21st Jan2026

Wolverine Wednesday #90

by Ian Wells

Ultimate Wolverine #12 Writer: Chris Condon | Artist: Alessandro Cappuccio | Colourist: Bryan Valenza | Letters: Cory Petit With this issue, Condon and Co serve up another stellar story. It is even more impressive when you consider that we are now in the countdown towards Endgame. It still very much feels like its own thing. […]

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21st Jan2026

‘WWE Raw’ Review (Jan 19th 2026)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to our review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly! Let’s see what went down on this week’s show… Match #1: Women’s Intercontinental Championship – Becky Lynch def. Maxxine Dupri The following is courtesy of wwe.com: With Natayla returning to be in her corner, Maxxine Dupri put forth an […]

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21st Jan2026

Interview: Singer/songwriter Tony Castrati on “3 Films That Have Impacted Your Adult Life”

by Stuart Wright

Join screenwriter Stuart Wright as he dives into movies that changed your life with singer/songwriter for the band Crippling Alcoholism, Tony Castrati, in this engaging episode of 3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life. Explore There Will Be Blood’s impact, Irreversible analysis, and The Lighthouse’s influence on his personal growth and cinema’s […]

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21st Jan2026

2026 UK Cinema Spending is Now Up by 25%

by James Smith

After a quiet start to 2024, which was largely due to strikes and movie delays, the UK box office experienced a surge in late 2024. 2025 carried on that momentum, and as we move into 2026, it seems that cinema spending is up by 25%. The president of Vue cinema has also released a strong […]

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20th Jan2026

‘Snakes on a Plane’ 4K UHD Review (Arrow Video)

by Jason Lockard

Stars: Samuel L. Jackson, Julianna Margulies, Nathan Phillips, Rachel Blanchard, Flex Alexander, Kenan Thompson, Lin Shaye, Bruce James, Sunny Mabrey | Written by John Heffernan, Sebastian Gutierrez, David Dalessandro | Directed by David R. Ellis Back in 2006, New Line Cinema harnessed the growing power of the internet to whip up hype for Samuel L. […]

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20th Jan2026

‘Man Finds Tape’ VOD Review

by George Thomas

Stars: John Gholson, Christine V. Hall, Nell Kessler, Mia King, William Magnuson, Judy McMillan, Kelsey Pribilski, Graham Skipper, Brian Villalobos | Written and Directed by Paul Gandersman, Peter S. Hall Found footage is a crowded space, but Man Finds Tape at least comes armed with an idea. This 2025 mockumentary-style horror starts out feeling like […]

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20th Jan2026

Screens to Shelves: Why Licensed Toys are Winning – and Nerdly’s here to cover it all!

by Phil Wheat

If there was ever any doubt that pop culture drives play, the UK toy market has just obliterated it. Off the back of a monster year at the box office: with juggernauts like Minecraft, Lilo & Stitch and Jurassic World pulling crowds, film-linked toys now make up 16% of the entire UK toy market. That’s […]

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20th Jan2026

‘TNA: Genesis 2026’ PPV Review

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this review of TNA Wrestling’s Genesis 2026 pay-per-view, which emanated – as it did last year -from the Curtis Culwell Center in Dallas, Texas, and opened with the usual free-to-view pre-show Countdown to… which saw Stacks retain his TNA International Championship against KJ Orso, Eric Young & BDE, and Tessa Blanchard & Mila […]

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20th Jan2026

The UK Toy Market is Back and Building Momentum!

by Phil Wheat

For the first time in five years, the UK toy industry isn’t just stabilising… it’s properly growing again! Fresh figures revealed this week at Toy Fair London by the British Toy & Hobby Association and Circana confirm that 2025 marked a long-awaited turning point, with the market surging 6% year-on-year to a hefty £3.9 billion. […]

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20th Jan2026

‘AEW Collision: Maximum Carnage’ Review (Jan 17th 2026)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of AEW: Collision, which brings wrestling back to Saturday nights. We’ve got the commentary team of Tony Schiavone and Nigel McGuinness calling the action. Also, as usual, we’ll be abbreviating AEW’s huge match recaps where we can to save your eyes and your time! With that, let’s get into the […]

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20th Jan2026

Interview: Screenwriter Philip Ralph on “3 Films That Have Impacted Your Adult Life”

by Stuart Wright

Join screenwriter Stuart Wright as he dives into movies that changed your life with screenwriter Philip Ralph, in this engaging episode of 3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life. Explore Barton Fink impact, Big Night analysis, and Bloody Sunday influence on his personal growth and cinema’s transformative power. Philip Ralph also discusses […]

