Author: Mary Anne Butler

Mary Anne Butler (Mab) got her start in album reviews and live concert coverage for a nationally published (print) music magazine as a teenager. She eventually transitioned to online media, writing for such sites as UGO/IGN, ComicsOnline, Geek Magazine, Ace of Geeks, Aggressive Comix (Editor-in-Chief), Bleeding Cool (News Editor), Nerdbot (as Editor-In-Chief), and now [Bad]Influencers, where she is Editor-in-Chief. Over the past 15 years, she’s built a well-known 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. She also produces award-winning immersive events, including Wasteland Weekend and Neotropolis.

Whatever happens, happens. Mondo has just revealed a new super limited edition figure, a 1/8th scale of everyone’s space cowboy bounty hunter, Spike Spiegel! From the announcement: Introducing our COWBOY BEBOP – Spike Spiegel 1/8 Scale Figure, a deluxe tribute to our favorite Swimming Bird complete with a bounty of essential accessories, including swappable hands, portraits, weapons and figure stand. Restricted to just 1000 units, this Limited Edition Variant is our ultimate Spike collectible, with exclusive extras like additional portraits, a wired soft goods trench coat and Ein! We were honored for the opportunity to work directly with the studio to…

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This just in- shocking no one paying attention to the world-wide box office recently, it should come as zero surprise that Disney is already at work on a sequel to the recent and highly successful live-action “Lilo & Stitch.” While some Disney purists didn’t like the major story changes of the film, the nearly $1 billion global take ($920 million at the time of this writing) says a lot. You can see the official announcement about the sequel below.

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THIS JUST IN- Denis Villeneuve is the pick to direct the next James Bond film for Amazon MGM Studios. Villeneuve will also serve as executive producer, alongside partner Tanya Lapointe, as well as Amy Pascal and David Heyman.“Some of my earliest movie-going memories are connected to 007. I grew up watching James Bond films with my father, ever since ‘Dr. No’ with Sean Connery. I’m a die-hard Bond fan. To me, he’s sacred territory,” Villeneuve said. “I intend to honor the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come. This is a massive responsibility, but also, incredibly…

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We want to start by saying this is a very, very interesting idea. Looking at the great Mel Brooks’ body of work, it’s hard to name another filmmaker with comedies so instantly quotable and timeless. (Okay, yes, “Blazing Saddles” is one of those flicks that maybe doesn’t connect with modern audiences like it did during it’s release.) But a prequel? To “Young Frankenstein?!” From the “What We Do In The Shadows” folks, with Brooks producing? We’re sitting forward in our seats in anticipation. According to reports, a pilot order is “close” for a potential series at FX. Stefani Robinson would…

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This just in-legendary writer Aaron Sorkin is apparently working on a new chapter for his Oscar-winning film, “The Social Network” for Sony Pictures. While not a straight sequel, this project will reportedly be a “continuation” of the world of Facebook following the end of the first film. Todd Black, Peter Rice, Sorkin, and Stuart Besser will produce.David Fincher directed “The Social Network,” which starred Jesse Eisenberg as Facebook / Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg. Sources indicate the 2020 election, as well as January 6th, will be touched upon, as well as Facebook’s effect on teens, preteens, violence and countries outside the…

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We are SO excited for Marvel Studios’ upcoming film “The Fantastic Four: First Steps.” Welcoming the First Family of Marvel Comics into the MCU is something we didn’t think would happen. Especially with a cast this good! Pedro Pascal (“The Last of Us“) plays Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby (“The Crown,” “Mission: Impossible“) is Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn (“Stranger Things,” “Gladiator II“) is Johnny Storm/Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach (“The Bear“) is Ben Grimm/The Thing. Julia Garner (“Ozark,” “The Americans“) is playing Shalla Bal/The Silver Surfer. Paul Walter Hauser (“Blackbird“) was also added to the cast, but his role is also being kept underwraps. John Malkovich (“Billions,” “The New Look“) is playing…

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It’s about damn time. 2000AD is no stranger to adaptations of their iconic comics. But, it has been a long while since we’ve had any news about any of the long-gestating projects from Rebellion Studios. Like the “Judge Dredd” continuation/sequel/prequel “Mega-City One,” which may have been another casualty of the pandemic. Writer/director Duncan Jones (“Moon,” “Mute”) has also been working on a project inspired by another iconic 2000AD character, and we FINALLY have some images from the finished film. We’re talking of course about “Rogue Trooper.” Last year, Jones confirmed the cast for his animated take on the comic book,…

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This just in- some big casting news for Chad Stahelski’s long-gestating “Highlander” film starring Henry Cavill. Oscar winning actor Russell Crowe has been added to the cast!Crowe played Jor-El alongside Cavill’s Kal-El (aka Superman, aka Clark Kent) in 2013’s “Man of Steel,” and we honestly can’t wait to see them together again. We don’t know in what role yet, but thanks to our friends over at Collider for sharing the news. This story is developing…

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June 20th marks a special day for fans of Steven Spielberg’s enduring “Jaws.” It was in the summer of 1975 when the world was introduced to the very first film to be called a ‘blockbuster.’ As part of the celebrations planned for this monumental 50th anniversary, our friends at the number one “Jaws” fansite The Daily Jaws have a special interview series launching today! In total, the interview series will be a whopping 50 episodes.The first five episodes, which release today, feature Simon Pegg (“Star Trek,” “Mission: Impossible” series), Jack Quaid (“The Boys”), special effects legend Greg Nicotero, Dermot O’Leary,…

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As you may have guessed, “Jaws” is one of our favorite movies around here. June 20th actually marks the 50th anniversary of the first blockbuster releasing. Lots of companies are getting in on the celebration, Universal Studios parks have all new menus, merchandise, and even a meet and greet with Chief Brody and Captain Quint himself! But one of our favorite things (so far) has to be this adorable Orca set from TUBBZ. The Orca (complete with yellow barrels!) comes with four additional rubber ducks in the guise of Chief Brody, Captain Quint, Hooper, and even Bruce! Perhaps the best…

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