December 23, 2015

JUST ANNOUNCED ON EW: Meet Stefan Kapicic, the Serbian actor inside the 7-and-a-half-foot tall mutant Colossus in Deadpool

By Staff Reports (Article from http://www.ew.com/article/2015/12/22/deadpool-colossus-stefan-kapicic) We had something awesome shared with us: meet Stefan Kapicic, the man behind the Russian X-Man, Colossus in the upcoming Deadpool movie! Check out the interview below, and check out the full article on Entertainment Weekly at the link above!!! 1.Did you have previous knowledge of Deadpool? Were you a fan? Yes! I am […]

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December 22, 2015

Drone Pilots Recreate Famous Star Wars Scene

By Nolan P. Smith No Ewoks on this Endor. Remember the iconic speeder bike scene from Return of the Jedi? Well, now relive the magic in real life as four of the biggest drone racing pilots in the world have re-created the scene, complete with Biker Scouts and Rebel Troopers. The infamous scene takes Luke and Leia through the dense […]

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December 18, 2015

IDW to Collect Al Williamson’s Classic Star Wars in Artist’s Edition

By Staff Reports The legendary late artist Al Williamson’s Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back stories are collected in the award-winning Artist’s Edition format this April. Included will be the complete adaptation, first published in issues #39 through #44 of the monthly Marvel Star Wars comic. In addition, pages from Star Wars #50, #98 and the Star Wars: Return of the […]

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December 14, 2015

The Star Trek: Beyond Trailer is Here

By Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)– With the largest film opening this year mere days away, the other space faring epic has dropped its trailer, bringing Star Trek into the spotlight once again. The franchise, which received a massive reboot courtesy of J.J. Abrams (the man behind Star Wars- The Force Awakens), has been on a hot streak with the […]

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December 3, 2015

Classic Images of Walt Disney Now Available Through Photographs from The Walt Disney Archives

By Staff Reports On December 5, 2015, what would have been Walt Disney’s 114th birthday, Disney will launch Photographs from the Walt Disney Archives, a new online print-on-demand photo service that will allow fans to own vibrant images from Disney’s rich history, including classic images of Walt himself. Iconic photographs, from a young Walt circa 1932 surrounded by more than […]

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November 27, 2015

Creed Review: Here Comes a New Challenger

Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—In 1976, the world was introduced to the most beloved cinematic boxer in history as Rocky hit the silver screen. Sylvester Stallone embodied the “Italian Stallion”- a champion for the people who overcame insurmountable odds. But nobody can fight in the ring forever, and with almost 40 years having passed since the original film, […]

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November 27, 2015

Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Two 13 Disc Set Hits December 8th, Only on Amazon

By Staff Reports The limited edition, 13-Disc Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Two Collection invites you to hold the greatest power in the cosmos in your grasp – an orb containing one of the legendary Infinity Stones! Plus Blu-ray 3D™, Blu-ray™ and Digital Copies of all Phase 2 films, in collectible packaging designed by artist Matt Ferguson. This set overflows with […]

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November 19, 2015

The World Needs More Loot! Loot Crate Unveils Two New Subscription Lines and Exclusive Star Wars, Call of Duty and Doctor Who Premium Crates

By Nolan P. Smith Loot Crate, lovingly known as a comic con in a box, is raising up the geek level for the holidays. For those that don’t know, Loot Crate offers a monthly subscription box, filled with goodies like collectibles, apparel, and more, all in the name of pop culture. As a subscriber to the box, I can say, […]

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November 17, 2015

Dark Horse Resurrects Original Aliens Series for 30th Anniversary Hardcover

By Staff Reports In 1988, Dark Horse’s Aliens comic debuted, with stunning art by Mark A. Nelson and a script by Mark Verheiden, taking the comics market by storm. For the thirtieth anniversary of the Aliens film, Dark Horse and Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products are releasing an oversized hardcover edition of the unabridged and unadulterated series! This must-have collector’s […]

