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.

Also released during Ubisoft Forward digital presentation today, a trailer for the complete edition of “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game!” We’re pretty excited for this one, and the graphics look fabulous. You can see the trailer here, or scroll down. “Rediscover the beloved 2D arcade-style beat’em up inspired by the iconic comic book series and movie Scott Pilgrim vs. The World in this Complete Edition! Play as your favorite characters – Scott Pilgrim, Ramona Flowers, Knives Chau, Stephen Stills, and more. Team up with 3 of your friends as you battle your way through waves of tough enemies…

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The long rumored “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time” remake was finally confirmed today by Ubisoft, during their Forward digital event. It wasn’t the only thing announced, obviously, but it’s one that’s getting the most chatter so far. You can watch the trailer here, or scroll down. The Prince is back! Remade for the first time by Ubisoft, relive this legendary tale, or discover it new for the first time. Embark on a journey as the Prince to save your kingdom from the treacherous Vizier, in this timeless classic. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake is set to…

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Hello, Sydney….looks like original “Scream” star Neve Campbell IS returning for the 5th installment in the franchise! This news was confirmed by the official “Scream” Twitter this morning, as well as across the interwebs. About her return, Campbell said: “After spending time speaking with Radio Silence, they have shown such love, respect and admiration for Wes Craven and all that he’s created in the Scream franchise. I am beyond excited to step back into the role of Sidney Prescott and return to Woodsboro.” David Arquette and Courteney Cox are already confirmed to be returning in the film as Dewey Riley and Gale Weathers. Jack Quaid (“The Boys”), Melissa…

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We’re extremely pleased to share the news, directly from Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi himself, that the upcoming Disney+ “Star Wars” spinoff series will start filming in early 2021. Another thing to look forward to about 2020 ending, amiright? Ewan McGregor, who brought a younger version of Kenobi to the big screen in “Star Wars: The Phantom Menace,” will be picking up the lightsaber again for the new series. As the actor told Entertainment Tonight, as far as he knows, it’ll be a single standalone season, AND they’ll start filming next year: “As I understand, it’s a standalone season. We’ll see.…

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The official Disney fanclub, D23, announced plans today for their Halloween Hullabaloo celebration of Spooky Season! While we can’t celebrate the most spooky time of year the way we’d like to in 2020, we’re happy to have this as an option for our favorite holiday. D23 Says: D23 Halloween Mousequerade Contest: Grab your needle and thread for our first-ever virtual costume contest, where creative contestants will be competing for fantastic prizes in front of celebrity judges Ashley Eckstein and Yvette Nicole Brown. And the category is… “All Things Disney.” Costumes should be inspired by the fantastic worlds of Disney, Pixar, Marvel,…

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We’re mere weeks away from October, which means all the streaming services are starting to slowly reveal their programming slate for Spooky Season! Here is a list of everything in “Netflix and Chills” you can expect to see during the month of Halloween. Original Films: #Alive – Now Streaming Oh Jun-u wakes up and finds a note from his mom that says his family went on vacation without him. He turns on TV and the news anchor says that an outbreak is spreading nationwide, with the infected showing signs of cannibalism. Suddenly wifi is disconnected and what Jun-u can only hear…

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We’ll admit it, we’re not always the biggest fan of funnyman Adam Sandler’s brand of comedy. Sure, he was always brilliant on “Saturday Night Live,” and has certainly had some standout moments throughout his career. And, we’re actually semi interested in his next film for Netflix- “Hubie Halloween.” Hubie Dubois (Adam Sandler) thanklessly spends every Halloween making sure the residents of his hometown, Salem, celebrate safely and play by the rules. But this year, an escaped criminal and a mysterious new neighbor have Hubie on high alert. When people start disappearing, it’s up to Hubie to convince the police (Kevin…

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We are very sad to share the news of the passing of Dame Diana Rigg, celebrated actress of stage and screens big and small. She was a powerhouse always, and her costars from across the globe have already started sharing their memories of her. Rigg’s agent, Simon Beresford, confirmed the news this morning with a statement: “Diana Rigg died peacefully early this morning. She was at home with her family who have asked for privacy at this difficult time. Diana was a much loved and admired member of her profession, a force of nature who loved her work and her…

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We are SO EXCITED to share this short first look at the coming “Wheel of Time” adaptation from Amazon Prime Video. Don’t get TOO excited, as it’s only a short glimpse of the Winespring Inn in Emond’s Field, BUT it probably means we’re not too far away from a teaser or a trailer. Showrunner Rafe Judkins shared the video to his personal Instagram account. “You want stories?” Thom Merrilin declaimed. “I have stories, and I will give them to you. I will make them come alive before your eyes.”WE ARE SO READY FOR “WHEEL OF TIME.”

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It is the legend- at long last, we faithful were treated to the first official trailer for Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures’ upcoming “Dune.” Directed by Denis Villenueve, this new telling of Frank Herbert’s seminal science fiction work aims to break the first novel into two parts, resulting in two films. If you missed the trailer release this morning, you can watch it (and the cast chat) in our previous “Dune” coverage here.Let’s talk about some thoughts we had about the absolutely stunning visuals we were treated to in the first trailer. “Dune” First Trailer Gallery: Costume Design: One of…

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