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 Foo Fighters longtime drummer Taylor Hawkins has passed away. No cause has been given. The news was confirmed by the band’s official social media channels. Foo Fighters are currently in Bogota, Colombia, where they were scheduled for a show today. Hawkins was 50.
The most recent episode of Paramount+ series “Star Trek: Picard” featured a pretty amazing cameo. Yes, so too did the season 4 finale episode of “Star Trek: Discovery,” but this one is for the classic Trek fans. The episode, directed by Leah Thompson, sees the return of The Punk from “Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.” If you didn’t know, that iconic Save The Whales bus-riding mohawk-wearin’ guy is none other than Kirk Thatcher. Producer, special effects wizard, writer, director- this guy does it all. Obviously, if you’ve seen the episode, you know there’s another pretty big character return. But,…
It’s been enough time now for our spoiler-warning moratorium to lift on “The Batman.” Matt Reeves’ stunning entry into the Dark Knight filmography hit pretty much everything it needed to. Arguably one of the best-reviewed and received Batman movies, we’re still getting tidbits of awesome from it. Like this official look, shared by Reeves, of Barry Keoghan’s Joker. Also…a mysterious website teased at the very tail end of the film. Erik Davis, EiC of Fandango, posted additional images. AND THEN, Rotten Tomatoes swoops in with a deleted scene. “The Batman” is still in theaters, and will hit HBO Max on…
Star Wars Celebration, the convention that literally celebrates all things from the galaxy far, far away is coming. In May 2022, the event now two years delayed, will converge on the Anaheim Convention center.This morning, the ReedPop-produced convention announced the first round of big name guests coming! Included are Ashley Eckstein, voice actor and Her Universe founder. The Emperor himself Ian McDiarmid, and the man behind the golden droid C-3PO Anthony Daniels. Again, these are just the first names announced. We expect more in the coming days. Star Wars Celebration takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center May 26th-29th, 2022.
This just in-it would appear that Marvel Studios is finally, after many years, actually working on a “Nova” project. Long rumored and hinted at (looking at you, Kevin Feige), this new chapter hails from “Moon Knight” writer Sabir Pirzada.Nova would absolutely make sense as an addition to the MCU. Especially if the rumors about where things are headed are true. You know, like Namor!Reports indicate this “Nova” project is likely to be a series for Disney+. This story is developing, stay tuned for more news.
Okay say what you will about the “Blade” trilogy…yes, they are absolutely a product of the time they were produced. Yes, maybe they’re not as awesome as we remember. But they kind of are? Starring Wesley Snipes as the black Marvel Comics day-walking vampire character, “Blade” SHOULD be the film we point to as starting the MCU. I know, I know, that’s an unpopular opinion. But, it came before “Hulk.” It came before “Fantastic Four.” Hell, it even came before Sam Raimi’s “Spider-Man.” (“Blade II” actually came out before those three films, too.)All three Snipes “Blade” films are hitting Netflix…
Computer programmer Steve Wilhite, probably best known as the inventor of the GIF, has passed away. The internet staple graphics interchange format (GIF) was created in 1987 while Wilwhite worked for CompuServe. Steve’s wife Kathaleen Wilhite confirmed to NPR he had passed away due to COVID-19 complications. “It came on suddenly. He woke up one morning and he said, ‘Honey, I don’t feel good. I don’t feel good at all.’ And he was running a fever, throwing up so badly. And then the next day he started coughing badly,” Kathaleen said.Thank you for your contribution to our daily lives, Steve.…
After decades of planning, a live-action “Voltron” may finally be happening. A project from “Red Notice” helmer Rawson Marshall Thurber, word has spread of a package circulating Hollywood. According to reports, the possible “Voltron” pitch included a reel. Netflix is apparently NOT in the running for a possible home for the project. Which is strange, considering both “Voltron: Legendary Defender” and “Red Notice” are both at home on the streaming service. Thurber will direct, and will reportedly co write the script with Ellen Shanman.At present, sounds like Amazon, Universal, and Warner Bros. Pictures are the most anxious to land “Voltron.”…
This just in-it would appear that The CW’s “Gotham Knights” series has added a “Supernatural” alum. Misha Collins will be taking on the iconic DC Comics character Harvey Dent. Collins himself confirmed the news, with a tweet. The CW describes this version of the Gotham DA as “Dashing, with a swagger, Harvey Dent is Gotham’s charismatic, hard-charging District Attorney. With a rigid sense of right and wrong, Harvey’s idealism and single-minded quest for justice will ironically and tragically transform him into one of Gotham’s most feared supervillains, Two-Face.” “Gotham Knights” doesn’t currently have an expected release date, but production is…
This is one of those projects we’ve been DYING to see. Imagine a dramatic retelling of the making of Francis Ford Coppola’s “The Godfather.” That’s what Paramount+’s upcoming “The Offer” series will detail. Miles Teller stars as as producer Albert S. Ruddy, Matthew Goode as producer Robert Evans, Juno Temple as talent agent Bettye McCartt, Giovanni Ribisi as crime family boss Joe Colombo, Dan Fogler as director Francis Ford Coppola, Burn Gorman as Gulf+Western (who bought Paramount) owner Charles Bluhdorn, and Colin Hanks as film exec Barry Lapidus.”The Offer” will hit Paramount+ on April 28th, 2022.
