By Staff Reports This summer, Maverick, the YA imprint of Mad Cave Studios, brings readers ACROSS THE WIDEST SEA, a visually arresting and emotionally grounded graphic novel exploring what it means to be cast into adulthood before you’re ready. Created by author and illustrator Jean Cremers (After the Storm), with lettering by award-winning letterer Taylor Esposito and translation by Joe Johnson, […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Join Pastrami Nation Podcast Host Kevin Hoskinson as he interviews award winning cartoonist The Becka about her new Kickstarter project, The Wormhole Club Tragedy- collected for the first time ever! Back the project now! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thebecka/the-wormhole-club-tragedy-a-horror-graphic-novel/
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor When talking about a film like The Super Galaxy Movie, it’s difficult not to get sucked into a nostalgia trap. I don’t remember a world without gaming’s most popular plumber even though I was already 5 years old when he was introduced to the world with his own game, Super Mario Bros. Along with his […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation LooseCollector Collectibles has quickly built a reputation for delivering some of the most impressive 1/12 scale action figures on the market—and when they revealed their take on Bigfoot, expectations were sky-high. Now that the figure is finally in hand, I can confidently say: this is not just a great Bigfoot figure—it might […]
By Staff Reports DesignerCon will debut a new Southern California event this summer, DesignerCon Pasadena, a two-day art and designer toy convention scheduled for June 20–21, 2026, on Father’s Day weekend. The event marks a strategic U.S. expansion and a return to Pasadena, where the convention was established. Organizers say the new show will offer a more curated experience than […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor C2E2 is one of the best fan conventions in the country. Every year they get more ambitious with bigger guests and even bigger nerd vibes. There is a reason that I travel halfway across the country every year to visit this annual party in the heart of Chicago. In the Pacific Northwest we have Rose […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation Saddle up, partners—today we’re heading back to the wild, weird west of Moo Mesa! In this video, I’m taking a closer look at Marshal Moo Montana from the C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa line by Nacelle Toys. A true Law Cow who lives by the Code of the West, Moo Montana brings the […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation WonderCon took place this weekend at the Anaheim Convention Center. We visit the con Friday and Saturday, and it was a blast. From comic book creators to small press, action figures companies, cosplay and more, WonderCon had something for everyone. Booths like Jada Toys and Spero Toys had a fun showing, and […]
By Nolan P. Smith From the Nacelle Company comes the C.O.W. Boys of Moo Mesa, Sheriff Terrorbull figure! Check out the review below!
By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation Welcome back to Let’s Kickstart This, where we spotlight crowdfunding projects that deserve your attention—and your support. Today, we’re taking a closer look at a project that blends striking design with deep storytelling: Ashen Oath. Here are the details straight from the Kickstarter page: “Welcome to Ashen Oath; a 1/12 scale, Dark […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor (Note: we are going to spoil the outcome of the first Ready Or Not film, so feel free to skip the first paragraph if you don’t want to know.) Sitting on the steps of her in-laws mansion, we thought the story was over for Grace. Covered in blood and having survived a horrific game of […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation Some characters never really leave the shadows—they just wait for the right moment to step back into the light. For generations of fans, Carl Kolchak has been one of those figures: a rumpled, relentless reporter chasing stories no one else is brave—or foolish—enough to touch. From smoky Las Vegas nights to the […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation Honor and Curse has been one of my favorite titles from Mad Cave Studios, blending a haunting narrative with a deeply personal story of honor, legacy, and inner demons. With Honor and Curse: Eternal, the series takes a bold leap—catapulting readers 600 years into the future to see what fate has in […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor In this episode, Kevin and returning guest Bryan conclude their Oscar conversation that they started last week. Following up on the predictions, they talk about the winners and how they felt about the 98th Annual Academy Award show. It’s a good time!
