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.

Iconic company Krispy Kreme has partnered with streaming giant Hulu to release a new line of themed doughnuts. This collection of confections brings together classic movie theater snacks with those delicious treats for the Movie Snacks Collection. Caramel Popcorn Doughnut – An unglazed doughnut, filled with caramel popcorn flavored Kreme™, dipped in white icing and caramel popcorn, topped with red icing drizzles. Candy Double Feature Doughnut – An Original Glazed® doughnut dipped in white icing, topped with milk chocolate candy pieces and mini chocolate chips and drizzled with chocolate flavored icing. Blue Raspberry Slush Doughnut – An Original Glazed® doughnut dipped in blue…

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We are incredibly excited to see Sir Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film “The Odyssey.” It will take it’s cues from the classic epic from Homer, and what a cast! While we don’t know all the particulars of who everyone will be playing, we know at least one confirmation. Yes, Matt Damon will play Odysseus. He’ll be joined by Tom Holland, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Elliot Page, Anne Hathaway, Jon Bernthal, Charlize Theron, and more. The film is currently in production, and is reportedly filming in several believed to be real-world locations of the King of Ithaca’s adventures. Universal Pictures’ “The Odyssey” is…

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This just in- it would appear Potsy Ponciroli (“Old Henry”) has been tapped by Warner Bros. Pictures to tackle a screenplay for the upcoming sequel to “The Goonies.” News about a sequel came in January, when word of a “The Goonies” ‘treatment’ from the original film’s screenwriter Chris Columbus hit the trades. Steven Spielberg, Kristie Macosko Krieger, and Holly Bario will produce for Amblin Entertainment. Columbus and Lauren Shuler Donner (wife of the late directing great Richard Donner) will executive produce.It is possible we’ll be seeing the return of Josh Brolin, Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan, Sean Austin, Corey Feldman,…

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We have some questions about the “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” news we got this morning. While the information does come directly from the studio behind the impressive series, word of a time jump gives us pause. Obviously there is a lot of history within middle-Earth to cover, some of which we’re likely never to see on screen. But diving directly in the middle of the war between Sauron and the Elves? Just like….first episode, BAM, we’re several years later, and well into the War of the Last Alliance? …okay, that’s a choice. “Jumping forward several…

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We are happy (and as usual, shocked) to reveal the 2025 nominations for artists and bands to join the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. As a reminder, to be considered for nomination, the artist/band MUST be at least 25 years past their first commercial release. The 2025 Nominations (in no particular order): BAD COMPANY THE BLACK CROWES MARIAH CAREYCHUBBY CHECKERJOE COCKERBILLY IDOLJOY DIVISION/NEW ORDERCYNDI LAUPERMANÁOASISOUTKASTPHISHSOUNDGARDENTHE WHITE STRIPES You can vote for who you think should be inducted here.We’ll let you know when the official 2025 Rock Hall class gets revealed.

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The live-action “How to Train Your Dragon” remake is written, directed, and produced by Dean DeBlois, who also directed the original animated trilogy. This film will follow the adventures of Hiccup (Mason Thames) as he befriends a rare Night Fury dragon named Toothless. The unlikely pair set out to create a bond between Vikings and dragons.DeBlois recently said they barely changed the script for the live-action remake, which is both a relief and begs the question…why remake it at all then? “How to Train Your Dragon” also stars Nico Parker as Astrid, Julian Dennison as Fishlegs, Gabriel Howell as Snotlout, Bronwyn James as Ruffnut, and Harry Trevaldwy as Tuffnut. Nick Frost will reprise…

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“The Wheel of Time” tells the story of a man destined to face the Dark One and save the world – or destroy it. In Season 3, as threats against the Light are multiplying, Moiraine Damodred (Rosamund Pike) and Rand al’Thor (Josha Stradowski) embark on a perilous journey to the Aiel Waste to uncover the true fate of the Dragon Reborn. With the Forsaken in hot pursuit and Rand’s corrupted power growing stronger, Moraine must prevent the Dragon from turning Dark… no matter the cost. Animated spinoff film “The White Tower” still doesn’t have any production updates since announcing Jay Oliva as…

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This just in- Morena Baccarin and Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson have joined Travis Knight’s upcoming “He-Man and the Masters of the Universe” live-action film. Baccarin, who is no stranger to genre projects having starred in the “Deadpool” franchise as well as “Gotham” and “Firefly,” will be playing Sorceress. Jóhannesson, who played Olaf Haraldsson in “Vikings: Valhalla,” will be playing Fisto!Nicholas Galitzine will star as Prince Adam / He-Man, Alison Brie will play Evil-Lyn, Camila Mendes will play Teela, and Idris Elba will play Teela’s father, Man-at-Arms. Sam C. Wilson will play Trap Jaw, Kojo Attah will play Tri-Klops, and Hafthor Bjornsson will play Goat Man. James Purefoy will play King Randor, and Charlotte…

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That thing when you say out loud “I really don’t need any more Loungefly backpacks, UNLESS….” Or is that just an us thing? Either way, you’ve GOT to see their brand new exclusive to Universal Studios theme park locations and a certain UK comic book shop. Inspired by the seminal 1999 film “The Mummy” starring Oscar winner Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weiss, this almost full-sized backpack recreates the iconic Book of the Dead which resurrects undead priest Imhotep (Arnold Vosloo). This amazing release is only available at Universal Studios Orlando, Universal Studios Hollywood, and Get Ready Comics in the UK.…

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