As the holidays draw nearer, it sadly means that an end to the holiday cheer is approaching as well, and on Disney+ one Christmas series has already wrapped its initial season. The Santa Clauses season 1 finale, “A Christmas to Remember” aired earlier this week, bringing the latest chapter in this Tim Allen-led decades-old franchise to a close. But no need
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 MoreRecently, I had the great pleasure of speaking with Chrisi Karvonides-Dushenko, the costume designer for season two of Disney+’s The Mysterious Benedict Society. You can catch our interview on The Cosmic Cafe below, or most places podcasts are hosted. We chatted about her career – spanning live theater to episodic television, and about what it was like stepping into season two of a hit
Read MoreNever in my wildest dreams did I think that at 30 years old, I would be talking about a sequel series to a film that came out during my childhood. The Santa Clause came out in 1994, which was almost three decades ago, and already has two sequels in the franchise. When The Santa Clauses 3: The Escape Clause came out
Read MoreAfter seven years of development, Henry Selick’s Wendell & Wild is finally out. The demon-filled horror comedy is a fantastic visual achievement, with prestigious stop-motion animation that rivals the best work of an all-star career which already includes Coraline, Nightmare Before Christmas, and James and the Giant Peach. But does everything else about Wendell & Wild deliver at the same level of excellence? Wendell &
Read MoreIt’s been a busy summer for Jerry Bruckheimer. Not only did his Top Gun: Maverick film starring Tom Cruise dominate the box office, but the legendary producer was also responsible for Paramount+’s Secret Headquarters. Wait, what? If you evaluate them for what they are – the two films aren’t entirely different. Top: Gun Maverick is the pinnacle of action-adventure for adults, and Secret Headquarters is a solid action-adventure film geared
Read MoreApple TV’s Luck is a visually stunning film that is alive with details in both art and story. It’s a hilarious family adventure movie full of exciting, imaginative twists and satisfying emotional beats. It’s the first full-length animated movie to come out of the partnership between Apple and Skydance Animation, and it’s a winner. [Warning: There are some mild spoilers ahead from Apple
Read MoreBig Hero 6 is one of those films that just has so much potential. Having a special place in my heart, the movie from Walt Disney Pictures was based on a comic book series from Marvel. It follows 14-year-old Hiro Hamada (Ryan Potter), as he comes to grips with losing his older brother in a tragic accident. With the help of
Read MoreFor those who grew up in the late 80s and early 90s, Chip ‘N Dale: Rescue Rangers was a childhood staple. The show seemed always paired in a Disney four-pack, along with Darkwing Duck, Ducktales, and Tail Spin. You could find me every Saturday Morning with my bowl of Fruity Pebbles and my color-changing spoon, completely mesmerized by these Disney classics.
Read MoreThe central character of Turning Red, Meilin Lee (voiced by Rosalie Chiang), is a thirteen-year-old girl who loves math, is polite, enthusiastic, and obedient. Her family is of Chinese origin and every day, after school, she helps her mother Ming (Sandra Oh) organize a guided tour to the ancient family temple. Meilin enjoys cleaning and has a group of friends she
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