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‘Dark Souls 3′ Review (PS4)
7 hours ago
I’m always apprehensive about the Dark Souls games, but once I let myself accept that death was inevitable I taught myself to get used to it. I’ve not got to the end of Dark Souls 3 yet, so this is my first impressions of the game, but I will say this…I think I’m in love… I’m not going to mention areas I’ve made it to or which bosses that I’ve managed to pass, because I don’t want to spoil it for anybody. What I will say though is if you have a love for exploring then this is the game for you. Finding the shortcuts to a new area, or discovering a door that makes getting from one place to another is often a highlight. The true rush though comes from defeating enemies and bosses that pose a challenge.
One thing I will »
- Paul Metcalf
First look at Baron Zemo in ‘Captain America: Civil War’
8 hours ago
Captain America: Civil War picks up where Avengers: Age of Ultron left off, as Steve Rogers leads the new team of Avengers in their continued efforts to safeguard humanity. After another international incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability and a governing body to determine when to enlist the services of the team. The new status quo fractures the Avengers while they try to protect the world from a new and nefarious villain.
Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War” finds Steve Rogers leading the newly formed team of Avengers in their continued efforts to safeguard humanity. But after another incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability, headed by a governing body to oversee and direct the team. The new status quo fractures the Avengers, resulting in two camps—one led »
- Phil Wheat
First look at Scarlett Johansson in ‘Ghost in the Shell’
8 hours ago
Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks Pictures have announced that production is underway on Ghost in the Shell, starring Scarlett Johansson and directed by Rupert Sanders. The film is currently shooting in Wellington, New Zealand; and to accompany the news we have your first look at Scarlett Johansson as Major…
Based on the famous Kodansha Comics manga series of the same name, written and illustrated by Masamune Shirow, Ghost in the Shell follows the Major, a special ops, one-of-a-kind human-cyborg hybrid, who leads the elite task force Section 9. Devoted to stopping the most dangerous criminals and extremists, Section 9 is faced with an enemy whose singular goal is to wipe out Hanka Robotic’s advancements in cyber technology.
Ghost in the Shell also stars “Beat” Takeshi Kitano as Daisuke Aramaki, Juliette Binoche as Dr. Ouelet, Michael Pitt as Kuze, Pilou Asbæk as Batou, and Kaori Momoi. The members of Section 9 are played by Chin Han, »
- Phil Wheat
Exclusive ‘WWE Fastlane’ clip featuring Aj & Y2J!
8 hours ago
It’s the final WWE pay-per-view (if you don’t count the network only Roadblock – which, to be fair, is more like a network special than PPV) before the biggest of them all, WrestleMania 32 – and the stakes couldn’t be higher! Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose and Brock Lesnar battle it out in a triple-threat match to determine who will face WWE Champion Triple H at the biggest WrestleMania of all time – can Reigns and Ambrose’s friendship survive intact? Or will they join forces to overcome “The Beast Incarnate”?
Check out this exclusive clip from this year’s WWE Fastlane, featuring the epic showdown between Aj Styles and Chris Jericho!
WWE Fastlane is released on DVD and Blu-ray on April 25th.
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- Phil Wheat
‘Flight 7500′ Review
12 hours ago
Stars: Ryan Kwanten, Amy Smart, Jerry Ferrara, Scout Taylor-Compton, Christian Serratos, Leslie Bibb | Written by Craig Rosenberg | Directed by Takashi Shimizu
Whenever a movie sits on the shelf for more than a couple years before being released, it’s hard not to wonder if the reason is because it turned out poorly. But when you look through the history books, or run a quick Google search, you’ll realize that many exceptional horror movies have languished in pre-release hell over the years. Films like You’re Next, The Cabin in the Woods, and Trick ‘r Treat took their sweet time entering our lives, and the same can certainly be said about Flight 7500 (formerly 7500).
But was this one worth the wait?
