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 were kinda expecting this, honestly. Due to the ever-changing shift in production schedules (and the IASTE strike that almost happened today), Marvel Studios has announced some date shifts. These include such anticipated film releases as “Thor: Love and Thunder,” “Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness,” “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” and others. “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” was March 25th 2022, but will now open May 6th 2022. “Thor: Love and Thunder” will now open on July 8, 2022. “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” will now open on Nov. 11, 2022. “The Marvels” will now open on Feb. 17, 2023. “Ant-Man and…

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Robert Jordan was a prolific author, responsible for the high fantasy series “The Wheel of Time.” While he did not live to see the conclusion of the story, his influence and presence are still felt by many. Before Jordan’s passing, author Brandon Sanderson was brought in by the family to meet with Jordan, and ultimately complete the 14-book main saga. (There are actually 20 titles in “The Wheel of Time,” but only 14 are main story-focused.)October 17th, 2021 marks what would have been Jordan’s 73rd birthday. So, the upcoming Amazon Prime Video series “Wheel of Time” released a very special…

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If you’ve never done one of the ticketed Halloween events at either Disneyland or Walt Disney World, we highly recommend it. Sure, visiting the various Disney parks is already pretty pricey, but with planning, it’s doable. During the spooky season, adult park guests can actually wear costumes within the park, something you can’t do if you’re over the age of 14. Bill Burns, A friend of ours from California, took the opportunity of 2021’s Oogie Boogie Bash to wear one of our favorites of his costumes- J. Jonah Jameson. With the newly opened Avengers Campus area in the California Adventure…

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We are still so damn excited we’re getting a “Blue Beetle” movie from Warner Bros. Pictures! We’d previously reported that Angel Manuel Soto was directing, and “Cobra Kai” breakout actor Xolo Maridueña would star!During today’s DC FanDome, the casting was confirmed, as well as the first look at some concept art for Blue Beetle! We’ll let you know what else we hear about this and other projects!

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During today’s DC FanDome, Chief Creative Officer for DC Comics Jim Lee announced a pretty big change is coming for the last son of Krypton. No, we’re not talking about that recent reveal of current comics Superman Jon Kent being bisexual, but part of Superman’s legacy is getting an update.The classic motto for Superman, since the creation of the character, has been his proclamation that he fights for “truth, justice, and the American way.” That changes now. DC Comics a change needed to happen “to better reflect the storylines that we are telling across DC and to honor Superman’s incredible…

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We felt it important to clear up some misunderstandings. According to several outlets, the legendary actor Michael Caine announced his retirement from acting. This is NOT the case, as a statement from Caine’s agent made clear later in the day. The initial quote that started this flurry of headlines came from an interview with Kermode and Mayo’s Film Review on BBC Radio 5 Live. Caine was describing his newest project, “Best Sellers,” in which he co-starts with Aubrey Plaza. “Funnily enough, it has turned out to be what is my last part really,” Caine said. “Because I haven’t worked for…

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