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Although I consider Marvel Studios’ Ms. Marvel to be the most authentic adaptation Marvel has ever done, it has been no small matter they made some key changes from the comics. Now that everyone has seen two episodes, here are my theories on some of the Ms. Marvel changes, and how they could potentially help MCU Kamala’s character journey and add
Read MoreMackenzi Lee treats us to an early version of Loki in Loki: Where Mischief Lies. The Loki Lee presents is not yet the confident, scheming, God of Chaos that we’re used to. This one is unsure of himself and his abilities. But his desperate desire for his father’s approval coupled with the pain he experiences when he’s denied that approval, assures
Read MoreWelcome to the Clea comics reading guide! Clea Strange has grown into one of the most powerful magicians in Marvel Comics. With A-list actor Charlize Theron bringing Clea to life in the MCU as Multiverse of Madness heads to Disney+ next week, now is the perfect time to catch up on Clea’s comics! While she has always been an important part
Read MoreTitled ‘The End is Never the End’ this past week’s Charmed was indeed the end to this brilliant show. What should have been a season four closure turned quickly into the series finale for a show in the middle of a reinvention. Similar to the original series, Charmed saw the loss of one of the main stars, with Madeleine Mantock leaving
Read MoreSony Pictures and the team behind Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse recently took social media by storm after confirming the identity of the film’s primary antagonist at the Annecy Festival. In the highly anticipated Spider-Verse sequel, Miles Morales and Gwen Stacy return to face off against an interdimensional threat known as The Spot. It was also announced that Jason Schwartzman (of Rushmore, Scott Pilgrim, Fargo, and
Read MoreJane Petrie is the costume designer behind the dramatic ensembles on The Essex Serpent. From the restrained fashions of London to the earthy townspeople of Aldwinter, her looks elevated the world-building and complemented the storytelling for the period drama starring Claire Danes and Tom Hiddleston. Petrie has been busy at work on Season 2 of Apple TV+’s Foundation, but the Emmy-award
Read MoreAnna Symon wrote and executive produced the unsettling gothic drama, The Essex Serpent. It’s an emotionally evocative show that drips with the best sort of tension. It stars Claire Danes in her first role since Homeland as Cora Seaborne and Tom Hiddleston as the vicar Will Ransome. You can stream the finale of the 6-part series today. Check out our full review for all the details. Symon is an immensely
Read MoreThere’s something about vampires that seems to intrigue people. Is it immortality that people are fascinated about, regardless of the cost? Regardless of the why, if you were to ask Vin, our vampire fan extraordinaire, they are some of the coolest supernatural creatures to exist. With the first eight-episode season dropping on Netflix today, is First Kill worth your time? Will
Read MoreWant me to let you in on a little secret? There are some huge comic book fans here at The Cosmic Circus. It’s one of the passions and drives that brought us all together, the deep love that we have for all things nerdy. So when Editor-in-Chief Ms. Lizzie Hill offered us the chance to hold a comic book club, we
Read MoreThe Ghostbusters franchise has been an enigma since before the first film was even released. The first one was a production nightmare, the popularity of the children’s cartoon changed the course of the second film, and the 2016 movie tried a little too hard to be funny again. Ghostbusters: Afterlife then went back to try to get back the attention of
Read MoreThis past weekend fandom from the greater Washington, DC area descended on the Walter E. Washington Convention Center to celebrate their passions at Awesome Con. There were comics and cosplay and a ton of exciting events. And of course, there were incredible workshops, but some of the most interesting information came from the celebrity panels, including from Marvel and Mission Impossible 7
Read MoreAwesome Con has come and gone this past weekend in Washington, DC. The panels are done and the cosplay costumes are packed away until another day. On Friday, Hayley Atwell spoke to a full audience at the Main Stage in the Water Washington Convention Center. Atwell shared exciting details about her stunt work and training in the upcoming Mission Impossible movies, but
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