Written by Craig Rosenberg and directed by Takashi Shimizu (The Grudge), and originally set for release way back in 2012, Flight 7500 centers on the passengers of a doomed flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo. »
- John Squires
‘Rivers of London: Night Witch #2′ Review
12 hours ago
Written by Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel | Art by Lee Sullivan | Published by Titan Comics | Format: Paperback, 32pp
The first issue of the Night Witch arc was slightly odd in that the main characters of the book, PC Peter Grant and his boss Inspector Nightingale, barely featured. A lot of time was spent in setting up the building blocks of the story, of Russians, Russian witches, and Russian supernatural beings. But all in England. A very rich Russian businessman had had his daughter kidnapped, apparently by a Leshy, a Russian forest demon, and had approached a seemingly ageless Russian witch, Varvara, who was living under protection in London, to help but she refused. He was, however, pointed in the direction of wizard trainee Lesley May, who just happens to be the ex-partner of…. PC Peter Grant. See what they did there, with that whole six degrees of separation thing. Very nice. »
- Dean Fuller
Competition: Win ‘Ip Man 3′ on DVD
12 hours ago
To celebrate the home entertainment release of Ip Man 3, which releases on digital download Monday 18th April, and DVD & Blu-ray from Monday 25th April, we have a copy of the DVD up for grabs courtesy of Kaleidoscope Home Entertainment!
Former boxing champion and the “world’s most dangerous man” Mike Tyson is back doing what he does best – fight – battling Hong Kong’s greatest action star, Donnie Yen (upcoming Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Green Legend, Ip Man, Ip Man 2) – his final showdown before taking his incredible martial arts skills to the Star Wars universe in Rogue One. Expect fast, furious and hard-hitting action in this battle between two of the greatest fighters on the planet.
To win a copy of Ip Man 3 on DVD, just answer the following question:
Donnie Yen appeared in the TV remake of what classic Bruce Lee movie? »
- Phil Wheat
New “launch” posters for ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’
13 April 2016 6:26 AM, PDT
Following the critically acclaimed global smash hit X-Men: Days of Future Past, director Bryan Singer returns with X-Men: Apocalypse, which stars James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Oscar Isaac, Nicholas Hoult, Rose Byrne, Olivia Munn, Evan Peters, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Sophie Turner, Tye Sheridan, Alexandra Shipp, Lucas Till, Josh Helman, Lana Condor, and Ben Hardy.
Since the dawn of civilization, he was worshipped as a god. Apocalypse, the first and most powerful mutant from Marvel’s X-Men universe, amassed the powers of many other mutants, becoming immortal and invincible. Upon awakening after thousands of years, he is disillusioned with the world as he finds it and recruits a team of powerful mutants, including a disheartened Magneto (Michael Fassbender), to cleanse mankind and create a new world order, over which he will reign. As the fate of the Earth hangs in the balance, Raven (Jennifer Lawrence) with the help of Professor X »
- Phil Wheat
First trailer & 2nd poster for ‘Doctor Strange’
13 April 2016 6:24 AM, PDT
Doctor Strange comes from director Scott Derrickson and also stars Rachel McAdams, Mads Mikkelsen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Tilda Swinton as the Ancient One. The film tells the story of neurosurgeon Doctor Stephen Strange who, after a horrific car accident, discovers the hidden world of magic and alternate dimensions.
After his career is destroyed, a brilliant but arrogant and conceited surgeon gets a new lease on life when a sorcerer takes him under his wing and trains him to defend the world against evil.
Doctor Strange is released in the UK on October 28th and the Us on November 4th.
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- Phil Wheat
‘Doctor Who: The 9th Doctor #1′ Review (new ongoing)
13 April 2016 6:21 AM, PDT
Written by Cavan Scott | Art by Adriana Melo | Published by Titan Comics | Format: Paperback, 32pp
Although by no means perfect, and admittedly coloured by more than a little nostalgia, I enjoyed the recent 9th Doctor mini-series (that’s the Christopher Eccleston incarnation of The Doctor of course) and am happy to see it did well enough to earn an ongoing series. The greatest compliment I could pay it, indeed to any of the many Who titles, is that it felt like the TV show, the characters and story were spot on, and so I am more than happy to see scripter Cavan Scott return to continue his take on the character. We do get a new artist though in Adriana Melo but hey, a little fresh blood never hurt anyone.
