Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—In 1976, the world was introduced to the most beloved cinematic boxer in history as Rocky hit the silver screen. Sylvester Stallone embodied the “Italian Stallion”- a champion for the people who overcame insurmountable odds. But nobody can fight in the ring forever, and with almost 40 years having passed since the original film, […]
By Staff Reports The limited edition, 13-Disc Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Two Collection invites you to hold the greatest power in the cosmos in your grasp – an orb containing one of the legendary Infinity Stones! Plus Blu-ray 3D™, Blu-ray™ and Digital Copies of all Phase 2 films, in collectible packaging designed by artist Matt Ferguson. This set overflows with […]
By Staff Reports 31, written and directed by Rob Zombie will make its World Premiere in the Midnight section at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival. The Sundance Film Festival takes place January 21-31 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah. The Festival is one of the world’s premiere places to debut new independent films and over the […]
By Nolan P. Smith Loot Crate, lovingly known as a comic con in a box, is raising up the geek level for the holidays. For those that don’t know, Loot Crate offers a monthly subscription box, filled with goodies like collectibles, apparel, and more, all in the name of pop culture. As a subscriber to the box, I can say, […]
By Staff Reports In 1988, Dark Horse’s Aliens comic debuted, with stunning art by Mark A. Nelson and a script by Mark Verheiden, taking the comics market by storm. For the thirtieth anniversary of the Aliens film, Dark Horse and Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products are releasing an oversized hardcover edition of the unabridged and unadulterated series! This must-have collector’s […]
By Nolan P. Smith Get your senzu beans ready, Z Warriors, as the world of Dragon Ball Z is once again brought to life in live action with the fan fiction, Dragon Ball Z- The Fall of Men. The film, which debuted at the Comikaze Expo in Los Angeles, is now on YouTube for your viewing pleasure- view the entire […]
By Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)– The CW has provided first look at photos from next week’s episode of The Flash, with an episode aptly titled “Enter Zoom”. We see the dark speedster in Central City, going face to face with The Flash, Dr. Wells, and the rest of the gang. With Zoom poised to be a major player this […]
The Full Star Wars Episode VII-The Force Awakens Trailer is Here! The Full Star Wars Episode VII-The Force Awakens Trailer is Here! It is here! The new trailer for Star Wars Episode VII- The Force Awakens, is finally here after debuting on Monday Night Football! Check out the trailer below and leave a comment on what you thought!
Here it is! The new Episode 7 movie poster was just released! Check it out in all of its glory!
By Staff Reports Just when you thought it couldn’t get any more outrageous, Ted and his BFF are back in the hilarious, boundary-busting buddy comedy, Ted 2, coming to Digital HD on November 24, 2015, and Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand on December 15, 2015, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The follow up to Ted, the highest-grossing […]
By Staff Reports During a special panel at New York Comic Con 2015, Dark Horse Comics in conjunction with Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products and James Cameron’s Lightstorm Entertainment announced that AVATAR, the highest-grossing film in history, will expand into the world of comic books in anticipation of the three upcoming film sequels. In a special prerecorded message, James […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—He’s a household name- just about anyone who watches the television knows who James “Whitey” Bulger is. One of the most feared and violent men in current history, Bulger and his men carved their legacy in blood across the streets of South Boston. With Black Mass, we see not only the rise and fall […]
By Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—Fans of comic books, cosplay, heroic and sci-fi television and more will want to flock to Long Beach this weekend as the Long Beach Comic Con takes over the main exhibit hall at the Long Beach Convention Center for the weekend. Celebrities attending the show includes John Barrowman (Arrow, Doctor Who), Chloe Bennet (Marvel’s Agents […]
By Daniel Schwartz Contributing Guest Writer (Victorville, CA)– When it was announced that ABC was creating a series about SHIELD that was connected to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), comic fans went wild. After Agents of SHIELD (AOS) debuted, some of the hype disappeared as the show’s loose connection to the movies focused on Coulson’s team and only mentioned The […]
By Staff Reports Force Friday is finally here and Target is delivering a one-stop-shop for fans to “Shop the Force” for the most in-demand Star Wars products – from an exclusive BB-8 droid from Hasbro to light sabers, LEGO® products and more. With a meteoric rise of anticipation for the Dec. 18 release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the […]
