Today marks the eleventh anniversary of the 9/11 terrorists attacks on America. It’s been a long, hard eleven years, and America has tried to move forward, and in some ways it has. But to all who witnessed the fall of the Twin Towers, the attack on the Pentagon, and the brave passengers who took over Flight 93 in PA. We […]
Award time! The Harvey Awards were presented this weekend, and the books that won it are very deserving, no questions. Winners include Mark Waid’s amazing run on Daredevil, the awesome anthology series Dark Horse Presents, and what I think is one of the best hardcovers to ever be released: Jim Henson’s Tale of Sand. Check out the list below, and […]
During tonight’s Monday Night Raw, Announcer Jerry The King Lawler collapsed during a match while at ringside. He was immediately rushed to a nearby medical facility. Here is the official word from WWE.com: During the tag team match between Kane & Daniel Bryan and The Prime Time Players tonight on Raw, viewers may have noticed members of the audience and […]
It’s almost time to throw down, minimate style! Minimates based off the hit fighting game Street Fighter X Tekken will hit stores this month, and what a line up it is! Art Asylum put up a gallery of photos showcasing the line: I picked a few, but feel free to visit the Art Asylum blog HERE for all of them. […]
Here comes the Iron Patriot again, but who’s under the mask? Marvel.com has revealed the cover to Ultimate Comics Ultimates #19, which features a familiar star spangled armor. The Iron Patriot is front and center, but who is it? In the regular Marvel Universe, the Iron Patriot is Norman Osborn, better known as the Green Goblin. But I don’t think […]
It’s gonna be a slobberknocker, alright! Valiant Entertainment sent word out today that the “Wrath of the Eternal Warrior” will be heading on a collision course with the dysfunctional duo Archer and Armstrong this December. Family reunion? Yes, the kind where heads will roll. For those that don’t know, the Eternal Warrior is the brother to the immortal and often […]
It takes three covers, but they have assembled! Marvel.com has officially released the covers for Avengers #1, which is the crown jewel to the Marvel NOW movement. Check out the line up so far, and let’s dissect who’s who: Ok, let’s start on the left: obviously, we have Captain America, Wolverine and the Hulk. Looking more into it, we see […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation I have seen trailers for ParaNorman since last year. When I saw the first one, which had a very odd song choice for the trailer and nothing to really grab the audience, I thought it was an easy pass. Then, the more I saw of the film, including the giant witch head in the […]
The whole f’n show! Marvel.com has posted up an interview by Impact Wrestling’s SoCal Val with Mr. Thursday Night himself, Rob Van Dam! Impact Wrestling has been doing quite a few of these interviews, and I gotta say, I’m loving it. Impact seems to have found a great way to spotlight their stars and reach the coveted fanboy base of […]
The original blue bomber is back in action figure form! Bluefin/Tamashii, the company behind the highly successful D-Arts line which includes Megaman X, has added another version of Capcom’s trigger happy hero to their line up. Coming this January is a figure of the original Megaman, complete with Rush and a hard hat! Tell me that doesn’t look awesome…check out […]
The word going around was spot on. Rumors had been swirling around that a Killzone collection would be coming soon, and today it is official. The Killzone Trilogy hits stores October 23rd on the PS3 for a mere $40, and comes with Killzone, Killzone 2 and Killzone 3 with DLC. The original game has upgraded to 720p high definition, and […]
Get ready for another return to glory. Valiant Entertainment sent out a teaser today that has got the comic world talking. It looks like one of the surprises to be announced at the Baltimore Comic-Con will be Wrath of the Eternal Warrior. Eternal Warrior is a past Valiant title that ran for 50 issues, and follows the story of one […]
It’s a slice of life. Sina Grace, the artist behind the hit Lil’ Depressed Boy and former Editor for the books by The Walking Dead’s Robert Kirkman, is now striking out on his own with Not My Bag, an original graphic novel that hits stores in October. According to the Image Comic’s press release, NOT MY BAG chronicles the six […]
Sully, Mike and the gang are back and in 3D!!! Monsters, Inc is heading back to theaters just in time for the holidays! Disney always does an outstanding job with the 3D process, so this is bound to add to an already great film. Check out the trailer below, and get ready to revisit a world of monsters this December! […]
Cowabunga!!! The classic, zany cartoon that made the heroes in a half shell a pop culture staple is being collected and released November 13th on DVD with an awesome box set! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Complete Classic Series Collection comes packed with 23 disc… that’s a lot of good memories!!! Check out the official description below: Experience the Teenage Mutant […]
