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.

THIS JUST IN- News 90s kids will LOVE!! Oscar winner Brendan Fraser will be reuniting with co-star Rachel Weisz for a new “The Mummy!” The pair played Rick O’Connell and Evelyn Carnahan O’ Connell (respectively) in 1999’s “The Mummy,” and 2001’s “The Mummy Returns.” (Fraser reprised his role in “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor,” Weisz didn’t.) Original film producer Sean Daniel, who produced the previous films with his late partner James Jacks, is also returning for this project. Radio Silence, the filmmaking team of Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, will direct for Universal Pictures. David Coggeshall is writing the…

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We’re still not sure how we feel about “Sesame Street” getting picked up by Netflix. The PBS perennial had previously been hosted by HBO, which was the first time in the franchise’s history it was housed on a pay-for service. There was a time when “Sesame Street” was an important teaching tool for children across the world. Of course, this was before the advent of smartphones and even internet in every home, but it’s cultural impact should never be ignored. The series has a new home at Netflix, and the streaming giant released a trailer for the upcoming season. “Season…

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Ryan Murphy’s perennial franchise “American Horror Story” is returning for a 13th season. We know what you’re asking, because us too. How the hell has THAT show had 13 seasons?! Oh, that’s NOT your question? Maybe you’re wondering about the cast? Well, we’ve got that news, too! In a post shared to Murphy’s production company account, the cast for season 13 was revealed. Expect to see returning regulars Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Gabourey Sidibe, Leslie Grossman, and Jessica Lange.And, new for this season- multi Grammy winning artist Ariana Grande. No word on…

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The end for Netflix’s “Stranger Things” is almost here, and the streaming giant has released a new trailer for the 5th and final season of the series. The fall of 1987. Hawkins is scarred by the opening of the Rifts, and our heroes are united by a single goal: find and kill Vecna. But he has vanished — his whereabouts and plans unknown. Complicating their mission, the government has placed the town under military quarantine and intensified its hunt for Eleven, forcing her back into hiding. As the anniversary of Will’s disappearance approaches, so does a heavy, familiar dread. The…

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This just in- Legendary Pictures is tapping into another classic science fiction franchise for a whole new audience. According to reports, the studio is eyeing the return of space hero Buck Rogers. Zeb Wells, who wrote the record-breaking Marvel Studios’ flick “Deadpool VS Wolverine,” is penning the script for a “Buck Rogers” film. The character was first introduced in 1928 in “Armageddon 2419 A.D.,” a novella by Philip Francis Nowlan. In the 70s,  Gil Gerard starred across two seasons of NBC’s “Buck Rogers.” Back in 2017, there was a heated fight for the rights to the character and franchise. Following…

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This just in-an official Bundy family reunion has been announced for 2026. No, it’s not a revival or a reboot of “Married…with Children.” But it IS a reunion of the original cast for a worthy cause. Ed O’Neill, Katey Sagal, Christina Applegate, and David Faustino are coming together to raise money for the Race to Erase MS organization. Attendees of An Evening with The Bundys: The Married with Children Cast Reunion “can expect never-before-heard stories, rare behind-the-scenes moments, and plenty of laughs as the Bundys relive their most outrageous and iconic memories together.”  The show originally ran for an impressive 11 seasons, from April 1987 to…

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Two bits of news from the world of “Doctor Who.” The first isn’t great, but has a silver lining. The second is more of a positive note, but won’t make you forget the first thing. Disney+ is ending their official partnership with long-running science fiction children’s series “Doctor Who” after the premiere of spinoff “The War Between the Land and the Sea.” BUT, following that, the BBC will pick up the franchise again. And, Russell T. Davies is working on writing an all-new Christmas special for the series that’ll air in 2026. “We’d like to thank Disney+ for being terrific…

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This is the big question we’re asking ourselves after a deleted scene from Disney’s “Tron: Ares” popped up online. In case you missed the big discourse, with an estimated budget of $347.5 million, “Ares” is being viewed as a HUGE bomb, as it’s grossed about $160 million. Why, though? Why would such a beloved franchise’s return with incredible visuals and an even better score (from Nine Inch Nails) not be a hit? The easy answer, as we predicted since his involvement’s announcement), is Oscar winner Jared Leto. A controversial (look up the numerous allegations against the actor) yet still bafflingly…

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Happy Fallout Day, everyone!Bethesda really rolled out the dusty Vault-Tec carpet for this year’s event. There were announcements about anniversary editions for “Fallout: 4” and “Fallout: New Vegas,” as well as confirmation that YES, Fallout is at long last coming to the Nintendo Switch in 2026. There was also a trailer for the upcoming update for “Fallout: 76”- Burning Springs! Walton Goggins will be voicing The Ghoul in the expansion, which looks pretty awesome.

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This morning, Netflix revealed plans to develop one of the sweethearts of the tabletop gaming world into multiple series. We’re kind of surprised, honestly. It’s “Catan!” “Hold on to your sheep. The world of CATAN, based on Klaus Teuber’s beloved board game, is coming to Netflix,” the announcement read. “The world at the heart of this global phenomenon will be brought to life for the first time across film, series, and unscripted — including live-action and animation.”Not much is known about the project(s) yet, but we’ll let you know what we hear about this and other news.

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