There’s a new teaser trailer online for “Miracle Day,” the upcoming fourth season of Doctor Who’s anagrammatical spinoff Torchwood. It...
April 2011
The first Saturday in May is approaching, and you now what that means: Cinco de Mayo indigestion? Probably … but it also means it’s time again for...
We’re edging closer — slowly — to July 15, when Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 will be released in theaters and J.K...
C'mon: Would it even BE Phoenix Comicon anymore without Wil Wheaton?
Want to see all three Lord of the Rings movies in theaters again? How about the extended version of each movie on the big screen, for the first time? You may...
The list of presentations for the Ignite Phoenix #10 event May 20 in Scottsdale starts off with an intriguing title: “Beyond Dungeons and Dragons: Pen...
Disney may be in the process of moving its comic book business back in-house to live under its Marvel banner. A recent lack of Diamond Previews listings for...
A few thoughts on “The Impossible Astronaut,” Saturday’s season premiere of Doctor Who on BBC America: They’re doing something a bit...
It’s been a sad week for 'Doctor Who' fans, with the passing of longtime co-star Elisabeth Sladen as the week opened– and that coming so soon after the death...
A limited-run web comedy series coming this summer will head where Star Trek never dared to go: Off the record. “These are the voyages that don’t...
The web is awash with tearful tributes to Doctor Who actress Elisabeth Sladen, who died Monday at the age of 63. Here are but a couple — a video report...
From the brain of Ziggy Marley comes a herbatological hero, Marijuanaman, hitting stores today (April 20), appropriately enough. But the five-time Grammy...
I never wanted to see these words, much less type them: Elisabeth Sladen, the former Doctor Who co-star who went on many years later to star in her own spin...
Warner Bros. today confirmed the rumors circulating through Gotham City. Academy Award winner Marion Cotillard and Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s roles for The...
It’s over, folks. MGM has announced there will be no movie continuation of Stargate Universe … or SG-1. Or Atlantis. (Airlock Alpha) Speaking of...
CopperCon, the science fiction convention planned for Sept. 2-5 at Avondale’s Hilton Garden Inn, will hold a charity auction to benefit the Literacy...
Japan, land of the most amazing androids and AI on Earth, is turning to American robots to help work on nuclear reactor units damaged in last month’s...
Coming up this week are a couple of signings with authors you should get to know at The Poisoned Pen bookstore in Scottsdale: First up on Tuesday, April 19, is...
The producers of the upcoming DVD editions of some of Sylvester McCoy’s episodes of Doctor Who are holding a contest on Twitter to get fan commentary for...
Not only the best film in the franchise, but one of the best films of the year.
Hat tip to Atomic Comics!
Nintendo is going to launch the successor to its Wii gaming console this year at the E3 show and launch it next year. Expect it to be more powerful than the...
Before you head to the theatres this weekend, check out some of last week's new releases...
Spoilers! Watch two great clips from the April 23 season premiere of Doctor Who. (Zap2It) A Shakespearean retelling of Terminator 2: Judgment Day? Yes, please...
If you’ve been to a Disney park lately, you know they have this cute little Jedi Academy thing where kids get to learn the ways of the Force and...
Helping my child transform a solid block of wood into a race car for this past weekend’s Cub Scout pinewood derby, one thing became clear about the time I...
Houston, we have a problem: Mothballed space shuttles are going to Florida, California, Washington, D.C., and New York City. (KHOU) Journalist Andrew Smith...
Chandler’s library is planning a comic-book, gaming and sci-fi convention for teens later this month. Called LibCon, the free event will be 9:30 a.m. to...
Here is Nintendo's lineup of games releasing in the next three months, most notably 'The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D With Master Quest,' 'Mystery Case...
Fifty years ago today — April 12 — Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human being to journey into outer space. Google marks the...
A rare Superman comic stolen from Nicolas Cage more than 10 years ago has been found. (Associated Press) Grammy Awards categories now formally recognize video...
I got detained at the office Friday night, so I wasn’t able to make it to downtown Mesa’s “Sci-Fi Friday” edition of its monthly Second...
