By Kevin Hoskinson In 2006 the world was introduced to Borat Sagdiyev, a fictional character created and played by Sasha Baron Cohen. The film “Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan” became a cultural phenomenon in the United States while also creating one of the most imitated and iconic characters in recent memory. It was […]
By Rebecca Benson Wanting to get into the Halloween spirit, I sought to watch Netflix’s remake of Daphne du Maurier’s novel, Rebecca. The original film, directed by the celebrated Alfred Hitchcock, who also won an Oscar (his one and only) for his depiction of the iconic book. His movie starred the dark and moody Laurence Olivier for the mysterious Mr. Maxim de […]
By Staff Reports Vault Comics is excited to announce two new gorgeous MIRKA ANDOLFO incentive covers for I WALK WITH MONSTERS #1. Mirka’s cover art will come in three different versions: a regular cover will be available as a 1:15 variant, and a deluxe foil edition printed on thick card stock will be available as a 1:30 variant. There will […]
By Staff Reports We’re letting you in on a little secret…… this year we’re producing the very first Vitruvian H.A.C.K.S. Advent Calendar! Zombie-themed, the calendar will include 2 exclusive figures and dozens of exclusive accessories for over 60 pieces total! We even had a special Zombie Christmas Poem written only available on the inside cover of the advent. This 24 […]
By Staff Reports NECA has shared information on its latest release, which coincides with a major anniversary for one of cinemas most exciting franchises: Predator! 30 years after its release, NECA is celebrating Predator 2’s anniversary with the release of the Ultimate Battle Damaged City Hunter. The figure stands approximately 8″ tall with over 30 points of articulation and updated […]
By Staff Reports Macroverse, the next-generation digital comics platform, is proud to announce the upcoming release of the new “Creator’s Cut” of Aliens Vs. Parker, a sci-fi action comedy from actor-comedian Paul Scheer (Black Monday, Star Trek: Lower Decks) and writer Nick Giovannetti (Spiderman/Deadpool) with art from Manuel Bracchi (Higher Earth). As long-term writing partners and lifelong comic book fanatics, […]
Join us for a special interview as Pastrami Nation’s Kevin Hoskinson, Rebecca Benson and Nolan P. Smith chat with actor Ted Raimi and director Alex Kahuam about their short film, “Red Light”, which made a splash at the Horror Fest International in Utah! Visit PastramiNation.com for news, reviews and more! Or listen to it on SoundCloud!
Welcome to Pastrami Nation Popcorn! This show is dedicated to everything movie and TV-related, hosted by our very own Kevin Hoskinson, who is joined by Pastrami Nation reviewer Rebecca Benson and Editor Nolan P. Smith! On this episode, we are joined by Kassie Hoskinson as we chat about our top 5 Tim Burton picks, Twilight, as well as talk about […]
By Carlos Melgarejo There hasn’t been many books I’ve been this eager to read about; this is one of the few stories that can have a real impact in comics. This manner of blending comedic, drama, action, and spy-thriller, with the last faith in humanity left to the most incapable hands imaginable, has been done before, but not by the […]
By Carlos Melgarejo There are no true heroes in this world, only villains. Is a killer with a conscience genuinely different from the normal man? This first issue sets this question early. Placed Twelve years ago, Donovan Braddock – The Horseman of Death. A trained assassin, given a new life, and with the skills to match this task. One of […]
By Staff Reports IDW would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude for the retailer support and fan enthusiasm surrounding the highly anticipated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin, a comic book miniseries three decades in the making from the minds of TMNT co-creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird! Slated for release on October 28th, TMNT: The Last Ronin #1 […]
By Staff Reports Take more emotional twists and turns with a fresh arc that will surely aim right for the heart. Critically-acclaimed comics writer Frank Gogol (No Heroine) and celebrated artist Nenad Cviticanin have teamed up once again for a brand new entry in the Dead End Kids saga, inviting readers to indulge in Dead End Kids: The Suburban Job, […]
By Staff Reports TF Con is officially underway and while it shall remain a digital event, fans from all over the globe are encouraged to watch fun panels and interviews taking place all weekend long. During TF Con we will be running special promotions on our Transformers model kits from Flame Toys. We also have two event exclusives available which […]
By Staff Reports Two first wave titles that put Mad Cave Studios on the comics map are making an exciting return! It was an easy decision for writer Mark London (Battlecats) to bring the second arc of Knights of the Golden Sun—now blending even more history and fantasy with biblical elements, all perfectly captured in the intricate and detailed art […]
Join Nolan Smith, Kevin Hoskinson and Rebecca Benson as they interview writer Stonie Williams about his new comic book series from Mad Cave Studios, Viillanous! or listen to it on SoundCloud!
