Is The Lord of the Rings the new Star Wars? Both franchises feature an iconic, groundbreaking trilogy followed by spin-offs, sequels and television series of varying qualities, and both franchises have vocal fans that can be difficult to please. Now, the vast and expansive world created by author J.R.R. Tolkien is brought to life once again with The Lord of the Rings:
Read MoreLast weekend, I got to spend a thrilling three days at the L.A. Convention Center acting as an exhibitor for LEGO BrickLink, Inc. and covering the convention as a member of the press for The Cosmic Circus. Although I attended the convention last December, this was my first time being an exhibitor, and it made for a pretty different experience. However,
Read MoreSeason 2 of the epic series Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has recently wrapped up, and writers Drew Reed and Uday Kataria have thoughts to share! Listen in to their in-depth discussion about the second season, what they expect to see in Rings of Power season 3 and possibly 4, and take a deep dive into some of
Read MoreTrue creation requires sacrifice. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 wrapped up on October 3rd, just a little over a month after its August 29th premiere. The second season picks up directly after the conclusion of the first, continuing the story of our second age heroes of Middle Earth and, of course, Sauron. The second season
Read MoreThe first season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power debuted to mixed audience reception in 2022. Some fans took issue with the show’s departure from J.R.R. Tolkien’s writing about the Second Age of Middle-earth, but any adaptation changes the work it’s based on to better suit a different medium. The slow, purposeful worldbuilding of season 1 sets
Read MoreHappy Pride Month dear readers! It’s that time of year to celebrate everything Queer! Over here at The Cosmic Circus, we’re excited to share in the celebration with a very special podcast featuring some of our Queer contributors to the site, highlighting some of the LGBTQ+ media they’ve consumed since last Pride! Join host Brian Kitson and fellow writers Cameron Brook
Read MoreThe Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power ended its first season with relatively good critical reviews, scoring an 83% on the Rotten Tomatoes critics meter. The first season has been highly controversial amongst the fan base though, as some fans enjoyed it while other longtime Tolkien fans felt it was too much of a departure from the source material
Read MoreLos Angeles Comic Con returns to the L.A. Convention Center this weekend, and I’m excited to attend for the very first time! With over 120,000 fans in attendance, 250+ panel discussions, and over 800 artists and exhibitors present last year, this year is sure to be a blast. Read on to see what you can expect from L.A. Comic Con starting on
Read MoreWay back in 1997, Peter Jackson began the epic undertaking of translating J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy a live-action masterpiece for the big screen. In an unprecedented move, Jackson filmed all three movies simultaneously. After the success of his LOTR movies, Jackson decided to take Tolkien’s The Hobbit, split it into three, and film another trilogy set in
Read MoreThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 1 has come to a close after last week’s finale full of twists. The show takes place during the Second Age, which lasts a whopping 3,441 years. While the series will certainly condense the immense story, it’s been clear since before the start of production that there is an enormous amount
Read MoreJ.R.R Tolkien created a vast and rich universe with Middle Earth. One that is full of history, lore, and legend. This universe was so detailed, that it would be impossible to have included everything in all of the films and TV shows that now exist. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power takes us deep into the Second Age
Read MoreIn Part One of my outline covered my predictions for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power seasons 1 and 2. Now, I’m ready to dig into the super intense events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Second Age, in what should come in seasons 3-5 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. [Warning: while this article is largely speculation, you
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