Sephiroth From the FINAL FANTASY Series Slices His Way Into Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a Playable DLC Fighter

By Staff Reports In a new trailer that debuted during The Game Awards, Nintendo announced that Sephiroth, the iconic villain from the FINAL FANTASY series, is joining the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game as a playable fighter this month. Sephiroth is part of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighters Pass Vol. 2 DLC, which also includes DLC fighters Min-Min from […]

Disney Investor Day 2020

By Kevin Hoskinson It was a whirlwind day for Disney as they announced over 100 new movies and series during their four-hour investor meeting, with most of those titles going to Disney+. Everything from Disney live-action and animated films to Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel were represented. Like so many others my mind was absolutely blown away by what they […]

The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Tops the DEG’s “Watched at Home” Top 20

By Staff Reports Fan-favorite boxed sets rise on the DEG’s ‘Watched at Home Top 20’ list with the much anticipated 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray debuts of Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings Trilogy and The Hobbit, leading the charts at No. 1 and No. 7, respectively. Additional collectible sets include Harry Potter: Complete 8-film Collection (No. 2), The Office: Seasons 1-9 (No. 6), Friends: Seasons […]

Hasbro Teams up With Charlie “Rocket” Jabaley to Deliver Joy to Families Impacted By COVID-19

By Staff Reports Hasbro, Inc. announced plans to join forces with Charlie “Rocket” Jabaley and his “Dream Machine Tour” this holiday season, bringing positive experiences to communities that have been greatly impacted by this difficult and unprecedented year. The company is contributing $450,000 to Grammy and Emmy award-winning Charlie “Rocket” Jabaley, who will use the funds to deliver acts of […]

The Phantom Thieves Are Back in Action! Persona 5 Strikers Launches on February 23 for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Steam

By Staff Reports Persona 5 Strikers is coming to PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™ and Steam® on February 23! Digital and physical pre-orders will be available for all platforms on December 10th at 4PM PT. Persona 5 Strikerstakes players on an epic road trip with the Phantom Thieves, where they strike back against the corruption overwhelming cities across Japan. A summer vacation […]

Comic Book Review: Pantomime #2

By Rebecca Benson The gang of friends have gotten themselves into some serious trouble with the second issue of Mad Cave Studios’ Pantomime. They got into the dilemma together, and they will have to get out of it together.  In this issue, we see Haley and Max et al enter into their own hell. They now know to what extent […]

Comic Book Review: E-Ratic #1

By Nolan P. Smith Editor One of the biggest reasons I grew up a fan of Spider-Man was that he was a teenager that messed up. He was smart, yeah, but he was consistently bullied while trying to save the world daily. Well, Spider-Man grew up, and his problems changed. AWA’s latest series, E-Ratic, gives us a glimpse at a […]

Graphic Novel Review: Secrets of Camp Whatever

Review by Evelyn Benson Junior Reviewer Hi! My name is Evelyn Benson, a junior reviewer for Pastrami Nation. Today, I’ll be talking about “Secrets of Camp Whatever” from Oni-Lion Forge. The main character, Willow, finds herself in a new situation. She is hard-of-hearing, and her parents signed her up for camp. And boy, is she in for a surprise! From […]

Movie Review: Happiest Season

By Kevin Hoskinson In the new Hulu romantic comedy Happiest Season, Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis play Abbey and Harper, a young lesbian couple living in Pittsburg. Abbey hasn’t been a fan of Christmas since her parents died, so on a whim, Harper invites her to spend Christmas with her family. The catch: Harper explains to Abbey that her family […]

Oscar Isaac Cast As Solid Snake

By Kevin Hoskinson At this point, it’s more of a question of what world Oscar Isaac isn’t going to be a part of than which one he is going to do. He’s tackled the Star Wars universe with his role as Poe Dameron in the Disneyfied sequel trilogy, he’s taking on the role of Leto Atreides I in the reboot […]

Legendary Comics’ Special Print Edition of ACURSIAN Now on Sale

By Staff Reports Legendary Comics’ imaginative comic series ACURSIAN starring John Barrowman (“Doctor Who,” “Torchwood,” “Arrow”) is now available for the first time ever in hardcopy in bookstores and online retailers. Readers can now enjoy the complete epic saga and exhilarating final chapter of protagonist Charlie Stewart’s time-traveling adventures in this new special print edition. Rooted in Celtic lore, the […]

