Author: Mary Anne Butler

Yes, it really does seem like a lot of our news this week is dominated by Tim Burton and Danny Elfman. But we’re right smack dab in the middle of Spooky Season! Of *course* it’s gonna be a little Halloween-y around here. Which brings us to the news that Danny Elfman’s live concert performances of “The Nightmare Before Christmas” making it’s near-annual return to the iconic Hollywood Bowl this year. Announced this morning, the concert will happen over three nights next month- October 27th, 28th, and 29th. This is a special year for the Henry Selick-directed film, which celebrates it’s…

What is spooky season without a new take on a classic Edgar Allan Poe tale? Resident Stephen King adaptation master Mike Flanagan has just the thing for 2023- a sleek modern take on “The Fall of the House of Usher.” While not as well-known as other Poe tales, it’s one you should definitely check out. The story is fairy simple- Ruthless siblings Roderick (Bruce Greenwood) and Madeline Usher (Mary McDonnell) have built Fortunato Pharmaceuticals into an empire of wealth, privilege and power. But past secrets come to light when the heirs to the Usher dynasty start dying at the hands…

We *could* try to spin you a tale of an Oscar-nominated actor singing the praises of a project he’s on. But it would be way better to let Michael Keaton’s own words do the talkin’. Keaton and other stars of Tim Burton’s iconic and classic “Beetlejuice” returned for it’s long awaited sequel, “Beetlejuice 2.” Yeah, we know- imaginative title. We were hoping for something like “Revenge of the Sandworms” or something. Filming was all but completed when the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes hit. Burton himself said the film is “99% done,” and only needs about 2 days to finish once…

We never thought it would actually happen. Every October, rumors swirl that Tim Burton was actively working on a sequel to his beloved 1988 film, “Beetlejuice.” It ALWAYS turned out to be just that- rumors. That all changed in early 2022 when Brad Pitt’s production company quietly announced the project was actually happening. Burton returned, Danny Elfman returned, and most importantly- Michael Keaton, Winona Rider, Catherine O’Hara, and more returned! Also Jenny Ortega (“Wednesday”)! The project started filming in a small town in Vermont, the exact same location from the first film. (Stories differ as to whether or not the…

Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Studios is still really trying to make “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom”….something. The film, which has experienced its fair share of delays and pushbacks, is still releasing later this year. This morning, a new teaser for the project released, announcing the arrival of a full trailer later this week. The sequel is directed by James Wan, and stars Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry, aka Aquaman.  Amber Heard, Patrick Wilson, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Dolph Lundgren, and Temuera Morrison. It’s currently scheduled to hit theaters December 20th, 2023.We’ll let you know as soon as the full trailer hits this Thursday. Check…

Remember when Netflix was JUST physical media? Yeah, we know, “let’s get you to bed, Grandma.” BUT IT REALLY WAS! There was a time you’d have to wait to get DVDs in the MAIL; those neat red and white envelopes promising an evening in front of the tv. While the streaming giant does, on occasion, release things on physical media, it’s a rare occurrence. Which is why we’re pretty excited to share the news “The Sandman” series is getting a 4K, Blu-ray release! Based on the beloved award-winning DC comic series written by Neil Gaiman (“American Gods,” “Coraline”), “The Sandman”…

This just in-D23, the official Disney fanclub event, is returning to Anaheim in August of 2024. This announcement came this morning, along with a placeholder website re-launch. You can already book your hotel, as well as sign up for updates on when passes go on sale. The event will take place August 9th-11th, 2024 at the Anaheim Convention Center, next to Disneyland. UPDATE- It ACTUALLY looks like D23 will be even LONGER in 2024, expanding to an entire week, running August 4th-11th. (At least, according to Collider.)

One of the shows we’re most looking forward to on Apple TV+ is the upcoming “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.” Built in the modern Legendary Pictures’ “Godzilla” and “King Kong” universe, this series aims to show more of the mysterious Monarch organization. We know that Kurt and Wyatt Russell will be playing the same character, Army Officer Lee Shaw, in different phases of his life. Chris Black (“Star Trek: Enterprise“) and Matt Fraction (“Hawkeye“) co-developed the series. Matt Shakman (“Wandavision“) directs the first two episodes. Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett, and Elisa Lasowski also star.  Following the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the…

Robert Rodriguez’s long-running “Spy Kids” franchise is getting a new entry! Rodriguez directed “Spy Kids: Armageddon,” and co-wrote it with Racer Max. It stars Gina Rodriguez, Zachary Levi, Everly Carganilla, Connor Esterson, Billy Magnussen, and D.J. Cotrona. Patty and Tony discover their parents are secret agents, and become kid spies-in-training to save their parents, beat the bad guys, and save the world. You know, your typical story. “When the children of the world’s greatest secret agents unwittingly help a powerful Game Developer unleash a computer virus that gives him control of all technology, they must become spies themselves to save…

Yes, it really does seem like there’s a Monopoly for every fandom. Some are better than others- the most recent “Star Wars” version wasn’t great, not gonna lie. But THIS ONE, we’re pretty damn excited for. As you may know, we’re HUGE fans of “Dune” here at Nerdbot. So, of COURSE we’re going to be excited about a new “Dune” Monopoly! Here’s your chance to be the first to own the extraordinary Dune MONOPOLY® game, available for preorder only at the official Legendary shop! Experience life’s mysteries through one of the greatest tales of contemporary sci-fi with the ultimate game for Dune fans. MONOPOLY®: Dune lets…