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.

Disney+ has announced when season 2 of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” will hit during their kickoff panel at San Diego Comic-Con [SDCC] in Hall H. “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” is based on the popular young adult novels by Rick Riordan, who is VERY involved with the series, and has been nothing but excited and supportive of the project. Season 2 will take it’s cues from the second book in the series, “Sea of Monsters.” The cast for the show includes Walker Scobell as Percy, Leah Sava Jeffries as Annabeth, Aryan Simhadri as Grover, Megan Mullally as Mrs. Dodds, Virginia Kull as Sally Jackson (Percy’s mom), Timm Sharp as Gabe Ugliano (Percy’s…

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This just in-Legendary wrestling figure Hulk Hogan has passed away. According to TMZ, who broke the news, Medics were dispatched to the 71-year-old WWE legend’s Clearwater, Florida home early Thursday morning with operators stating it was regarding a “cardiac arrest.”Born Terry Gene Bollea, Hogan grew up in Florida. He was a WWE Hall of Famer who also perused an acting career, earning him the nickname “Hollywood Hogan.” Hogan was 71.

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This just in-Netflix has officially renewed their spooky series “Wednesday” for season 3 before the premiere of season 2! The streamer announced the pickup this morning with the below image: “The undeniable impact of ‘Wednesday’ resonated immediately with fans worldwide, driving it to the top of our charts as our most popular English language TV show, and sparking cultural trends,” Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria said. “We are so proud of Al Gough, Miles Millar, Tim Burton, Jenna Ortega, and the entire ‘Wednesday’ cast and crew for everything they’ve accomplished. On the heels of its highly anticipated season two…

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We are beyond broken hearted to reveal the news that heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne has passed away. The news was confirmed by his family in a statement provided to the BBC.  “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.”This news comes mere weeks after the Black Sabbath / Ozzy retirement farewell concert. Osbourne was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019. He was…

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Saber Interactive has such sinister sights to show you with their new game, “Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival.” Taking it’s cues from the dark, damned world of one of the most iconic horror franchises, “Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival” is a new single-player survival horror action game. You will be put face-to-face against Pinhead, with Doug Bradley returning to the role for the first time in nearly two decades. Experience the infamous horror series like never before with a new chapter ripped straight from the bowels of oblivion. Butterball! Chatterbox! Hellpriest! Discover the tale of Aidan, who must unlock the dark powers…

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A few things I want to say about Marvel Studios’ first foray into the first family of comics- “The Fantastic Four: First Steps.” This is not the previous iterations of the characters, obviously. This isn’t a silly bombastic introduction of characters originally popular in the early 1960s. This is a frankly honest and heartfelt tonal shift of the MCU, and the first steps into a new universe. It’s been a longtime coming to have Reed Richards (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm (Vanessa Kirby), Johnny Storm (Joseph Quinn), and Ben Grimm (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) officially join Marvel Studios, and while things aren’t as…

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We are SO FREAKING EXCITED to share the first teaser for the upcoming 4th season of Apple TV+’s incredible “Ted Lasso” series. While the tease isn’t much, it does confirm cameras are rolling on the series, as well as the return of some of our favorite characters- Higgins (Jeremy Swift), Rebecca (Hannah Waddingham), Keely (Juno Temple), and Ted (Jason Sudeikis) himself! Roy Kent (Brett Goldstein) and Coach Beard (Brendan Hunt) will also return. Tanya Reynolds, Jude Mack, Faye Marsey, Rex Hayes, Aisling Sharkey, Abbie Hern, and Grant Feely are joining the cast as well. The logline for season 4 reads:…

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This just in-Cameras are officially rolling on Warner Bros. Pictures highly anticipated “Practical Magic 2!” The main witches of the Owens family Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Stockard Channing, and Diane Wiest are returning. Joey King, Lee Pace, Maisie Williams, Xolo Maridueña, and Solly McLeod also star. Susanne Bier directs from a script by Akiva Goldsman and Georgia Pritchett.”Practical Magic 2″ is currently slated for release on September 18th, 2026.

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The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has issued a statement condemning CBS for their frankly shocking decision to end “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and retire the “The Late Show” brand in 2026. This news came yesterday, right as Stephen Colbert was taping an episode. CBS claimed the decision to end Colbert’s tenure in May of 2026 was “purely financial.” But of course, considering the current landscape and the company’s settlement for a high monetary amount and undisclosed terms following a lawsuit from President Donald Trump, and the proposed merger between CBS parent company Paramount and Skydance, has many…

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We’re not sure how to say this, but, CBS is “retiring” an iconic brand. “The Late Show” will reportedly end following the exit of Stephen Colbert in 2026. George Cheeks, Co-CEO Paramount Global and President and Chief Executive Officer, CBS, Amy Reisenbach, President, CBS Entertainment and David Stapf, President, CBS Studios in a statement:“‘THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT’ will end its historic run in May 2026 at the end of the broadcast season. We consider Stephen Colbert irreplaceable and will retire ‘THE LATE SHOW’ franchise at that time. We are proud that Stephen called CBS home. He and the…

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