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‘Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur’ Return in a Magnificent Season 2

At times, it feels like Marvel has taken over the world. Between the plethora of comics that roll out regularly and the powerhouse of Marvel Studios’ Cinematic Universe, there’s no stopping the train of this mega brand. However, there’s another Marvel world out there, one that gets overlooked frequently for whatever reason, that being some of the younger skewed animated series!

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New DreamWorks’ Animated Film ‘Orion and the Dark’ Explores Overcoming Fears

DreamWorks has created some of the most beloved animated characters, spanning multiple decades. Over 20 years and counting, the studio has brought to life the worlds of Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, Trolls, and How to Train Your Dragon, some of the strongest franchises in the animation landscape. DreamWorks also has done some amazing work in recent years, with spin-offs and

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Netflix’s ‘Masters of the Universe: Revolution’ is Another Fun Trip to Eternia

It’s been a couple of years since we visited Eternia, Part 2 of  Masters of the Universe: Revelation came out in June 2022. Things have obviously changed and the Horde teaser in “Comes with Everything You See Here” from Part 2 has rebooted itself into this story with Motherboard and much more beyond. Netflix is releasing another set of five episodes,

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‘Hazbin Hotel’ Brings Heaven, Hell, Hilarity, and Heart to Prime Video

It seems like quite a few quirky series have found a home on Prime Video over the last few years, as the streaming service owned by Amazon attempts to set itself apart from the others. Prime Video has made it its job to provide viewers with quality sci-fi and fantasy shows, both animated and live-action, with series such as Good Omens,

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‘Metallic Rouge’ Cyber-Noir Anime Premiere Focused on World-Building

It’s the start of a new year, and with it comes the promise of a new year of anime! One of the first new shows we’re getting is Metallic Rouge, a sci-fi production by Studio Bones. Metallic Rouge is a mysterious mecha anime, in a world where humans coexist with androids called “Neans.” When a group of Neans known as the

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Review: ‘Solo Leveling’ is a Groundbreaking Anime Phenomenon

The highly anticipated anime adaption of Solo Leveling is finally premiering on January 6th on Crunchyroll, and fans worldwide are excited about the upcoming series. The franchise began as a Korean web novel written by Chugong, dating back as early as 2015. The novel was later adapted into a webtoon and Manhwa in 2018, with illustrations by DUBU. The series has garnered a massive following,

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Cosmic Circle Ep. 48: The Best Movies of 2023

Another year has gone by and we’ve completed another revolution around the sun. 2023 was a fantastic year for movies, so The Cosmic Crew was excited to sit down and rank their top 5 of the year. From Barbie to The Color Purple to Bottoms and John Wick: Chapter 4, it was a lively chat, and an hour just isn’t long enough for The Cosmic Circle.  There were

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Review: ‘Migration’ is refreshingly original and sweet

Migration, the newest animated tale from Illumination, directed by Benjamin Renner and written by Mike White, flies into theaters this weekend, just in time for winter breaks and the holiday season. Migration is refreshingly original and sweet. It’s a fast-paced, heartwarming story with a positive message about family, bravery, and doing things out of your comfort zone.  [Warning: light spoilers and impressions for Migration are below!]

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The Best Anime Starting Points For Beginners

The problem with getting into anime is that there is so much of it, and it’s all so incredibly different. Anime is a medium that’s full of its own genres and tropes, it can be confusing and even a little intimidating to figure out where to start. Not to worry! This guide is here to help you on your journey exploring

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