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Just in time for “Star Wars” Day, the folks behind Phoenix Fan Fusion have unleashed a Death Star-sized announcement sure to thrill local geeks.
On Thursday, event organizer Square Egg Entertainment revealed that Hayden Christensen – the actor who played Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader in the “Star Wars” prequel films – will appear at the 2025 edition of the pop-culture convention from June 6 to 8 at the Phoenix Convention Center.
Impressive. Most impressive.
It will mark Christensen’s first-ever visit to Phoenix Fan Fusion and is the latest in a series of public outings for the Canadian-born actor. Last month, he attended Star Wars Celebration in Japan and made a surprise appearance alongside Samuel L. Jackson at a 20th-anniversary screening of “Revenge of the Sith” in L.A.
In true “Star Wars” fashion, Square Egg built suspense with a dose of hyperbole ahead of announcing Christensen’s appearance. On Wednesday, the Phoenix-based company
Phoenix Fan Fusion 2025 tickets are available at phoenixfanfusion.com/pricing. Daily general admission is currently $39 to $59 and a full-event pass for the entire weekend is currently $89. VIP admission is $595 and includes a $100 credit for branded merch, early entry to celebrity panels, access to dedicated autograph lines and more.
