11th Aug2020

Cinema Geeks – Episode 187: The Top 10 Sci-Fi Films of the Decade (2010-2019)

by Phil Wheat

Here’s the latest episode of the Cinema Geeks podcast, part of the podcast roster here on Nerdly. If you haven’t heard the show yet, you can check out previous episodes right here, whilst we’ll be featuring each and every new episode as it premieres. Episode 187: The Top 10 Sci-Fi Films of the Decade (2010-2019) […]

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07th Nov2017

Preview: ‘For The Love of Sci-Fi’ Convention (2nd-3rd Dec 2017)

by Kevin Haldon

Well everyone, I hope you left some free time to take in one last convention in 2017. This is one you are not going to want to miss! For The Love of Sci-Fi is coming to you December the 2nd and 3rd at Manchester Bowlers Exhibition Center and this is one Pop Culture Convention you […]

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22nd Sep2017

Nerd Buy: Dorbz Sci-Fi Series

by Phil Wheat

Funko have announced a new range of Sci-Fi themed Dorbz, coming to UK stores in December: including Alien, Star Trek, Tron and more! Check them out below: Dorbz: Sci Fi Series – Alien Fox Entertainment’s classic films Alien is now joining Dorbz! The Dorbz’s Science Fiction series features the titular Alien from the Alien Franchise. […]

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03rd Nov2016

New poster for Chris Pratt’s latest sci-fi flick ‘Passengers’

by Phil Wheat

Starring Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt, Passengers sees two passengers onboard a spaceship transporting them to a new life on another planet. The trip takes a deadly turn when their hibernation pods mysteriously wake them 90 years before they reach their destination. As Jim and Aurora try to unravel the mystery behind the malfunction, they […]

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25th Jan2016

New images from scifi actioner ‘Rogue Warrior: Robot Fighter’

by Phil Wheat

Currently in production in the Salton Sea, Yuma, Arizona (same locations as Return of the jedi used), Rogue Warrior: Robot Fighter is described as “Star Wars meets Mad Max” about the overthrow of humanity by artificial intelligence. The film stars Tracey Birdsall (Loving), Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D’s Daz Crawford, and Star Trek III : The Search […]

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08th Nov2015

‘Doctor Who: 9×08 – The Zygon Inversion’ Review

by Paul Metcalf

Doctor Who annoys me, it is a show I love but it manages to disappoint me so much at times. Doctor Who: 9×08 – The Zygon Inversion at first raises many questions and feels like it is struggling to find its footing. Then with around twenty minutes to the end, becomes something very special for […]

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16th Sep2015

Talking In Circles: Episode 84 – Science Fiction Draft

by Phil Wheat

Talking in Circles is a pop culture talk show/podcast where hosts Dan, Greg, and Chuck wax poetic about comic books, movies, television shows, and pretty much anything else in geek culture. Come for the witty banter stay for the exciting games, hilarious skits, and “crazy but true” news stories. This week’s theme: Science Fiction! On […]

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20th Apr2015

New sci-fi feature ‘Robot Fighter’ takes to the dunes of Star Wars

by Phil Wheat

In the week that possibly the biggest teaser trailer of the year hits (for Star Wars: The Force Awakens), a new science-fiction film takes to the very same dunes featured in the classic Return of the Jedi – as actress and producer Tracey Birdsall’s new film Robot Fighter is currently lensing on many of the same […]

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02nd Jan2015

Crime Traveller: A Look Back at a Forgotten British Sci-Fi Gem

by Kat Wheat

It cannot be denied that America does straight-laced science-fiction, on the small screen, better than perhaps anyone. However, when it comes to offbeat and innovative interpretations of the genre, British television cannot be beaten. British science-fiction has a long and varied history within the genre that is respected by fans across the globe. Crime Traveller […]

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29th Dec2014

Competition: Win sci-fi film ‘Beyond’ on DVD

by Phil Wheat

For a brief moment in history, the world stood still. All eyes and minds focused on the skies and the colossal, unidentified object that was discovered on a collision course with Earth. Now, shrouded in mystery, the vast alien spacecraft looms ominously in sight above Northern Europe bringing with it an uncertain future. Amidst the […]

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22nd Dec2014

Syfy announce new sci-fi series ‘Dark Matter’

by Phil Wheat

Syfy today announced casting of the new acquired scripted series Dark Matter, which will feature Melissa O’Neil (Broadway production of Les Miserables), Marc Bendavid (Bitten), Anthony Lemke (White House Down), Alex Mallari Jr. (Robocop), Jodelle Ferland (Twilight), Roger Cross (The Strain) and Zoie Palmer (Lost Girl). In Dark Matter, the crew of a derelict spaceship is awakened from stasis […]

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15th Oct2014

Top 5: Sci-fi movies that have influenced pop culture

by Phil Wheat

Science fiction can be a polarising genre. Those who don’t absolutely love it are often hard to persuade to step within a mile of the cinema when there’s a sci-fi film on. Despite this, there have been a handful of sci-fi films which have reached such a classic status in their brilliance that even non-believers […]

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18th Oct2013

MCM announce October’s London Comic Con guest line-up

by Phil Wheat

MCM Expo/London Comic Con returns to ExCel London on 25th – 27th October. As well as hosting a galaxy of great sci-fi, movie, games, comics, anime and cosplay content, they’ve also got their usual huge line up of special guests – with more guests being added all the time! see www.mcmcomiccon.com for the latest London […]

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27th May2011

Book Review: The Lost Fleet – Victorious

by Jack Kirby

Written by Jack Campbell | Published by Titan Books Campbell ends his six-book series in fine form – Captain John Geary is one battle away from bringing the fleet home. All that stands in the way is a final Syndic ‘reserve’ flotilla. Given that this only takes up a very small section at the beginning […]

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18th Feb2011

Book Review: The Lost Fleet – Dauntless

by Jack Kirby

Written by Jack Campbell | Distributed by Titan Books The first novel in Jack Campbell’s Lost Fleet series begins strongly where other novels might end – in the aftermath of an enormous battle. The reader is thrown into the deep end and expected to catch up fairly quickly. We soon learn that Jack Geary, the […]

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