By Nolan P. Smith (All photos provided by Jonah Warford- Jewbacca Cosplay) Here it is, the latest installment of Cosplayer Spotlight here on Pastrami Nation! This time, we spotlight Jonah Warford from North Smithfield, RI, who is also known as Jewbacca Cosplay on Facebook. His most recent conventions have been Boston Comic Con, Massive Comic Con, and ConnetiCon. Warford also […]
By Nolan P. Smith It’s been awhile, but it’s time once again to shine the light down on another deserving Kickstarter project with the latest installment of Let’s Kickstart This time, we take a look at a trivia game show featuring one of pop cultures most iconic figures: Bruce Campbell. Here’s straight from the Kickstarter page: Earlier this year, Last […]
By Staff Reports Disney, Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm presented their live action film slates this morning at the D23 EXPO 2015 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. The presentations, which revealed exclusive news and details about the upcoming live action films, were aided by live and video appearances from talent and filmmakers. Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn […]
By Staff Reports Today at the D23 EXPO 2015, The Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced to an audience of more than 7,500 fans that Star Wars-themed lands will be coming to Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif., and Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla., allowing Star Wars fans to step into the […]
By Nolan P. Smith What’s better than a story about a kick-ass, bloody story about an unstoppable assassin? Well, make the assassin a senior citizen! That’s Agent 88 for you, a short film that ramps up the violence in the same vein as Kill Bill, but with the British charm of 007. Starring an 88 year old woman who teeters […]
By Nolan P. Smith Bryan Cranston, the man who wowed the world as Walter White in AMC’s Breaking Bad, is back in Trumbo. From Bleecker Street, Trumbo is Directed by Jay Roach and stars Bryan Cranston, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Louis C.K., David James Elliott, Elle Fanning, John Goodman, Diane Lane, Alan Tudyk, Michael Stuhlbarg and Helen Mirren. Check out a first […]
What would you ask everyone’s favorite bounty hunter, Boba Fett, if you had the chance? Well, now you do! Pastrami Nation will be interviewing the original Boba Fett, Jeremy Bulloch, this week, and we want to ask YOUR questions! Reply to this post, or leave your question on Facebook, and we will compose a list of the best questions to […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—Comic book movies have become box office blockbusters over the years, and magnets that draw moviegoers to fill the theaters. Marvel Studios, and their stable of super heroes, have been mainstays in the cinema spotlight for some time now. The Avengers, Iron Man, Captain America, the X-Men, even the Fantastic Four enjoyed time in […]
By Daniel Schwartz Contributing Guest Writer (Victor Valley)– It would be hard for any comic fan to deny that Marvel is the reigning superhero king of the box office and online television domain. Launching their cinematic universe in 2008 with Iron Man, the House of Ideas has used a steady mix of character building, humor, and intense action to become […]
By Staff Reports Marvel Studios reunites Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in the unprecedented movie event, Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron. Iconic heroes are forced to reassemble and face their most intimidating enemy yet – ULTRON. Pushed to the brink of their physical and emotional limits, the team must recruit both new heroes and familiar allies to face an escalating danger that […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Apple Valley)—When Marvel Studios announced they would be making a film based on the bite sized Ant-Man, many fans groaned in disbelief. A movie dedicated to a micro sized hero that nobody knows nor cares about? Marvel must be have lost their creative minds. So how does the Ant-Man stack up in the hollowed halls […]
By Staff Reports STARZ announced the highly anticipated premiere of original series “Ash vs Evil Dead” on Saturday, October 31 at 9 PM ET/PT and released the first live action trailer during the series’ Comic Con panel in San Diego. The 10-episode first season of the half-hour series is executive produced by Sam Raimi, Rob Tapert, Bruce Campbell, the original […]
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 […]
By Staff Reports ALIEN IDENTITY is a Tribute Feature Film to the Alien Universe. It plays heavily on the aesthetics of H.R. Giger and takes place 14 years after the events of Aliens, with an alternate timeline. The director wants to explore further into the unknown, discovering uncharted territory, introducing new heroes, villains, and ideas, while remaining faithful to the […]