28th Nov2017

‘Canaries’ Review

by Philip Rogers

Stars: Craig Russell, Robert Pugh, Hannah Daniel, Sheena Bhattessa, Richard Mylan, Kai Owen, Aled Pugh, Robert Boulter, Kevin McCurdy, Steve Meo, Dominique Dauwe, Marc Rhys, Tsilala Brock, Sophie Melville, Richard Corgan | Written and Directed by Peter Stray DJ Steve Dennis (Craig Russell) decides to return home to the small town of Cwmtwrch, Wales to […]

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28th Nov2017

BBC release the official synopsis for the ‘Doctor Who’ Xmas special

by Phil Wheat

With the Christmas Special mere weeks away, the BBC have released the official synopsis for Peter Capaldi’s final adventure as Doctor Who – and adventure which sees Twelfth Doctor (Capaldi) team up with his former self, the first ever Doctor (played again by David Bradley), and a returning Bill Potts (Pearl Mackie), for one last […]

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28th Nov2017

‘The Gifted 1×08: Threat of eXtinction’ Review

by Paul Metcalf

When a new show is finding its feet, it often has the one episode that stands out as the moment it hooks the audience and has their full attention. The Gifted has had quite a few leading up to the eighth episode, but with Threat of eXtinction we learn some secrets that turn this from […]

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28th Nov2017

First trailer for Scott Adkins ‘Accident Man’

by Phil Wheat

Based on the comics book by Pat Mills and Tony Skinner (The Complete Accident Man review), Accident Man stars one-man action movie industry Scott Adkins as the titular character – an assassin who’s VERY good at his job! Mike Fallon, the Accident Man, is a stone cold killer, whose methodical hits, baffle the police and […]

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28th Nov2017

Pop Addled: Movie Special – Justice League

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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28th Nov2017

The Best Mobile Games of 2017

by James Smith

The proliferation of mobile games and apps has been pronounced in recent times, across both iOS and Android platforms. This marks a clear change in how gamers access their favourite titles in the digital age, while it has encouraged developers to design games specifically for the mobile market. This is part of the reason why […]

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27th Nov2017

‘LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2’ Review (PS4)

by Phil Wheat

After a brief sojurn down Avengers avenue, Warner Bors. and TT Games return to the LEGO Marvel universe with a sequel to the 2013 original that takes place in the same timeline… Sort of. You see this games villain is the time-travelling Kang the Conqueror, who is gathering an army of supervillains from across time […]

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27th Nov2017

Nerd Buy: Funko Pop! Contest of Champions vinyl figures

by Phil Wheat

The mobile fighting game Marvel Contest of Champions is coming to Funko’s Pop! vinyl range. As you assemble your ultimate team of champions you can now have Pop! versions of some of your favorite characters… This series includes King Groot, the mystical Guillotine, Civil Warrior, and Venompool; rounding out the series comes a 15cm version […]

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27th Nov2017

Unboxing: Wrestle Crate UK – November 2017

by Phil Wheat

Mystery boxes, blind boxes, whatever you call them, there’s a HUGE proliferation in these subscription-based boxes. And whilst we’ve brough your news and reviews on boxes such as Nerd Block, Horror Block and A-Box, we haven’t covered some of the more niche mystery boxes. Until now. Now, if you’re a long-time reader of Nerdly you […]

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27th Nov2017

Two new posters for Liam Neeson’s ‘The Commuter’

by Phil Wheat

Check out these two new posters for The Commuter – the latest action-thriller thriller from director Jaume Collet-Serra, which reunites him with his Unknown and Non-Stop star Liam Neeson, who appears in the film alongside Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson and Sam Neill. Liam Neeson plays an insurance salesman, Michael, on his daily commute home, which […]

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27th Nov2017

MonsterFest 2017: ‘The Viper’s Hex’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Saya Minami, Kenji Shimada, Kaori Kawabuchi, Kei Miura, Nozomi de Lencquesaing, Yoji Yamada, Sawa Masaki, Yasunari Kondo, Ten Miyazawa, Yûki Kuroda, Dylan Davies Tanaka, Dylan Heath, Ayumu Kawashima, Yumiko Dunk | Written by Bill Clare, Addison Heath, Dylan Heath, Jasmine Jakupi | Directed by Addison Heath, Jasmine Jakupi I’ll be honest, I’m a HUGE […]

