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.

Popular band Panic! At The Disco’s frontman Brendon Urie made a pretty bold statement today. The singer announced via Instagram that the band “is no more.” This news was met with shock from fans across the globe. HOWEVER.There is a pretty good reason for this announcement. Urie and his wife Sarah are apparently expecting their first child. He cites wanting to bring his time and energy to his family as the reason for the band’s break up. The main question we have is…how did the rest of the band feel about this? Couldn’t they…just take a hiatus?

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This just in-following legal charges against a “Rick and Morty” co-creator and producer, Hulu and Adult Swim have made the decision to part ways with Justin Roiland. This comes after Roiland was charged with one felony count of domestic battery (with corporal injury), and one felony count of false imprisonment by menace, violence, fraud and/or deceit.“Adult Swim has ended its association with Justin Roiland,” a spokesperson said in a statement Tuesday. The characters of Rick Sanchez and Morty Smith from the animated series “Rick and Morty” will be recast. Co-creator Dan Harmon has yet to issue a statement.Lawyers for Roiland…

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“The Walking Dead” favorite Michael Cudlitz is heading to yet another pretty major comic book project. The CW’s surprise hit series “Superman & Lois” returns for a third season, and in it, Cudlitz will debut as Lex Luthor. If you’re scratching your head, you’re not alone. Yes, Jon Cryer has been playing the notable DC Comics villain in the Arrowverse but- things are getting a little Infinite Earth up in here. Cudlitz will reportedly be playing a different universe’s Lex. This version of Lex is described as being “known to the world as the visionary billionaire behind LexCorp, but secretly,…

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According to a local newsoutlet sourcing eye witnesses, a person at Universal Studios Hollywood was rushed to the hospital following a “possible drowning” call. ABC7 sites the emergency call happened at or around the Waterworld stunt show exhibit. Additional witnesses (mostly Twitter users) have indicated it was one of the stunt performers from the show.CPR was administered. Update: ABC7 has since updated their report to include additional eyewitness statements. Reportedly, the performer was “on one of the towers, and as part of the act, fell into the water. [One of the] other workers noticed he was missing and went in…

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HBO Max’s hit animated series “Harley Quinn” has a new holiday special coming. Which holiday, you ask? Why, Valentine’s Day, of course! Titled “Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine’s Day Special,” the trailer teases romance, chaos, and everything in between. Kaley Cuoco voices Harley, with Lake Bell as Poison Ivy (as well as Cheryl, Barbara Kean, and Britney Bionic). Other voice performers include Alan Tudyk, Matt Oberg, James Wolk, Natalie Morales, Chris Diamantopoulos, James Adomian, Jim Rash, Vanessa Marshall, Janet Varney, Rachel Dratch, Leila Birch, Tyler James Williams, Josh Helman, Casey Wilson, and Michael Ironside. HBO Max describes the special as:”As Harley goes to obsessive lengths to ensure that her first Valentine’s Day with Ivy…

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While we all sit and scratch our heads at the Hasbro situation regarding OGL, Paramount Pictures released another trailer for their upcoming live-action film, “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.” We’re REALLY, really hoping this film can do what no others have- capturing the fun and adventure of D&D in an actual good movie.Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley direct. The film stars Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Regé-Jean Page, Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis, Chloe Coleman, Daisy Head, and Hugh Grant. “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” hits theaters March 31st, 2023.

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We may have just had one of our biggest “Star Wars” live-action series hopes dashed. It had been widely rumored-then-reported Lars Mikkelsen (yes, brother of Mads Mikkelsen) was going to be bringing yet another animated “Rebels” character to Disney+. Lars voiced Grand Admiral Thrawn, notable foil from Timothy Zahn’s “Heir to the Empire” novel, and it really seemed like he’d be playing the Chiss in “Ahsoka.” But, that may not be the case after all. “Well, I haven’t had the offer,” Mikkselsen said when asked about the character’s live-action debut. This…is disappointing. We’d all assumed it was a done deal.…

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Sorta a good news, bad news situation for “Cobra Kai” fans. Yes, we are getting another season of the “Karate Kid” continuation at Netflix. BUT, it will be the final one. Series writers/executive producers Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg penned a letter to fans. While no release date for season 6 was mentioned, the trailer does say “coming soon.” Catch “Cobra Kai” seasons 1-5 on Netflix now.

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This just in-Disney is in fact moving forward with a 3rd “TRON” film!  Joachim Rønning, who directed “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,” “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil,” is in talks to helm the film. Jesse Wigutow reportedly wrote the script for the project, which is currently titled “TRON: Ares.” Oscar winner Jared Leto, who has been trying to get the project off the ground since 2017, will star. Dare we hope Daft Punk comes out of retirement to score this one?!We’ll let you know what we hear about this and other news.

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This just in- STARZ has renewed hit series “Outlander” for an 8th season, but there’s a bit of sad news. It will be the last for the show, which follows Diana Gabaldon’s historical fantasy novels. BUT ALSO, some pretty cool news. A prequel series, about the parents of main character Jamie Fraser, has been greenlit.”Blood of My Blood” will center on Ellen MacKenzie Fraser and Brian Fraser, Jamie’s mom and dad. “Outlander: Blood of My Blood is, at its heart, a love story. It will explore what lengths a person will go to find love in a time when love is considered…

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