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.

One of the most well-known movie vehicles this side of Mad Max’s Intercepter and Han Solo’s Millennium Falcon, the DeLorean Time Machine from “Back to the Future” is certainly iconic. Hot Toys by way of Sideshow Collectibles has a brand new release based on the car, and it’s up for pre-order now! The time-traveling duo Marty McFly and Dr. Emmett Brown hop in the DeLorean Time machine again and travel into the future to save Marty’s future son from disaster, only to return to discover their own time has somehow transformed completely.Inspired by the classic blockbuster, Back to the Future II, Sideshow and Hot…

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We are SO DELIGHTED to share this bit of “Star Wars” news. Mere days after Maestro 90th birthday, news of a brand new theme by the great John Williams! This will be the official theme for Disney+’s upcoming “Obi Wan Kenobi” series. It is unclear if this new theme will include previous pieces for the character, or be an entirely new composition. Ewan McGregor once again stars as the Jedi Master, and is joined by Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker. The series is set to hit Disney+ on May 25th, 2022.

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While perhaps not as well-known as James Earl Jones’ voice when it comes to science fiction, Rutger Hauer was one of the greats. Without his calming timber, the Replicant character Roy Batty wouldn’t have been quite so memorable in Ridley Scott’s seminal “Blade Runner.” Batty’s final moments in the 1982 film consist of one of the most iconic scenes from the film. “I’ve seen things you people wouldn’t believe,” Hauer intones. That same cadence, that same melancholia, is alive and well in a new trailer for “No Man’s Sky.” “The irony is that all I did in Blade Runner was……

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After several setbacks and delays, Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis” finally has a trailer. Austin Butler stars as American icon Elvis Aaron Presley. Decorated actor Tom Hanks stars as Colonel Tom Parker, manager of Presley. The cast includes Hanks and Butler, Olivia DeJonge as Priscilla Presley, Richard Roxburgh, Helen Thomson, David Wenham, Natasha Bassett, Xavier Samuel, Luke Bracey, Dacre Montgomery, Leon Ford, Kate Mulvany, Gareth Davies, Charles Grounds, Josh McConville, and Adam Dunn. Luhrmann (“Moulin Rogue,” “Romeo and Juliette”) directs the film. He also wrote “Elvis” along with Sam Bromell, Craig Pearce, and Jeremy Doner. Catherine Martin, Gail Berman, Patrick McCormick, Schuyler Weiss,…

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Netflix has officially renewed hit series “Stranger Things” for a fifth and final season. They also shared some interesting tidbits about the still-forthcoming fourth season. It’ll apparently be split into two parts. Both will hit in 2022. Creative team and showrunners Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer revealed season 4 gets the split because the 9 episodes run twice as long as previous seasons. Season 4 part 1 will premiere on May 27th. Part 2 will hit July 1st. No word on a likely premiere for season 5, but we’d anticipate sometime in 2024, based on previous lead times. Seasons 1-3…

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We just wanted to share this lovely Temuera Morrison moment with you. Morrison, who brought character Jango Fett to life in “Star Wars: Episode II- Attack of the Clones,” came back to the galaxy far, far away as Boba Fett in season 2 of “The Mandalorian.” The official Star Wars accounts were kind enough to add some photos of a pretty awesome gift Morrison received recently. An absolutely beautiful wooden Boba Fett Mandalorian helmet, done in traditional Māori style. The helmet was designed and created by fellow New Zealander Mr G Hoete Art.All photos by Elevate Media, via Star Wars:…

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We’re really not surprised to share the news that HBO Max has just ordered another season of “Peacemaker.” Pretty much a hit since it’s premiere, the show stars John Cena as his “The Suicide Squad” character, Peacemaker.Created by James Gunn, the first season of “Peacemaker” is available to stream on HBO Max now.

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During this big ol Paramount+ news day, turns out that “Star Trek 4” ISN’T DEAD. After much back and forth over the past several years- including the Quinten Tarantino project- sounds like the Kelvin timeline will continue.Chris Pine,  Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban, John Cho, and Simon Pegg from the JJ Abrams “Star Trek” films are reportedly in talks to return for a 4th film. Abrams commented on the news:“We are thrilled to say that we are hard at work on a new ‘Star Trek’ film that will be shooting by the end of the year that will be…

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Apparently Paramount+ decided to host a news day today! Kicking things off was the announcement that ViacomCBS titles will all be headed to Paramount+ streaming service. This will also include Paramount Pictures films, like the remaining “Mission: Impossible” titles once they leave theaters. “Halo” got an early season 2 renewal. There was also news that the next “Transformers” title, “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” will kick off a new trilogy of films. “Sonic the Hedgehog,” who’s sequel live-action film hits this April, will be getting a spinoff tv series centering on character Knuckles. Idris Elba is attached to reprise the…

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This just in- Paramount+ has officially ordered a second season of their live-action “Halo” series. This comes before season one even premieres, so that’s exciting.David Wiener (“Fear the Walking Dead”) will take over as showrunner from Kyle Killen and Steven Kane. Chief Programming Officer at Paramount+ Tanya Giles said of the series:“Halo is an expansive, world-building opportunity for Paramount+, and we’re thrilled to give fans a second season to look forward to before we launch the series next month. Halo will deliver a thrill-ride for fans of the game and non-gamers alike, as it ties together stunning visuals with a deeper look…

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