20th Nov2017

‘Lost in the Pacific’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Brandon Routh, Russell Wong, Yuqi Zhang, Bernice Liu, Sunny Wang, Mengjie Jiang, Xiangyu Dai, Vincent M. Ward, Kaiwi Lyman, Bobby Tonelli, Yonglin Yu, Siyu Lu, Tim Parrish, Natasha Lloyd, Tazito Garcia | Written by Vincent Zhou, Peter Cameron | Directed by Vincent Zhou When one of the first lines in the film is “if […]

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20th Nov2017

Genre fest favourite ‘Somebody’s Darling’ coming to VOD

by Phil Wheat

UFOClub Creative has announced the VOD release of Sharad Patel’s Somebody’s Darling. Putting a supernatural twist on the ever-relevant topics of campus safety, rape culture and privilege, Sharad Patel’s directorial feature debut took home the Jury prize for Best Feature at Comicpalooza, Best Horror Feature Film at the Subversive Film Awards and Best International Film […]

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20th Nov2017

Bandai Namco release new trailer for ‘Code Vein’

by Phil Wheat

BANDAI NAMCO have today released a new trailer for their upcoming action-RPG title Code Vein, which will be released worldwide in 2018. The trailer highlights the mysterious and captivating universe along with a quick look at the challenging weapon-based combat found in Code Vein. The trailer also teases the companion gameplay mechanic. As players venture […]

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20th Nov2017

Digital Shorts: ‘Maria the Witch’ 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 Maria the Witch, another of the many indie games now making their way to the Nintendo Switch. Looking at the screenshots […]

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20th Nov2017

More images from ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ surface

by Phil Wheat

Star Wars: The Last Jedi, written and directed by Rian Johnson, is set for release on December 14th – and 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 […]

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17th Nov2017

Rainy Frog bring ‘Star Ghost’ to the Nintendo Switch

by Phil Wheat

Rainy Frog have announced that Star Ghost, one of the gems of the Wii U eShop, launches worldwide for Nintendo Switch on November 30th 2017. A Metagon war fleet has been detected at the outer perimeter. Patrol 12 star systems in the most advanced star fighter ever built. Navigate the perilous fragments of exploding planets, […]

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17th Nov2017

‘WWE 2K18’ Review (PS4)

by Phil Wheat

I’ve been playing WWE video games all my life – from the early days of the NES and the likes of Wrestlemania Challenge, through a myriad of consoles and handhelds, to as recently as WWE 2K16 on the PS4; and in that time the games have changed a LOT. So, after decades of change, why […]

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17th Nov2017

First trailer for Oscilloscope’s insane(!) ‘The Road Movie’

by Phil Wheat

A mosaic of asphalt adventures, landscape photography, and some of the craziest sh*t you’ve ever seen, Dmitrii Kalashnikov’s The Road Movie is a stunning compilation of video footage shot exclusively via the deluge of dashboard cameras that populate Russian roads. “Somewhere between JACKASS and FACES OF DEATH lies the queasy allure of THE ROAD MOVIE.” […]

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17th Nov2017

First teaser and poster for ‘The Strangers: Prey at Night’

by Phil Wheat

Aviron Pictures has released the first teaser trailer and teaser one-sheet for The Strangers: Prey at Night, which is released in cinemas on March 9th 2018. A family’s road trip takes a dangerous turn when they arrive at a secluded mobile home park to stay with some relatives and find it mysteriously deserted. Under the […]

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17th Nov2017

Trailer & Poster(s) for ‘Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation’

by Phil Wheat

In Sony Pictures Animation’s Hotel Transylvania 3, Mavis surprises Dracula with a family voyage on a luxury monster cruise ship so he can take a summer vacation from providing everyone else’s vacation at the hotel, and the rest of Drac’s Pack cannot resist tagging along.  The monsters are all having a great time, indulging in all […]

