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5 hours ago
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Phoenix Fan Fusion schedule: How to see Hayden Christensen and all the huge stars
There is a lot to get excited about when it comes to Phoenix Fan Fusion 2025, the annual comic con and pop culture celebration. Taking place Friday through Sunday, June 6-8, at the Phoenix Convention Center downtown, Fan Fusion is an outpouring of geek culture no matter whether you call the Shire, the T.A.R.D.I.S or a spaceship your home. Perhaps the most exciting part of Phoenix Fan Fusion is the celebrity guests and this year is one for the history books, with big names like Hayden Christensen, Marisa Tomei, Elijah Wood, Rainn Wilson, Katey Sagal, Manny Jacinto and many more. Here are the biggest celebrity guests coming to Phoenix Fan Fusion 2025. Hayden Christensen is best known for playing Anakin Skywalker, The Chosen One meant to bring peace and balance to the Star Wars galaxy but who ultimately fell to the Dark Side and became the iconic villain Darth Vader. He recently reprised his role in the Disney+ television series "Ahsoka" and "Obi-Wan Kenobi." Christensen will be at Fan Fusion all weekend. Special packages, autographs and photo ops will be available. Check the website for pricing. Looks like the entire Shire, plus some, will be at Phoenix Fan Fusion 2025. Frodo actor Elijah Wood, Samwise actor Sean Astin, Merry actor Dominic Monaghan, Pippin actor Billy Boyd and Gimli actor John Rhys-Davies will all be in attendance. Wood's autograph is $100 and a photo op is $100; he will be there June 6-7. Astin's, Monaghan's and Boyd's autographs are $80 each and photo ops are $100 each. Astin will attend June 6; Monaghan and Boyd will be there June 6-7. Rhys-Davies' autograph is $100, a photo op is $120 and he'll be there June 6. For nine seasons, you watched him play Dwight Schrute, the ever loyal and quirky assistant to the regional manager on NBC's "The Office." He also has starred in "House of 1,000 Corpses," "Star Trek: Discovery" and "The Meg." Wilson's autograph is $100, a photo op is $110 and he will be there on June 8. Pegg is known for co-writing and starring in the title role of the 2004 zombie comedy "Shaun of the Dead." His credits in the geek fandom are extensive, with roles in "Doctor Who," "Star Trek" and "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," not to mention playing Benji Dunn in the "Mission: Impossible" franchise. Pegg's autograph is $85, a photo op is $75 and he will be there on June 7. Cox is best known as Matt Murdock aka Daredevil in seven projects in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including the 2015-2018 television series "Daredevil" and the 2025 series "Daredevil: Born Again." Cox's breakout role was playing the lead in the 2007 romantic fantasy adventure film "Stardust" opposite Claire Danes, and he had a prominent role in "The Theory of Everything" before landing the role of Daredevil in 2014. Cox's 8x10 autograph is $125, a premium autograph is $130, a photo op is $130 and he will be there on June 7. Best known as the Silent Bob half of the wacky acting duo of Jay and Silent Bob, actor/director Kevin Smith made a legacy of a film he shot inside the convenience store where he was working after hours in the '90s. "Clerks" follows a day in the life of two convenience store clerks as they annoy customers, discuss movies and play hockey on the store roof. He also directed "Dogma" and "Chasing Amy." Smith's autograph is $100, a photo op is $90 and he will be there on June 7. Pop culture fans know Marisa Tomei as Spider-Man Tom Holland's Aunt May in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but she broke out as a star with her hilarious performance in the 1992 film "My Cousin Vinny," which earned her an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. Other notable films you can find Tomei include 1992's "Chaplin," 2007's "The Wrestler," 2011's "Crazy, Stupid Love" and 2020's "The King of Staten Island" starring Pete Davidson. Tomei's 8x10 autograph is $100 and everything else is $120. She will be there on June 7. Manny Jacinto began his performing career in hip-hop dancing, but he's proved that shifting to acting was the right move. Jacinto had small roles in TV shows like "Once Upon a Time," "Supernatural" and "Bates Motel" before landing a featured role in 2016's "The Good Place." He played an amateur disc jockey who won viewers' affections with his immature, simple, yet kindhearted nature. Most recently, Jacinto starred as Qimir, known as the Stranger, who is the apprentice of Sith Lord Darth Plagueis in the 2023 Star Wars series "The Acolyte" on Disney+. Jacinto's autograph is $70, a photo op is $85 and he will be there on June 7-8. Generations of fans recognize Katey Sagal for her iconic voice as the one-eyed, purple-haired Leela on the animated series "Futurama," her satirized version of a housewife in "Married With Children" that aired from 1987-1997 and her portrayal of Gemma Teller Morrow on the biker drama "Sons of Anarchy," for which she won a Best Actress Golden Globe. Sagal's 8x10 autograph is $100, a selfie is $90, a photo op is $100 and she will be there June 6-8. Maybe you know Ron Perlman as Hellboy from the 2004 film of the same name and its 2008 sequel "Hellboy II: The Golden Army." Gamers will recognize his voice narrating the post-apocalyptic game series Fallout or as Lord Hood in Halo 2 and Halo 3. Perlman is also known for his pivotal role as Clay Morrow, president of the Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club Redwood Original in the hit FX series "Sons of Anarchy." Perlman's autograph is $60, a photo op is $70 and he will be here June 6-8. When: 8:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, June 6-7; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, June 8. Where: Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N. Third St. Admission: $44-$595, plus tax and fees; free for age 12 and younger. Details: Meredith G. White covers entertainment, art and culture for The Arizona Republic and She writes the latest news about video games, television and best things to do in metro Phoenix. (This story has been updated with a new photo gallery.) This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Fan Fusion 2025: Biggest celebs at Phoenix Convention Center
