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 […]
By Jason T. Smith (Hesperia) Fee, Fye, Foe, Fun! Giant fun! That’s what’s in store for you when you check out Warner Bros. latest motion picture “Jack The Giant Slayer”. This is Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures take on the classic fairy tale, Jack and the Beanstalk which many of us remember hearing as kids. And boy did they hit […]
By Nolan P. Smith (Hesperia) When it comes to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson being in a film, audiences usually have a good idea on what to expect: an all out action flick, a hero who talks with his fists rather than words. A real popcorn action flick is what the star is known for. Snitch is not that type of […]
Wait, was that… here’s hoping! Check out the latest trailer for Iron Man 3, which hits the states on May 3rd. See the maniacal Mandarin, the charismatic genius of Tony Stark, and quite a few of his inventions, including a rather large one that comic fans should get excited for. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEIVPiTuYkQ&w=640&h=360]
Olympus Has Fallen…and I can’t wait. March 22nd is the day that the FilmDistrict action/thriller Olympus Has Fallen hits theaters. Starring Morgan Freeman, Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart and more and directed by Antoine Fuqua (Training Day), the film looks terrific! Check out the new TV spot below, as well as the synopsis of the film: Synopsis: When the White House […]
Wow…completely blown away. Buzzfeed Entertainment released an article today talking about the king himself, Jack Kirby and his work on Lords of Light, which has ties to the hit movie, Argo. Check out the whole article at http://www.buzzfeed.com/richardrushfield/the-lost-jack-kirby-sketches-for-the-real-argo-film-project and look in awe at one of the ten pieces that you can view at Buzzfeed. Masterful, awe inspiring works, this could […]
Boldly going once again. Check out the Super Bowl trailer for the new Star Trek film, Into Darkness! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Mu07BaOx9c&w=640&h=360]
Get ready for the extended look! One of the biggest films to hit in 2013, Iron Man 3 looks to break open the Phase 2 of Marvel Cinematic Universe. Check out the extended look of the Super Bowl spot below…what do you think? [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lI4jgOmVetY&w=640&h=360]
The Parker series of novels by Donald Westlake are some of the most entertaining books out there, which is without a doubt. The film Parker is based on the book “Flashfire”, one of over twenty Parker tales in existence. With such a legacy behind it, how does this 2013 Jason Statham vehicle measure up to it’s printed word predecessors? Directed […]
Matt Kindt is on fire! The man’s 3 Story: The Secret History of the Giant Man (which is awesome) is already slated to be a film by Warner Bros, and now his ongoing series MING MGMT is planned for a big screen adaptation by 20th Century Fox, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Pretty awesome, isn’t it? By the way, both […]
Ok, this could work. The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Paul Giamatti (Sideways, Cinderella Man) is in talks to play the classic Spider-Man villain, The Rhino in the sequel to 2012’s Amazing Spider-Man. The Rhino, a hulking, Russian brute with a sad story connected to him, has been a fan favorite for years, but this would mark the first big […]
By Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation The force is clearly with him. J.J. Abrams, the director that brought the world Super 8 and the Star Trek remakes, is reportedly set to take the directing reigns of the new Star Wars film, Episode VII. That’s the word from reports coming in (like HERE), which sounds like great news for fans of the […]
The Great Heisenberg! Mezco announced last month that they would be making collectibles and action figures based off of the AMC hit show, Breaking Bad. Now, we get a glimpse at what to expect, and I think everyone is breathing a sigh of relief. The solicits hit this week, and with them came a picture of the 6 inch Walter […]