We’ve largely accepted that there will not be a single in-person event or convention in 2020. This is for the best, obviously, as there is still no viable vaccine for the worldwide pandemic that is still crippling the United States. [Please- wash your damn hands and wear your damn mask.] New York Comic Con is the next large-scale convention on the calendar, and this morning, NYCC released the first round of their virtual panels. Get Heated with the Cast & Creator of Hulu’s HelstromThere’s about to be one hell of a Helstrom family reunion and you are all invited! Join…
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.
Blame whomever you like about the largely disappointing conclusion of the Skywalker Saga in “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.” Was it Kathleen Kennedy’s fault? JJ Abrams’? Or was the film a victim of it’s own hype? Personally, we’re gonna go with Abrams, who was brought in to complete the saga after Colin Trevorrow was fired from Episode IX. That’s not to say that Kennedy, head of LucasFilm, doesn’t shoulder some of the responsibility too, as she had final story say. But Abrams had to sell them on his idea, which it really sounds like he made up as he…
We’re not exactly sure how this came to be, but Ryan Reynolds SOMEHOW convinced Rick Moranis to return to acting. Kinda. Sorta. In a post Reynolds shared on Twitter, we see the two Canadians doing a commercial for Mint Mobile. Fans across Twitter immediately starting calling for Moranis to appear in “Deadpool 3.” We should be so lucky. This isn’t the first time Moranis, who retired from acting, has made a ‘comeback’ recently- he voiced his “Spaceballs” character Dark Helmet in an episode of “The Goldbergs” back in 2018. And, we know he’ll be involved in Disney+’s upcoming “Honey I…
This just in- (well, this was just in right before the “Dune” trailer hit, so you know we were focused on THAT) AMC has announced their long-running zombie television series based on Robert Kirkman’s comic of the same name, “The Walking Dead,” will shamble no longer.Season 11 will get a whopping 24 episodes that’ll air in 2022, and a fourth spinoff series helmed by Angela Kang focusing on fan favorites Carol (Melissa McBride) and Daryl (Normal Reedus) will be coming in 2023. Chief Content Officer Scott Gimple had this to say: “It’s been ten years gone bye; what lies ahead…
It is the legend- Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures have FINALLY released the first trailer for “Dune.”
We are so pleased to report that the “Fresh Prince of BelAir” dramatic retelling series is a go at NBC’s streaming service Peacock! They’ve already ordered 2 seasons of it, as original series star Will Smith confirmed today! In a Youtube video titled “I have news about that Bel-Air trailer….” Smith announces the 2-season order based on that now viral trailer of Morgan Cooper’s what-if reimagined series.Cooper is attached to co-write, direct, and will also serve as a co-executive producer. Chris Collins will serve as showrunner, executive producer, and will in co-write with Cooper. Smith will executive produce via Westbrook…
It’s time to boldly go into “Star Trek: Discovery” season 3 on CBS All Access! Today marks Star Trek Day, and the streaming service has a full slate of celebratory panels, marathons, and news planned throughout the day. One of the biggest reveals just hit- a new trailer for DISCO season 3: Also, check out that premiere date!
Earlier this month, Walt Disney Pictures released their live-action adaptation of animated film “Mulan” on their official streaming service, Disney+. It’s been a long, expensive road for this Niki Caro-directed remake, and audiences are….divided.Touted as a “closer to the legend” take on the story of Hua Mulan, this version doesn’t have a wise-cracking dragon, nor any songs. What it DOES have is a pretty great cast, including Jet Li as the Emperor, and a super awesome surprise cameo at the end of the film.If you don’t want spoilers, PLEASE click away now. Seriously. If you’re still reading, we’re going to…
Jelly Belly creator David Klein thinks he’s turned into Willy Wonka. We say this because Klein announced earlier this week a massive “gold ticket” hunt across the country. It’s not just any hunt, either- there will be prizes, cash rewards, and even a freaking candy factory for one lucky winner. BUT…you have to pay for it. Before you get too excited, you have to know that in order to participate, you’ll have to fork over an entry fee of about $50 to receive a riddle (you’ll need to solve in order to receive the clue) in your state. Each treasure…
We are pleased to report that for the first time in the U.S. & Canada, John Carpenter’s classic film “THEY LIVE” is being released in a 2-Disc UHD/Blu-ray format. It will include all previous bonus features from the prior 2012 Collector’s Edition release, which is way awesome, and classic artwork.The news was announced by Scream Factory and SHOUT! Factory. You can browse all the items in this release on Scream Factory’s website here, and scroll down for more details: 5 EXCLUSIVE OFFERS for the ultimate fan of the film. Two major highlights in those bundles include:- For the first time…