We all remember the infamous quote: “I will find you, I will kill you…” Liam Neeson’s action blockbuster took the world by storm, and cemented Neeson as an action film bad ass. Now, we get a sequel… and I have high hopes for this! Check out the brand new trailer below, and check out the whole film when it hits […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith- Pastrami Nation Writer: Fred Van Lente Artist: Clayton Henry Publisher: Valiant Entertainment Website: www.valiantcomics.com So, back-to-back Chopping Block reviews? Well, with issue #2 hitting stores this week, I wanted to make sure everyone knows if the quality seen in issue #2 continues on with the second issue. The sophomore slump is something seen in music, […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith- Pastrami Nation Writer: Fred Van Lente Artist: Clayton Henry Publisher: Valiant Entertainment Website: www.valiantcomics.com The summer of Valiant brought back four classic Valiant properties: X-O Manowar, Harbinger, Bloodshot and Archer & Armstrong. Now, I was familiar with three of those titles, but I have never read Archer and Armstrong. When I heard about the relaunch, […]
This would be a good death… But not good enough… The Frank Miller epic starring a retired Batman, a female Robin and tons of action is becoming an animated film. Well, a new trailer has hit, and it shows Bruce doing what he does best, it shows the Carrie Kelly Robin, and it is awesome. So check it out, and…of […]
I’m rushing up to Cedar Sinai, praying for a miracle, I don’t want to see my idol die… Before he did, the look in his eyes said “even though you just got here…goodbye. Those are the words from West Coast legend Crooked I on what I think is the best track off of Slaughterhouse’s newest album: Goodbye. The melodic track […]
(AP Photo/Marvel Comics) Looks like the City of Brotherly Love is getting some Marvel love, as Venom takes up residents in December. Venom, who is now longtime Spider-Man fan and Peter Parker bully/wounded in battle veteran Flash Thompson, has been the anti hero walking a fine line since he suited up. The Associated Press has published an article by AP’s […]
I’m in shock right now. Actor Michael Clarke Duncan, the massive screen presence from “The Green Mile”, “Planet of the Apes”, “Armageddon”, “Daredevil” and more, has passed away. Duncan has been battling health issues since his heart attack in July, and the word broke today that he passed away in a Los Angeles hospital. I am saddened and shocked by […]
(All photos by Nolan P. Smith- Pastrami Nation/High Desert Daily) It was a knock down, drag out good time. The wrestlers from Alpha Omega Wrestling hosted a free show this past weekend at the grand opening of Kokomo Fitness in Hesperia, CA. Among the wrestlers in attendance were Anjul Stone, Blake Grayson, Drake Fortune, and more from AOW. Also in […]
Somebody call her mama. News broke this weekend that Cameron, real name Arianne Andrew, one half of the WWE’s Funkadactyls, has been suspended for 15 days. The word is that she was arrested on August 24th in N. Hillsborough County, Florida for driving under the influence. Not only that, she was more than double the legal limit in Florida and even […]
No, it is not about the TV show. I have been meaning to do a review and a spotlight on this series for quite some time now. Marvel Comics has been publishing the X-Factor title for awhile now, starting back with a team that was made up of the original members of the X-Men: Cyclops, Beast, Jean Grey, Angel and […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation Release Date: August 28th, 2012 Record Label: Shady Records/Aftermath/Interscope Genre: Hip Hop/Rap Parental Advisory-Strong Lyrical Content This past week saw the release of one of the most anticipated albums in recent memory: Slaughterhouse’s Welcome To: Our House. The rap super-group composed of Crooked I, Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz and Royce Da 5’9 signed to […]
The epic series can be yours in art book form this September. Udon Entertainment’s Marvel Vs Capcom Official Complete Works collects art from a wealth of classic games, including the gigantic Marvel Vs Capcom franchise. The hardcover edition was available at SDCC this year, as well as at PAX. Check out the info below, straight from Udon, and make sure […]
Persona fans, get ready! Udon Entertainment, who have produced breathtaking books on Street Fighter, Mega Man, Okami and more, are now bringing something for all Persona 4 fans. Persona 4: The Official Design Works hit stores this past week, and was also available at the PAX Convention, where Udon was exhibiting. Having owned quite a few of Udon’s art books, […]
The saga of the heroes in a half shell’s big screen return thickens. This past week, a negative review of the abandoned script for Michael Bay’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles surfaced HERE, which led to some comments by Bay himself. Bay took to his website and stated: “leaked script for Ninja Turtles that different sites continue to comment on was […]
The cult heroes are back and in grand fashion. From Dynamite Entertainment, the company behind the critical hit The Boys as well as the relaunches of Green Hornet, The Shadow, The Spider and more, Masks brings together a super group of noir this November. Featuring the Green Hornet, Kato, The Shadow, The Spider, Zorro and more, the book looks to […]