Yesterday, the news broke that the legendary Hayao Miyazaki, founder of Studio Ghibli, which has brought the world Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle and more, has retired from making feature length films. Check out the full article below, straight from Anime News Network: Studio Ghibli President Koji Hoshino announced on Sunday that studio founder and world-renowned anime filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki […]
BURBANK, Calif. (Aug. 9, 2013) — The Walt Disney Studios unveiled new details about its upcoming animation slate this morning at the D23 Expo, showcasing new imagery, signature music and behind-the-scenes stories surrounding the roster of upcoming animated adventures. The presentation included information about the just-announced feature film “Zootopia” (working title) from Walt Disney Animation Studios, and the newest film […]
(San Diego) – Battling against the forces of evil and the oddities of the future, Samurai Jack’s stoic journey is not over yet, in fact, it’s just beginning! The long wait is almost over as the fan-favorite series is set to make its IDW debut this October! Through a partnership with Cartoon Network Enterprises, IDW will create and distribute a […]
(Hollywood, CA-July 15, 2013) Image Comics’ hit comic book TODD, THE UGLIEST KID ON EARTH is the latest addition to the stable of geek animation god Titmouse, Inc. An adaptation of the monthly comic book series critics have called “the highest quality black comedy available today” is being developed with veteran comedy producers Krysia Plonka and Tracey Baird of Thank […]
WHAT: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment is taking San Diego by storm! Get these Comic-Con exclusives before they are gone: o You gotta pay the Troll Toll for your “Almost Trollfoot™ sized” Danny DeVito bobble head figurine, celebrating season eight of “IT’S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA” o Pre-order the limited edition X-MEN “THE ADAMANTIUM COLLECTION” featuring all six X-MEN films […]
(Burbank)– D23: The Official Disney Fan Club reveals plans for a special 3D screening of the high-flying big-screen adventure Disney’s Planes at the D23 Expo: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. D23 Expo attendees will be among the first to see Disney’s Planes on its opening day. An action-packed 3D animated comedy adventure from Disneytoon Studios, Disney’s Planes will take flight […]
By Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation (Victorville)— In 2001, Pixar unleashed a powerful, amazing animation called Monsters, Inc. It was different, it was fun, and it had heart. In those years, Pixar has cemented itself as a master of meaningful animations, with Brave, Cars, Wall-E, and many more to their credits. Now, Disney/Pixar brings the world a sequel many have been […]
I have an army… we have a…Falcon…? The Biggest Heroes. The Biggest Threats. The Biggest Stakes! It’s the most anticipated new animated series to launch this year and this July, Marvel’s Avengers Assemble reunites Marvel’s most iconic Super Heroes — Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Hulk, Hawkeye, Black Widow & Falcon! Featuring the team that took the world by storm […]
Axe Cop! Axe Cop, the Dark Horse comic book series that was created by a 28 year old artist and his 5 year old brother, is coming to FOX this summer as an animated series! The star of the show, an axe wielding cop, is voiced by Nick Offerman, with additional voice actors including Breaking Bad’s Giancarlo Esposito (Gustavo!) and […]
How cool is this? Valiant Entertainment’s Quantum and Woody #1, rolling out to stores this July, already has tons of hype, as it is the return of the world’s worst superhero team, which happened to be one of the best books of the 90’s. Well, in addition to the other variant covers for the debut issue, which we have shown […]
Time to swim with the big fish. Disney Pixar announced today via Facebook that a sequel to Finding Nemo is on it’s way. Finding Dory is scheduled to hit the silver screen November 2015. This is the second sequel to a Pixar movie announced in a row, as Monsters University is already almost here. What do you think about this? […]
Check out some photos from WonderCon 2013 in Anaheim, this time with a focus on collectibles! That Cap’n and Tony the Tiger are awesome! Not to mention the lil’ G.I Joes! Yo Joe!!!
WonderCon! WonderCon has invaded Southern California this weekend, the Anaheim Convention Center to be specific. Pastrami Nation will be there to cover the event: look for pictures, news, and more as we head to the Anaheim!
