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 still maintain that Henry Cavill was a truly inspired choice to take on the mantle of Superman. His charm onscreen is matched only by his delightful presence off screen. I mean, just his posts about Kal (his beautiful Akita) is enough to make anyone say “awww.” Pair those things with a pretty well-known nerdy proclivity, and it shouldn’t surprise anyone that the Brit knows who he’d like to play in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.Mind you, this doesn’t mean any official talks have taken place, despite being rumored for years. But we also have to think that Marvel Studios would…

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This just in- According to The Hollywood Reporter, director Matt Shakman, Josh Friedman, and Cameron Squires are in the process of rewriting the next “Star Trek” film from a script by Lindsey Beer and Geneva Robertson-Dworet. Due to some shifts over at Paramount- namely “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” moving to June 9th, 2023- the next Star Trek flick has also moved. It’ll bow on December 22nd, 2023. This story is developing…

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The Golden Arches are gearing up for the holidays, with a little help from Mariah Carey. Sorta? The official Mariah Carey menu is kinda like an Advent Calendar. It will start on December 13th, and will run til December 24th 2021. “Some of my favorite memories with my kids are our family trips to McDonald’s, and of course, each of us has our go-to order. Mine is the Cheeseburger, and I get it with extra pickles,” Carey said. “Bringing together some of our favorite food from McDonald’s with my all-time favorite season is a holiday wish come true.” But the…

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DANGER, WILL ROBINSON. The third and final season of Netflix’s amazing “Lost In Space” reboot is right around the corner. A new trailer was released today for the show, and we’re not ready for it to end! The series stars Toby Stephens, Molly Parker, Maxwell Jenkins, Mina Sundwall, Taylor Russell, Ignacio Serricchio, and Parker Posey. Season 3 will consist of 8 episodes. Netflix describes season 3: In the third and final season of Lost in Space, the stakes are higher than ever and the Robinson family’s survival instincts will be put to the ultimate test. After a year of being…

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The annual honor bestowed by PEOPLE magazine to one man has been granted to another deserving person. Paul Rudd, possible vampire and all around good guy, was officially announced on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.” Rudd says his wife Julie was “stupefied” by the news. “But you know she was very sweet about it. After some giggling and shock, she said ‘Oh, they got it right.’ And that was very sweet. She was probably not telling the truth, but what’s she going to say?” Rudd got his feature film start in 1995’s iconic “Clueless,” alongside Alicia Silverstone, Britany Murphy,…

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Aaron Sorkin’s “Being the Ricardos” stars Lucille Ball (Nicole Kidman) and Desi Arnaz (Javier Bardem). It aims to paint a picture for audiences of what things were really like for Lucy and Desi during the absolutely grueling production on their CBS hit television series, “I Love Lucy.” J.K. Simmons is William Frawley who played Fred Mertz, and Nina Arianda is Vivian Vance who played Ethel Mertz, the Ricardos’ neighbors. This film will have both a theatrical release on December 10th, 2021 and a drop on Amazon Prime Video December 21st, 2021.

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Yet another beloved anime series is getting a live action adaptation from streaming giant Netflix. “One Piece” is one of those shows you’ve probably seen during an afternoon at a friend’s house when you were a kid. Or maybe it’s always been YOUR anime. Either way, it’s getting a live-action series, and we know who the main cast is. Iñaki Godoy, Mackenyu, Emily Rudd, Jacob Romero Gibson, and Taz Skylar will be joining the cast as series regulars! Showrunner/writer/executive producer Steven Maeda and writer/executive producer Matt Owens said of the news: the looks, emotions, and actions of the iconic Straw…

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On November 8th 2021, we lost a great actor with a 70-year plus career. Dean Stockwell had one of those lives destined for Hollywood longevity, albeit with some starts and stops. He was a child actor, he won an Oscar, he was a staple of genre film and tv. He passed away at the age of 85.Collaborators like Edward James Olmos, Russ Tamblyn, and David Lynch have offered their memories and stories about Stockwell. “Here in L.A., a cloudy morning,” Lynch said in his daily weather report. “Very still right now, 55 degrees Fahrenheit, 13 Celsius. In honor of the…

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You know we love “Cobra Kai” around here. So, imagine our delight with a crop of new photos for the upcoming 4th season of Netflix’s show! Obviously there’s a lot to take in with these “Cobra Kai” season 4 images. Some returning “Karate Kid” franchise characters, some iconic poses (CRANE!), and prom! Season 4 of “Cobra Kai” is set to hit Netflix on New Year’s Eve, December 31st 2021. The streaming service has already renewed the show for season 5.

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Today, Prop Store kicked off their Entertainment Memorabilia November 2021 auction. There were some iconic pieces in the catalog- things like a crysknife from David Lynch’s “Dune,” some “Back to the Future” items, and more. But the thing that really surprised us is that Wilson, the volleyball from “Cast Away,” sold for an insane amount. The winning bid was 230,000 GBP (British pounds), which converts to roughly $311,762 USD. You can read Wilson’s details from the Prop Store catalog below: Chuck Noland’s (Tom Hanks) hero screen-matched Wilson from Robert Zemeckis’ drama Cast Away. During his four years stranded alone on…

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