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.

This just in-Sadie Sink, who most of you know from her role of Max in Netflix’s “Stranger Things,” is apparently swinging into the next “Spider-Man” film alongside Tom Holland. No one knows what her part will be, but rumors are running rampant about what her inclusion may mean.Sink has been on the top of fancasting lists to play Jean Grey in a possible “X-Men” project. While there’s no evidence that’s the case for this film, it is possible. Destin Daniel Cretton (“Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”) is set to direct the fourth “Spider-Man” film, which is set…

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We are SO READY for Britain’s loudest band to return! Rob Reiner’s classic 1984 mockumentary film “This is Spinal Tap” remains one of those timeless comedies everyone needs to watch. It holds up! It set the tone for many projects that came after it! And how catchy are those songs? So, imagine our excitement with Reiner announced his old pal Marty DiBergi was going to make and release another film with the lads from Spinal Tap. Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer return as Nigel Tufnel, David St. Hubbins, and Derek Smalls. No word on who’s playing drums this…

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The first official trailer for Disney’s next live-action adaptation of one of their beloved animated films is here! “Lilo & Stitch” is one of those stories we fell in love with when it hit theaters, and while we’re not sure it needed a remake, we’re curious to see how it goes. OMG our first shot of Pleakley! Dean Fleischer Camp (“Marcel the Shell with Shoes On“) directs. Newcomer Maia Kealoha will bring Lilo to life in the film. Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere, Hannah Waddingham, Chris Sanders, Courtney B. Vance, and Zach Galifianakis also star. “Lilo & Stitch” is set to hit theaters May…

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John Carpenter. The Master of Horror. Chances are you already have your favorite of his films in your physical media collection, right? THIS one, however, is one of my favorites of his incredible filmography. “Starman” is often forgotten alongside “They Live,” The Thing,” “Big Trouble in Little China,” and of course, “Halloween.” Jeff Bridges (“Tron,” “The Big Lebowski”) is an alien who comes to earth, assumes the likeness of Jenny’s (Karen Allen, “Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Arc,” “Animal House”) dead husband, and only has three days to make the journey from Wisconsin to Arizona for the…

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HBO hit comedy series “Hacks” is returning this spring for its 4th season. It’s one of our favorites, and we’re continually glad to see it get the critical and fan response it has. Star Jean Smart has won the Emmy for her role as comedienne Deborah Vance each year since it premiered, the writing staff is excellent, and the supporting cast of characters really makes the show special. A trailer for season 4 was released this morning, along with a confirmation of premiere date for season 4. “Hacks” also stars Hannah Einbinder, Paul W. Downs, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Megan Stalter, Kaitlin…

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This just in-it appears that Blizzard Entertainment’s seemingly defunct convention BlizzCon is coming back after several years. The event will be taking place September 12th-13th, 2026 in Anaheim, CA. We expect to learn more in the coming weeks about what Blizzard has in store for fans. From Blizzard’s website:We’ve come a long way since our first event in 2005. Over the past nearly 20 years since its inception, BlizzCon has inspired us to innovate, push the boundaries of creativity, and deliver once-in-a-lifetime moments. It’s important that we put on an event worthy of our community. For 2026, alongside BlizzCon staples…

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Filmmaker Edgar Wright is embarking on a new project. One we’re pretty excited for, not gonna lie. A remake of the 1987 sci-fi dystopian classic, “The Running Man,” which in turn was based on the Stephen King aka Richard Bachman 1982 novel. Glen Powell (“Hit Man,” “Top Gun: Maverick”) stars as Ben Richards, the role originally played by Arnold Schwarzenegger.The story is all about a government-backed game show where Richards and other contestants had to fight to win, survive, and live.  “One of the things about the book that I loved was the fact that Ben Richards is out in…

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South by Southwest (SXSW) is happening in Austin right now, and boy did the Disney Parks folks bring down the house with their news drop. From a surprise appearance by the one and only Robert Downey Jr., new rides, and updates to existing attractions, we’re excited for what’s coming to the parks. Especially this one. Mando and Grogu Coming to Smuggler’s Run Not only did we get news of an update coming to the Millennium Falcon ride, but we got a surprise drop date for Jon Favreau’s upcoming movie “The Mandalorian and Grogu.” “One of the cool things about Disney…

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South by Southwest (SXSW) is happening in Austin right now, and boy did the Disney Parks folks bring down the house with their news drop. From a surprise appearance by the one and only Robert Downey Jr., brand new rides, and updates to existing attractions, we’re excited for what’s coming to the parks. Stark Flight Lab Ride RDJr. shared some insight into the upcoming Stark Flight Lab, coming to Avengers Campus at California Adventure. In Tony Stark’s workshop, guests will board  “gyro-kinetic-pods,” and takes inspiration from Tony’s robot helpers, Dum-E and Dum-U. “Transferring from a track to a robot arm…

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