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.

Disney has released a new trailer for their upcoming “Tron: Catalyst.” The Arq Grid stands on the brink of collapse. With your Identity Disc and Light Cycle, fight to escape by wielding the power of the Glitch loop. Wield your Identity Disc, pilot your Light Cycle, and harness the power of the Glitch loop. It combines electrifying action and a rich story in a new adventure set within Disney’s iconic TRON universe.”Tron: Ares,” the third film in the saga, is due out October 10th, 2025. “Tron: Catalyst” is available to wishlist now. From Bithel Games and Big Fan Presents, and…

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“I hope we get to do this til we’re 90.” The power of friendship between Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman isn’t JUST for their recent Marvel Studios’ superhero team up film. “Wolverine & Deadpool” obviously saw the pair in a contentious relationship throughout, but they obviously are friends in real life. (Seriously, just watch the HOURS of press interviews and such for the film, you’ll see.) October 12th also marks Jackman’s birthday, which Reynolds marked with a short-but-sweet post to his social medias. “Happy birthday, @RealHughJackman. I hope we get to do this til we’re 90.” Us too, Ryan. Us…

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He’s been Superman. He’s been The Witcher. He’s build his own PC from the ground up (and he’ll do it again). He’s eventually going to lead a Warhammer 40k live-action project. Hell, he’s even going to be The Highlander. But the next project on Henry Cavill’s plate, aside from being a dad, appears to be Amazon MGM Studios’ upcoming live-action adaptation of classic manga and anime, “Voltron.” We do know Cavill will co-star with Daniel Quinn-Toye, who will be leading the cast. No one really knows what characters they may be playing yet. Cameras will reportedly start rolling in Australia…

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At long last, Paramount+ has released a trailer for the upcoming 5th season of “Star Trek: Lower Decks.” While we are heartbroken it’s the last season for the animated series, we’re grateful for the trek. In season 5 of “Star Trek: Lower Decks,” the crew of the U.S.S. Cerritos is tasked with closing “space potholes” — subspace rifts which are causing chaos in the Alpha Quadrant. Pothole duty would be easy for Jr. Officers Mariner, Boimler, Tendi and Rutherford… if they didn’t also have to deal with an Orion war, furious Klingons, diplomatic catastrophes, murder mysteries and scariest of all…

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We talk a lot about Frank Herbert’s seminal work of science fiction “Dune.” There’s a reason for that. It inspired countless other process across literature, film, television, music, and even video games. It is an enduring tale that seems to catch the attention of each new generation. If you’ve never read the series, now may be the time. You can currently get all 6 Herbert novels- Dune, Dune Messiah, Children of Dune, God Emperor of Dune, Heretics of Dune, and Chapterhouse: Dune- in a set from Amazon for a great deal. Maybe re-read Messiah if you haven’t in awhile, to…

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Oscar winner Christopher Nolan has a new film in the works. Obviously, this is cause for celebration, right? Even moreso when we find out he has Matt Damon on the docket to star. Thats….kind of all we know at this point. Other than a possible 2026 release date, and a home at Universal Pictures. We’ll let you know what we hear about this and other news.

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The first trailer for the upcoming Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown” has been released. Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet stars as the American singer/songwriter Nobel Prize winner (for literature), chronicling his life and career during the 1965 Newport Folk Festival and beyond. Dylan himself is serving as an executive producer. The cast includes Elle Fanning (“The Great“) as Sylvie Russo, and Monica Barbaro (“Top Gun: Maverick“) as Joan Baez. Edward Norton will play the legendary Pete Seeger. James Mangold (“Logan”) directs, from a script he wrote with Jay Cocks. It’s due out in theaters this Christmas. Check out the trailer now:

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October is well and truly upon us now. Obviously this is PEEK Spooky Season, and that means various companies are starting to roll out special offerings and themed releases. Like our friends over at Krispy Kreme, and their special “Ghostbusters” 40th anniversary doughnuts! Oh yeah, there’s also Slimer’s Slime-Ade Chiller, a signature green ectoplasm-inspired drink. It’s apparently a “refreshing frozen lemonade flavored treat, made with real fruit and sweetened cane sugar.” These offerings will be available at participating Krispy Kreme stores across the US and Canada starting this week.

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We are SO EXCITED to share the news that video game “Alien: Isolation” is at long last getting a sequel. The news was revealed by the title’s creative director Al Hope on the game’s 10th anniversary. “On the 10th anniversary, it seems only fitting to let you know that we have heard your distress calls loud and clear,” Hope wrote. “Today, I’m delighted to confirm, on behalf of the team, that a sequel to ‘Alien: Isolation’ is in early development. We look forward to sharing more details with you when we’re ready.””Alien: Isolation” is actually on sale for a very limited time…

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