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.

If you’re struggling to think of a gift to give to the hard to shop for Calvin and Hobbes fan in your life (we all have one, you know it), we’ve found the absolutely perfect thing to fit the bill.This Complete Calvin and Hobbes box set is beautiful, and features three hard-bound books featuring all of Bill Watterson’s comic strip before his retirement in 1996. Unfortunately the hardbound version is currently sold out, but the paperback version is available. You can pick up the Calvin and Hobbes box set on Amazon here. Calvin and Hobbes is unquestionably one of the most…

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Yet another thing to add to 2020 Bingo- an asteroid named 2018 VP1 will pass close to Earth around November 2nd (as if Election Day wasn’t gonna be stressful enough, right?). To help some people deal with the possibility of a celestial collision, one Florida broker is now offering asteroid insurance. To be fair though, Mike St. Lawrence of Saint Lawrence Agency in Altamonte Springs really stressed that his policies are only “intended for someone with a sense of humor.”This is the same insurance company that offered a policy against alien abductions during 2019’s “Storm Area 51” thing. Man. What…

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We just wanted to take a minute to say one big giant happy birthday to the mainstay of network comedy, “Saturday Night Live.” It first aired on October 11th, 1975 on NBC. Lorne Michaels created the series, which was developed by Dick Ebersol. “SNL” is currently in it’s 50th season. (A 50th celebration is planned for February 2025.) The very first sketch that aired featured Michael O’Donoghue and John Bellushi in the legendary “Wolverines.” Watch that below: Some other notable moments from the episode include: So, happiest of birthdays to American comedy icon series, “Saturday Night Live.” Catch Jason Reitman’s film about the…

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Last night’s “Saturday Night Live” episode was….interesting. Host Bill Burr’s monologue was not something we’ll forget anytime soon, and we’re not sure how to nicely say we think it was f**king awful. Offensive for the sake of being offensive, even considering Burr’s normal standup style, and just sort of tone def. That said, the episode did have some truly high points- like Jack White’s last minute stepping in for musical guest country singer Morgan Wallen, who “SNL” cancelled because Wallen was seen partying without a mask (and other things) in the week prior to the episode’s taping; the cold open with…

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We just have to share this incredible trailer for the upcoming relaunch of “Animaniacs” on Hulu because it’s amazing. Steven Spielberg, that madman of a thousand properties, is back to produce the series for Hulu, and this new trailer mixes one of his biggest and most beloved hits with the Warner brothers (and sister!). IT’S “JURASSIC PARK” AND WE LOVE IT SO MUCH! Not ONLY do we see Dr. Alan Grant and Dr. Ellie Sattler, but there’s also Dr. Ian Malcolm, that horrible lawyer Donald Gennaro (cleverly attired as a Hulu exec), and Speilberg himself carrying John Hammond’s signature amber-topped…

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We just needed to take a minute and tell you about this brand-new cover William Shatner just released, because it’s amazing. Seriously- he’s almost dangerously close to actually SINGING this time, and his take on the classic “I Put A Spell On You” is the perfect tune for 2020’s spooky season.The accompanying music video is animated, and adorable.And, this is probably our new favorite Shatner cover. You can watch it here.

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Dear “GLOW,” we love you, and you deserved better than what Netflix has given you. You very VERY much should get your fourth and final season, if not a movie, to complete the story of misfits who find each other and become a family. If, like us, you’re upset by the sudden decision by Netflix to cancel the already ordered 4th and final season of “GLOW,” we highly suggest watching this morning’s “AfterGLOW: The Final Bell” live stream with the cast answering questions and talking about the news. You can watch it here. #SaveGLOW.

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Just in case you missed it- New York Comic Con (NYCC) 2020 went virtual this year, and that means EVERYONE has the ability to watch the panels, trailers, and various goodies as they’re live streamed. In particular one of the things we were super curious about was STARZ returning series, “American Gods.” Considering just how much Loki-style chaos has come from the show, based on Neil Gaiman’s novel of the same name, “American Gods” season 3 could be one for the record books. Perhaps you’ll recall the strange affair of the firing of Orlando Jones, aka Mr. Nancy, and the…

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