05th Jun2018

Movies You May Have Missed: ‘Bunraku’

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to the latest installment in our regular Movies You May Have Missed series here on Nerdly, in which I highlight some of, what I think, are the best movies that have flown under the radar of many or have been “forgotten” in the intervening years since its release. This time round its the amazing […]

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05th Jun2018

Two more variants announced for ‘Captain America #1’

by Phil Wheat

Marvel have announced not one but TWO new variant covers for Captain America #1 which comes from the creative team of Ta-Nehisi Coates and Leinil Yu. The first from from the legend that is Frank Miller and the second from series artist Leinil Yu too! Fans got a sneak peek at the creative team’s story […]

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05th Jun2018

365Flicks Podcast – Episode 111: MCM London Comic Con 2018 Round-Up

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 111: MCM London Comic Con 2018 Round-Up […]

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04th Jun2018

Olympia welcomes ‘Hyper Japan’ this July!

by Phil Wheat

Taking over London’s iconic Olympia exhibition venue from Friday 13th – Sunday 15th July, Hyper Japan will transform the space into a unique celebration of music, food, drink, fashion, culture and gaming, drawing inspiration from both the traditional and future of Japan. Hyper Japan is the ultimate fusion of contemporary and traditional Japanese culture, cuisine and […]

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04th Jun2018

New trailer & poster for the ‘Suspiria’ remake

by Phil Wheat

Directed by Luca Guadagnino, whose recent film Call Me By Your Name garnered a TON of critical and audience praise, and starring Tilda Swinton, Dakota Johnson, Chloë Grace Moretz, Mia Goth and Lutz Ebersdorf, and with appearances by original Suspiria star Jessica Harper and Dutch actress Renée Soutendijk (best known for Eve of Destruction); here’s […]

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04th Jun2018

Competition: Win ‘My Hero Academia – Season Two, Part Two’ on DVD

by Phil Wheat

Taste true heroism with the return of the anime sensation! My Hero Academia – Season Two, Part Two, On DVD and Blu-ray June 11 The class of heroes return to face their biggest challenge yet when My Hero Academia – Season Two, Part Two springs into action on DVD and Blu-ray on June 11, courtesy of […]

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04th Jun2018

Maxi added to ‘Soul Calibur VI’ roster

by Phil Wheat

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment continue the Soulcalibur VI roster announcements with news that nunchaku wielder Maxi will be making an appearance in this new iteration of the long-running franchise. Maxi’s weapon is a nunchaku which is extremely difficult to wield. It will give a rain of pain to the opponent but only if you know how […]

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04th Jun2018

Grimmfest announce 2018’s festival special guest

by Phil Wheat

UK genre film festival Grimmfest have announced that this year’s 10th Anniversary festival will take place at the ODEON Manchester Great Northern, 4th-7th October – and that the special guest will be actress and horror genre icon Barbara Crampton. Renowned for her roles in cult classics such as Re-Animator and From Beyond, Barbara continues to be a major figure […]

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01st Jun2018

‘Hotel Artemis’ – New character posters & trailer

by Phil Wheat

I’ll be honest, it wasn’t until a recent trip to the States that I paid attention to Hotel Artemis… It’s one of those films that looks like its flying under the radar here in the UK, which is surprising given how much this film looks like it will appeal to the same audience that loved […]

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01st Jun2018

New poster for ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’

by Phil Wheat

Here’s a brand-new “international” poster for Marvel Studios’ Ant-Man and the Wasp, which sees Paul Rudd return as Scott Lang, alongside Evangeline Lilly as Hope Van Dyne, aka The Wasp. From the Marvel Cinematic Universe comes Ant-Man and The Wasp, a new chapter featuring heroes with the astonishing ability to shrink. In the aftermath of […]

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01st Jun2018

Trailer & Poster for basketball comedy ‘Uncle Drew’

by Phil Wheat

Set for release here in the UK in just over a month (and already deluging US airwaves with ad after ad) Lionsgate have released a new poster and trailer for Charles Stone III’s upcoming comedy Uncle Drew. The film sees basketball player Kyrie Irving reprising his role from the Pepsi Max advertisement, alongside Lil Rel […]

