By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation Welcome to Let’s Kickstart This, where we spotlight a Kickstarter campaign that truly deserves your attention. Today, we explore a project that merges mythology, artistry, and passion into an incredible new action figure line: Legends of the Ramayan. This remarkable project takes one of the most legendary tales in human history and—with […]
By Staff Reports Bandai Namco’s TAMASHII NATIONS returns to San Diego for Comic-Con® 2025 with an exciting lineup of event exclusive collectibles, including iconic characters from Dragon Ball and Godzilla. This year, certain exclusive items will be available by reservation only through the official SDCC Exclusives Portal. Attendees can now apply for a timed entry slot to purchase the following […]
By Staff Reports Dark Horse Books, in collaboration with id Software and Bethesda Softworks, presents The Art of DOOM: The Dark Ages. This stunning art book takes readers behind the scenes of the design and art process of the latest entry into the DOOM franchise. In the critically acclaimed DOOM: The Dark Ages, players will step into the bloodstained boots […]
By Staff Reports The long-awaited anime adaptation of The Vermilion Mask, the acclaimed manga series serialized in YOUNGKING OURS (Shonengahosha), is officially in production. This explosive new series brings to life a dark, emotional, and action-packed saga set in a world where enchanted masks bestow unimaginable power and unbearable consequences. At the center of the story is Peru, a young […]
By Nolan P. SmithEditor | Pastrami Nation The Line That Changed the Game Harvinger Studios shocked the action figure world when they unleashed their Savage Crucible line. With jaw-dropping sculpts and ultra-articulated builds, Wave 1’s reptilian warriors were a smash hit right out of the gate. Now, Wave 2 brings in the humans—and leading the charge is a figure straight […]
By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor Netflix has done very well with their original animated films over the years. The Mitchell’s Vs. The Machines, Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio, Nimona, Wendell & Wild, and Klaus are just some of the highlights that the streaming service has licensed. The newest entry in that lineup is KPop: Demon Hunters, a musical action film that is […]
By Nolan Smith, Editor – Pastrami Nation THIS IS NOT A DRILL. Godzilla has officially breached San Diego, and Super7 is ground zero for the ultimate kaiju fan experience. Just in time for San Diego Comic-Con, the Super7 Store is transforming into Godzilla Station, an immersive pop-up inspired by the epic Train Biter scene from Godzilla Minus One. 📍 Location: […]
By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor | Pastrami Nation In a recent poll conducted by analyst and author Stephen Follows, 55% of exhibition executives agreed that the cinema experience as we currently know it will not be a viable business model in 20 years. The poll surveyed 246 film executives in the United States and wanted to find out what they thought […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation Beast Kingdom is back at San Diego Comic-Con 2025 with a jaw-dropping lineup of limited-edition collectibles that bring your favorite heroes, villains, and legendary wizards to life. Whether you’re a DC die-hard or a Tolkien devotee, these exclusives are must-haves for any serious collector. Find them only at Booth #2849 — while […]
By Nolan P. Smith | Pastrami Nation Editor One of the most highly anticipated booths at San Diego Comic-Con every year is none other than Bandai and Tamashii Nations — and for good reason. With a legacy of top-tier action figures, detailed sculpts, and premium collectibles, Tamashii Nations never disappoints when it comes to exclusive drops for SDCC, and it […]
By Nolan P. Smith | Pastrami Nation Editor San Diego Comic-Con 2025 is almost here, and with it comes an avalanche of exclusives for collectors to drool over. Among the most buzzworthy reveals so far is McFarlane Toys’ latest MLB collectible — a limited edition 7” Fernando Tatis Jr. figure, decked out in his iconic San Diego Padres “City Connect” […]
By Staff Reports Eisner Award winning Joe Pruett (Voices In My Head, Cable, Domino) and legendary artist Marcelo Frusin (Hellblazer, Loveless, Kick-Ass: The New Girl) team up for an all-new tale of blood-curdling horror in Viking Moon. This five issue miniseries is set to launch in September from Image Comics. “This a story I’ve wanted to write for a long time, […]
By Staff Reports Vault is thrilled to announce ATHANASIA, a new original graphic novel written by New York Times bestselling author and horror master Daniel Kraus (The Shape of Water, Trollhunters, The Autumnal, Whalefall), drawn by modern master artist Dani (Arkham City: The Order of the World, Coffin Bound, The Low, Low Woods), colored by Brad Simpson, lettered by Jim […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation I love a good manga—one that keeps you guessing with every page turn. With Yan Volume 1 from Titan Manga, I got just that… and so much more. At the heart of this tale is Yan Tieh Hua, a former Peking opera performer whose life is turned into a nightmare. Accused of […]
By Staff Reports Hot on the irradiated heels of The MIX Summer Game Showcase, Philadelphia-based indie game publisher and developer Retroware has released a Troma-tizing new trailer for Toxic Crusaders, coming to consoles and Steam in Q3 2025. The latest footage showcases nearly a minute and a half of mutant mayhem. In it, we get an up close and personal […]
