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.
It’s been several years since the first announcement of “LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga” video game title. Years spent developing, fine tuning, and creating the title which encompasses the entire Skywalker Saga. At long last, a gameplay trailer for the title has been released. And we have to say, we can’t wait to play it! “LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga” will be available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC April 5th, 2022.
This just in-It would appear that Apple TV+ is developing a “Godzilla” and the MonsterVerse series! The project comes from Eisner Award-winning comic author Matt Fraction and screenwriter Chris Black. This will be a live-action series set in the current Legendary Pictures Godzilla universe. Following the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco and the shocking new reality that monsters are real, the series explores one family’s journey to uncover its buried secrets and a legacy linking them to the secret organization known as Monarch.
This just in-Jelani Alladin, who played Kristoff in “Frozen” on Broadway, will star in Disney+’s upcoming “Beauty and the Beast” prequel series! He’ll be playing Jean-Michel, a “charming and cool talented artist who has a quick wit, a sharp intellect, and a fierce independent streak.”Alladin was also rumored to be playing a live-action version of Disney’s animated “Hercules” at one point. But that was never officially confirmed. As we previously reported, Luke Evans and Josh Gad will be reprising their roles as Gaston and LeFou, respectively. According to sources, the show is described as being set in the iconic kingdom…
This just in-It would appear Netflix is taking the success of their “Queer Eye” reboot into the food realm. It was announced today that the streaming giant would be rebooting iconic Japanese (and later American) competition series “Iron Chef!” Daniel Calin- who has such shows as “Nailed It!,” “Master Chef,” and “Top Chef” on his resume- will be showrunning. Eytan Keller (Food Network’s “Iron Chef America” director) will direct and executive produce. “’Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend’- The legendary Iron Chef series is reborn with a supersized approach to the ground-breaking culinary competition that started it all. It’s been…
A rather cinematic trailer for the upcoming Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show has released. This isn’t your typical “look who’s performing this year” announcement. You’ll see Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Kendric Lamar, and Dr. Dre all get the call to gather in Los Angeles at Sofi Stadium February 13th, 2022. F. Gary Gray (“Friday,” “Straight Outta Compton”) directed the video. Check it out:
We hate to say it, but the new trailer for fan-favorite STARZ series “Outlander” is…odd. Not like, interesting odd. More like whoever is in charge now didn’t read the books odd. Season 6 will take it’s inspiration from Diana Gabaldon’s “A Breath of Snow and Ashes,” 6th novel in the series. But you’d never know that from the trailer. So at least the show, since departure of series creator and showrunner Ronald D. Moore and co., is being consistent? “Outlander” season 6 will premiere on STARZ on March 6th, 2022.
It feels like we’ve been waiting forever for more information about Amazon Prime’s upcoming “Lord of the Rings” series. It started with maps, and then the one singular image. Finally we gleaned the official release date, which happens to be later this year.But this morning, Amazon Prime officially revealed the title of the series. “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power!” Showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay said of the news: “This is a title that we imagine could live on the spine of a book next to J.R.R. Tolkien’s other classics. The Rings of Power unites all the major…
We are DELIGHTED to share the news that Heavy Metal’s recent “Taarna: The Last Taarakian” comics are getting a full collected release! Written by Stephanie Phillips (“Batman,” “Harley Quinn”), with art by Patrick Zircher (“Action Comics,” “Suicide Squad”), Al Barrionuevo (“Batman,” “Martian Manhunter”) and Christian Rosado, the collection is available as either a hardbound edition or paperback of the mini series through Simon and Schuster. The legend lives! From the death of the last Taarakian and a collapsed universe, Taarna was born. Heavy Metal’s flagship character returns in a new tale of cosmic mystery and adventure. From the death of the last Taarakian and a…
We cannot wait to see Taika Waititi’s upcoming piratical comedy series “Our Flag Means Death.” Hailing from HBO Max, the series looks to retell notable maritime history from the point of view of such historical figures as Blackbeard (Waititi) and Stede Bonnet (Rhys Darby). “This guy [Bonnet] had one of the world’s great, colorful midlife crises,” showrunner David Jenkins says. “That’s a great way into a show in any genre, but to mix that with pirates, I was like, Oh, this is fantastic.”The cast also boasts “Saturday Night Live” alum Leslie Jones and Fred Armisen, Hodor himself Kristian Nairn, and Joel Fry (“Plebs,” “Cruella”).Check…
We are delighted to report that Paramount has renewed “Star Trek: Discovery” for a 5th season! Not only that, but we know when “Star Trek: Picard” season 2 is dropping, and more! It was announced today that “DISCO” got renewed for season 5!”Picard” season 2 will premiere on Thursday, March 3rd. The show is currently in production on season 3.”Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,” starring Anson Mount as Captain Christopher Pike, Rebecca Romijn as Number One, and Ethan Peck as Mr. Spock has been renewed for season 2 ahead of it’s premiere. “Strange New Worlds” will debut on Paramount+ on…
