By Staff Reports (Burbank)– Marvel Television is proud to announce acclaimed artist Stephanie Hans (Journey Into Mystery, Young Avengers) as the newest recruit for Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: The Art of Level 7, a new initiative uniting top artists from around the world to celebrate the final six episodes of the series’ inaugural season (airing Tuesdays, 8|7c on the ABC […]
By Staff Reports (MILWAUKIE, OR) – Dark Horse, a premier publisher of creator-owned and licensed content, today announces a partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products: an upcoming project based on this year’s highly anticipated film from Fox Animation Studios, The Book of Life. In September 2014, Dark Horse will release The Art of The Book of Life, a behind-the-scenes look […]
By Staff Reports TNT is returning to the world of its hit movie franchise The Librarian with a brand new series from Electric Entertainment and executive producers Dean Devlin, John Rogers and Marc Roskin. Rebecca Romijn (X-Men, TNT’s King & Maxwell) is set to lead the cast of the new series, which is entitled The Librarians. Noah Wyle (Falling Skies, […]
By Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation (Victorville)— When the Avengers film hit, nothing was ever the same. Since then, we have had the massive box office hit known as Iron Man 3 and the superb Thor: The Dark World. Now, it’s time for the sentinel of liberty to jump back into the spotlight with Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Chris Evans […]
By Staff Reports (MILWAUKIE, OR) —As the world gears up for the premiere of the new FX television program adapting the original novel trilogy The Strain, Dark Horse announces The Night Eternal, the third comics chapter of this ongoing vampire epic, adapted by David Lapham and Mike Huddleston. Following the first two comics series, The Strain and the recently wrapped […]
By Nolan P. Smith It’s finally here: the next trailer for X-Men: Days of Future Past! The next entry in the X-films hits theaters May 23rd, and it looks to be quite uncanny (pun intended). The film, from director Bryan Singer, brings the X-universes from the first three X-films together with the world of X-Men: First Class, all around the […]
By Staff Reports (PORTLAND, Ore.) – March 18, 2014 – All the magic and excitement of the past, present, and future of Disney entertainment will come together once again under one roof when D23: The Official Disney Fan Club presents the D23 Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center the weekend of Aug. 14–16, 2015. Each of Disney’s wonderful worlds will […]
By Nolan P. Smith (Victorville, CA)– “You have no idea what’s coming…” Check out the latest trailer for Godzilla! From Legendary Pictures comes the latest installment in the amazing history of the main monster himself, Godzilla! Starring Bryan Cranston, the film hits theaters this May! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIu85WQTPRc]
By Staff Reports (Universal City, CA)– NBC is bringing back its conquering “Heroes.” An iconic series that still commands a rabid fan base, “Heroes” will return to the network in 2015 as an event miniseries with original creator and executive producer Tim Kring at the helm, it was announced today by NBC Entertainment President Jennifer Salke. NBC has ordered 13 […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victorville)—This time of the year is usually pretty slow in regards to films being released on the big screen. This three-month window, from January to March, is usually a bit sluggish, with no real blockbusters gracing the screen. Well, The Lego Movie has gone against that notion, and shows why it is truly a blockbuster. […]
By Nolan P. Smith Pastrami Nation (Victorville)– Never fear, the Guardians of the Galaxy are here! Wait, who? That might be the response from many of you, but get ready for another heroic tale in the mighty Marvel manner we have all come to love. Just released, check out the Guardians of the Galaxy trailer! A rag tag band of […]
By Staff Reports (NEW YORK)– During an action-packed event on Monday, February 17, at the 2014 American International Toy Fair, Disney Consumer Products unveiled its dynamic product lines that will dominate boys toy aisles this year with offerings inspired by highly anticipated content: Disney’s Planes: Fire & Rescue, Star Wars Rebels, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy and The Amazing Spider-Man […]
By Nolan P. Smith (Victorville)– If you are on the social media giant known as Facebook, then you have no doubt seen the anniversary videos Facebook put together for everyone. It shows quick, snapshots of your time on Facebook, and can be pretty cool. Or pretty dull. Or in this case: pretty amazing. Check out a look back at Walter […]
By Staff Reports (BEVERLY HILLS, CA) – Anchor Bay Entertainment and The Weinstein Company announced today the Blu-ray™ and DVD release of THE GRANDMASTER from writer and director Wong Kar Wai (HAPPY TOGETHER, IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE AND MY BLUEBERRY NIGHTS). Presented by Martin Scorsese, THE GRANDMASTER, recently made the Oscar Best Foreign-Language Film Shortlist as Hong Kong’s submission. The […]
By Nolan P. Smith Pastrami Nation (Victorville)– There is a disturbance in the force. Today, both Disney/Marvel and Dark Horse announced that the Star Wars franchise of comics will be leaving Dark Horse in 2015, and going back to Marvel Comics. This move was anticipated when Disney purchased Marvel, and now we know the official time frame of when it […]
