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.

To be fair, Michael Keaton returning as Batman for the upcoming “The Flash” movie has been ‘confirmed’ for some time now, but there are always those outlaying things that could prevent it from happening. That said, director Andy Muschietti, who has been posting little snippets and sneak peeks from the set of his Warner Bros. DCEU film, just shared something that really excited us. That is Keaton’s ’89 bat medallion. Not sure if blood or strawberry jam. We do know a few things about “The Flash” so far. Like Ben Affleck returning as Batman, as well as Keaton. We also…

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Build-A-Bear Workshop has unveiled their “Lord of the Rings” collection, which at this time consists of three plushes and one accessory. The collection consists of Frodo, Gandalf (The Grey), Smegol / Gollum, and Sting! As usual, these are limited to 1 per customer. Frodo Bear! Lord of the Rings Bear is the most trusty companion for any epic adventure ahead, and this magical bear is made even more fun with its Frodo costume! This action-packed gift bundle is the perfect friend for journeying through Middle-earth. Press the bear’s paw to hear Frodo’s 5-in-1 phrases with every Hobbit hug!You’ll have to…

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Fans were delighted when during the official opening ceremony live-cast of Disneyland’s brand new Avengers Campus area in California Adventure revealed a surprise. Aside from the sneak peeks of offerings in the all new Marvel Studios’ themed land, Anthony Mackie made a very special announcement. As you probably know, at the end of Disney+’s “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier” series, Mackie’s character Sam Wilson followed in his comic book counter part’s footsteps, becoming the one and only Captain America. During the opening ceremonies live-stream, Mackie was carrying a leather bag, which fans recognized as the shield bag. With the…

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It feels like every single month, we utter the phrase “ok, but I don’t need any more Funko Pop Vinyls.” But then, like clockwork, the company releases a new collection that we just HAVE to have, like today’s Ralph McQuarrie inspired “Star Wars” set. Consisting of 4 pops, these figures capture the original concept art of McQuarrie’s for the epic cosmic conflict series we know and love. These are exclusive to Target, so that’s where you’ll wanna go to pick them up. Stormtrooper Pick up the Stormtrooper on Target’s website here. C-3PO Pre order 3PO on Target’s website here. Luke…

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We are so delighted to share the first trailer for “Roadrunner,” a documentary about the late great Anthony Bourdain. The gonzo chef and author was a mainstay in the culinary world since the publication of his first book, “Kitchen Confidential” in 2000. With numerous television series and projects under his belt including “A Cook’s Tour,” “No Reservations,” “The Layover,” and “Parts Unknown,” Bourdain was arguably a household name across the world. He wasn’t just a ‘celebrity chef,’ as he also a prolific author and writer. Not just cookbooks, either. Seriously, do yourself a favor and pick up copies of Get…

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We have some bad news for fans of Netflix’s “Jupiter’s Legacy,” as it would appear the streaming giant as ‘released’ the cast from their contracts. If you’ll recall, back in 2017 Mark Millar signed a deal with the streaming giant for pretty much every single thing in his Millarworld collection. “Jupiter’s Legacy,” which was based on Millar’s comic book series of the same name, was the first of the Millarworld releases.Some are speculating this sudden release of the cast, since the show only debuted on May 7th, indicates poor reception. Netflix famously does not release their optics, so this could…

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Filmmaker James Gunn shared an image teasing the upcoming McFarlane Toys figures based on “The Suicide Squad” characters. Gunn, who wrote and directed the upcoming DC Comics film from Warner Bros. Pictures, is often our beset source of info on any of his projects.It would appear that each of the main crew- John Cena as Peacemaker, Idris Elba as Bloodsport, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, and David Dastmalchian as Polka-Dot Man- will come with a build-a-figure peace to create King Shark, who is voiced by Sylvester Stallone. We don’t really know anything else about the figures yet, other than a likely…

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June 4th marks the official opening of a brand new area at Disneyland’s California Adventure- the Avengers Campus! Based on the Marvel Studios’ collection of films and television series, this new park offering has something for everyone. We’ve reported extensively about Avengers Campus, including the food, the rides, and the sheer spectacle of an all-new themed area. At 8:15pm (PST), fans can tune in to a livestream from the park! Inside the fully immersive Avengers Campus, you will be invited to team up with the Avengers and their allies and live out your Super Hero dreams. Encounter the likes of…

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Yes, we’re slightly disappointed to share the news that Santa Monica Studios is delaying a highly anticipated title, BUT, we’re always willing to wait longer for a better experience. Announced last year during E3, “God of War Ragnarok,” the followup to the incredibly received 2018 game, has been delayed til some time in 2022.Santa Monica Studios shared the news this morning. Hermen Hulst, head of PlayStation Studios, has confirmed “God of War Ragnarok” will NOT be exclusive to PlayStation 5 when it does release. You can read more about that on the official PlayStation Blog here.We’ll do our best to…

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