Author: Mary Anne Butler

The poor on again off again relationship of the Disney+ “Star Wars” spinoff series based on Jedi Master Obi Wan Kenobi is like a high school couple who just can’t get it together. You WANT to see it work, but after so much drama and back and fourth about he said she said, you’re ready to step away from hoping for awhile.Enter one Deborah Chow, who will be directing the possible “Kenobi” series for Disney+ following her stint on “The Mandalorian.” Back when Chow was announced for the gig, Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy said in an official statement to Star…

The Golden Gate Bridge is causing an audible nightmare, resembling The One Ring calling to Faramir.

No, The Big Cat Public Safety Act is not the name of a new book, tour, or album from the godfather of punk, Iggy Pop. It is instead federal legislation that aims to make private ownership of, direct public contact with, and dangerous interactions with big cats (such as tigers and lions) illegal. And it’s something that Pop feels strongly about. “The Big Cat Public Safety Act, which has bipartisan support in both the house and senate, is aimed at protecting big cats from abuse and neglect by prohibiting private possession of these wild animals, and banning risky public encounters…

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.