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.

A second trailer for Universal Pictures’ upcoming film “Twisters” has hit! This summer, the epic studio disaster movie returns with an adrenaline-pumping, seat-gripping, big-screen thrill ride that puts you in direct contact with one of nature’s most wondrous—and destructive—forces. From the producers of the Jurassic, Bourne and Indiana Jones series comes Twisters, a current-day chapter of the 1996 blockbuster, Twister. Directed by Lee Isaac Chung, the Oscar® nominated writer-director of Minari, Twisters stars Golden Globe nominee Daisy Edgar-Jones (Where the Crawdads Sing, Normal People) and Glen Powell (Anyone But You, Top Gun: Maverick) as opposing forces who come together to…

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We cannot express how wonderful it is to see the badass icon herself, Michelle Yeoh, conquering one beloved franchise after another. And, absolutely KILLING IT in genre work, as well as other films and projects. Most Westerners were introduced to her through the landmark cinematic event, “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” as well as the 007 installment, “Tomorrow Never Dies” alongside Pierce Brosnan, Terri Hatcher, and Jonathan Pryce. She most recently won an Oscar for her powerhouse turn in “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” and hasn’t slowed down since. Her “Star Trek: Discovery” character will lead the upcoming Paramount+ spinoff “Section…

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This just in- Vin Diesel’s passion project “Riddick” is finally getting another chapter. After years of teases and development hell, “Furya” will start filming later this year. The story reportedly will see Riddick finally returning to his homeworld, finding other Furyians fighting new monsters in landscape he hardly recognizes. Writer David Twohy is back for this outing, and will direct. It will start filming in August of this year in Europe. This story is developing…

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It’s finally here- our first look at NEW Superman David Corenswet all suited up in the cape. The film will star David Corenswet as Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicolas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, Terence Rosemore as Otis, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olson, Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho, Edi Gathegi as Mr. Terrific, Isabella Merced as Hawkgirl, María Gabriela De Faría as The Engineer, Wendell Pierce as Daily Planet editor Perry White, Prutti Taylor Vince as Jonathan Kent, and Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner/Green Lantern.Gunn wrote the script, and is directing. “Superman” currently has a release date of July 11th, 2025.

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We are very sorry to report the news that British actor Bernard Hill, best known by generations of audiences as Théoden, King of Rohan in “The Lord of the Rings” saga, has passed away. He also starred as doomed Captain Edward Smith in James Cameron’s “Titanic.”Hill was a stable of UK television, earning acclaim across several miniseries, including the BAFTA-winning “Boys from the Blackstuff.”His passing was confirmed by his longtime agent, Lou Coulson.We have to share one of our favorite convention moments ever where an attendee, dressed as Aragorn, got Hill to draw swords with him. Hill was 79. “LoTR”…

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“It can’t rain all the time.”One of those classic lines that set the little black hearts of many a proto goth pitter pattering 30 years ago. While James O’Barr’s “The Crow” graphic novel wasn’t for everyone, the resulting film from director Alex Proyas has remained a cinematic touchstone. From iconography to one of the best soundtracks of the era, its one of those movies you either love, or you LOVE. “The Crow” is returning to theaters for the landmark anniversary, at select Cinemark locations on May 29th and 30th. Not only will you get to see the late Brandon Lee…

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This just in-you know that thing we all judge Hollywood for about there being no new ideas? What if we told you one major studio is looking to reboot a fairly high-profile series, merely 6 years after it ended? Okay sure, this isn’t as bad as the “Resident Evil” reboot timeline, but it ain’t great. “The Maze Runner” is reportedly being eyed for a hard reboot, with Jack Paglen penning the script. There really isn’t much to go on yet, but 20th Century Studios seems keen to do this. The original film trilogy took its cues from James Dashner’s “The…

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If you’re anything like me, you’re already running out of space on your display shelf for themed nerdy mugs. Considering just how many fandoms Beeline Creative’s Geeki Tikis line covers, I’m surprised I don’t have MORE, honestly. This brings us to 2024’s special releases for the unofficial “Star Wars” holiday, May the 4th. PRINCESS LEIA MUG The ongoing joke in my house is that I’m not allowed to get more mugs UNLESS a new Princess Leia comes out. Because OF COURSE I’m going to get that. Enter the Special Edition Artist Series by Paul Briggs mug available for pre-order now!…

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While we don’t have a lot of information, we do know that Mattel’s upcoming live-action “Masters of the Universe” film has a release date. Amazon MGM has dated it for summer of 2026. There also isn’t like…you know…a cast yet. BUT, we do know Travis Knight (“Bumblebee”) will be helming, from a script by “Kubo and the Two Strings” writer Chris Butler.  An early logline for the film reads:“10-year-old Prince Adam who crashed to Earth in a spaceship and was separated from his magical Power Sword—the only link to his home on Eternia. After tracking it down almost two decades…

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Greetings, programs!We are DELIGHTED to share the news that Flynn Lives! Jeff Bridges will be returning for the third “Tron” film, which is currently in production. “I’m heading off this Saturday to play a part in the third installment of the ‘Tron’ story,” Bridges said. “Jared Leto is the star of this third one. I’m really anxious to work with him. I’ve admired his work.” “I didn’t like the way I looked in it,” Bridges said. “I felt like I looked more like Bill Maher than myself. It was kind of bizarre.” He also said “there’s going to be even…

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