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.

Just in case you were unaware, we’re getting an all-new “Ghostbusters” movie this year from Ivan and Jason Reitman. To celebrate the upcoming flick, Sony Pictures brought a panel with the cast and crew to New York Comic Con (NYCC) 2021. While the 28-minute panel is adorable and enjoyable, it was what happened AFTERWARDS that had the internet all aflutter. As announced by Jason (son of original “Ghostbusters” director Ivan), the entire NYCC audience was treated to an early screening of “Ghostbusters: Afterlife!” Initial reactions were pretty positive, and we can’t wait to see “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” ourselves when it hits…

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Doesn’t it feel like it’s been a million years since the last Marvel Studios’ release? True, we did FINALLY get “Black Widow” back in July, but…it’s been a minute. Next up on the docket for the superhero arm of the House of Mouse is “Eternals,” and we’re pretty damn excited for it. Not ONLY do we get Salma Hayek and Angelina Jolie in a freaking MCU entry, but it’ll usher in a whole new era for the 26th release from Marvel Studios. Tickets for a special premiere night event at the famed El Capitan in Los Angeles just went on…

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Upcoming animated series “Star Trek: Prodigy” keeps setting our expectations high. First, it was the early animation teases. Then, it was the reveal that none other than Captain Kathryn Janeway (Kate Mulgrew) formerly of the Starship Voyager, would be appearing. Now, after a panel during New York Comic Con (NYCC) 2021, we find out that Chakotay (Robert Beltran) will ALSO be a part of “Star Trek: Prodigy!” New cast memebers announced during the panel include Daveed Diggs as Commander Tysess, Jameela Jamil as Ensign Asencia, Jason Alexander as Doctor Noum, and Robert Beltran as Captain Chakotay.There was also a new clip shared, which…

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Just in case you forgot, we’re getting an all new prequel story about the one and only Candyman- no, not the horror one- Willy Wonka! Coming from Warner Bros. Studios, “Wonka” stars Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet as the iconic confectioner. Earlier today, Chalamet posted the first image of himself in character, check it out: He sure looks familiar, almost like- Fans can of course see Chalamet next on the big screen in “Dune,” which is set to hit theaters later this month. We’ll keep you updated as more news becomes available for this and other projects.

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This last Droughtlander has been perhaps the worst for fans since “Outlander” premiered on STARZ back in 2014. Wow, just writing that is crazy. ANYHOW, this morning during the series’ panel at New York Comic Con (NYCC), a new teaser for the upcoming 6th season of the fantasy based on the works of Diana Gabaldon premiered. Season 6 will cover the 6th novel in the series, “A Breath of Snow and Ashes.” As you can see from the trailer, or if you’re a fan of the books, you’ll know what’s coming. Redcoats arriving at Fraser’s Ridge mean only one thing-…

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For some reason, Netflix has opted to order a continuation of FOX’s comedy series “That 70’s Show.” Called “That 90’s Show,” it’ll reportedly star two of our favorite tv parents, Red and Kitty, played by Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp respectively.An official logline from Netflix details the series: “Hello, Wisconsin! It’s 1995 and Leia Forman, daughter of Eric and Donna, is visiting her grandparents for the summer where she bonds with a new generation of Point Place kids under the watchful eye of Kitty and the stern glare of Red. Sex, drugs and rock ’n roll never dies, it…

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We are delighted to share some pretty big casting news from “Wheel of Time!” During today’s NYCC panel, showrunner Rafe Judkins revealed who we’ll be meeting in season 2 of the upcoming Amazon Prime Video series. Yes, Ceara Coveney *is* a redhead, so she’s pretty perfect to play the Daughter Heir of Andor Elayne Trakand! We’re thinking MAYBE Natasha O’Keeffe is Lanfear, Meera Syal as Elaida, or some combo therein. We’ll let you know what else we hear about this and other news.

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New York Comic Con (NYCC) 2021 is upon us, and that means panels are happening. The annual pop culture gathering opted for a hybrid of in-person and virtual offerings, which has been pretty great for those of us who couldn’t make the trip this year. One of the panels we were most excited about is for Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming “The Wheel of Time.” Based on the multi-tome saga by Robert Jordan (and later finished by Brandon Sanderson), “Wheel of Time” is posed to be one of those special high fantasy television epics. We mean season 1 hasn’t even premiered…

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