Every episode from every incarnation of the Star Trek TV series (plural) will soon stream on Netflix. (Geekosystem) The U.S. Navy has a working ship-to-ship...
Real Snail Mail gives a snarky meme a whole new meaning. (Bit Rebels) Who doesn’t want a TARDIS? Seriously? Print and make your own papercraft...
The stars of Doctor Who signed copies of their Series 5 DVD at a New York City Barnes & Noble, ahead of the Series 6 premiere April 23 on BBC America. Man...
Video Games Live was an awesome way to spend a Thursday night in Mesa — you can read my recap here. The crowd was pumped, the performers were totally...
Arizona’s science fiction and fantasy convention LepreCon 37 is just a month away, May 6-8 at the Tempe Mission Palms. Guests of honor include artist...
Second Fridays are usually a special affair in downtown Mesa these days, but today promises to be more out-of-this-world than ever before with the theme...
Gotham City Comics & Coffee, which opened late last year, is holding its official grand-opening celebration 6 p.m. to midnight today — Friday, April...
Where else can you see an irate elf drop-kick an annoying fairy, and hear some of the best music from your favorite video games, all in one night? That’s...
The Forbes Fictional 15 wealthiest characters list is out. Let’s just say life is like an aeroplane… (Forbes) The title of Big Finish...
The hitchhiking ghosts at the end of Disney World’s Haunted Mansion ride have gone digital and interactive. (Geekosystem) Karen Gillan, aka Amy Pond from...
There’s something familiar about this Volkswagen Beetle concept car…
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With Video Games Live less than a day away, you’ve either won tickets from me or bought your own and now you’re looking for places to eat and...
The Star Trek 45th Anniversary Celebration Convention is this weekend at Phoenix’s Sheraton Crescent Hotel. While it features actors from most eras of...
Family Guy is getting its own comic book series. Giggity giggity! (The Associated Press) Google was successfully sued for libel over its autocomplete search...
Here's the second part of my interview with Video Games Live creator Tommy Tallarico.
Local horror and fantasy author Adam Niswander has had to bow out of this year’s CopperCon, scheduled for Sept. 2-5 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Avondale...
We’ve got a new promo image for the upcoming sixth season of Doctor Who — and a behind-the-scenes video from BBC America about the season premiere...
Atomic Comics is trying something new at its Mesa store: Every Friday night from 6 to 8 p.m. is Doctor Who night. You can come in to watch DVDs of the long...
The 2011 Copper Wing Awards were presented Sunday to cap off the 11th annual Phoenix Film Festival at the Harkins Scottsdale 101. Here are the winners from the...
That was fast: Steve Rogers will once again be Captain America. (Associated Press) Will Smith and his Karate Kid son Jaden are reuniting for an as-yet-untitled...
From East Valley Tribune entertainment writer Mandy Zajac: Brandon Mull, author of the New York Times’ bestselling Fablehaven series for young readers...
It wasn’t just the Green Lantern footage wowing crowds at WonderCon this weekend — Cartoon Network unveiled its full trailer for their upcoming...
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The description of the first volume of Doctor Who’s sixth season on DVD sheds some light on the mysteries waiting to unfold at last. (DoctorWhoNews.Net)...
Footage from this summer’s surefire superhero hit Green Lantern wowed the crowd at WonderCon this weekend in San Francisco — and here’s what...
William Ly, a 14-year-old boy from Gilbert, emerged as champion from the Play! Pokémon Trading Card Game State (TCG) Tournament in Mesa on March 19. After a...
Jason Momoa says there’s already a sequel in the works to his upcoming remake of Conan the Barbarian. (Den of Geek) The Alwun House in Phoenix is hosting...
Earlier this week the BBC released a teaser trailer for the new season of Doctor Who. Now BBC America, which will premiere the new series on April 23, has...
Laura Hamilton! Reach me through the contact page to get details about claiming your two tickets to Video Games Live, 7:30 p.m. April 7 at the Mesa Arts Center.
Tonight’s episode of Batman: The Brave and the Bold will veer into April Fool’s Day territory with “Bat-Mite Presents: Batman’s...