By Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation There are always imaginative, creative projects on Kickstarter, but this one is of importance to the pop culture universe, as well as a way to see the triumph of the human spirit. This Kickstarter is about the mighty Chewbacca himself, Peter Mayhew. The 7′ 3 man that brought Han Solo’s right hand man to life […]
By Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation This Saturday, I got the horrible news that a good friend of mine, Dean “Dino” Estrada Sr, had passed away. Dino, as I have known him by since 2003, was an amazing guy and an amazing artist as you can see by the picture above. I don’t like saying he passed away: my friend George […]
By Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation Usually I promote various creative comic book campaigns on Kickstarter because, well, I think they deserve to be funded. This is not a comic book. But this deserves to be funded, and I will tell you why. The Distance Between Us is by Christopher Capozziello, and is about Chris and his twin brother, Nick. Nick […]
“Second star to the right and straight on ’til morning. ” ― J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan Today, August 7th, marks the one year anniversary of our dear friend David Rivera’s death. Both myself and Jason were lucky enough to count David as one of our good friends, and it was on this day that he lost his life to a […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation Writer: Steven T. Seagle Artist: Teddy Kristiansen Publisher: First Second Release July 2013 Website: www.firstsecondbooks.com What if you were a genius? Having your intelligence far beyond any of your family or peers? Passing grades up by leaps and bounds like it’s a walk in the park? A big fish in a minuet pond? That’s […]
By Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation It is with deep regret that we report that Matt Osborne, the original Doink the Clown in the WWF, has passed away. Doink went on to be one of the most recognized characters in the WWF/WWE history, and is still known to fans today. As a fan of the WWF/WWE for all my life, I […]
I am hoping this all works out. WWE Superstar CM Punk has filed a restraining order against his mother, according to TMZ. Check out the info from TMZ below, and make sure to check it out on TMZ’s website below. WWE superstar CM Punk has obtained a restraining order against his estranged mother — claiming she constantly hits him up […]
By Staff Reports (Milwaukie)—Ever since its announcement last fall, there has been buzz about THE FIFTH BEATLE. Written by multiple Tony Award–winning producer Vivek J. Tiwary (Green Day’s American Idiot, The Addams Family, Mel Brooks’s The Producers), The Fifth Beatle, chronicling the life of the Beatles’ manager, Brian Epstein, will officially be released on November 19. The Fifth Beatle, from […]
On this day, we here at Pastrami Nation would like to take this time to remember and honor those who served our armed forces. From those who are here with us, to those who are with us in spirit. We will never forget your sacrifice, your dedication, which is the reason we have our freedom. The cartoon above is by […]
The film industry lost a titan today as Ray Harryhausen passed away, he was 92 years old. Harryhausen, the special effects genius behind Clash of the Titans, Jason and the Argonauts, and many more, is a legend to all in the industry. But to the general public, many don’t know his name, or the films behind it. Check out the […]
All hail to the king. Today, May 7th, marks the birthday of one of the brightest stars to shine in the WWF: Owen Hart. Hart tragically died a few weeks later, on May 23rd at the Over the Edge pay per view. I don’t want to get into that, though. No, being the day of his birth, it’s a time […]
(Photographs by Jason T. Smith-Pastrami Nation) By Nolan Patrick Smith-Pastrami Nation (Anaheim) On Easter weekend, superheroes, zombies, G.I Joes and more invaded the Anaheim Convention Center for WonderCon 2013, leaving fun to be had all weekend. This is the second year that WonderCon has come to Southern California, as they normally hold their event in San Francisco. WonderCon comes from […]
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!
