Pastrami Flick Review-Oz The Great and Powerful

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 […]

Let’s Kickstart This! Mortifera: The Graphic Novel

Irish Demon Hunters…yeah, this is going to be great! Mortifera is a graphic novel written and created by Stephan Frost with art by Sarah Partington, which brings two demon hunters and their summoned demon in to a world of adventure. The 120 page graphic novel boasts artwork that looks like an animated feature. The Kickstarter page has a video that […]

Doomsday Revealed for Injustice Gods Among Us

He killed Superman, so who can really stop him? Revealed today in a trailer, we now have confirmation that Doomsday is a playable character in Neatherrealm Studios DC Comics fighter, Injustice: Gods Among Us. Most known for killed the Man of Steel, Doomsday is a hulking monster, one that deserves to be in this game. I can’t wait! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Bd7mmZPejY&w=640&h=360]

Kick Ass 2 Red Band Trailer is Here!

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 […]

Comic Book Review: Five Weapons #1

Written by Jimmie Robinson Art by Jimmie Robinson Published by: Image Comics Website: www.imagecomics.com By Nolan Patrick Smith High school can be tough enough on a teen. Those awkward years that go in to trying to obtain that almighty diploma and get the heck out as soon as possible are years we all remember, and maybe shutter at. But what […]

Jack the Giant Slayer Review

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 […]

Snitch Review

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 […]

Former WWE Manager Paul Bearer Passes Away

It is with deep regret that we report that former WWE Manager Paul Bearer, real name William Moody, passed away this evening. WWE.com reported the news late Wednesday, which has been a shock to not only the wrestling world, but the world as a whole. Those familiar with Moody and his character, Paul Bearer, know how instrumental he was in […]

New Iron Man 3 Trailer…Wait, Was that…?

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]

Count on Marvel to Deliver

What do you think of this latest Marvel Comics teaser? The hash marks add up to…you guessed it, 52… a number made famous by DC Comics overhaul of the universe, The New 52. Here is hoping for no clean slate, the current Marvel NOW books have been, for the most part, amazing. What do you think of it?

Assassin’s Creed IV- Black Flag Trailer is Here

Get ready to rules the seven seas, Assassin’s Creed style. The trailer just got leaked today for Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag well before it’s Monday unveiling,  and wow, does it impress. The latest installment in the Assassin’s Creed franchise takes the action to the seas in the lands of pirates and thievery. Taking a lead from Assassin’s Creed […]

New Poster and TV Spot for Olympus Has Fallen

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 […]

Image Comics Signing Schedule for Emerald City Comicon 2013

It’s this weekend! The Emerald City Comicon takes place this weekend in Seattle, are you ready? If you are attending, then take note of the creator signings Image Comics will have on hand. Signings include Ryan Ottley (Invincible), Darick Robertson (Happy!), Blair Butler (Heart), Jim Zub (Skullkickers), Scotty Snyder (Severed), Fiona Staples (Saga) and more. Check out the official schedule […]

Video Game Review: DMC Devil May Cry

Review by: Nolan P. Smith Developers: Ninja Theory Publisher: Capcom Genre: Action Rating: M for Mature In 2001, the gaming world was introduced to a game that literally bursts with style: Devil May Cry. The adventures of the red clad demon hunter Dante wowed fans for four games, but by the forth game the formula had become a bit tiresome. […]

Let’s Kickstart This! God Hates Astronauts

I don’t want to oversell what Ryan has accomplished here, but I gave God Hates Astronauts to a blind man and he regained his sight.-Jonathan Hickman (The Avengers, Fantastic Four, The Manhattan Projects) With an endorsement like that, how can you not want to back God Hates Astronauts? The 180 page hardcover collection of the web comic by Ryan Browne […]

Comic Book Review- Saga #10 -Come Together

Review by Nolan P. Smith Writer: Brian K. Vaughn Artist: Fiona Staples Publisher: Image Comics Website: www.imagecomics.com As the poet Robert Frost once said, “nothing gold can stay.” A truer statement couldn’t be said, especially when looking at Saga #10, by Brian K. Vaughn and Fiona Staples. The tension builds, the chess pieces are all in place: now, it’s time […]

Jack Kirby Worked on the “Real” Argo

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 […]

The Playstation 4 Is Revealed…Or Is It?

(Photo: Associated Press) By Nolan P. Smith So, today was the day: February 20th, the big reveal of Sony’s Playstation 4… So…where was it? Because I watched the presentation, the videos, and I saw the controller…but did I miss the part the shows the actual system? For me, the big presentation showed all the bells and whistles, but forgot to […]

Dark Horse Deluxe and Toy2R Annouce Hellboy Mini-Qee Vinyl Toys

It’s a match made in…hell. Dark Horse Deluxe and Toy2R announced today a partnership to distribute Mini-Qee figures based on Mike Mignola’s Hellboy. Check out the press release below: DARK HORSE DELUXE PARTNERS WITH TOY2R TO DISTRIBUTE LIMITED EDITION HELLBOY MINI-QEE VINYL TOYS! MILWAUKIE, OR–At this year’s International Toy Fair, Dark Horse revealed what is sure to be one of […]

Book Review- The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia

Review by Jason T. Smith Publisher: Dark Horse Books Release Date: January 2013 Website: www.darkhorse.com Video game giant Nintendo has recently released the highly anticipated The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia in conjunction with Dark Horse Books. This huge hardcover masterpiece features 240 plus pages of full color art from pretty much every Zelda game there ever was. If you […]

The All New Secret SkullKickers Hits This May

Because one more adjective just isn’t enough. Image Comics announced today yet another Skullkickers “relaunch” with the All-New, Secret Skullkickers! Check out the cover above, as well as the regular “variant” cover below. I have to say, these covers keep getting better and better! Plus, the book is a hoot, so I think all the attention this book gets, it […]