Nerd Prom! It’s a term used by the mainstream media to define the SDCC Masquerade. In reality, it’s not the Masquerade, but the MASSIVE party going on in the Sails Pavilion across the hall from the actual Masquerade event. Pastrami Nation dove right in to heart of Nerd Prom, and this is what we found.
A man needs his car. Just outside of the SDCC held a sight to see: every Batmobile, on display for the public. From the Adam West Batman series to Batman Forever to Christopher Nolan’s Bat trilogy, they were all there to see in person. Check out the most iconic car in comics, right here at Pastrami Nation!
Marvel is definitely full of Legends. Hasbro showed off their waves releasing throughout this year and into the next, and the selection is indeed impressive. The third wave will in fact contain The Punisher/Blade Variant, Mystique/Moonstar Variant, Deadpool/Red Variant, Neo Classic Iron Man, Dr. Doom/FF Doom Variant, but no build a figure. Next year is “the year of the mini […]
Great things do indeed come in small packages. Diamond Select Toys showed off a diverse group of their popular minimates franchise. A plethora of figures from Capcom’s Street Fighter X Tekken game, which includes minimates of Sagat and Kuma! Minimates based off of The Walking Dead comic series were shown as well, with characters like Rick and Glenn leading the […]
Import toys never fail to impress. Bandai/ Blue Fin, who are known for their impressive Dragonball Z, Mega Man X and Godzilla figures, had quite a showing for the con. On display were many new DBZ characters, including Cell, Krillin, Nappa, and more. The Mega Man X collection had two very impressive pieces: Vile’s robot suit and the villain for […]
Bringing the big screen to the display case. NECA showed off a number of impressive pieces at SDCC, and all featured the high level of quality we have come to expect from the company. On display were figures based off of Ridley Scott’s Prometheus, Rocky, Predator, Rambo, Assassin’s Creed, Gears of War, Borderlands 2 and more. Take a look at […]
Let that bitch go first. Anthony Mackie, known this year for his role in Abraham Lincoln-Vampire Hunter and known to us here at Pastrami Nation as Papa Doc from his role in 8 Mile, is indeed in talks to play The Falcon in Marvel’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier. The Falcon was Marvel’s first black superhero, who fought alongside […]
The dime store super hero is back. Reports are in that the sequel to the Marvel Comic based not-so-superhero book is going to be shooting this fall, and that all of the principle cast will be reprising their roles. Kick Ass is the story of a young man with no powers at all, and yet tries to become a super […]
The ladies were out in full force at the con of all cons. Take a look at some of the beautiful ladies women walking the exhibit hall, and look for MUCH, much more soon from Pastrami Nation! All pictures are taken by Nolan P. Smith and Jason T. Smith-Pastrami Nation.
Magnets!!! Might as well have been magnets, because the ratings skyrocketed for yesterday’s premiere of the fifth season of Breaking Bad. For the record, it did not disappoint! They are all back: Walt, Jesse, the whole gang is back and it throws the viewers for a loop right from the start, which is of course, in true Breaking Bad fashion. […]
and the Eisner goes to… It’s the biggest awards ceremony of the year for the comic book industry, The Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, known better as simply the Eisners. It is the night to honor the best and brightest for the year, and to see who won was an amazing time.To give you a glimpse at how a few […]
Dark Horse never fails to amaze me. At SDCC, they announced quite a few projects, one being Millennium star Lance Henriksen’s To Hell You Ride! Check out the press release below, and make sure to visit Dark Horse online for more info by going HERE. #SDCC: DARK HORSE DEBUTS LANCE HENRIKSEN’S TO HELL YOU RIDE! July 16, SAN DIEGO, CA—Dark […]
There’s no place like home. At SDCC, Disney astounded the audience with a trio of films, one being Sam Raimi’s Oz The Great and Powerful. Starring James Franco, the film looks to push the limits of imagination. Check out the trailer below as well as a short description from Disney’s Trailer YouTube Channel. In Theaters March 8, 2013 Disney’s fantastical […]
Here comes the Main Man!!! When a fan on Twitter asked the great one if the rumors are true of him in negotiations to play DC Comic’s intergalactic bounty hunter, Lobo. Here is what The Rock replied: “Rumors of me possibly playing LOBO are true. Joel Silver and Brad Peyton working on it now. That could be fun.. “ Wow, […]
Here comes a new challenger! I know, wrong game, but still fitting. At SDCC, it was announced that the new DC Comic’s fighter, Injustice: Gods Among Us, has added two more characters to the roster. Joining Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Harley Quinn and Solomon Grundy are Nightwing and Cyborg! Not a big surprise with Cyborg, as he is […]
The dead aren’t the only thing to fear. Check out the premiere trailer for the third season of AMC’s The Walking Dead, which is, of course, based off of the Image Comic by Robert Kirkman. HUGE trailer, with lots of WHOA moments. The Walking Dead returns this October. For more information on the show, check out AMC’s website HERE. [youtube […]
Marvel is on a roll! At Saturday’s Marvel Films panel, Marvel showed off the titles and release dates for its upcoming films, with a few surprises. The big surprise for us came in the form of the announced Ant Man, which has been in the works forever. To be directed by Edgar Wright (Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World), this will […]
The Merc with a Mouth gets his own game! At the SDCC, Marvel and Activision announced the new Deadpool game, coming soon!!! The Activision posters of various games were “bombed” with Deadpool posters at every turn on the con floor. Check out the trailer below, and make sure to visit the game’s website at http://deadpoolgame.com. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqORbzbEfoM&w=640&h=360]
You will believe a man can fly. Take a look at the artwork revealed for next summer’s soon to be blockbuster, Man of Steel. The film opens June 14, 2013!
