Features

In the Features archive, find a wide array of articles, interviews, reviews, podcast discussions, and posts from Cosmic Circus writers and contributors.

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First Report: Shadowstone Productions LLC Confirmed as Marvel

When trying to predict future Marvel Studios productions, working titles and LLCs are an excellent way to keep track of it all. Sometimes these titles will be direct with the clues they provide. They’ll often reference something related to the character the project will focus on. Other times, these titles will be very subtle and sometimes even obscure references that make

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Book Review: ‘Star Wars: The Life Day Cookbook’

Life Day is the Star Wars version of Christmas and now you can celebrate at home! Thanks to Jenn Fujikawa and Marc Sumerak, Star Wars: The Life Day Cookbook is full of delicious food and drinks from a galaxy far far away. Life Day is the Wookie holiday that was first introduced in the 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special. Life Day began on

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Theory: Now is The Perfect Time to Introduce Galactus

With Marvel Studios set to kick off the MCU’s Phase 5 this coming February with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, one corner that will undoubtedly be crucial as we approach the upcoming Avengers films will be the cosmic side. This corner of the MCU involves stories featuring characters such as the Guardians of the Galaxy, Captain Marvel, and the Eternals. The upcoming phase

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Cosmic Circle Ep. 13: MCU 2022 Year in Review

In this episode, Brian, Ayla, and Anthony discuss 2022’s Marvel films and series such as She-Hulk, Wakanda Forever, and Moon Knight, and what they’re looking forward to in the MCU’s Phase 5.  Timestamps 0:16 – Intros 1:50 – Moon Knight 5:28 – Dr. Strange in the multiverse of madness 12:50  – The changing structure of MCU productions 13:52 – Ms. Marvel 18:12

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Book Review: ‘The Princess Bride The Official Cookbook’ by Jenn Fujikawa

“As you wish.” Aaahhh. Has there ever been a more romantic phrase? Well, there may be a few that are on par but Westley’s (Cary Elwes) simple declaration sums it all up so sweetly. Now, using the all-new The Princess Bride: The Official Cookbook by Jenn Fujikawa you can say these sweet words to your beloved after they pick a recipe

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Cosmic Cuisine: Mantis’ Peppermint Bark Pretzel Sticks

When I was watching the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special on Disney+ I absolutely fell in love with Mantis (Pom Klementieff). I felt so bad when she gave up her candy cane to help smooth over Drax’s interaction with the police. I felt like that instantly put her on the nice list! So I decided to make these peppermint bark

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What To Expect For The Upcoming ‘Dragon Ball Super’ Arc

It’s been months since fans saw the conclusion of Dragon Ball Super’s Granolah the Survivor arc, and now we are only days away from the manga finally returning from its break. With every passing day, we learn more about the upcoming arc, including the fact that it’s going to be focused on the half-Saiyan boys Goten and Trunks and possibly lead

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Cosmic Cuisine: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Holiday Pop-Tarts

Now that the turkey and stuffing are digested and the weather has turned from cool to ice cold, it’s safe to say that the holiday season is finally upon us! It’s time to string up the lights and settle into a Christmas movie with a nice cup of hot chocolate. Not quite sure which one to watch? You can’t go wrong

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