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.

This *could* be on the brink of spoilers for the upcoming film “Indiana Jones 5,” so be warned. According to someone who knows- i.e. star Harrison Ford and director James Mangold- we’re gonna see some de-age technology being used in Indy’s 5th adventure. “This is the first time I’ve seen it where I believe it,” Ford told Empire Magazine. “It’s a little spooky. I don’t think I even want to know how it works, but it works. Doesn’t make me want to be young, though. I’m glad to have earned my age.”It was also revealed Harrison wore the original “Raiders” jacket to…

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This just in-Bob Iger is returning as Disney CEO. The news was announced Sunday night by Susan Arnold, Chairman of the Board. Bob Chapek, who took over for Iger, will be stepping down, effective immediately. The official Disney press release reads as follows: The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) announced today that Robert A. Iger is returning to lead Disney as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Iger, who spent more than four decades at the Company, including 15 years as its CEO, has agreed to serve as Disney’s CEO for two years, with a mandate from the Board to…

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We are so very sorry to share the news that original Green and White “Power Rangers” actor Jason David Frank has passed away. This news had circulated online as a rumor for the better part of a day before it was sadly confirmed by Justine Hunt, his rep. “Please respect the privacy of his family and friends during this horrible time as we come to terms with the loss of such a wonderful human being,” Hunt told TMZ. “He loved his family, friends and fans very much. He will truly be missed.” It is being reported, although not confirmed, that…

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We’re really looking forward to James Mangold’s upcoming “Indiana Jones 5.” Maybe we’ll even get an actual title for the flick soon. Obviously the return of Harrison Ford is the most important thing here, but so too is the iconic look of the adventuring archeology professor. This brings us to Empire Magazine’s reveal of their two official covers, celebrating the upcoming film. The first is a beautifully illustrated poster which graces the cover of Empire’s subscriber’s January cover. It harkens to the classic adventurer films of the 1940s. The art is by Sam Hadley, exclusively for Empire. And of course,…

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Sounds like the Spider-Man adjacent “Silk” project about the Marvel Comics character is finally moving forward again. After first being announced back in 2018, the project evolved from a film to a tv series. Turns out Angela Kang, showrunner for “The Walking Dead,” is taking over “Silk.” It will apparently begin filming soon, and will air on MGM+. First of all, what the heck is MGM+? It is what used to be EPIX, apparently. And while “Silk” will air first there, it will eventually hit Amazon after that. Considering Kang just signed a multi-year deal with Amazon, this makes sense.…

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It would seem Fede Álvarez’s upcoming “Alien” film for 20th Century Studios just took a big hyperjump towards cameras rolling. The proposed 7th film in the franchise will see the return of original director Ridley Scott, as a producer. Cailee Spaeny (“Devs,” “The Craft: Legacy”) is reportedly in talks to star. Álvarez, who also plans to direct, wrote the script for the project. Possible plot and story details are pretty much non existent. But, it’s likely this film will NOT have anything to do with Noah Hawley’s upcoming television series about Weyland Yutani. We’ll let you know what we hear…

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Allow us to take you back to 1985. It’s a different era. One where “He-Man and the Masters of Universe” had a freaking float in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. No seriously, this thing is awesome and massive, and has to be seen to be believed. Dolph Lundgren, star of the live action “He-Man and the Masters of the Universe” film, introduced the return of the float in 1986. I mean seriously. Bring this thing back. It’s awesome.

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This just in-comedy icon Jay Leno has been seriously injured in a car fire. The former television personality is an avid car aficionado, and has a massive collection of vehicles in a large garage. According to TMZ, a gasoline fire happened in the early hours of November 14th, resulting in serious injuries to the left side of Leno’s face. This story is developing…

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Sometimes a reboot is NOT a great idea. But sometimes a new take on something can be. We’ll admit, we had mixed feelings about a possible “Pirates of the Caribbean” reboot from Disney. The pitch, however, was pretty interesting. Instead of focusing on the Turners and a certain Captain Jack Sparrow personality, we’d meet a new face in the piratical world. And she’d be played by Oscar nominated actress Margot Robbie. In 2020, word came down that the House of Mouse was eyeing this reboot, attaching Robbie imedately. “Birds of Prey” scribe Christina Hodson was penning the script. Jerry Bruckheimer, longtime…

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While you still can’t convince us he’s not some real-life Lex Luthor or James Bond villain, Jeff Bezos just did something pretty great. The former Amazon CEO just awarded American treasure and recent Rock Hall inductee Dolly Parton $100 million. In a tweet, Bezos revealed Parton is the newest recipient of the Courage and Civility award, garnering the hefty sum. She’s in good company with this, too. Van Jones and Chef José Andrés are previous awardees for their tireless work across numerous charities. We can’t think of anyone better. The 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will…

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