By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Blink-182 performed at The Moda Center Saturday night in Portland Oregon in front of droves of fans of all ages. They played classic hits and new favorites that catered to everybody. Ever since their reunion last year they have been hitting the road in support of their new album One More Time… and have been […]
By Staff Reports Nacelle, the Burbank-based diversified media company known for Netflix’s The Toys/Movies That Made Us, Disney’s Behind the Attraction, and the upcoming NacelleVerse animated universe featuring Biker Mice from Mars and RoboForce, is excited to announce that NacelleVerse toys will now be available at Walmart. Starting the Summer of 2024, NacelleVerse action figures will be available in select […]
By Staff Reports Today, Disney announced that the first single from the upcoming album A Whole New Sound is multi-platinum band Simple Plan’s rendition of “Can You Feel The Love Tonight,” in honor of The Lion King from Walt Disney Animation Studios and its 30th anniversary. This pop-punk cover, available now on all streaming platforms (including Amazon, Spotify, Apple Music […]
By Staff Reports The Op Games, a leading creator of board games announced the release of its Blank Slate Challenge (MSRP: $14.99), a thrilling game of insight and synchrony. Building on the success of its predecessor, Blank Slate, this new iteration introduces a cooperative aspect that challenge partners and is designed to spark laughter and friendly competition. A game full […]
By Nolan P. SmithEditor When The Loyal Subjects (TLS Toy) announced the launch of nostalgic favorites like Strawberry Shortcake and Rainbow Brite, fans of all ages were ecstatic. Growing up, my sister loved Strawberry Shortcake, so I was excited to review the new Strawberry Shortcake Berry Bake Shop—a big thanks to TLS Toy for sending this over. Let’s dive in. […]
By Jason T. Smith Celebrate 50 years of Dungeons & Dragons with Super7! Assemble your party and make your way to our D&D pop up event where you may find fortune and glory with our exclusive D&D releases! Find out all the details below! Don’t forget to sign up for texts and follow us on Instagram @Super7 to stay up-to-date […]
By Staff Reports BOOM! Studios announced today the exclusive BRZRKR items available for purchase at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2024 (Booth #2229) from July 24-28th at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA. Available each day of the convention, BOOM! Studios will be selling BRZRKR: A FACEFUL OF BULLETS #1 with an exclusive convention cover illustrated by InHyuk […]
By Staff Reports Los Angeles Comic Con, L.A.’s largest event for comics, gaming, sci-fi, anime and pop culture, today announces a very special Back to the Future cast reunion for this year’s event, taking place October 4-6, 2024. The legendary team of actors, including Michael J. Fox [Back to the Future, Spin City], Christopher Lloyd [Back to the Future, Taxi], […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor As a longtime enthusiast of Fresh Monkey Fiction’s Eagle Force, my journey began with its debut, which I eagerly supported. Witnessing the brand’s development over time has been a genuine thrill, culminating in their latest offering: Lt. Griffin, also known as “The Eraser.” This character isn’t just another addition to the lineup; he’s a pivotal […]
By Nolan P. SmithEditor The time has come. We have reached the end of the road for “Red Sands.” Everything has been building to this point: who lives, who dies, and what lies ahead? That’s what I aimed to find out. Created by Michael Barrett, Joshua Ampuero, and TJ Wimbs, “Red Sands” follows an ex-military soldier and his brother as […]
By Nolan P. SmithEditor I’m thrilled to present this advance review. A big shout out to The Loyal Subjects for sending over one of the most anticipated action figures, Jennika. This assassin-turned-turtle leaps straight from the IDW Publishing comic series, and today, we’re diving into the Comic Noir version. While it’s unclear where this version will be available, you can […]
By Staff Reports Join fans from around the world in celebrating the legacy of some of the most beloved fighting games with the release of MARVEL vs. CAPCOM® Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics with physical and digital versions across Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4, and PC via Steam in 2024! Announced during today’s Nintendo Direct, this jam-packed collection includes seven timeless games in […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor The first Inside Out was a revelation of sorts for a lot of people. Everybody could relate to the story of eleven-year-old Riley and the emotions running wild in her head. Even after you grow out of that phase in your life and think you better grasp those emotions, life hits you with curve balls, […]
By Rebecca Smith Reporter Father’s Day is this weekend, but its not too late to get an amazing gift for the dad in your life! Of course, being Pastrami Nation, we have compiled a list of pop culture sure fire gifts! We hope this list helps you snag the perfect Father’s Day gift!
