The Echo

'Oz the Great and Powerful' transports audiences to a land of fantasy

A fitting prequel to the 1930s classic, "Oz the Great and Powerful" astounds in 3-D.

By Lily Lieberman | March 7, 2013

Sun Devil Street Wear: Spring break edition

Learn how to master the art of packing outfits for spring break.

| March 7, 2013

'Tomb Raider' finally joins the 21st century

The result is a surprising success that understands the series’ history.

By Spencer Fawcett | March 6, 2013

Biffy Clyro's 'Opposites' presents a dichotomy of powerful tones, soulful choruses

The Scottish band takes a fresh twist on the mainstream sounds of alternative rock with its sixth studio album.

| March 6, 2013

PlayStation 4 shows promising future for local indie game developers

For Arizona independent game developers, this is good news.

By Spencer Fawcett | March 5, 2013

'Memphis' cast member talks character development and tour life

Tony Award-winning musical, “Memphis” comes to ASU Gammage next week.

By Maria Thompson | March 5, 2013

Youth Lagoon’s 'Wondrous Bughouse' an extrasensory experience

The band's sophomore album takes the mind on a vivid journey.

By Jeremy Conigliari | March 4, 2013

'Anyone Out There' disappoints, drags on

“Anyone Out There” never elevates itself above the status quo.

By Spencer Fawcett | March 4, 2013

Do-it-yourself doll kit for kids inspires careers in tech

Roominate assortments vary from the Original Roominate, which includes wall and floor panels, modular building pieces, connectors, a motor-battery-switch circuit package and decorations, to the Chateau de Roominate that contains four times the materials.

| March 4, 2013

ASU combines creative forces for Emerge 2013

Engineers, dancers, scientists, actors, futurists and poets combined creative forces over three days to present “Emerge 2013: The Future of Truth” at ASU.

| March 3, 2013

Satellite Sky begins tour in AZ

Kicking off its tour in Arizona, “Satellite Sky,” an Indie rock band made up of siblings, Pete and Kim Kicks, rocked the crowd at the Rogue bar in South Scottsdale on Thursday night.

| March 3, 2013

'The Pornographer' engages audiences, poses hard questions

“The Pornographer” is not about porn in the traditional sense or even about sex, but about how an artist’s work is misconstrued as being vile filth.

By Tyler Verti | March 1, 2013

'Jack the Giant Slayer' puts a twist on the classic fairy tale

With gorgeous scenery and a tantalizing score, “Jack the Giant Slayer” will stun audiences with a fairy tale takes courageous twists and turns.

| February 28, 2013

Ground Cover Public Art Project

Public art project covering Phoenix brown spaces with woven quilt.

By Kaard Bombe | February 28, 2013

'The Ben Show' premieres on Comedy Central

For those wondering what lasting effect The Tom Green show would have on Western civilization, tune in to Comedy Central on Feb. 28 at 10 p.m. and watch Ben Hoffman in “The Ben Show with Ben Hoffman.”

By Jonathan Fortner | February 28, 2013