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 are delighted to share the news that an all new “Robot Chicken” special is on the way! It ought to interest fans of Archie Comics, as that’s exactly what “Riverdale High: The Bleepin’ Robot Chicken Archie Comics Special” will be all about! Right off the bat, we know the special has a pretty amazing assembled voice cast. Fred Armisen, Rachel Leigh Cook, Hugh Davidson, Donald Faison, Betty Gilpin, Clare Grant, Seth Green, Jared Harris, Jane Lynch, Jason Mantzoukas, Breckin Meyer, Ryan Phillipe, Katee Sackhoff, Amy Sedaris, and Cree Summer are all confirmed for the episode. “The Bleepin’ Robot Chicken Archie Comics Special” will air on Cartoon Central on Sunday, May 23rd at midnight.

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This just in- it sounds like LeVar Burton will actually host an episode of “Jeopardy!” This news was confirmed by the quiz show’s official Twitter account. While we’re sad it’s not in the context we were hoping, it is a step in the right direction. Since the passing of longtime “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek, Burton’s name has been on the top of the list to take over permanent hosting duties. There was even a petition started, which is up to about 246k!

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Hit Apple TV+ series “Ted Lasso” is coming back for a second season, and fans can’t wait. While we ourselves don’t really understand what everyone loves about it, we do enjoy Jason Sudeikis’ and co.’s performances.Season 2 will have 12 episodes, 2 more than season 1 did. “Ted Lasso” season 2 will premiere on Apple TV+ on July 23rd, 2021.

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We are delighted to share this bit of news. For whatever reason, this morning HBO Max decided to release the opening 7 minutes of “Mortal Kombat.” Originally, the film was going to bow this past weekend, but Warner Bros. Pictures pushed it to this coming weekend. You can watch the R-rated film’s first 7 minutes blow. MMA fighter Cole Young, accustomed to taking a beating for money, is unaware of his heritage—or why Outworld’s Emperor Shang Tsung has sent his best warrior, Sub-Zero, an otherworldly Cryomancer, to hunt Cole down. Fearing for his family’s safety, Cole goes in search of…

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We need more filmmakers like the one and only Dr. George Miller in the world. We can all agree with that, right? I mean, look at his body of work, number one. Going from “Mad Max” to “Babe,” to “Witches of Eastwick” to “Happy Feet,” and back again to “Mad Mad: Fury Road,” all of which are awesome. This brings us to today’s press conference, officially confirming the start of “Furiosa” filming in New South Wales, Australia. This “Fury Road” spinoff is a prequel, telling the story of Imperator Furiosa, who will be played by Anya Taylor-Joy. Charlize Theron originally…

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We can’t get over how amazing on paper this casting is. John Cameron Mitchell, who most of you will know best as “Hedwig And The Angry Inch” star, will play Joe Exotic. And not just in a sketch or something- alongside Kate McKinnon as Carole Baskin in NBC Peacock’s upcoming “Tiger King” series. “I’m thrilled to take on the role of this modern folk antihero,” said Mitchell. “Joe and I are the same age and like him, I grew up queer in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas so I feel like I know a little bit about this guy and his…

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