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.

Okay so yes, this is a highlight of the notable main roster heroes coming to Warner Bros. Pictures DC Films this year. But we are SO EXCITED to see Hawkman and Dr. Fate!!This new “The World Needs Heroes” tease is only a minute long, but boy does it have some awesome stuff in it. Highlighting films “The Batman,” “Black Adam,” “The Flash,” and “Aquaman The Lost Kingdom,” there is just so much to see! “The Batman” hits theaters on March 4th, 2022. “Black Adam” releases on July 29th, 2022. “The Flash” is scheduled for November 4th, 2022. “Aquaman and the…

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Just when we thought there wasn’t anything Universal Pictures could possibly do to make us watch yet another “Jurassic Park” film…along comes “Jurassic World: Dominion.” The hook? Why, bringing back Laura Dern as Dr. Ellie Sattler, Sam Neill as Dr. Alan Grant, and Jeff Goldblum as Dr. Ian Malcolm. Also returning are Bryce Dallas Howard as Claire Dearing, Chris Pratt as Owen Grady, and BD Wong as Dr. Henry Wu. Justice Smith as Franklin Webb, Daniella Pineda as Dr. Zia Rodriguez, and Omar Sy as Barry Sembenè are on cast as well. New cast members include DeWanda Wise (“She’s Gotta…

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We cannot believe how gorgeous these first look “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” are. We knew some notable characters from the J R R Tolkien classics were coming to Amazon’s series. But actually seeing the Lady Galadriel in full armor is such a treat! Also, you know, PRINCE DURIN and freaking Lord Elrond!This is strangely emotional. Hopeful, astounded, and nervous all at the same time. Please enjoy these amazing “The Rings of Power” images from Vanity Fair: We’ll dive into more detail about the show a bit later today. But needless to say, we cannot wait…

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Nintendo revealed the first look at their upcoming racing game Disney Speedstorm during today’s Direct. From the footage show, you can see lots of notable Disney and Pixar characters, including Mickey Mouse and his pals, Sully from “Monsters Inc.,” and “Pirates of the Caribbean’s” Captain Jack Sparrow. It’ll release sometime this summer.

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We are very pleased to share the news that Disney+’s “Obi Wan Kenobi” series finally has a premiere date! We were kinda hoping for May the 4th, but we’ll have to wait a few more weeks. Deborah Chow will direct all episodes. Ewan McGregor is returning as the Jedi Master, and Hayden Christensen will return as Anakin Skywalker. “Kenobi” will premiere on May 25th, 2022. Which is actually the day before Star Wars Celebration kicks off in Anaheim, CA.

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This new Batman movie keeps getting stranger and stranger, y’all. According to a quote from “The Batman” star Robert Pattinson, Bruce Wayne has an entirely new hobby. The story goes that while on set of Matt Reeves’ film, a fully cowled and costumed Pattinson was making sick beats. “I’d be in the tent just making ambient electronic music in the suit, looking over the cowl,” Pattinson revealed to EQ. “There’s something about the construction of the cowl that makes it very difficult to read books, so you have to kind of almost lean forward to see out of the cowl.”So…

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Yeah, sorry, we’re not mixing words here. Disney+’s “Star Wars” series “The Book of Boba Fett” finale was not good. We’d go so far as to say it was outright terrible. We had such high hopes for it, too. With Temeura Morrison and Ming-Na Wen as leads, a tried and true production team and pretty much unlimited resources, “Book of Boba Fett” should have been amazing. You’ll notice we’re trying really hard not to give specifics- aka spoilers- for at least another day or two. To be fair, 2 of the 7 episodes weren’t terrible. The only problem? They were…

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Perhaps you’ve forgotten, but we’re getting a reboot film of “Firestarter.” It’ll star Zac Efron, and newcomer Ryan Kiera Armstrong, as Andy and Charlie McGee respectively. Keith Thomas (“The Vigil”) is directing from a screenplay by Scott Teems (“Halloween Kills”). The film is obviously based on the original novel by Stephen King. It was announced today by Blumhouse that “Firestarter” will have a same-day release, both theatrical and on NBC’s streaming service Peacock. Kurtwood Smith, John Beasley, Sydney Lemmon, Michael Greyeyes, and Gloria Reuben also star. And perhaps the most exciting part of this reboot? The great John Carpenter will be composing…

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We are delighted to share the official jacket art for Shae Ernshaw’s upcoming “The Nightmare Before Christmas” sequel novel. Centering on Sally, “Long Live the Pumpkin Queen” is a YA story. We’ll see the ragdoll turned Queen of Halloweentown on her own adventures. “I never imagined I’d be given an opportunity to tell Sally’s story—to tumble through the Hinterland into Tim Burton’s iconic world—and writing this book felt like uncovering a lost tome, as if Sally were leading me through her story, page by page, like unraveling a knotted spool of thread. This cover is a peek into the adventure…

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