By Staff Reports Comic Con Radio, one of the top pop culture and fandom outlets in the world, headquartered in Los Angeles, today announces it will be bringing “FandomCon” to the San Francisco Bay Area. The show is a one-of-a-kind, pop culture celebration for fandoms across all ranges that intertwines the most beloved elements of a typical comic con, to […]
By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor It’s hard to believe, but the Bad Boys franchise is almost 30 years old now. It’s also hard to believe that stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence would be reprising the roles that shot them to stardom after this long and doing it with style. What’s even harder to believe is that the films would be […]
By Staff Reports Los Angeles Comic Con, L.A.’s largest event for comics, gaming, sci-fi, anime and pop culture, announces the launch of early bird three-day passes and VIP tickets for L.A. Comic Con 2024, set to take place October 4-6. In addition, it was announced that “Obi-Wan Kenobi” star Ewan McGregor will appear Oct. 5-6 for a panel, photographs and […]
By Nolan P. SmithEditor We are diving back into the seedy world of Red Sands with the third episode, “Aftermath.” As the penultimate episode, it picks up right after the bloodbath climax of the previous episode. Created by Michael Barrett and Joshua Ampuero, the series follows an ex-military soldier and his brother as they take on a cartel in the […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor I’ve always been a fan of The Loyal Subjects (TLS) and their incredible figures. As long-time supporters of TLS since their vinyl Transformers days, Pastrami Nation is excited to delve into their BST AXN line. Today, we’re focusing on the villainous Rat King from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IDW comic series! The figure is […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor Fresh Monkey Fiction, the company that brought us Naughty or Nice and Eagle Force, are bringing us their next 1/12 scale line, The Order of the Crimson Moon! Pre-orders open June 3rd at BigBadToyStore, and they will need YOUR help to make this line a reality! Here is the info, directly from their Facebook page: […]
By Nolan P. SmithEditor DSTLRY has been on an impressive streak lately. My journey with DSTLRY began with the book “Gone,” which captivated me instantly. Last month, I picked up my first physical issue, “Spectregraph,” and was thoroughly impressed by its print quality. This time, I dove into “White Boat #1” by two of my favorite creators, Scott Snyder and […]
DSTLRY is proud to announce its Next Batch of new comics, an incoming slate of books leading the charge into 2024 from the most talented, trailblazing writers and artists in the medium. When these book hit shelves in late summer, they’ll (of course) be presented in DSTLRY’s magazine-size format, perfect-bound at 48-pages an issue minimum. Their digital iterations will go on sale for one […]
By Staff Reports It all starts here with the three-part launch of the epic new shared Luchaverse! The world’s most famous luchadores battle in the ring by day, and serve humanity as monster hunters and world protectors by night. In this series, Masked Republic Comics and Massive Publishing bring back the glory and tradition of real-life lucha libre stars in comic […]
By Staff Reports DSTLRY, the next-generation publisher redefining creator-owned comic books and collectibles, proudly announces LIFE, an innovative six-issue series that unites co-writers Brian Azzarello (THE BLOOD BROTHERS MOTHER, 100 Bullets) and Stephanie Phillips (Grim, Harley Quinn) for the first time. Joined by artist Danijel Žeželj (Nostalgia) and colorist Lee Loughridge (SOMNA, Deadly Class), the team constructs an interlocking flip […]
By Staff Reports Today, the LEGO Group unveils the LEGO® The Legend of Zelda™ Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 Set, an epic homage to an iconic character in Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda™ series. The intricately designed 2-in-1 LEGO set is a brick-built recreation of the character, which can either be built as the Great Deku Tree from The Legend of […]
By Staff Reports Drive is driving home on 4K Ultra HD August 27th! Ryan Gosling stars as a Hollywood stunt driver for movies by day and moonlights as a wheelman for criminals by night. Though a loner by nature, “Driver” can’t help falling in love with his beautiful neighbor Irene (Carey Mulligan), a young mother dragged into a dangerous underworld […]
By Staff Reports DesignerCon (DCon), the art, design, and collectibles mega-show, announced it will depart Anaheim, CA and make a new home in Las Vegas, Nevada for its upcoming 19th annual convention, taking place November 15-17, 2024. DCon 2024 will be held at The Expo at World Market Center (WMC) in Las Vegas for the first time, embracing the brand’s […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor DSTLRY has been consistently delivering some of the most intriguing narratives in the comic book industry. When I heard about Spectregraph, my excitement grew, and I decided to review it with a physical copy in hand. As a lifelong comic book aficionado, there’s something uniquely satisfying about holding a comic book and experiencing its artistry […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor Humble Bundle has launched their Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles featuring The Last Ronin bundle, giving fans a chance to get almost $400 of digital TMNT comics at a fraction of the cost, with a donations helping Make A Wish! Here is some info from the project page: The heroes in a half-shell are back in […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor The second episode of “Red Sands” introduces a new character as the stakes rise and danger looms ever closer. Created by Michael Barrett and Joshua Ampuero, this episode features a seemingly chance meeting between Eddie (Michael Barrett) and Myra (Tiffanie Kendra). Eddie is quickly smitten, but his brother Hunter (TJ Wimbs) remains wary of new […]