The Heart of Iuchiban by Evan Dicken is set in the mystical world of Rokugan. From the popular Legend of the Five Rings roleplaying and card games, Rokugan is a fantasy world based roughly on feudal Japan. There are seven clans (Crane, Lion, Crab, Scorpion, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Dragons) that divide the land of Rokugan and there is little love or
Read MoreEven though there are so many Pokémon games already, the franchise remains as popular as ever. The latest generation, called Pokémon Scarlet/Violet, was just released on November 18, 2022 and has already sold more than 10 million copies. The biggest console exclusive launch ever, Generation IX has set an absolute record for Pokémon, the Nintendo Switch, and gaming in general. So
Read MoreAfter Discovery officially bought Warner Bros. this past spring, David Zaslav wasted no time in making some controversial decisions. This included the cancellation of many projects that were deep in development or nearly completed, like the ill-received decision to not release DC’s Batgirl. Zaslav claimed to have a 10-year plan for their live-action DC media. So what kind of slate could
Read MoreThe Chucky season 2 finale has finally arrived, closing out one of the wildest chapters in the Child’s Play franchise. This hit series is a continuation of the original Child’s Play series, which spawned seven films before it was eventually rebooted in 2019. The Syfy and USA Networked jointly produced series follows the events of 2017’s Cult of Chucky, ultimately ignoring
Read MoreJames Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy films feature one of the most beloved teams in the MCU. When it was announced that Gunn was returning to direct the third installment of the franchise, I thought it would just be that final film and it would be a wait until May 5, 2023, to see our favorite team again. However, our rag-tag
Read MoreWhen I started watching Pennyworth season 3, I felt very optimistic about the future of the series. Just over a month since the first episode aired, the season finale arrived this week and now we can finally talk about everything in season 3. Many fans are considering this the best season yet, but what exactly does it offer, and did the
Read MoreAndor’s season finale is here and what a ride it’s been. This show surprised me every week with how complex and intertwined the story became. I loved that we got to see a gritty and darker side of Star Wars. Andor showed just how manipulative and vile the Empire is and sends the message that anyone can stand up to tyranny.
Read MoreAs the winter grows closer, we’ve been catching up on comfort with our favorite shows here at The Cosmic Circus, including The Mysterious Benedict Society. I recently had the opportunity to chat with Cynthia Charette about her work as the show’s production designer. You can catch our interview on The Cosmic Cafe below most places podcasts are hosted. Who is Cynthia Charette?
Read MoreHappy Doctor Who Day! If any of the previous articles I’ve written didn’t make it apparent enough, I am a huge Doctor Who fan. I love writing about it, talking about it with friends, and most of all, watching it. I could write reviews of classic series episodes, share my thoughts on the Doctor Who Magazine comic strip, or write any
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