Writer Scott is pretty lucky before even writing a word in that he has three excellent characters to use. Although »
- Dean Fuller
The History of Bad Ideas – Episode 119: Sweet Rims and Pullin’ Chains!
13 April 2016 6:10 AM, PDT
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 in general, you are sure to have a fun time with them! In theory.
If you haven’t listened to the show before (why not?) you can check out previous episodes of The History of Bad Ideas podcast on iTunes and look out for new episodes here on Nerdly each and every week…
Episode 119: Sweet Rims and Pullin’ Chains!
TThe fans demanded it so the fans got it! The Hobi Gang welcomes Number 1 Fan Doug is in the studio for the first ever fan interaction episode! The guys talk everything the fans »
- Phil Wheat
3 new clips from ‘Captain America: Civil War’
13 April 2016 6:06 AM, PDT
Captain America: Civil War picks up where Avengers: Age of Ultron left off, as Steve Rogers leads the new team of Avengers in their continued efforts to safeguard humanity. After another international incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability and a governing body to determine when to enlist the services of the team. The new status quo fractures the Avengers while they try to protect the world from a new and nefarious villain.
Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War” finds Steve Rogers leading the newly formed team of Avengers in their continued efforts to safeguard humanity. But after another incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability, headed by a governing body to oversee and direct the team. The new status quo fractures the Avengers, resulting in two camps—one led »
- Phil Wheat
‘Better Call Saul 2×09: Nailed’ Review
13 April 2016 1:22 AM, PDT
“Who’s the guy who won’t pull the trigger?”
You can’t change the consequences of your actions. You can’t uncrack your brother’s skull or drag a kind-hearted stranger whose face you never saw out of his unmarked desert grave. Whatever joy you had before from the actions that led you to that one un-take-backable moment is tainted and that taint, that spoilage, will weigh on you for the rest of your days. You can see it in the way Mike slumps behind the wheel of his car after Nacho gives him the news. Mike spends the episode riding high after an opening sequence recalling Cormac McCarthy’s The Counselor nets him a quarter million in cash and the undivided attention of Hector Salamanca. He looks happy to be back in the game on his own terms, happy to crack wise at Nacho, to flirt with his favorite waitress, »
- Gretchen Felker-Martin
First poster for Marvel’s forthcoming ‘Doctor Strange’
12 April 2016 12:07 PM, PDT
Doctor Strange comes from director Scott Derrickson and also stars Rachel McAdams, Mads Mikkelsen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Tilda Swinton as the Ancient One. The film tells the story of neurosurgeon Doctor Stephen Strange who, after a horrific car accident, discovers the hidden world of magic and alternate dimensions.
After his career is destroyed, a brilliant but arrogant and conceited surgeon gets a new lease on life when a sorcerer takes him under his wing and trains him to defend the world against evil.
Doctor Strange is released in the UK on October 28th and the Us on November 4th.
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- Phil Wheat
‘Vinyl 1×09: Rock And Roll Queen’ Review
12 April 2016 11:47 AM, PDT
“Stop covering your cock!”
A fistfight in an elevator, a rock ‘n roll threesome, an indoor bat hunt, and some literally balls-out photography gave ‘Rock And Roll Queen,’ this week’s swing-for-the-fences episode of Vinyl, more than its share of lustful life. It’s an episode that bucks blandly traditional band narratives, tossing aside the dull idea of Jamie Yoko-ing the Bits in favor of a genuinely sexy three-way, a believable tangle of limbs and lips ignited by hilariously randy suggestive looks and a little bit of pizza-based foreplay. The narrative punch and the thrill of honest-to-god sexiness there is a refreshing boost for the subplot, and Juno Temple as Jamie should get as much time center-stage as possible. In love with the rotten world of rock promotion and development and unwilling to acknowledge its fatal flaws, she exudes an aura of doomed enthusiasm.
The show’s dramatic moments still »
- Gretchen Felker-Martin
Competition: Win thriller ‘Bound By Blood’ on DVD
12 April 2016 7:19 AM, PDT
Radiant yoga instructor May (Jessica Biel; The Illusionist, Playing For Keeps) has her wholesome life thrown out of balance by the arrival of her long-lost biological sister Shiva (Zosia Mamet of the hit HBO show Girls & Mad Men), a street-smart yet naïve young woman with an abusive boyfriend. May feels compelled to rescue the hapless Shiva and finds herself increasingly drawn out of her sedate world and deeper into Shiva’s chaotic one – with lethal consequences.
