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 are so excited and delighted to not only share the news that iconic Scottish singer/songwriter/humanitarian Annie Lennox is behind the “Outlander” season 8 “Skye Boat Song” theme, but also to share the full opening credits with you! “For the eighth and final season, there was only one singer I hoped to work with to craft a satisfying conclusion to this musical arc: the legendary Annie Lennox,” Emmy winning composer Bear McCreary (“Battlestar Galactica,” “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power”) said. “I was delighted that Annie recognized the depth of the series’ narrative and channeled that into her…

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We are very sorry to share the news of the passing of Gil Gerard. He was probably most well-known for his role in the iconic series “Buck Rogers in the 25th Century.” The news was shared by his wife, Janet Gerard. “Early this morning Gil – my soulmate – lost his fight with a rare and viciously aggressive form of cancer,” Jill shared on Facebook. “From the moment when we knew something was wrong to his death this morning was only days. No matter how many years I got to spend with him it would have ever been enough. Hold…

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Season 2 of Prime Video’s “Fallout” is releasing slightly earlier tomorrow, December 16th. A new post from the show’s official social medias confirms a 6pm (Pacific) premiere! The news came in the guise of a snowglobe on the Sphere in Las Vegas, featuring tableaus from the show. The series stars Ella Purnell as Lucy MacLean, Walton Goggins as The Ghoul / Cooper Howard, Aaron Moten as Maximus, Kyle MacLachlan as Hank MacLean, Moisés Arias as Norm MacLean, Leslie Uggams as Betty Pearson, and Frances Turner as Barb Howard. They’ll be joined by returning cast Xelia Mendes-Jones as Brotherhood Scribe Dane, Zach Cherry as Vault 33 Councillor Woody Thomas, Dave…

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We are so very sorry to report the news that legendary director Rob Reiner, along with his wife Michelle, have passed away.The situation is one that we would describe as…ongoing, as well as horrific. Rob and his wife were found in their home, victims of a knife attack. Nick Reiner, Rob and Michelle’s son, was arrested by the LAPD, and charged with murder. Original reports indicated he was being held with a $4 million bail, but he is now being held without bail. “The investigation further revealed that Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of Robert and Michele Reiner, was responsible…

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We knew it was always possible, but it sounds like Marvel Studios’ upcoming “Avengers: Doomsday” will have some kind of trailer next week. Not only will there be a trailer, there could possibly be up to four different trailers. Various Hollywood sources indicate the teaser/trailer whatever it is will show before James Cameron’s “Avatar: Fire and Ash.” The same sources claim the 3 or 4 “Doomsday” trailers will show for the next four weeks, one new one per week. No word on the likelihood of this, but stranger things have happened. The cast for “Avengers: Doomsday” includes (but is not…

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This morning, Warner Bros. Pictures comic arm DC Studios released the first teaser for their upcoming live action “Supergirl” film. Milly Alcock (“House of the Dragon”) stars in the dual role of Supergirl/Kara Zor-El, cousin of David Corenswet’s Superman/Kal El/Clark Kent. Craig Gillespie (“Cruella,” “I, Tonya”) directs the film from a screenplay by Ana Nogueira (“The Vampire Diaries”). When an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an epic, interstellar journey of vengeance and justice. Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, and Jason Momoa…

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Sounds like production on the third season of Prime Video’s “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” has officially wrapped! We know this because of a few things, chief among them this video posted by the show’s official social media accounts. Jamie Campbell Bower, who “Stranger Things” fans will know best as Henry / Vecna, introduces the video. We see Amazon MGM’s Shepparton Studios in the UK, flashes of the Great Hall of Prince Durin IV (Owain Arthur), and other characters from the series. While we don’t know who Campbell Bower is playing yet, the two most likely…

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We finally have a teaser for season 2 of Netflix’s live-action “Avatar: The Last Airbender!” Obviously it’s been awhile since we’ve seen the GAang, and the first looks really cement that. The series follows Aang, the young Avatar, as he learns to master the four elements (Water, Earth, Fire, Air) to restore balance to a world threatened by the terrifying Fire Nation. In season 2, after a bittersweet victory saving the Northern Water Tribe from the invading Fire Nation, Aang (Gordon Cormier), Katara (Kiawentiio Tarbell), and Sokka (Ian Ousley) regroup and set off on a mission to convince the elusive…

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It ain’t over yet. Paramount have swooped in to try to win the bid for Warner Bros. Discovery from Netflix. CEO David Ellison detailed the hostile takeover bid, claiming an offer of $108.4 billion in cash, which is $17.6 billion more than what Netflix offered. Paramount’s offer includes $24 billion from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Abu Dhabi wealth funds (which was not originally disclosed), as well as Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners, RedBird Capitol, and the Ellison family. “We love the movie and entertainment business,” Ellison said. “We believe deeply in its future, and we want to help preserve and strengthen…

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