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.

Filmed and directed by Glen Milner, the “Hideo Kojima: Connecting Worlds” documentary film finally has a streaming home. A project that aims to “take you on a journey into the creative mind of the most iconic video game creator in the world.” Widely regarded as the first auteur of video games, this visually captivating documentary gives a rare insight into Hideo Kojima’s creative process as he launches his own independent studio. Featuring contributions from visionary artists such as Guillermo del Toro, Nicholas Winding Refn, Grimes, Dr. George Miller (“Mad Max” franchise), Norman Reedus, Woodkid, Chvrches, and many others, this thoughtful…

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Man, Keanu Reeves just can’t catch a break. As reported, one of the nicest guys currently working in Hollywood and beyond, the “John Wick” actor has experienced his fair share of not great experiences. Stalkers, threats, the works- but this time, it was another burglary. Thieves broke into Reeves’ LA home this past week, twice in the same day! According to the LAPD, they were called to the residence around 7pm on December 6th to investigate an attempted break-in. They reportedly didn’t find anyone or anything of note. But then, they were called again around 1am December 7th because a…

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A long-gestating lawsuit between Marvel and the estate of legendary artist Steve Ditko has finally settled. While Ditko created many an established character for the comics giant, two characters of note were the focal point of this lawsuit. We’re talking of course about Spider-Man and Doctor Strange. Back in 2021, Marvel was informed about a termination of character (and story) copywrite from the likes of Larry Lieber, as well as the estates of Gene Colan, Steve Ditko, Don Heck, and Don Rico. Considering this was the majority of the main Avengers (characters like Thor, Hulk, Iron Man, Captain America and…

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Two action starts, both alike is badassery. Well….personally we think one of them is way more badass than the other, but that’s debatable. We’re talking of course about Daniel Craig, who played James Bond across 5 films as well as Benoit Blanc in 2 films, and the one and only Charlize Theron. She’s won an Oscar, she’s been a spy, an ageless assassin, an evil queen, and of course, Furiosa. The pair are reportedly teaming up for what is being described as a “heist thriller,” which sparked a bidding war amongst studios. Rightly so, really. Sounds like Apple Original Films…

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One of the standouts for us during the 2023 Game Awards was Arkane Lyon’s upcoming “Marvel’s Blade.” Are we…maybe getting it before the Marvel Studios’ “Blade?” Possibly? Eric Brooks is the legendary Daywalker, half-man, half-vampire torn between the warm society of the living and the rushing power of the undead. From Bethesda and Arkane Lyon, the studio that brought you Dishonored and “DEATHLOOP”, Marvel’s Blade is a mature, single-player, third-person game set in the heart of Paris, now in development in collaboration with Marvel Games.The MCU film “Blade” currently has a release date of November 7th, 2025.Check out the announcement…

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“God of War Ragnarök Valhalla” will be a FREE DLC, coming December 12th 2023!!!We’ve been waiting for this one for SO. LONG. Embark with Kratos to Valhalla on a deeply personal and reflective journey towards a future he never thought possible. Master challenges of mind and body on an unraveling adventure that blends the beloved combat from God of War Ragnarök with brand new elements inspired by the roguelite genre. Developed by Santa Monica Studio for PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5 consoles – free to download from PlayStation™Store. God of War Ragnarök base game required (sold separately). Available December 12th, 2023 at…

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Ah yes, The Game Awards! The annual celebration of the best in gaming across various platforms. Much like the Super Bowl, the Game Awards is often one-stop shopping for trailers and teases of upcoming projects. Pick any year, and chances are an anticipated title had some kind of news dropped during the ceremony.One of the biggest for this year was “Grand Theft Auto VI,” which we already got one trailer for. As usual, something Hiedo Kojima posted ahead of the ceremony has folks buzzing. Maybe “Death Stranding 2” or whatever those other super secret projects are he’s been teasing for…

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We are delighted to share the first look at filmmaker Alex Garland’s next film, “Civil War” for A24. No one really knows what this particular project is about, and we kind of like it better that way, honestly. Things we do know: Kirsten Dunst and Wagner Moura star, as well as Cailee Spaeny, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Sonoya Mizuno, and Karl Glusman, who have previously worked with Garland.Yes, any new Alex Garland project is exciting, we’re still REALLY hoping for another “Dredd” someday. Not to mention, the highly anticipated “28 Years Later.” A trailer for “Civil War” is expected sometime next…

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We’ve seen Tim Allen called many things by many people, but not necessarily this particular descriptor by a Disney project co-star. Allen has been a fairly controversial personality for the House of Mouse, and has always been outspoken about his various feelings about politics, religion, and entertainment. Turns out, he was NOT a jolly old soul to work with, says one “The Santa Clauses” co-star. The series is a continuation of the films Allen starred in, where Scott Calvin inadvertently becomes the new Santa. The first movie was so popular, it spawned two sequels, and eventually the Disney+ series. Actress…

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A third “Tron” film is FINALLY on the grid [horizon], and we have a pretty promising update. Director Joachim Ronning (“Pirates of the Caribbean”) is helming “Tron: Ares,” which will star Jared Leto (who is also producing), Cameron Monaghan (“Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Survivor”), Evan Peters, Greta Lee (“Past Lives“), and Jodie Turner-Smith (“Queen and Slim”).Ronning actually posted a photo of a table read, which happened earlier today!”WE ARE BACK! And I’m so happy to see you all made it through the break,” the post reads. “Thank you for riding it out. I can’t wait to start shooting a movie with you…

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