By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor Photo Credits: James Coletta for C2E2/ReedPop Right off the bat, Chicago is a city like no other. The city has a gruff exterior, but its interior is filled with warmth and acceptance. Everything about it instantly takes hold the minute you get there, and even visiting from far away, you feel like you belong. That said, […]
By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor Earlier this year, Los Angeles was devastated by horrible wildfires. While fires are nothing new in Southern California, this was different. It was an unstoppable beast that spread faster than usual due to a drier-than-usual season and hurricane-force winds. It was unlike any weather event in California history, and the destruction left behind will take years […]
By Staff Reports ReedPop, the world’s leading producer of pop culture events, today unveiled the lineup for Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo’s (C2E2) first comedy programming track, featuring laugh-out-loud stand-up shows, improv troupes, and celebrity comedians. C2E2 returns to McCormick Place from April 11 through April 13 with a robust lineup of special guests, panelists, exhibitors, and more. Comedy programming […]
By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor Split Fiction is a new co-op game from Hazelight Studios, the company behind the cult hits It Takes Two and Brothers. In the game, you and a friend take on the roles of Mio and Zoe, two writers who participate in a revolutionary experiment that will transform the future of storytelling. After an unfortunate accident, they […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Join us on the first episode of Geek Galaxy. I give a brief introduction about the show and myself before a couple of stories by co-founder and editor of Pastrami Nation Nolan Smith. He covers the Neil Gaiman controversy and much more. Check it out on Spotify below! Check it out on Apple Podcasts!
Join us for a special episode as Entertainment Editor Kevin Hoskinson interviews Brian Volk-Weiss and Billy Galaxy about the Nacelle Company, Star Trek, Robo Force and more! Nacelle CompanyRobo ForceBrian Volk WeissBilly GalaxyStar Trek
By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor, Pastrami Nation Every year, I look forward to the start of Comic Con season. For me, the season runs from the beginning of March when we attend Emerald City Comic Con and ends in September when we check out Rose City Comic Con in Portland. This year, the season started early as I attended Fan Expo […]
By Staff Reports Exclusive programming is a highlight for many FAN EXPO Portland attendees, with a wide variety of panels from start to finish. From “The Flash” Grant Gustin and panels with some of the stars of various iterations of the “Superman” franchise, to Jared Padalecki and six other “Supernatural” standouts and “Twilight” celebrity Q&As, to industry, cosplay, gaming, anime […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Check out my favorite LEGO builds of 2024! What was your favorite build of 2024? Comment and let us know!
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor So, I was a bit late to the Terrifier franchise. As a horror fan, it was something that was on my radar, but I never took the leap into it. I was fully aware of Art The Clown but honestly assumed he was just another psychotic killer behind a mask, something I had seen so […]
By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor The other night, my daughter and I went to watch the Sam and Colby movie Legends Of The Paranormal, and we had a blast. Through her, I have become a fan of them, and we enjoy their YouTube channel together. She’s 13, and sometimes it feels like it’s hard to connect with her, but our shared […]
The LEGO Group stumbles into Christmas Town with the reveal of the highly anticipated LEGO® Ideas Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas set.
