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October 20th, 2009, 3:05 pm by Jayson Peters
Just as back in April, Fry’s Food Stores is sponsoring free general admission this weekend (Oct. 24-26) at the Arizona Science Center.
 Special discounted pricing will be offered on four of the Center’s ticketed experiences, including shows in the Dorrance Planetarium, movies in the IMAX Theater, a ride across the Evans Family SkyCycle and entrance into ROBOTS: The Interactive Exhibition.
The science center is also hosting a variety of hands-on demonstrations and activities throughout the weekend that include “Stomach This! A Digestion Demonstration,” “Elephants Toothpaste,” “Super Taster,” “Combustion,” “Static Electricity,” “Seeing Inside the Eye” and more.
In addition to free admission, guests will be able to try free samples of Fry’s products 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
But be on your best behavior — or not — because recruiters from the TV reality show Supernanny will be on site each day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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September 28th, 2009, 4:13 pm by Jayson Peters
 A couple of events coming to the Valley next month will help to usher in the release of DK Publishing’s LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary, due out Monday, Oct. 5.
The LEGO Store at Chandler Fashion Center will be invaded by Imperial stormtroopers for its event, 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 10. In addition, there will be giveaways of Star Wars-related LEGO toys.
The same day and time, Barnes & Noble at Desert Ridge Marketplace, 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix, will hold a costume contest, LEGO building activities, games raffles and more.
If you’re in another geographical area, check the book’s official site to find a similar event near you.
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Posted in: Books • Chandler • Collecting • Events • LEGO • Star Wars • Phoenix | 1 Comment »
September 6th, 2009, 10:08 pm by Jayson Peters
The Yellow Brick Road never looked so yellow and bricky.
The film adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s Wizard of Oz is turning 70, and to celebrate the occasion a remastered, high-def version has been prepared for a national theater tour. Turner Classic Movies host and film historian Robert Osborne recorded an introduction for the movie, which will be screened Sept. 23 at several Valley theaters. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in: Blu-ray • DVDs • Events • Mesa • Movies • Sci-Fi & Fantasy • Scottsdale • L. Frank Baum • Phoenix • The Wizard of Oz | Post a Comment »
September 3rd, 2009, 11:15 pm by Jayson Peters
 Jonathan Frakes (Wikimedia Commons) UPDATED with Jim Steranko and Jamal Igle.
Phoenix Comicon organizers announced the first round of celebrity guests for Phoenix Comicon 2010 on Thursday at an event that also showed off the con’s new digs at the Phoenix Convention Center.
I didn’t make it down there, but here are the highlights from Twitter. More official announcements should come Friday on the official convention Web site.
Star Trek: The Next Generation star Jonathan Frakes (Cmdr. Will Riker) and his wife, Genie Francis (Laura of “Luke and Laura” fame from General Hospital), will attend. Read the rest of this entry »
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August 30th, 2009, 2:35 pm by Jayson Peters
UPDATED here Sept. 3-4.
The Phoenix Comicon crew will host a meet-and-greet 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at the Hyatt Regency’s Sundance Room, where organizers will make their first guest announcements for the 2010 event and attempt to fill open volunteer staff positions. This will be followed at 7 p.m. by a walkthrough of the Phoenix Convention Center, the con’s new venue.
Attendees have to pre-register to be eligible for fabulous door prizes.
Through 2009 the con was at the Mesa Convention Center, but organizers and guests wanted bigger digs.
Phoenix Comicon 2010 will be May 27-30 at the Phoenix Convention Center.
See also: Nerdvana’s local convention calendar
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August 3rd, 2009, 4:48 pm by Jayson Peters
After years of selling people’s unwanted stuff, Bookmans Entertainment Exchange is adding something new. Literally.
 Photo: Bookmans Flickr page The Arizona chain of used bookstores is now offering factory-sealed video games for the Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Nintendo DS at all six of its locations.
Titles mentioned in the announcement include Little Big Planet, Ghostbusters and Lego Battles, but that’s just a sampling. They’ll still have plenty of used inventory to choose from, if you’re looking for a deal.
