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.

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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We’ve been waiting for more concrete evidence that the upcoming 5th installment of “Indiana Jones” was indeed ramping up filming in the UK this month, and here we are. There had been several ‘reports’ (c’mon, reddit isn’t exactly what we’d consider a completely accurate source) indicating that sets have been completed, and even a Harrison Ford sighting near Pinewood Studios. Sure, it’s not an official production kickoff announcement from Disney, but we’re expecting that anytime now. Deadline, who claims exclusive knowledge despite every UK outlet having the exact same info at this point, says the cameras will start rolling next…

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Marvel Studios fans are anxiously awaiting any news about upcoming MCU titles, and perhaps none so much as “Thor Love and Thunder.” Reuniting Chris Hemsworth with filmmaker Taika Waititi, “Thor 4” is already shaping up to be insanely fun. Hemsworth just shared a new behind-the-scenes photo to his personal Instagram featuring himself and Waititi. Obviously, Taika is wearing his Korg best. But….doesn’t Chris’s outfit look…familiar? He looks like the spitting image of Kurt Russell (who has already appeared in a Marvel movie as Ego) from John Carpenter’s iconic 80s action flick “Big Trouble In Little China.” “Thor Love and Thunder”…

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Filmmaker Seth Rogen’s upcoming CGI-animated “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” reboot is one shell closer to theaters/streaming service. Well…not REALLY, but we at least have a release date now? Earlier today, Rogen posted to his personal Twitter a binder paper page filled with notes. Sure looks like a page right out of a teenage boy/turtle’s high school note book, that’s for sure. The Stussy is a dead giveaway. Rogen, along with his Point Grey Pictures partners Evan Goldberg and James Weaver, are writing as well as producing the untitled “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” film. (UPDATE, August 2nd 2021- now we know…

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Um, so- one of our FAVORITE working composers just announced a new album of music from one of our FAVORITE television series. We’re talking of course about Emmy winner Bear McCreary, and the seminal piece of epic science fiction tv- Ronald D. Moore’s reimagined “Battlestar Galactica.”Just announced a short while ago, Bear McCreary will FINALLY be releasing a live album recording during his epic concerts in 2014 (and 2015). “So Say We All: Battlestar Galactica Live” is a release that BSG fans have been waiting for for a long time, not gonna lie. Here’s a little taste- The news was…

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June 1st marks World Outlander Day. To celebrate, STARZ just released some photos from the upcoming 6th season, as well as a premiere date! Based on the novels by Diana Gabaldon, “Outlander” stars Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe as Jaime and Claire Fraser, respectively. Season 6 will follow Gabaldon’s 6th novel in the series, “A Breath of Snow and Ashes.” We already knew about some key casting announcements, and new faces joining the show. Obviously from the photos, we know that Heughan and Balfe will return, as well as Sophie Skelton and Richard Rankin as Breanna and Roger MacKenzie. “We…

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Happy birthday to currently Spider-Man Tom Holland! While fans anxiously await a possible trailer drop for Sony Pictures’ upcoming “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” lets take a look back at when we first met Holland as Peter Parker. As you’ll recall, Holland was introduced to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in “Captain America: Civil War,” which released back in 2016. Seems like forever ago, right? Well, seems like the PERFECT time to dust off this ol Spider-chestnut; Tom Holland’s screen test for the role! How adorable is he!? Answer- very! “Spider-Man: No Way Home” is set to web-sling into theaters on December…

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Ok, we’ll admit- this isn’t as outright exciting as we were hoping for. But, the one and only Jamie Lee Curtis made good on her promise to share an exclusive image from the set of Eli Roth’s upcoming live action “Borderlands” movie! Based on the hit video game franchise from Gearbox, this adaptation has an amazing cast, and we can’t wait to see what Roth does with it. On her Instagram, Curtis shared a very shadowy image, teasing Oscar winner Cate Blanchett as Lilith. TECHNICALLY, it’s an exclusive photo from the set? Right? *sigh* Yeah, we know. Curtis did say…

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We’re not sure how to tell you this, but something strange happened at Disneyland and California Adventure today. Reportedly, the house of mouse RAN OUT of churros. As in- there were NONE to be found at the numerous carts or stands in either Anaheim, CA park. According to Inside The Magic, users across Twitter were baffled. Same? How does Disneyland of all places RUN OUT OF CHURROS?! No word on if Universal Studios ran out of….whatever their equivalent of churros is. The park is still only open to California residents, with reservations and valid tickets. This restriction is expected to…

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