July 14, 2015

2015 J-Pop Summit Announces Tech-Focused Keynotes, Panels, Pitch Events and “Idea-thons” Focusing on Internet of Things (IoT) and the Global Maker Movement

By Staff Reports The 2015 J-POP SUMMIT, the Japanese pop culture event held annually in San Francisco, augments its just-announced “Interactive Pavilion,” with a special series of technology-focused keynotes, panel discussions, “idea-thons,” and pitch events focusing on the burgeoning “Maker Movement” and the evolving Internet of Things (IoT) to be led by several notable technology luminaries from San Francisco Bay […]

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July 12, 2015

SDCC 2015: Universal Studios Hollywood Brings the Terror of Crimson Peak, from Visionary Director Guillermo del Toro, to Life in an All-Original “Halloween Horror Nights” Maze Inspired by Legendary and Universal Pictures’ Highly-Anticipated Gothic Romance

By Staff Reports Legendary and Universal Pictures’ much-anticipated Crimson Peak, directed, co-written and produced by celebrated filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, will come to life in a terrifying new “Halloween Horror Nights” maze beginning Friday, September 18, 2015, at Universal Studios Hollywood, it was announced at the San Diego Comic Con. Crimson Peak opens in theaters on October 16. “Guillermo del […]

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July 2, 2015

Valiant and Swyft Media Announce Valiant Heroes Emoji Digital Stickers – Available Now in the iOS App Store and Google Play

By Staff Reports Valiant Entertainment is proud to announce it is working with Swyft Media, the company driving the emojification of brand marketing, to bring Valiant’s best-selling comic book icons directly to fans’ mobile devices around the world with the Valiant Heroes Emoji – the first in a new line of digital sticker packs featuring emoji-style renditions of X-O Manowar, […]

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June 12, 2015

Veteran Actor Sir Christopher Lee Passes Away at 93

By Nolan P. Smith Actor extraordinaire Sir Christopher Lee passed away on Sunday, June 7th. News broke today as his wife held off on notifying the press to make sure all of the family was notified first. He was 93. Lee portrayed so many iconic characters in film: from Dracula, Sherlock Holmes (and Mycroft Holmes), Count Dooku from Star Wars […]

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May 25, 2015

Memorial Day 2015- Remember the Fallen

By Nolan P. Smith On behalf of everyone at Pastrami Nation, we would like wish everyone a fun, enjoyable and relaxing Memorial Day. Please remember why you have this time to relax with family and friends: if not for the brave men and women who served our county and made the ultimate sacrifice, we would not have the freedoms to […]

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March 31, 2015

The Flash Star Jesse L. Martin, the United Nations Association and Entertainment Weekly Senior Writer Anthony Breznican Join Pop Culture Anti-Bullying Coalition Panel at WonderCon Heroism IRL Panel Back by Popular Demand

By Staff Reports (Los Angeles, CA) – Learn how to convert kryptonite into your own personal strength with Pop Culture Anti-Bullying Coalition’s powerful panel, back at WonderCon at the Anaheim Convention Center by popular demand. Jesse L. Martin of The Flash and Law & Order and the United Nations Association San Diego President Bettina Hausmann join the panel, along with […]

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March 21, 2015

Pro Wrestler Pedro Aguayo Dies During Match in Tijuana

By Nolan P. Smith Friday night, Mexican professional wrestler Pedro Aguayo, known as “El Hijo del Perro Aguayo”, died during a four way match in Tijuana. The match included former WWE Superstar Rey Mysterio Jr and former TNA star Manik. Check out the tragic video below. Aguayo was only 35 years old. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_4-tffjVn4] Pedro Aguayo, known as “El Hijo […]

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February 27, 2015

Leonard Nimoy Passes Away at Age 83

By Nolan P. Smith It is with deep regret that we report that Leonard Nimoy has passed away today at the age of 83. Nimoy, best known for his role as Spock in Star Trek, lost his battle with the end stages of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Everyone at Pastrami Nation would like to send our deepest condolences to the […]

