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.

Disney’s upcoming live-action adaptation of “The Little Mermaid” just got a brand new teaser. Shared by the film’s star Halle Bailey, it gives us our best look at her version of Ariel, and some of her iconic friends! The film stars singer and actress Halle Bailey (“grown-ish”) as Ariel, Daveed Diggs (“Hamilton,” “Snowpiercer”) as the voice of Sebastian, Jacob Tremblay (“Luca,” “Room”) as the voice of Flounder, Awkwafina (“Raya and the Last Dragon”) as the voice of Scuttle, Jonah Hauer-King (“A Dog’s Way Home”) as Prince Eric, Art Malik (“Homeland”) as Sir Grimsby, Noma Dumezweni (“Mary Poppins Returns”) as Queen…

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We are very pleased to share the news that Rian Johnson’s streaming series “Poker Face” has nabbed a season 2 renewal! Starring Natasha Lyonne (“Russian Doll,” “Orange is the New Black”) as Charlie Cale, the show is part “Columbo,” part “Murder, She Wrote,” and a whole lotta attitude. “It’s performed fantastic. We are over the moon,” chairman of entertainment content at NBCUniversal TV and streaming, Susan Rovner told THR. While Peacock doesn’t have the viewership of lets say an HBO Max or Netflix right now, Rovner said “Poker Face” is “punching above it’s weight” in terms of numbers.New episodes hit…

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Happy Valentine’s Day indeed, for fans of “Outlander.” As announced by the STARZ historical romance fantasy series, we’re getting another big change for the upcoming super-sized seventh season. Based on the novels by Diana Gabaldon, the show has reinvented it’s beautiful theme and title sequence each year. Emmy winning composer Bear McCreary has done it again, this time bringing in the iconic Irish voice of Sinead O’Connor for “The Skye Boat Song.””We are honored to have Sinéad O’Connor performing ‘The Skye Boat Song,'” showrunner and executive producer Matthew B. Roberts said. “Her rendition is, for me, a reminder of all…

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We are SO HAPPY to share the news that season 3 of Apple TV+’s fabulous series “Ted Lasso” is VERY close. An official teaser was shared by the show’s social media accounts, which included a release date! In this third season of Ted Lasso, the newly-promoted AFC Richmond faces ridicule as media predictions widely peg them as last in the Premier League and Nate (Nick Mohammed), now hailed as the “wonder kid,” has gone to work for Rupert (Anthony Head) at West Ham United. In the wake of Nate’s contentious departure from Richmond, Roy Kent (Brett Goldstein) steps up as…

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We’re not alone saying we keep forgetting a new “Transformers” movie is coming, right? Because every time there’s a new poster, or trailer for it, we have to say “Oh yeah, that thing” out loud. During today’s Big Game (Super Bowl XVII), a new teaser / tv spot for the upcoming “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” was released. SPECIFICALLY, the spot introduces a new Autobot- Mirage, a Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.8.Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback star in the film, directed by Steven Caple Jr.. “Returning to the action and spectacle that have captured moviegoers around the world, Transformers: Rise…

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Surprise, it’s the Super Bowl, and that means TRAILERS. Sure, it also means football and snacks, but mostly trailers. Marvel Studios dropped a brand new one for James Gunn’s upcoming “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3.” While it didn’t air during the game, a prompt to watch the trailer ‘online’ did. “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3” hits theaters May 5th, 2023.

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After what seems like years, probably because it HAS been years- the first official trailer for DC Studios’ upcoming “The Flash” film is here. Premiering during Super Bowl XVII, this is our best look at what’s to come in Andy Muschietti’s long-gestating flick. Starring Ezra Miller, “The Flash” also boasts the return of Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck as Batman. Not to mention, Michael Shannon as Zod, and the introduction of Sasha Calle as Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl! “The Flash” is set to hit theaters June 16th, 2023.

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This just in-A fourth “Chronicles of Riddick” film is actually happening! Long rumored by series star and mega-fan Vin Diesel, the news of “Riddick: Furya” was confirmed today following the official trailer drop for the 10th installment in the “Fast & Furious” franchise, “Fast X.”David Twohy, who first launched the “Riddick” films with Diesel, is returning. Twohy will write and direct. “Our legion fans have demanded it for years, and now we’re finally ready to honor their call-to-action with Riddick: Furya,” Twhoy said. “My collaboration with Vin and One Race has spanned 20 fruitful years, as together we’ve created three movies, two…

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