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The 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse

Posted on August 15, 2026 by Cora

On August 12, 2026, about an hour before sunset, Germany experienced a partial solar eclipse, while Northern Spain and Iceland experienced a total solar eclipse. In my part of Germany, the coverage was about 84 percent, i.e. as solar eclipses … Continue reading →

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Some Comments on the 2026 Dragon Award Finalists

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Cora

It’s that time of the year again, when the Dragon Awards randomly decide to drop their finalists with no fanfare whatsoever. For those who are new here, what are the Dragon Awards? They are a popular vote SFF award handed … Continue reading →

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So what does Cora think of the new Masters of the Universe toys revealed at the 2026 San Diego Comic Con? – plus Marvel Musings and Battlestar Galactica

Posted on August 1, 2026 by Cora

San Diego Comic Con happened last weekend, which means that this was the weekend where we get a look at what will entertain us in the year to come, namely sneak peaks at new movies, TV shows and toys. And … Continue reading →

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He-Man Goes Heidelberg: Cora’s Adventures at the 2026 Los Amigos Masters of the Universe Convention in Heidelberg, Prologue: A Night Time Trip to Bremerhaven

Posted on June 23, 2026 by Cora

On June 13, 2026, I attended the 2026 Los Amigos Masters of the Universe convention. Now the last two Los Amigos conventions took place in Neuss about 300 kilometers from where I live. It’s a long drive, but perfectly doable … Continue reading →

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He-Man and Teela’s Movie Date or Cora’s Adventures at the Masters of the Universe Movie Preview

Posted on June 17, 2026 by Cora

On June 3, 2026, I attended a preview showing of Masters of the Universe at the Savoy Movie Theater in the Hamburg St. Georg. As for why I chose this particular theatre rather than one closer to home, for starters, … Continue reading →

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Cora’s Comments on the latest Masters of the Universe clip and a Few Words about Nuremberg

Posted on June 2, 2026 by Cora

For starters, the co-chairs of the Nuremberg in 2028 Worldcon bid have announced that they are withdrawing their bid, because the timeframe is just too tight. I know that this must have been a difficult decision for them, since they … Continue reading →

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Cora’s Thoughts on the Latest Masters of the Universe Trailers and Other Footage and the Marketing Campaign in General

Posted on May 27, 2026 by Cora

The marketing machine for the upcoming Masters of the Universe live action movie is really running on full power. There has been yet another trailer and new featurettes, TV spots, behind the scenes footage and interviews with cast and crew … Continue reading →

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Cora Reviews Some Toys and Ventures into the Wasteland of Early 1970s Cinema

Posted on May 15, 2026 by Cora

The next installment of my Eastercon report is coming, but I’ve also been blogging elsewhere. For starters, I was at File 770, reviewing the first few movie figures from the new Masters of the Universe Chronicles collectors line, which will … Continue reading →

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Cora’s Adventures at Iridescence, the 2026 Eastercon in Birmingham, Part 3: Easter Saturday at the Con

Posted on May 13, 2026 by Cora

Over the Easter weekend, I was at Iridescence, the 2026 Eastercon in Birmingham, UK. I’ve already chronicled my adventures in getting to Birmingham and wandering around the city in part 1 and my adventures on Good Friday in part 2. … Continue reading →

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Cora’s Adventures at Iridescence, the 2026 Eastercon in Birmingham, Part 2: Good Friday at the Con

Posted on May 12, 2026 by Cora

Over the Easter weekend, I was at Iridescence, the 2026 Eastercon in Birmingham, UK. I’ve already chronicled my adventures in getting to Birmingham and wandering around the city in part 1. Now – after some delays caused by the Hugo … Continue reading →

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