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February 18, 2015

Introducing the RIGHT HAND OF DOOM Beer

By Staff Reports To celebrate the 21st anniversary of Mike Mignola’s legendary Hellboy character, Dark Horse Comics and Rogue Ales have collaborated to create the RIGHT HAND OF DOOM, a limited edition beer that will be available online beginning February 22, 2015 at www.rogue.com. “When Dark Horse Comics published the first Hellboy story 21 years ago, I never thought there’d […]

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January 23, 2015

Oscar Winner Julia Roberts Attaches To Feature Remake Of BATKID BEGINS: THE WISH HEARD AROUND THE WORLD Documentary at Slamdance

By Staff Reports (Park City, UT) – As the excitement revs up in Park City, Submarine announced today that Julia Roberts is attached to the remake rights to the new documentary BATKID BEGINS: THE WISH HEARD AROUND THE WORLD – A DANA NACHMAN FILM on the eve of its world premiere at Slamdance Film Festival. Roberts, who will produce with […]

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January 20, 2015

Baymax, Star of Disney’s “Big Hero 6,” Named Most Huggable Character of 2015 on National Hugging Day!

By Staff Reports (BURBANK, CA) – After much deliberation and even more hugging, Baymax, the lovable personal companion robot and star of Walt Disney Animation Studio’s action-packed comedy adventure and Academy Award® Nominated film “Big Hero 6,” was today named Most Huggable Character of 2015 on National Hugging Day™! The coveted award was presented by the Ambassador of Hugs, Kevin […]

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January 18, 2015

American Sniper Review: Movie of the Year?

Review By Nolan P. Smith (Apple Valley)—American Sniper is a film that many are aware of now, especially after its many award nominations it has received in a short amount of time. The story of Chris Kyle, the most lethal sniper in U.S. history has become an intense film. Is it film of the year? The year just started, but […]

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December 29, 2014

2014 in Review

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2014 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: The concert hall at the Sydney Opera House holds 2,700 people. This blog was viewed about 27,000 times in 2014. If it were a concert at Sydney Opera House, it would take about 10 sold-out performances for that many people to see it. Click […]

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November 17, 2014

Because Every Collector Starts as a Tot: Toys for Tots Receives $100K Toy Donation from Entertainment Earth

By Staff Reports In the spirit of giving this holiday season, Entertainment Earth, Inc. (entertainmentearth.com) has donated $100,000 worth of toys to Toys for Tots for its annual holiday toy drive, bringing holiday cheer to less fortunate children in communities nationwide. Entertainment Earth knows that every collector starts as a tot. “I’m a fan first, and the toys I got […]

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April 8, 2014

Ultimate Warrior Dead At 54

By Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)– This is truly shocking news. The WWE Legend the Ultimate Warrior has died. Details are not available at the moment, but the WWE made the announcement on their website: WWE is shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the passing of one of the most iconic WWE Superstars ever, The Ultimate Warrior. Warrior began […]

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January 24, 2014

Dark Horse Donates Digital Comic Collection To Children’s Cancer Association

By Staff Reports (MILWAUKIE, OR)– Dark Horse Comics is turning pages for the Children’s Cancer Association with its digital comics. The entire Dark Horse Digital collection, which features over three thousand comics, will be made available for CCA’s program. The Children’s Cancer Association partners with six Portland-area health care providers, including Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel, Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, […]

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December 31, 2013

The Amazing Spider-Man Swings into Times Square for New Year’s Eve Celebration as the Official Super Hero of Times Square 2014 on Times Square’s Video Screens, World Pool Feed and Live Webcast

By Staff Reports (New York)—Times Square Alliance and Countdown Entertainment, co-organizers of Times Square New Year’s Eve, announced today that Spider-Man, New York’s very own super hero, will be named the Official Super Hero of Times Square 2014. He will take part in the Ball Drop celebration, and events leading up to the big night in a partnership with the […]

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November 7, 2013

Intel Donates $20000 in Cutting Edge Computers to Troops for Operation Supply Drop’s 8-Bit Salute!

By Staff Reports The “world’s largest multinational semiconductor chip maker” Intel has authorized the building of 30 of their absurdly small and powerful Intel® NUC computers for military gaming charity Operation Supply Drop. The donation will to be sent out as a part of Operation Supply Drop’s end-of-the-year 8-Bit Salute fundraising drive to build video game stuffed care packages for […]

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