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.

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It’s always sad when a “Star Trek” series ends it’s run. Even more so when it feels like the show in question finally found it’s footing, right at the end. The last episode of “Star Trek: Discovery” hits Paramount+ this week, and a teaser has been released for it. The series stars Sonequa Martin-Green, Eve Harlow, Doug Jones, Mary Wiseman, Wilson Cruz, Anthony Rapp, David Ajala, Blu del Barrio), and Callum Keith Rennie. A synopsis for the finale “Life, Itself” has also been released: “Trapped inside a mysterious alien portal that defies familiar rules of time, space, and gravity, Captain…

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The great David Lynch is teasing something. We’re not sure what, we’re not sure why, but we DO know when. In a video posted to his official social media accounts this morning, the “Twin Peaks” creator has announced “Something is coming along. For you to see, and hear. And it will be coming along….on June five.”So….what do we think it is?! No, it won’t be anything “Dune” related, so don’t even say that.

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We are very sad to report the passing of a true legend in the music world. Richard M. Sherman, arguably best known for his decades of compositions for the Walt Disney Company, has passed away.The two-time Oscar winner wrote some of the most iconic pieces of Disney music, along with his brother Robert B. Sherman (who passed away in 2012). Just, you know, a few of the films Sherman had a hand in writing music for: “The Sword in the Stone,” “Mary Poppins,” “Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree,” “The Jungle Book,” “The Aristocats,” and “Bedknobs and Broomsticks.” Together, the Sherman brothers wrote over 200…

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One of the more anticipated sequels currently in the works is Tim Burton‘s long-gestating “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.” The film will see the return of pretty much the entire original cast (minus those who are no longer with us), including Michael Keaton, Catherine O’Hara, and Winona Ryder. Even composer Danny Elfman and costume designer Colleen Atwood are back, too!But of course new faces are joining the fun as well, including “Wednesday” star Jenna Ortega, Monica Bellucci, Justin Theroux, and Willem Dafoe. We know a few things about the characters. Ortega will play Astrid Deetz, daughter of Lydia Deetz (Ryder), granddaughter of Delia Deetz (O’Hara). This film apparently picks up decades after the original, with ‘a death in…

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Atomic Monster’s own James Wan (“The Conjuring,” “Aquaman”) is looking to reboot something. Not that big of a surprise considering how many of the popular franchises are getting the once-again treatment. But what IS kind of exciting about his particular plan is the direction he wants to go in. Classic tv series “The Munsters” has known it’s fair share of reboot attempts. There was a comedy attempt in 2017, Bryan Fuller’s doomed “Mockingbird Lane” series pilot, and more recently, Rob Zombie’s 2022 film. But this time, the take is going in a “darker” direction. Called “1313,” (the address of the…

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This just in- from “Star Trek: Picard” to Marvel Studios, Terry Matalas is boldly going forward with a new fandom-centric series. Matalas will reportedly takeover showrunning duties on the now resurrected series focused on Paul Bettany’s “Avengers” character Vision.We don’t know much more than Marvel eyeing a 2026 release for the show on Disney+. We’ll let you know what we hear about this and other news.

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The first official tease for Netflix’s “The Witcher” showing new Geralt Liam Hemsworth is here. As you’ll no doubt recall, original star Henry Cavill stepped away from the show. This morning, Netflix released a teaser, highlighting the change of guard. The Cast: Hemsworth (Geralt of Rivia), Anya Chalotra (Yennefer of Vengerberg), Freya Allan (Princess Cirilla of Cintra), Joey Batey (Jaskier), Laurence Fishburne (Regis) Eamon Farren (Cahir), Anna Shaffer (Triss Merigold), Mimî M Khayisa (Fringilla), Cassie Clare (Philippa), Mahesh Jadu (Vilgefortz), Meng’er Zhang (Milva), Graham McTavish (Dijkstra), Royce Pierreson (Istredd), Mecia Simson (Francesca), Sharlto Copley (Leo Bonhart), Danny Woodburn (Zoltan), Jeremy…

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A trailer for HBO’s upcoming three episode…series…about the famous and long-running Texas Renaissance Faire is leaving us puzzled. Seriously. What the hell did I just watch? The official synopsis reads: “For half a century, 86-year-old George Coulam, known to his employees as King George, has reigned with an iron fist over the Texas Renaissance Festival, the largest such faire in the world. He has power, as the elected mayor of the town he incorporated. He has glory, as the undisputed employer and self-proclaimed ruler of thousands. He has vast wealth, as the majority shareholder of the festival. Now, he is…

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This just in- Marvel Studios upcoming “X-Men” film has reportedly found it’s writer. Michael Lesslie, who penned “Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” for Lionsgate, will write the script. Thats….sort of all we know for sure so far. Chances are after “Deadpool & Wolverine” comes out in August, we’ll be able to make some additional guesses as to what we can expect. This story is developing…

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This just in-hot on the heels of news of Simon Kinberg wanting to lead a future “Star Trek” project for Paramount Studios, news from the tv side of the galaxy. The upcoming Starfleet Academy series will be lead by none other than Oscar winner Holly Hunter!! The series was officially ordered back in March. Current “Trek” sheppard Alex Kurtzman will co-showrun “Starfleet Academy” with Noga Landau. The official Star Trek website confirmed Hunter’s casting. “Admission is now open to Starfleet Academy! Explore the galaxy! Captain your destiny! For the first time in over a century, our campus will be re-opened to admit individuals…

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