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.

We are DELIGHTED to share the first trailer from the upcoming “The Lord of the Rings” anime film, “The War of the Rohirrim.” This project is one near and dear to our hearts, and we cannot wait to see it in theaters. The story is set 183 years before the events chronicled in Sir Peter Jackson‘s original trilogy of films. Directed by Kenji Kamiyama (“Blade Runner: Black Lotus“), the film will detail the story of Helm Hammerhand (Brian Cox), the ancient king of Rohan. We’ll meet his daughter, Hèra (Gaia Wise), who is every bit a Tolkien heroine, in their battle against the Dunlendings. The…

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We need to first say, this is probably the most on-brand thing for Oscar winning director Guillermo del Toro (so far). While working on his upcoming passion project- a take on Mary Shelly’s “Frankenstein”- GdT had what one would describe as a spooky night. The filmmaker began a series of tweets (or whatever they’re called now) late last night, describing his experience of saying in “the most haunted room” of a famed Aberdeen hotel. While GdT hasn’t yet posted this morning, he did end last night’s posts with this: So, here’s hoping everything went ok, and that filming goes well…

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Director Todd Phillips returns to helm “Joker: Foile à Deux,.” Oscar winner Joaquin Phoenix also returns as the Clown Prince of Crime. This time, he’s joined by Lady Gaga, who will be playing the one and only Dr. Harleen Quinzel, aka Harley Quinn.  In the first film, Arthur Fleck (Phoenix) is an aspiring comedian battling some serious mental health issues. We watch as he slowly slides down the rabbit hole of becoming one of DC Comics’ most notorious villains, The Joker. The sequel will introduce the character’s longtime henchwoman/girlfriend/punching bag Harley Quinn. As far as the title, Folie à Deux is a medical term that refers…

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We can’t be the only ones scratching our heads about this one. While we know Nicolas Cage is able of tackling any number of roles we’d never expect from him, the next one he’ll be doing is…strange. Football great John Madden, who passed away in 2021, is getting a biopic. David O. Russell will direct, and Cage will play the coach-turned-commentator. “Madden” will reportedly follow the life and career of the Super Bowl-winning Oakland Raiders coach, who of course had a legacy of broadcasting for the NFL. “Nicolas Cage, one of our greatest and most original actors, will portray the…

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This just in-While it’s not a confirmation of who will host the Academy Awards / Oscars, we DO know who has been tapped to host the 2024 Emmy Awards! And, you know what? Why haven’t they done it before now?! Legendary comedy icon Eugene Levy (“Splash,” “Best in Show,” “The Reluctant Traveler”) will host, along side his son Dan Levy (“Schitt’s Creek”) highly lauded and celebrated writer, actor, and presenter. The 76th Emmy Awards will take place Sunday, September 15th at 5pm (Pacific) on ABC.You can read the roster of this year’s nominees here.

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This just in-the long-gestating live-action adaptation of “He-Man and the Masters of the Universe” film is finally coming together. Reportedly, actress Camila Mendes has been tapped to play warrior goddess Teela, Captain of the Royal Guard at the palace. Nicholas Galitzine will play Prince Adam aka He-Man. Laika Studios founder Travis Knight will helm the picture for Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel Films.This story is developing…

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We’re still not sure what exactly was going on behind the scenes with Sony Pictures’ upcoming Spider-Man-adjacent “Kraven The Hunter.” Yes, there were the normal production delays that still seem to be plaguing parts of Hollywood and beyond. And there was also the little matter of reshoots following the pretty disastrous release of “Madame Web.” No really- the poor reception of the Dakota Johnson-starring “Madame Web” was reportedly why reshoots and rewrites to the finished “Kraven” happened. We digress. There is a brand new trailer for the film, starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the Marvel Comics character and sometimes Sinister Six…

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“THIS HOUSE IS CLEAN.”….is it, though? Perhaps one of the most iconic totally-not-haunted-houses-with-pool in film history, this Simi Valley abode played a major part in Tobe Hooper’s 1982 classic, “Poltergeist.” If you’re a fan of that film, or are looking to relocate to the area in California, we have some news for you. The house is on the market, and listed on Zillow! *slaps water in pool* D’ya know how many corpse you can fit in this bad boy? It’s a lot! No telling what…amenities…it comes with. We’d throw in a visit from a local medium, honestly. 4267 Roxbury St, Simi…

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Darkness has come again to middle-Earth. In Prime Video’s upcoming second season for “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” evil threatens to consume everyone and everything. Sauron has returned. Cast out by Galadriel, without army or ally, the rising Dark Lord must now rely on his own cunning to rebuild his strength and oversee the creation of the Rings of Power, which will allow him to bind all the peoples of Middle-earth to his sinister will. Building on Season 1’s epic scope and ambition, Season 2 of Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power…

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