Yes, I know Fan Fest was just a week ago, but there were some updates to the process for the Phoenix Comicon family of events that you should anticipate as Phoenix's biggest Con weekend starts to take shape. May 24-27 is the weekend, Memorial Day. For one thing, keep an eye on the updated guest list, because they've already announced Bautista, Michael Rooker and Sean Gunn as a Guardians of the Galaxy deal. I think it's
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Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest Preview 2017
Guess what, Geek Tribe? It's time for Phoenix Fan Fest again, brought to you by your friends at Phoenix Comicon, and Square Egg Entertainment. This year's show is being promoted as, "A Celebration of Comics, Creators and Collectibles!" The "Collectibles" portion seems to be highlighted in 2017, and the mid-November date makes it a great place to do your holiday shopping. THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW: WEBSITE: Fan Fest! DATES: Saturday, November 11th and Sunday, November 12th, 2017 ** PLEASE NOTE**
First Official Press Release for Phoenix Comicon 2014
Here is the first official press release for Phoenix Comicon 2014, coming to the Phoenix Convention Center and Hyatt Regency in Downtown Phoenix on June 5-8, 2014: Adam Beechen, Paige Braddock, Joe Corroney, Phil Hester, Brian and Kristy Miller, Todd Nauck, Brian Pulido and Andy Runton to Join PHXCC 2014 Phoenix Comicon is proud to announce that comic book artists Adam Beechen, Paige Braddock, Joe Corroney, Phil Hester, Brian and Kristy Miller, Todd Nauck, Brian Pulido and
Renee Meredith – Self-Taught Mixed Media Artist
Renee Meredith has a full time job, however, next weekend she is making her first professional appearance as an artist at Jack O’Con in Albuquerque, NM. Renee has always had a love for painting and decided in June it was time to refine her art skills. She has a great sense of style in her art. Her attention to detail and sensitivity to line and color gives her an edge. In addition to having a booth at
Rapture Horror Expo Wrap-Up!
Anyone with any type of interest/appreciation in the horror genre should have been at the Rapture Horror Expo this past weekend! The most amazing thing about the expo had to be the way it was set up. After walking through the main exhibition area and turning one last corner, I stumbled upon all of the special guests! To my shock they were all right there, completely accessible from the get go. Most conventions do a
Super Laundry Bag aka Nancy Rose
No mission is too small for this real life superhero! One moment she could be making a salad in the produce department, the next hunting down a poltergeist that just smashed a few bottles in the back room. Nancy Rose DiStefano, aka Super Laundry Bag, appeared on the Comic Con scene in 2010. SLB has almost 200 webisodes on YouTube. Her latest character, Fluffy Bear, just won the Best Original Skit award at Saboten Con
Rapture Horror Expo!
By Elizabeth Wednesday October 2nd, 2013 Come out of the shadows and check out this weekend's RAPTURE HORROR EXPO! When and where: Tempe, AZ Doubletree Resort October 5th and 6th . Saturday 10-8, Sunday 10-7 Screening room will be open late on Saturday There are so many amazing things taking place at RHE this weekend; it very well could be the greatest and spookiest time of your life! Such things include: - The opportunity to meet and greet some legends of horror such
Salt Lake Comic-Con proves that Utahns know how to party!
Thirty thousand. That's an approximation of how many people are gathered in Salt Lake City to participate in their first annual Comic-Con. Speaking as a frequent traveler of the Utah area, this is simultaneously the most baffling and delightful geek happening to ever come from the state. From the moment it was announced to this day, my friends and I have whispered to ourselves, "Are you positive it's true? Absolutely positive?" But there's no denying this
Saboten Con 2013 Preview
Can you believe it's been six years!? Neither can Phoenix’s largest anime convention, Saboten Con! So, celebrating 6 conventions past, this year they are pulling out all the stops, new events, big name guests, raves, and parties galore for you to enjoy. Taking advantage of the Labor Day Weekend, Saboten Con will be Saturday, August 31st running through Monday, September 2nd. Located at the Renaissance Hotel in Glendale Arizona, right in the middle of the
“LANTERN CITY” Creators To Appear at Comic Con for the Release of the Illustrated Novel “RISE”
LOS ANGELES – July 11, 2013 – The creators and writer of the developing Steampunk-themed television series, Lantern City and the soon-to-be-released illustrated novel “RISE: A Lantern City Illustrated Novel”, will be panel guests and appear at this year’s Comic-Con International: San Diego from Thursday, July 18 through Saturday, July 20. The team, consisting of Bruce Boxleitner, Trevor Crafts and Matthew James Daley, will be selling exclusive series and novel merchandise, and will be signing