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November 6, 2015

First Look- Zoom Attacks The Flash Next Week

By Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)– The CW has provided first look at photos from next week’s episode of The Flash, with an episode aptly titled “Enter Zoom”. We see the dark speedster in Central City, going face to face with The Flash, Dr. Wells, and the rest of the gang. With Zoom poised to be a major player this […]

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October 18, 2015

Star Wars Episode 7-The Force Awakens- All Three Teaser Spots for Monday’s Trailer

By Nolan P. Smith By this time tomorrow, we will probably all have seen the new trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer. But until then, check out all three teaser spots for the trailer below. Of course, tune in to Monday Night Football for the full trailer. Who’s excited? I think the whole world is. [su_youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Na6l1C8-Ti0″]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Na6l1C8-Ti0[/su_youtube]  

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October 10, 2015

NYCC 2015: Dark Horse Takes Fans Back to Pandora in New Comic Books Based on James Cameron’s Avatar

  By Staff Reports During a special panel at New York Comic Con 2015, Dark Horse Comics in conjunction with Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products and James Cameron’s Lightstorm Entertainment announced that AVATAR, the highest-grossing film in history, will expand into the world of comic books in anticipation of the three upcoming film sequels. In a special prerecorded message, James […]

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September 27, 2015

Black Mass Review: The Face of Fear

Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—He’s a household name- just about anyone who watches the television knows who James “Whitey” Bulger is. One of the most feared and violent men in current history, Bulger and his men carved their legacy in blood across the streets of South Boston. With Black Mass, we see not only the rise and fall […]

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September 10, 2015

Long Beach Comic Con Brings Cosplay, Skye, Captain Jack, Merlin and Comic Creators Galore to So Cal this Weekend

By Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—Fans of comic books, cosplay, heroic and sci-fi television and more will want to flock to Long Beach this weekend as the Long Beach Comic Con takes over the main exhibit hall at the Long Beach Convention Center for the weekend. Celebrities attending the show includes John Barrowman (Arrow, Doctor Who), Chloe Bennet (Marvel’s Agents […]

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September 6, 2015

Six Marvel Heroes That Are Ready For Primetime

By Daniel Schwartz Contributing Guest Writer (Victorville, CA)– When it was announced that ABC was creating a series about SHIELD that was connected to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), comic fans went wild. After Agents of SHIELD (AOS) debuted, some of the hype disappeared as the show’s loose connection to the movies focused on Coulson’s team and only mentioned The […]

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September 3, 2015

Target Unveils Star Wars Products for Force Friday Including Exclusive BB-8 Droid from Hasbro

By Staff Reports Force Friday is finally here and Target is delivering a one-stop-shop for fans to “Shop the Force” for the most in-demand Star Wars products – from an exclusive BB-8 droid from Hasbro to light sabers, LEGO® products and more.  With a meteoric rise of anticipation for the Dec. 18 release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the […]

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August 28, 2015

Cosplayer Spotlight: Jonah Warford- Jewbacca Cosplay

By Nolan P. Smith (All photos provided by Jonah Warford- Jewbacca Cosplay) Here it is, the latest installment of Cosplayer Spotlight here on Pastrami Nation! This time, we spotlight Jonah Warford from North Smithfield, RI, who is also known as Jewbacca Cosplay on Facebook. His most recent conventions have been Boston Comic Con, Massive Comic Con, and ConnetiCon. Warford also […]

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August 15, 2015

D23 Expo 2015: Disney Showcases Live Action Slate, Including Star Wars Rouge One, The Force Awakens, Doctor Strange, Captain America: Civil War and More

By Staff Reports Disney, Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm presented their live action film slates this morning at the D23 EXPO 2015 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. The presentations, which revealed exclusive news and details about the upcoming live action films, were aided by live and video appearances from talent and filmmakers. Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn […]

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