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.
We are SO DELIGHTED to share the news that our dearly departed Princess General, Carrie Fisher, is finally getting her Hollywood Walk of Fame star. This has been in process for some time, and the’ve picked the perfect date. A ceremony to honor her will take place on May the 4th, celebrated as Star Wars Day. Fisher, who starred as Princess Leia Organa in “Star Wars,” passed away suddenly on December 27th, 2016. This news was confirmed by the Walk of Fame’s social medias.
It’s a strange day. CNN and Fox News have reportedly fired two of their high profile and controversial anchors. This morning, Don Lemon confirmed via Twitter he had been terminated by CNN, effective imedately. Lemon claims his agent was the barer of the news, and that CNN did not offer any chance for negotiation. CNN refuted the claim. Over on the Fox News side, Tucker Carlson has been fired. At present, he has yet to comment on the situation.”Fox News Media and Tucker Carlson have agreed to part ways,” the network said in a statement. “We thank him for his…
This just in-we have our first official look at Jinx Monsoon from the upcoming season of “Doctor Who!” The two-time “RuPaul’s Drag Race” winner will reportedly be playing “the Doctor’s most powerful enemy yet” in the long-running BBC programme. They will be starring alongside Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor, Yasmin Finney (“Heartstopper”), and the return of David Tennant and Catherine Tate.The upcoming season of “Doctor Who” will premiere on November 23, 2023. But you can catch up with older episodes on Disney+.
This just in-according to the usual sources, multi Emmy winner Courtney B. Vance has just joined the cast of Disney’s upcoming live-action adaptation of “Lilo & Stitch.” Apparently, he’ll be playing the role of Special Agent Cobra Bubbles! In the original animated film, Cobra Bubbles was voiced by Ving Rhames. Vance joins the already announced cast of Kahiau Machado as David Kawena, Sydney Agudong (“Infamously in Love”) as Nani, Maia Kealoha as Lilo, Billy Magnussen, and Zach Galifianakis. Dean Fleischer Camp (“Marcel the Shell With Shoes On“) directs form a script by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright (“Tsuru”). Based on characters created by the directors/writers of the original 2002 film Chris…
This just in-in a surprise announcement from giant monster land, we have a confirmation of the next “Godzilla” and “King Kong” film. Legendary Pictures has announced “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” will hit theaters in 2024.
Know that thing where we keep saying remakes, reboots, and reimaginings are going too far? Yeah, that. Again. According to the usual sources, a television series adaptation of Stephanie Meyer’s “Twilight” book series in the works at Legendary. “Its the remake of a killer, Bella.”this story is developing…
Never give up, never surrender! After MANY starts and stalls, an honest to goodness “Galaxy Quest” series is in the works. Reportedly, original film producer Mark Johnson (“Breaking Bad”) is helming the project. At present, Paramount has not commented, but we’re expecting a statement soon.
Happy Superman Day! On this day in 1938, Action Comics #1 was published, and a legend was born. Talk about a legacy, right? Which makes it the perfect time for DC Studios head James Gunn to announce pre production has started on his upcoming film, “Superman: Legacy.” This includes costume and production designs, and other steps that go into making a movie.As is his style, he posted the first page of his script. There have been plenty of rumors as to who will play the Last Son of Krypton, but Gunn himself kinda sorta nixed those. We’re hoping for some…
This just in-Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh will star in an upcoming “Star Trek” film. She’ll be returning as Emperor Philippa Georgiou, her character from “Star Trek: Discovery.” This will be the long-rumored Section 31 project, but now, it’s a film rather than a series. There is no current release date for “Section 31,” but it will be exclusive for Paramount+. Olatunde Osunsanmi will direct from a script by Written by Craig Sweeny. “I’m beyond thrilled to return to my Star Trek family and to the role I’ve loved for so long,” said Yeoh. “Section 31 has been near and dear…
It’s hard to believe, but after 35 years and almost 14,000 Broadway shows, Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic “The Phantom of the Opera” has ended. In 2022, the long-running musical announced plans to close, setting a February of 2023 date. That was pushed back to April 16th. The final show was attended by many notable personalities, including (but not limited to) the First Lady of American Theater, Glenn Close. The 3-time Tony winner is no stranger to Lloyd Webber’s productions, having starred as Norma Desmond in “Sunset Boulevard.” A huge fan of theater, Close adorably chronicled her evening at the…