By Kevin Hoskinson Let’s just get this out of the way right now; I used to be an Adam Sandler fan. I was 15 when Billy Madison came out, and it was the greatest thing I had ever seen. So funny, so immature, and just my style. After that, he came out with a string of movies with the same […]
By Jeremiah Gagnon The story begins at the scene of a warehouse shootout, with SUV’s acting as berries for each side. On one side, we see two old guys, and on the other, we see a team of younger men. The younger team is taking heavy casualties. Unfortunately, the skills and experience of a two-person team will only take them […]
By Daniel Schwartz Peanut Butter and Jelly. Macaroni and Cheese. Pineapples and Pizza (yes, I said it). Some things are just meant to be together. So, imagine my excitement when I heard that IDW was putting my two favorite 80’s properties together! I had to read it, and it did not disappoint. My favorite Back to the Future movie is […]
By Staff Reports Cutting Edge: The Siren’s Song, Issue #1 debuts at comic book retailers worldwide and on digital devices on November 11. TOMB RAIDER MEETS THE HUNGER GAMES IN BRAND NEW SERIES FROM “THE ITALIAN NEIL GAIMAN”! Brought together by a clandestine corporation, the world’s greatest scientists, artists and entrepreneurs must unite to solve a mystery of epic proportions! […]
By Staff Reports Make an appointment and prepare to bare your soul with January’s “DYS-FUNCTION” themed Rick and Morty Crate. Lay on the couch and tell us your problems as we study the most dysfunctional family in the universe with exclusive collectibles and gear that are especially suited to help Jerry (and you) work through any problems you may be […]
By Staff Reports The Loyal Subjects™ is proud to announce BST AXN™ is hitting retailers NOW! Available at Walmart stores this weekend, Hot Topic in 2 weeks, and Game Stop in 4 weeks! Just in time for the Holidays! Make your Holiday a BST AXN Holiday! For our pals in Australia, and the UK – BST AXN will be available […]
By Staff Reports It’s a tale as old as time: Boy meets whale, whale swallows boy, boy discovers tiny town inside whale…and then the adventure really begins! Washing up in comic shops everywhere this May, First Mate (and New York Times best-selling writer) Matt Kindt (Mind MGMT), Captain (and artistic architect) Adam Pollina (X-Force), and Chief Engineer (and Eisner Award-winning […]
By Nolan P. Smith Are you ready? Because it is time to dive back into the world of crowdfunding and shine the light down on a deserving project. It is time for another installment of Let’s Kickstart This! This time, we go back to one of my favorite Kickstarter project creators as Devin Kraft looks to bring the world the […]
By Staff Reports The Oni-Lion Forge Publishing Group is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of a brand-new Rick and Morty™ miniseries— Rick and Morty™: Worlds Apart, coming February 2021. Based on the hit series and Emmy-winning fourth season of Adult Swim’s Rick and Morty™, it’s going to get crazy for the Smiths and Rick Sanchez as new favorite characters […]
By Staff Reports Image Comics is pleased to announce that bestselling creator/writer W. Maxwell Prince (Ice Cream Man) will team with some of the industry’s best artists—starting with Vanesa R. Del Rey (Redlands)—for a new anthology comic series called Haha this January from Image Comics. “I don’t like clowns, so I thought it’d be a good idea to write about […]
By Staff Reports DC is starting 2021 off with a bang, giving fans a glimpse into futures both near and far, full of current and new characters as the publisher announced plans today for DC Future State, a two-month, line-wide event beginning in January. Through February 2021, the full title lineup will feature a combination of monthly and twice-monthly oversize […]
By Rebecca Benson Working in the Special Education sector, I was captivated by the storyline of “The Epics of Enkidu,” which centers around an autistic individual. The project is available now on IndieGoGo at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-epics-of-enkidu#/. The “Epics of Enkidu” is a modern-day story stemming from the legendary mythology of Enkidu. Beginning in Baghdad, Iraq, readers are immersed in a society encompassing […]
By Staff Reports BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), today revealed a first look at the explosive series finale MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #55, from writer Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), artist Moisés Hidalgo (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), colorist Igor Monti with assistance by Sabrina Del Grosso, and letterer Ed Dukeshire, featuring the […]
By Staff Reports Storyworlds and its founder, Max Gadney, are proud to announce the launch of the company and four new Graphic Novellas: United States of Magic, The Sword and the SIx-Shooter, Only Hope: Fear Farm, and FAB! Storyworlds aims to work with up-and-coming creators from diverse backgrounds to help introduce a new readership to comics. Max Gadney, who previously […]
By Staff Reports Scout Comics & Entertainment, Inc. proudly announces the launch of TRACKER COLLECTIBLES, a new action figure/collectible toy company. Peter Goral, writer/creator of the popular Phantom Starkiller and Count Draco Knuckleduster brand, has come aboard as CEO of Tracker and he’ll also spearhead Scout Comics & Entertainment, Inc. merchandise division. Goral (also known as Killer Bootlegs) has been at the […]