February 4, 2021

LAIKA Teams up with Bowie State University to Build First HBCU Stop-Motion Animation Studio

By Staff Reports LAIKA, the Oscar®-nominated and BAFTA and Golden Globe Award-winning feature film animation studio best known for Missing Link, Kubo and the Two Strings and Coraline, is partnering with Bowie State University to build the nation’s first stop-motion animation studio at a historically Black college and university (HBCU). The partnership will enhance BSU’s animation curriculum, with the goal […]

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February 4, 2021

Advance Comic Book Review: Becstar #1

By Nolan P. Smith Spacefaring adventures can be amazing if done right. You have to hit the right tone and right balance of characterization and the characteristics of being in alien worlds. With Mad Cave Studios’ upcoming release, Becstar, you get the balance that makes for a great first issue. Written by Joe Corallo with art by Lorenzo Colangeli, Sweeney […]

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February 3, 2021

The 2021 Golden Globe Nominations

By Kevin Hoskinson The 78th annual Golden Globes is right around the corner, and with it comes the start of the major awards season. Celebrating the best that television and film have to offer, the ceremony is set to air Sunday, February 28th, on NBC.  This year Netflix led the nominations, including the David Fincher directed “Mank,” which scored six […]

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February 3, 2021

Legendary Comics and WEBTOON Debut Rob- A New Original Comic Series by Richard Dinnick

By Staff Reports Legendary Comics and WEBTOON, the world’s largest digital comic platform, launched today the original comic series ROB. The re-interpretation of the Robin Hood mythos created for a new generation comes from acclaimed British screenwriter and novelist Richard Dinnick, best known for his work in the revered Doctor Who franchise. Rob is a new and original adventure taking our hero and his band […]

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February 2, 2021

Novel Review: The Shadow Eaters

By Rebecca Benson I am excited to share my first novel review for Pastrami Nation! First-ever, actually! Without any further ado, let’s get started!  The novel featured today is entitled “The Shadow Eaters,” written by Christine Taylor. It is the third installment of her “Grace from Darkness” series. The journey begins in the 1920s, in the Tennessean countryside. Our female […]

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February 2, 2021

Your First Look at SEEN: RACHEL CARSON

By Staff Reports BOOM! Studios revealed today a first look at SEEN: RACHEL CARSON, a brand new original graphic novel from writer Birdie Willis (Over the Garden Wall) and artist Rii Abrego (Steven Universe) in the SEEN: TRUE STORIES OF MARGINALIZED TRAILBLAZERS series illuminating the triumphs and struggles of important historical figures who aren’t found in traditional textbooks, but deserve […]

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February 2, 2021

Bad Idea Rejects New Printing Variants, Announces Perennial NOT FIRST PRINTING

By Staff Reports BAD IDEA is not only proud to present a reconceptualization of the comics form, but is also filled with a conceited sense of self-importance at having made what we are certain will be regarded as the greatest disrupting, innovating, trans-mediafying modernization of comics since Max Gaines himself folded the Sunday funnies in half and stapled-into-being the first […]

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February 2, 2021

Dark Horse Welcomes YouNeek Studios

By Staff Reports Beginning Fall 2021, Dark Horse Books Will Be Releasing All-New Editions and Growing Self-Published Line in Partnership with YouNeek Studios and Dwayne McDuffie Nominee Roye Okupe Since 2012, Roye Okupe, has been building a universe of superheroes that spans centuries centered around African stories, crafted by African creators. Now, Dark Horse is thrilled to welcome Okupe and […]

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January 31, 2021

Movie Review: The Little Things

By Kevin Hoskinson The most recent film in Warner Bros. 2021 film slate to hit theaters and HBO Max, The Little Things falls short of being memorable. It’s a perfectly fine thriller with some decent performances, but it’s not nearly as good as the films that it’s pretending to be. In the movie Denzel Washington plays Joe “Deke” Deacon. A […]

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January 31, 2021

WandaVision Episode 3 Review: Coming Into Focus

By Daniel Schwartz (Photo courtesy of Marvel Students. (c) Marvel Studios 2020) The hype surrounding Marvel’s first Disney+ series has been huge. Previews showed an unconventional format and generated a lot of buzz. Initially, the streaming service dropped the first two episodes, which had the feel of an episode of Bewitched mixed with I Love Lucy. Of course, some mystery was […]

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January 31, 2021

Graphic Novel Review: Rogue Planet Volume 1

By Eddie Aguirre This collaboration of a five-issue series was more than I expected for a Sci-Fi Horror comic. Wow! Published by Oni Press, Rogue Planet is written by Cullen Bunn as he takes us on a journey into the deep, dark, horrifying space. Within the first few pages, I saw some similarities from the writings of Ridley Scott’s Alien. […]

