By Nolan P. Smith In case you missed it, actor Topher Grace dropped one of the coolest videos to hit YouTube as he edited all 10 Star Wars films into one mega trailer, one that tells the story from a galaxy far, far away. A much watch, Grace does the franchise justice with this!
By Daniel Schwartz It has been a long journey from King Robert’s visit to Winterfell in Season 1. More beloved heroes and terrifying villains have met their end than in any other TV series. Season 8 should be no different. With no book to use as a reference, fans are left to speculate how the journey will finally end in […]
By Nolan P. Smith Join us for our next Podcast! It is Feb 20th at 7pm PST, broadcasting LIVE from Linebreakers in Victorville, CA! We will dive deeper into the world of Dungeons & Dragons, talk about Action Lab’s Spencer & Locke, as well as the best we have seen coming out of Toy Fair 2019! Tune in on […]
By Staff Reports Long Beach Comic Expo is right around the corner and MAD Event Management LLC — experienced hosts of diverse and inclusive pop culture conventions — is pleased to announce the full program guide for the highly-anticipated show. Taking place at the Long Beach Convention Center from February 16-17, 2019, Long Beach Comic Expo (#LBCE2019) will join fans and comic aficionados with their […]
By Staff Reports One of the all-time greatest comics characters comes home when the Hellboy Animated: Sword of Storms and Blood & Iron double feature arrives on 4K Ultra HD™ Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray™ and Digital) April 2 from Lionsgate. Voiced by the very same actors from the popular live-action films, including Ron Perlman as Hellboy, Selma Blair, Doug Jones, […]
By Nolan P. Smith The big game is over, did you catch the four teaser trailers for Scary Stories to Tell In the Dark, the upcoming horror flick from producer Guillermo Del Toro? No? Well, you are in luck, check out all four right here! Directed by André Øvredal, written by Daniel Hageman & Kevin Hageman, Guillermo del Toro, produced by Guillermo del […]
By Project C28 Hey everyone, Project C28 here, back with a video to share with Pastrami Nation! I was a little late to the party when it came to seeing the trailer for Spider-Man: Far From Home, but here is the reaction video! Make sure to follow the Project C28 channel on Youtube!
By Kevin Hoskinson In what feels like a 90s throwback indie movie, “Jobe’z World” is a diversion from the modern era of big budget blockbusters. Set in New York City (Planet Earth) throughout one night, it’s a trippy, chaotic, comedic thriller that feels like it could be something more, but doesn’t quite hit the mark. Jobe (Jason Grisell) is a […]
By Staff Reports “It’s a new year, and deadmau5 is ready to break new ground. The beloved Canadian producer can now add ‘composer’ to his résumé. He scored the forthcoming Netflix original movie Polar…” – Billboard Directed by renowned Swedish director and drummer Jonas Åkerlund and starring Mads Mikkelsen and Vanessa Hudgens, Polar-out now via Netflix–is based upon the Dark Horse action noir graphic novel Polar: Came […]
By Staff Reports When it rains, it pours. Here’s your first look at The Umbrella Academy. Coming to Netflix February 15. A dysfunctional family of superheroes comes together to solve the mystery of their father’s death, the threat of the apocalypse and more. Adapted from the comic created by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá. Watch The Umbrella Academy on Netflix! […]
By Kevin Hoskinson By now, we are all familiar with the legend of King Arthur. The story of King Arthur, Excalibur and the Knights of the Round Table has been retold time and time again on the big screen. The most recent retelling of the story, 20th Century Fox’s “The Kid Who Would Be King,” is a modern take on […]
By Daniel Schwartz This week saw the release of the first trailer for the new Tom Holland led Spider film, Spider-Man Far: From Home. This trailer was bursting with revelations, spoilers, and amazing visuals. What did we learn about Spider-Man and the MCU post Thanos? 1. Spider-Man is ALIVE! No big surprise there. While Peter’s dramatic death in Infinity War […]
It’s about that time again! On January 30th, we will be having a new Pastrami Nation Podcast live on Facebook! Visit www.facebook.com/pastramination and comment with us LIVE! As always, we will be giving away some awesome pop culture prizes!
