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.

Just in time for Halloween, Shop Disney reveals a GORGEOUS new collection of fashion dolls featuring some of the most iconic (and fabulous!) villains from across the House of Mouse for the Midnight Masquerade series! Announcing the guests of dishonor! Visit Shop Disney’s website to learn more about our new #MidnightMasquerade collection coming next month. #CrashingTheBallD23 Gold and Gold Family Members will have an exclusive opportunity to pre-order the full #MidnightMasquerade bundle on Monday, September 28 while supplies last. We can hear cosplay sewing machines firing up even now.

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Not a shocker- Amazon is highly aware of how popular their series “The Boys” is, and judging by how strong season 2 premiered for the digital streamer, a spinoff is a no-brainer. Yesterday, word started to circulate that Amazon had indeed begun fasttracking development on a “The Boys” spinoff, which will reportedly center around a young adult superheroes (or “supes”) college in America that is run by Vought International. Variety, who broke the news, calls it “irreverent, R-rated series that explores the lives of hormonal, competitive supes as they put their physical, sexual, and moral boundaries to the test, competing…

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This just in-We’re waiting for more details, but it would appear that Disney+ is moving forward with yet-another live-action Marvel Studios series! This one will reportedly have S.H.I.E.L.D. director Nick Fury in a upfront position, possibly as a centric character.Variety says that yes, Samuel L. Jackson is on board. At present, “multiple sources” say that Kyle Bradstreet attached to write and executive produce. We’ll let you know what else we hear.

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Even with “Black Widow” pushed back yet again, the merchandise machine of Marvel Studios continues. This time, with the help of Barbie and Mattel. Available now, two versions of Scarlett Johansson as title character and Avengers team member Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow. The first version is on Amazon, and features Nat in her black suit. Barbie captures the mystery of Natasha Romanoff — aka Black Widow — with a collectible, film-inspired dollMarvel Studios’ Black Widow Barbie doll wears a true-to-movie costume featuring her signature black bodysuit with armored shoulders and knee-high bootsAuthentic details include her Widow’s Bite bracelets, dual…

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If you have no idea who or what Lady Stoneheart is in regards to HBO’s “Game of Thrones,” have finished watching the series, AND have no intention of ever reading George R. R. Martin’s novels, you can proceed with reading this piece. If, you care about spoilers in both the series and the books….You should probably read something else. We’re giving you fair warning thar be spoilers here. Seriously. You don’t get to complain if you keep reading. Hoookay. So. In GRRM’s books, a vengeful spirit is resurrected after the Red Wedding by Thoros of Myr, and bombs around with…

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We absolutely adore this new Little People set from Fisher-Prince featuring characters from Peter Jackson’s monumental “Lord of the Rings” series of films!Released for Hobbit Day (which commemorates the first publishing of JRR Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” novel), the set has Frodo, Gandalf the Grey, Legolas, Gimli, Aragorn, and Arwen in 3-inch plastic figure form. “This special edition Little People figure set comes in a giftable package featuring awesome Lord of the Rings colors and graphics, including the precious Ring of Dark Lord Sauron.Travel across Middle Earth from the Shire to Mount Doom and destroy the One Ring with this special…

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It would appear that the planned “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” spinoff live-action series on Disney+ focusing on Cassian Andor just had a pretty major change happen. If you’ll recall, Disney+ announced plans for this series, which will see Diego Luna returning as Cassian, along with director Tony Gilroy attached. Turns out that Gilroy had to exit the project, and sources are saying it has to do with travel impacted by the ongoing pandemic.   Toby Haynes has been announced as stepping in to direct the first three episodes of the series, and we’re interested. With titles like “Black…

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