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.
Hot on the heels of “Creed III” setting box office records for the franchise, there’s rumors of MORE. Michael B. Jordan is reportedly spearheading a “Creed-Verse” at Amazon Prime Video. This could theoretically include television shows and additional films. Meetings have apparently been happening, but sources at both Amazon and Jordan’s camp have declined to comment on the record. This could be an interesting development. We’ll let you know what we hear about this and additional news.
This just in-Some big news from the “Star Wars” universe. Sounds like Marvel Studios CEO Kevin Feige’s galaxy far, far away film, as well as Patty Jenkins’ gestating “Rogue Squadron” films have both been axed. The report, from Variety, also indicates Taika Waititi’s announced-but-mysterious project is still in developing. Waititi is possibly planning to star, as well.
This just in- Jon Berthnal will return as Frank Castle, aka The Punisher, for the upcoming “Daredevil: Born Again” series! The Marvel Studios’ Disney+ show will also see the return of Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio as Matt Murdock/Daredevil, and Wilson Fisk/Kingpin, respectively. This will mark The Punisher’s introduction, officially, into the larger MCU. Bernthal originally played the character in “Marvel’s The Punisher,” which was created for Netflix as part of a larger deal including other Defenders characters. (The additional series included “Marvel’s Daredevil,” “Marvel’s Jessica Jones,” “Marvel’s Luke Cage,” “Marvel’s Iron Fist,” and “Marvel’s The Defenders.”)
We are very sad to report HBO’s “Barry” is ending. Season 4 is due out next month, and it will reportedly be the last. Series star (also co-creator, writer, and director) Bill Hader confirmed the news this morning. But it isn’t all tears for the assassin-turned-actor-turned-assassin, as there was ALSO a teaser released. Hader directed every episode of season 4, no small fete. “It’s kind of an ongoing goodbye right now. I mean, we’re all friends. You know, it’s weird: Like, you say goodbye, and then people come in to do ADR. I’m gonna see Stephen and Henry tomorrow at ADR.…
Remember how Elon Musk toyed with the idea of rolling out a subscription service (a paid service, mind you) for Twitter users? Yeah. The deployment of that was actually pushed back, from mid February til apparently this morning. Users are reporting their ability to click any kind of links on the platform result in the same error message. So far, there has been no official comment from Musk or Twitter about the rollout or current issue. We’ll let you know what we hear. Even hyperlinks to the official development team docs aren’t currently working. Tweet embeds and photo uploading are…
As Nickelodeon said, here’s our first look at the next chapter in the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” film franchise, from permanent teenager, Seth Rogen. Yes, this is a theatrical release. And yes, the art style is different yet again than the LAST animated “TMNT” release we saw. Micah Abbey will play Donatello, Shamon Brown Jr. will play Michaelangelo, Nicolas Cantu will play Leonardo, and Brady Noon will play Raphael. Also, that’s Jackie Chan as Master Splinter! Paul Rudd will play Mondo Gecko, Post Malone will play Ray Fillet, Giancarlo Esposito will play Baxter Stockman, Rose Byrne will play Leatherhead, Hannibal Buress will play Genghis Frog, John Cena will play Rocksteady, Ice Cube will play Superfly, Ayo Edebiri will play April O’Neil, Maya Rudolph will…
This just in- In a truly brilliant bit of casting, Jackie Chan is joining Seth Rogen’s upcoming “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” animated movie! Who will he be playing you may ask? Why none other than Master Splinter!!Micah Abbey will play Donatello, Shamon Brown Jr. will play Michaelangelo, Nicolas Cantu will play Leonardo, and Brady Noon will play Raphael.Paul Rudd will play Mondo Gecko, Post Malone will play Ray Fillet, Giancarlo Esposito will play Baxter Stockman, Rose Byrne will play Leatherhead, Hannibal Buress will play Genghis Frog, John Cena will play Rocksteady, Ice Cube will play Superfly, Ayo Edebiri will play…
This just in- we have a cast list for director Fede Alvarez’s upcoming “Alien” film! David Jonsson (“Industry”), Archie Renaux (“Shadow and Bone”), Spike Fearn, and Aileen Wu have joined already announced star Cailee Spaeny in the project from 20th Century Studios. Rodo Sayagues co wrote the script with Alvarez. Franchise creator Ridley Scott will produce the untitled “Alien” film via Scott Free, along with Michael Pruss.An early report titled the film as “Alien: Romulus.” This story is developing…
It’s always a sad day when a “Star Trek” series ends. (Except for “Enterprise,” because that went on too long as it is.) Paramount+’s tentpole series “Star Trek: Discovery” will be ending with it’s upcoming 5th season. This news was announced by current Trek shepherd Alex Kurtzman and co-showrunner Michelle Paradise. The announcement came in the form of a letter, penned by Kurtzman and Paradise, posted to StarTrek.com. It reads as follows: Dearest Disco Family, You discovered the mycelial network with us. You were there when we greeted Georgiou, Spock, Pike and Una … as we jumped into the future…
Millennium Media’s upcoming reboot of the Hellboy film franchise has reportedly found their new Big Red. According to a press release from the studio, Jack Kesy (“Deadpool 2,” “The Strain”) will carry the Right Hand of Doom. “Jack Kesy is a dynamic actor who has the ability to morph into his roles. His talent and stature are perfect for this younger Hellboy. I was very impressed with him while working together on The Outpost,” Jonathan Yunger, co-President of Millennium Media, said. Brian Taylor will direct “Hellboy: The Crooked Man” from a script by Hellboy comic creator Mike Mignola. This is the…
