28th Dec2017

365Flicks Podcast – Episode 98: Merry Xmas 2017

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 98: Merry Xmas 2017 We are back […]

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27th Dec2017

‘The Limehouse Golem’ DVD Review

by Matthew Turner

Stars: Bill Nighy, Olivia Cooke, Douglas Booth, Daniel Mays, Sam Reid, Maria Valverde, Henry Goodman, Eddie Marsan | Written by Jane Goldman | Directed by Juan Carlos Medina If you know your mythical creatures, the title (and, indeed, the IMDb synopsis) of this period horror movie might give you unreasonable expectations for its content. However, […]

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27th Dec2017

New “King” TV spot for Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’

by Phil Wheat

Black Panther – directed by Ryan Coogler (Creed, Fruitvale Station) – follows T’Challa who, after the events of Captain America: Civil War, returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to take his place as King. However, when an old enemy reappears on the radar, T’Challa’s mettle as King and Black Panther […]

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27th Dec2017

Rupert’s Top Ten Films of 2017

by Rupert Harvey

It’s been a topsy-turvy year in film. On the plus side, the Shyamannaisance continued with Split; Edgar Wright got to make his magnum opus; and Netflix showed their willingness to produce the sort of mature films that seemed to have vanished amidst the cinematic blur of CGI. On the Dark Side, Ridley Scott continued to […]

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27th Dec2017

Watch Now: The opening cinematic of ‘Dragon Ball FighterZ’

by Phil Wheat

Dragon Ball FighterZ is a new 2D take on the DBZ games developed by Arc System Works, one of the most celebrated developers of classic 2D fighting titles (they’re responsible for the likes of Guilty Gear AND BlazBlue franchises) – for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC. Dragon Ball FighterZ is a dream collaboration combining […]

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27th Dec2017

Horror-On-Sea 2018 Interview: Brian Barnes discusses ‘The Redeeming’

by Philip Rogers

The Redeeming is new psychological thriller from director Brian Barnes, which has been selected to play at the Horror-on-Sea Film Festival on Sunday 28th January. I got chance to ask Brian a few questions about directing his first feature, filming during one of the worst flooding for 50 years and giving Christopher Nolan his first […]

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27th Dec2017

NIS America bringing ‘Fallen Legion: Rise to Glory’ to Switch

by Phil Wheat

NIS America have announced that Fallen Legion: Rise to Glory will be coming to the Nintendo Switch next year in both Europe and North America. Previously released for PS4 (Sins of an Empire) and PS Vita (Flames of Rebellion), the Nintendo Switch version will combine both stories into one package. Fallen Legion: Rise to Glory […]

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27th Dec2017

‘Doctor Who Xmas Special: Twice Upon a Time’ Review

by Paul Metcalf

The Christmas episode of Doctor Who is one that we look forward to every year, but many of them don’t live up to anticipation. Twice Upon a Time though comes with two Doctors, and a regeneration to the latest incarnation. With the end of Peter Capaldi’s reign as the Time Lord, does the episode end […]

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27th Dec2017

Devilman comes to Netflix in ‘Devilman Crybaby’

by Phil Wheat

To mark the 50th year of Go Nagai’s career, his hit series Devilman returns as Devilman Crybaby – from a team of Japan’s top creators offering their take on the anime adaptation of a legendary manga; which is comins to Netflix in 2018. Lauded as an “eternal masterpiece” that could never be completely recreated in […]

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27th Dec2017

‘Christmas Voices’ Book Review

by Philip Rogers

Written by John Callas | Published by Createspace | Format: Paperback, 194pp With Christmas here, it’s time to get into that festive spirit, putting up the Christmas tree, lights and decorations. Writing Christmas cards, letters to Santa, the festive music playing in the shops and those seasonal films on TV. It’s all about traditions which […]

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27th Dec2017

Four new images from ‘X-Men: Dark Phoenix’

by Phil Wheat

Coming courtesy of Empire latest issue, here’s four new images from the next instalment in the X-Men movie franchise, entitled X-Men: Dark Phoenix featuring Jean Grey (Sophie Turner), Scott Summers/Cyclops (Tye Sheridan), Erik Lehnsherr/Magneto (Michael Fassbender), Charles Xavier (James McAvoy), and Jessica Chastain… After the X-Men team is dispatched to space for a rescue mission, […]

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27th Dec2017

Cinema Geeks: Episode 158 – Movie News (Dec 2017)

