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.

In a world where video games are getting films right and left- “Grand Turismo,” anyone?- a television series based on “Twisted Metal” sure seems like…an odd choice. But, here we are. The series is described as a half-hour show based on the classic PlayStation game series, is a high-octane action comedy, based on an original take by Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick and written by Michael Jonathan Smith, about a motor-mouthed outsider offered a chance at a better life, but only if he can successfully deliver a mysterious package across a post-apocalyptic wasteland. With the help of a badass axe-wielding…

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This just in-Disney+’s upcoming “Ahsoka” “Star Wars” series finally has an official release date! We knew it was coming sometime this summer, but as of this morning, we know it’ll be debuting on August 23rd, 2023. If you missed out on all the info during Star Wars Celebration’s “Ahsoka” panel, you can catch up here.

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Okay, maybe not EVERYONE, but at least two characters from Zack Snyder’s “Rebel Moon” look suspiciously like Furiosa from “Mad Max: Fury Road.” I mean judge for yourself- Compare the above costumes by Stephany Portnoy Potter to Charlize Theron’s iconic Imperator Furiosa costume as designed by Oscar winning costumer Jenny Beavan. Like…did someone not point this out to Snyder and co? Obviously this comparison isn’t the entire swath of news from the film, as this morning, Vanity Fair published a first look piece featuring several more images from the Netflix feature. More “Rebel Moon” Photos The feature hits Netflix December…

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While a certain someone has a certain adventure film due out later this month, he’s ALSO in the middle of working on a certain pretty big super hero franchise. Harrison Ford- Indiana Jones himself- is joining the MCU in the upcoming 4th “Captain America” film. It was originally going to be titled “New World Order,” but the news this morning includes an update to that. Following the happenings of “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” “Captain America: Brave New World” will focus on Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) really living the Captain America life. A sneak peak image from earlier today…

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This just in-a third “Hocus Pocus” film is apparently in the works at Disney. President of Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production . Sean Bailey confirmed this in an interview with the New York Times.No further information, including if we may possibly see the return of the Sanderson sisters, was given. “I’d love to have a franchise — especially a character I love playing,” Bette Middler told EW during press for the 2022 sequel. “If there was a third one, of course I’d sign on, but I don’t know how. I can’t imagine what the story would be, but I love…

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We are so sad to share the news that one of our favorite TV host personalities, Padma Lakshmi, will no longer be hosting culinary competition series, “Top Chef.” The hit show is right towards the end of their 20th season, and have already been renewed for season 21. Lakshmi, who is an accomplished author as well as mother and model, has been with the program for 17 years. She made the announcement via her Instagram: Her program for Hulu, “Taste the Nation,” just returned for its second season to much international critical acclaim. Lakshmi was also named one of TIME…

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Sounds like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s involvement with the “Fast & Furious” franchise isn’t slowing down anytime soon. Johnson will reportedly be reprising the role of Luke Hobbs in yet another spinoff of the popular ‘family’ saga. This film will not be a sequel to “Hobbs & Shaw,” nor, reportedly, a direct spinoff of “Fast X.” Instead, sources say, it’ll be its own contained story, based on a screenplay by Chris Morgan. Johnson himself confirmed the news. “Fast X” is currently in theaters now.

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This just in-Disney’s NEXT live-action adaptation of a beloved animated film, “Moana,” has found its’ director. Thomas Kail, Tony-winning director of Broadway favorite “Hamilton,” will helm the film for the House of Mouse. We already know Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will be reprising his demi-god role of Maui for the live-action, as well as acting as an executive producer via his Seven Bucks banner. Original “Moana” screenwriter Jared Bush is also writing this version, along with Dana Ledoux Miller. We’ll let you know what we hear about this and other “Moana” news.

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