By Staff Reports Los Angeles Comic Con, L.A.’s largest event for comics, gaming, sci-fi, anime and pop culture, announces Elizabeth Olsen (Avengers: Age of Ultron, Avengers: Infinity War, and WandaVision) is joining L.A. Comic Con 2025, taking place on September 26-28, marking the first time an Avenger has been a featured guest at the show. In addition to Olsen, cast members […]
By Staff Reports Today, UDON Entertainment is proud to announce the forthcoming publication of Elden Ring: Official Art Book Volume III. Based on the action RPG Elden Ring by FromSoftware, this volume continues UDON’s English language editions of the bestselling official artwork collections from Japanese publisher Kadokawa Game Linkage. Collecting art and materials from the DLC Elden Ring: Shadow of […]
By Staff Reports Los Angeles Comic Con, L.A.’s largest event for comics, gaming, sci-fi, anime and pop culture, announces that Early Bird 3-Day Weekend Passes for L.A. Comic Con 2025 are now on-sale! The first round of exciting talent features the casts of Daredevil and Doctor Who, just the first announcements in the event’s A+ lineup. L.A. Comic Con announces the official sale of […]
By Staff Reports Nacelle, the company behind the NacelleVerse, an interconnected universe that includes Biker Mice from Mars, RoboForce, Sectaurs, Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa, The Great Garloo, and Power Lords, is excited to announce a new wave of Biker Mice from Mars 1/12 scale action figures that include Lawrence Limburger, Charley, Carbine, Greasepit, Doctor Karbunkle and Fred the […]
By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor When Disney’s Lilo & Stitch was released in 2002, it was met with a warm reception, both from audiences and critics alike. People loved the film, and it went on to be a box office success at a time when Walt Disney Studios was floundering. They were coming from a decade of the Disney Renaissance and […]
By Staff Reports Announced earlier today, in an unprecedented collaboration between DC Comics and Marvel Comics, Entertainment Weekly has revealed that the two highly anticipated DC/Marvel crossover comic books coming to local comic shops in 2025 are Batman/Deadpool #1 (published by DC Comics in November) and Deadpool/Batman #1 (published by Marvel Comics in September). These two crossover one-shots between DC […]
By Staff Reports Cinemark Holdings, Inc., one of the largest and most influential theatrical exhibition companies in the world, broke waves of all-time moviegoing records over the long Memorial Day holiday weekend across box office and concessions driven by robust consumer enthusiasm around films such as Lilo & Stitch, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Final Destination Bloodlines, The Last […]
By Staff Reports Start your engines! Due to overwhelming popularity, with sold-out screenings in 25 markets across the globe, Warner Bros. Pictures and IMAX are expanding their Fan-First Premiere Screenings of Apple Original Films’ F1® The Movie to 400 IMAX locations worldwide. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, May 21, for available IMAX-exclusive June 23 screenings—one night only at 7:00 p.m. […]
By Staff Reports With the Slayer imprisoned at the dawn of Dark Ages, the balance between light and shadow teeter on the edge of oblivion. A feared outsider among an imperiled people, he is both weapon and prisoner, his strength bound by the very gods they serve. As an ancient evil lays siege to their world, time runs short, and […]
By Staff Reports Today, Nintendo welcomed its first guests to Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO – its second official store in the United States – with a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony led by Nintendo of America President and Chief Operating Officer Doug Bowser. Located in San Francisco’s iconic Union Square at 331 Powell Street, Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO offers an immersive shopping […]
By Staff Reports The highly anticipated debut issue of the new horror event series, Exquisite Corpses—crafted by co-creators James Tynion IV (The Deviant, The Department of Truth), Michael Walsh (Universal Monsters: Frankenstein, The Silver Coin), and the “Corpse Crew” of creators—has slain the competition in its first day of release and sold out completely at the distributor level. In order […]
By Staff Reports The global hit anime franchise ONE PIECE will illuminate Las Vegas’ skyline later this month for Licensing Expo 2025. Legendary studio Toei Animation revealed today its plan to spotlight ONE PIECE with an encore activation on the Exosphere, the exterior of Sphere in Las Vegas, from Monday, May 19 thru Wednesday, May 21 coinciding with the annual […]
By Staff Reports A pencil, a wish, and four legendary heroes. Mad Cave Studios‘ imprint Nakama Press, in proud partnership with Tatsunoko Production and HERO’S INC., is thrilled to unveil a first look at the English-language release of Infini-T Force Vol. 1, a universe-spanning manga that brings together some of the most iconic warriors in anime history. First published in […]
By Staff Reports The LEGO Group, in collaboration with The Walt Disney Company and 20th Television Animation, is excited to introduce a fan-favorite from Springfield: The Simpsons™: Krusty Burger set. A must-have for fans of THE SIMPSONS, this highly detailed recreation of the iconic fast-food restaurant invites builders to step into the world of Springfield like never before. This 1,635-piece […]
By Staff Reports Ready, players?! Krispy Kreme® today announced an a-maze-ing collaboration with Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., for PAC-MAN’s 45th Anniversary, celebrating the global, cultural icon with all-new doughnuts inspired by the classic game. Fans will want to chomp these new doughnuts before it’s “game over!” Available beginning today for a limited time at participating U.S. shops, the Krispy […]