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. Cinema Geeks: Episode 158 – Movie News (Dec 2017) Today on […]

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23rd Dec2017

Exclusive look at Adam R. Steigert’s new horror film ‘Fang’

by Phil Wheat

A.R.S. Films in association with DefTone Pictures Studios Inc, has released its second official teaser trailer for director Adam R Steigert’s FANG. After participating in a robbery turned murder, Chloe (Melodie Roehrig) and Joe (Theo Maefs) decided to hide out at a distant relative’s house only to find themselves stalked and hunted by creatures and […]

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23rd Dec2017

‘Bright’ Review (Netflix Original)

by Rupert Harvey

Stars: Will Smith, Joel Edgerton, Noomi Rapace, Edgar Ramirez, Lucy Fry | Written by Max Landis | Directed by David Ayer Max Landis (Chronicle, Victor Frankenstein) is now as synonymous with writing pop genre mashups as director David Ayer (Harsh Times, End of Watch) is with brutal LA-based cops ‘n’ robbers pictures. Bright offers a […]

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23rd Dec2017

New ‘Soul Calibur VI’ trailer features Sophitia

by Phil Wheat

Following the announcement from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment that Soulcalibur VI is scheduled to launch in 2018, here’s a brand-new trailer featuring the ever-awesome Sophitia – a personal fave of team Nerdly! Following the 20th anniversary of the franchise, the famous weapon based fighting game returns to its roots whilst bringing brand new gameplay features. Travel […]

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22nd Dec2017

‘Civilization: A New Dawn’ Board Game Review

by Matthew Smail

Sid Meier’s famous Civilization series is among the most revered video games of all time, having featured six core versions, a raft of expansions and several spin offs and sister series. The original Civilization is now over twenty years old, but perhaps the most impressive thing about it is the fact that the basic, turn […]

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22nd Dec2017

First trailer for the ‘Overboard’ remake

by Phil Wheat

Here’s the first trailer for directors Bob Fisher and Rob Greenberg’s upcoming gender-swapped remake of the 1987 Kurt Russell/Goldie Hawn comedy Overboard. Garry Marshall’s original film starred Goldie Hawn as a rich heiress suffering from amnesia, with Kurt Russell appearing as a carpenter who then convinces her that they are married. The remake features Eugenio […]

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22nd Dec2017

Horror-On-Sea 2018 Interview: Writer Keith Melcher talks ‘Bonejangles’

by Philip Rogers

Bonejangles is new horror comedy (review here) from writer Keith Melcher, which has been selected to play at the Horror-on-Sea Film Festival on Saturday 27th January. I got chance to ask Keith a few questions about his influences, taking on the role of playing the immortal killer Bonejangles and working with horror icons Elissa Dowling […]

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22nd Dec2017

Sony announce ‘Attack on Titan’ Season 2 UK release

by Phil Wheat

The battle for humanity’s survival continues as the 12-episode second season of the epic anime adventure Attack on Titan arrives on DVD, Blu-ray and Limited Edition Blu-ray on February 26th, courtesy of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Based on Hajime Isayama’s New York Times best-selling manga with over 2.5 million copies in print, Attack on Titan tells […]

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22nd Dec2017

‘Overdrive’ Blu-ray Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Scott Eastwood, Ana de Armas, Freddie Thorp, Gaia Weiss, Simon Abkarian | Written by Michael Brandt, Derek Haas | Directed by Antonio Negret Andrew and Garrett Foster (Scott Eastwood and Freddie Thorp) are not only exceptional drivers but are also known for being the best car thieves in the world. In Marseille, they steal […]

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22nd Dec2017

‘Star Trek: Bridge Crew’ now available for Non-VR users!

by Kat Wheat

Ubisoft have announced that Star Trek: Bridge Crew is now available for non-VR players on PlayStation 4 and PC with a new free update. This update also includes enhanced Windows Mixed Reality support. More players can now live out their Star Trek fantasies as they take command of the USS Aegis and USS Enterprise NCC-1701 […]

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22nd Dec2017

‘WrestleForce’ Preview: Rayleigh New Year Special

by Philip Rogers

WrestleForce are looking to end the year on a high with their most exciting line up of the year, which promises some explosive action in their biggest event of the year! Playboy Lewis vs Oli Peace Where a lot of the wrestlers may have a face for the radio Playboy Lewis and Oli Peace have […]

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