16th Jun2017

‘Reborn #6’ Review (Image Comics)

by Dan Clark

Written by Mark Millar | Art by Greg Capullo, Jonathan Glapion | Published by Image Comics Looking at the creative team and concept of Reborn it had the ability to be a great series but it never reached the height of its potential. While reading this series I can see the wheels spinning in Miller’s head with all […]

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16th Jun2017

‘The Great Wall’ Blu-ray 3D Review

by Joel Harley

Stars: Matt Damon, Willem Dafoe, Pedro Pascal, Tian Jing, Andy Lau, Hanyu Zhang, Han Lu, Kenny Lin, Eddie Peng, Xuan Huang, Ryan Zheng | Written by Carlo Bernard, Doug Miro, Tony Gilroy | Directed by Yimou Zhang Magnificent, breath-taking spectacle. A glorious, gorgeous testament to mankind’s creativity. Looks really good in 3D. All of this […]

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16th Jun2017

Back This! – Fun House / The Book Club

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to the latest edition of our regular crowdfunding feature here on Nerdly – Back This! – where we take a look at some of the cool content taking the crowdfunding route on sites such as Indiegogo, Sponsume and Kickstarter. This month we’re spotlighting two VERY different projects… Bring Back Fun House Fun House mega-fan […]

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16th Jun2017

Unearthed Films producing new documentary on ‘A Serbian Film’

by Phil Wheat

Now in production from Unearthed Films and Contra Films comes A Serbian Documentary, which will take an exclusive look at “SRPSKI FILM” aka A Serbian Film and the world wide reactions of one of the most talked about, controversial films of the last decade – a film which has been banned, censored, and has even […]

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16th Jun2017

‘Gifted’ Review

by Rupert Harvey

Stars: Chris Evans, Mckenna Grace, Lindsay Duncan, Octavia Spencer, Jenny Slate | Written by Tom Flynn | Directed by Marc Webb Having escaped the web of the Spider-Man franchise, Marc Webb returns to (500) Days of Summer-sized moviemaking with this soft-focus indie, combining the maths genius elements of Good Will Hunting with the child custody […]

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16th Jun2017

‘Extremity #4’ Review (Image Comics)

by Dan Clark

Written by  Daniel Warren Johnson | Art by Daniel Warren Johnson | Published by Image Comics Daniel Warren Johnson has made quite the book with Extremity. He has been able to create this vast creative world full of its own distinctive history. That world building has not taken away from any of the entertainment as the […]

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16th Jun2017

‘DiRT 4’ Review (PS4)

by Matthew Smail

Right from the beginning, DiRT 4 obviously seeks to build on the success of the critically acclaimed DiRT Rally, whilst simultaneously reaching for the more mainstream audience of the previous entries in the series. It’s a much calmer experience than the other numbered entries, and where the art of the traditional rally has lost ground […]

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16th Jun2017

‘Babyteeth #1’ (Aftershock Comics)

by Phil Wheat

Written by Donny Cates | Art by Garry Brown | Published by Aftershock With God Country, Redneck, and now Babyteeth Donny Cates is making a run to be the biggest breakout writer of 2017. Not only have his books sold remarkably well they are also quite good. As a comic fan it is exciting when fresh faces […]

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16th Jun2017

The History of Bad Ideas – Episode 180: My Daddy Killed Jedi Babies!

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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15th Jun2017

First trailer & poster for ‘Happy Death Day’

by Phil Wheat

Blumhouse (Split, Get Out, Whiplash) produces an “original and inventive rewinding thriller” in Happy Death Day, in which a college student (Jessica Rothe) relives the day of her murder with both its unexceptional details and terrifying end until she discovers her killer’s identity.  Er… original and inventive? Maybe not. Has anyone at Blumhouse seen Blood […]

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15th Jun2017

E3 2017: First gameplay footage from ‘Extinction’

by Phil Wheat

Fresh off the heels of E3 2017, Executive Producer, Derek Neal, walks us through a first look at the world setting and gameplay of Iron Galaxy’s new action-adventure game, Extinction. From the press release: The world of Extinction is vibrant and lush, but it’s under siege by a massive army of otherworldly invaders called the […]