By Pastrami Nation Staff 2018 is gone, 2019 is here, but let’s take a moment to reflect on the best the year brought the world of pop culture. We are proud to present our picks for Best Movies of 2018! Agree? Disagree? Leave a comment and let us know, either here or on social media! […]
By Nolan P. Smith Ready for a bloody, cold time? Then I can’t think of a better film than the upcoming Polar, hitting Netflix this month! Based on the amazing Dark Horse Comics book by Victor Santos, the film is about the world’s top assassin, The Black Kaiser, going into retirement. But nothing is that easy, am I right? When […]
By Staff Reports On March 29, 2019, fans of all ages will experience the magic of Disney’s beloved classic Dumbo like never before on the big screen with a live-action adaptation by the one and only Tim Burton. Ahead of this highly anticipated family feature is a graphic novel from Disney and Dark Horse Books expanding on the story of […]
By Nolan P. Smith Happy New Year! Our first Podcast of 2019 is almost here! Tune in to our Facebook page on January 9th at 6:15 p.m. for your chance to win! We always give away awesome prizes on each podcast, and we want to hear your feedback on what you think is the Best of 2018!!! Hope to “see” […]
By Staff Reports From the studio that brought you Anastasia and Ever After comes a fairy tale that doesn’t go by the book. Everyone’s favorite disreputable Super Hero returns with a twist on Deadpool 2 that the whole gang can enjoy. Watch Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) as he teams up with Domino (Zazie Beet), Cable (Josh Brolin) and the rest of the X-Force to prove that family […]
By Jason T. Smith The Transformers franchise doesn’t have the best reputation when it comes to live action flicks. The critically panned Michael Bay series of films abandoned the heart of the robots in disguise from the days of animated series and comic books and went with a loud, soulless series of films with the Transformers named attached to it. […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Disney had a lot to live up to when it was announced that the studio was moving forward to a sequel to their classic 1964 film “Mary Poppins”. It’s almost reasonably certain that the pressure was on for the studio, and everything had to be perfect. The casting, music and pure magic that made the first one […]
By Nolan P. Smith DC Comics hasn’t had the best luck when it comes to their cinematic universe. From the confused Batman V Superman to the storied history behind the Justice League film, it has been hard to get their world started. Wonder Woman was amazing, so Aquaman had some high expectations to meet. How did one of the most […]
By Nolan P. Smith As the year comes to a close, moviegoers are hit with a barrage of films vying for your attention. For Sony, they released the animated feature-length film, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and with this, have created one of the best comic book inspired films of all time. Directed by Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, and Rodney Rothman […]
By Nolan P. Smith Next week, we are having a Christmas Giveaway! Dec 19th, 6:00 p.m. at Linebreakers in Victorville. No purchase necessary, just come in, get a raffle ticket and be entered to win some cool pop culture prizes! Tis the season to be giving, so that’s what we’re going to do! We will have some online prizes to […]
By Nolan P. Smith It’s time once again for a live podcast for Pastrami Nation! Join us on November 28th at 6:15 p.m. as we broadcast live from Linebreakers in Victorville, CA ! The podcast will be live on Facebook (www.facebook.com/pastramination). Make sure to watch live as we discuss the art form of comic books, spinning from the controversial comments […]
On November 12th, 2018, the world got the news it never wanted to hear: Stan Lee has died, and the world just got a lot colder. Born Stanley Martin Lieber, the man is often considered the father of Marvel Comics, and rightfully so. He is responsible for creating and co-creating the cornerstones of the Marvel Universe, including Spider-Man, Daredevil, Black […]
By Nolan P. Smith Are you ready for a different take on Pokemon? The Pokemon: Detective Pikachu trailer is here, starring Ryan Reynolds as the voice of Pikachu… and it looks fantastic. Check it out below!
By Staff Reports CJ 4DPLEX (www.cj4dx.com), the world’s leading cinema company, announced today that four new studio films will be released in 4DX theaters domestically and internationally this November. The films include 20th Century Fox’s “Bohemian Rhapsody,” Universal Pictures’ “Dr. Suess’ The Grinch,” Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald,” and Walt Disney Studios’ “Ralph Breaks the Internet: […]
By Nolan P. Smith Photos by Jason T. Smith and Nolan P. Smith The Los Angeles Convention Center became a hub for pop culture fans as the Los Angeles Comic Con held it’s eighth annual convention in 2018- it’s Octoversary. The busy October weekend played host to quite a few events in Los Angeles, from the World Series, NHL and […]
By Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)– Beginning this Friday, the Los Angeles Convention Center will be taken over by superheroes, comic book creators, celebrities, and the one and only Jack Black as the Los Angeles Comic Con (LACC) brings an action-packed convention for 2018. From October 26th through October 28th, the convention aims to deliver the best fall pop culture […]
Thank you to all that entered our Ant-Man and the Wasp Blu-Ray giveaway! We have picked the winner at random by using Random.org. And the winner is….