By Nolan P. Smith The D23 Expo in Anaheim has brought us tons of exciting news, but for Star Wars fans, the one that is buzzing the most is The Mandalorian. The Disney+ original live-action series feature a mysterious new bounty hunter in a story set years after Return of the Jedi. From Jon Favreau, this looks more interesting than […]
By Staff Reports (Victor Valley)– Friday afternoon, Disney+ made its D23 Expo debut with its first-ever showcase presentation, announcing six new series in development and revealing key details about the highly anticipated streaming service to an enthusiastic audience at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim. The event showcased the sweeping array of talent with in-person and video appearances from […]
By Kevin Hoskinson The trailer for Villians has been released, and it’s a unique take on the home invasion thriller. Bill Skarsgard and Maika Monroe star as lovers on the run. After a gas station robbery, their car dies, and they break into a nearby house, finding the homeowners there. Things aren’t as they seem though, as the young criminals […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Since the early ’90s, Tarantino has been bringing his unique brand of storytelling to audiences around the world. Love him or hate him, he does things his way, and viewers are along for the ride, which is evident from the reception and box office of his latest film, “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” Since it’s release, […]
By Kevin Hoskinson To anyone who grew up in the ’80s and ’90s, the Scary Story series of books by Alvin Schwartz most likely played some part in your life. Whether it was passing by them in your school library, morbidly picking them up at the book fair in elementary or middle school, or just hearing the stories retold to […]
By Staff Reports The adventure that was initially too big for one animated film now arrives as a comprehensive 166-minute tale – with never-before-seen footage – in The Death and Return of Superman Complete Film Collection Gift Set, a numbered, limited edition release available October 1, 2019 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. An extension of the popular series of DC […]
Hey everyone, Project C28, back with a reaction video for The King’s Man! A prequel to the super popular and super violent Kingsman: The Secret Service films, check out the reaction video below! Are you excited for this all new take on Kingsman? Go watch the trailer for yourself here https://youtu.be/e82JHkkPw54 You can follow me on Facebook & Instagram at […]
By Nolan P. Smith It’s Morphin Time! Or… I should say, it is time once again to shine the light down on a fantastic project on the crowdfunding website Kickstarter in our efforts to help this project become a reality. It is time once again for a new installment of Let’s Kickstart This! This time, we take a look at […]
By Nolan P. Smith The original animated feature The Lion King challenged the emotions of kids and adults alike, becoming one of the most beloved animated films to be released by Disney. Now in 2019, the epic story is getting a live-action remake courtesy of Director Jon Favreau. But with the source material being so well known and iconic, is […]
By Staff Reports The 8th annual Rose City Comic Con by LeftField Media, will unite 70,000 fans of comics, technology and science, television and film, custom art, over-the-top cosplay, and more at the Oregon Convention Center from Friday, September 13 through Sunday, September 15, 2019. The convention floor and panel rooms will buzz with hundreds of hours’ worth of programs […]
By the Pastrami Nation Podcast Crew Here is this week’s Facebook podcast, now in audio and on Soundcloud. Leave a comment by SATURDAY, July 27th at 9 p.m. PST on here, on SoundCloud OR on Facebook and be entered for a chance to win one of the prizes mentioned!
By Staff Reports Bestselling comic book series Farmhand, created and illustrated by Rob Guillory, has been optioned for television development by AMC/AMC Studios. Guillory is set to write the pilot for the series and will executive produce alongside LaToya Morgan (The Walking Dead, Into the Badlands). “I couldn’t be more thrilled to bring Farmhand to AMC,” said Guillory. “I knew […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Since his career began in 1992, Quentin Tarantino has been one of the most successful and exciting figures in Hollywood. For almost 30 years, he has written and directed some of the most interesting, surprising, and polarizing movies put onto film. Love him or not, he’s a filmmaker that does things his way, with incredible results. His […]
By Nolan P. Smith Photos by Nolan Smith and Jason Smith Comic Con International: San Diego is easily the biggest and most known of the comic conventions. Known as SDCC, the annual convention took over the San Diego Convention Center once again, with events taking place across the surrounding historic Gaslamp District. Fans of comic books, video games, collectibles, movies, […]
By Noble Morris What’s up everyone, Project C28 here with a new reaction video to the trailer for Knives Out. What its about: When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer) is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. From Harlan’s dysfunctional family […]
By Kevin Hoskinson The first trailer for The Kingsman prequel, titled “The Kings Man” has finally arrived. Taking place at the turn of the century, the film gives us the origin of the spy organization known as The Kingsmen. The official synopsis teases that “a collection of history’s worst tyrants and criminal masterminds gather to plot a war to wipe […]
By Staff Reports “Proceed, on your way to oblivion.” Ahead of San Diego Comic-Con, Hasbro revealed their largest TRANSFORMERS figure ever – The Lord of Chaos. The Planet Eater. The Chaos Bringer – UNICRON! After last year’s crowdfunding success, HASLAB is back with this exciting new creation – the first ever TRANSFORMERS HASLAB project – TRANSFORMERS: WAR FOR CYBERTRON UNICRON. […]
By Staff Reports For the first time at D23 Expo, Lucasfilm will host a pavilion on the show floor from August 23-25 with an impressive display showcasing the evolution of the Star Wars stormtrooper. The exhibit will include several of the screen-used costumes seen throughout the iconic movie series. From the classic stormtrooper to the new design featured in the upcoming Star […]
By Nolan P. Smith After the record-setting and status quo changing Avengers: Endgame, the Marvel Cinematic Universe moves into the aftermath with Spider-Man: Far From Home. In a world without Iron Man, can Spider-Man step up to fill the void, and does he even want to? From Director Jon Watts, the same director behind Spider-Man: Homecoming, this film takes place […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Charlie’s Angels returns, but this time with a new cast and a new look. Based off of the long-running 1976 series of the same name, this new version stars Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, and Ella Balinska as the Angels. They are joined by Patrick Stewart, Elizabeth Banks (who also directs) and Djimon Hounsou, all of them playing […]
By Nolan P. Smith Staff Reporter (Victor Valley)– With more than 110,000 expected attendees, Anime Expo (AX) is one of the largest pop culture conventions in the world. With an emphasis on anime, manga, cosplay and more, the convention will once again return to the Los Angeles Convention Center from July 4th-July 7th, with a preview night on July 3rd. […]
By Kevin Hoskinson It was over 20 years ago when Pixar released the groundbreaking film “Toy Story.” It was immediately met with praise and made Pixar a household name. Over the course of two decades, Pixar went on to create some of the most entertaining, fun and imaginative animated movies put on film. They made mostly original content, but they […]
By Nolan P. Smith Pastrami Nation’s Nolan Smith and Jason Smith sit down with Linebreakers David McKean and Denton Heath and talk about Dan Mendoza’s Zombie Tramp, Avengers Endgame’s return to the theater, plus giveaways that end July 5th at 8:00 p.m. PST! Leave a comment to enter!
By Kevin Hoskinson Paramount Pictures have announced that a new film in the Paranormal Activity franchise is in the works. According to The Wrap, Paramount chief Jim Gianopolous announced the news on Wednesday at the studio’s CineEurope presentation in Barcelona. They will be teaming up once again with mega-producer Jason Blum on the continuation of the series. While details are […]
By Staff Reports Anime Expo announced they will host the My Hero Academia Season 4 Premiere presented by Funimation! Joining the premiere event are voice actors Kaori Nazuka (Toru Hagakure), David Matranga (Shoto Todoroki), Patrick Seitz (Endeavor), and Ricco Fajardo (Mirio Togata). Event Details Date: Saturday, July 6 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Room: LACC\Main Event (Hall B) Due to high demand anticipated […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Recently, filmmaker Kevin Smith sat down with the Empire Film Podcast and spoke about all things film. Talking about “Jay and Silent Bob Reboot” the latest film in the View Askewniverse, he revealed that it should release this Fall. “I’d be surprised if it wasn’t October or November, somewhere in that corridor. But, before the end of […]
By Nolan P. Smith I love the Men in Black franchise. From its history when it all started with a comic book series from Malibu, to the wildly successful and entertaining films starring Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones, and even Josh Brolin, I have loved the stories told from the beginning. With Men in Black: International, the black suits are […]
By Jason R. Smith Temura Morrison, known for his roles in Star Wars, Aquaman, and more, took the mic and serenaded the crowd at the Washington State Summer Con 2019!
By Jason R. Smith Photos by Adrienne Smith and Jason R. Smith There is one word to sum up our time at the Washington State Summer Con – wow! Taking place at the Washington State Fairgrounds, there is no shortage of space. From autograph alley to the vendor and artist section there is a huge amount of space and walking […]
By Kevin Hoskinson The world shines again in the first trailer for The Shining sequel “Doctor Sleep.” Based on the novel of the same name by Stephen King, Mike Flanagan (Haunting Of Hill House) directs the sequel, which stars Ewan Mcgregor as a grown-up Danny Torrence. Spending many years drinking to try to calm his powers, Danny is still traumatized […]