Dead Man’s Wire Review

Dead Man’s Wire Review By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor | Pastrami Nation Even though Dead Man’s Wire takes place in 1977, it’s a story with themes that very much resonate today. Based on a true story, the film is about Tony Kiritsis, a man who entered the office of Richard Hall and took him hostage for almost three days. Richard […]

LAST CALL TO LEAVE EARTH-Coming This March from Nakama Press

By Staff Reports Nakama Press, an imprint of Mad Cave Studios, invites readers into a quiet, unsettling mystery where memory, belief, and unresolved history collide… An original 180-page young adult graphic novel from Brazilian writer and illustrator Cassio Ribeiro (Iris Complex, Sara Animals, Navigating with You), LAST CALL TO LEAVE EARTH unfolds as a small-town mystery shaped by emotional realism and […]

Barbarian Behind Bars #1 Review

By Nolan P. SmithEditor | Pastrami Nation Dropping a battle-hardened barbarian into the modern world is already a bad idea. Locking him inside a maximum-security prison? Even worse. That’s the smart, high-concept premise behind Barbarian Behind Bars #1, the new series from Mad Cave Studios that blends fantasy and crime drama in a way that immediately stands out. When a […]

Let’s Kickstart This! Ayot Nom-Cost of Return

By Nolan P Smith Editor | Pastrami Nation We are back with “Let’s Kickstart This!” for 2026! To kick off the new year, we are spotlighting a comic book from Dark Myth Comics: Ayot Nom-Cost of Return! Ayot Nom: Cost of Return is a black and white, 22-page comic about consequence, identity, and violence you cannot outrun. This project follows Ayot […]

Introducing LEGO® SMART Play™: Bringing your creations to life

By Staff Reports (LEGO)– The LEGO Group has unveiled LEGO® SMART Play™, a new interactive platform set to transform LEGO play experiences for kids and families. With this exciting innovation, builders can bring their LEGO creations to life in ways they’ve never imagined! Showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in a presentation from Julia Goldin, Chief Product & […]

Top 5 Action Figures of 2025

By Jason T. Smith and Nolan P. Smith Founders | Pastrami Nation It was a great year for action figures in 2025- and we have selected our Top 5 of the year, in no particular order! S.H. Figuarts Taro Sakamoto – Bandai Collectibles/ Tamashii Nations  Sakamoto Days was a breakout hit in 2025, as Netflix brought the anime stateside. Bandai […]