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.
GeekedWeek 2024 is happening right now in Atlanta, GA. There’s already been some big casting news. And we’re VERY excited to share a sneak peek at the upcoming second season of “The Sandman!” While there isn’t a set release date yet, we do know it’s coming sometime in 2025.
After getting the cold shoulder from Warner Bros. Pictures for several months, we finally have a trailer for hte upcoming science fiction film “Mickey 17.” Oscar winner Bong Joon Ho (“Parasite”) directs the film, which is based on Edward Ashton’s 2022 novel, “Mickey7.” (There was also a sequel book, “Antimatter Blues,” which was released in March of 2023.) Robert Pattinson (“The Batman,” “The Lighthouse”) stars as Mickey. He’s joined by Naomi Ackie (“Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker”), Steven Yeun (“Nope”), Toni Collette (“Hereditary”), and Mark Ruffalo (“Poor Things”).Synopsis: A disposable employee is sent on a human…
It seems like all those films with spooky vibes are getting theatrical re-releases this year. We know we’re getting Disney’s Halloween classics “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and “Hocus Pocus” in theaters next month, but here’s another thematically appropriate film joining them. Tim Burton’s adaptation of Washington Irving’s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.”Burton’s version is actually celebrating it’s 25th anniversary this year. It starred Johnny Depp as Ichabod Crane, and Christina Ricci as Katrina. It also starred Miranda Richardson, Michael Gambon, Casper Van Dien, Christopher Lee, and Christoper Walken.”Sleepy Hollow” will return to theaters for two October nights, the 13th and…
Imagine if you will a “Batman” movie SO CHEESY, so absolutely technicolored and ridiculous, it made the original Adam West tv series look serious? That, our friends, is where “Batman & Robin” 1997 comes in. Yes, we’d go so far as to say it’s…worse? Okay maybe not worst, but it’s MORE ridiculous than “Batman Forever” in 1995. Tommy Lee Jones as TwoFace and Jim Carrey as The Riddler brought more of a menace to town than the next two villains. “Batman & Robin” is not without it’s comic book charm, but it did leave a lot to be desired. With…
It’s weird to think there is an entire generation of movie watchers who don’t know the sheer ADRENALIN of Jan de Bont’s classic 1994 film, “Speed.” The film, which starred Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves, is eyeing the big 3-0 this year. Aside from that number being absolutely horrifying, it’s also a time for celebration!Namely, the American Cinematheque will be hosting a special anniversary screening of “Speed” at the historic Egyptian Theater in Hollywood, CA as part of Beyond Fest 2024. As part of this screening, there will be a Q & A with de Bont (“Twister,” “Tomb Raider: Lara…
Director Gary Dauberman’s long gestating adaptation of Stephen King’s “Salem’s Lot” is finally getting released. A victim of the merger/restructuring of streaming service HBO Max (now simply MAX) during the Warner Bros. Pictures / Discovery (now unimaginatively called Warner Bros. Discovery), we never thought this flick would see the light of day. Which, come to think of it wouldn’t be the best way to describe a film about vampires. ANYHOW, we finally have an actual, honest to goodness trailer for the film!It stars Lewis Pullman, Makenzie Leigh, Alfre Woodard, Bill Camp, John Benjamin Hickey, Nicholas Crovetti, Jordan Preston Carter, William Sadler, Spencer Treat Clark, Cade Woodward, Debra Christofferson, and Pilou Asbaek.You can…
In a week where the goodest of goodguy rockstars has been proven false, we’re thankful for Jon Bon Jovi. The legendary musician recently helped save a woman’s life. How, you might ask? While filming a new music video in Nashville, Bon Jovi noticed a woman in obvious distress. Namely, she had climbed over a guardrail of a bridge, and was preparing to jump from the high point. In footage and images provided by the Nashville Police Department, we can see Bon Jovi and another person approach the woman. They speak with her, and eventually get her to climb back over…
This just in- Disney has announced both spooky season perennial favorites “Hocus Pocus” and “The Nightmare Before Christmas” are returning to theaters this Fall! We’ll let you know what we hear about details- which theater chains will carry the films -as soon as they’re made available.
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…
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…
