Tag: Phoenix
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The Coffee Builders to Host Disney Legend Bob Gurr in Phoenix
The restaurant and design studio, The Coffee Builders and Porter Barn Wood are co-hosting the iconic theme park designer and one of the original Disney Imagineers, Bob Gurr, for a one-day-only seminar series. Gurr is a living theme park legend whom Walt Disney personally hired to design attraction vehicles for beloved rides including Disneyland’s Monorail,…
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What Does Disney’s Fox Acquisition Mean For Marvel Films?
It has been a big deal this week that Disney has acquired 21st Century Fox. With it means that the last of the Marvel franchises are able to be in the Marvel Studios house. But, what does that really mean for the future of Marvel movies? Marvel Characters We’re Talking About Which Marvel characters are…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 11/20 – 11/24/17 Featuring Captain America and Wolverine
Captain America: Back On Ice…The Answer Will Shock You! Coming this February! New York, NY—November 21, 2017—Once, he was a man out of time…and now he’s about to re-live that moment all over again. Following the shocking ending of CAPTAIN AMERICA #697, Steve Rogers is back on ice in CAPTAIN AMERICA #698, and it’s…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 10/30 – 11/3/17 Featuring the Return of Jean Grey
Jean Grey is coming back and there’s a sale in her honor. And, Marvel Unlimited has announced what is coming to the app for the month of November. Celebrate Jean Grey With Specially Priced TRUE BELIEVERS: PHOENIX Comics! Ten $1 Comics Starring One of X-Men’s Most Beloved Mutants! New York, NY—November 1, 2017—The celebration…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 10/9 – 10/13/17 Featuring Excalibur
A lot has followed the New York Comic Con. But, a highlight is the return of the Excalibur team for their anniversary. It was an X-Men spin-off series that took place in Europe (mostly) and brought some now popular characters much more to the forefront. Another big announcement is the formal return of Phoenix/Jean Grey…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 7/10 – 7/14/17 Featuring More Marvel Legacy
MARVEL LEGACY Unveils New Series: MAKE MINE MARVEL! New York, NY—July 10, 2017—This fall, a new day will shine on the Marvel Universe with your favorite heroes, your favorite creators…where every story is an event! Today, Marvel is excited to announce the following creative teams and Legacy titles: AVENGERS #672: WORLDS COLLIDE PART 1 Written…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 11/28 – 12/2/16 Featuring X-Men
In this rather big news digest of Marvel Comics there’s some looks at upcoming new X-Men books. Civil War 2 is coming to an end. The US Avengers are getting ready to premier. Deadpool the Duck, Rocket Raccoon and Monsters Unleashed round out the rest of the upcoming series news. Marvel Unlimited has some comics…
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Phoenix Fan Fest 2016 Passes Now on Sale!
Phoenix Fan Fest passes are now on sale! Come celebrate your fandom this October 22nd & 23rd in Downtown Phoenix! After two successful years in the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ, Phoenix Fan Fest has decided to move downtown to take over the second and third floors of the North Building in the Phoenix Convention Center.…
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Karen Gillan Coming to Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest
Doctor Who and Guardians of the Galaxy fans will want to be in Phoenix this December when Karen Gillan will be at the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest. The event will take place December 4-6, 2015 at The University of Phoenix Stadium. Gillan portrayed Amy Pond, one of the Eleventh Doctor’s companions, in Doctor Who. She…
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Top Chefs Come Together For The 11th Annual Phoenix Cooks!
iHeartMedia Phoenix will celebrate the end of summer with the most anticipated culinary event of the season, the 11th Annual Phoenix Cooks. Cool off this Labor Day at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa and enjoy amazing food and drink on Saturday, September 5, 2015. Phoenix Cooks will bring top Chefs from around the Valley…
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Phoenix Comicon 2015 Recap
Greetings Geeks and Geekettes! It has been a week since Phoenix Comicon concluded and I really do feel it took me that long to process the event and recover. Having spoken to several people who attended Phoenix Comicon this year, the vibe definitely felt different. The layout was different, several attendee favorites were not present,…
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Eat Well: Spring Arizona Restaurant Week Returns May 15-25
Spring Arizona Restaurant Week (ARW), held May 15-25 will be a prime opportunity to check out hot new restaurants or rediscover old favorites. During the Spring edition of ARW, over 100 Phoenix restaurants will offer a selection of chef-curated, specialty menus priced at $33 or $44 per person, excluding beverages, tax and gratuity unless otherwise…
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Refresh Glass: Upcycling at its Finest
Happy Earth Day Foodies! I wanted to write a blog that was food based, topical and not preachy. There is so much negativity floating around the culinary world in regards to sustainability, GMOs, etc. I decided that I wanted to write about something positive and recently at Devoured Phoenix, Mister and I received some amazing…
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Culinary Cameo- Chef Nobuo Fukuda
Greetings Foodies! Welcome to Culinary Cameos! This week we are featuring James Beard award winning chef Nobuo Fukuda owner of Nobuo at Teeter House. I met Chef Fukuda at Check, Please! Arizona Festival and was instantly drawn to his charismatic yet humble demeanor. My love of Japanese food also increased my desire to speak with…
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The Great Arizona Picnic Shows Why The Phoenix Food Scene is Great!
