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 just want to take a minute to share this already viral video of a school teacher’s use of Korn to help teach the ABCs. Wow. That is a sentence I never thought I’d write. ANYHOW- meet Nick Harrison, a school teacher who decided to use Korn’s “Coming Undone” to perform the ABCs as his audition for “School of Rock 2” (which isn’t a thing, but totally needs to be a thing). Jonathan Davis, lead singer of Korn, actually reposted Mr. Harrison’s video to his own Instagram story. Of course, the teacher was delighted. “When Jonathan Davis, the lead singer…

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It would appear that those “The Mandalorian” Cara Dune Funko Pop Vinyls will be joining other merchandise featuring actress Gina Carano as collector’s items. We say this because according to a pretty well known and respected Disney-centric pop collector on Instagram, Funko has discontinued the Cara Dune pop vinyl. Not really surprising, all things considered. Hasbro and Disney also have ceased any/all manufacturing and selling of Cara Dune figures and toys. This comes after Disney and Lucasfilm fired Carano, following her continued bombastic and frankly offensive as hell use of social media.May we instead suggest collecting anything featuring Katee Sackhoff…

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Hopefully by now, you’re all caught up on Marvel Studios’ Disney+ series, “WandaVision.” The highly fantastical show enters the mind of “Avengers” team member Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) as she deals with the loss of her love Vision (Paul Bettany) and comes to terms with her true powers.The first episode of the series is a love letter to the great sitcoms of the black and white age- “Bewitched,” “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” and little “I Love Lucy” for good measure. And, if you watch the newly released behind-the-scenes hour-long featurette “Marvel Studios’ Assembled: The Making of WandaVision,” you’ll learn…

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The Golden Raspberry Awards (aka the Razzies) have released their nominations for the worst films and performances during 2020. The RAZZIES® were created in 1980 as a logical antidote to Tinsel Town’s annual glut of self-congratulatory awards. The $4.97 gold spray-painted Razzie® Award is handed out to otherwise great talent who should know better than to associate their name with sub-par projects.“Winners” are determined by mailing ballots to over 1000 voters in 49 U.S. states and 17 foreign countries.Leading the pack are “Dolittle,” which started Robert Downey Jr., as well as “Absolute Proof” starring the My Pillow Guy. Yes, really.…

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Bat In The Sun always has the most amazing productions for their videos, we just wanted to say that first and foremost. The newest Batman-adjacent episode (which has no correlation to any Warner Bros. Pictures official projects) is without a doubt, awesome.Featuring Michael Madsen as Gotham PD Detective Harvey Bullock, the one and only Doug Jones as The Riddler, Kevin Porter as Batman, and Aaron Schoenke (who also directed this episode) as The Joker, you’ve got to check out “Batman: Dying is Easy.” Porter said of the role: “I love to kick, kick, punch, punch, punch-kick, punch, roll around. I…

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“American Horror Story” season 10 is coming, and while we still know very little about it, we do have a first look image. Series creator Ryan Murphy shared a photo on his personal Instagram featuring “AHS” season 10 stars Macaulay Culkin and Leslie Grossman enjoying some beach time. Along with Culkin and Grossman, Billie Lourd, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Adina Porter, Lily Rabe, Angelica Ross, Finn Wittrock and Frances Conroy will all also be on cast for s10. No one seems to know if Kathy Bates will return. “American Horror Story” has already been renewed by FX for seasons 11,…

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We’re pretty jealous that Universal Studios Japan has such an awesome menu to celebrate their 20th anniversary. Items like “Backdraft” themed smokey turkey legs, a “Jaws” hot dog, and other tasty cinematic treats. Thanks to WDWNT for these photos: Universal Studios Japan celebrates their 20th anniversary on March 31st, 2021 but these treats will be available starting March 12th.

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March 10th has become the official day to celebrate all things Mario. Nintendo posted a handy dandy guide this morning for fans to peruse, including a ‘stache’ of available titles featuring the most famous plumber. You can see Nintendo’s list here.But maybe you’re more interested in goods and collectibles? If so, then you’ve absolutely GOT to check out Toynk’s selection of Mario items:Obviously, this isn’t everything, as Toynk also has several items including Big Boo mugs, plushies, even costumes! But we really, really need to pick up a cartridge flask or two.

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This just in- sounds like we know the next actor joining Eli Roth’s upcoming live-action film adaptation of Gear Box’s hugely popular “Borderlands” franchise.Florian “Big Nasty” Munteanu (“Creed II”) has reportedly signed on to play Kreig. Writer / director Roth said this of the casting news: “Florian brings real humanity and multiple layers to a character who on the surface seems totally insane and brutally savage. Krieg was by far the most difficult role to cast, and Florian brought him to life and grounded him in a way that I didn’t know was possible. He’s going to be a brilliant…

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