This just in-word is there will be no second season for “Star Wars” series “The Acolyte.” This news has not been confirmed by Walt Disney Studios or Lucasfilm yet, but sure seems to be accurate. This story is developing…
Author: Mary Anne Butler
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.
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
“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…
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…
Just in case you missed it, this past weekend was D23, the big celebration of all things within the House of Mouse. This included news from across Walt Disney Pictures, Parks, and properties under the banner like Lucasfilm, Pixar, and Marvel Studios.Usually, select panels are either live streamed or released after the fact. And thankfully, we have a pretty good one here for your watching enjoyment. Oscar winner Michael Giacchino hosted the official Music of Marvel Studios panel. He was joined by fellow Marvel composers Christophe Beck (“WandaVision,” “Hawkeye,” “Ant-Man”) and Laura Karpman (“Ms. Marvel,” “The Marvels”), as well as…
There isn’t a week that goes by where I don’t think of or quote the late Anthony Bourdain. The chef-turned-author-turned-travel-host led quite a life, one he was never quiet or shy about sharing. Already the subject of numerous op-eds, retrospectives, and documentaries, one favorite studio has acquired an in-the-works biopic about the 6’4 service industry icon who unfortunately took his own life in 2018. A24 has reportedly made an offer for Star Thrower Entertainment’s Bourdain flick. The most interesting part of this news? The possible star currently rumored to play Tony, Oscar nominee Dominic Sessa, breakout of Alexander Payne’s “The…