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.
Shigeru Miyamoto introduced the first look at Donkey Kong Country, the brand new land at Universal Studios Japan which is set to open December 11th. The video was released today during a special Super Nintendo World Direct.There was also a look at the Minecart Madness roller coaster, which will be opening sometime in 2025.
This just in-while we’re still not sure why the hell anyone would want a “Harry Potter” tv series, HBO is moving full-Hogwarts Express steam head on the project. This of course means casting will happen eventually, and that’s what brings us to today’s rumor. According to the usual suspects, Mark Rylance (“Ready Player One,” “The Outfit”) is being eyed to play the headmaster of the school for wizardry and witchcraft, Professor Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore.If the stars align, Rylance would become the third actor to bring the iconic character to life in a live-action project. Richard Harris played the…
We want to start by saying Disney and Marvel Studios are STUPID to have the 3rd season of animated series “What If…?” be the end of the show. Considering bigtime families the Fantastic Four and X-Men are about to join the live-action MCU officially and open up another full universe of stories to tell, why end it at 3? Also, “What If…?” is awesome! The official trailer for season 3 has all kinds of blink and you’ll miss it goodies, but perhaps the most exciting (other than Howard the Duck) is who wields Mjolnir at the end. Perhaps my FAVORITE…
Today during Marvel Studios’ panel at D23 Brazil, a final trailer for “Captain America: Brave New World” was released. Harrison Ford is taking on the role of General Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, who was originally played by the late William Hurt. Liv Tyler, who played Betty Ross (the General’s daughter), will be joining the film, making the character’s official MCU debut. Anthony Mackie‘s Sam Wilson has become Captain America. We are very pleased to report Carl Lumbly will be back as Isaiah Bradley, the original super soldier. We first saw him appear in “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” alongside Mackie and Sebastian Stan. Danny Ramirez is also returning as characterJoaquin…
We are very sorry to share the news that Tony Todd, star of “Candyman,” “The Crow,’ and numerous other projects throughout his career, has passed away. His passing was confirmed by his reps. Tony Todd was 69.
*sigh*As if the news this week couldn’t be more divisive, here comes updates from a galaxy far, far away. Apparently Simon Kinberg will be tackling the next trilogy of films for “Star Wars.” He will be writing and producing. Kinberg was a consultant during the relaunch of the franchise following Disney’s purchase of Lucasfilm, specifically lending his opinions to “The Force Awakens.”This comes after reports of Kinberg wanting to revisit and reboot Paramount’s “Star Trek” films, and after his proposed “Battlestar Galactica” projects (a film and a tv show) didn’t pan out. This story is developing…
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of fan-favorite animated seres “Over the Garden Wall,” Cartoon Network has released a very special short. Welcome back to the Unknown. Walk through the familiar yet mysterious mist. Feel the gentle wind beckoning through the leaves. Listen closely to the birdsongs and whispered secrets. And join Wirt, Greg and Beatrice in their quest to answer life’s biggest question…are we all lost? It’s Over the Garden Wall’s 10th Anniversary, we’re so happy you’re here.Series Creator – Patrick McHale Stop Motion Animation – Aardman Animations Directors – Mikey Please and Dan Ojari Writers – Patrick McHale, Dan…
One of our favorite things about Halloween is seeing just how hard some celebs go for the holiday. There’s always a tremendous reveal from Heidi Klum (this year it was E.T.), Neil Patrick Harris’s entire family, and various one-ofs that are awesome. Our favorite this year (so far) is “The Wild Robot” star Lupita Nyong’o’s Marvel Comics costume. Yes, she already is a member of the Marvel Studios family as Nakia in “Black Panther,” but now we’re kinda wishing she’d get double cast in that world. Nyong’o shared a video of her costume for this year, the one and only…
We’re not sure why exactly the world needs a “Game of Thrones” movie after 8 seasons of a main series, 2 seasons of a spinoff, and at least 5 other potential spinoffs in the works. Not to mention that whole thing where the author of the series the show is based on not being able to finish the book he’s been promising for what, 15 years now? At present, nothing is known for sure about the project. No word on what or who it’ll be about, or who will write or direct. THR first reported the news.
Chances are if you are a certain age and used to shop primarily at Hot Topic, this next news will be VERY interesting to you. Warner Bros. Pictures Animation and Bad Robot are apparently developing an animated film based on “Emily the Strange!” Rob Reger originally created the character for his Cosmic Debris Etc. Inc.This isn’t the first time the character was rumored to be starring in a project. For the last 20 or so years, various companies have been reportedly developing projects from an animated series to a live-action film. Pamela Ribon (“Moana”) is penning the script. “Both the…
