’ll recall, several women came forward in 2023 on a podcast, accusing Gaiman as an abuser and worse. But two days ago, Vulture ran a story that went more in depth with yet more women. We want to warn you there is disturbing and trigger-warning worthy descriptions of coerced intercorse and worse. So, if you chose to read it, be aware. Gaiman has issued a statement of sorts via his personal blog, which you can read below: Over the past many months, I have watched the stories…

I want to start by saying hey, Andy Mushchietti, Nerdbot has been fan of yours for a long time. You had a lot working against you when it came to “The Flash.” And I mean A LOT. From your leading actor becoming a bit of a legal problem*, to the world-wide pandemic causing all manner of delays and changes. That would make anyone’s experience with making a film kinda suck, right? On top of all of that, you had the pressure of your movie being a pretty big studio tent-pole film. THE FLASH. Barry Allen! He’s one of the Justice…

We were heartbroken when actor Ray Stevenson suddenly passed away in 2023. From Titus Pullo in HBO’s hit “Rome,” Blackbeard in “Black Sails,” Scott Buxton in “RRR,” and Volstagg (one of Thor’s Brave Companions), he was kind of a legend. When he joined “Ahsoka,” fans were excited. He was yet another actor who voiced a character in an animated “Star Wars” series making the jump to live-action. The role of Baylon Skoll was perfect for him. A quiet menace paired with mystery- who is this lightsaber welding teacher of Shin Hati (Ivanna Sakhno)? His sudden passing before the first season…

“The Last of Us” season 2 will hit HBO and MAX in April of this year.

This just in-at Sony’s presentation during the opening night festivities of the Consumer Electronics Showcase (CES) in Las Vegas, some big news dropped. Apparently Sony Pictures is adapting “Helldivers” as a live-action film.They’re also developing an anime version of “Ghosts of Tsushima” at Crunchyroll. “Horizon Zero Dawn” is also getting a movie adaptation from Sony Pictures.You can watch the entire Sony press conference on YouTube now:

The first bit of Hollywood news to have us scratching our heads in 2025 has to do with Will Smith and “The Matrix.” Maybe you’re asking yourself what one has to do with the other. Perhaps you didn’t know, but Smith was originally offered the role of Neo. He ultimately turned down directors Lana and Lily Wachowski, and made “Wild Wild West” instead. Of course as we know, Keanu Reeves took the part, and the rest is box office and cinematic achievement history. This morning, Smith posted a very interesting video. In it, he recounts that bit of casting-that-almost-was, and…