Author: Mary Anne Butler

Fans of STARZ series “American Gods” were shocked to learn the series was not coming back for a 4th season. The news came hot on the heels of the season 3 finale- in which saw some notable characters meeting their end. Stars and creatives alike seemed more shocked than anything else. Author Neil Gaiman, who’s “American Gods” novel was published back in 2021, has something to say about the news.  “It’s definitely not dead. I’m grateful to the team at Starz for the American Gods journey so far. Fremantle (who make AG) are committed to finishing the story that began…

After a long and complicated road, Batman fans finally know who will be bringing classic 90s comics tale “The Long Halloween” to a screen near you. Announced back in August of 2020, “Batman: The Long Halloween” animated film will be released in two installments. This morning, Warner Bros. Animation, DC and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment announced the full cast list for the project.  Jensen Ackles (“Supernatural”) leads the cast as Batman/Bruce Wayne, the late Naya Rivera voices Catwoman/Selina Kyle, Josh Duhamel as Harvey Dent, Billy Burke as James Gordon, Titus Welliver as Carmine Falcone, David Dastmalchian as Calendar Man, Troy…

As things start to shift towards reopening and some small semblance of ‘normal,’ it shouldn’t be a surprise that studios are still moving around their film releases. For over a year, the film industry has been in a state of panic re: theaters. Disney, WB, Universal, and Sony have all experimented with a mix of digital and theatrical releases. But, with the pandemic still prevalent, a solid slate of movie dates is still elusive. This isn’t the fault of the studios, or the movie theaters. This is completely a case of needing to wait patiently for the vaccination numbers to…

For what ever reason, a rumor has been circulating for some time that Naboo Senator Jar Jar Binks would be making an appearance in “Kenobi.” It would make sense in a way, right? Jar Jar still kicking around 10 years after “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith.” Disney+’s upcoming limited series recently announced their ‘full’ official cast list, and Jar Jar actor Ahmed Best was not included. No word on if Liam Neeson as Gui Gon Jinn would appear as a Force ghost or not (spoiler- he really wants to). Anakin Skywalker / Darth Vader actor Hayden Christensen *IS* returning…

Alton Brown announces his very own signature city roast coffee 60% Nicaraguan, 25% Costa Rica, and 15% Sumatra- The Multitasker!

It would appear that HarperCollins Publishers, a division of News Corp, will be purchasing Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, “The Lord of the Rings” publisher.

We absolutely adore this LEGO Master Builder creation, recreating the iconic interracial kiss between William Shatner and Nichelle Nichols from “Star Trek: The Original Series.” The moment in question was high controversial at the time, but has become a touchstone for the social changes ushered by Gene Roddenberry’s seminal science fiction series. Gene Roddenberry would have turned 100 this year, and the Great Bird of the Galaxy’s memory is being honored with this creation and much, much more. Samuel Hatmaker, contestant on “LEGO Masters” season 1, is behind this particular build, reimagining the iconic moment. In season 3 episode 10 of…

Hope you’re ready for a wholly new take on the “Saw” film franchise. Just this morning, the first trailer for the upcoming “Spiral: From The Book of Saw” film dropped. Starring Starring Chris Rock, Max Minghella, Marisol Nichols, and Samuel L. Jackson, this is shaping up to be an experience. “Saw II,” “Saw III,” and “Saw IV” director Darren Lynn Bousman is back for this installment. Josh Stolberg and Peter Goldfinger wrote the script. “Spiral” was originally going to hit theaters last summer, but, you know *waves hands*. Chairman of Lionsgate Joe Drake had this to say when the project was first announced: “When Chris…

SacAnime, longstanding pillar of the California anime convention scene, will be having multiple in-person events later this year. One of which is scheduled to take place in Roseville next month. Not just any place in Roseville either- but the primary Covid-19 vaccination clinic used by Placer County. The news of this caused some issues for the convention. Namely, the idea that the event being held at the location was prompting the clinic to close. Fans were quick to point out how….troubling this news was. This morning, SacAnime released a statement (kinda) on their official Facebook and Twitter accounts, addressing the…

This is one of the stranger bits of “Game of Thrones” news we’ve covered in recent years. Apparently, someone decided what London’s West End theatre district, Broadway, and beyond really needed was a play all about that fateful Harrenhal tourney that set almost everything in motion for what was to become the events of George R. R. Martin’s creation. If you’ll recall, the Harrenhal tourney is where Prince Rhaegar Targaryen first saw and fell in love with Lady Lyanna Stark, much to the chagrin of Robert Baratheon and Ned Stark, and all hell broke loose. Expect to see all those…