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.

During Star Wars Celebration 2022, fans were treated to a first look at the upcoming season 2 of “The Bad Batch.” Creator Dave Filoni introduced the panel, and hyped the crowd.  “I am so proud of this group,” he said. “What they’ve made with Bad Batch is just absolutely incredible.” The panel, hosted by David Collins, consisted of Michelle Ang (Omega), Dee Bradely Baker (pretty much all the Clones), story editor Matt Michnovetz, head writer Jennifer Corbett, and executive producer/supervising director Brad Rau. There was a reveal of what everyone will look like moving forward- And, what the gathered fans were hoping for- a…

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We are delighted to share the news that a sequel to EA’s massively successful “Jedi: Fallen Order” video game is on the way! Announced during Star Wars Celebration 2022, the sequel will be titled “Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.” A teaser was released for the project, which will continue the story of Cal Kestis (and BD1). Yes, Cameron Monaghan is returning to voice the character! It’s expected to hit sometime in 2023. Check it out!

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This just in- Oscar winner Jodie Foster will star in season 4 of HBO’s “True Detective.” If it happens. The fourth season of the crime series, currently titled “True Detective: Night Country,” is still in…some stage of active development? There was a logline released along with the Foster casting news. She’ll be playing a character named Liz Danvers, but that’s all we know so far. “When the long winter night falls in Ennis, Alaska, the six men that operate the Tsalal Arctic Research Station vanish without a trace. To solve the case, Detectives Liz Danvers and Evangeline Navarro will have…

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“Indiana Jones” will return for a 5th film in 2023! We were kinda hoping for a title reveal, but this image of star Harrison Ford is pretty great! Both star Ford and director James Mangold were on hand during the Lucasfilm Studio Showcase at Star Wars Celebration today. “I told John that music follows me wherever I go, and you know I’m happy about it,” Harrison said. “It was playing on the speakers during my last colonoscopy. I passed.””Indiana Jones 5” will hit theaters on June 30th, 2023.

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After weeks of speculation, we can finally confirm the upcoming mysterious “Grammar Rodeo” project, which was named after a “The Simpsons” episode, is actually… “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew!” It’s an original series starring Jude Law, from executive producers Jon Watts (“Spider-Man: No Way Home”), Christopher Ford, Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni. It’s set to hit Disney+ in 2023. Watts and Ford are currently in pre-production. Jon Favreau has confirmed the story, about a group of 10 year old kids who get lost in the Star Wars universe, takes place in the post-“Return of the Jedi” timeline.This story is developing…

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We are delighted to share the news that “Willow,” Disney+ series based on Ron Howard’s classic fantasy film, is coming THIS year!A teaser trailer was shown during Star Wars Celebration, as well as the official release date! “There is only one Madmartigan in the ‘Willow’ universe, and it’s Val Kilmer,” Jonathan Kasdan said. “Madmartigan is a major figure in season one. We talked to Val a lot during filming.” The series takes place 20 years after the film. “Willow” hits Disney+ on November 30th, 2022.

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The day has finally come, and Star Wars Celebration Anaheim is officially off and running. The first big panel taking place is the Lucasfilm Studio Showcase, which will contain lots of updates about upcoming projects, and maybe a surprise or two. This is one of the panels NOT being live-streamed officially this year. We’re updating live, so make sure you refresh and keep checking back!LETS GO! We kinda love this shot. Obviously, Lucasfilm is more than JUST “Star Wars,” so we’re expecting to see/hear some updates about “Indiana Jones: 5,” the Disney+ “Willow” series, and the newly relaunched Lucasfilm Games.…

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