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 beyond thrilled to report the Academy Awards have finally decided to include stunts into their annual Oscars. The actual category as announced today will be for “Stunt Design,” but is a huge step in the right direction to honor the hardwork and dedication of one of the important film-making disciplines. After all, what would the “Mad Max” films have been without the INCREDIBLE work of Guy Norris, his teams, and the countless performers who put their bodies on the line for those cinematic ooos and aaas. Not to mention fight choreography in movies like the “John Wick” franchise,…

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This just in-word from the world of Hollywood is Amazon Studios is developing a television series based on the original Wang Dulu books which in turn inspired Ang Lee’s cinematic masterpiece “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.” According to THR, Jason Ning (“The Brother Sun”) will write executive produce, alongside Ronald D. Moore (“Battlestar Galactica,” “For All Mankind,” “God of War”). This story is developing….

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We are really, truly, ridiculously excited to welcome the First Family of Marvel Comics into the MCU. Especially with this casting. Pedro Pascal (“The Last of Us“) plays Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby (“The Crown,” “Mission: Impossible“) is Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn (“Stranger Things,” “Gladiator II“) is Johnny Storm/Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach (“The Bear“) is Ben Grimm/The Thing. Julia Garner (“Ozark,” “The Americans“) is playing Shalla Bal/The Silver Surfer. Paul Walter Hauser (“Blackbird“) was also added to the cast, but his role is also being kept underwraps. John Malkovich (“Billions,” “The New Look“) is playing an undisclosed role in the film, and Ralph Ineson (“Game of Thrones,” “The VVitch“) will be the Devourer…

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The first teaser for “Love, Death + Robots” season 4 is here! Terrifying creatures, wicked surprises and dark comedy converge in this NSFW anthology of animated stories presented by Tim Miller and David Fincher.You can watch the previous collections on Netflix now. Season 4, which will be 10 episodes, hits May 15th. Check out the teaser now:

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2025 will mark 15 years since Disney released “TRON: Legacy.” We’re remembering how excited we were for the film- the original being one of our favorites from childhood- and wondering how The Grid would be updated with technology of the time. Needless to say, “TRON: Legacy” freaking RULES, thanks in no small part to the incredible score by Daft Punk. And, subsequently, the artists who contributed pieces to the no less incredible “Tron: Legacy Reconfigured” remix soundtrack album. So, with industrial mainstay and pioneers Nine Inch Nails in the hot seat for “TRON: Ares,” we’re very curious to see how everything goes. Especially…

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We know it’s become fairly commonplace to ho-hum the next big superhero film. BUT, when it’s something as exciting as a period take on Marvel Studios’ First Family of Comics, we can’t not be excited. The upcoming flick “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” speaks to so many of our favorite things. The space race, an incredible cast, and production value. Pedro Pascal (“The Last of Us“) plays Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby (“The Crown,” “Mission: Impossible“) is Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn (“Stranger Things,” “Gladiator II“) is Johnny Storm/Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach (“The Bear“) is Ben Grimm/The Thing. Julia Garner (“Ozark,” “The Americans“) is playing Shalla Bal/The…

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Director James Gunn has unveiled a new teaser for his upcoming “Superman” film. The film will star David Corenswet as Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicolas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, Terence Rosemore as Otis, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olson, Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho, Edi Gathegi as Mr. Terrific, Isabella Merced as Hawkgirl, María Gabriela De Faría as The Engineer, Wendell Pierce as Daily Planet editor Perry White, Prutti Taylor Vince as Jonathan Kent, and Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner/Green Lantern.“Superman” is set to hit theaters July 11th, 2025.

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The first teaser for the upcoming “The Naked Gun” reboot is here! We honestly can’t think of a better actor to step into the shoes of Leslie Nelson than Liam Neeson. The teaser was shown during Paramount Pictures’ presentation at CinemaCon 2025. Only one man has the particular set of skills… to lead Police Squad and save the world! Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. (Liam Neeson) follows in his father’s footsteps in THE NAKED GUN, directed by Akiva Schaffer (Saturday Night Live, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping) and from producer Seth MacFarlane (Ted, Family Guy). Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, CCH…

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We’re about two weeks away from the kickoff of Star Wars Celebration in Japan. We’re a little surprised honestly to get news of an animated project before then, but, here we are! “Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld” will be a six-part collection of shorts, centering on such characters as Asajj Ventress and Cad Bane. “Tales of the Underworld is a six-episode journey following two notorious bounty hunters: former dark side assassin Asajj Ventress as she’s given a new chance at life and must go on the run with an unexpected new ally, and outlaw Cad Bane as he faces…

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