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.
We are so very sorry to share the news that fashion designer and icon Manfred Thierry Mugler has passed away. The news was announced by Mugler’s official Instagram account on Sunday January 23rd, 2022. Well known for his incredible haut couture designs, Mugler has dressed everyone. A small (yet INCREDIBLE) of Mugler’s work is immortalized in this New York Times piece which highlights the designer’s 20th anniversary showcase. No cause was given for his passing. He was 73.
This just in- it would appear that Mary Elizabeth Winstead (“10 Cloverfield Lane,” “Birds of Prey”) is headed to a galaxy far, far away. Reports indicate she’s joining Disney+’s upcoming “Star Wars” adjacent series “Ahsoka.” Fun fact- Winstead’s partner Ewan McGregor is ALSO in a “Star Wars” project. [Editor’s note: guys. this is a joke. We know he’s Obi Wan Kenobi.] We know we say this every time there’s an awesome actress added to a Lucasfilm title, but hear us out: what if Mara Jade?! Anyhow, this news was first reported by THR. No further details were available.
Fans of “Star Trek: The Next Generation” were already pretty excited about a second season of spinoff series “Star Trek: Picard.” Not only did we get the return of Sir Patrick Stewart in the role of Captain Jean Luc Picard, but also Jonathan Frakes, Marina Sirtis, Brent Spiner, and Jeri Ryan as their respective “Trek” characters. We’ve already known for sometime that John de Lancie, the infamous omnipotent being and foe/friend of the Enterprise D, Q, would be returning. Also included in season 2 will be Oscar winner Whoopi Goldberg as Guinan, proprietress of 10 Forward, as well as trusted…
Okay so, I know we’re all kinda done with the “Tiger King” fad. BUT- Nerdbot seriously cannot wait to see “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” creator and star John Cameron Mitchell take on the role of Joe Exotic for Peacock. Seriously! Now called “Joe vs. Carole,” the limited series pits JCM’s Exotic against “SNL” hero Kate McKinnon as Carole Baskin. (Also, Kyle MacLachlan as Carole’s husband, Howard.) Synopsis: “JOE vs CAROLE is a scripted adaptation of the 2020 Wondery podcast ‘Joe Exotic: Tiger King,’ hosted and reported by Robert Moor. The limited series will center on Carole Baskin, a big…
We are very sorry to report the passing of beloved comedian Louie Anderson. Anderson had been ill, and just yesterday, fellow funnyman Pauly Shore shared the news that things were going well. He was reportedly there to undergo treatment of diffuse large B cell lymphoma. Glenn Schwartz, Anderson’s longtime publicist, confirmed to Deadline.FX’s “Baskets” garnered Anderson much critical acclaim for his role of Christine, mother [edited from previous version that incorrectly said sister, apologies] of Zack Galifianakis’s character. He always played it straight, and with such wonderful emotional intelligence. Anderson, host of “Family Feud” for several years, was 68 years…
You’ve heard snippets of it from the first full length trailer for Matt Reeves’ upcoming “The Batman.” Tonight, Warner Bros. music arm WaterTower released the official theme by Oscar winning composer Michael Giacchino.Check it out: “The Batman” is set to hit theaters on March 4th 2022.
It’s been several years since the first announcement of “LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga” video game title. Years spent developing, fine tuning, and creating the title which encompasses the entire Skywalker Saga. At long last, a gameplay trailer for the title has been released. And we have to say, we can’t wait to play it! “LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga” will be available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC April 5th, 2022.
This just in-It would appear that Apple TV+ is developing a “Godzilla” and the MonsterVerse series! The project comes from Eisner Award-winning comic author Matt Fraction and screenwriter Chris Black. This will be a live-action series set in the current Legendary Pictures Godzilla universe. Following the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco and the shocking new reality that monsters are real, the series explores one family’s journey to uncover its buried secrets and a legacy linking them to the secret organization known as Monarch.
This just in-Jelani Alladin, who played Kristoff in “Frozen” on Broadway, will star in Disney+’s upcoming “Beauty and the Beast” prequel series! He’ll be playing Jean-Michel, a “charming and cool talented artist who has a quick wit, a sharp intellect, and a fierce independent streak.”Alladin was also rumored to be playing a live-action version of Disney’s animated “Hercules” at one point. But that was never officially confirmed. As we previously reported, Luke Evans and Josh Gad will be reprising their roles as Gaston and LeFou, respectively. According to sources, the show is described as being set in the iconic kingdom…
This just in-It would appear Netflix is taking the success of their “Queer Eye” reboot into the food realm. It was announced today that the streaming giant would be rebooting iconic Japanese (and later American) competition series “Iron Chef!” Daniel Calin- who has such shows as “Nailed It!,” “Master Chef,” and “Top Chef” on his resume- will be showrunning. Eytan Keller (Food Network’s “Iron Chef America” director) will direct and executive produce. “’Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend’- The legendary Iron Chef series is reborn with a supersized approach to the ground-breaking culinary competition that started it all. It’s been…