Bookmans offers trade credit and cash for in-demand books, games, movies, music and collectibles.
They have Valley stores at Country Club Drive and Southern Avenue in Mesa and Northern and 19th avenues in Phoenix, plus three locations in Tucson and one in Flagstaff.
The Mesa store is undergoing a renovation (see photo) that will include a cafe when it’s done, but remains open for business during construction.
Posted in: Business • Gaming • Mesa • Nintendo • PlayStation 3 • Xbox 360 • Bookmans • Phoenix | 1 Comment »
July 24th, 2009, 12:01 am by Jayson Peters
San Diego Comic-Con may be all the rage right now, but the Valley is known for its robust convention schedule as well. Here are some highlights of upcoming events:
North American Discworld Convention
A U.K. tradition comes to America with the first North American Discworld Convention Sept. 4-7 at the Tempe Mission Palms Hotel, 60 E. Fifth St.. This event celebrates the long-running series of satirical fantasy novels by British author Terry Pratchett, who will be the guest of honor. The guest list also includes novelist Diane Duane.
Memberships are $30-$90, $45 ages 6-11 and children 5 and younger get in free.
Information: http://www.nadwcon.org
DarkCon
The Dark Ones will gather Jan. 14-17, 2010 at the Grace Inn at Ahwatukee, 10831 S 51st St., Phoenix.
Announced guests for this convention include: Martin Klebba, a little person who has appeared in the Pirates of the Caribbean films and various episodes of Scrubs, and in 2011 will star as 4-foot-tall vampire hunter Apollo Thorne in an adventure-horror flick of the same name; and John Wick, an author and game designer behind games for White Wolf and Upper Deck.
Programming includes A Mad Hatter’s Tea Party (Victorian or Edwardian costumes a must), Wild Wild West Poker Tournament, games, workshops, demos, and art show and more. Registration is $40 in advance or $5 more at the door.
Information: http://www.darkcon.org
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July 6th, 2009, 11:29 pm by Jayson Peters
 You can celebrate Legoland’s 10th birthday this month without loading up the family and driving to Carlsbad, Calif.
The Arizona Science Center is hosting a model building competition July 15 and showing off what they’re calling the world’s largest Lego birthday cake. It’s nearly 10 feet tall, made of more than 100,000 bricks and features miniature replicas of some of Legoland California’s most popular attractions.
The competition is judged in three age categories: 9 and younger, 10 to 15 and 16 and older. Guests of Arizona Science Center are welcome to build their birthday-themed model anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., with a winner from each category to be announced at 4 p.m.
Winners will reportedly receive a prize package valued at more than $300 that includes Lego play materials, a two-day family four-pack of Park Hopper tickets to both Legoland California and Sea Life Aquarium and one-night accommodations.
The science center is at 600 E. Washington St. in downtown Phoenix.
See also:
LEGO, Disney in deal for ‘Toy Story,’ ‘Cars,’ ‘Prince of Persia’ kits
BrickArms brings modern warfare to LEGO world
Happy 50th birthday, LEGO!
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June 30th, 2009, 12:49 pm by Jayson Peters
 A bestselling author and award-winning science journalist will give a free lecture Friday night, July 3, at the Arizona Science Center in Phoenix.
David Ewing Duncan will present “Experimental Man: What One Man’s Body Reveals About His Future, Your Health and Oour Toxic World” at Adults’ Night Out, a free event for anyone 18 and older. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with Duncan’s presentation at 7 p.m. and a showing of Sharks 3D in the IMAX Theater at 8:15 p.m. (regular IMAX fees apply).
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June 22nd, 2009, 11:22 am by Jayson Peters
They’re not really teenage anymore, right? But they’re still young at heart.
The Arizona Science Center will come out of its shell on Saturday to welcome the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and their Party Bus full of video game stations and ice cream bars. The raucus reptiles are shell-ebrating their 25th birthday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in downtown Phoenix. The event is free and open to the public. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in: Comics • Events • Free stuff • Gaming • LEGO • Manga • Nintendo • Toons • Arizona Science Center • martial arts • Mesa • Phoenix • TMNT | Post a Comment »
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