Review by Nolan P. Smith Writer and Artist: Naoki Urasawa Publisher: Viz Signature Rating: T+ for Older Teens (Victor Valley)—Monsters adorn the pages of comic books and manga titles across the globe; horrifying, death defying monsters that battle the forces of good right out in the open. But in real life, the monsters out there don’t wear masks and make […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith Writer: Yu Sasuga Artist: Ken-Ichi Tachibana Publisher: Viz Signature Rating: M for Mature (Victor Valley)—I hate bugs. I am almost certain most readers will agree with me in their dislike for insects as well. So, what if you take one of the most annoying, disgusting bugs (the cockroach) and turn it into a super strong, […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith Label: Shady/Interscope Release Date: 11/24/14 Format: Digital, 2 Disc CD set (Victor Valley)—Eminem is arguably one of the most well known rappers on the planet, and for good reason. The motor-mouthed MC from the Motor City has made an impact on the rap game that nobody can argue: whether you like him or not, the […]
By Nolan P. Smith Publisher: Nintendo Platform: Wii U Rating: E 10+ (Victor Valley)—When it comes to flagship Nintendo games, certain games always seem to come up: the Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Donkey Kong, Pokémon, along with many more. So when the game that combines the characters from all these titles and more and throws them […]
This weekend in select theaters and online there will be an 88 second trailer for Star Wars Episode 7! What 7 things are you hoping to see with the new trailer?!
By Nolan P. Smith Pastrami Nation is back with another all-new podcast! This time, we talk about Disney’s Big Hero 6, Sunset Overdrive, Halo- The Master Chief Collection and more! So take a listen and enjoy!
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By Nolan P. Smith Television shows come and go, am I right? Some, we wish would never end, like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, King of the Hill, and the George Lopez show to name a few. Then, some, well, some are rightfully given the axe before we are subjected to any more nonsense (The Cape, anyone?). But one of […]
By Staff Reports Valiant is proud to present your first look inside DIVINITY #1 (of 4) – the new, prestige format VALIANT NEXT limited series from New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt (THE VALIANT, Mind MGMT) and blockbuster artist Trevor Hairsine (X-Men: Deadly Genesis)! On February 11th, don’t miss the first appearance of Valiant’s first major new character as […]
By Nolan P. Smith The awesome group over at Valiant Entertainment sent over a piece of Thanksgiving artwork, which makes us thankful for comic book artists, writers, colorists, letterers, and the amazing characters that populate the four color pages we all love so much. Especially Valiant Entertainment, who boasts characters like X-O Manowar, Ninjak, Bloodshot, Eternal Warrior, and more! On […]
By Nolan P. Smith The wait is almost over! The widely popular Jurassic Park franchise returns to the silver screen next year with Jurassic World, and the first trailer is now out! Check it out below: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFinNxS5KN4] Excited yet? Because we are! Jurassic World opens on June 12th, and stars Chris Pratt, Mr. Star Lord himself. For more information […]
By Staff Reports Marvel is kicking off 2015 with a bang big enough to destroy a Death Star as Star Wars makes its triumphant return to the House of Ideas and into comic shops on January 14th! That’s right, your local comic shop is the place to be to get your hands on the blockbuster first issue of Star Wars! […]
By Staff Reports It’s always high noon around these parts. Secret Ponchos, the stylish Wild West PvP shooter from Switchblade Monkeys, is coming to PlayStation 4 on December 2, and during the month it will be FREE to PlayStation Plus members. Inspired by fighting games and spaghetti westerns, Secret Ponchos’ five outlaws are armed to the teeth with guns, blades, […]
By Staff Reports Mark Powers’ critically acclaimed sci-fi epic Drafted has been optioned by Benderspink Productions for development as a tentpole feature. Powers, along with co-creator and publisher of the original Drafted comic, Josh Blaylock arranged the agreement just as plans were slated for the series to return to comic books through Devil’s Due Entertainment in 2015. “I’ve loved this […]
By Staff Reports Eisner-nominated writer and Image Comics Publisher Eric Stephenson (NOWHERE MEN) collaborates with red-hot artist Simon Gane for the all-new ongoing thriller series THEY’RE NOT LIKE US, coming to Image Comics on December 24. We all have advantages over one another, but what if the next generation of youth were capable of things most of us could only […]
