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.

We are still so damn excited we’re getting a “Blue Beetle” movie from Warner Bros. Pictures! We’d previously reported that Angel Manuel Soto was directing, and “Cobra Kai” breakout actor Xolo Maridueña would star!During today’s DC FanDome, the casting was confirmed, as well as the first look at some concept art for Blue Beetle! We’ll let you know what else we hear about this and other projects!

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During today’s DC FanDome, Chief Creative Officer for DC Comics Jim Lee announced a pretty big change is coming for the last son of Krypton. No, we’re not talking about that recent reveal of current comics Superman Jon Kent being bisexual, but part of Superman’s legacy is getting an update.The classic motto for Superman, since the creation of the character, has been his proclamation that he fights for “truth, justice, and the American way.” That changes now. DC Comics a change needed to happen “to better reflect the storylines that we are telling across DC and to honor Superman’s incredible…

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We felt it important to clear up some misunderstandings. According to several outlets, the legendary actor Michael Caine announced his retirement from acting. This is NOT the case, as a statement from Caine’s agent made clear later in the day. The initial quote that started this flurry of headlines came from an interview with Kermode and Mayo’s Film Review on BBC Radio 5 Live. Caine was describing his newest project, “Best Sellers,” in which he co-starts with Aubrey Plaza. “Funnily enough, it has turned out to be what is my last part really,” Caine said. “Because I haven’t worked for…

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Amazon’s upcoming “The Wheel of Time” series is right around the corner. Although it can’t come soon enough, each new tease of iconic characters and settings has us BUZZING with excitement. The new tease features a very important part of the saga of Rand al Thor and co- Logain Ablar, as played by “Money Heist” star Álvaro Morte.If you missed the clip released during NYCC, you can catch that here. We don’t want to spoil anything, but suffice to say, Logain is SUPER important. Also, HOW AMAZING DO THE WEAVES OF POWER LOOK!? “The Wheel of Time” will premiere on…

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We’ve been pretty excited around Nerdbot for the upcoming virtual celebration of all things DC Comics- the DC FanDome. Last year’s event was pretty damn awesome, not gonna lie. Lots of first looks, teases, and news confirmations for several upcoming properties from Warner Bros. Pictures and DC happened. We’re expecting 2021’s event to be just as good, if not even better. To really get everyone in the mood, Matt Reeves’ upcoming film “The Batman,” which stars Robert Pattinson as the Capped Crusader, released two new posters.The first is yet-another look at Pattinson as the Dark Knight, while the other is…

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If you’ve been waiting for a new version of Marvel Studios character Loki (Tom Hiddleston) to add to your Sideshow / Hot Toys collection, do we have some news for you! Celebrating the success of Disney+ series “Loki,” two new figures were unveiled this morning, variants being hunted by the TCA! First up, we have the original trickster himself, Loki. He even comes with Miss Minutes! Loki: Sideshow says in their description of the figure: “It is adorable, that you think you could possibly manipulate me.” – Loki Marvel’s fan-favorite God of Mischief has landed with glorious purpose in the…

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