Review by Nolan P. Smith The Interview has been the most controversial movie of the year, as anyone who has followed the news knows. Planned for a December release, the film was postponed due to the nature of the film and threats that were made if the film were to be released; the film makes light of North Korea and […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Apple Valley)—The Hobbit, the prequel story to J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, was expanded from 2 to 3 films, with the last film in the trilogy being The Battle of the Five Armies. Many were perplexed by the decision to make a third movie- why was a whole movie needed to finish telling the […]
By Nolan P. Smith Let’s hear it for the Merc with a Mouth! Reports have been flying today that Ryan Reynolds is close to signing the deal to return as Wade Wilson, aka Deadpool. Reynolds portrayed the mercenary in the first Wolverine solo film, and has been attached to the project for some time. That, and with the test footage […]
By Nolan P. Smith This looks like a job for the Suicide Squad. DC Comic’s title about villains going on insanely dangerous missions for the government is now officially set for the big screen. Warner Bros. announced today that the film will include Will Smith, Tom Hardy, Jared Leto, Jai Courtney, Margot Robbie, and Cara Delevinge. The film is slated […]
This weekend in select theaters and online there will be an 88 second trailer for Star Wars Episode 7! What 7 things are you hoping to see with the new trailer?!
By Nolan P. Smith The wait is almost over! The widely popular Jurassic Park franchise returns to the silver screen next year with Jurassic World, and the first trailer is now out! Check it out below: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFinNxS5KN4] Excited yet? Because we are! Jurassic World opens on June 12th, and stars Chris Pratt, Mr. Star Lord himself. For more information […]
By Staff Reports Do you hear that? It’s the sound of one million nerds on Facebook! That’s right, Nerdist Industries has hit one million Facebook likes and we couldn’t be more excited! To show how much we love our fellow nerds, the team at Nerdist Industries put together this awesome tribute to some of our favorite Facebook comments. “Reaching 1M […]
By Staff Reports Winner of the Prize Un Certain Regard Award at this year’s Cannes Festival, Kornel Mundruczo’s newest film is a story of the indignities visited upon animals by their supposed “human superiors,” but it’s also an brutal, beautiful metaphor for the political and cultural tensions sweeping contemporary Europe. When young Lili is forced to give up her beloved […]
By Nolan P. Smith The time is here, the Guardians of the Galaxy are coming home! Wait, who? Marvel’s unlikely band of superheroes is rocketing from box office royalty to the small screen as the hit of 2014 is coming home, starting next week digitally, and on December 9th on 3D, Blu-Ray and DVD. Check out the Blu-Ray trailer below, […]
By Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)– There’s something strange… in the neighborhood… who you gonna call? Epic Rap Battles of History!!! The guys are back with Season 4, and it’s about time! Here at Pastrami Nation, we have missed their special brand of parody meets awesomeness. For the season four kick off, we are treated to the Ghostbusters Vs. Mythbusters!!! […]
By Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)— When Walt Disney Animation Studios announced that their next project would be based on a Marvel Comics property, fans everywhere rejoiced. This is the studio that brought the world “Wreck-It Ralph” and “Frozen”, after all. Yet, when finding out that the movie would center around the little known super group Big Hero 6, some […]
By Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—Dracula is one of the most storied tales in modern fiction and history. A staple in horror films, with many new takes done on the lord of the vampires, Dracula Untold aims to shed light on the man before the bloodsucker. Is this a film you should take a bite out of, or should it […]
By Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—The world loves a great tale of revenge. A story of comeuppance where you root for the good guy to right the wrongs of the world; John Wick is billed as this type of movie. The Keanu Reeves led film has built up some steam, but does the film mark the triumphant return of Reeves […]
By Nolan P. Smith It’s finally here! The first official trailer for Avengers: Age of Ultron hit the internet today, and man is it good! Watch as the maniacal Ultron (James Spader) narrates a trailer of destruction and loss… a haunting glimpse into what is in store for Earth Mightiest Heroes! Check it out and leave a comment about what […]
By Staff Reports What happens when the entire premise of a superhero’s persona comes waltzing into his living room? Let’s find out together, shall we? The first episode of the new sketch series, Nerdist Presents, has arrived…as have Batman’s parents! In this hilarious sketch written by Ben Acker and Ben Blacker (creators and writers of The Thrilling Adventure Hour) and […]
