Author: Mary Anne Butler

Say it ain’t so- yet another product shortage is causing chaos! Well, at the least, some irritated folks looking for their normal breakfast. Apparently, New York City is suffering due to a lack of cream cheese!For roughly three weeks, cream cheese orders dairies have placed with manufacturers are not getting filled completely. This is due in part to worker shortages, as well as the ongoing shipping/transport delays plaguing the world at large. According to the New York Times, various NYC bagel shops are experiencing shortages of their direct-from-the-suppliers shipments of raw, unprocessed product. That said, Philadelphia Cream Cheese says they’re…

George Pérez is one of those names in the comics industry everyone knows. You’ve seen his work cross the pages of the big houses. You’ve felt his style and influence in almost every presentation of superheroes in the medium. Maybe you’ve even encountered Pérez at a convention, where he would routinely join cosplayers recreating some of his fantastic art. Almost three years ago, Pérez announced his retirement. This was due to many things, most of which had to do with his failing eyesight and other health issues. This morning, George’s official Facebook page shared an absolutely heartbreaking update. Pérez has…

Some homeowners are just too clever when it comes to their holiday light displays. We’ve brought you stories about some really awesome ones over the years, but this one is special. Fans of Steven Spielberg’s classic “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” will no doubt love this example. From back in 2020, this home used “The Dialog” from the 1977 film, the instantly recognizable piece of music composed by the great John Williams. As you can see, there is a radio station dial location on display. This is so the music would play over your radio rather than annoy the…

A new ceasefire has happened in the great fast food wars. Jack in the Box, popular late-nite snackery, has purchased Del Taco. Reportedly, a sum of upwards of $575 million exchanged hands. No word on whether it was in cardboard boxes or paper bags.Darin Harris, Jack in the Box CEO, said of the news:”Joining forces will provide additional resources to drive innovation to create more unique, innovative menu items and exceptional guest experiences. This will allow Jack and Del Taco to better engage with their existing guests and reach new ones.” The deal is expected to finalize sometime in early…

Sure, another “Spider-Man” trilogy is great and all, but what about Tom Holland as freaking Fred Astaire?! Because seriously, for dance and classic film buffs (which we at Nerdbot are in SPADES), this is great, great news. Perhaps you’re asking “…but can he DANCE??” The answer is of course….YES. Holland has an extensive dance resume, including being one of the original Billy Elliots. Such an adorable (and talented!) baby! You can watch the entire West End featurette here. But also, we assume you’ve seen this incredible showcase of Holland’s talent on “Lip Sync Battle.” Mashing up Gene Kelly’s iconic “Singin’…

We are so delighted to share the news that Marvel Studios is developing a “Shang-Chi and The Legend of the 10 Rings” sequel! Writer/director Destin Daniel Cretton will be returning to helm the film. “Working on Shang-Chi with Kevin and the Marvel Studios team was one of the highlights of my life, and I couldn’t be more excited about Tara’s vision for Onyx Collective. I can’t wait to explore new stories and build new worlds with this community,” Cretton said of the news. Cretton justed signed a multi-year deal with Disney. He’s also currently working on a yet-unnamed MCU Disney+ series as…

One of the things “Harry Potter” fans are looking forward to in the new year is the official 20th anniversary reunion! Hitting HBO Max on New Year’s Day, this Wizarding World special will bring back the stars of the film series.The ‘first look’ teaser really is…a teaser. Glimpses of platform 3/4 at Kings Cross Station, someone in a fetching hat who we assume is Emma Watson approaching the famous wall. All the things we’re hoping for. Also, a tease of who else we’ll be seeing! Check out the teaser below: “Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts” will hit HBO…

If you, like us, can’t WAIT to see “The Matrix Resurrections,” we have some kinda good news. This morning, a brand new trailer for the 4th film was released. And, if you didn’t know, honest-to-goodness tickets went on sale this morning. True, this Lana Wachowski written and directed film will also be premiering on HBO Max, we all know a theatrical experience is required here. Starring Keanu Reeves and Carrie Ann Moss as Neo and Trinity, this looks to be just the film we needed this holiday season. Check out the new official IMAX poster and the new trailer now:…

Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige TOTALLY wants Charlie Cox to remain Daredevil in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Nothing says a great superhero film like great villains. It’s true! The best heroes are always balanced by a motivated and sometimes understandable villain. Think about Sam Raimi’s “Spider-Man” films. We not only got Willem Dafoe as the Green Goblin, but Alfred Molina as Doc Ock! Can’t get much better than that. So, you can imagine the delight of fans when both Dafoe and Molina were confirmed to be returning for “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” They’ll be joined by other Spider-villains as well, like Jamie Foxx (Electro), and more!The three sat down to chat with fans during Brazil’s CCXP event…