By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor Back in 1996, I had the opportunity to travel to Walt Disney World with my high school band. Flying from Washington State to Florida was quite the trek, but it was with a bunch of my peers, and we were thrilled. One of the most memorable experiences I had at the resort was at Magic Kingdom. […]
By Staff Reports ReedPop, the world’s leading producer of pop culture events, today announced the ticket sale dates for Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC) 2025. The general public sale for ECCC begins on Thursday, August 22 following presales for 2024 VIPs and current Popverse Superfans on Wednesday, August 21. Additionally, ReedPop is unveiling this year’s ECCC theme will be Back […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Blink-182 performed at The Moda Center Saturday night in Portland Oregon in front of droves of fans of all ages. They played classic hits and new favorites that catered to everybody. Ever since their reunion last year they have been hitting the road in support of their new album One More Time… and have been […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor The first Inside Out was a revelation of sorts for a lot of people. Everybody could relate to the story of eleven-year-old Riley and the emotions running wild in her head. Even after you grow out of that phase in your life and think you better grasp those emotions, life hits you with curve balls, […]
By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor It’s hard to believe, but the Bad Boys franchise is almost 30 years old now. It’s also hard to believe that stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence would be reprising the roles that shot them to stardom after this long and doing it with style. What’s even harder to believe is that the films would be […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Life is full of choices. Some are simpler than others, but your decisions can affect everything in your life from that moment on. They often leak into the lives of those around you and change their lives for better or worse. It’s a part of being human and as vital as breathing, eating, and staying […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Chicago is known for many things, not the least of which is its impact on pop culture. From the films of John Hughes, The Blues Brothers, The Smashing Pumpkins, and most recently, The Bear, the city has held a special place in many a nerd’s heart for decades. As somebody who has watched the culture […]
By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor A few years back, I watched a film called Ghostwatch. It had been on my radar for a long time, but the opportunity to finally watch it presented itself when my wife and kids were out of town for the evening. Ghostwatch is a British mocumentaty that aired on Halloween night in 1992 across the pond. […]
By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor Ghostbusters is part of many lives around the world. The original film was released in 1984, and a sequel followed shortly after, creating one of the most influential and popular franchises of all time. While they weren’t the first to incorporate comedy into the horror genre, they were the first to be taken into the mainstream […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Emerald City Comic Con, one of the biggest (and wettest) pop culture events in the United States, celebrated its 21st birthday this year, and they celebrated the milestone in style. They expanded the main show by moving a big part of the con into its own building and had an impressive roster of incredible guests […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Our time has come to an end at Emerald City Comic Con 2024, but there is still one more day left tomorrow (Sunday). Saturday is always the busiest day at every con and today was no exception. Saturday is also the best day to check out amazing cosplay and cool franchise meetups. There was a […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor It was another action packed day at Emerald City Comic Con 2024 as the con entered its second day. The attendees and guests didn’t let the rain stop them as they celebrated the best nerdom has to offer. The cosplay was on point as always and the panels were incredible as always. One of the […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Emerald City Comic Con kicked off with a bang this year at the Seattle Convention Center. For the second year in a row, the event takes place at the new and spacious Summit Building, just blocks away from the old convention center. This year, they are also utilizing the old building for celebrity autographs, photo-ops […]
By Staff Reports Mad Cave Studios, Maverick, and Papercutz, are set for an eventful Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC) in Seattle, WA (Feb. 29 – Mar.3)! From exclusive signings to engaging panels, attendees can look forward to an unforgettable experience at Booth #20707 CONVENTION EXCLUSIVES Mad Cave Studios Booth Signings Friday, March 1: 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM: Joe Corallo, […]
By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor It’s hard to go into a movie that so much has already been said about with an open mind. Whether it’s good or bad, the opinions of others often cast a massive shadow over particular films, and Madame Web is a great example of that. With the exception of the animated Spider-Verse films, the Sony Spidey-centric […]
By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor When my wife and I first set sail on the Discovery Princess in 2022 for an Alaskan Cruise, we weren’t quite sure what to expect. We had both experienced short cruises when we were young adult but nothing like the massive seven-day trek we were about to embark on. As somebody who enjoys nature but also […]
By Staff Reports From celebrity Q&As to industry, cosplay, gaming, anime and entertaining, informative sessions from all areas of pop culture, FAN EXPO Portland presents its collection of nearly 150 programing panels and meetups during the event, Friday through Sunday, January 12-14 at Oregon Convention Center. There’s truly something for every fan and every taste every hour of the show […]
By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor Community is sometimes hard to find. There is a world where everybody you surround yourself with shares the same passions as you do and understands exactly where you are coming from. While this world does exist in some version of the multiverse, most of us in this one are struggling to find that sense of belonging. […]