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January 29, 2021

Linebreakers Becomes a Comic Book Publisher, Announces First Release with Cosmic Adventures

By Staff Reports (Victorville)– Linebreakers, the largest comic book and hobby shop in the High Desert, is proud to announce that have started publishing their own line of comic books as Linebreakers Comics. The first series, Cosmic Adventures, is now available at www.ComicBookSurplus.com. There are two covers by Scott Kruger (color and Black and White) and a variant cover by […]

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January 29, 2021

Zack Snyder’s JUSTICE LEAGUE to Premiere March 18 on HBO Max

By Staff Reports HBO Max announced today that the Warner Bros. Pictures and DC full-length Max Original feature film ZACK SNYDER’S JUSTICE LEAGUE will premiere on the platform on THURSDAY, MARCH 18. The announcement came with the debut of three new teaser posters.  The release of ZACK SNYDER’S JUSTICE LEAGUE will be supported across WarnerMedia and DC platforms, including a soundtrack release on […]

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January 29, 2021

Super7 Announces Transformers ULTIMATES! Wave 1 Figures

By Staff Reports Straight out of Cybertron, the new Transformers ULTIMATES! collection is here! Based on the Transformers you grew up watching, ULTIMATES! are made-to-order, highly-articulated figures that stand 7” tall and include a variety of interchangeable parts, unique accessories, and sometimes even miniature humans! Our goal is to give you Transformers with super fun extras that you’ve never had […]

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January 29, 2021

Super7 and Hasbro to Team Up for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers ReAction Figures, Ultimates and More

By Staff Reports Mighty Morphin Power Rangers is coming to Super7 in a big way in 2021, in a collaboration with Hasbro that includes ReAction, ULTIMATES!, and Super Cyborg figures. The line will kick off with a Super Cyborg Megazord action figure this spring, along with a capsule collection highlighting various categories such as apparel and accessories. Standing at 11” […]

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January 28, 2021

Join us for a #RoyalRewatch of the original COMING TO AMERICA! Just in time for COMING 2 AMERICA

By Staff Reports Kick-off Black History Month by celebrating the arrival of the original COMING TO AMERICA on Prime Video February 1st! The #RoyalRewatch will start at 4PM PT, followed by an 80’s throwback live DJ set by DJ D-Nice over on Instagram Live. Join the Twitter Watch Party by following along on @PrimeVideo and @ZamundaRoyals! And don’t forget to mark your calendars for the return of the Zamundan […]

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January 28, 2021

Welcome Back to the World of “God of War”

By Staff Reports Can a man ever be free of his past? Can the tides of time ever wash away the bloody sands of sin? Or do transpired trespasses permanently and inescapably stain one’s soul? Writer Chris Roberson (iZombie, God of War) and Eisner-nominated artist Tony Parker (God of War, This Damned Band) return to the world of God of […]

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January 28, 2021

Super7 x Conan the Barbarian Movie ULTIMATES! Wave 3 Pre-Order Figures

By Staff Reports Your prayers to the Gods have been answered! Conan in War Paint and Thulsa Doom as the Snake Priest are the latest epic additions to the Super7 Conan the Barbarian ULTIMATES! line. These made-to-order limited edition 7” highly-articulated ULTIMATES! figures come with elaborate paint decos and multiple accessories, and are must-haves for any Conan the Barbarian collector! […]

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January 28, 2021

Nintendo News: Viva Festivale! Experience the Carnival Spirit With This Animal Crossing: New Horizons Free Update

By Staff Reports Feathers and festivities are headed your way soon! A free update to the Animal Crossing: New Horizons™ game for the Nintendo Switch™ system will arrive on Jan. 28.* Whether you recently picked up the game over the holidays, or you’re a long-time island resident, we hope this free update fires up your island with its carnival spirit […]

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January 25, 2021

Pastrami Paranormal- What’s YOUR Story?

Join us for a brand new feature for Pastrami Nation- Pastrami Paranormal! Kevin, Nolan and Rebecca talk about their own paranormal experiences and more! But we want to know, what is YOUR story? What are your experiences with the paranormal? Let us know in the comments! We will read some of the responses on the next episode! Visit PastramiNation.com for […]

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January 24, 2021

Godzilla vs Kong – Official Trailer

By Staff Reports Let’s get ready to rumble! The Godzilla vs Kong trailer is here! Here is the info on the movie, straight from Legendary’s YouTube: In theaters and streaming exclusively on @HBOMax* March 26. *Available on @HBOMax in the US only, for 31 days, at no extra cost to subscribers. https://www.godzillavskong.com/ https://www.facebook.com/GodzillaVsKonghttps://www.instagram.com/godzillavskong https://twitter.com/GodzillaVsKong From Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary […]

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