13th Mar2017

New trailer & poster for ‘Wonder Woman’

by Phil Wheat

Directed by Patty Jenkins (Monster, AMC’s The Killing) and starring Gal Gadot (Fast & Furious) in the titular role, Wonder Woman made her big screen debut in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, but this new film will mark her first time the character has headlined a solo feature – though you’d be hard-pressed to […]

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13th Mar2017

Talking in Circles: Episode 134 – Escaping Reality

by Phil Wheat

Talking in Circles is a pop culture talk show/podcast where hosts Dan, Greg, and Chuck wax poetic about comic books, movies, television shows, and pretty much anything else in geek culture. Come for the witty banter stay for the exciting games, hilarious skits, and “crazy but true” news stories. On this week’s show we escape […]

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10th Mar2017

‘Door to the Other Side’ DVD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Mitch Holden, Chelsea Gilligan, Nicholas Bianchi, Robin De Lano, Leann Donovan, Jason Faunt | Written by Nicholas Bianchi | Directed by Norman Lesperance Not to be confused with The Other Side of the Door (something which seems to have plagued this films Amazon page), Door to the Other Side is actually a retitling of […]

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10th Mar2017

First look at ‘Dark Souls: Tales of Ember #1’

by Phil Wheat

The critically acclaimed Dark Souls short stories return on April 5th 2017, with eight new fresh rakes on the staggeringly popular mythos as Titan Comics’ Tales of Ember series follows the smash success of Dark Souls: Winter’s Spite and Dark Souls: Legends of the Flame. George Mann (Doctor Who) and Alan Quah (Dark Souls: Winter’s […]

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10th Mar2017

‘Black Rose’ DVD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Alexander Nevsky, Kristanna Loken, Adrian Paul, Robert Davi, Robert Madrid, Matthias Hues, Oksana Sidorenko, Emmanuil Vitorgan, Olga Rodionova, Polina Butorina | Written by Brent Huff, George Saunders | Directed by Alexander Nevsky So let me get this straight; we have a brand-new direct to DVD film, the second feature from star/director Alexander Nevsky, who’s […]

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10th Mar2017

Trailer Park: The Atomic Blonde gets Fast & Furious in a Geostorm

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to the latest installment of Trailer Park, our semi-regular look at the latest trailers to hit the interwebs. This weeks line-up features a handful of the latest movie trailers including Atomic Blonde, Fast & Furious 8, Geostorm, Free Fire, and Seoul Station. Atomic Blonde The crown jewel of Her Majesty’s Secret Intelligence Service, Agent […]

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10th Mar2017

Trailer & Poster for Netflix’s ‘The Get Down: Part Two’

by Phil Wheat

A mythic saga of dreams, desire, soul and sound, The Get Down chronicles the epic musical evolution from disco to hip hop that defined 1970s New York City – as told by the relationships, struggles, triumphs, and artistry of the South Bronx teens who saw it through. Set to debut globally on April 7th 2017, […]

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10th Mar2017

Competition: Win the new Blu-ray of 80s classic ‘Excalibur’

by Phil Wheat

The legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table receives its most impressive screen treatment in Excalibur, from visionary director John Boorman (Deliverance, Hope and Glory). All the elements of Sir Thomas Malory’s classic Le Morte Darthur are here: Arthur (Nigel Terry) removing the sword Excalibur from the stone; the Round Table’s […]

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10th Mar2017

Interview: Director Paul Compton talks ‘Iron Men’

by Phil Wheat

Host Stuart Wright speaks to documentary director Paul Compton about his new film Iron Men… The unofficial film records the relocation of West Ham United from the Boleyn Ground to the London Stadium through the voices of fans, owners, club captain and local boy Mark Noble, manager Slaven Bilic and Ray Winstone. IRON MEN Digital […]

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09th Mar2017

Replay Events announce PLAY Expo Leeds

by Phil Wheat

Replay Events, one of the UK’s premier gaming and event entertainment companies and the driving force behind PLAY Expo Blackpool AND Manchester (both events that team Nerdly have attended in the past) have announced another addition to the PLAY Exo roster: PLAY Expo Leeds, an all-day gaming celebration taking place at Leeds United Football Club […]