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5 hours ago
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Phoenix Fan Fusion bag policy: What's allowed in Phoenix Convention Center
Phoenix Fan Fusion 2025 is quickly approaching. The comic con and pop culture gathering will take over the Phoenix Convention Center downtown Friday through Sunday, June 6-8. In addition to the packed schedule of special guests including Hayden Christensen, Charlie Cox, Simon Pegg and the Hobbits, meetups, tournaments, trivia and photo ops, cosplayers will be roaming the streets and packing the convention center halls dressed to the nines in their comic con best. Whether that's a superhero, a favorite anime character or an alien from a galaxy far, far away, you'll see it all and more at Fan Fusion. Wondering what you can bring inside the Phoenix Convention Center? Here's what to know about the Phoenix Fan Fusion 2025 bag policy and prop rules. There are three secured entrances to Fan Fusion at the Phoenix Convention Center, with screening at each one. Ticketed fans will go through a metal detector, and bags and props will be screened. Find out more at Go right ahead and bring your sonic screwdrivers, fake sword, wand and lightsaber. Don't bring any real, replicated or simulated explosive weapons or devices of any kind, excessively noisy props like airhorns, glass or stone props, slingshots, cast-iron skillets and more. Real and replica firearms of any kind, regardless of how unrealistic it looks, or what material it's made of are prohibited. This includes any weapon resembling a firearm such as a Star Wars blaster, Nerf guns, toy guns, Overwatch firearms, etc. To see all the Phoenix Fan Fusion prop rules, go to The bag policy for Fan Fusion at the Phoenix Convention Center is pretty straightforward, as they don't state on the website that you must have a clear bag of a certain size to enter. All bags, and any props, will be checked by security as guests go through a metal detector at all three of the entrances. To see the full list of prohibited items, visit are no bag size restrictions or clear-bag requirements on the Phoenix Convention Center website. Bags are subject to inspection. No. Outside food and beverages are prohibited at Phoenix Convention Center. Rockstar Games delayed GTA 6 release: Here's the official release date (This story has been updated to include additional information.) Meredith G. White covers entertainment, art and culture for The Arizona Republic and She writes the latest news about video games, television and best things to do in metro Phoenix. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Phoenix Fan Fusion bag policy: What you can and can't bring
Axios
2 days ago
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- Axios
Things to do in June: Father's Day, fan fusion, folk festival and more
June brings us Father's Day, along with plenty of dad-friendly things to do involving wrestling, soccer and more. 🦸 Phoenix Fan Fusion Geek out with your favorite comic book characters and pop culture figures, with celebrity appearances including Hayden Christensen, Elijah Wood and Sean Astin. June 6-8, 10am-7pm on June 6-7 and 10am-5pm on June 8, Phoenix Convention Center; Daily passes starting at $44, kids ages 12 and under free 🤼 TNA Wrestling: Against All Odds Total Nonstop Action Wrestling comes to the Valley for a two-day event. This family-friendly event showcases artists from various disciplines, including dance, music, poetry, painting and sculpture. June 7, noon-5pm at Black Theatre Troupe, Free. Celebrate anime with cosplay, a gaming contest, live performances and more. June 7, 7pm, Arizona Center; Free! 👔 Father's Day Show Dad how much he means to you with something special. There are too many events around the Valley to list, so take a look and find something you know Dad will love! 👕 Vintage For The Gents It's a special Father's Day event, but there's plenty of shopping for everyone from Melrose Vintage Market. June 15, 10am-3pm, The Duce; Free! 🪕 Flagstaff Folk Festival It's a drive, but spread across five stages, this longtime music bonanza draws in music lovers across ages and interests, with over 100 folk and acoustic acts. June 14-15, 9:30am-4pm; Coconino Center for the Arts and the Pioneer Museum Juneteenth Celebrate freedom with Juneteenth events across the Valley. There are plenty of events in the Phoenix area, so find one near you! 🎵 Summer Solstice Celebration Take in some music with youth-inspired performances, interactive experiences and family-friendly fun as part of the library's summer reading program. June 21, 2-5pm, Burton Barr Central Library; Free! 🍹 Pride Bar Crawl Enjoy Pride in Old Town Scottsdale with drinks, dancing, music and more. June 21, 4pm-midnight, starting at Boondocks Patio & Grill Scottsdale; Tickets starting at $18.41 🏳️🌈 Pride in the Pines It's too hot for a parade — or just about anything else outdoors — in the Valley, so head north for Flagstaff's parade and festival. June 21, starting 10am, Thorpe Park Sports and Recreation Complex; General admission $25, kids 10 and under free ⚽ 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup Watch the quarterfinals of this tournament featuring the premier men's soccer national teams from North and Central America and the Caribbean. Feel the heat with a dozen salsas, from mild to spicy, and help choose which one is the best. June 22, 6:30-9pm, Spaces of Opportunity/Farmers' Market; Tickets are $17.85 for a full taste test 🥊 Phoenix Fury Fists will be flying as Team Combat League boxing comes to town, with Phoenix squaring off against the Las Vegas Hustle and the Atlanta Attack facing the Los Angeles Elite.
