By Nolan P. Smith (Victorville)—Fast cars, fast action, furious explosions; these are all aspects we have come to love about the Fast & Furious series. What started in 2009 as a pretty cool flick with Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and some amazing cars has now become a full-fledged film franchise. With this being the sixth film in the series, does […]
By Staff Reports (Beverly Hills)– It has become a cultural phenomenon. The fans embrace it, the critics adore it. And now the stakes have never been higher for the survivors…On August 27th, Anchor Bay Entertainment unleashes AMC’s original series THE WALKING DEAD: THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON on Blu-ray™ and DVD. Available as a 5-disc set in each format, the release […]
By Staff Reports (New York)– Lucasfilm, Disney Publishing Worldwide, and its publishing partners announced today the second annual Star Wars Reads Day to be held this October 5, 2013. Last year, 30 authors and 1,500 costumed volunteers participated in over 1,200 Star Wars Reads Day events across North America. On October 5 of this year, Star Wars fans, authors, and […]
By Staff Reports HAMMER OF THE GODS is now available on VOD/iTunes and will be released in theaters July 5, 2013. Directed by Farren Blackburn Starring Charlie Bewley, Elliot Cowan, Clive Standen, Guy Flanagan and Michael Jibson Set in Viking Britain in 871 AD, Hammer of the Gods is a visceral, intense tale set in a world whose only language […]
Machete…Kills!!! Danny Trejo is back with the sequel to the over the top film, Machete! From Open Road Films and Quick Draw Productions comes the Robert Rodriguez sequel to end all sequels. Check out the violence, the over the top action, the beautiful women, heck, Mel Gibson and Charlie Sheen are even in it! The films hits theaters September 13th: […]
By Staff Reports (Los Angeles, CA)—Rocket Jump Studios in collaboration with Collective Digital Studio announced today that the highly-anticipated second season of the breakout online action-comedy scripted series Video Game High School will premiere on RocketJump.com and YouTube in mid-July timed to San Diego Comic Con. The new season, from Freddie Wong, co-creator of the YouTube phenomenon that is FreddieW, […]
It’s a bird, it’s a plane…it’s… You got it, It’s big blue himself, Superman, in a brand new trailer for the Man of Steel. With this trailer, we get a better look at Zod, as well as a glimpse at the epic battle scenes we have been dreaming of in a Superman film. Opening June 14th, I know I’ll be […]
Snikt! Here comes a brand new trailer for Marvel’s The Wolverine, hitting theaters this July! Also, check out some of the new wood cut style posters, this time featuring Yukio and Viper. This movie keeps looking better and better, here’s to hoping for a blockbuster! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yIXyvbdc_k&w=640&h=360]
By Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation (Victorville) To boldly go where no one has gone before: that is tagline that everyone remembers. Star Trek, created by Gene Roddenberry, has stood the test of the time, with plenty of memorable moments, both on television and on the small screen. In 2009, the Star Trek brand was reimagined for a new generation, with […]
They are the Earth’s S.H.I.E.L.D.! As no surprise to anyone, ABC officially announced that they have picked up Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. for this fall’s lineup. Below is the first promo for the show, looks cool, right? This is Marvel’s first live action show (do we count The Hulk from all those years ago with Lou?), and ties directly into […]
The film industry lost a titan today as Ray Harryhausen passed away, he was 92 years old. Harryhausen, the special effects genius behind Clash of the Titans, Jason and the Argonauts, and many more, is a legend to all in the industry. But to the general public, many don’t know his name, or the films behind it. Check out the […]
The kids aren’t alright. Check out the trailer for Ender’s Game, based on the best selling novel. Harrison Ford. Ben Kingsley. Deep space action. Heck yeah. Ender’s Game hits theaters November 1st, 2013. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vP0cUBi4hwE&w=640&h=360]
By Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation When we last saw the armored Avenger, Iron Man, he was fighting side by side with the likes of Captain America, Thor and the Hulk as they fended off aliens and a god. That was what cemented the new cinematic Marvel Universe as a household name. With Phase 2 comes sequels’, starting off with the […]
Yes! James Mangold, director of the upcoming Marvel flick, The Wolverine, tweeted out a new one sheet featuring one of Wolverine most well known villains: the Silver Samurai! You may have read the comics with him, or used him in one of the Capcom/Marvel fighting games, and now he is making his way to the silver screen. One of my […]
By Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation This year alone, one actor has blown up on the big screen more than any other: Dwayne Johnson, also known as The Rock. With Snitch and G.I. Joe Retaliation already released in 2013, Johnson now shares the screen with another action/comedy star, Mark Wahlberg. In what is being billed as a “dark comedy buddy flick” […]
Thou Odinson… The Mighty Thor makes his return to the big screen this fall with Thor- The Dark World! Check out the debut trailer below as the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j41qNcjDoc8&w=640&h=360]
By Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation (Victorville) Science Fiction films often offer the ultimate escape from reality. Isn’t that why we see movies in the first place, to escape? Yet, with so many films in the genre, like Star Wars, Star Trek, and War of the Worlds to only name a fraction, it can be hard to stand out above the […]
Get ready to set sail next year. Starz announced today that 2014 will see the release of the Michael Bay produced Black Sails, a pirate adventure that looks to be a winner. Check out the trailer below, as well as some pictures, all copyright of Starz. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FPRzH7Nrg4&w=640&h=360]
Wow, only after one episode. Da Vinci’s Demons, the Starz original series, has officially been renewed for a second season after the monumental ratings the pilot drew in last week. Here is the official press release from Starz: (Beverly Hills, Calif. – April 17, 2013) – Starz Chief Executive Officer, Chris Albrecht, announced a second season order for the STARZ […]
Oh dear. Check out the trailer for the new Amazon produced series Zombieland, which is, of course, a spin off from the successful film outing a few years back. It looks like the name is back, the rules are back, and that is about it… The pilot to the series will be available for free soon over at Amazon. The […]
By Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation (Hesperia) In 2009, a childhood property came steamrolling onto the movie scene, and many of us had high hopes for the return of G.I. Joe. Unfortunately, the film had only a few bright spots, not enough to redeem what many saw as a train wreck. A sequel was green lit, G.I. Joe- Retaliation, at it […]
Time to swim with the big fish. Disney Pixar announced today via Facebook that a sequel to Finding Nemo is on it’s way. Finding Dory is scheduled to hit the silver screen November 2015. This is the second sequel to a Pixar movie announced in a row, as Monsters University is already almost here. What do you think about this? […]
(Photographs by Jason T. Smith-Pastrami Nation) By Nolan Patrick Smith-Pastrami Nation (Anaheim) On Easter weekend, superheroes, zombies, G.I Joes and more invaded the Anaheim Convention Center for WonderCon 2013, leaving fun to be had all weekend. This is the second year that WonderCon has come to Southern California, as they normally hold their event in San Francisco. WonderCon comes from […]
WonderCon! WonderCon has invaded Southern California this weekend, the Anaheim Convention Center to be specific. Pastrami Nation will be there to cover the event: look for pictures, news, and more as we head to the Anaheim!
Snikt! Check out the trailers for Marvel Comic’s The Wolverine! Look for a familiar villain or two from the comics…looks amazing! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wzq6vRSgU78&w=640&h=360] [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEbzZP-_Ssc&w=640&h=360]
By Jason T. Smith-Pastrami Nation (Anaheim) This weekend, superheroes, actors, comic book creators, and more invade Anaheim as WonderCon returns to the city once again. Held at the Anaheim Convention Center beginning March 29th and spanning over the entire Easter Weekend, WonderCon is a comic book/pop culture convention from Comic Con International, the same company that also hosts the San […]
It’s almost time to suit up. This weekend’s Kid’s Choice Awards brought with it a brand new TV spot for Iron Man 3, which shows off more Iron Man armors, including one that is most likely the awesome Hulkbuster suit. Check it out below: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3feSwMj3Xsc&w=640&h=360]
By Jason T. Smith-Pastrami Nation (Hesperia) “We’re off to see the Wizard, the wonderful Wizard of Oz…” That line is ingrained in the history of film and literature, something that is instantly recognizable. The novel created in 1900 by L. Frank Baum is a classic, with the film adaptation holding a special place in the hearts of all who saw […]
It’s official, bring on the animal! The Hollywood Reporter has broke the news that former WWE and MMA star Dave Bautista is officially Drax the Destroyer in Marvel Comic’s Guardians of the Galaxy film. Last month, the rumors all pointed to Jason Momoa (Conan) sealing the deal, but it looks like the Animal powerbombed his way to the role. Drax […]
Ready for some more real life super heroics? Kick Ass 2 is on its way, and it’s packing quite the punch. The cast is back, with a world that has more “super” heroes popping up every day. Check out the trailer below…what do you think? With Aaron Taylor-Johnson back as the green suited Kick Ass, McLovin himself Christopher Mints-Plasse as […]