05th May2015

See ‘Serenity’ on the big screen with Grimm Up North

by Phil Wheat

On the advent of the 10th anniversary of  Serenity, and the release of Whedons sequel to the 3rd biggest film of all time – The Avengers: Age of Ultron, Grimm Up North bring Serenity back to the big screen at Odeon Printworks on May 12th. For those unfamiliar with the tale of Serenity, the film follows […]

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05th May2015

Talking In Circles: Episode 68 – Age of Ultron Review

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 episode we are […]

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04th May2015

Competition: Win a DVD and poster for horror ‘The Asylum’

by Phil Wheat

To celebrate the release of the genre-busting evolution in teen horror The Asylum, out on DVD and Blu-ray 4th May 2015, we have a DVD and the official quad poster to giveaway courtesy of Studiocanal. From director Marcus Nispel (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Friday The 13th remakes) and the producers of Paranormal Activity and Insidious […]

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04th May2015

Competition: Win a copy of ‘World War Dead: Rise of the Fallen’ on DVD!

by Phil Wheat

The Battle of The Somme marked one of the bloodiest battles in human history wounding and killing 1,000,000 German and Allied soldiers in its wake. But…there was no winner. Now, 100 years later, a documentary team – led by filmmaker Marcus Singh (RAY PANTHAKI – 28 Days Later) and Emma Washington (WENDY GLENN – You’re […]

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04th May2015

‘Anti-Hero’ Book Review

by Phil Wheat

Written by Jonathan Wood | Published by Titan Books | Format:  Paperback, 480pp Jonathan Wood’s supernatural thriller is a laugh-a-minute riot. Which is odd for a book about the end of the world. You know your day isn’t going to start well when an attack drone starts trying to kill you at a funeral. Yet […]

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03rd May2015

Play Blackpool 2015 – Report

by Phil Wheat

So, at least for Nerdly, Play Blackpool 2015 is over for another year. As I write this it’s Sunday night and Play’s doors have closed for the day – however it is on for one more day, the first time the event has been a three-day affair in its history) There may be other “Play” […]

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30th Apr2015

Top 5: Reasons to attend Play Blackpool 2015

by Phil Wheat

With Play Blackpool only a day or so away, we’re getting excited for our second trip to a Play convention (we attended last years Manchester event, which was a fantastic success) but, of course, there are some folks who’ll need a little more persuading as to just why they should attend such an event – […]

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30th Apr2015

The Scream Cast – Episode 59: Jörg Buttgereit Interview

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to the latest episode of The ScreamCast! Each episode sees hosts Sean Duregger and Brad Henderson review a Scream Factory release, however this week the ScreamCast gang are doing things a little differently… This week we sit down with the master of Necrophile Romance, Jörg Buttgereit as we discuss his career including his notorious […]

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30th Apr2015

New trailer for Bill Oberst Jr. starrer ‘At Granny’s House’

by Phil Wheat

Vagabond Entertainment have released a brand new theatrical trailer for director Les Mahoney (Available) new horror thriller, At Granny`s House, which stars Rachel Alig (Bikini Spring Break), Glenda Morgan Brown (The West Wing), Mahoney (Coldwood) and indie horror favorite Bill Oberst Jr. (Abraham Lincoln vs. Zombies). The film follows a loving caregiver whose dark secret makes Granny’s house […]

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29th Apr2015

Competition: Win sci-fi click ‘The Last Survivors’ on DVD

by Phil Wheat

To celebrate the release of the thrilling post-apocalyptic action adventure The Last Survivors from the co-producer of The Guest and You’re Next – on DVD May 4th – we are giving away a copy! The Last Survivors draws on some classics of cinema, part Mad Max, part Spaghetti Western, the film delivers on action and […]

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29th Apr2015

Talking In Circles: Episode 67 – What Are the Chances?