By Nolan P. Smith Pastrami Nation (California)– This February, bring home one of the best releases of 2013 with the next chapter for Marvel’s God of Thunder, Thor! Marvel’s Thor: The Dark World arrives on 3D Combo Pack, Single-Disc Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand February 25th and will be available on Digital 3D and Digital HD on February 4th! Bonus […]
By Nolan P. Smith Pastrami Nation (Victorville)– Disney and Marvel Studios released new stills of three of the films slated to hit this year: Captain America-The Winter Soldier, Guardians of the Galaxy and Big Hero 6. The photo of Guardians of the Galaxy shows the first official photo of the cast, which to me looks pretty amazing. Check out the […]
By Staff Reports (New York)—Times Square Alliance and Countdown Entertainment, co-organizers of Times Square New Year’s Eve, announced today that Spider-Man, New York’s very own super hero, will be named the Official Super Hero of Times Square 2014. He will take part in the Ball Drop celebration, and events leading up to the big night in a partnership with the […]
By Nolan P. Smith Pastrami Nation (Apple Valley)— The legend of the 47 ronin is well known across the globe, as a group of masterless samurais went on a journey to avenge their fallen master and restore honor to their names. The film 47 Ronin is loosely based on this story of honor, but does it live up to the […]
By Nolan P. Smith Pastrami Nation (Apple Valley)— Ever wonder what it would be like to walk among the dinosaurs? To be face to face with the prehistoric beasts that wandered the Earth all those years ago? That’s the hook for Walking with Dinosaurs 3D, but does stand tall? Or should it have remained in the past? The CGI animated […]
By Nolan P. Smith Pastrami Nation (Apple Valley)— The Lord of the Rings trilogy was a runaway hit, leaving fans wanting more from J.R.R. Tolkien’s universe. So when it was announced that Peter Jackson, the director behind the Lord of the Rings films, would be making two films based on the Tolkien prequel, The Hobbit, fans were ecstatic. Then, when […]
By Nolan P. Smith Pastrami Nation (Apple Valley)—Walt Disney Animation Studios have produced some of the most memorable fairy tale based animated films of all time. The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid: the list goes on and on. Now, in 2013, Disney brings another fairy tale to life with Frozen; does it warm the heart or […]
By Nolan P. Smith- Pastrami Nation (Victorville)– DC Comic’s has another big film on it’s hands, even if many have no idea what it is. Today, Joseph Gordon Levitt (Inception) announced via Twitter that he is officially on board for DC Comics/Vertigo big screen adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s Sandman! Here is what he tweeted: “Ladies and gentlemen, I’m incredibly honored […]
By Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation (Hesperia)—Superheroes are all the rage in films these days; from Marvel to DC, to Dark Horse and more. With this year alone, we saw the release of Iron Man 3, Man of Steel, Kick-Ass, and more. Marvel Studios is back with another sequel, with one of the Avenger’s big three, Thor, at the forefront. Thor: […]
By Nolan P. Smith Photographs by Nolan P. Smith and Jason T. Smith Pastrami Nation (Los Angeles)– Last weekend’s Comikaze Expo once again took over the Staples Center in Los Angeles, bringing together zombies, movie stars, super heroes and fans alike in celebration of what makes pop culture pop. The event, a fairly new convention as it has existed for […]
No way! So the news has broke that the Superman Vs Batman movie will start filming soon in Los Angeles with a football scene, with none other than Victor Valley College being in the scene! The news comes from East Los Angeles College Campus News: Warner Bros. Pictures new untitled Superman/Batman project comes to film at East Los Angeles College […]
Marvel almost has its Ant Man, it seems. According to Variety, the search has been narrowed to two: either Joseph Gordon Levitt or Paul Rudd. The Edgar Wright Marvel project centers around Hank Pym, known by a million different names, but mainly by Ant Man. A founding Avenger in the comics, Pym is also the reason for the villainous Ultron’s […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation Writer: J. W. Rinzler Artist: Mike Mayhew Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Released: September 2013 Website: www.darkhorse.com It is one of, if not the biggest, franchises in the entertainment industry: Star Wars. We know the movies, we love the characters, we know the lines from the films and love the ride at Disneyland. There are […]
By Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation There are always imaginative, creative projects on Kickstarter, but this one is of importance to the pop culture universe, as well as a way to see the triumph of the human spirit. This Kickstarter is about the mighty Chewbacca himself, Peter Mayhew. The 7′ 3 man that brought Han Solo’s right hand man to life […]
Yesterday, the news broke that the legendary Hayao Miyazaki, founder of Studio Ghibli, which has brought the world Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle and more, has retired from making feature length films. Check out the full article below, straight from Anime News Network: Studio Ghibli President Koji Hoshino announced on Sunday that studio founder and world-renowned anime filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki […]