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Cosmic Circus is a pop culture entertainment website owned and run by Editor-in-Chief Lizzie Hill since July 1, 2021. The website's coverage includes film and TV / streaming series reviews, news, interviews, podcasts, book reviews, game reviews, and comics guides, as well as coverage of concerts, comic-cons, expos, film festivals, and other events.

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Review: Big Finish’s ‘Doctor Who: The First Doctor Adventures: The Demon Song’

Doctor Who began 60 years ago, presumably not knowing the legacy that it would leave on the science-fiction landscape. When the first serial, An Unearthly Child, aired, viewers were introduced to the insanely intelligent but equally grumpy curmudgeon who was the first of now fourteen Doctors, soon to be fifteen with Ncuti Gatwa’s introduction later this year. William Hartnell brought the

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Theory: ‘Ahsoka’ Series To Introduce A New Mortis Gods Trio

The Star Wars universe is still expanding and is full of untold stories. It has taken a brave leap of faith into uncharted territory with the introduction of a new galaxy in the Ahsoka series. As we explore the galaxy and travel together with Ahsoka and Sabine in order to find Ezra, we get a lot of moments that are full of mysteries.

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Book Review: ‘The Medieval Worlds of Neil Gaiman: From Beowulf to Sleeping Beauty’ by Shiloh Carroll

After years of being considered trash writing for kids or those of lower intelligence, comics are finally starting to get the recognition they deserve as quality literature. But even as the general public has begun to accept them as a legitimate form of writing, there are those who look down on comics. But when academics start writing papers analyzing comics, you

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60th Anniversary ‘Doctor Who’ Villains Guide: The Toymaker, Beep the Meep, and More

Doctor Who anniversary specials of the past have always been a big event with plenty of fanservice. Oftentimes, anniversary specials have featured the Doctor’s most iconic foes, like the Daleks, the Master, and the Cybermen (or in some cases, all three). But in the case of the upcoming 60th Anniversary specials, showrunner Russell T. Davies is taking a different approach to fanservice.

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Fantastic Fest 2023 Reviews: ‘What You Wish For’ and ‘Your Lucky Day’

Despite being different film subgenres, Your Lucky Day and What You Wish For are surprisingly similar. The two movies boast fantastic performers from Angus Cloud and Nick Stahl. Although Angus Cloud has passed away, his performance in the film is still a captivating force. Stahl, like Cloud, has also faced struggles, but his performance in What You Wish For may mark the beginning of a comeback for the underappreciated actor. Both

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‘MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios’ Uncovers 20 Years of Shocking Production Truths

MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios is an upcoming book from Liveright covering the production history of Marvel Studios. Starting with the earliest Marvel productions in the 1970s, writers Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales, and Gavin Edwards take the reader through the behind-the-scenes drama, corporate scandals, and hard-fought victories that led to the creation of Marvel Studios and their unprecedented reign of

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Review: ‘Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End’ Premiere

We all know the classic fantasy adventure story: a ragtag group of magical heroes team up to take down evil. Through their perilous journey and the power of friendship, they become strong enough to defeat the wicked demon king and free the kingdom! The end. Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, based on the manga written by Kanehito Yamada and illustrated by Tsukasa Abe,

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Review: Brie Larson Cooks in ‘Lessons in Chemistry’

Lessons in Chemistry is a surprising and delightful addition to both Apple TV+’s catalog and star Brie Larson’s resume. The limited series follows Elizabeth Zott, a would-be chemist in 1950s America, as she navigates the challenges that come with being a woman scientist in both her professional and personal lives. After losing her job at a lab, Elizabeth becomes a television

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‘Hidden Through Time 2: Myths and Magic’ Game Review: A Hidden Gem of its Own

Now that we are in fall (unless you’re in Texas like me) it’s time to pull out the cozy blankets, mugs of hot chocolate, and slippers. But what is comfort if not pure relaxation? So that’s typically when you dig into the cupboard and find a great board game, Lego set, or a 200+ piece puzzle. For me, it’s the best

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