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 episode we debut […]

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29th Apr2015

Brit horror ‘Unhallowed Ground’ scoops 3 awards at LIFF 2015

by Phil Wheat

Indie Brit-flick Unhallowed Ground, which we called “an unexpected gem…” (review) has scooped the Best Horror Film award at the prestigious 12th London Independent Film Festival. The 11-day annual festival hosted at the Shortwave and Genesis cinemas in London, showcased over 60 of the best of low and micro budget films from the UK and […]

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29th Apr2015

‘The Death of Superman Lives: What Happened?’ to debut at MCM London Comic Con

by Phil Wheat

It’s a bird… It’s a plane… It’s the European debut of The Death of Superman Lives: What Happened? Director Jon Schnepp is to attend May’s MCM London Comic Con to screen his much-anticipated Superman movie documentary, meet fans and sign autographs. The Death of Superman Lives: What Happened? delves into one of Hollywood’s most enthralling ‘what […]

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28th Apr2015

Marvelous Europe announce UK debut of ‘Lord of Magna: Maiden Heaven’

by Phil Wheat

Lord of Magna: Maiden Heaven is a strategy RPG adventure from the famed producer of the acclaimed Rune Factory series. Main character “Luchs” is an unsuccessful innkeeper forced to excavate crystals to make his way in life. One day while digging, he discovers a mysterious fairy maiden encased in a crystal! On awakening, the fairy […]

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28th Apr2015

Kickstarter sensation ‘Mighty No. 9’ coming to retailers!

by Phil Wheat

Comcept and Deep Silver today announced their partnership for Comcept’s upcoming side-scrolling action game and Kickstarter sensation, Mighty No. 9. Created by Keiji Inafune − the “father of Mega Man” − Comcept and Japanese co-developer Inti Creates, Mighty No. 9 will be available on 15th September 2015 in the Americas and on 18th September 2015 […]

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28th Apr2015

‘Ghosts of War’ Review (Titan Books)

by Phil Wheat

Written by George Mann | Published by Titan Books | Format: Paperback, 352pp George Mann’s pulp thriller does a lot to recapture the thrill of the early days of the genre. But in the Age of the Superhero, is that enough? We live in the Age of the Superhero in media. That’s beyond doubt – […]

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28th Apr2015

First trailer & poster for Ginger Lynn starrer ‘House of Many Sorrows’

by Phil Wheat

Fresh off an around the clock marathon editing and sound mastering session, director Barry J. Gillis has unveiled the first trailer for his forthcoming horror flick, House of Many Sorrows, which stars Ginger Lynn Allen, Tom Malloy, and Kim Sonderholm. The film tells the story of a group of guests in a country inn who […]

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27th Apr2015

First Look: A-Force #1

by Phil Wheat

An all-new era begins this May as Marvel’s Mightiest Mavens assemble for an explosive new series launching during Secret Wars – and here it is, your first look inside the blockbuster A-Force #1, from the creative team of G. Willow Wilson (Ms. Marvel), Marguerite Bennett (Angela: Asgard’s Assassin, James Patterson’s Max Ride: First Flight) and […]

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27th Apr2015

Season 2 of ‘Extant’ to premiere on Amazon Prime Instant Video

by Phil Wheat

Halle Berry is back for more extra-terrestrial encounters this summer as Amazon confirms the second season of mystery thriller Extant will premiere exclusively on Amazon Prime Instant Video from Thursday 2nd July, just hours after US broadcast. In season two, astronaut Molly Woods (Halle Berry) discovers she has unwittingly put the human race on a […]

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27th Apr2015

CM Punk takes on Marvel with Drax #1

by Phil Wheat

Fresh off his thunderous Marvel debut in February’s Thor Annual #1, this Winter the “Best in the World” takes on the baddest in the galaxy! Announced at C2E2, CM Punk will return to Marvel for Drax #1, which sees the wrestling superstar is blasting off into outer space for Drax’s very first ongoing series. Anyone […]

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27th Apr2015

Thai-set horror ‘Pernicious’ gets release date & new poster

by Phil Wheat

Benetone Films have announced the official release date for Pernicious, the new film from director James Cullen Bressack, which is also is written by Bressack alongside Taryn Hillin. The film lands June 19 in theatres and on demand. Pernicious stars Emmy-nominated Emily O’Brien (Young and the Restless), Ciara Hanna (Power Rangers) and Jackie Moore (100 […]

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26th Apr2015

‘Grimm Tales’ DVD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Molly C. Quinn, Yancy Butler, Lara Flynn Boyle, Lochlyn Munro, Michael Welch, Andrew James Allen | Written by David Tillman | Directed by Duane Journey Tommy Wirkola and the ABC TV show Once Upon a Time have a lot to answer for… Since the debut of the TV show and more importantly Wirkola’s movie […]

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