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.
Red, 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
Read MoreOf the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s 33 theatrical titles, only the two Black Panther films are Academy Award-winners. Ruth E. Carter became the first Black woman to win multiple Oscars in any category with her 2023 win for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, cementing her legacy as a visionary costume designer. In fall 2023, she brought many of her most famous creations to
Read MoreWrapping up my coverage from the Ahsoka panel at Los Angeles Comic Con 2023, it’s time to hear what Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Eman Esfandi, Ivanna Sakhno, and Diana Lee Inosanto had to say about behind-the-scenes magic! In this Ahsoka panel breakdown (the last of three), the actors discuss stunt training, lightsaber duels, and their incredible costumes. The other articles are linked
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