Author: Mary Anne Butler

The annual big giant Star Trek Las Vegas convention put on by Creation Entertainment will still be happening in 2020, but in a different hotel and month. This news comes directly from Creation, who posted this update to their website for STLV: IMPORTANT UPDATE: June 5, 2020The Official Star Trek Las Vegas Convention Moving to NEW DATE and VENUE!Admission Passes and Tickets Have Been Temporarily Taken Off Sale But Will Be Back Soon! During these challenging times, the safety of our Star Trek convention attendees, celebrities and staff is the utmost importance to us. We have continued to monitor the local,…

Hot off the success of HBO’s “Chernobyl,” Emmy-winning director Johan Renck is headed back to work with writer Craig Mazin on an upcoming series. HBO is currently developing a tv series based on the highly popular game franchise “The Last of Us.” Mazin is attached to write and executive produce with Neil Druckmann, the writer and creative director of the game. So, after such a hugely successful collab for Mazin and Renck with “Chernobyl,” we’re not surprised in the least to learn that Renck will direct the pilot for “The Last Of Us.” In an interview with Discussing Film, Renck spoke…

There was a time before Sideshow Collectables, before Gentle Giant were household names in the collectables world. The one company that everyone knew at that time was McFarlane Toys, founded by Image Comics’ co-founder Todd McFarlane. McFarlane has done it all- sports figurines, comic characters, dark and twisted fairy tales, and their newest upcoming line, Warhammer 40,000.The first two figures kicking off the Warhammer 40k line are this Necron Warrior and the Ultramarines Primaris Assault Intercessor. These badboys have 22 points of articulation along with their 7-inch scale, and a whole mess’o accessories. Ultramaraines Primaris Assault Intercessor McFarlane Toys Warhammer…

A strange thing appeared on a digital billboard in Los Angeles this week, a fan-driven campaign to get a sequel to Robert Rodriguez’s “Alita: Battle Angel” live-action film. They’re also raising money for charity!Now yes, we know the video isn’t the best due to the digital banding going on, but we were able to capture 3 of the 4 ads that rotate throughout the day.This is located on a highly visible corner of Wilshire Blvd in Koreatown, and will run until June 7th. So, a little background about that campaign, which you can read more about here. There was a…

This is a big shakeup in the world of comics, folks. After 25 years in business together, DC Comics has severed their business ties with Diamond Distribution. In a statement from DC Comics to ComicBook, a representative for the funny papers giant said: “After 25 years, DC and Diamond Comic Distributors are ending their long-standing relationship. Moving forward, comic book retailers can obtain their DC books from Penguin Random House, or their books and periodicals through Lunar or UCS comic book distributors. DC continues to be committed to providing the Direct Market with best in class service and the fans…

This story is currently still in rumor territory, but we are more than average confidence level in the likelihood of it being true. Apparently, Disney is looking back into their animated vaults yet again for a title to give the live-action treatment for. No, it’s not “Atlantis: The Lost Empire.”According to Daniel Richtman and his Patreon, Disney is currently planning to develop a live-action take on “The Black Cauldron.””The Black Cauldron” has long had a strange relationship with viewers, as fans of the books are still torn about just how faithful the cartoon is. [Spoiler- it’s not]There’s no word on…

Nerdbot Talks chats with Dan Fogler about his comic book “Brooklyn Gladiator #1” coming from Heavy Metal.

If there is one bright spot that 2020 can possibly deliver us, it’s the upcoming film adaptation of Frank Herbert’s seminal work of science fiction, “Dune.” Oscar nominated director Denis Villeneuve is bringing the worlds of Arrakis, Caladan, Giedi Prime and Kaitain to the big screen for Warner Bros. Pictures. The cast is STACKED with talent, and despite some issues with the stillsuit designs, everything sounds and looks like it’ll be absolutely incredible for fans of “Dune.” Cinematographer Greig Fraser is handling that duty for the film, and knows his way around big science fiction properties behind the camera. He…

Yeah, well, it WAS going to be an exclusive for SDCC 2020, and still is kinda. The good news is you’ll have a better chance at picking up one of these returning favorites- the Captain Picard Facepalm Statue.If you’ll recall this iconic moment with Sir Patrick Stewart from “Star Trek: The Next Generation” portraying Captain Jean Luc Picard of the Federation Starship Enterprise doing something we all do- faceplaming. The famous action can be seen in TNG’s third season episode 13, “Deja Q.” (Because of COURSE it has to do with Q, right?) Someone brilliantly decided to turn the reaction…

When word came down that Netflix was going to be adapting beloved anime “Cowboy Bebop” into a live action series, excitement was high. The very idea of seeing Spike and the gang take to our televisions again had fans cautiously optimistic. John Cho was announced as the lead, taking on the mantle of space cowboy Spike Spigel, described as “an impossibly cool ‘cowboy’ (bounty hunter) with a deadly smile, a wry wit, and style to spare. He travels the solar system with his ex-cop partner, Jet, pursuing the future’s most dangerous bounties with a combination of charm, charisma — and deadly…