The Events category is dedicated to the various cons and events attended and covered by Cosmic Circus writers. This includes film festivals, comic cons, and other significant one-time or recurring events dedicated to movies, shows, and other related pop culture entertainment.
San Diego Comic-Con is one of the most significant pop culture events of the year, and this year’s celebration was especially hot if you are a Marvel fan! It feels like forever since the last Hall H presentation from the studio back in 2022, so it was electric to have Marvel front and center once again. Marvel’s Hall H panel this
Read MoreGalaxyCon once again returned to Raleigh this year for its seventh annual outing in the capital city of North Carolina. After serving as the original flagship city for GalaxyCon, the popular convention announced a seven-year extension with the city of Raleigh, bringing the event back to the City of Oaks through 2031. This year’s event featured over three dozen famous actors
Read MoreI was just four years old when the original Twister came out, and yet I can remember the buzz around the disaster film like it was yesterday. Written by Michael Crichton, author of Jurassic Park, and Anne-Marie Martin, the Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton-led film was the second highest-grossing film in 1996 and received Academy Award nominations for Best Visual Effects
Read MoreDisney kicked off the latest season of Doctor Who in extravagant style on Wednesday night with a red carpet premiere in the heart of Hollywood. Starring Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson as the 15th Doctor and his latest companion, Ruby Sunday, the revamped series debuts today on Disney+. Hosted at NeueHouse Hollywood, the screening was preceded by a small Doctor Who
Read MoreEarly May is often the best time to be a nerd, with Free Comic Book Day, which takes place on the first Saturday in May and May the 4th (Also known as Star Wars day) often happening mere days from each other. Sometimes, however, the nerd gods make it so they both fall on the same day, as with this year,
Read MoreRed, White & Royal Blue was a smash hit on Prime Video last summer. The popular film has become one of the most successful mainstream entertainment projects spotlighting an LGBTQ+ couple. At last week’s Deadline Contenders Television 2024, star Taylor Zakhar Perez and producer Sarah Schechter shed some light on the movie’s production during a short panel. [Editor’s note: quotes have
Read MoreLessons in Chemistry was a standout streaming show in 2023, anchored by a strong performance from Brie Larson. The Apple TV+ limited series also starred Lewis Pullman and Aja Naomi King, both of whom played perfect supporting roles. All three stars, in addition to showrunner Lee Eisenberg, appeared at Deadline Contenders Television 2024 to discuss their approach to adapting the novel
Read MoreSeeing Tom Hiddleston at the Ankler x Backstage Loki Season 2 screening was amazing, but the next day was even cooler! Hiddleston appeared onstage at Deadline Contenders Television 2024 accompanied by Loki series costars Owen Wilson and Sophia Di Martino for a short panel. [Editor’s note: quotes have been edited slightly for clarity.] Hiddleston, Di Martino, and Wilson on their characters
Read MoreIf you listened to our recent Godzilla episode of The Cosmic Circle, you’ll know I absolutely adore Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. The Apple TV+ series expands perfectly Legendary’s MonsterVerse, bringing in exciting new characters and storylines. This past weekend at Deadline Contenders Television 2024, star Kurt Russell took the stage alongside composer Leopold Ross and VFX supervisor Sean Konrad to discuss
Read MoreAs the 2024 television awards season kicks off in Los Angeles, Loki season 2 appears to be a strong contender. On Friday April 12th, I attended an exclusive screening and Q&A event with Tom Hiddleston, hosted by The Ankler and Backstage. Held at the Harmony Gold Theater in downtown L.A., attendees watched the final two episodes of the season on the
Read MoreAlthough it’s lost to the world, I’m pretty sure I was close to wearing out my VHS of The World Is Not Enough. My first-ever date was seeing Casino Royale in theaters. I also had an affinity for Mrs. Doubtfire, featuring Pierce Brosnan, who I still consider my James Bond. So when I noticed that they were bringing the Bond In
Read MoreIn February, I was lucky enough to be invited to a screening of Martin Scorsese’s historical drama Killers of the Flower Moon. Taking place in downtown Los Angeles at the historic TCL Chinese Theatre, the screening was followed by an exclusive Q&A with several actors from the film, including breakout star Lily Gladstone! [Warning: Spoilers for Killers of the Flower Moon
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