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.

We want to start by saying we can absolutely see this going terribly yet hilariously wrong. With the big Marvel Studios film “Deadpool & Wolverine” mere days from opening in theaters, it seems like Disney parks want to get in on the hype. Namely, the Merc with a Mouth will now be a face character doing meet & greets at select locations! Beginning July 26th, you can catch Wade Wilson in Avengers Campus, which is located in the California Adventure side of Disneyland in Anaheim, CA. Deadpool will appear at Disneyland Paris for a limited time beginning July 24th. “Deadpool…

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Nothing like a psychotic clown to really get you going in the morning, amirite? Warner Bros. Pictures has released a second trailer for the upcoming sequel to 2019’s “Joker.” Director Todd Phillips returns to helm “Joker: Foile à Deux,.” Oscar winner Joaquin Phoenix also returns as the Clown Prince of Crime. This time, he’s joined by Lady Gaga, who will be playing the one and only Dr. Harleen Quinzel, aka Harley Quinn. In the first film, Arthur Fleck (Phoenix) is an aspiring comedian battling some serious mental health issues. We watch as he slowly slides down the rabbit hole of becoming one of DC Comics’…

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Director Fede Alvarez (“Evil Dead,” “Don’t Breathe”) is tackling the mythos of one of the most iconic movie aliens ever. The Xenomorph, and a new entry into the classic “Alien” franchise with “Alien: Romulus.”The sci-fi/horror-thriller takes the phenomenally successful “Alien” franchise back to its roots: While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe. The film stars Cailee Spaeny (“Priscilla”), David Jonsson (“Agatha Christie’s Murder is Easy”), Archie Renaux (“Shadow and Bone”), Isabela Merced (“The Last of Us”), Spike Fearn (“Aftersun”), and Aileen Wu. Alvarez directs from a screenplay he wrote with frequent…

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This just in-there will not be a third season of the live-action “Halo” series. At least not on Paramount+. Word is the streamer has pulled the plug on the show. Sources say powers that be are shopping it around to other possible homes. The cancellation comes during a time of turmoil for Paramount Studios, as the historic and fabled piece of Hollywood history is eyeing a buyout from Skydance.We’ll let you know what we hear about this and other news.This story is developing…

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One of the more anticipated sequels currently in the works is Tim Burton‘s long-gestating “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.” The film will see the return of pretty much the entire original cast (minus those who are no longer with us), including Michael Keaton, Catherine O’Hara, and Winona Ryder. Even composer Danny Elfman and costume designer Colleen Atwood are back, too!But of course new faces are joining the fun as well, including “Wednesday” star Jenna Ortega, Monica Bellucci, Justin Theroux, and Willem Dafoe. We know a few things about the characters. Ortega will play Astrid Deetz, daughter of Lydia Deetz (Ryder), granddaughter of Delia Deetz (O’Hara). “Beetlejuice is back! After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz…

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The next chapter from the universe of “Dune” is coming this fall. Set 10,000 years before the birth of Paul Atredies, “Dune Prophecy” is based on Brian Herbert (son of Frank) and Kevin J. Anderson‘s “Sisterhood of Dune” novel. It stars Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel (“Vikings“), Jodhi May, Mark Strong, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea, Jade Anouka, Faoileann Cunningham, Edward Davis, Aoife Hinds, Chris Mason, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Jihae, Tabu, Charithra Chandran, Jessica Barden, Emma Canning, and Yerin Ha. The official series logline reads:“10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, Dune: Prophecy follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind, and establish…

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Ah yes, the perfect casting. We’re not sure in what universe, but, we could see it. Somehow. Hot on the heels of the 76th Annual Emmy nominations getting announced this morning, American culinary treasure Alton Brown has his sites set on a nominee to play him in a yet-to-be biopic-Star and Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Emmy nominee, Matt Berry. If you haven’t watched FX’s hilarious vampirical comedy “What We Do In The Shadows,” you’ve been missing out. Taking it’s cues from Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement’s irreverent 2014 film of the same name, you’ll meet a group of…

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This just in-it seems like Joe and Anthony Russo are currently in talks to return to Disney’s Marvel Studios. According to industry sources and insiders, the Russo Brothers are eyeing directing the upcoming 5th and 6th “Avengers” films. Of course things haven’t been going well for the feature film division of late. “Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania” and “Loki” star Jonathan Majors was arrested and charged with assault, causing lots of questions about the future of “Avengers: Kang Dynasty” (aka “Avengers 5.”) There have been multiple writing and directing changes on that project. Just like “Blade,” which we are doubtful…

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Happy 69th birthday to Southern California’s Disneyland! On July 17th in 1955, the fabled Anaheim park first opened it’s doors to visitors. “To all who come to this happy place, welcome,” Walt Disney famously said that day. To celebrate, the park has announced a special ticket deal for Anaheim residents- $69 tickets! The offer is available for purchase starting today for visits between August 5th – September 26th, 2024. You can book your tickets on Disneyland’s official website here.

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