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By Staff Reports Do you hear that? It’s the sound of one million nerds on Facebook! That’s right, Nerdist Industries has hit one million Facebook likes and we couldn’t be more excited! To show how much we love our fellow nerds, the team at Nerdist Industries put together this awesome tribute to some of our favorite Facebook comments. “Reaching 1M […]
By Staff Reports Before the all-new Secret Wars takes the comic world by storm in 2015, relive the complete Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars legacy in one complete, stunning package. Hot off the heels of this year’s sold-out Marvel Famous Firsts: 75th Anniversary Masterworks Slipcase Set, Marvel is proud to present the MARVEL SUPER HEROES SECRET WARS: BATTLEWORLD BOX SET […]
By Staff Reports Dark Horse Comics is rocking Black Friday madness with a very exclusive limited offer for its digital-comics readers . . . Feast your eyes on this year’s Black Friday MegaBundles. For one weekend only, you can load up on comics from your favorite creative universes for the crazy-low price of $99.99 each only on Digital.Darkhorse.com! Star Wars […]
By Staff Reports Aniplex of America, Inc. had just announced on their Aniplex Live Show that they will be screening the highly-anticipated science fiction feature EXPELLED FROM PARADISE in theaters across the U.S. this December. Even before its Japanese theatrical debut, critics have praised EXPELLED FROM PARADISE for its groundbreaking themes and fluid animation. Tickets will be available through the […]
By Staff Reports Flying Wild Hog has announced a new system and release date for JUJU, the upcoming platformer with a cooperative twist that makes it perfect for all skill-levels. JUJU will be available December 9 & 10 as a digital download on PlayStation 3 (PSN), PC (Steam), and now Xbox 360 (XBLA). In this classic-style style platformer, take on […]
By Staff Reports VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, prepares to delight the young and young-at-heart this holiday season with a diverse selection of All-Ages manga, original graphic novels, and collectible books available from the company’s Perfect Square imprint. Got a Bravest Warriors fan on your list? Perfect Square […]
By Staff Reports You’ve seen Alex Ross’ spectacular promo image. You’ve seen the teasers. You’ve learned the first secrets of Battleworld, the strange, patchwork realm playing host to countless separate realities. Now, Marvel is pleased to present the first cover to next year’s game-changing SECRET WARS #1! From the chart-topping creative team of Jonathan Hickman (Avengers, New Avengers) and Esad […]
By Staff Reports In the spirit of giving this holiday season, Entertainment Earth, Inc. (entertainmentearth.com) has donated $100,000 worth of toys to Toys for Tots for its annual holiday toy drive, bringing holiday cheer to less fortunate children in communities nationwide. Entertainment Earth knows that every collector starts as a tot. “I’m a fan first, and the toys I got […]
By Staff Reports In desperation, alchemists on a cracked and ruined Earth—where dead men’s ashes rain down and a plague of spore-beasts terrorize the living—create Sym. She is their last hope, their Savior. The mysterious figure at the heart of the Image Comics graphic novel DARK ENGINE by Ryan Burton and John Bivens is a primal force. Her story begins […]
By Staff Reports Winner of the Prize Un Certain Regard Award at this year’s Cannes Festival, Kornel Mundruczo’s newest film is a story of the indignities visited upon animals by their supposed “human superiors,” but it’s also an brutal, beautiful metaphor for the political and cultural tensions sweeping contemporary Europe. When young Lili is forced to give up her beloved […]
By Staff Reports This January – the small hero with the big time heroics is ready for his shot in ANT-MAN #1, the new ongoing series from critically acclaimed creators Nick Spencer (Superior Foes of Spider-Man, Avengers World) and Ramon Rosanas (Night of the Living Deadpool). But first, Marvel is proud to present your first look at the exclusive Ant-Man […]
By Nolan P. Smith Death Note, one of the most chilling, surprising, and well executed anime series I have ever had the pleasure of watching, is being collected just in time for the holidays. There are only a few anime titles I consider to be greatness personified, and Death Note is one of those series. If you haven’t seen it […]
By Nolan P. Smith The time is here, the Guardians of the Galaxy are coming home! Wait, who? Marvel’s unlikely band of superheroes is rocketing from box office royalty to the small screen as the hit of 2014 is coming home, starting next week digitally, and on December 9th on 3D, Blu-Ray and DVD. Check out the Blu-Ray trailer below, […]