Here comes Carnage! Check out a clip for this Sunday’s Ultimate Spider-Man, which features the other symbiote, Carnage! Now, this isn’t the Cletus Cassidy Carnage that Marvel fans know… this will be much closer to the Ultimate version, which makes since given the name of the animated series. Check out the clip, supplied to us by Marvel, and tune in […]
By Jason T. Smith-Pastrami Nation (Anaheim) This weekend, superheroes, actors, comic book creators, and more invade Anaheim as WonderCon returns to the city once again. Held at the Anaheim Convention Center beginning March 29th and spanning over the entire Easter Weekend, WonderCon is a comic book/pop culture convention from Comic Con International, the same company that also hosts the San […]
Life is like a hurricane… One of the best games on the NES was Capcom’s Ducktales. Based off of the Disney cartoon by the same name that aired on Disney Afternoon, the game put you in control of Scrooge McDuck, the overly wealthy and overly cheap duck with spats and a cane. The game play was simple yet addicting, and […]
“Second star to the right and straight on ’til morning.” Disney’s Peter Pan, which just celebrated its 60th anniversary, is a classic animated feature, one beloved by many generations. Well, now comes a chance to own the classic in a whole new way: in minimate form! This March, fans will be able to get a hold of the classic Peter […]
You will believe a Lego can fly. Check out an amazing recreation of the latest Man of Steel trailer, brought to Lego life by Antonio Toscano, Andrea Toscano and Francesco Patanè. It’s amazing what some people can do: remember, this is a fan made piece, even though it looks as professional as ever. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFLoAa00NFs&w=640&h=360]
Someone might be going turbo. In an exclusive from Moviehole.com, Director Rich Moore said who he would like to have in the sequel to his wildley popular animated hit, Wreck-It Ralph. It’s everyone’s favorite paunchy plumber, Mario. Even though his nemesis Bowser was seen in the Disney animated flick, the face of Nintendo was nowhere to be seen in the […]
Time is ticking away! Only 44 hours to go to help support the first steps in making The Goon movie a reality. The Kickstarter project stats currently sit at: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/624061548/the-goon-movie-lets-kickstart-this-sucker Backers: 6,663 Amount Pledged: $397,398 Goal needed to be funded: $400,000 So roughly around $4,000 to go! This project’ support has been phenomenal, as it looks likes people really do […]
Well, things are looking up at least. Michael Bay, after dispelling the rumors earlier this week, has officially announced that Mark Wahlberg (Ted, Four Brothers) will star in 2014’s Transformers 4. For me, this is huge, as Mark is a tremendous actor, and any Bay Transformers can use all the help they can get. Check out the official word from […]
Now is the time to make your voice heard!!! Oh yeah, and elections and all that. But I’m talking about helping out to fund The Goon movie! The Kickstarter project is in it’s last 5 days, and they still need to raise funds to make this happen! 4,222 backers thus far $290,397 raised thus far $400,000: Goal! These funds go […]
WOW! I knew an Axe Cop animated would be coming soon from Fox, but I didn’t expect to see anything this soon! Check out a Halloween clip below, which features Nick (Parks and Recreation) Offerman as the mustached Axe Cop!!! Axe Cop is the Dark Horse comic book by 29 year old artist (when it was created he was 29) […]
This has got to happen! Blur Studios has a Kickstarter project that brings them one stop closer to creating a CGI animated film of Eric Powell’s The Goon. Produced by Dark Horse Comics, The Goon is a violent, non stop slugfest with zombies, voodoo and slapstick humor. Check out their Kickstarter page at http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/624061548/the-goon-movie-lets-kickstart-this-sucker and help make this a reality!!! […]
The newest animated feature from DC Entertainment is one of its most anticipated releases, and for good reason. It was The Dark Knight Returns that turned the comic world on its head in the 80’s. The stark reality, the darkness, even for the Dark Knight, was darker than ever. Batman vs the Mutants. Batman vs The Joker. Batman vs Superman. […]
Image Comics is animated once again. This October, a critically acclaimed Image Comics/Shadowline book will make the leap to the small screen. Like the amazing Firebreather, which was also animated and aired on Cartoon Network, Dear Dracula ill be hitting the airwaves in time for the Halloween season. Check out the official word from Image below: DEAR DRACULA, a graphic […]
I’m gonna wreck it! Check out the newest trailer for Disney’s love letter to video games, Wreck It Ralph! When you look at the sheer wealth of video game characters in this, it’s like a gamer’s dream come true. Bowser, Kano, Zangief, Q-Bert, Pac Man Ghosts, Sonic… I cannot wait for this movie to hit theaters! Check it out when […]
The more I see, the better it looks. At this week’s Tokyo Game Show 2012, a new trailer for Injustice: Gods Among Us hit the floor, and it looks amazing! Take a look at some more of the action from the DC Universe, get ready as the fighter hits stores April 2013 for X-Box 360, PS3 and Wii U! [youtube […]
Yes, the time is here once again! With Halloween comes the chance to be someone or something else for the day… so why not be something from the pop culture we all know and love! Spirit Halloween, who has stores across the nation, has TONS of new costumes this year: video games, comic book heroes, on screen icons, they have […]
Hey Jack! Samurai Jack was THE best cartoon on Cartoon Network, hands down, but it’s been gone for years. With hopes of a new series, a movie, anything, fans finally got some word, straight from the man himself. IGN spoke to series creator and visionary Genndy Tartakovsky about the long rumored new Samurai Jack project, and here’s what he said: […]