Author: Mary Anne Butler

In a perfect world, schoolchildren would learn about the marvelous Wizard of the West, inventor and man out of time, Nikola Tesla, in tandem with names like Thomas Edison, Marconi, and Bell. Thankfully, the tides have turned enough that when you mention Tesla to people, they don’t automatically ask “you mean the 80s hairband?” Usually yes, they’ll think of the car company, but even that as opened the door for many to learn about the man who really invented radio. If we could, we’d be on a plane for New York right now to take part in the big giant…

We are heartbroken to type the words “last raid” for one of our absolute favorite shows, HISTORY’s “Vikings.” Such a staple and mainstay of our convention life for the last several years, saying goodbye won’t be easy, but we’re so happy we’ll have the chance. Announced as part of Friday, July 24th’s San Diego Comic Con 2020 At Home virtual panel schedule, “Vikings: A Look Back with The Lothbroks” panel sounds perfect. Showrunner and sole writer for the entire series Michael Hirst will join fan favorites Travis Fimmel (Ragnar Lothbrok), Katheryn Winnick (Lagertha), Alex Ludwig (Bjorn Ironside), Clive Standen (Rollo) and Jordan Patrick Smith (Ubbe) to discuss their favorite moments from the past…

In a surprise move, HBO Max has given a series commitment to a tv series based on Matt Reeves’ upcoming film, “The Batman.” The feature film stars Robert Pattinson as the caped crusader in a highly stylized detective noir story. As with the film, the tv series will be completely separate from the existing DCEU feature films. “The Batman” director Matt Reeves said: “This is an amazing opportunity, not only to expand the vision of the world I am creating in the film, but to explore it in the kind of depth and detail that only a longform format can…

A new Dune book series trilogy is coming from Brian Herbert (son of original Dune author Frank Herbert) and Kevin J. Anderson. The first of the trilogy will center on Duke Leto Atredies, Duke of Caladan and father of Paul Atreides.The tome just hit Amazon for pre-order, for an October 13th 2020 release. Here’s the official description, and obviously the book cover isn’t finalized yet: A legend begins in Dune: Duke of Caladan,” first in The Caladan Trilogy by New York Times bestselling authors Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson.Leto Atreides, Duke of Caladan and father of the Muad’Dib. While all know of…

Just because San Diego Comic Con isn’t happening in person this year doesn’t mean they’re trying to keep it as normal as possible with a roll out of the panel schedules. Yes, these won’t be in person panels, but you’ll get to enjoy them from the comfort of your own home this year. You can read Wednesday July 22nd’s schedule here, and Thursday July 23rd’s schedule here.These are just some of the highlights you can look forward to seeing for Thursday: 10–11 a.m. “Star Trek Universe” Virtual Panel — featuring the casts and producers from the CBS All Access shows “Star…

This just in- sounds like The CW has found their replacement for the title role of Batwoman on their tv series of the same name. If you’ll recall, previous series lead Ruby Rose left the project shortly after the season 1 finale. Javicia Leslie (“God Friended Me”) will be taking on the mantle of Batwoman. “I am extremely proud to be the first Black actress to play the iconic role of Batwoman on television, and as a bisexual woman, I am honored to join this groundbreaking show which has been such a trailblazer for the LGBTQ+ community,” she said in…

Just in case you’re looking for the perfect thing to watch while we’re still all in quarantine, might we suggest the full “Batman Beyond” series box set? Some of the extras you can look forward to seeing with this particular “Batman Beyond” box set include: Knight Immortal (All-New Featurette) – A visual and visceral celebration of the Dark Knight’s 80 years of crime fighting, narrated by storytellers of the past, present, and future.”Tomorrow Knight: The Batman Reborn” (Featurette) – Storytellers explore the rise of Terry McGinnis as Batman and Bruce Wayne’s relationship with the young hero as he mentors a…

While San Diego Comic Con isn’t taking place in person this year, SDCC *is* going virtual. As in, they’ve compiled several online panels that attendees can enjoy from the comfort of their own homes. Even some of the big time vendors are getting in on the game, and offering the same SDCC exclusives as online purchases. And if you’re REALLY missing the full SDCC experience, you could always spend an exorbitant amount of money on shitty food and ask your roommates to not shower for three days and stand uncomfortably close to you while you enjoy these panels.Anyhow, here are…

Seems like a day for trailers! Check out the full-length trailer for season 2 of Amazon’s killer series, “The Boys!” The even more intense, more insane Season 2 finds The Boys on the run from the law, hunted by the Supes, and desperately trying to regroup and fight back against Vought. In hiding, Hughie (Jack Quaid), Mother’s Milk (Laz Alonso), Frenchie (Tomer Capon) and Kimiko (Karen Fukuhara) try to adjust to a new normal, with Butcher (Karl Urban) nowhere to be found. Meanwhile, Starlight (Erin Moriarty) must navigate her place in The Seven as Homelander (Antony Starr) sets his sights on…

It’s finally July in the longest year in the history of the human race, but that DOES mean we’re closer to the season 2 release of Netflix’s “The Umbrella Academy.” Today, the streaming service released a new trailer, a full-length (over three minutes!) one that gives us more to look forward to when the Hargreaves return. Same weird family. New weird problems. In the trailer, you’ll hear Gerard Way’s song “Here Comes The End.”“I was originally inspired to write this track when series one of The Umbrella Academy was being shot; by the time I finished it 2020 was in…