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.

Well, it’s that time of year again. The nerdy have invaded San Diego Comic-Con, and the news is flowing. The panel started with a Deadpool choir. Yes, really. Giancarlo Esposito will play he King of the Serpent Society aka Sidewinder in “Captain America: Brave New World.” Adamantium will apparently play a big part in the MCU moving forward. The Celestials are reportedly made of the substance! Some footage from “Brave New World” was shown, with Harrison Ford turning Red Hulk in front of the White House.“I’m proud to become a member of the Marvel universe,” Ford told the audience, who…

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Prime Video is bringing us back to middle-Earth in the official trailer for season 2 of “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.” The trailer was revealed during a panel in Hall H at SDCC. Audiences were again treated to an absolutely incredible performance of music from the show from Emmy-winning composer Bear McCreary. “The Rings of Power” stars Morfydd Clark as Galadriel, Markella Kavenagh as Nori Brandyfoot, Ismael Cruz Cordova as Arondir, Robert Aramayo as Elrond, Maxim Baldry as Isildur, Benjamin Walker as Gil-galad, Charles Edwards as Celebrimbor, Daniel Weyman as The Stranger, Owain Arthur as Durin IV, Charlie Vickers as Halbrand/Sauron, Sophia Nomvete as Disa,…

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It’s July, and the world’s nerdy have descended on San Diego for the annual gathering of comics. And movies. Also toys and cosplayers. Of course, we’re talking about Comic-Con International. Just one of the panels that brought the Hall H house down on the first full day of 2024 programming was the upcoming Paramount Pictures animated film, “Transformers One.”It is the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever. In the first-ever fully CG-animated Transformers movie, “Transformers One” features a star-studded…

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The First Family of Marvel Comics is finally getting an updated feature film, and we could not be more excited! Not only will this be the first time the Fantastic Four officially have their own film under Disney’s Marvel Studios banner, but it’s going to be a period piece!Technically, “Fantastic Four” will be set in the 1960s, which is the perfect era for the story. Director Matt Shakman (“WandaVision”) has also revealed it’ll take place in an alternate timeline of the prime timeline. (Think “Loki” introducing the various branches of time and the TVA.) This morning, Pedro Pascal (“The Last…

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We are SO EXCITED to share the news that Edgar Wright’s “Shawn of the Dead” is returning to theaters in the US and UK! This is to commemorate the film’s 20th anniversary. The film was co-written by star Simon Pegg and Wright, with Wright directing.”Shawn of the Dead” also stars Kate Ashfield, Lucy Davis, Nick Frost, Bill Nighy, Dylan Moran, Penelope Wilton, Jessica Stevenson, Peter Serafinowicz, and Rafe Spall. You’ll have five nights across August and September to choose from in the US, which you can do here. For the UK, you can pick dates here.

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Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are certainly enjoying the hype train for their upcoming film, “Deadpool & Wolverine.” The long awaited team up has resulted in some pretty great sound bites, hilarious interviews, and questionable popcorn bucket advertising. But what is a press tour without a stop by First We Feast’s hit YouTube series, “Hot Ones?” It goes about the way you think it does. But it’s absolutely worth watching. Marvel Studios’ “Deadpool & Wolverine” hits theaters world-wide on July 26th. Check out the episode of “Hot Ones” now:

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Director Eli Roth‘s feature film adaptation of Gearbox’s highly popular “Borderlands” game series is coming, and Lionsgate is gearing up for the release. This morning, Lionsgate dropped what they’re calling a ‘final trailer,’ and it’s pretty epic.The film stars Cate Blanchett as Lilith, Jack Black as Claptrap, Jamie Lee Curtis as Dr. Tannis, Kevin Hart as “Borderlands 2” character Roland (described as a skilled ex-soldier turned mercenary), Florian “Big Nasty” Munteanu as Krieg, and Ariana Greenblatt as Tiny Tina. Additional cast includes Benjamin Byron Davis as Marcus, Bobby Lee as Larry, Edgar Ramirez as Atlas, Oliver Richters as Krom, Janina Gavankar as Commander Knoxx, and Gina Gershon as fanfavorite, Moxxi! Official Synopsis- “Lilith (Blanchett), an infamous bounty hunter with a mysterious past, reluctantly returns to her home, Pandora,…

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