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20th Jan2026

Modern Game Mechanics Inspired by Classic Arcade Slots

by James Smith

If you grew up in the 90s, you know the specific, sticky sensory overload of the local arcade. It was a chaotic sanctuary defined by carpets that smelled faintly of spilled soda, the hypnotic, scanline-heavy flicker of CRT monitors, and the distinct, metallic clatter of tokens hitting the collection tray. It was a visceral, tactile […]

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19th Jan2026

‘Black Phone 2’ 4K UHD Review

by Matthew Turner

Stars: Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Jeremy Davies, Demián Bichir, Ethan Hawke | Written by C. Robert Cargill, Scott Derrickson, Joe Hill | Directed by Scott Derrickson Director Scott Derrickson reunites with stars Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw and Ethan Hawke for Black Phone 2, an effective sequel to the 2021 horror. The original film was more […]

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19th Jan2026

‘The Vindicator’ VOD Review

by Alain Elliott

Stars: David W Rice, MacCallister Byrd, Anna Greene, Dez Cuchiara, Adrianna Licitra, Chris Maher, Sean Berube, Cameron Duckett, Jasmine Berber, Chelsea Claire, Josh Deener | Written by Cameron Duckett, Luca Patruno | Directed by Luca Patruno, Brandon Sherrill I can only assume that stories like the one portrayed in The Vindicator will only get more […]

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19th Jan2026

‘The Pink Panther (1963)’ Blu-ray Review

by Jason Lockard

Stars: Peter Sellers, David Niven, Claudia Cardinale, Robert Wagner, Capucine, Brenda de Banzie, Colin Gordon, John Le Mesurier | Written by Maurice Richlin, Blake Edwards | Directed by Blake Edwards As a child, I grew up watching The Pink Panther cartoon, endlessly fascinated by the suave, mischievous antics of the iconic pink feline. As I […]

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19th Jan2026

‘WWE Smackdown’ Review (Jan 16th 2026)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this review of this past Friday’s episode of Smackdown, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s show! Match #1: Randy Orton def. The Miz The following is courtesy of wwe.com: Randy Orton and The Miz clashed one-on-one for the first time in nearly 10 years, as each looked […]

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19th Jan2026

The Filmmaker’s Podcast #487: What will 2026 hold for Filmmakers?

by Phil Wheat

Here’s the latest episode of The Filmmakers Podcast, part of the podcast roster here on Nerdly. If you haven’t heard the show yet, you can check out previous episodes on the official podcast site, whilst we’ll be featuring each and every new episode as it premieres. For those unfamiliar with the series, The Filmmakers Podcast […]

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19th Jan2026

NBA 2026: Teams With the Most Volatile Scores This Season

by James Smith

In​‍​‌‍​‍‌ its early stages, the 2026 NBA season looks to be the most unpredictable one in a long time. Whenever fans check nba score today or tune in for the nba score, they come to realize that the final score no longer tells the full story. In previous seasons, top teams could generally keep their […]

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19th Jan2026

Epic Jackpots Unleashed: Novomatic Slots That Rocked January 2026

by James Smith

Players hit massive scores early in the month, turning small bets into life-changing sums in Novomatic games. These wins highlight why the provider stays a powerhouse, blending classic vibes with modern thrills that keep everyone spinning. Digging deeper, reports from various sources show a surge in big hits, especially on timeless favourites. For more insights […]

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17th Jan2026

Nerdly Presents: Physical Media Round-Up – Episode 4: Sorority Babes answer the Black Phone!

by Phil Wheat

Welcome back to Nerdly Presents: Physical Media Round-Up, where we dive into the latest additions to the shelves – from boutique label boxsets and limited editions to 4K Ultra HD upgrades, Blu-rays, steelbooks, slipcovers, and everything in between. In each episode, we take a closer look at new titles, collector editions, overlooked gems, packaging highlights, […]

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17th Jan2026

Kato Kaelin goes dark in indie Psychological Horror ‘A Soldier’s Descent’

by Phil Wheat

Kato Kaelin, a name most people associate with comedy, pop-culture spectacle, and reality TV, is making a sharp left turn into much darker territory with the upcoming indie psychological horror A Soldier’s Descent, currently in post-production and slated for release in 2026. Directed by Carissa Pierson and written by Phil Herman, the film centres on […]

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17th Jan2026

Nerdly Presents: Slab Return Reveal – Episode 5: Six Pokemon Cards… What Grade Did We Get?

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to episode five of Nerdly Presents: Slab Return Reveal! Today, we’re cracking open a brand-new grading submission and seeing exactly what grades we pulled – the highs, the heartbreaks, and the surprises the graders threw our way. Whether you’re into CGC, PSA, BCCG, Beckett, CBCS, or MGC, this series is all about honest reactions, […]

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