22nd May2017

365Flicks Podcast – Episode 75: Guardians 2, Ghost In The Shell & Top5

by Phil Wheat

Here’s the latest episode of the 365Flicks 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 Podomatic and Libsyn, whilst we’ll be featuring each and every new episode as it premieres. 365Flicks Podcast – Episode 75: Boar Spunk, Guardians 2 […]

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19th May2017

Star Wars’ Mace Windu to headline his own comic!

by Phil Wheat

Marvel have announced that this August, writer Matt Owens (Elektra) will team with artist Denys Cowan (Nighthawk, Captain America/Black Panther: Flags of Our Fathers) to unveil the exciting story of one of the Jedi’s greatest warriors in Star Wars: Jedi of the Republic – Mace Windu #1. Yes, one of the most accomplished and storied […]

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19th May2017

LEGO unveil official images of new ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ sets

by Phil Wheat

Following the leaked LEGO images a few weeks ago, LEGO has officially unveiled new images of the companies two upcoming Marvel Super Heroes sets based on Marvel’s next blockbuster Thor: Ragnarok. The sets include #76084: The Ultimate Battle of Asgard (complete with Thor, Bruce Banner, Hela, Valkyrie, and two Berserker minifigures); and #76088 Thor Vs. […]

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19th May2017

‘Hide and Seek’ DVD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Rachel DiPillo, Kirby Bliss Blanton, Samuel Larsen, James Landry Hébert, Sandy Valles, Alex Shaffer, Michael Filipowich, Joey Abril, Juliana A. Morgan | Written by Darrell Wheat, Kyle Arrington | Directed by Darrell Wheat Originally titled Recovery (which makes sense given that a key plot point in the film involves recovering a phone), Hide and […]

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19th May2017

First trailer for CW superhero show ‘Black Lightning’

by Phil Wheat

The CW have released the first trailer for their latest superhero show, Black Lightning. However, 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 do a five-way crossover. Black Lightning, at […]

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19th May2017

First look at Walt Simonson’s cover for ‘Hercules #1’

by Phil Wheat

Multi-award winning writer, JDMorvan (Wolverine: Saudade) and artists Looky (Nocturnes Rouges) and Olivier Thill are set to team up on Hercules: Wrath of the Heavens, a stunningly illustrated science fiction re-telling of the legend of Hercules, released this August, with a cover – unveiled today – by the legendary comics creator, Walter Simonson (Thor). A […]

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18th May2017

‘Accel World vs. Sword Art Online’ release date confirmed

by Phil Wheat

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe have revealed the pre-order contents and the official Accel World vs. Sword Art Online release date – which is now set for 7th July 2017. The PS4 digital pre-order will give access to the SAO ORIGINS PACK that features 4 different costumes; Kirito and Sinon GGO Avatar Costumes, Knights of The […]

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18th May2017

Horror Channel unleashes eight premieres for June

by Phil Wheat

Horror Channel has eight prime-time weekend film premieres in June including the UK premieres of RETREAT, Carl Tibbets’ ‘ménage a trois of terror’ starring Thandie Newton, Cillian Murphy and Jamie Bell and R.D. Braunstein’s smartly gripping I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE 3: VENGEANCE IS MINE – widely seen as the best of the series. There […]

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18th May2017

Netflix announce ‘The Dark Crystal’ prequel

by Phil Wheat

A beloved classic from the 80s marks its return as Netflix announce they will bring The Jim Henson Company’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance exclusively to its subscribers around the world. The 10-episode fantasy adventure series is a prequel to the ground-breaking 1982 fan favourite The Dark Crystal, and takes place many years before […]

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18th May2017

First look at ‘Star Trek: Discovery’

by Phil Wheat

Netflix have today released the first look trailer and key art for the new series Star Trek: Discovery – the latest in the long-running sci-fi franchise, which will premiere this autumn on Netflix everywhere except the U.S. and Canada where it will be available on CBS All Access, and Bell Media respectively Star Trek: Discovery […]

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18th May2017

‘Arrested Development’ gets a fifth season on Netflix

by Phil Wheat

Netflix have announced series creator Mitchell Hurwitz and the entire series regular cast, including: Jason Bateman, Michael Cera, Jeffrey Tambor, Jessica Walter, Will Arnett, Tony Hale, Portia de Rossi, David Cross and Alia Shawkat will return for a fifth season of Arrested Development to premiere exclusively for Netflix members worldwide in 2018. Arrested Development centers […]

