Author: Mary Anne Butler

Mary Anne Butler (Mab) has been part of the fast-paced world of journalism since she was 15, getting her start in album reviews and live concert coverage for a nationally published (print) music magazine. She eventually transitioned to online media, writing for such sites as UGO/IGN, ComicsOnline, Geek Magazine, Ace of Geeks, Aggressive Comix (where she is still Editor-in-Chief), Bleeding Cool (where she was News Editor), and now Nerdbot as Editor-In-Chief. Over the past 10 years, she’s built a reputation at conventions across the globe as a cosplayer (occasionally), photographer (constantly), panelist and moderator (mostly), and reporter (always). Interviews, reviews, observations, breaking news, and objective reporting are the name of the game for the founder of Harkonnen Knife Fight, a Dune-themed band with an international presence. Though she be but little, she is fierce.

This just in- Natasha Liu Bordizzo has been tapped by Disney+ to play iconic “Star Wars” character Sabine Wren for upcoming series “Ahsoka.” Bordizzo’s debut as Snow Vase in Netflix’s “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny” absolutely shows she knows her way around a weapon, so we’re pretty excited.We know that Rosario Dawson will be back as the title character in “Ahsoka” after making her debut in season 2 of “The Mandalorian.” And, we’ll have “Kenobi” to look forward to as well. This story is developing….

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While the official Disney fanclub event D23 was pushed back to 2022, the wait may be worth it. Earlier today, the worldwide organization released a glimpse into what attendees can expect from the convention. Taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center mere steps from Disneyland in California, House of Mouse enthusiasts can look forward to all kinds of great things. WALT’S MARCELINE: Walt Disney frequently cited this charming Missouri town where he spent his early childhood as one of his greatest influences. In fact, its lovely main thoroughfare was an inspiration for Disneyland’s Main Street, U.S.A. D23 Members will have…

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Get ready for some wholesome content on Netflix, as “The Great British Baking Show: Holidays” is returning for a 4th season. Netflix just released a trailer for the upcoming 2-episode special, and we’re delighted. Episode 1 – The Great Christmas Baking ShowPaul Hollywood, Prue Leith and Matt Lucas are joined by Tom Allen as they celebrate Christmas in the famous white tent. Also invited to the celebrations are Jamie and Rosie from 2019, Ruby from 2018 and James from 2017, all back and ready to battle in the festive fight for the Christmas Star Baker title. They’ll round off Christmas…

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90s kids may or may not remember the animated “Earthworm Jim” series based on the video game of the same name. Not your average hero, Jim was in fact an earthworm, who managed to find a supersuit that fell from the sky. His entire backstory is explained in the original cartoon’s super-catchy theme song. Turns out there is still an interest in the character, despite issues surrounding creator Doug TenNapel. (Polygon points out no mention of TenNapel in the announcement for the new series, and is waiting for an official comment.)Interplay Entertainment Corp. (who currently hold the rights) are actively…

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We are very sad to report that Dave Frishberg, prolific songwriter for the influential animated series “Schoolhouse! Rock,” has passed away. A multi-Grammy nominee, Frishberg was an accomplished jazz pianist. His work was performed by such notable stars as Rosemary Clooney, Shirley Horn, Anita O’Day, Michael Feinstein, Diana Krall, and Mel Tormé just to name a few.We hate to relegate someone of Frishberg’s talent and career to one hit, but “Schoolhouse Rock!” track “I’m Just a Bill” is just too iconic not to highlight. Frishberg’s passing was confirmed to the New York Times by his wife, April Magnusson. He was…

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It was truly the end of an era when Bob Iger left his position as CEO of Disney. It was also kind of surprising, as the company was seeing massive growth and success across pretty much every facet. The parks were boasting record-breaking attendance, the launch of Disney+, and more. But, Iger had planned to depart the House of Mouse, and nothing was going to stop him. Iger’s replacement, Bob Chapek, has deep roots in the company. He started with Buena Vista Home Entertainment as the President of Marketing, and worked his way up from there. In 2015, he was…

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Get ready for more “Reno 911” as Thomas Lennon and co are back in an all-new special for Paramount+. Why that particular streaming service home, we’re not sure, as the various seasons of the show are spread across three other platforms. Seasons 1-6 are on HBO Max, season 7 was housed on Quibi (before that service went poof), only to be picked up by The Roku Channel for season 8. According to Variety, “Reno 911: The Hunt for QAnon” “follows the deputies of the Reno Sheriff’s Department as they hunt for Q, the one behind all the QAnon conspiracies. Their efforts…

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It will be difficult to review Sony’s “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” and keep it spoiler-free. A lot of the best beats are, as expected, direct nods to the original film that you definitely want to experience on your own terms. Especially if you are a die-hard ‘buster, who sure seem to be the target audience here. Written and directed by Jason Riteman, son of original “Ghostbusters” director Ivan Riteman, “Afterlife” straddles that line of fan service and nostalgia pretty well, honestly. Instead of constantly pointing to something “LOOK, IT’S THAT THING FROM THAT MOVIE!,” the throwbacks do feel organic.If you’ve seen the…

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It’s a Life Day miracle, as Dark Horse Comics has announced a fan-favorite title returning to their funny papers. Star Wars titles will once again be published under their banner! Dark Horse will share the publishing rights with Marvel Comics. Marvel gained rights to the franchise far, far away when Disney purchased Lucasfilm back in 2014. IDW has also had Star Wars titles under their belt, but they focused mainly on the new High Republic titles. Founder and CEO of Dark Horse Comics Mike Richardson said of the news: “Dark Horse Comics has a rich history publishing Star Wars comics and graphic…

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We’ve actually been looking forward to seeing “Pam & Tommy,” a project starring Sebastian Stan and Lily James as Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson Lee, respectively. It’s so strange, honestly, that someone would want to put this moment of the couple’s lives onto screen. Following the time directly following the unauthorized and unwanted release of the couple’s sex tape, this mini series will explore a lot of what happened to Pam and Tommy in the aftermath. The thing we’re the most interested in here is that Craig Gillespie ( “I, Tonya,” “Cruella”) wrote and directed this project. The rest of…

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