08th Dec2017

Nintendo announce ‘Bayonetta 3’ and new ‘Breath of the Wild’ DLC

by Phil Wheat

During this years Game Awards, Nintendo revealed a trailer announcing that Bayonetta 3 is currently in development by PlatinumGames, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch console. In addition, the critically acclaimed Bayonetta 2, originally a Wii U exclusive, and the original Bayonetta, – both also developed by PlatinumGames – will be launching for Nintendo Switch on […]

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08th Dec2017

New UK poster for ‘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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07th Dec2017

A Night of Horror & Fantastic Planet Film Festival – Award winners announced

by Phil Wheat

Presented by Deadhouse Films, the 11th annual A Night of Horror International Film Festival and Fantastic Planet, Sydney Sci-Fi and Fantasy Film Festival showcased a stunning array of the latest and greatest horror, sci-fi, thriller and fantasy films from around the globe. At the conclusion of the festival, the winners of the 2017 A Night […]

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07th Dec2017

New trailer & debut date for season 4 of ‘Black Mirror’

by Phil Wheat

Black Mirror is an anthology series that taps into our collective unease with the modern world, with each stand-alone episode a sharp, suspenseful tale exploring themes of contemporary techno-paranoia leading to an unforgettable – and sometimes unsettling – conclusion. Without questioning it, technology has transformed all aspects of our lives; in every home; on every […]

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07th Dec2017

The History of Bad Ideas – Episode 205: Spacey’s Playhouse!

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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06th Dec2017

Marvel & Stitcher team for ‘Wolverine: The Long Night’ scripted podcast

by Phil Wheat

Marvel New Media and podcast listening service/content network Stitcher have announced they’re teaming up for Wolverine: The Long Night, the first-ever Marvel scripted podcast, launching in spring 2018. The 10-episode series will be available exclusively on Stitcher Premium until fall 2018, when it will see a wide release across all podcast platforms. The show’s cast […]

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06th Dec2017

New “origin” trailer for the CW’s ‘Black Lightning’

by Phil Wheat

The CW have released an “Origin” trailer for their latest superhero show, Black Lightning. Yet despite this being another CW superhero show, don’t get too excited about seeing the character crossover with the rest of the networks DC line-up. Said network chief Mark Pedowitz at a recent CW upfront presentation: “we do not aim to […]

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06th Dec2017

Digital Shorts: ‘Aces of the Luftwaffe – Squadron’ Review (Nintendo Switch)

by Phil Wheat

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 Aces of the Luftwaffe – Squadron, yet another shmup now available on the Nintendo Switch. When Europe seemed to be freed, […]

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06th Dec2017

Preview: Bloodborne – The Death of Sleep #1

by Phil Wheat

In Titan Comics’ new Bloodborne: The Death of Sleep – written by Ales Kot (Generation Gone, Zero), with art by Piotr Kowalski (Wolfenstein, Dark Souls) – a nameless Hunter awakens in an ancient city where horrific beasts stalk the shadows and the streets run slick with the blood of the damned. Seeking an escape from […]

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06th Dec2017

First look at ‘Mega Man 11’

by Phil Wheat

Mega Man 11 is the next evolution in the long-running 32 million unit-selling action platformer series; featuring tight side-scrolling action gameplay the series is known for while completely revolutionizing the experience for modern consoles, retaining its signature challenge while offering a variety of difficulty options. The classic series takes a leap forward in visual presentation […]

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06th Dec2017

Cinema Geeks: Episode 156 – ‘Justice League’ Review

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 156 – Movie Special ‘Justice League’ Review Today […]

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05th Dec2017

New international trailer for Guillermo del Toro’s ‘The Shape of Water’

by Phil Wheat

Here’s the new international trailer for Guillermo del Toro’s next film,  The Shape of Water, which looks remarkably like a cross between Hellboy’s Abe Sapien and The Creature From the Black Lagoon (a film incidentally del Toro expressed an interest in remaking). The Shape of Water stars Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins, Michael Stuhlbarg, Octavia […]

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05th Dec2017

First English trailer for anime ‘Mary and The Witch’s Flower’

by Phil Wheat

Founded by Studio Ghibli veterans Yonebayashi and Yoshiaki Nishimura and employing the majority of the animators from Studio Ghibli when it announced it was ceasing feature production, Studio Ponoc’s first feature is Mary and The Witch’s Flower featuring the same lush and evocative animation Studio Ghibli was so legendary for, carrying the torch forward into another generation. […]

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05th Dec2017

New BTS featurette on training for ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’

by Phil Wheat

Eritten and directed by Rian Johnson, Star Wars: The Last Jedi stars Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Gwendoline Christie, Kelly Marie Tran, Laura Dern and Benicio Del Toro. In Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the Skywalker saga continues as […]

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05th Dec2017

Netflix announce debut of cyberpunk series ‘Altered Carbon’

by Phil Wheat

Based on the classic cyberpunk noir novel by Richard K. Morgan, Altered Carbon is an intriguing story of murder, love, sex, and betrayal, set more than 300 years in the future. Society has been transformed by new technology: consciousness can be digitized; human bodies are interchangeable; death is no longer permanent. Takeshi Kovacs is the lone surviving […]

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05th Dec2017

Pop Addled: Episode 127 – 50 Shades of Hershey

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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04th Dec2017

New images from ‘Code Vein’ highlight new character Nicola

by Phil Wheat

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe have released a wealth of new images from its upcoming action-adventure title Code Vein – the images highlight a new character Nicola, new features such as Ivy Blood Veil and Blood Code as well as a new location – the Ridge of Frozen Souls. Mia’s little brother Nicola Karnstein is wandering […]

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04th Dec2017

‘Sightings’ VOD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Boo Arnold, Rawn Erickson II, Tahila Morgan, Dante Basco, Stephanie Drapeau, Kevin Sizemore, Tiffany Heath | Written and Directed by Dallas Morgan When former Sheriff and skeptic of the paranormal, Tom Mayfield (Boo Arnold), encounters three dead bodies on his Texas ranch, he must enlist the help of his conspiracy-theorist brother-in-law (Rawn Erickson II), […]

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04th Dec2017

AMC UK to air ‘Robert Kirkman’s Secret History of Comics’

by Phil Wheat

AMC have announced that it will premiere AMC Visionaries: Robert Kirkman’s Secret History of Comics on Monday 8th January at 9:00pm, available exclusively to BT customers. Said Kirkman: My love for the world of comics knows no bounds. It’s a universe of amazing stories that has been driving pop culture as a whole for decades. […]

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04th Dec2017

First look at the start of World War Hulk II in ‘Incredible Hulk #714’

by Phil Wheat

This March, Hulk writer Greg Pak and artist Carlo Barberi (All New X-Men) will unleash a totally new chapter in Incredible Hulk #714 with World War Hulk II, bringing Amadeus Cho back to earth. But Amadeus has changed during his time on Sakaar – since his face-to-face meeting with Bruce Banner in Generations, Amadeus has […]

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04th Dec2017

Cinema Geeks: Movie Special – ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Review

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 155 – ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Review Thor: Ragnorok is […]

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01st Dec2017

‘Vampariah’ VOD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Kelly Lou Dennis, Aureen Almario, Alex Benjamin, I-Li Chang Brice, Jason Bustos, Gemma Padua Calderon, Kevin Camia, Bo Campbell, Hilton Jamal Day, Gabi Dayers, Arlene Joie Deleon, Michael Dorado, Roczane Enriquez | Written and Directed by Matthew Abaya Vampire movies are ten-a-penny these days: from the sparkly variety to the emo, leather-clad type, we’ve […]

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