Long Beach Comic Con is what a comic convention is all about By Nolan P. Smith Photos by Nolan P. Smith This weekend, Long Beach became the Labor Day weekend destination as the Long Beach Comic Con invaded the city’s convention center. I have visited this convention for the past two years, and I must say, this show keeps getting […]
By Staff Reports Vacation time has been spent, and our thoughts turn to children making their way back to school, Pumpkin Spice Lattes and a slight chill in the air. Before you break out your box of sweaters and slip into your usual fall rhythm, we’d just like to remind you… It’s Time for LONG BEACH COMIC CON! The Long […]
San Diego Comic Con is Here! By Nolan P. Smith The San Diego Comic Con is here, and in full effect. The first, full official day is now in the books, and what a day it was! Check out just a few of the photos from the convention floor, and get ready for even more this week!
Inhumans Hits IMAX September 1 By Nolan P. Smith At the San Diego Comic Con, ABC showed the world a brand new trailer for their upcoming series, Inhumans. The hotly anticipated new Marvel series follows Marvel’s own royal family in an adventure that crosses from the silver screen to the TV screen. The first two episodes will debut on September […]
Comic Con Brings Plenty to the Convention Center and Downtown San Diego By Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—In Southern California, the summer means vacation, beach visits, and the return of the San Diego Comic Con. Pastrami Nation will once again be covering the show all week, bringing you a ton of photos and information throughout the week.
Famous Monsters of Filmland Brings Exclusives and Guests to SDCC By Staff Reports Historic genre magazine Famous Monsters of Filmland will return to San Diego Comic-Con in 2017 with a greater focus on its multimedia endeavors. This year marks the debut of Famous Monsters TV, the return of the Famous Monsters podcast, and a very special announcement to be made […]
Action Lab series Spencer & Locke Makes the Leap from the Comic Page By Staff Reports Action Lab Entertainment is pleased to announce SPENCER & LOCKE, Action Lab’s critically acclaimed new crime series from writer David Pepose and artist Jorge Santiago, Jr., has been optioned for film by Hitman film producer Adrian Askarieh and his company Prime Universe Films. You can […]
The latest Spider-Man film brings the web slinger into the Marvel Cinematic Universe in style By Nolan P. Smith It’s been a long road for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. From his big screen debut in 2002 to fast forwarding to 2017, the wall crawler has had five solo films, all apart from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But Captain America: Civil […]
The beloved hero The Tick takes aim at SDCC By Staff Reports This summer, a beloved comic-book favorite is back and more hilariously righteous than ever. Amazon Prime Video will be making its first foray into the hero universe with its’ Amazon Original Series, The Tick. The retail pioneer partnered with Sony Pictures and the creative team behind such pop-culture- […]
D23 Expo 2017 Brings Wreck It Ralph 2, Star Wars Battlefront 2, Coco and More to Anaheim By Staff Reports (Victor Valley) – The Walt Disney Studios presents an exclusive look at its unparalleled film slate at D23 Expo 2017 in Anaheim, California, taking place July 14–16.
Marvel Studios Brings the King of Wakanda to the Forefront with Black Panther By Nolan P. Smith When the first trailer for Marvel’s Black Panther dropped late this week, it got the internet talking. Direct from his appearance in Captain America: Civil War, Chadwick Boseman reprises his role as T’Challa, better known as the Black Panther. One of the greatest […]
Comic Con Revolution brings pop culture greatness to the heart of the Inland Empire By Nolan P. Smith Photos by Nolan P. Smith On Saturday, May 13th, the Ontario Convention Center was the epicenter for everything pop culture as the first ever Comic Con Revolution was a massive hit with fans from all around.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Shines Like a Supernova By Nolan P. Smith When the first Guardians of the Galaxy film was about to hit theaters, there were quite a few people questioning Marvel’s decision. Why give a “third rate” team like the Guardians their own feature film? Who the heck is Star Lord? Or Groot? Well, safe to […]
War of the Planet of the Apes Heads to Comic Shops in July By Staff Reports BOOM! Studios and Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products announce WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES comic book series that serves as a prequel story to the upcoming blockbuster film. Written by David F. Walker (Power Man and Iron Fist) and illustrated by Jonas […]
The Latest Pastrami Nation Podcast is Here! Check out the latest podcast from Pastrami Nation! This time, we talk about cosplay with a local cosplayer, a new hit Image Comics series, the upcoming Free Comic Book Day, and Power Rangers and all of its Krispy Kreme greatness. Check it out! https://soundcloud.com/pastramination/podcast-cosplay-image-comics-free-comic-book-day-power-rangers-and-the-power-of-krispy-kreme
The first trailer for Thor Ragnarok brings fights and comedy The first trailer for Thor Ragnarok has hit the internet, and I can describe it in two words: Hulk Smash! The film has long rumored been linked to the Planet Hulk storyline that placed the green Avenger on a strange planet where he had to fight beings stronger than him […]
WonderCon brings comics, collectibles, cosplay and more By Nolan P. Smith Photos by Jason T. Smith This weekend, comic book fans, moviegoers, cosplayers and more rejoice as WonderCon returns to the Anaheim Convention Center from March 31st to April 2nd.
