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.

Perhaps the most iconic sing-along moment in movie history, “Wayne’s World” reinvigorated fans of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Who hasn’t headbanged along to the tune in their car? The scene from Penelope Spheeris’s 1992 film based on two “Saturday Night Live” characters has been the source of rumors and chatter pretty much since it premiered. Was it always supposed to be that song? What about the Guns n’ Roses rumor? Did Freddie Mercury even LIKE the addition? Turns out, the answers are all pretty easily explained. Well, as long as you’re Spheeris. She recently chatted with Variety about the big 3-0…

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What a perfect announcement to share on Valentine’s Day! Author Beth Revis has a new, official “Star Wars” novel coming! This is one fans will be interested in for sure, as it’ll detail the unseen wedding between Princess Leia Organa and Han Solo!Yes, random guy in our Twitter mentions, we KNOW they were previously married in the Star Wars: Extended Universe novels. But, those have officially been dismissed as no longer canon. *sarcastic* Thanks, JJ Abrams. “The Princess and the Scoundrel” takes place shortly after the action in “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.” Han proposes in the elation of…

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We are so very sorry to share the news that influential filmmaker Ivan Reitman has passed away. While perhaps best known for his work on “Ghostbusters,” Reitman had prolific titles throughout the 80s and 90s. “Our family is grieving the unexpected loss of a husband, father, and grandfather who taught us to always seek the magic in life,” children Jason Reitman, Catherine Reitman and Caroline Reitman said in a joint statement. “We take comfort that his work as a filmmaker brought laughter and happiness to countless others around the world. While we mourn privately, we hope those who knew him…

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During tonight’s big game, AMC snuck in a first look at their upcoming “Interview with the Vampire” series. Included in a short “what’s coming” trailer, you’ll see a blink and you’ll miss it addition of the series based on the novels by the late great Anne Rice. Mark Johnson executive produces, with Christopher Rice and the estate of the late Anne Rice also executive producing. Alan Taylor directs the first two episodes, and serves as an executive producer.Jacob Anderson plays Louis Pointe Du Lac, Sam Reid plays Lestat de lioncourt. Bailey Bass is set to play Claudia.No release date was…

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There’s been much discourse the past few days about Amazon’s upcoming “The Lord of the Rings” series, “The Rings of Power.” From excitement and trepidation to bafflement and joy, this show is already a hotter topic than Mt. Doom. Just this past week, Vanity Fair premiered the first images of characters in-world. Some of these are characters purely invented for “The Rings of Power,” and others are of course highly important figures in J R R Tolkien’s lore. These included the Lady Galadriel, Lord Elrond, Prince Durin, and more. News was swift that a teaser trailer would be premiered during…

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This is one of those surprise commercials that brought various emotions bubbling to the surface. Chevy’s all-electric Silverado commercial reunited Jamie-Lynn Sigler and Robert Iler, who played Meadow and AJ Soprano respectively in David Chase’s hit HBO series “The Sopranos.” It’s…strange…to see Sigler reenact the iconic opening of the series, complete with Alabama 3’s “Woke Up This Morning.” Chevy has since released a behind-the-scenes featurette about the commercial.

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Nothing quite says the Super Bowl like teasers and trailers, right? Okay maybe that giant bowl of guac and chips in front of you does. And that keg of beer in your buddy’s backyard next to the BBQ. But really, a lot of us are just here for the trailers. Two days ago, Paramount Pictures dropped a teaser of a..teaser…for “Sonic the Hedgehog 2,” just for the big game. “The world’s favorite blue hedgehog is back for a next-level adventure in SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2. After settling in Green Hills, Sonic is eager to prove he has what it takes…

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