Bound By Blood (cert.15) is available on DVD and Digital on Monday 11th April 2016, courtesy of Solo Media and Matchbox Films. And to celebrate the release we have three DVDs to giveaway!
To win a copy of Bound By Blood on DVD, just answer the following question:
Which of the following films did Not star actress Jessica Biel? Was it:
a) The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
b) I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
c) Greenberg »
- Phil Wheat
Guns for hire in ‘Deadpool and the Mercs for Money #1′
12 April 2016 7:06 AM, PDT
Starting this July, Wade Wilson and his lovable band of guns-for-hire are continuing their adventures in an all-new Deadpool and the Mercs for Money #1 – from returning writer Cullen Bunn and incoming artist Iban Coello – featuring all all-out brawl-out as Deadpool, Solo, Slapstick, Foolkiller, Stingray, Terror and Masacre (and even a few surprise members!) hit the Marvel Universe in search of cold hard cash!
Deadpool is one of the best mercenaries on the planet. He may even be a passable Avenger. But one thing is certain – he’s a terrible leader. Good thing he’s leading a team of super mercenaries, am I right? Don’t believe us? Ask them! Thankfully a big job with an even bigger payday just fell into their laps. The job? Taking out the various radioactive super villains in the Marvel Universe! Easier said than done – especially when only one of you has a healing factor. »
- Phil Wheat
Preview: A-Force #5
12 April 2016 6:57 AM, PDT
A-Force is back with a brand new story arc and they’re bringing a brand new creative team along for the ride in your first look at A-Force #5 – the first chapter of “Rage, Rage Against The Dying of the Light”, that sees fan-favourite creators Kelly Thompson and Ben Caldwell join forces to bring readers the next chapter of Marvel’s mightiest women.
The battle with Antimatter may be over but A-Force is just getting started. When a massive dragon attacks a small coastal town – She-Hulk, Captain Marvel , Medusa, Dazzler, Nico Minoru and new member Singularity spring into action! But this giant beast is more than she seems and she’s got her sights set squarely on A-Force! Oh – did we mention one of the team is keeping a secret? One that might tear A-Force apart? Now is the perfect time to jump on board the smash hit series that is »
- Phil Wheat
‘Dark Souls #1′ Review (Titan Comics)
12 April 2016 5:32 AM, PDT
Written by George Mann | Art by Alan Quah | Published by Titan Comics | Format: Paperback, 32pp
The link between games, comics, television and movies (and assorted merchandise and toys of course) is growing stronger by the month seemingly, and there seems to be fewer and fewer franchises left that haven’t embraced the age of multi-media cross appeal. Clearly Bandai Namco Entertainment, publisher of the cult computer games (Dark Souls and Dark Souls II) have decided the time is right to dip their toes in that particular pool. Which is interesting, as Dark Souls doesn’t lend itself as readily to comics adaptation as some other games, like Deus Ex, do.
While certainly no expert, I have played Dark Souls, and the game is set in a large open world environment, is insanely difficult, and has the main objective of utilising stealth to progress through various adventures. The game operates on »
- Dean Fuller
‘Straight Outta Dudleyville: The Legacy of the Dudley Boyz’ Review
12 April 2016 5:24 AM, PDT
If you are an old school fan of Ecw there are certain factions and stars that tend to stand out. For me the Dudley Boyz were one such faction. In Ecw, WWE, and beyond they created a pathway to destruction that has made them one of the best tag teams in history. Straight Outta Dudleyville: The Legacy of the Dudley Boyz gives the WWE version of this history.
As is usual in these types of sets, we get a short documentary about Bubba Ray and D-Von looking at how they got into wrestling, all the way up to their return to the WWE. The documentary is fun, and even gives part of the history that some fans may be unaware of. While the documentary may feel a little short, it pays respect not only to their Ecw years, but even dares to mention Bubba’s success in Tna.
The matches »
- Paul Metcalf
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