Popeye the Sailorman Posable Action Figures Announced by Boss Fight Studio

By Staff Reports Boss Fight Studio, creator of fan favorite action figures, announced today they had acquired the license to make action figures and collectibles of the iconic Popeye The Sailor comics and cartoons. The deal, brokered by FanGirl Consulting and Brand Management, with King Features Syndicate, is the latest in a great lineup of cult classic brands already in […]

MARVEL UNLOCKS EXCLUSIVE NEW WOLVERINE COMIC BY CHRIS CLAREMONT FOR ‘MARVEL MADE’ PARAGON COLLECTION

By Staff Reports Thanks to True Believers everywhere, the MARVEL MADE PARAGON COLLECTION: CHRIS CLAREMONT PREMIER BUNDLE has reached its goal to begin production! To celebrate this Marvel Made milestone, Marvel is now offering an exclusive brand-new Wolverine comic—at no extra cost—for new and existing pre-orders of the MARVEL MADE PARAGON COLLECTION from today until December 4! The MARVEL MADE […]

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin #1 Second Printing Shatters Expectations with 50K Print Run, Second Issue Hits Shelves in January

By Staff Reports With more than 37,000 current preorders and climbing, IDW is proud to announce that high anticipation for the second printing of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin #1 has necessitated a whopping 50,000-unit print run — the largest reprint quantity in the company’s history since their debut 20 years ago! Longtime TMNT readers and curious newcomers […]

Kevin Hoskinson Named Entertainment Editor for Pastrami Nation

By Nolan P. Smith Pastrami Nation is proud to announce the promotion of Kevin Hoskinson to Entertainment Editor. Hoskinson joined Pastrami Nation in 2015, and since then, has become a staple of the company. Having written countless reviews and articles, Hoskinson was also instrumental in orchestrating many of the amazing interviews you have seen throughout the years. He is also […]

Pastrami Nation and Apollo Restaurant Partner for “A Christmas Giveaway”

By Staff Reports (Victor Valley)—On December 15th, Pastrami Nation, a High Desert based pop culture website and podcast, and Apollo Restaurant are brightening the holidays with “A Christmas Giveaway”. Over 100 toys will be given away, as well as 10 lucky winners, who will receive a free turkey! The giveaway is free to enter, and can only be entered online […]

G4 Signs WWE Superstar Xavier Woods

By Staff Reports Tonight’s “A Very Special G4 Holiday Reunion Special,” broadcast on YouTube Live delivered big laughs, brought viewers back through many of the network’s most memorable moments, and introduced G4’s very first on-air talent announcement of WWE Superstar Xavier Woods. The special also kicked off Gravython, G4’s multiday charity drive, raising funds for a variety of community partners. […]

DC NATION Presents DC FUTURE STATE – Your Guide to DC’s Mammoth 2021 Kickoff

By Staff Reports This January, DC Future State is ready to blow the doors off of 2021! This two-month line-wide takeover will give fans a glimpse of the World’s Greatest Super Heroes, reimagined and reinvented for tales in possible futures from across the DC universe! These can’t-miss stories will be delivered by some of the most talented writers and artists […]

Six Flags Magic Mountain Brings Holiday Cheer During the Pandemic with Holiday at the Park

By Nolan P. Smith, Rebecca Benson and Evelyn Benson Photos by Nolan P. Smith and Rebecca Benson (Victor Valley)— Celebrating the holidays will be a challenge this year as we are still deep in the pandemic’s precautions. Social gatherings are not recommended, theme parks are closed- it seems like the year’s holiday cheer would go dim. Thanks to Six Flags […]

Geoff Johns and Gary Frank Return to Batman: Earth One

By Staff Reports After stirring up the imaginations of Bat-fans the world over with his critically acclaimed DC Black Label series, Batman: Three Jokers, Geoff Johns is returning to his first series of standalone Batman graphic novels, Batman: Earth One. In June 2021, Johns will once again join with artist Gary Frank for the third volume of DC’s New York Times bestselling Batman: […]

THE BOYS: This is Going to Hurt Kickstarter is LIVE!

By Staff Reports They’ve crushed comics, they’ve conquered streaming, and now, The Boys will dominate the dinner table in an all-new tabletop game!  The Boys: This is Going to Hurt finds you and your closest friends trying to save the world from The Homelander… and each other! The Boys, created by Eisner Award-winning writer Garth Ennis and legendary artist Darick […]