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01st Jun2018

Trailer & poster for Jennifer Garner action flick ‘Peppermint’

by Phil Wheat

Peppermint is an action thriller which tells the story of young mother Riley North (Jennifer Garner) who awakens from a coma after her husband and daughter are killed in a brutal attack on the family. When the system frustratingly shields the murderers from justice, Riley sets out to transform herself from citizen to urban guerilla. […]

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01st Jun2018

‘Captain America #1’ – Marko Djurdjevic variant revealed

by Phil Wheat

Marvel is excited to celebrate Captain America #1 from Ta-Nehisi Coates and Leinil Yu with a new variant cover from superstar artist Marko Djurdjević. Fans got a sneak peek at the creative team’s story in the Avengers/Captain America Free Comic Book Day issue and praise is already high for the new series, with Adventures In […]

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31st May2018

Nerd Buy: ‘Gargoyles’ Funko Pop! range

by Phil Wheat

Funko have announced a new range of Pops based on the beloved Disney animated series Gargoyles coming stores in August 2018. Goliath and Demona will also be available as Funko Pop Keychains too! Add the leader of the Wyvern Clan Goliath, the rookery brothers Lexington, Brooklyn and Broadway, the immortal gargoyle Demona, and the gargoyle […]

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31st May2018

New trailer reveals customisable Gunpla in ‘New Gundam Breaker’

by Phil Wheat

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe have unveiled a trailer giving more insight about the amazing personalisation possibilities in New Gundam Breaker. New Gundam Breaker lets you design your own Mobile Suit Gunpla. You can customise the appearance to create your own model based on your favourite Mechs! Each part will have its own associated stats, competences, […]

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31st May2018

‘Battle Princess Madelyn’ – New Gameplay Video

by Phil Wheat

Independent developer Causal Bit Games have revealed a eagerly awaited insight into the gameplay action of the first level of Battle Princess Madelyn – a game in the vein of classics like Ghouls N’ Ghosts and Wonder Boy 3: The Dragon’s Trap, with instantly familiar gameplay which will transport old-school gamers back to their heyday, […]

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31st May2018

‘Sniper Elite’ comes to comics!

by Phil Wheat

Independent UK developer and publisher Rebellion have announced a brand new comic based on the bestselling World War 2 series Sniper Elite. Sniper Elite: Resistance sees Allied hero and elite marksman Karl Fairburne parachute into the occupied French town of Angouleme in a bid to stop the shipment of a new German anti-aircraft weapon. However, […]

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31st May2018

Next LEGO video game to focus on DC’s villains!

by Phil Wheat

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games, The LEGO Group and DC Entertainment have announced LEGO DC Super-Villains, the first LEGO game to put players at the centre of a villain-centric adventure packed with favourite locations and characters from across the DC universe. For the first time, a LEGO game is giving players the ability to […]

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31st May2018

The History of Bad Ideas – Episode 230: Change Approved!

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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30th May2018

Dark Sky acquire US rights to Larry cohen doc ‘King Cohen’

by Phil Wheat

It has been announced that Dark Star Pictures has acquired North American rights to Steve Mitchell’s King Cohen, the true story of writer, producer, director, creator and all-around maverick, Larry Cohen – with a July 7th theatrical roll-out followed by an August 14th VOD release. Dark Star Pictures President Michael Repsch negotiated the deal with […]

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30th May2018

‘Escape Plan 2’ – UK release date announced

by Phil Wheat

Strap yourself in for the second installment of the explosive and electrifying action franchise, as the on-screen forces of Sylvester Stallone (Creed, The Expendables) and Dave Bautista (Blade Runner 2049, Guardians of the Galaxy) combine in Escape Plan 2 – which aims to build on the story and characters from the success of the first […]

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30th May2018

mophie announce compact wireless ‘Charge Stream Pad Mini’

by Phil Wheat

mophie have today announced the portable-sized Charge Stream Pad Mini which provides an effortless charge experience for Qi-enabled devices while traveling – delivering a 5W charge to any Qi-enabled smartphone. The minimal, low-profile design fits perfectly whether you’re wirelessly charging in a car, airport, or hotel. Other features of the charge stream pad mini include: […]

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