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A series of remarkably realistic deepfake videos starring the Mission: Impossible actor recently hit TikTok.

CinemaBlend Copy to clipboard One of the first digital motion capture performances that captured audiences in theaters was Andy Serkis Gollum. Rather than being a man wearing extensive prosthetics or being an entirely animated character, Gollum was Andy Serkis. All the physical movements were his, but the character of Gollum was physically created around him using digital technology. Its a unique role for that reason, but also because it meant the actor had to spend most of his time on set walk...

CinemaBlend Copy to clipboard Last week was a massive one for theme park news. We learned not only that Universal Orlando Resort is moving forward on the construction of the Epic Universe theme park much sooner than anticipated, but that Disneyland Resort now has a pathway towards reopening. While nothing is set in stone, starting April 1 its at least possible for Disneyland Resort to reopen its theme parks in a limited fashion. And over the weekend Chairman of the Parks, Experiences, and Produ...

The battle between Godzilla and Kong is just looking better and better.

CinemaBlend Copy to clipboard From the earliest days Walt Disney Worlds Epcot was seen as a sort of permanent worlds fair. The World Showcase area especially was designed to introduce different nations of the world to an American public that might never get to visit them. Enhancing that mission over the years have been a number of annual festivals held in the park that highlight specific aspects of those cultures. The International Food and Wine Festival is probably the most famous, but you sho...

The how and where of the streaming situation and other details concerning Raya and the Last Dragon, which lands in theaters and on Disney+ Friday, March 5.

The Epcot line of the Walt Disney World Skyliner had another malfunction.

CinemaBlend Copy to clipboard Walt Disney World is certainly not as busy as it once was, but that doesnt mean that people have abandoned the resort entirely. People are still visiting the theme parks, and the hotels, and will be able to visit one of the water parks again very soon. Many more will be planning trips in the weeks and months to come. However, in addition to all the changes that have had to take place due to the pandemic, Walt Disney World has also begun to phase out a couple of pop...

CinemaBlend Copy to clipboard Disneys latest blockbuster is finally here, after a year of very few blockbuster films to enjoy, as the 59th feature film from Walt Disney Animation Studios is preparing to hit streaming and the big screen. Kelly Marie Tran stars as Raya in Raya and the Last Dragon, an epic adventure and martial arts movie that features a cast full of star power, with characters voiced by Awkwafina, Gemma Chan, Benedict Wong, and Daniel Dae Kim. Directed by Don Hall ( Big Hero 6, ...

Whether watched on the big screen, or streaming in one's living room, Raya and the Last Dragon simply needs to be seen. Period.