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.

Yes, we’ve been talking A LOT about Netflix’s live-action adaptation of the beloved animated series, “Avatar: The Last Airbender.” This project has been a long time in the making. And it’ll be great to finally have a live-action adaptation of the show. Because there wasn’t one before. Not a single one. Nope. Never. We digress- during Netflix’s GeekedWeek, the first teaser trailer was released, and BOYHOWDY was it great. Some definite surprises, like the inclusion of Suki (Maria Zhang) and the Kyoshi warriors! There were also some pretty important locations showcased, like Omashu in the Earth Kingdom, and Avatar Roku’s…

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At long last, the first teaser for Netflix’s upcoming live-action adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” is here!! We got the official poster yesterday, and it was just enough to get us ready for today’s trailer reveal. Gordon Cormier is playing Aang, KIAWENTIIO is Katara, IAN OUSLEY is Sokka, and DALLAS LIU (he/him) is Zuko. Daniel Dae Kim plays Fire Lord Ozai, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee is General Iroh, Ken Leung is Commander Zhao, and Elizabeth Yu is Princess Azula, and Dallas Liu is Prince Zuko. You can read more about the cast here. “Avatar: The Last Airbender” the original animated series (as well as “The Legend of Korra“) is streaming now on Netflix. The live-action series hits Netflix February…

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Netflix released the first trailer for their all new animated film, “Ultraman: Rising.”Ultraman has been fighting kaiju for more than 50 years, but you’ve never seen him like this. The Japanese hero is coming to Netflix in a new animated film, “Ultraman: Rising,” and you won’t believe who he’s bringing along. After decades of Ultramanappearances, beginning with the original 1966 television series created by Eiji Tsuburaya and Tetsuo Kinjo, the film introduces an all-new Ultraman: baseball star Ken Sato. Like previous entries, “Ultraman: Rising” follows a seemingly average young man who has the ability to transform into a gigantic superhero.…

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This just in-after 118 days, SAG-AFTRA has reportedly reached a tentative deal with the AMPTP. Additional details are coming as this story is developing. SAG-AFTRA TV/Theatrical Committee approved the agreement in a unanimous vote on Wednesday, SAG-AFTRA announced. The strike will end at 12:01 am Thursday. The deal will go to the union’s national board on Friday for approval.A statement from SAG-AFTRA reads as follows: We are thrilled & proud to tell you that today your TV/Theatrical Negotiating Committee voted unanimously to approve a tentative agreement with the AMPTP.  As of 12:01 a.m. PT on Nov. 9, our strike is officially…

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We are DELIGHTED to share the new poster for Netflix’s upcoming live-action “Avatar: The Last Airbender” series! We’ve been waiting for what feels like YEARS for this show to happen, and we’re really, REALLY hopeful. The poster alone is the stuff of fans’ dreams! Just…look at Appa! And Momo! Gordon Cormier is playing Aang, KIAWENTIIO is Katara, IAN OUSLEY is Sokka, and DALLAS LIU (he/him) is Zuko. Daniel Dae Kim plays Fire Lord Ozai, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee is General Iroh, Ken Leung is Commander Zhao, and Elizabeth Yu is Princess Azula, and Dallas Liu is Prince Zuko.You can read more about the cast here.We’re expecting a trailer in the next two days, as Netflix is celebrating GeekedWeek!…

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Paramount Pictures has finally released a trailer for their upcoming feature film adaptation of “Mean Girls” the musical! Obviously based on the 2004 film “Mean Girls,” the musical version took Broadway by storm, getting nominated for pretty much all the major awards (of which it won exactly zero). New student Cady Heron (Angourie Rice) is welcomed into the top of the social food chain by the elite group of popular girls called “The Plastics,” ruled by the conniving queen bee Regina George (Reneé Rapp) and her minions Gretchen (Bebe Wood) and Karen (Avantika). However, when Cady makes the major misstep…

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This just in-After years of rumors and stalls, it would appear an honest to goodness live-action “The Legend of Zelda” project is happening. It will reportedly be a feature film, from the hands of director Wes Ball. Best known for his work on “The Maze Runner” films, Ball’s next big flick will be 20th Century Studios’ “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.”Sony Pictures will distribute the film, with Nintendo and Avi Arad/Arad Productions, Inc. producing.This story is developing…

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Yes, we love Geeki Tiki around here. The artistry of the classic tiki style, the amount of fandoms now represented. And also a great item to house your favorite beverage. Or, let’s be honest- sometimes flowers. The company has just unveiled their next collection, which is a 4-piece tribute to one of our favorite classic Disney animated films, “Alice in Wonderland.”The collection includes a beautiful blue and white Alice, purple and white Cheshire Cat, Queen of Hearts, and green and white Mad Hatter. Pre-orders will go live on November 7th at 10am (PST) on Toynk’s website here.

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The last of the Zack Snyder-influenced DCEU films is finally getting released this year. James Wan’s “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” has had it’s fair share of setbacks and delays. Mostly stemming from the pandemic, but more still from a gunshy Warner Bros. Pictures. As part of the promotional rollout for the sequel, star Jason Momoa will return to host “Saturday Night Live” on November 18th. The last time he hosted was back in 2018, which oddly enough was also to promote the Justice League founding member film. The infamous Elf on a Shelf skit was a highlight from the…

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