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Review: ‘Wish’ makes a sincere effort at tribute to Disney’s magical past

November 27, 2023 Ayla Ruby Animation, Disney Studios, Family Films & Shows, Fantasy Films & Shows 5 min read

A nostalgic waltz through a fairytale kingdom, Disney’s Wish charms with pixie dust, enduring songs, and charismatic leads in Ariana DeBose and Chris Pine. Every frame of Wish’s watercolor-soft animation evokes a sense of comforting familiarity. In this cinematic ode to Disney’s legacy, Wish refers to Disney classics like Sleeping Beauty and Snow White. While Wish may not be without its imperfections, it is perfectly

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Review: ‘Trolls Band Together’ is Tuneful But Flawed

November 20, 2023 Ayla Ruby Animation, Family Films & Shows, Fantasy Films & Shows, Universal Studios 5 min read

Trolls Band Together is out in theaters as of this past weekend. It’s a brightly colored boy-band symphony of animation and heart, but don’t expect a high-note encore to the previous two Trolls films. The film’s lighthearted message of familial love and self-acceptance, set to a catchy soundtrack and featuring incredible animation, is occasionally overshadowed by moments of questionable humor that raise the

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Review: Christmas Returns with ‘The Santa Clauses’ Season 2 Premiere!

November 13, 2023 Brian Kitson Comedy Films & Shows, Disney+, Family Films & Shows, Fantasy Films & Shows, Holidays, Santa Claus 9 min read

It’s time to put your Jack O’Lantern and witches’ hats away, the holiday season is finally upon us! As the days get colder in Michigan and snow begins to roll in, it’s the perfect time to bake some Christmas cookies, snuggle under a warm blanket with a nice mug of hot cocoa, and load up your favorite holiday film. There are

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NYCC Interview: Executive Producer Marigo Kehoe Talks ‘Wheel of Time’

November 8, 2023 Ayla Ruby Comic Con, Fantasy Films & Shows, NYCC, Prime Video, The Wheel of Time 13 min read

As the echoes of “What Was Meant to Be,” The Wheel of Time season 2 finale, continue to reverberate in our minds, we eagerly anticipate the next chapter in this epic fantasy. In October, we were lucky enough to sit with WoT executive producer Marigo Kehoe in a New York City Comic Con roundtable interview. Our NYCC roundtable chat with Kehoe delved into

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NYCC Interview: VFX Producer Brian Shows Talks ‘The Wheel of Time’

November 8, 2023 Ayla Ruby Comic Con, Fantasy Films & Shows, NYCC, Prime Video, The Wheel of Time 14 min read

The Wheel of Time is still on our minds as we reflect on October and New York City Comic Con. Although our time at NYCC is merely a memory turned into a legend, that doesn’t mean we don’t have exciting details to report from the Javits Center. As part of our final NYCC roundtables, we sat down with The Wheel of Time VFX producer Brian

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NYCC Interview: Andy Scrase Talks VFX on ‘Wheel of Time’

November 8, 2023 Ayla Ruby Comic Con, Fantasy Films & Shows, NYCC, Prime Video, The Wheel of Time 13 min read

As The Wheel of Time turns, our Age of New York City Comic Con draws to a close. In October, we had the privilege of screening the eighth episode, “What Was Meant To Be,” and the finale, followed by an interesting chat with some of the creative minds charged with bringing the beloved book series to the screen. In roundtable interviews at NYCC,

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NYCC Interview: Dan Hennah and Tish Monaghan Talk ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’

October 26, 2023 Ayla Ruby Comic Con, Disney+, Fantasy Films & Shows, NYCC, Percy Jackson, Rick Riordan 7 min read

Percy Jackson and the Olympians fans at New York Comic Con earlier this month got a sneak peek at the upcoming Disney+ series during a packed panel, and the reaction was enthusiastic. It’s clear that the series, based on Rick Riordan’s hit books, is everything fans have been hoping for and more. So much of the worldbuilding for Percy Jackson and the Olympians happens thanks to

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NYCC Interview: ‘Percy Jackson’ Showrunners Jon Steinberg and Dan Shotz

October 26, 2023 Ayla Ruby Comic Con, Disney+, Fantasy Films & Shows, NYCC, Percy Jackson, Rick Riordan 7 min read

The enthusiastic response at New York Comic Con earlier this month showed that fans of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians books are eager for the epic mythology-packed adventure that the upcoming Disney+ series promises. Based on Rick Riordan’s beloved books, the series premieres in December, and fans eagerly await its arrival. (It’s not like we have a countdown at The Cosmic Circus,

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NYCC Interview: Erik Henry and Jeff White Talk ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’

October 25, 2023 Ayla Ruby Comic Con, Disney+, Fantasy Films & Shows, NYCC, Percy Jackson, Rick Riordan 9 min read

Earlier this month, Percy Jackson and the Olympians demigods at New York Comic Con were treated to exclusive footage from the forthcoming Disney+ series ahead of its December premiere. Fans also heard from some creatives behind the Rick Riordan-based adventure. The electric mood in the room crackled with anticipation like, well, lightning through the air. After the panel, we sat down for a