Category: Geek News
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Mike Mignola, Greg Capullo, and Neal Adams Join PHXCC 2013
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Phoenix Comicon is proud to announce Mike Mignola, Greg Capullo, and Neal Adams will be attending Comicon 2013. “Phoenix Comicon has always sought to bring the best talent possible to the valley and this year is no exception. Mike Mignola, Greg Capullo, and Neal Adams are institutions in…
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Amanda Tapping Joins Phoenix Comicon 2013
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Phoenix Comicon is proud to announce Amanda Tapping will be attending Comicon 2013. Born in England, raised in Canada and dubbed the Grand Empress of Sci-fi by her legion of loyal fans, Amanda is one of the most recognized actors working in television today. Tapping played Samantha…
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Andrew Hussie and Vic Mignogna Join PHXCC 2013
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Phoenix Comicon is proud to announce Andrew Hussie and Vic Mignogna will be attending Comicon 2013. Andrew Hussie is the creator of MSPaintAdventures.com; A popular web comic site. His most notable comic is Homestuck. Over the last few years Homestuck has become one of the largest webcomics; with…
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Babylon 5 comes to Phoenix Comicon 2013
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Let the guest announcements begin! Phoenix Comicon is proud to begin our guest announcements for 2013 with the creator J. Michael Straczynski and principal cast members of Babylon 5. “We couldn’t be more excited to have Mr. Straczynski and the rest of the cast joining us this year.…
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Phoenix Comicon Film Festival 2013
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE The Phoenix Comicon Film Festival is back for 2013 and is now accepting entries. The Film Festival accepts films of any length (from shorts to feature length), type (documentary, fan film, narrative, web series, etc.), and almost any genre(science fiction, steampunk, horror, fantasy, etc.). The Phoenix Comicon…
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Disney Buys Lucasfilm – Geeks Corner Reports
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Geeks Corner presents a new series where they comment on major news events in the Disney and Geek world. In this premiere episode; Mr. DAPs, Johnny 5, and Murray the Bellhop talk about The Walt Disney Company purchasing Lucasfilm from George Lucas and all the implications of…
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eFX Inc. Releases First Marvel “The Avengers” Collectibles
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE The Avengers assemble today on DVD and Blu-ray, and eFX Inc. is excited to be releasing the first in its long-awaited series of Marvel superhero collectibles! Today at efxcollectibles.com, eFX begins releasing its Captain America posters and trading cards — exact replicas of those seen on screen in Captain America: The…
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Space Shuttle Endeavour Soars Over Disneyland Resort
Thousands of guests crowded into Disneyland today to view the Space Shuttle Endeavour as it made its final flight to its new home at the California Science Center. The shuttle flew on the back of a specially outfitted Boeing 747. Endeavour flew over the Disneyland Resort above Disney California Adventure just before 12:30 PM. It…
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Brian Culbertson and the 2012 Disneyland All-American College Band Blow Away Hollywood Backlots
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Yesterday, the 2012 Disneyland All-American College Band, under the direction of Dr. Ron McCurdy, was led by guest clinician and Award winning R&B musician and Smooth Jazz multi-instrumentalist Brian Culbertson. Culbertson, has a long relationship with music starting piano at age of 8. He continued to excel in…
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Click’s Comic Con Survival Guide & Survival Kit Giveaway!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Welcome to the Dork Side! It’s 2012, and since the world hasn’t ended (yet) it is time once again to head to San Diego Comic-Con armed with the all-new and improved Click Communications Comic-Con Survival Guide! You can download your copy here: http://bit.ly/ClickSurvivalGuide2012. This guide began as a…
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ANOVOS Launches Battlestar Galactica Limited Edition Fine Art Lithos with Dave Dorman Original Art at San Diego Comic-Con
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE SAN DIEGO – (July 5, 2012) – Dave Dorman, one of the world’s foremost science-fiction artists, is joining up with the Colonial Fleet as ANOVOS Productions, licensed by NBCUniversal Television Consumer Products, introduces Dorman’s first-ever Battlestar Galactica paintings during San Diego Comic-Con International. Dorman’s first Battlestar Galactica fine-art print, in his famed…
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Drew Goddard to Receive Special Filmmakers Showcase Award at the 38th Annual Saturn Awards
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Cabin in the Woods Director Joins Frank Oz, Robert Kirkman, James Remar and The Simpsons in Special Honors LOS ANGELES – June 19, 2012 – Filmmaker Drew Goddard will receive the Filmmakers Showcase Award at the 38th Annual Saturn Awards on July 26, the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror…
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Frank Oz, Robert Kirkman, James Remar and TV’s Ever-Popular The Simpsons to be Honored July 26 at 38th Annual Saturn Awards
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE The Only Awards for the Best in Genre Entertainment Will Present Special Achievement Awards to Industry Greats LOS ANGELES – June 6, 2012 – The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films will bestow its top honorary achievement awards on renowned director Frank Oz, Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman and…
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Celebrate 50 Years of 007 With The Explosive Golden Anniversary Blu-Ray Collection
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LOADED WITH EXTRAS, THE DEFINITIVE JAMES BOND COLLECTION ARRIVES THIS SEPTEMBER FEATURING ALL 22 FILMS TOGETHER ON BLU-RAY FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER Includes Videoblogs Filmed on the Set of SKYFALL For a Behind-The-Scenes Look at the Latest Film with Cast & Crew Interviews Announcement Coincides…
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Free Comic Book Day Invades the Valley this Saturday
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Comic book enthusiasts take over local comic book shops in this year’s worldwide event. Phoenix – This Saturday May 5, 2012 is Free Comic Book Day. Free Comic Book Day is a one-day event that occurs on the first Saturday in May each year where participating comic book…
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Star Trek Captains Shatner and Stewart lead Phoenix Comicon Guest List
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Phoenix Comicon boldly goes where it has never gone before with its largest and most diverse guest line up Phoenix – With the presentation of the Phoenix Comicon guest list, they have “made it so” in their quest to be the signature pop culture convention of the southwest.…
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Inaugural Screen Writing Competition comes to Phoenix Comicon
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE An Exciting Opportunity for Arizona Writers To celebrate the rich film and geek communities in the valley and throughout Arizona, the inaugural Phoenix Comicon screenwriting competition will focus on Arizona writers. Submissions are being accepted until March 31st 2012, judging will begin shortly after the deadline. “This is…
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Time is Running Out to Enter the Phoenix Comicon 2012 Film Challenge
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Entries Accepted Until March 31st 2012 The 2012 Phoenix Comicon Film challenge is looking for entries. This year they invite one and all to submit to the Film Festival and to the Film Challenge. Have a chance for your film to air at the convention in front of…
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Phoenix Comicon is Kicking Off 2012 With a Bang
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Phoenix Comicon invites you to join them on February 2nd for their annual kick off event. The event starts at 7pm at the Phoenix Convention Center, north building room 120D. This is the first major event leading up to the convention in May of 2012 and it promises…