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.

Apple TV+ has FINALLY revealed the first look at their upcoming adaptation of “Foundation.” Foundation is a cycle of five interrelated short stories which won the Hugo Award for Best All-Time Series for author and science fiction luminary Isaac Asimov.David S. Goyer (“Da Vinci’s Demons,” “Man of Steel”) is serving as executive producer and showrunner for the series, and he handles the introduction in the below trailer reveal. “Foundation” stars two-time Emmy-nominee Jared Harris (“Mad Men,” “Chernobyl”) as Hari Seldon, Lee Pace (“The Fall,” “Halt and Catch Fire”) as Brother Day, newcomer Lou Llobell as Gaal, Leah Harvey (“Les Misérables” television mini-series) as…

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Maybe THIS is the project that those unnamed sourceless websites were talking about, but it would appear that a brand-new film about the fabled lost city of Atlantis is headed to Universal Pictures, with “Jurassic World” director Colin Trevorrow in the hot seat. According to our pals over at Collider, this film (again, at Universal Pictures) will NOT have anything to do with Warner Bros. Pictures’ current “Aquaman” film(s), or Disney’s animated classic “Atlantis: The Lost Empire.” The current treatment reads: “Unlike previous incarnations of the mythical city as an underwater kingdom, Trevorrow’s Atlantis is set on a lost continent…

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This just in- it would appear that our favorite Batman Michael Keaton may yet return to the capped crusader role!According to several outlets all reporting this as a thing, Keaton is currently “in talks” to appear in the much-maligned Ezra Miller stand alone “The Flash” film for Warner Bros. Pictures. The Hollywood Reporter does say that this wouldn’t JUST be for “The Flash,” and could possibly mean Keaton appearing in other DC Comics films at Warner Bros. as well.  We would LOVE this, because we could finally get our live-action Batman Beyond, with old man Bruce passing the cowl to…

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In somewhat sadder news today, veteran Hollywood director Joel Schumacher has unfortunately lost his battle with cancer. The “Batman & Robin” helmer was 80. Schumacher has so many titles to his name both in front of and behind the camera. Things like “The Wiz” film adaptation screenplay in 1978, as well as “Car Wash” the same year.He gained critical acclaim for his third studio picture, “St. Elmo’s Fire,” which he wrote and directed. Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez, Ally Sheedy, and a young Demi Moore starred.Our hearts of course belong to his 1987’s cult classic horror-vampire-comedy, “The Lost Boys.” And, admittedly,…

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Lin-Manuel Miranda says he’s currently working on a new animated feature film for Disney! On “Good Morning America” earlier today, the “Hamilton” creator confirmed the project, saying he’s working with the “Zootopia” team, and “Moana” co-writer Jared Bush. “I’m actually writing a new animated musical with Disney Animation,” Miranda said. “I’m collaborating with the Zootopia guys and Jared Bush, who wrote Moana with me. It’s set in Colombia, in Latin America and that’s all I can say before Bob Iger just shows up in my home.”You can see the full segment below: Also, just in case your forgot- “Hamilton” hits Disney+ on July 3rd!

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We are delighted to share this brand-new trailer for the upcoming game “Spinch!” Queen Bee Games, along with publisher Akupara Games, announced during the Day of the Devs Summer Game Fest Edition the first look at psychedelic side-scrolling platformer from Jesse Jacobs. Spinch will be available for digital download on Steam and the Nintendo eShop. Retro-styled visual wonderland with a dazzling color explosion by award-winning Canadian cartoonist, Jesse Jacobs.A fine-tuned platformer with tight controls to dash, dodge, and jump off surfaces to survive against neon spiders, massive rainbow worms, and bomb-dropping moondogsPlunge into the unique worlds ranging from neon plains,…

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We’re pretty excited to share the news that Netflix’s high fantasy drama series “The Witcher” will return to season 2 filming in August! In a pretty on-brand news drop, the series shared this lovely poem (possibly written by Jaskier) confirming the beginning of filming. “The Witcher” stars Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia, Anya Chalotra as Yennefer, Freya Allan as Ciri, and Joey Batey as Jaskier. Lauren S. Hissrich serves as head writer and showrunner. Hissrich recently spoke with The Wrap about the relationship between Geralt and Ciri, and what might possibly be changing in season 2 for the pair: “What I think is really fun…

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