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.

Ok so, we don’t like to share things from unofficial sources. That is not something we find any kind of pride in. So, keep in mind that this is likely what will be releasing tomorrow during Disney+ Day, the anniversary of the launch of the streaming service. But, but KENOBI. Just look at this concept art! UPDATE-Obviously, Disney has now removed any/all online postings of the sizzle reel. We’ll keep our eyes out tomorrow for all the news and drops! ANOTHER UPDATE- As pretty much everyone suspected, you can watch the “Kenobi” special look on Disney+ now.

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If you haven’t seen Marvel Studios’ newest superhero film “Eternals,” you may want to find something else to read. There will be a spoiler here, included in one of two post credits scenes from Chloé Zhao’s flick. If you’re still here, chances are you’ve seen “Eternals.” You’ve gotten to the post credits scene where Kit Harrington’s character Dane Whitman is revealed to be Black Knight. And maybe you were wondering who’s voice that is speaking to him off camera. SPOILER, it’s 2-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali, who will be picking up the katana of Marvel Comics’ character Blade. Announced back…

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Nothing says the world’s most well-known secret agent with a license to kill than a rousing game of….bingo. No really- the official James Bond store has revealed a new board game for enthusiasts of the MI-6 agent, and we’re not sure how it fits, but, it’s a thing you can now order. The official listing for the bingo set reads: Play bingo with 64 Bond icons including six 007s, Q, M and Moneypenny, memorable villains and supporting characters, and (of course) a dazzling array of famous cars and gadgets. The accompanying Bond booklet reveals the full stories behind the characters and items…

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Just when you thought collaborations in the spirits world couldn’t get weirder, here comes Arby’s with two kinds of vodka. Inspired by the fast food chain’s iconic curly and crinkle fries, this potato vodka is a limited-time product. Which is probably for the best? Announced on the brand’s Facebook page, details are scarce. But, we do know the product will go on sale starting November 11th, 2021 at 12 noon (EST). Please drink legally and responsibly.You can check out the website here.

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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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