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.

The upcoming “Dexter” prequel series “Dexter: Original Sin” has a brand new teaser.  Irish actor Patrick Gibson will play the young Dexter, a role originated by Michael C. Hall in SHOWTIME’s original “Dexter” seres. We also know Christian Slater will play Dexter’s father. The show also stars James Martinez (Love, Victor) as a younger version of Batista, Christina Milian (Grandfathered) as a younger version of LaGuerta, Alex Shimizu (The Blacklist) as a younger version of Masuka, and Reno Wilson (Good Girls) as Bobby Watt, a longtime partner and friend to Dexter Harry.The series hits Paramount+ on December 13th.Check out the teaser…

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That thing where certain outlets who we won’t name ran stories last week exposing ABSOLUTE PROOF that certain casting choices had been made. This time, it was for DC Comics hero Hal Jordan, aka the Green Lantern, and Josh Brolin. No, Brolin will NOT be playing Hal Jordan in HBO’s upcoming “Lanterns” project. While there are no concrete reports there was any kind of real offer on the table for Brolin for the project, it sounds like if there WAS an offer, he has officially turned it down. Back in June, HBO formally announced their plans to finally make the…

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This just in- we finally know who will be helming the much-anticipated 4th “Spider-Man” film starring Tom Holland for Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures, who collectively own the wall-crawling character. Turns out, he already knows his way around a hero, having already directed “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.”Destin Daniel Cretton (“American Born Chinese”) will reportedly be in the hot seat for the film. Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers, who co-wrote the previous three Holland “Spider-Man” films, will return to write the fourth. Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige and Amy Pascal (former head of Sony) will produce. This…

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We are so very sorry to share the news that the great James Earl Jones, star of stage and screen, has passed away.Arguably best known as the voice of iconic villain Dark Vader throughout the “Star Wars” universe, Earl Jones was a celebrated actor and EGOT winner. His film career started with director Stanley Kubrick’s “Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb” in 1964. Talk about starting strong. There wasn’t a genre he didn’t excel in, from live-action sword and sorcery villains like Thusla Doom in “Conan the Barbarian,” to warm and kind elder neighbor…

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Happy Star Trek Day! September 8th marks the anniversary of the very first episode of Gene Roddenberry’s “Star Trek” series hitting the airwaves back in 1966. To celebrate, Paramount has released a special look at the upcoming 5th (and final) season of “Star Trek: Lower Decks.” “Star Trek: Lower Decks” stars Tawny Newsome as Beckett Mariner, Jack Quaid as Brad Boimler, Noël Wells as D’Vana Tendi, and Eugene Cordero as Sam Rutherford. Alongside the cast for the bridge crew Dawnn Lewis as Captain Carol Freeman, Jerry O’Connell as Commander Jack Ransom, and Gillian Vigman as Doctor T’Ana It is produced by CBS’ Eye Animation Productions, Secret Hideout, and Roddenberry Entertainment. Executive producers include Kurtzman,…

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The one and only thing we have to say about Jerry O’Connell’s most recent X (formerly Twitter) post is YES PLEASE! It’s not uncommon for actors to reunite during conventions and fan events, especially when it comes to just hanging out backstage. But for O’Connell- who is SUCH a fanboy he showed up to ask questions during his wife Rebecca Romijn’s “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” panel at Trek: Las Vegas – we think he knows exactly what he’s doing with a big tease. (It’s also worth nothing O’Connell himself is part of the “Star Trek” family, as he’s part…

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*sigh*Those times we feel like the Ben Affleck smoking meme. Streaming giant Netflix has begun development on an animated project based on Stephanie Meyer’s “Twilight” works. In particular, this animated series will follow “Midnight Sun,” the retelling of the story through the point of view of vampire Edward Cullen. In the Lionsgate 3-film “Twilight” series, Edward was played by Robert Pattinson (“The Batman”). Sinead Daly (“Raised by Wolves,” “The Walking Dead: World Beyond”) will executive produce and write the series. This story is developing…

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Jack Black and Jason Momoa star in Warner Bros. Pictures’ upcoming film, “A Minecraft Movie.” Based on the best selling video game of all time, the film will be directed by Jared Hess. “A Minecraft Movie” also stars Emma Myers (“Wednesday”), Oscar nominee Danielle Brooks (“The Color Purple”), Sebastian Eugene Hansen (“Just Mercy, “Lisey’s Story”), with Jennifer Coolidge.Welcome to the world of Minecraft, where creativity doesn’t just help you craft, it’s essential to one’s survival! Four misfits—Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison (Momoa), Henry (Hansen), Natalie (Myers) and Dawn (Brooks)—find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through…

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We have the first official teaser for Noah Hawley’s (“Fargo,” “Legion”) upcoming TV series set in the universe of “Alien.” When a mysterious space vessel crash-lands on Earth, a young woman (Sydney Chandler) and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet’s greatest threat.The series also stars Alex Lawther and Timothy Olyphant (“Deadwood”). “Alien: Earth” will hit Hulu sometime in 2025. You can watch the teaser below:

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While it may seem a little late, Krispy Kreme is going pink for ‘the original it girl,’ Barbie! The doughnut giant is celebrating Barbie’s 65th birthday with a special, limited line of flavors inspired by Mattel’s signature doll. Barbie Flavors: Barbie™ Berries ‘N Kreme™ Doughnut: Unglazed shell doughnut filled with Strawberry Kreme™, dipped in white icing, drizzled with purple and pink buttercream, and topped with a Barbie™ Heart. Barbie™ Sweet 65th Doughnut: Original Glazed® doughnut dipped in chocolate icing and sprinkled with Barbie™ Sweet 65th sprinkles. Malibu Dream Party Doughnut: Unglazed shell doughnut filled with Cake Batter Kreme™ dipped in Malibu blue icing…

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