Netflix to release film based on the manga/anime Death Note on August 25th By Nolan P. Smith Death Note is a global phenomenon. The anime was amazing, the live action films were superb, the manga is fantastic- and now, the Netflix original movie will be hitting the ‘net on August 25th, check out the trailer now!
The Justice League film releases this November By Nolan P. Smith Unless you have been living under a rock, you heard that the trailer for the Justice League movie released this Saturday. Warner Bros. Pictures has united the league and looks to make an impact later this year. The trailer shows 5 of the league’s iconic heroes- most notably absent […]
Comic Book Is Set in the Universe of Saban’s Power Rangers Feature Film By Staff Reports BOOM! Studios and Saban Brands reveal a first look at the original graphic novel, SABAN’S POWER RANGERS: AFTERSHOCK. Set in the universe of Lionsgate’s highly anticipated feature film, Saban’s Power Rangers, releasing March 24, 2017, Saban’s Power Rangers: Aftershock goes on sale March 28 […]
Kong Reigns Supreme Once Again By Nolan P. Smith When Peter Jackson brought back the iconic King Kong in 2005, it was a monster success, no pun intended. So when it was announced that the giant sized gorilla would be getting a reboot, of course people were nervous. Jackson’s King Kong was fantastic, and hard to top, for sure. So […]
The Naruto Legacy Continues in Boruto with a Video Release and Manga VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, delivers the highly-anticipated home video release of BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE on March 28th, and will be followed by the Volume 1 launch of the BORUTO manga series on […]
The Pastrami Nation podcasters are back with a brand new episode! This time, Nolan, Jason, Robert, Mychal and Erik talk about the upcoming X-O Manowar #1 from Valiant Entertainment, the smash hit Logan, and the upcoming WonderCon convention! Check out the Facebook page for LIVE podcasts, which include contests and more at: www.facebook.com/pastramination.com. Also, check out the podcast at SoundCloud, […]
DC Comic’s Wonder Woman Hits Theaters This June By Nolan P. Smith June cannot come soon enough. This summer, we finally get a full-fledged movie dedicated to one of DC Comic’s greatest heroes, Wonder Woman. Starring Gal Gadot as Diana, aka Wonder Woman, this film looks better and better every time new footage drops. Check out the latest trailer below, […]
Rebel Mission – Escape from Scarif challenges participants to steal the plans to the Death Star like the hit movie Rogue One! Rebel Mission – Escape from Scarif, an all-new, immersive experience inspired by Lucasfilm’s “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” will challenge South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference and Festivals attendees to join the rebellion, March 10 – 12. Participants […]
Marvel’s Old Canucklehead Logan Earns His R-Rating By Nolan P. Smith For 17 years, Hugh Jackman has portrayed the most popular mutant on the planet on the silver screen. But with Logan, Jackman’s run as Wolverine has come to an end, and what a way for it to end.
Shattering the Sequel Curse, John Wick Chapter 2 Amazes By Nolan P. Smith In 2014, a small movie hit theaters with only about 2 weeks worth of promotion. Yet, that movie ended up being one of the best action films in recent memory, and garnered a cult following due to its high octane fight scenes, stylish kills and mesmerizing soundtrack. […]
Entertainment Earth and Bif Bang Pow Bring the Guardians of the Galaxy to Pin Mate Life By Staff Reports Defend the Milky Way Galaxy from harm with new Guardians of the Galaxy Pin Mate figures – in stock today at entertainmentearth.com.
The next chapter in the Star Wars franchise becomes The Last Jedi By Nolan P. Smith This morning brought a great disturbance in the force as StarWars.com broke the news: Episode VIII now has an official title, and its Star Wars- The Last Jedi. Written and directed by Rian Johnson, The Last Jedi is the next chapter in the Skywalker […]
Latest trailer for the all new, all different Logan hits the internet By Nolan P. Smith Is it March 3rd yet? 20th Century Fox released the latest trailer for Logan, the film billed as Hugh Jackman’s last Wolverine film. We get quite a bit in this trailer- Laura going all X-23 on a Reaver, a sick yet optimistic Professor X, […]