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15th Jun2017

‘Youngblood #2’ & ‘Eternal Empire #2’ Review

by Dan Clark

Youngblood #2 Written by Chad Bowers | Art by Jim Towe | Published by Image Comics Youngblood #2 is an improvement from the first issue but still suffers from many of the same demoralizing issues. Two issues in the narrative is still impenetrable for anyone who is still not well versed in the lore of […]

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15th Jun2017

‘Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Season 1’ DVD Review (Manga UK)

by Kevin Haldon

“Judge me all you want, if you took the time to open this review based on the title, The Pink Ranger was YOUR first love too” Back in January I brought you all the awesome news that Manga Entertainment UK had secured the rights to distribute the awesome 1993 classic series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers […]

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15th Jun2017

‘Grass Kings #3’ & ‘The Unsound #1’ Review

by Dan Clark

Grass Kings #3 Written by Matt Kindt | Art by Tyler Jenkins | Published by Boom Studios Matt Kindt and Tyler Jenks are building something special with Grass Kings. This is a book with so much unique character to it. Only three issues in and this world already has a lot of texture due in large part […]

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15th Jun2017

‘Mandy’ Blu-ray Review

by Paul Metcalf

Stars: Mandy Miller, Phyllis Calvert, Jack Hawkins, Terence Morgan, Godfrey Tearle, Marjorie Fielding, Nancy Price, Edward Chapman, Patricia Plunkett, Eleanor Summerfield, Colin Gordon | Written by Nigel Balchin, Jack Whittingham | Directed by Alexander Mackendrick When you watch Mandy, you can’t help but feel it was a film ahead of its time. The story of […]

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15th Jun2017

Needle in a [Comic] Haystack #4: ‘As the Crow Flies’

by Tara Marie

Hi and welcome back to Needle in a [Comic] Haystack, where I tell you about the best and brightest comics shining out there in the dark. We’re closing out our first month here, so let’s shake it up a bit. So far we’ve been doing comic books and comic series you know nothing about. Now […]

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15th Jun2017

‘Penny Dreadful #3’ Review

by Dean Fuller

Written by Chris King | Art by Jesus Hervas | Published by Titan Comics To copy a little American sports vernacular, this series has been hitting it out of the park with its first two issues. A perfect continuation from the three seasons we enjoyed on TV, this ‘season four’ has not missed a beat. […]

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15th Jun2017

‘House of Cards: Season 5, Episodes 7-13’ Review

by Catherina Gioino

There comes a certain point while watching a reality TV show that you start to wonder just how real the show is. Then comes the frightening opposite of it, when watching a dramatically licensed TV show based on daily life causes you to timidly question how real it truly has become. Unfortunately, the more we delve into […]

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15th Jun2017

‘Victor LaValle’s Destroyer #1’ Review (Boom Studios)

by Dan Clark

Written by Victor LaValle | Art by Dietrich Smith | Published by Boom! Studios Basing your comic off a classic literary character takes a good amount of gumption. You are taking a character everyone is well aware of and trying to put your own spin in it, but if your spin too far off you […]

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15th Jun2017

Pop Addled: Movie Special – Wonder Woman

by Phil Wheat

Another week, another episode of the Pop Addled podcast, part of the ever-growing podcast roster here on Nerdly! Pop Addled is a pop culture podcast with nerd tendencies. Join Keenan, Sam and Timmy as they discuss movies, music, video games, sports, TV, comics, and any intersection thereof. Their brains have been thoroughly addled by pop […]

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14th Jun2017

“Arachny in the UK” – ‘Spidarlings’ premieres on Troma Now

by Phil Wheat

Lloyd Kaufman, Troma Entertainment President and creator of The Toxic Avenger, has this week announced the acquisition of Salem Kapsaski’s punk rock musical Spidarlings, with the films World Premiere set for Troma Now on July 1st. Poverty stricken lovers Eden and Matilda have enough trouble just getting through the days…Their Landlord is trying to terrorize […]

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14th Jun2017

E3 2017: New details for ‘Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite’

by Phil Wheat

At this years E3, Capcom announced the release of a standalone playable story demo for Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite, the next evolution of the popular action-fighting series. Beginning today, the free story demo will be available to download on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One; and provides a sneak peek at the introduction to the […]

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