04th Mar2014

Frightfest 2014: ‘Video Nasties – Draconian Days’ Review

by Phil Wheat

The highly anticipated follow-up to their critically acclaimed VIDEO NASTIES: MORAL PANIC, CENSORSHIP & VIDEOTAPE documentary, director Jake West and producer Marc Morris continue uncovering the shocking story of home entertainment post the 1984 Video Recordings Act. A time when Britain plunged into a new dark age of the most restrictive censorship, where the horror […]

04th Mar2014

‘Robot Wars’ DVD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Don Michael Paul, Yuji Okumoto, Barbara Crampton, James Staley, Lisa Rinna, Danny Kamekona, J. Downing | Written by Jackson Barr | Directed by Albert Band In the early 90s Full Moon dipped their toe into the giant-robot market with three films that, in the intervening years, have gained somewhat of a cult following – […]

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03rd Mar2014

First Look: Silver Surfer #1

by Phil Wheat

This March, the sentinel of the skyways blasts off for an all-new adventure in the thrilling Silver Surfer #1, from New York Times Bestselling writer Dan Slott and critically acclaimed artist Mike Allred. The universe is big. Bigger than one could ever imagine, even one such as the Surfer. Propelled by the mighty Power Cosmic, […]

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03rd Mar2014

‘Earth Defense Force 2025’ Review (PS3)

by Phil Wheat

The insects return from dormancy to disturb the peace with over-the-top action and massive city-leveling explosions that will entrench the EDF and the citizens of earth into a state of emergency in Earth Defense Force 2025, aka Chikyū Bōeigun 4, the latest game in the Earth Defense Force series and a direct sequel to Earth […]

03rd Mar2014

‘Veronica Mars’ – New Clip

by Phil Wheat

Veronica Mars (Kristen Bell) has put Neptune and her amateur sleuthing days behind her on the eve of graduating law school. While interviewing at high-end law firms, Veronica gets a call from her ex-boyfriend Logan (Jason Dohring) who has been accused of murder. Veronica heads back to Neptune just to help Logan find an attorney, […]

03rd Mar2014

Preview: Titan Comics’ new ‘Doctor Who’ series

by Phil Wheat

Following last month’s announcement that Titan Comics will publish Doctor Who comics, here’s a sneak peek at the issue #1 covers and creator details for the brand-new Doctor Who: The Tenth Doctor series and Doctor Who: The Eleventh Doctor series: DOCTOR WHO: THE TENTH DOCTOR #1 Regular cover by Alice X. Zhang THE TENTH DOCTOR IS […]

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03rd Mar2014

Preview: ‘Video Nasty: The Comic Book’

by Phil Wheat

There’d been an online buzz about Mario Covone’s new horror comic Video Nasty, which tells a scary story that at the same time deals with the politics behind government censorship and media manipulation before this past weekend’s Glasgow Frightfest – however it was this weekend when I managed to grab a copy of the ashcan […]

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02nd Mar2014

Frightfest 2014: ‘The Scribbler’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Katie Cassidy, Michelle Trachtenberg, Eliza Dushku, Garrett Dillahunt, Gina Gershon, Sasha Grey, Kunal Nayyar, Billy Campbell, Michael Imperioli, Ashlynn Yennie, Richard Riehle | Written by Dan Schaffer | Directed by John Suits Based on the graphic novel by Dan Shaffer (Doghouse), The Scribbler is the latest “comic book movie” to grace our screen, telling the […]

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02nd Mar2014

Frightfest 2014: ‘Proxy’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Alexia Rasmussen, Alexa Havins, Kristina Klebe, Joe Swanberg, Jim Dougherty, Faust Checho, Erika Hoveland | Written by Zack Parker, Kevin Donner | Directed by Zack Parker Attacked and beaten by a hooded assailant after seeing her gynaecologist, pregnant Esther seeks consolation in a support group where she meets Melanie, a mother who lost a child. But […]

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28th Feb2014

Frightfest 2014: ‘Savaged’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Amanda Adrienne, Tom Ardavany, Ronnie Gene Blevins, Rodney Rowland, Brionne Davis, Ed Fletcher, Jason Gurvitz, Daniel Knight, John Charles Meyer, Kyle Morris, Marc Anthony Samuel | Written and Directed by Micheal S. Ojeda Travelling across country to be with her fiancé, deaf mute Zoe (Adrienne) stumbles on a horrific crime. Zoe’s brave attempt to intervene […]