Greetings Foodies! The Scottsdale Culinary Festival wrapped up this weekend! As I mentioned in my recap of the Wine and Chocolate Event, this year they celebrated their 37th anniversary, which makes it the longest running event of its type in the nation. The Festival hosted over 35,000 guests, 20 events, 100 restaurants, dozens of top…
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Decadent Delights Wow at Scottsdale Culinary Festival’s Wine and Chocolate Event
Greetings Foodies! The Scottsdale Culinary Festival has begun! This year they are celebrating their 37th anniversary, which makes it the longest running event of its type in the nation. The Festival hosts over 35,000 guests, 20 events, 100 restaurants, dozens of top chefs and countless fine wine and spirit selections. The six day festival offers…
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Alyson Hannigan and Alexis Denisof join Phoenix Comicon 2015 in their First Appearance Together
Phoenix Comicon will host Alyson Hannigan and Alexis Denisof in a rare appearance together in what is likely the only US pop-culture and comic book convention appearance for 2015. The seasoned actress is probably best known to sci-fi fans for her portrayal of Willow Rosenberg on Joss Whedon’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the spinoff…
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Phoenix Comicon 2015 Welcomes First Guests
Phoenix Comicon 2015 is proud to announce their first guests for this year’s event. Summer Glau, Edward James Olmos, Billy Tucci, Mike Zeck, Lou Ferrigno, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Marv Wolfman and many more are slated to attend the 2015 Comicon in downtown Phoenix, Arizona from May 28-31, 2015. Full event passes are only $70 until March…
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Colin Baker and Paul McGann to Attend Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest
Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest Welcomes Two Doctors Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest is excited to welcome two actors who have portrayed the Doctor: Colin Baker and Paul McGann. “We are very excited to celebrate more than 50 years of science fiction excellence with these incredible actors,” says Convention Director Matt Solberg. “We are also honored by…
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Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest Announces First Guest- Actor David Ramsey From “Arrow”
PHOENIX COMICON FAN FEST ANNOUNCES FIRST GUEST Actor David Ramsey From “Arrow” Attends December Event Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest is excited announce our first guest: actor David Ramsey, currently known for playing John Diggle on the CW superhero series “Arrow.” David has an extensive film and television career. Some of his appearances include portraying Pastor…
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Phoenix Comicon Introduces Fan Fest Event
PHOENIX COMICON INTRODUCES FAN FEST EVENT Second event to be held in Glendale on Dec. 12-14, 2014 Phoenix Comicon is introducing a second event to be held at the University of Phoenix Glendale Stadium on December 12-14, 2014: Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest. The new show will focused on creators, artists, actors, costumers and exhibitors to…
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Phoenix Comicon 2014 Photo Recap
Greetings Geeks and Geekettes! Phoenix Comicon has once again come and gone. As usual it was a ton of fun and while due to scheduling I didn’t get to hit as many panels as I would have liked but I did grab some great pictures and even snuck in a few of my first time…
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X-Men: Battle of the Atom Begins!
From the preview of this next chapter of Battle of the Atom, this is definitely a game changer for the X-Men. The past, present, and future collide, and it’s clear that the original X-Men need to return to their original timeline. First they go to a possible future where friendships seem to have been marred,…
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Wil Wheaton Joins PHXCC 2013
Phoenix Comicon is proud to announce that actor Wil Wheaton will be attending Comicon 2013. “We are very excited to welcome back Wil Wheaton to Phoenix Comicon for the sixth time,” says Marketing Director Jillian Squires. “Each time is better than the last.” Wil Wheaton is an American actor best known for his work on the…