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27th Nov2017

Watch 17 minutes of the season 5 premiere of ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’

by Phil Wheat

Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., which stars Clark Gregg, Ming-Na Wen, Chloe Bennet, Iain De Caestecker, Elizabeth Henstridge, Henry Simmons and Natalia Cordova-Buckley, is back on US televivion screens next month; and in anticipation of the debut, ABC and Marvel have released the first 17 minutes of the first episode of Season 5 – which is […]

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27th Nov2017

‘Kepler’s Dream’ Review

by Kevin Haldon

Stars: Isabella Blake-Thomas, Holland Taylor, Steven Micheal Quezada, Esperanza Fermin, Sean Patrick Flanery, Kelly Lynch | Written and Directed by Amy Glazer Sean Patrick Flanery (The Boondock Saints, Powder), Kelly Lynch (Mr.Mercedes, Charlie’s Angels), and Holland Taylor (The Truman Show, Two and-a-Half Men) star in director Amy Glazer’s highly anticipated feature adaptation of the hit […]

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27th Nov2017

First gameplay trailer for ‘Gal•Gun 2’

by Kat Wheat

Gal*Gun 2 is the long-awaited follow-up to Inti Creates’ infamous PS4 shooter Gal*Gun: Double Peace, and features more outrageous action than ever before. A new army of more than 70 girls has been overpowered by lust, and you’ve got 30 days to survive their advances and put things right. Fend off legions of ladies with […]

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27th Nov2017

365Flicks Podcast – Episode 96: Indie Talk w/Tracey Birdsall

by Phil Wheat

Here’s the latest episode of the 365Flick podcast, part of the ever-growing podcast roster here on Nerdly. If you haven’t heard the show yet, you can check out previous episodes on Libsyn, whilst we’ll be featuring each and every new episode as it premieres. 365Flicks Podcast – Episode 96: Indie Talk w/Tracey Birdsall (The Time […]

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24th Nov2017

‘Minky Woodcock: The Girl Who Handcuffed Houdini #1’ Review

by Dean Fuller

Written by Cynthia Von Buhler | Art by Cynthia Von Buhler | Published by Titan Comics Sometimes we pick up books and comics because they feature favourite characters of ours, or they feature writers and/or artists that we like a lot. That’s my normal practice, though of course as a reviewer I probably see a […]

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24th Nov2017

‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ Blu-ray Review

by Rupert Harvey

Stars: Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Robert Downey Jr, Marisa Tomei, Jacob Batalon, Laura Harrier, Zendaya | Written by Jonathan Goldstein, John Francis Daley, Jon Watts, Christopher Ford, Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers | Directed by Jon Watts Obviously, “Homecoming” has multiple meanings, not least of which is Spider-Man’s switch to the cool side of the Marvel […]

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24th Nov2017

Competition: Win ‘Annabelle: Creation’ on Blu-ray

by Phil Wheat

Your favourite creepy doll is back when Annabelle: Creation arrives on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download 4th December 2017. In Annabelle: Creation, several years after the tragic death of their young daughter, a doll maker and his wife welcome a nun and several girls from a shut-down orphanage into their home. They soon become the […]

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24th Nov2017

Digital Shorts: ‘Rock ’N Racing Off Road DX’ Review (Nintendo Switch)

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 Rock ’N Racing Off Road DX, another of the many indie games now making their way to the Nintendo Switch. Whilst […]

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24th Nov2017

‘The Big Sick’ DVD Review

by Rupert Harvey

Stars: Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Ray Romano, Holly Hunter, Anupam Kher | Written by Emily V. Gordon, Kumail Nanjiani | Directed by Michael Showalter Michael Showalter, best known as an actor and writer on the Wet Hot American Summer TV series, directs this gentle culture clash comedy, based on the real-life experiences of (screenwriters) Emily […]

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24th Nov2017

‘Penny Dreadful #7’ Review

by Dean Fuller

Written by Chris King | Art by Jesus Hervas | Published by Titan Comics I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, you’ll be hard pressed to find a more faithful adaptation of a property from one medium to another. Apart from the fact Penny Dreadful works incredibly well in comic book form anyway, […]

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24th Nov2017

Steve Rogers is back on ice in ‘Captain America #698’

by Phil Wheat

Once, he was a man out of time… and now he’s about to re-live that moment all over again. Following the shocking ending of Captain America #697, Steve Rogers is back on ice in Captain America #698, and it’s a brave new (and cold) world. Now, it’s up to the super soldier to assemble a […]

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