21st Feb2014

‘Cabin Fever 3: Patient Zero’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Sean Astin, Currie Graham, Ryan Donowho, Brando Eaton, Jillian Murray, Mitch Ryan, Solly Duran, Lydia Hearst, Claudette Lali | Written by Jake Wade Wall | Directed by Kaare Andrews I distinctly remember the hype surrounding the release of the original Cabin Fever movie – written and directed by then newcomer Eli Roth, the film […]

21st Feb2014

New poster for ‘The Raid 2: Berandal’

by Phil Wheat

Once again written and directed by Gareth Evans, The Raid 2: Berandal picks up right where the first film left off and follows Rama (Iko Uwais) as he goes undercover and infiltrates the ranks of a ruthless Jakarta crime syndicate in order to protect his family and uncover the corruption in his own police force. Designed […]

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20th Feb2014

Trailer and poster for ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’

by Phil Wheat

Here’s the first trailer and poster for Marvel’s forthcoming space-set superhero movie, Guardians of the Galaxy, which is written and directed by James Gunn and features a cast that includes Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Lee Pace, Michael Rooker, Karen Gillan, Djimon Hounsou, John C. Reilly, Glenn Close, and Benicio […]

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20th Feb2014

New poster for Gareth Edwards ‘Godzilla’

by Phil Wheat

Check out the brand new one-sheet poster 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 […]

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19th Feb2014

First look at Jim Starlin’s ‘Thanos Annual’

by Phil Wheat

This May, experience an untold tale of the Mad Titan in the Thanos Annual – written by legendary Thanos scribe Jim Starlin and drawn by Infinity Gauntlet artist Ron Lim. Learn how a devastating defeat in Thanos’ past sets into motion cataclysmic events that cannot be undone. Facing his own demise, Thanos welcomes the afterlife […]

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18th Feb2014

17 images from Marvel’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’

by Phil Wheat

With the trailer set to debut on US television tonight, here’s a whopping seventeen images from Marvel’s forthcoming space-set superhero movie, Guardians of the Galaxy, which is written and directed by James Gunn and features a cast that includes Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Lee Pace, Michael Rooker, Karen Gillan, […]

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18th Feb2014

‘The Devil’s Bargain’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Jonnie Hurn, Chloe Farnworth, Dan Burman | Written and Directed by Drew Cullingham Drew Cullingham, writer/director of the Western vampire flick Umbrage: The First Vampire, returns with The Devil’s Bargain, a apocalyptic tale set in 1974 and shot on a shoestring budget in twenty-four hours over four days, using an experimental ‘pinhole’ technique and distributed outside […]

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17th Feb2014

Back This! – February 2014

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to the fifth edition of our regular monthly feature here on Nerdly – Back This! – where we take a look at some of the cool content taking the crowdfunding route on sites such as Indiegogo, Sponsume and Kickstarter. This month we’re spotlighting the Indiegogo campaign for Ink, a new horror short from director Andy Stewart (whose […]

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17th Feb2014

First trailer and poster for Ultraman-esque ‘Red Jade’

by Phil Wheat

A Hong Kong/China co-production, Red Jade looks – for all intents and purposes – like an Ultraman wannabe (yet human empowered by a strange force to fight giant monsters), but I’m still REALLY digging the look of the lead character and the awesome kaiju action in the trailer… Check them both out below: An archeology […]

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16th Feb2014

First Look: Captain Marvel #1

by Phil Wheat

Here’s your first look at Captain Marvel #1 in her All-New Marvel NOW! debut – courtesy of fan-favorite scribe Kelly Sue Deconnick and red-hot artist David Lopez. Earth’s Mightiest Hero with death-defying powers and an attitude to match is back – and nothing is going to be the same for Carol Danvers! New friends, a […]

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16th Feb2014

NY Toy Fair 2014: First official images of ‘LEGO Ghostbusters’

by Phil Wheat

It was less than a month ago when LEGO announced that the 30th Anniversary Lego Cuusoo set had been selected to officially go into production, just in time for the franchise’s 30-year anniversary. Featuring the Ecto-1 and minifigure versions of Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, Egon Spengler and Winston Zeddemore, the LEGO Ghostbusters will make their […]