By Staff Reports Subtitle, the anime fashion label founded by Liang Shi, announced its official apparel collaboration with Toho International for Gege Akutami’s popular anime and manga franchise Jujutsu Kaisen. The 18-piece collection, built entirely from the logic of the series’ characters, cursed techniques, and world – not its graphics- launched today on the TOHO animation STORE US, with the […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor Pastrami Nation’s Nolan Smith interviews Writer Chris Yates about his current Kickstarter project, MARCUS WALKER: KINGSLAYER PROTOCOL! Back the project now at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/…
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor On this episode of The Spliced Reel Podcast, Kevin is joined by Bryan and they discuss Sinners and One Battle After Another. They talk about what they will win at the 98th annual Academy Awards and which film will come out on top. It’s not a competition but it’s a fun conversation. Then they talk […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Little did I know going into Hoppers that the town we live in would be represented in an unexpected way. Like most Pixar offerings as of late we weren’t sure what to expect going into their new film. It used to be a studio we could rely on but their offerings over the past few […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor As teenagers in the late 1900’s, Kevin and his guest Serina watched as a new horror icon wasborn with 1996’s Scream. Having witnessed the ups and downs, they get together in thisepisode to chat about Scream 7 and the franchise as a whole. Join them as they reminisceabout the films and what they have meant […]
Check out the first episode of The Spliced Reel Podcast with Pastrami Nation’s own Kevin Hosksinson which is out now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Kevin is joined by Christian and Bryan and they splice together their thoughts on Christopher Nolan’s filmography. Head over there and subscribe! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/…/the…/id1879976126… Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/25UEwZTcskPzLuF0RBDQy7…
By Staff Reports BrickCentric, the inaugural Los Angeles-based LEGO® fan convention created by fans for fans, is coming to the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel for an epic three-day weekend. The event will take place Friday March 20th through Sunday March 22nd and feature panels with LEGO Masters contestants and leading builders in the community, including Krystal Star, Tim […]
By Staff Reports 2K revealed WWE® 2K26’s latest Ringside Report, narrated by Paul Heyman, which unveils new details on MyRISE, the story-driven mode that puts players at the center of a dramatic comeback, orchestrated by “The Oracle” himself. In MyRISE, players choose a Men’s or Women’s Division storyline to take on the role of The Archetype, a Superstar returning to […]
By Staff Reports Walt Disney Alumni and debut writer Chris Yates, teams up with rising artist Simone Ragazzoni (Robotech: Rick Hunter, Power Rangers Universe, Dune: House Corrino) to debut a brand new creator-owned series, MARCUS WALKER: KINGSLAYER PROTOCOL. Featuring exclusive one-of-a-kind covers from NYT Bestseller Sean Murphy (Batman: White Knight Series, Tokyo Ghost, Chrononauts), Siya Oum (Neo Wonderland, Lola XOXO, […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Pastrami Nation Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die is more than just a film; it’s a plea to the future. It’s an unhinged thrill ride that is full of heart and laughs, with a couple of moments that will leave you speechless. At the helm is Gore Verbinski, who hasn’t made a film in over […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation If you’ve been paying attention to Image Comics lately, you might think they’re on a hot streak with a string of standout debut issues. I’ll argue this instead: Image Comics has always been on fire. And with Death Fight Forever #1, they remind us exactly why. From Andrew MacLean and Alexis Ziritt […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation From the Nacelle Company comes the C.O.W. Boys of Moo Mesa, Sheriff Terrorbull figure! For $35, this is a steal of a deal- absolutely amazing figure! You can pick up all the Moo Mesa figures today at nacallestore.com!
By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation Who isn’t a fan of James O’Barr’s The Crow? Well, his iconic work is coming to life as an action figure, thanks to Trick Or Treat Studios, and its now up for pre-order! “Trick or Treat Studios is proud to present the Absolute Eric 7″ Figure straight from the pages of James […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation Premium DNA Toys, the company that brought us Battletoads, Barnyard Commandos and more has been the talk of the New York Toy Fair with their AMAZING Contra figures! Here is the info directly from the website: The Alien terrorist group Red Falcon has built a stronghold in the Galuga Archipelago, bent on […]
By Staff Reports Today Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with leading games, IP and toy company Hasbro are proud to announce the first-ever hardcover edition of the two comic adaptations of THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE, commemorating the film’s 40th anniversary in spectacular fashion. THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE Deluxe Edition will be available in comic shops on August 12, 2026. The epic story […]
By Staff Reports Playmates Toys, under the name ‘Borant Corporation,’ will unveil its inaugural line of Dungeon Crawler Carl collectibles this week, based on Matt Dinniman’s LitRPG series about a man and his ex-girlfriend’s cat who are forced to survive a post-apocalyptic, intergalactic gameshow. The Dungeon Crawler Carl line, including figures, statue scenes, “loot boxes,” plush and more, will be showcased […]
