By Staff Reports DesignerCon, the world’s premiere art, design, and collectibles show, has released the official first-look images of 10 new BE@RBRICKs from MEDICOM TOY that are set to be released exclusively next week at DesignerCon 2024, taking place from November 15-17 at The Expo at World Market Center in Las Vegas. These BE@RBRICKs will be available at the MEDICOM TOY […]
By Staff Reports Los Angeles Comic Con, L.A.’s largest event for comics, gaming, sci-fi, anime and pop culture, is excited to release its entire lineup of panels, entertainment and activations for its October 4-6 show. After delivering its most diverse and engaging show in event history in 2023, L.A. Comic Con is once again leveling up its show experience for […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor Photos by Nolan Smith, Kevin Hoskinson, and Rebecca Smith This past weekend, Rose City Comic Con 2024 took over Portland, bringing the best of pop culture to the forefront. Pastrami Nation was there, and for two of us, it was our very first time experiencing Rose City. Although I’m a newcomer to this convention, I’m […]
By Rebecca SmithReporter Advocacy and accessibility are concepts I’ve become increasingly familiar with, and they were among the biggest draws for me to attend Rose City Comic Con. As the wife of a pop culture enthusiast, someone well-known in his community, I’ve been challenged to step into the world of conventions. While I’ve attended a handful of smaller events, I […]
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 Staff Reports Los Angeles Comic Con, L.A.’s largest event for comics, gaming, sci-fi, anime and pop culture, announces Hayden Christensen (Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, Ahsoka) as one of the main headliners for L.A. Comic Con 2024, making an appearance on Sunday, October 6th. Christensen joins fellow Star […]
By Staff Reports Los Angeles Comic Con, L.A.’s largest event for comics, gaming, sci-fi, anime and pop culture, today announces a very special Back to the Future cast reunion for this year’s event, taking place October 4-6, 2024. The legendary team of actors, including Michael J. Fox [Back to the Future, Spin City], Christopher Lloyd [Back to the Future, Taxi], […]
By Staff Reports Comic Con Radio, one of the top pop culture and fandom outlets in the world, headquartered in Los Angeles, today announces it will be bringing “FandomCon” to the San Francisco Bay Area. The show is a one-of-a-kind, pop culture celebration for fandoms across all ranges that intertwines the most beloved elements of a typical comic con, to […]
By Staff Reports Los Angeles Comic Con, L.A.’s largest event for comics, gaming, sci-fi, anime and pop culture, announces the launch of early bird three-day passes and VIP tickets for L.A. Comic Con 2024, set to take place October 4-6. In addition, it was announced that “Obi-Wan Kenobi” star Ewan McGregor will appear Oct. 5-6 for a panel, photographs and […]
By Staff Reports DesignerCon (DCon), the art, design, and collectibles mega-show, announced it will depart Anaheim, CA and make a new home in Las Vegas, Nevada for its upcoming 19th annual convention, taking place November 15-17, 2024. DCon 2024 will be held at The Expo at World Market Center (WMC) in Las Vegas for the first time, embracing the brand’s […]
By Staff Reports Comic Con Revolution, the Inland Empire’s number one Comic Convention, returns to the Ontario Convention Center on May 18th & 19th for year seven. This year’s show is packed with a loaded guest list highlighted by Star Wars animated voice talent that includes Ashley Eckstein, Matt Lanter, James Arnold Taylor, Dee Bradley Baker, Steve Blum, Daniel Logan, […]
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 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 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 Nolan P Smith Editor (Anaheim)– DesignerCon, the beloved arts, design, and collectibles extravaganza, has always held a special place in my heart. Over the years, it has introduced me to countless innovative companies and talented artists. That’s why I was excited as I embarked on my journey to the 2023 DesignerCon in Anaheim, knowing that the convention would find […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor Photos by Nolan P. Smith and Jason T. Smith The Los Angeles Comic Con (LACC) made a grand return to the LA Convention Center this year, marking Pastrami Nation’s comeback after a four-year break. The question on everyone’s mind was: what would this year’s premier comic convention in the City of Angels offer? The answer: […]
By Staff Reports Today, art, design, and collectibles mega-show DesignerCon (DCON) announced it will return for its 18th annual convention, spanning December 15-17, 2023 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. DesignerCon celebrates all things collectible toys, customs, and designer apparel, featuring the latest in urban, underground, and pop art design. The 2023 convention will welcome 600 vendors and […]
By Staff Reports L.A. Comic Con, Los Angeles’ largest event for comics, gaming, anime, cosplay and pop culture, is excited to announce its full lineup of panels and entertainment for its December 1-3 show. After breaking new ground in 2022 with a record-shattering 126,000 total fans in attendance, event organizers are leveling up the Con experience yet again by doubling […]
By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor Rose City Comic Con took the Oregon Convention Center by storm this weekend, and it was one of the most interesting and exciting years yet. It was packed with celebrity guests, including actors, voice-over artists, writers, animators, and every other type of artist you could think of. Even though it had the same amount of activities […]
(credit: LeftField Media) By Staff Reports Rose City Comic Con, Oregon’s premier comic convention, is proud to announce three days of packed programming complete with exclusive panels, celebrity appearances, over-the-top cosplay, and more, taking over the Oregon Convention Center from September 22-24. More than 50,000 pop-culture enthusiasts will unite to celebrate the strong creative community in Portland, while bringing together […]
By Staff Reports Leftfield Media is proud to announce that veteran actress Zoe Saldana will be attending this year’s 11th annual Rose City Comic Con, in partnership with ACE Universe, and will be making appearances on Saturday, September 23 and Sunday, September 24. Saldana is the star of multiple, record-setting sci-fi blockbusters and multi-billion dollar fantasy franchises. She also holds […]
By Staff Reports The 11th annual Rose City Comic Con, Portland’s premier pop-culture event, will unite over 50,000 fans of comic books, art, tabletop and video gaming, television and film, show-stopping cosplay, and more at the Oregon Convention Center from Friday, September 22 through Sunday, September 24, 2023. Presented by LeftField Media, the iconic three-day convention will give fans of […]
By Staff Reports Whatnot, the largest livestream shopping platform in the U.S., is partnering with comics icon Todd McFarlane to host a first-of-its-kind livestream shopping event where actual pieces of Todd McFarlane’s San Diego Comic-Con booth will be offered for auction. Announced at San Diego Comic-Con International 2023 (SDCC), Todd debuted his Whatnot channel live on Friday, giving away signed […]
By Nolan P. SmithEditor Photos by Jason T. Smith, Rebecca Smith and Sara Zitney In March, WonderCon 2023 returned to Anaheim, CA, and as a longtime attendee, I was thrilled to share the experience with my family. Unfortunately, the convention fell short of its promise of wonder and delight. While there were some positives, such as engaging with fantastic booths […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Emerald City Comic Con celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2023 with a new building, incredible guests, and the same nerdy vibe! The worst part about attending Emerald City Comic Con is the drive home. We only live a few hours from Seattle, but the drive down to Portland is always a bummer. It’s like coming […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Saturday was amazing at the Emerald City Comic Con! Check out some of the fantastic cosplay, booths and more I came across! Look for more soon from Pastrami Nation!