By Staff Reports Check out a Q&A session with Jennifer Morrison, Emma Swan on ABC’s Once Upon a Time! The third season comes to DVD and Blu-Ray August 19th! Q: Do you think one day Emma and evil queen Regina [Lana Parrilla] will find a way to get along? A: Maybe in real life that would be possible but with […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victorville)— Usually, if you take two great things and combine them, the result is something amazing. So, take for instance, Scarlett Johansson, known for her action packed role as Black Widow in the Marvel cinematic universe, and Luc Besson, the man behind one of the greatest action/dramas I have ever seen, Taken. Should be an […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victorville)— They are a staple in pop culture, and the last few years have been particularly great. Thanks to the recent Nickelodeon cartoon, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are a hit once again. But with this new film, many, including myself, have speculated that it would be a huge misstep for the franchise, as director […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victorville)— He is one of the most well known heroes in mythology, as well as in the history of pop culture. He is half man, half god, and all heart. When we hear the name Hercules, we think of the monsters, the challenges, the tragedies and the strength. So, does this latest film featuring the […]
By Staff Reports Just when audiences thought it was safe to go back to the movie theater… they will get a fresh dose of scares and laughs as Syfy’s “Sharknado 2: The Second One” hits cinemas nationwide for a one-night event: Thursday, Aug. 21 at 8 p.m. local time, courtesy of Fathom Events, Syfy and The Asylum. With the action […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victorville)— Marvel Comics is known for their iconic characters: Captain American, Spider-Man, Thor, Iron Man, Wolverine, the list goes on and on. So when it was announced that the latest Marvel film would be Guardians of the Galaxy, many looked in dismay and shock. Who? You take an outlaw, a talking raccoon, a humanoid […]
By Nolan P. Smith (San Diego)– Well, that’s a wrap, as the San Diego Comic Con came to a close yesterday. But the coverage is just getting started! We have TONS of pics and video of the con: from cosplay, booths, products, exclusives, celebrities and more! Here’s just a few pics from the hundreds we have! Look for booth spotlights, […]
By Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—It is the largest pop culture convention in the world, and it is right here in sunny Southern California. The time has come once again for Comic Con International to take over San Diego, with heroes, villains, and much more. Whether you are an avid comic book fanatic, movie buff, television show binger, collector, cosplayer; […]
By Nolan P. Smith Wait! This isn’t my usual “Let’s Kickstart This!” post! No, I have started to reach out to even more sites in the crowdfunding world, like Go Fund Me! For this first installment of Go Fund Me, I wanted to take a look at a fan film just waiting to be created: I give you Star Trek- […]
By Staff Reports (Victor Valley)– The bags are back! Comic-Con 2014 attendees hoping for a colorful and commemorative keepsake bag to hold their best swag are once again in luck. For the fifth year running, Warner Bros. Entertainment and Comic-Con have teamed up to produce and distribute the official bag of Comic-Con, which will be distributed to fans when checking […]
By Nolan P. Smith (Victorville)— The worlds of comic book and graphic novels can bring us stories you never imagined would appear in the medium. A History of Violence, Noah; there are many comics that went on to become films, as fans had no clue where the film’s origins lies. Snowpiercer is such a film. Originally a French comic book […]
By Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)– At next week’s mecca of pop culture, the San Diego Comic Con, fans will be treated to a ton of Sin City goodness in anticipation of the the newest installment, A Dame to Kill For. Check out what’s going on next week in San Diego: SIN CITY EXPERIENCE AT PETCO PARK – Throughout Comic-Con […]
By Nolan P. Smith (Victorville)— In 2011, the Planet of the Apes franchise was brought back to the big screen to the delight of audiences everywhere with Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Instead of a brainless action packed film full of talking simians, we got an emotional, well thought out introduction to the origin of the smart, talking […]
By Staff Reports NBC and Universal Television have announced their plans for the upcoming Comic-Con International gathering in San Diego, which runs from July 24-27. The network will present panels for returning series “The Blacklist” and “Hannibal” while Universal Television will host panels for NBC’s “Grimm,” its A&E series “Bates Motel” as well as a new untitled series coming to […]