30th Jun2017

Competition: Win Steven Seagal’s ‘End of a Gun’ on DVD

by Phil Wheat

To celebrate the release of End of a Gun – on DVD & Digital Download 10th July – we are giving away a DVD courtesy of Kaleidoscope Home Entertainment. Legendary action superstar Steven Seagal stars as a mall cop you wouldn’t want to mess with, in a lean and mean thriller that sees him going […]

30th Jun2017

First trailer for Aussie crime drama ‘Watch the Sunset’

by Kevin Haldon

Shot in just one take, BarrLipp Productions’ gritty crime drama Watch The Sunset follows an ex-bikie who is trying to reunite his broken family torn apart by his devastating drug addiction. Now “Shot in one take” doesn’t always work on the big screen and feels more suited for TV shows but I am always interested […]

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30th Jun2017

‘Death Pool’ Review

by Philip Rogers

Stars: Sara Malakul Lane, Randy Wayne, Shawn C. Phillips, Afton Jillian, James Cullen Bressack, Demetrius Stear, Karalynn Dunton, Kimberly Rebeca, Kelly Erin Decker, Rhett Wellington, Jessica Louise Long | Written and Directed by Jared Cohn Johnny Taylor (Randy Wayne) has spent most of his life in fear of water, after being traumatised as a child […]

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30th Jun2017

First look at the 2017 LEGO advent calendars

by Phil Wheat

Coming courtesy of PromoBricks here’s the official look at LEGO’s 2017 Advent Calendars: Star Wars, City, and Lego Friends… With the LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar, fans can look forward to a galaxy full of Christmas anticipation. The calendar contains 24 gifts for small rebels, Sith lords, scavengers, and other life forms. In addition to […]

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30th Jun2017

‘Okja’ Review

by Paul Metcalf

Stars: Tilda Swinton, Paul Dano, Seo-Hyun Ahn, Giancarlo Esposito, Jake Gyllenhaal, Jungeun Lee, Hee-Bong Byun, Shirley Henderson | Written and Directed by Bong Joon Ho In a world where we are running out of food and our population is increasing, finding an answer to the problem is something the world is working on. Okja shows […]

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30th Jun2017

Do you fear the ‘Curse of the Phantom Shadow’?

by Phil Wheat

Taking place in 1948, Curse of the Phantom Shadow is an homage to Dick Tracy, Batman, Radio Drama, Republic Movie Serials, and pulp magazines. Shot primarily in Las Vegas with two soundstage shoots in Las Vegas and one location shoot in Pahrump Nevada, This is a passion project six years in the making for writer/director […]

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30th Jun2017

Frightfest 2017 line-up announced – includes 64(!) films!

by Phil Wheat

Back in the heart of London’s West End for its 18th  ‘adults-only’ anniversary, the world renowned horror and fantasy film festival will take place at the Cineworld Leicester Square and The Prince Charles Cinema from Aug 24 – Aug 28 2017, taking over five screens to present 64 films including 20 World, 22 European and […]

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30th Jun2017

Namco Museum gets Nintendo Switch release date

by Phil Wheat

BANDAI NAMCO have announced that Namco Museum, the ultimate collection of beloved arcade games from the 80’s, is coming to the Nintendo Switch on July 28th… AND that the title will now also include Pac-Man Vs. as part of the multi-game line-up! A staple of a number of console generations (previous iterations have appeared on […]

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30th Jun2017

Digital Shorts: ‘Toby, The Secret Mine’ Review (PS4)

by Matthew Smail

In DIGITAL SHORTS we review some of the latest video games that are only available digitally (at least in the UK), in a short-form review format. In this edition we take a look at Toby, The Secret Mine – an indie game finally making an appearance on the PS4. Considering that Toby, The Secret Mine […]

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30th Jun2017

New poster, trailer & featurette for Netflix’s ‘Death Note’

by Phil Wheat

I’ll admit it now – I’ve never been hugely into manga; and I tend to stick to anime that is familiar (mainly the stuff released by Manga Video in the 90s). But there are certain titles that transcend my foibles… on such manga was Death Note. Recommended to me by a friend on a trip […]

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30th Jun2017

Interview: Director Matt Harlock talks ‘Deep Clean’

by Stuart Wright

Director Matt Harlock (American The Bill Hicks Story) and comic artist Krent Able, whose previous short, Ink, C**ks & Rock’n’Roll is live on Vice, have launched a new supernatural horror, entitled Deep Clean, on Kickstarter. In his latest podcast/interview, host Stuart Wright talks to Matt about the film, the Kickstarter campaign, collaborating with comic artist […]

