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.

“Saturday Night Live” returned this weekend for season 47 on NBC. Just…just take a minute to process that number. 47 seasons of Lorne Michaels’ sketch comedy show that has launched a thousand careers and continues to endure. We wanted to take a minute and highlight one of the sketches from the Owen Wilson-hosted episode. Billionaire “Star Trek” takes shots at Jeff Bezos, Richard Branson, and Elon Musk in a pretty perfect headcanon way. Wilson is Bezos, in his ten-gallon cowboy hat, jaunting around space in his pretty phallic starship. It’s certainly worth a watch for the giggles you’ll get.”Saturday Night…

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This just in- it appears that season 3 of Netflix’s “Umbrella Academy” will release in 2022. That’s….kinda all we know so far, but that’s good enough for now! We can’t wait to see what’s in store for Elliot Page and the rest of the Hargreaves children after that insane season 2 finale. We’ll let you know what else we hear about this and other news. You can catch seasons 1-2 of “Umbrella Academy” only on Netflix.

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The one and only Mistress of the Dark is once again making the month of Halloween her undisputed reign. Not only will Elvira (Cassandra Peterson) be hosting SHUDDER’s October offerings, but she’ll also be helming Netflix & Chills! Tune in each Sunday in October for more Elvira, and scroll down for the full Netflix & Chills lineup. New for October- SCAREDY CATS⬥ On Netflix 10/1 ⬥ Photos Here⬥ Trailer HereESCAPE THE UNDERTAKER ⬥ On Netflix 10/5 ⬥ Photos Here ⬥ Trailer HereTHERE’S SOMEONE INSIDE YOUR HOUSE ⬥ On Netflix 10/6 ⬥ Trailer HereA TALE DARK & GRIMM⬥ On Netflix 10/8…

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It’s about damn time “The Karate Kid” gets a 4K box set. Featuring the original 3 films, this set is a must-have for your collection. Especially if you got way into “Cobra Kai” like we have. The set is available for pre-order on Amazon now. Scroll down to see what you’ll be getting! The Karate Kid- 4K Ultra HD Disc: Mastered in 4K resolution from the original camera negative, with Dolby VisionEnglish Dolby Atmos audio + 5.1 + theatrical stereo audioNew Deleted Scenes“Remembering The Karate Kid”– A reflective look back with stars Ralph Macchio, William Zabka and Martin KoveTheatrical Trailer The…

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While Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” has officially premiered on other parts of the world, we here in the United States are impatiently waiting. Warner Bros. Pictures kind of understands this, and keeps releasing new BTS featureless to tide us over. Today’s release focuses on the nefarious Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, as played by Stellan Skarsgård, as well as The Beast Rabban, played by Dave Bautista. What’s really neat is most of what’s in this featurette is new! New clips, a bit of BTS of the making of the incredible Baron makeup, and more. “Dune” is set to hit theaters and HBO Max…

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After what seems like 40 years, collectors can finally add another official George Lucas figure to their “Star Wars” collections. This isn’t the first time the Creator has been immortalized in plastic, but he’s now joining Hasbro’s Black Series.The Black Series has been largely applauded as one of the best lines of “Star Wars” figures, and this Lucas as a Stormtrooper is the latest addition.He’ll be available for purchase on Wednesday, September 29th at 1 pm (EST) on Amazon and other retailers. We’ll update with the link when it’s live.

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After what feels like forever, the 25th installment in the James Bond film franchise, “No Time To Die,” is finally hitting theaters. September 28th marks the official premiere of 007’s next outing, which will actually the be final for current Bond actor Daniel Craig.You can watch some of the red carpet via the official James Bond 007 Facebook page here. During a stop on “The Graham Norton Show,” Craig offered yet another emotional sign off from Bond, a role he first accepted back in 2005. He’s starred in 5 Bond films, putting him in third place for the most times…

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Yesterday, science fiction television fans were once again divided over news regarding “Babylon 5.” The much maligned yet loved series was first released in 1993, and has remained a staple of the genre. Often mentioned alongside “Farscape,” “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” and “Battlestar Galactica” (reimagined), “Babylon 5” is getting a reboot at The CW. And not just some random person pitching a reboot, either. J. Michael Straczynski, original creator and writer of the series, will be helming it. He took to his Facebook page to address the news, and offer some clarity on what exactly his vision for a…

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One of the lynchpins of 90s science fiction television is coming back! J. Michael Straczynski, creator “Babylon 5,” is bringing a new version of the series to The CW. This from-the-ground-up reboot will be helmed by JMS, and will pull some inspiration from the original series. Earthforce Officer John Sheridan (Bruce Boxleitner) will still lead the story, which will still take place on the neutral outpost. The Hollywood Reporter had the scoop, and we’ll let you know as this story progresses.

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The one and only William Shatner is heading to space. But for REAL this time. He’ll be accompanying Amazon founder Jeff Bezos aboard Blue Origin’s lower Earth orbit next month. Shatner, who just turned 90, is familiar with starships, albeit the original Enterprise from “Star Trek.” The initial report indicated the trip was part of a documentary, and that Shatner’s 15-minute mission would be part (if not the main focus) of the project. Shatner will become the oldest person in history to experience space flight. He’ll surpass Wally Funk, who was 82 on his mission. Also, he just dropped an…

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