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CinemaBlend Copy to clipboard Holiday movies are a unique aspect of film history, as when theyre accepted by a family they have the potential to be re-watched every single year. Perhaps the biggest example of this is A Christmas Story, which plays on a constant loop every Christmas morning. The beloved 1983 classic starred Peter Billingsley as protagonist Ralphie, although it turns out he was made sick on the set for a wild reason. A Christmas Story follows Ralphie and his friends in the days ...

Copy to clipboard The Marvel Cinematic Universe is in a unique place right now, as the wait for Phase Four has been made longer with the delay of Black Widow. But a number of projects are currently in the works, including Jon Watts third Spider-Man movie starring Tom Holland. Countless casting rumors about the movie have swirled over the past month, after it was revealed that actors from the past two franchises would somehow be reprising their role. And a new piece of fan art has imagined wha...

Copy to clipboard Ryan Reynolds has had a long and successful career in film, but now hes perhaps best known for his leading role in the Deadpool franchise. While also serving as a producer and writer, Reynolds helped to adapt the Merc with the Mouth for the big screen, and breaking new ground as an R-rated comic book movie. But his first appearance as Wade Wilson was actually back in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, with his infamous appearance leaving something to be desired. And Reynolds stunt ma...

CinemaBlend Copy to clipboard CinemaBlend participates in affiliate programs with various companies. We may earn a commission when you click on or make purchases via links. 2020 has been a wild year, particularly for the film industry. Countless projects were delayed when sets and movie theaters alike were shut down due to global health issues. But the year is ending on a high note with Patty Jenkins Wonder Woman 1984, which will arrive on Christmas Day in theaters and streaming on HBO Max. Th...

CinemaBlend Copy to clipboard CinemaBlend participates in affiliate programs with various companies. We may earn a commission when you click on or make purchases via links. Zack Snyders DC blockbuster Justice League has had an absolutely wild life. The crossover film event was greatly altered by Warner Bros. when the filmmaker departed due to a family tragedy, leading to calls for the Snyder Cut. This went on for years, and now that alternate version is becoming a reality on HBO Max. Snyder ha...

CinemaBlend Copy to clipboard CinemaBlend participates in affiliate programs with various companies. We may earn a commission when you click on or make purchases via links. Filmmaker/actor Taika Waititi has been on a roll over the past few years. He became a household name thanks to his work in Thor: Ragnarok, which led to a partnership with Disney that extended to The Mandalorian and another Star Wars movie, and his most recent reaction to that announcement is so on brand. Taika Waititi had...

CinemaBlend The DC Extended Universe has had a unique life in theaters. What began with Zack Snyders handful of movies has grown into a massive franchise including a variety of directors and heroes. One of the first successes of the DCEU was Patty Jenkins Wonder Woman, which broke new ground and was a critical and box office success. The sequel 1984 is finally arriving on both theaters and HBO Max on Christmas, and the reviews have officially started rolling in. Since its inception with Man ...

CinemaBlend Copy to clipboard The horror genre has been flourishing for years, as a variety of new and exciting projects hit theaters. But horror was built on franchises, and some beloved properties have returned as a result of the genres renaissance. The latest of these projects is the new Scream movie, which recently wrapped production. The movie marks the first installment since the death of Wes Craven, with Ready or Not directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett behind the camera. ...

Copy to clipboard CinemaBlend participates in affiliate programs with various companies. We may earn a commission when you click on or make purchases via links. The Marvel Cinematic Universe has become a well-oiled machine over the past decade and change of filmmaking. And while there are countless heroes occupying both the small and silver screens, a few franchises have risen up as fan favorites. Chief among them is James Gunns Guardians of the Galaxy, which made a scrappy group of heroes int...

CinemaBlend Copy to clipboard CinemaBlend participates in affiliate programs with various companies. We may earn a commission when you click on or make purchases via links. Director Zack Snyder is known for his bold visuals, which translated well into the DC Extended Universe and his trio of movies. Fans are anxiously awaiting the Snyder Cuts release on HBO Max, which will reveal the filmmakers original vision for the Justice League movie. But is he working on a remaster for Batman v Superman...