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16th Feb2014

‘Alice Sweet Alice’ DVD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Linda Miller, Mildred Clinton, Paula Sheppard, Niles McMaster, Jane Lowry, Rudolph Willrich, Michael Hardstark, Alphonso DeNoble, Gary Allen, Brooke Shields | Written by Alfred Sole, Rosemary Ritvo | Directed by Alfred Sole 88 Films expand their DVD repertoire with their first non-Full Moon flick Alice Sweet Alice (aka Communion), the 1970s “killer kid” proto-slasher […]

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16th Feb2014

‘Split’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Austin Hayden, Shian Denovan | Written and Directed by Andy Stewart It was two years ago when I first saw blogger-turned-filmmaker Any Stewart’s short Dysmorphia, his superb take on the body-horror genre pioneered by the likes of David Cronenberg. Since then we’ve had the likes of Éric Falardeau’s Thanatomorphose – a feature length look […]

16th Feb2014

‘She Wolf of the Woods’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Toni Benedetti, Jamie Evans, Jason Harvey, Tyne Roberts, John Fleming | Written and Directed by Adriana Polito Adriana Polito, one of the producers of the superb body horror short Dysmorphia, turns her hand to writing and directing with the horror comedy She Wolf of the Woods, which follows forest ranger Amy as she goes […]

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15th Feb2014

First Look: Fantastic Four #2

by Phil Wheat

Here’s your first look at Fantastic Four #2 from the blockbuster creative team of James Robinson and Leonard Kirk. Manhattan is under attack by mysterious foes. From a corrupted pocket universe swarms scores of destructive creatures, wreaking untold havoc on the Big Apple! The Fantastic Four are the only ones capable of stopping the swarm. […]

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15th Feb2014

New LEGO sets reveal more about ‘Star Wars: Rebels’

by Phil Wheat

LEGO has unveiled two new sets for the new animated series Star Wars: Rebels, including the characters such as Zeb Orrellos, Hera Syndulla, Kanan Jarrus and Ezra Bridger – along with two ships: The Ghost and The Phantom. Star Wars Rebels continues the epic tradition of the legendary Star Wars saga with all-new exciting, action-packed […]

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15th Feb2014

First look at Hasbro’s ‘Transformers 4: Age of Extinction’ toyline

by Phil Wheat

Check out the first images from Hasbro’s Transformers 4: Age of Extinction line, featuring both “Cyberverse” and Leader class figures. Loving the Grimlock figure, the rest? Not so much…

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14th Feb2014

Competition: Win ‘WWE Survivor Series 2013’ on DVD

by Phil Wheat

Survivor Series 2013 features John Cena defending his World Heavyweight Championship against the man he took it from at Hell in a Cell, Alberto Del Rio! Meanwhile WWE Champion Randy Orton defends his Championship against the world’s largest athlete, The Big Show! Survivor Series also saw the long awaited return of the high flying former […]

14th Feb2014

Poster Round-Up v2.0 – The Quiet Ones at the Circus of the Dead with Patrick

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to the latest installment of the Nerdly poster round-up, where we bring you up to speed on some of the best movie posters to have hit the interwebs in recent weeks. In this edition we have posters for The Quiet Ones, Tammy, Locke, Small Time, Oculus, The Purge: Anarchy, Circus of the Dead, Patrick […]

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14th Feb2014

‘The To Do List’ DVD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Aubrey Plaza, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Rachel Bilson, Johnny Simmons, Bill Hader, Alia Shawkat, Sarah Steele, Andy Samberg, Donald Glover, Connie Britton, Clark Gregg | Written and Directed by Maggie Carey Brandy Klark (Plaza) is an intellectually successful but socially inept student at an Idaho high school in 1993. This differentiates her starkly from her popular sister […]

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14th Feb2014

First look at ‘LEGO The Hobbit’ box art!

by Phil Wheat

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have today released the box art for LEGO The Hobbit, which will be available this Spring for Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, the Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, and PC. Join Gandalf, Bilbo, Thorin Oakenshield and Company, as they set out on an unforgettable journey filled with […]

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13th Feb2014

First official look at ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ action figures

by Phil Wheat

Check out the official first image of Hasbro’s forthcoming Guardians of the Galaxy Marvel Legends Infinite Series 6-inch action figures which comes via an official poster for this years New York Toy Fair, which is set to be handed out to invited guests during the Hasbro presentation. The poster features 6-inch plastic version of Gamora […]