It is with deep regret that we report that former WWE Manager Paul Bearer, real name William Moody, passed away this evening. WWE.com reported the news late Wednesday, which has been a shock to not only the wrestling world, but the world as a whole. Those familiar with Moody and his character, Paul Bearer, know how instrumental he was in […]
WE THE PEOPLE! When the WWE started this whole “Real American” gimmick with Jack Swagger and Zeb Coulter, they knew the controversy it would bring. This is nothing new: the WWE did this way back when with John Bradshaw Layfield, but the timing right now couldn’t be better for publicity. Last week, conservative personality and controversy magnet Glenn Beck decided […]
It is a sad day in the sports world. Longtime owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, Jerry Buss has passed away today at the age of 80. Buss purchased the Lakers in 1979 and has been a vital part of the team that included the talents of Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O’ Neal, Kobe Bryant and more. It is […]
Want to help? Here’s how. Kathleen David, wife of famed comic book writer and author Peter David, posted the message below, which offers an update on Peter and ways to help during this difficult time. For those that don’t know, Peter suffered a stroke while on vacation with his family on December 29th. While recovering, the medical costs are continuing […]
“If you make mistakes, it means you’re out there doing something.” Neil Gaiman, one of my favorite authors and the man behind DC Comics The Sandman, as well as the epic American Gods, gave a riveting speech to the University of the Arts Class of 2012. Now, HarperCollins announced that they will bring his speech to the printed page in […]
Last year, one of the resolutions I made was that we, myself and my brother Jason, would have our own site for 2012. We had worked with other sites in the past, but nothing that was all ours to post whatever we felt like… we followed through with that resolution with the birth of Pastrami Nation! 23,000 hits this year… […]
Peter David, a staple in the comic industry and known for his epic runs on the Incredible Hulk and X-Factor to name a few, has suffered a stroke and is recovering. The news broke on his official website, where he let the world know: I have had a stroke. We were on vacation in Florida when I lost control of […]
Gotta love Kickstarter! As some of you know, I write for a few websites, one being High Desert Daily (www.highdesertdaily.com), which focuses on the positive news in my home, the High Deserts of California. This week, I had the opportunity to sit down with two very talented creators, Chris Hernandez and his wife Amy, about an amazing project they have […]
How can anyone pass this up? The newest Humble Bundle features some of THQ’s greatest titles all for…wait for it… you pick the price! That’s right, you pick how much you want to spend on: Darksiders, Red Faction, Metro 2033, and three Company of Heroes titles, and soundtracks! Spend over the average donation ($5.62) and get Saints Row The Third! […]
It is with regret that we report that former WCW Pro Wrestler Brad Armstrong has passed away at the young age of 51. I remember seeing Brad on WCW, really talented guy. He is the brother of WWE referee Scott Armstrong and Brian “Road Dogg” James, and son of the legendary “Bullet” Bob Armstrong. Pastrami Nation sends out our condolences […]
Great news! Comic Con International (CCI) has upped their contract one year, which will keep the massive San Diego Comic Con in San Diego at least up until 2016 according to the Santee Patch. Comic Con International’s SDCC is the largest pop culture event in the world, bringing together comics, movies, anime, video games, cosplay, and more all under one […]
It is with deep regret that I report that Russell Means passed away today at the age of 72. Means died from throat cancer, leaving behind a legacy off and on the big screen. He did so much for the Native American people, and played some very memorable roles, especially in “Last of the Mohicans”. Here is an excerpt from […]
Comics, poker and a good cause… sounds like a great night! Keyleaf Comics will be holding a launch party for Dust: Withered Earth at 4 Color Fantasies in Rancho Cucamonga, CA this November. November 10th is the date, and it will have a dual cause as a charity poker tournament will be held to raise funds for the Comic Book […]
The champ is here! WWE announced today a new John Cena shirt that is for a great cause. For every one of these pink John Cena shirts that is sold, the WWE will give 100% of the profits to Susan G. Komen For The Cure. This runs up until October 31st, so you got time to buy the shirt and […]
This is really an amazing project. This week, Hero Initiative and Image Comics announced their first ever partnership with the 100 Project-dedicated to the smash hit of 2012, The Walking Dead #100. Though Hero has done quite a few 100 Projects, this is it’s first for Image Comics. The point of it is to have 100 artists draw 100 covers […]
This the great news we had hoped for today. Both Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler’s ex-wife Stacy “The Kat” Carter have tweeted that the test results show no brain damage to Lawler. During Monday Night Raw, Lawler suffered a heart attack at ringside, and went into surgery yesterday. Here are the tweets: @stacycarterkat: The rumors are true. I just got […]
Brian Christopher Lawler, son of WWE Hall of Famer Jerry The King Lawler and former WWE superstar, released a statement Tuesday on his father’s condition: “Ok, here’s the latest real update. Lauren and I are here at the hospital in Montreal. He does not look good at all. He is responsive to questions that he is asked which is very […]