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.
Hope you’re ready to *snap snap*, because Netflix’s “Wednesday” series about the Addams Family is almost here! Yesterday, it was new images of the creepy and kooky cast of Tim Burton’s 8-episode show. Today, it’s a new teaser!And yes, looks like “Wednesday” is coming later this year in the fall.
I was a latecomer to AMC’s “Better Call Saul,” having throughly avoided “Breaking Bad” for my own personal life experience reasons. Someone who’s opinion I trusted implicitly told me to try “Saul,” that I would LOVE “Saul,” and they were not wrong. Two episodes in- I was in love. The cinematography, the writing, the CHARACTERS. This was a show I could (and did) fall hard and fast for. I mean how could you NOT just go head over heels for a scene like THIS? For someone like Rhea Seahorn? For Patrick Fabian (who has been posting some WONDERFUL bts photos),…
We are delighted to share the first look at Netflix’s upcoming “The Addams Family” series from Tim Burton, “Wednesday!” If you’ll recall, this is the first time Burton has ever done a television show. Jenna Ortega is set to play Wednesday Addams, who is a teenager in high school. Catherine Zeta-Jones is Mortitia, Luis Guzmán is Gomez, Isaac Ordonez is Pugsley. Colleen Atwood (“Edward Scissorhands,” “Sleepy Hollow,”” Sweeney Todd”) is doing the costumes, which is SO PERFECT. Danny Elfman is doing the score- also freaking perfect. You can read more about the show from Vanity Fair here. Including a tease…
As often happens with popular horror franchises, yet another chapter no one really expected is on the docket. According to the official social media accounts for the film “Saw,” another film is on the way from Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures.Director of “Saw: IV” and “Saw: The Final Chapter” Kevin Greutert is in the hot seat, according to Bloody Disgusting. “We have been listening to what the fans have been asking for and are hard at work planning a movie that Saw aficionados and horror fans alike will love,” producers Mark Burg and Oren Koules said. “And part of that is giving the reins…
The long-gestating “John Wick” prequel series “The Continential” is still happening. But, it’s moving homes. Originally being developed by Lionsgate for STARZ, the show is apparently going to bow on NBC Universal’s streaming service, Peacock. “The Continental” will star Colin Woodell as a young Winston Scott, the role played by Ian McShane in the “John Wick” franchise. With a story taking place in New York in 1975, the series will detail Winston’s rise of control of the assassin underworld’s most iconic hotel. Two other big pieces of news about the series are that it’ll only be 3 episodes, making it…
Imagine taking almost 50 years to apologize for something. We’re not talking spilling someone’s drink, or breaking a curio accidentally. We’re talking the Academy’s terrible treatment of Sasheen Littlefeather at the 1973 Oscars. Littlefeather, who is First Nation Apache/Yaqui/Ariz, was invited to the ceremony by honoree Marlon Brando. The “The Godfather” star did not attend the awards that night, but had Littlefeather accept the award on his behalf. Once she exited the stage, she was jeered and threatened by Academy members and others also in attendance. One story from the evening has western film star John Wayne “being physically restrained”…
We are delighted to share the first look at Guillermo del Toro’s upcoming anthology series for Netflix, “Cabinets of Curiosities.” “With CABINET OF CURIOSITIES, we set out to showcase the realities existing outside of our normal world: the anomalies and curiosities. We hand-picked and curated a group of stories and storytellers to deliver these tales, whether they come from outer space, supernatural lore, or simply within our minds,” del Toro said. “Just in time for Halloween, each of these eight tales is a fantastical peek inside the cabinet of delights existing underneath the reality we live in.” Episodes (in alphabetical…
Yes, we know this has been around for while. But- some Mondays, you just need a good laugh. Like the full belly one we get every single time we watch “Thingu.” You’re hopefully aware of John Carpenter’s masterful 1982 film “The Thing.” If you don’t know claymation character Pingu, that’s more understandable. Lee Hardcastle took it upon himself to use both these things as inspiration to create a stop motion film. “A penguin (not called Pingu) has to deal with John Carpenter’s shape shifting alien. A classic parody freshly remastered in HD from original source materials and legalities added to…
The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films have revealed the list of nominees for the 2022 Saturn Awards. Created to honor science fiction, fantasy, and horror in film, the Saturns also have categories for films belonging to genre fiction, as well as television and home media releases. This year marks an important thing for the awards ceremony- it’ll be lived streamed this year!Full disclosure- I myself have worked for the Saturns previously, as a red carpet correspondent, as well as part of their social media team. It is ALWAYS a hell of a party. You can catch the…
Production on George Miller’s next post-apocalyptic film “Furiosa” has reportedly shut down. While that sounds alarming, it appears this is due to an abundance of caution.According to The Daily Mail, Miller has reportedly tested positive for Covid-19. The Oscar-winning filmmaker will isolate at home as a precaution. “Furiosa” is a prequel to Miller’s incredible 2015 film, “Mad Max: Fury Road.” It will, as the title suggests, center on the character of Furiosa, Imperator and liberator. Charlize Theron played the character in “Fury Road,” but Anya Taylor-Joy is donning the arm for this chapter. Chris Hemsworth, and Tom Burke (who replaces…