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29th Jun2017

‘Martian Manhunter/Marvin the Martian Special #1’ Review

by Dan Clark

Written by Steve Orlando, Frank, J. Barbiere, Jim Fanning | Art by Jerome K. Moore, John Loter | Published by DC Comics “Martian Manhunter tries to halt Marvin the Martian’s determination for world domination. J’onn is conflicted with his own Martian identity as he attempts to stop the hapless, determined Marvin from blowing Earth to bits in order to gain […]

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29th Jun2017

‘Cult of Chucky’ gets a UK release date AND red-band trailer

by Phil Wheat

Fans of the world’s most demonic doll are in for another blood-spattered treat as Chucky continues his reign of terror behind the locked doors of an insane asylum in Cult of Chucky, coming to Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download on 23rd October 2017, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The most terrifying chapter yet of the […]

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29th Jun2017

Asmodee Digital release ‘Spot It! Duel – A Dobble Game’ on iOS and Android

by Phil Wheat

Asmodee Digital have announced the global release of Spot It! Duel – A Dobble Game for iOS and Android, which brings the quick-paced, addictive symbol-matching fun of Asmodee’s record-selling tabletop card game, Dobble to mobile devices… For free! Since its debut in 2009, the Dobble franchise has sold over 10 million units worldwide, becoming a […]

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29th Jun2017

‘Picture of Beauty’ Review

by Mondo Squallido

Stars: Taylor Sands, Danielle Rose, Pawel Hajnos, Magdalena Bochan-Jachimek, Joanna Mazewska, Joanna Sobocinska, Ernestyna Winnicka, Amer Riad El Muafy, Elen Moore, Frantisek Smejkal | Written by and Directed by Maxim Ford A voyeuristic, yet sexually repressed painter commissioned by a Madam for her brothel. Two young friends exploring feelings for each other. Corrupt police officers […]

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29th Jun2017

Hyperkin’s ‘SmartBoy’ gets official European release

by Phil Wheat

PQube, in partnership with Hyperkin, have announced they will be releasing the SmartBoy through the Samsung Mobile Accessory Partnership Program (SMAPP) to the European Market. Originally a development kit in late 2016, the SmartBoy attaches to Android smartphones, such as the Samsung Galaxy S8, turning your smartphone into a handheld gaming device. The SmartBoy is […]

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29th Jun2017

First full trailer for ‘Inhumans’

by Phil Wheat

Following from the Inhumans poster released on Monday, here’s the first full trailer for the new Marvel TV show Inhumans, which stars Eme Ikwuakor as Gorgon, Ken Leung as Karnak, Anson Mount as Black Bolt, Serinda Swan as Medusa, Isabelle Cornish as Crystal, and Iwan Rheon as Maximus. The first two episodes of Marvel’s Inhumans […]

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29th Jun2017

Funko unveil D23 Expo exclusives

by Phil Wheat

Funko has unveiled this years selection of exclusives that will be available at the D23 Expo, which takes place at the Anaheim Convention Centre, July 14th to July 16th 2017. Available at the Expo will be a Star Wars Hoth Han Solo with TaunTaun Dorbz Ride; a Star Wars Cantina Dorbz 3-pack containing Greedo, Walrus […]

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29th Jun2017

‘Doctor Who: The Tenth Doctor #3.6’ Review

by Dean Fuller

Written by Nick Abadzis | Art by Giorgia Sposito | Published by Titan Comics After last issue’s interlude adventure, we return to the main adventure that preceded it. What was that, I hear you cry. It was the wrap up of the Red Jade General storyline back in ancient China, with that way cool Red […]

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29th Jun2017

Latest ‘Agents of Mayhem’ trailer focuses on the Bomb Shells

by Phil Wheat

A spin-off from the Saint’s Row video game series, Agents of Mayhem is a single-player, open-world, third-person action game which is coming to the PS4, Xbox One and PC in August. In anticipation of the launch, here’s a new trailer for the game, featuring the explosive trio known as the Bomb Shells! Don’t be fooled […]

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29th Jun2017

Digital Shorts: ‘I Want to be Human’ Review (PS4)

by Matthew Smail

In DIGITAL SHORTS we review some of the latest video games that are only available digitally (at least in the UK), in a short-form review format. In this edition we take a look at I Want to be Human– a new ndie game that’s just arrived on the Plaustation 4. I Want to be Human […]

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29th Jun2017

The History of Bad Ideas – Episode 182: Creole Superman!

by Phil Wheat

Emanating from their studio in Cincinnati, Ohio, The History of Bad Ideas sees hosts Jason, Jeff and Blake talk about all things geeky on their podcast. Whether it’s rumours of the latest comic book movies, debating who really is the worst villain of all time, discussing the latest comic issues or just wondering about life […]

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