Author: Mary Anne Butler

I personally absolutely love “Star Trek: Voyager.” My heart belongs to “Deep Space Nine,” but “Voyager” is right up there. Recent revisits of the series by fans and critics alike during lockdown have seemingly brought up a wealth of new appreciation for the 4th live-action Trek series, which brings me to our bit of news.Just last night, 455 Films, the same group behind the incredible “Deep Space Nine” documentary “What We Left Behind” and “For the Love of Spock” launched a new crowdfunding campaign to get their “Voyager” documentary made.I am pleased to report that 7 hours in, over 175%…

Sure, teaching kids not to play with their food is an important lesson, but with the country nearing the year anniversary of lockdown prompted by a still-ongoing worldwide pandemic, maybe we should just have fun however we safely can? Like this absolutely ridiculous (officially licensed) Tetris waffle maker that’s suddenly making the rounds online. It is an actual real product.At present, the kitchen contraption which creates waffles in the shapes of Tetris pieces for staking and snacking, is only listed for purchase on one website. And, it’s only for wholesale. In the UK. So, no indication of when individuals might…

It’s the first of March, and that means new trailers and teases have been popping up right and left for upcoming projects. Like Netflix’s highly anticipated docu-drama about the college admissions scandal, “Operation Varsity Blues.” Hailing from Chris Smith and John Karmen (the pair behind of one two competition Fyre Fest documentaries), and the executive producers of Netflix’s “Tiger King,” “Operation Varsity Blues” has some dramatic moments recreated directly from FBI wiretaps. “Everything you’ve heard is true. But you haven’t heard everything. Using real conversations recreated from FBI wiretaps, the filmmaker behind Fyre brings you Operation Varsity Blues: The College…

Netflix sure has some interesting titles coming in the future, especially their upcoming anime slate. With animated series like “The Witcher,” “Pacific Rim,” and “Blade Runner,” the newest title to join the group fits right in. From “The Batman” writer Mattson Tomlin we’re getting a “Terminator” anime!Skydance has teamed up with the streaming giant to produce the series, and we’re super interested to see what Tomlin, who will serve as showrunner and executive producer on the project, cooks up. “Anyone who knows my writing knows I believe in taking big swings and going for the heart,” said Tomlin in a…

We are so so pleased to report that Lady Gaga’s two stolen French Bullbogs Koji and Gustav have been returned to the star, safe and sound. Perhaps you’ll recall the terrifying news that Gaga’s dogwalker Ryan Fischer had been shot while walking three of the pop star’s French Bulldogs in Hollywood just yesterday.Fischer was reported to be expected to make a full recovery, but Koji and Gustav were both stolen by the shooter. Gaga made a public plea for the return of her pets, offering a $500,000 no questions asked reward.The LAPD announced just a little while ago that both…

We are pretty darn excited to hear that at long last, a sequel to Neill Blomkamp’s iconic “District 9” is coming! The gritty docu-take on an alien invasion flick came out of nowhere in 2009, and remains a touchstone of the modern genre film. In a Tweet, Blomkamp confirmed that he and co-writer Terri Tatchell. He also said that “District 9” star Sharlto Copley is writing the sequel script as well. Tatchell and Blomkamp co-write the original film together, earning an Oscar nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay. “District 9” garnering 4 nominations overall, including Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best…

This just in- sounds like Ta-Nehisi Coates will be writing a brand-new take on “Superman” for Warner Bros. Pictures with JJ Abrams and Bad Robot producing. “To be invited into the DC Extended Universe by Warner Bros., DC Films and Bad Robot is an honor,” said Coates in a statement to website Shadow and Act. “I look forward to meaningfully adding to the legacy of America’s most iconic mythic hero.” We will keep you updated on what we hear about this breaking story.

Just yesterday, the powers that be at Mattel held a virtual analyst meeting, and shared some pretty great teases of a new yet familiar line coming from the toy giant. “He-Man and the Masters of the Universe” is getting a brand-new animated series at Netflix, and that means new designs for the classic characters are coming, too!These new designs are apparently NOT related to Kevin Smith’s upcoming “Masters of the Universe: Revelations,” which is also coming to Netflix (you can read more about that here), but an entirely other CGI animated series for the streaming giant, more centered towards kids.Check…

We love highlighting superb artists and creators here at Nerdbot, and our friends over at The Crafty Celts are some of the best around. Like many, you probably first learned about Danny Hanson and his homegrown forge from HISTORY channel’s “Vikings.”Now imagine the same incredible craftsmanship was pairing up with the Jim Henson Company to offer fans a special line of officially licensed “The Dark Crystal” inspired pieces.Pulling from design elements from the original 1982 high fantasy epic, The Crafty Celts line of “The Dark Crystal” jewelry includes elements of both the Skeksis and the Mystics. You can see all…

We’re gonna say it again, but the very idea to have a M.O.D.O.K. cartoon series is freaking awesome, and we’re really excited that Patton Oswalt is voicing him. Sure, it’s not quite as awesome as say, a “Howard The Duck” series from Kevin Smith, but we have pretty high hopes for the Hulu animated series. “Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K.” just released a new teaser, as well as an official premiere date!It’ll be 10 episodes, and also stars Melissa Fumero, Aimee Garcia, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Ben Schwartz, Beck Bennett, Jon Daly, and Sam Richardson. Jordan Blum and Patton Oswalt co-created, co-wrote and executive produce the…