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28th Feb2014

Competition: Win ‘Magi – The Labyrinth of Magic’ on DVD

by Phil Wheat

Ever wondered what a tale akin to that of Arabian Nights would be like in anime form? You have your answer with the very popular series, Magi – The Labyrinth Of Magic. In a fantastical middle-age world where slavery is rife, there are mysterious tall towers named Dungeons which mysteriously appeared out of nowhere. Someone […]

26th Feb2014

Frightfest 2014: ‘Almost Human’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Graham Skipper, Vanessa Leigh, Josh Ethier, Susan T. Travers, Anthony Amaral III, Michael A. LoCicero, Jami Tennille, Chuck Doherty, John Palmer, Mark O’Leary | Written and Directed by Joe Begos Mark Fisher disappeared from home in a blinding blue light flash. His friend Seth Hampton was the last person to see him alive. Two […]

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26th Feb2014

Uber-creepy first poster for horror flick ‘Utero’

by Phil Wheat

Writer/Director Bryan Coyne’s (Harvard Park, Incarnate) new film Utero started production this week in Los Angeles. Independently financed by Coinopflix, the movie stars Jessica Cameron who is also producing along with her Truth or Dare partner, Jonathan Higgins. Former Platinum Studios Exec (Cowboys and Aliens, Dylan Dog: Dead Of Night) Richard Marincic also serves as […]

26th Feb2014

First Look: Iron Patriot #1

by Phil Wheat

This March, peel back the layers of Colonel James Rhodes in Iron Patriot #1 – the all-new series from critically acclaimed writer Ales Kot and fan-favorite artist Garry Brown. Who is the man in the armor? What drives him? James Rhodes may have quit the Secret Avengers, but that’s not going to stop him from […]

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26th Feb2014

LEGO Mixels: Series 1 – Teslo, Vulk & Seismo Review

by Phil Wheat

LEGO Mixels is a brand new collection of mini, pocket-money sized building sets which will be released in three series throughout the year, enabling children to mix and match the colourful, mischievous Mixels characters, and create their own weird and wacky story lines. Series 1 is made up of three quirky tribes to collect: the […]

25th Feb2014

‘Godzilla’ – New Trailer

by Phil Wheat

Check out this awesome new trailer for Godzilla, directed by Gareth Edwards, which hits UK cinemas on May 16th 2014. An epic rebirth to Toho’s iconic Godzilla, this spectacular adventure, from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures, pits the world’s most famous monster against malevolent creatures who, bolstered by humanity’s scientific arrogance, threaten our very […]

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24th Feb2014

First Look: Amazing X-Men #5

by Phil Wheat

Here’s your first look at Amazing X-Men #5, from the critically acclaimed creative team of Jason Aaron and Ed McGuinness. The X-Men have been reunited with their fallen brother Nightcrawler – but how long will the reunion last? Azazel and his fleet of hellish warships are advancing – set to pillage the afterlife for all […]

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24th Feb2014

SIgnature Entertainment announce UK release of ‘Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return’

by Phil Wheat

It seems like we’ve been talking about the film forever, but finally we have news on the UK release of Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return (previously titled Dorothy of Oz), the animated musical adventure which is a continuation of one of the world’s most popular and well loved stories… and which comes to the UK […]

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24th Feb2014

Full line-up for ‘Star Wars Fan Fun Day 2014’ announced

by Phil Wheat

Started in 2008, the Star Wars Fan Fun Day is an event for Star Wars fans by Star Wars fans. Held at Burnley Football Club, the event has grown from strength to strength, with last years fun day seeing attendance rise to 2000 people (which given the size of the facilities at Burnley FC is […]

23rd Feb2014

‘The Last Days’ DVD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Quim Guttierez, Jose Coronado, Marta Etura, Leticia Dolera, Isak Ferriz | Written and Directed by Alex & David Pastor The directing duo behind the underrated Carriers, Alex and David Pastor, return for yet another slice of post-apocalyptic horror with The Last Days, which sees a mysterious epidemic known as The Panic spread across the planet […]

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22nd Feb2014

First Look: Winter Soldier – The Bitter March #2

by Phil Wheat

This March, the hunt is on in the pages of Winter Soldier: The Bitter March #2, from the blockbuster creative team of Rick Remender and Roland Boschi. S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Ran Shen is responsible for escorting two of the most important scientists on the planet back to the United States. Too bad, the only thing in […]

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21st Feb2014

First Look: Daredevil #1

by Phil Wheat

This March, the Eisner Award winning creative team returns for the next chapter in the saga of Matt Murdock, as the Man Without Fear rushes headlong into All-New Marvel NOW! So check out your first look at Daredevil #1, from the blockbuster creative team of Mark Waid and Chris Samnee. Gifted with an imperceptible radar […]

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