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17th Nov2017

365Flicks Podcast – Episode 95: Indie Talk w/Nathan Von Minden

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 95: Indie Talk w/Angry Men director Nathan […]

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16th Nov2017

‘Rogue Trooper Redux’ Review (Nintendo Switch)

by Phil Wheat

Originally released in 2006 and earning two BAFTA nominations for Best Character and Best Story, Rogue Trooper was one of the undiscovered gems of the PS2 – and for those gamers that played it, it still remains one of the best comic book, nay licensed, games on Sony’s console EVER. Technically (literally, from a technological […]

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16th Nov2017

Two new posters for ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’

by Phil Wheat

Star Wars: The Last Jedi, written and directed by Rian Johnson, is set for release in December – and 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: […]

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16th Nov2017

Competition: Win ‘The Incredible Shrinking Man’ from Arrow Video!

by Phil Wheat

To celebrate the Blu-ray release of The Incredible Shrinking Man, available on Blu-ray from 13th November, we have a copy of the film on Blu-ray up for grabs, courtesy of Arrow Video! Based on the novel by the massively influential sci-fi and horror writer Richard Matheson (I Am Legend, The Martian Chronicles), with a script […]

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16th Nov2017

Digital Shorts: ‘Double Dragon IV’ 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 Double Dragon IV, the side-scrolling sequel that has just been ported over to the Nintendo Switch. Double Dragon IV is the […]

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16th Nov2017

Nerd Buy: ‘Tommy Boy’ Funko Pop! Vinyls

by Phil Wheat

“If at first you don’t succeed, lower your standards.” Originally released in 1995, the cult comedy film Tommy Boy, starring the late Chris Farley alongside David Spade, joins the Funko Pop! vinyl range early next year – with Pops of seven-year college graduate Tommy (Farley) and his dad’s sycophantic assistant Richard (Spade). Tommy Callahan Jr. […]

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16th Nov2017

‘Never Leave Alive’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: John Hennigan, Michelle Taylor, Eric Etebari, Joseph Gatt, J. Michael Evans | Written by J. Amanda Sabater | Directed by Steven LaMorte Never Leave Alive is the latest star vehicle for wrestler/actor John Hennigan (who wrestled for WWE under the name John Morrison, and currently wrestles for TNA and Lucha Underground as Johnny Impact […]

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16th Nov2017

First look at ‘Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #300’

by Phil Wheat

He’s a staple of the Marvel Universe, and this February, Peter Parker’s legacy will be honored with a milestone issue in Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #300. A celebration of the Spider-Man legacy, Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #300 follows the reveal of Peter Parker’s true identity as he goes up against the Tinkerer in what […]

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16th Nov2017

The History of Bad Ideas – Episode 202: With Apologies, Wynonna Earpers!

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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15th Nov2017

3 new TV spots for ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’

by Phil Wheat

Star Wars: The Last Jedi, written and directed by Rian Johnson, is set for release in December – so of course now is the time that publicity for the film ramps up… Which leads us to these brand new TV spots for the film which stars Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John […]

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15th Nov2017

New cover reveals line-up of ‘X-Men Red’

by Phil Wheat

Earlier this week, Marvel announced the continuation of Jean Grey’s story with X-Men Red, a brand new series written by Tom Taylor (All-New Wolverine) with art by Mahmud Asrar (All-New, All-Different Avengers Generations: The Unworthy Thor & The Mighty Thor); and now they have revealed the heroes who will accompany the omega-level telepath as she […]

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15th Nov2017

‘Office Christmas Party’ DVD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Jason Bateman, Olivia Munn, T.J. Miller, Jennifer Aniston, Kate McKinnon, Courtney B. Vance, Jillian Bell, Rob Corddry, Vanessa Bayer, Randall Park, Sam Richardson, Jamie Chung | Written by Justin Malen, Laura Solon, Dan Mazer | Directed by Josh Gordon, Will Speck Josh Gordon and Will Speck, co-directors of one of, if not THE, greatest […]

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