I knew it was coming. Marvel made it official today at the San Diego Comic Con that their August 2014 film will indeed be the Guardians of the Galaxy. They also revealed the next Captain America and Thor film titles, and even talked a little Ant Man. Here is the word officially from Marvel.com: Today at its Hall H panel […]
MORTAL KOMBAT! It’s official, we get a new season of the awesome Mortal Kombat Legacy Series! This time, its all about the tournament! Check out the video below! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfmyVkkDMrU&w=640&h=360]
Check out a few quick pictures from the San Diego Comic Con! Check out the signing with the stars from Breaking Bad (Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul) smiled and waved for our camera!), Dick Tracey investigating something afoot, a Predator who defeated the Avengers, the merc with a mouth Deadpool guarding the exit, and a zombie lunch. All pictures from SDCC […]
Now that’s worth another look… Check out some of the awesome sketches Pastrami Nation got from artist extraordinaire John Watkins-Chow! Chow is well known for his amazing sketch cards, from both Marvel and DC Comics cards, Indiana Jones, Star Wars and more! He is one of the coolest guys to meet at a con, and his sketches are crazy awesome! […]
And the award goes to… The most prestigious award ceremony in the comic book profession is always held the Friday of the San Diego Comic Con, as creators and fans alike come together to honor the greatest of the year with the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, also known as the Eisner’s. A book that we here at Pastrami Nation […]
As they say, the freaks come out at night. Tonight marks the annual San Diego Comic Con Masquerade! The most elaborate costumes are saved for this event, but we wanted to bring you some costumes from the convention floor to hold you over. Check back for pics from the Masquerade and more from the mother of all cons, SDCC 2012!
If you’re a fan of Disney’s super popular Vinylmation vinyl collectible figures then you’re in for a treat! A tasty treat! It is only here at this year’s San Diego Comic Con that Vinylmation fans will have the opportunity to purchases 8 different exclusive 3-inch vinyls from the So Tasty food series, each with its scent. Fans will also have […]
By the power of Grayskull!!! Mattel came alive today with a plethora of new Masters of the Universe Classics figures, including the winner of the create-a-character contest, Castle Greyskull Man! Check them out below, and look for more official word as we get it! Personally, I am thrilled that Ram Man is coming in 2013, and so is Jitsu!!! What […]
Photo Credit- Getty Images/Jerod Harris The stars all come out to Comic Con, and evidently to the Wired Cafe! As press, we were able to visit the Wired Cafe, which hosted many, many actors and talents, as well as a provided a moment to unwind from the madness of the con. No pictures outside of the camera rolling for Wired […]
Bringing a big show to the biggest show. Tomorrow, Saturday, Marvel Comics will debit its first ever comic book partnership with CIRQUE DU SOLEIL, bringing Ka to the four color page. Check out press release below, and drop by Marvel tomorrow to get your own copy! KÀ BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL AND MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT TO DEBUT COMIC BOOK AT COMIC-CON […]
Today was the first of 3 WWE Superstar autograph signings to be held at this years convention.Today wrestling fans attending the con were graced with the presence of WWE champs from both Raw and Smackdown; Sheamus and CM Punk,oh,and Zack Ryder too. Fans lucky enough to score a ticket when the exhibit hall doors opened were the only ones allowed […]