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18th May2017

‘Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’ Review (Nintendo Switch)

by Phil Wheat

Let’s be honest. When Nintendo announced the release of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, it was met with a less than stellar response. After all, technially this “new” Nintendo Switch game is anything but new… Instead the Switch iteration is a port of the existing Wii U game, with a few new bells and whistles and […]

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18th May2017

Marvel reveal “Mary Jane Watson” variant program

by Phil Wheat

One of Marvel’s most beloved heroes takes center stage next month and you’re not going to want to miss it… Fans have already gotten a glimpse of Mary Jane Watson in the Free Comic Book Day issue of Marvel’s upcoming series, Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #1, and Marvel has enlisted some of comics’ most […]

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18th May2017

The History of Bad Ideas – Episode 176: The Girl From Osaka!

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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18th May2017

‘Touhou Kobuto V: Burst Battle’ coming to Nintendo Switch

by Phil Wheat

NIS America have announced that Touhou Kobuto V: Burst Battle will also be arriving on the Nintendo Switch in addition to the PlayStation 4 (physical and digital) and PlayStation Vita (digital-only) – with the games release date pushed back to 5th September in North America and 8th September in Europe to accommodate launching on the […]

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17th May2017

Second trailer for shark flick ’47 Meters Down’

by Phil Wheat

Despite already sneaking on to DVD last year (before being pulled), the theatrical marketing machine for shark survival horror/thriller 47 Meters Down continues – with a second trailer for film, which is directed by Johannes Roberts (F, The Other Side of the Door), and stars Mandy Moore, Claire Holt, Yani Gellman, and Matthew Modine. 47 Meters […]

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17th May2017

‘Double Exposure’ Review (Vinegar Syndrome)

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Michael Callan, Joanna Pettet, Seymour Cassel, James Stacy, Pamela Hensley, Cleavon Little, Robert Tessier, Sally Kirkland | Written and Directed by William Bryon Hillman A remake of director William Bryon Hillman’s own 1974 film The Photographer, Double Exposure is the latest slice of cinematic sleaze to be rescued from obscurity by the fine folks […]

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17th May2017

HP Lovecraft meets The Raid in new horror ‘Black Site’

by Phil Wheat

AirPick Pictures and Tom Paton Film have announced the start of production of their forthcoming movie Black Site, a supernatural action best described as “HP Lovecraft meets The Raid“, starring Mike Beckingham (Pegasus Bridge, Redwood) and directed by Tom Paton (Redwood, Pandorica). From the press release: BLACK SITE is the story of Ren Reid, orphaned […]

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17th May2017

Nintendo Switch gets its first ‘One Piece’ game!

by Phil Wheat

After 1 million copies sold worldwide with the original title, this Summer the Straw Hat Pirates will dock on PS4 and PC with a brand new revamped version of One Piece Unlimited World Red: Deluxe Edition, AND for the first time ever on Nintendo Switch in September. The game comes with several new features from […]

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17th May2017

First images from Fox’s X-Men show ‘The Gifted’

by Phil Wheat

Coming soon from Fox is The Gifted, aka the X-Men TV show, which is a co-production between 20th Century Fox Television and Marvel Television, and focuses on a suburban couple (the Struckers) whose ordinary lives are rocked by the sudden discovery that their children possess mutant powers. Forced to go on the run from a […]

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17th May2017

Cinema Geeks: Episode 133 – Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2

by Phil Wheat

Here’s the latest episode of the Cinema Geeks 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 right here, whilst we’ll be featuring each and every new episode as it premieres. Episode 132: Summer Preview Today on Episode 133 of the […]

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16th May2017

Behind the scenes of season 3 of ‘Fear the Walking Dead’

by Phil Wheat

Fear the Walking Dead stars Kim Dickens as Madison, Cliff Curtis as Travis, Frank Dillane as Nick, Alycia Debnam-Carey as Alicia, Mercedes Mason as Ofelia, Colman Domingo as Strand and Danay Garcia as Luciana. Joining the cast as series regulars for season three are British actors Daniel Sharman (The Originals, Teen Wolf) and Sam Underwood […]

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