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09th Mar2017

Glasgow Frightfest ’17: ‘It Stains the Sands Red’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Brittany Allen, Juan Riedinger, Merwin Mondesir, Kristopher Higgins, Andrew Supanz, Michael Filipowich, Nico David, Dylan Playfair | Written by Stuart Ortiz | Directed by Colin Minihan It Stains the Sands Red follows Las Vegas wild child Molly who finds herself stranded in the desert with a ravenously relentless zombie hot on her high heels, after […]

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09th Mar2017

MidWest WeirdFest 2017 – Winning films announced

by Phil Wheat

The inaugural MidWest WeirdFest wrapped this past Sunday, at the Micon Downtown Cinema in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The festival provided enthusiastic audiences a cinematic smorgasbord of all things fantastic, frightening, offbeat, and just plain weird. Today, MidWest WeirdFest announces the winning films of the inaugural event. From the press release: “It was an honor just […]

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09th Mar2017

New international trailer for ‘Rough Night’

by Phil Wheat

Starring Scarlett Johansson, Kate McKinnon, Jillian Bell, Ilana Glazer, and Zoë Kravitz; Rough Night, is an edgy R-rated comedy that sees five best friends from college reunite 10 years later for a wild bachelorette weekend in Miami. Their hard partying takes a hilariously dark turn when they accidentally kill a male stripper. Amidst the craziness […]

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09th Mar2017

‘Fist Fight’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Charlie Day, Ice Cube, Tracy Morgan, Jillian Bell, Dean Norris, Christina Hendricks, Dennis Haysbert, JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Kumail Nanjiani | Written by Van Robichaux, Evan Susser | Directed by Richie Keen Is anyone else old enough to remember Three O’Clock High? You are? Well you might get a feeling of deja-vu watching Fist Fight. […]

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09th Mar2017

First Look: Royals #1

by Phil Wheat

A myth from the future. A quest to the farthest stars. A legend written across galaxies. This April, the Inhuman royal family departs on an odyssey to save their race in Royals #1 – the brand-new series from fan-favorite writer Al Ewing (The Ultimates, U.S.Avengers) and red-hot artist Jonboy Meyers (Teen Titans, Spawn). Abdicating the […]

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09th Mar2017

The History of Bad Ideas – Episode 166: Three Beers & a Haggis!

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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08th Mar2017

‘The Lesson’ Blu-ray Review (Scream Factory)

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Robert Hands, Evan Bendall, Michaela Prchalová, Rory Coltart, Joshua Wedge | Written and Directed by Ruth Platt   Very much a reflection of modern society, especially given the film was inspired by a real life event when a teacher, after 20 years of teaching – with no prior episodes of anger or violence – […]

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08th Mar2017

Nerd Buy: ‘Ghost in the Shell’ Funko Pop! Vinyl Figures

by Phil Wheat

The live action, english language, movie version of Ghost In the Shell is due to open in cinema’s around the world from late March. Starring Scarlett Johansson in the lead role of ‘Major’, a field commander in the Cyborg counter-cyberterrorist unit it finally brings to the big screens one of the series that started the […]

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08th Mar2017

Blanc-Biehn Productions ‘The Girl’ nominated for 2017 Saturn Award

by Phil Wheat

Independent film company Blanc-Biehn Productions’ horror film The Girl nominated for Saturn Award in the Best DVD/BD Release in the Home Entertainment category. The Girl – which stars Michael Biehn and is directed by his Blanc-Biehn Productions partner and wife, Jennifer Blanc-Biehn – already won Best Feature Film in the Sci-Fi-Fantasy-Horror-Thriller category at the 2016 […]

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08th Mar2017

Another look at Marvel’s ‘Rogue One’ adaptation

by Phil Wheat

Following our sneak peek at two of the covers for the book, here’s your first look inside the Star Wars: Rogue One Adaptation #1 – the new series written by Jody Houser (Max Ride) with art by Emilio Laiso (Star Wars Annual) and Oscar Bazaldua (Gwenpool Holiday Special). Out April 5th, join the harrowing group […]

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08th Mar2017

Cinema Geeks: Episode 122 – Spring Preview

by Phil Wheat

A newcomer to the Nerdly family, 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 122: Spring Preview […]

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07th Mar2017

‘The Void’ gets a new UK trailer…

by Phil Wheat

Prepare for a fresh slice of terror from the warped imaginations of VFX and design masters Steven Kostanski and Jeremy Gillespie. The Void is a highly anticipated new horror following a series of successful and prestigious festival appearances. Encountering a blood-soaked man on a dark deserted road, a police officer rushes the victim to the […]

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