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Castlevania is definitely a pioneer in lots of ways: a spectacular show of gore, violence, horror, and action with some brilliant female characters and excellent animation and voice acting, it has won the hearts of many fans of adult animated series, horror, vampire lore, and of course of the original video games upon which the

Actors’ Equity has approved the first two theaters to resume performances since the nationwide shuttering of playhouses in March due to the coronavirus pandemic. The theaters, a pair of regional venues in Massachusetts, have agreed to safety protocols that include testing for Equity members and those who come in contact with them. The Berkshire Theatre

The struggle, as they say, my friends, has been very real for many people in the past few months. We have all been very concerned with several things since mid-March (at least), and considering the fact that two of those things are staying healthy and staying entertained, it’s meant finding a variety of ways to

The poster for the DC animated film Justice League: Throne of Atlantis is reimagined using the live-action superheroes from the DC Extended Universe. Justice League: Throne of Atlantis is one of the many films apart of the DC Animated Movie Universe that came out in 2015. While the animated DC films have covered several storylines over the years, Throne of Atlantis focuses on

Talk about box-office drama. As the July 4 weekend unwinds, IFC’sThe Truth might be slugging it out with Homewrecker from Dark Star and The Outpost from Fathom for the honor of ranking somewhere in the 300s, near IFC’s own Wiener-Dog, among all-time Independence Day performers. (Who can say for sure, as release dates have become

Tom Cruise and Christopher McQuarrie have had a fruitful relationship over the past several years, with the pair churning out several successful installments in the Mission: Impossible franchise. And of course, the two are currently working away on two more installments. However, some may forget that they also worked together on 2012’s Jack Reacher, which

 There’s no doubt that Disney has been responsible for some of the world’s most beloved and well-known films. From the early glory days to the Disney Renaissance of the 90s, to the recent tidal wave of live-action remakes, Disney’s films have captured the world’s imagination like no other. Such is the lasting effect of Disney’s

The international box office this weekend was again led by Korea, with major local release #Alive taking a 70% share of the market. The zombie horror thriller from Spackman Entertainment’s Zip Cinema sold 1.06M tickets in its first five days for a gross of $7.4M through Sunday, again demonstrating the strength of new offerings, particularly

With five kids and a duck, Vin Diesel’s character has to put up with a lot throughout the movie (including an attack by ninjas). And while he looks goofy at times, Diesel commits to the role of a beefed up babysitter. There’s enough action, heartfelt parenting scenes, and light comedy to keep most people entertained,

Superman actor Henry Cavill reveals he’s been tempted to respond to some of his online fans in anonymity. Cavill has played Superman for the better part of the last decade, but his future with the character had been in question after much upheaval in the DC Extended Universe, including Robert Pattinson taking over the role of

John Lewis has always been fighting for civil rights, voting rights, gun control, health-care reform and immigration. He’s been doing it for over 60 years so to say that his narrative is relevant more now than ever is a wild understatement. In the documentary John Lewis: Good Trouble, director Dawn Porter (Trapped, Gideon’s Army) chronicles

The festival, named “A Night At The Drive-In,” has already started as of this past Wednesday, as Love and Basketball and Crazy Rich Asians opened the gates on this particular drive-in extravaganza. But there’s plenty of opportunities left to get in on the fun, as every two weeks a new pairing will be on display,

Something we come across often in Game Of Thrones is sword-fighting. It’s how characters settle disputes, even official trials in a court of law; it’s also sometimes just what happens when two enemies come across each other, with no regulations. And it’s often tense to watch characters clash their blades, wondering who’s about to come out

Following big circuits AMC and Regal, Cinemark has reversed its face mask policy for guests as the chain plans its reopening from the COVID-19 shutdown. “For the safety of our guests, employees and communities, Cinemark will require that face masks be worn throughout our theatres. Masks may be removed when eating and drinking inside the

This story gets into spoilers for Doctor Sleep, so if you haven’t yet seen Mike Flanagan’s masterful adaptation of Stephen King’s story, go watch it right now, and then circle back here.  When Mike Flanagan agreed to adapt Stephen King’s novel Doctor Sleep for the big screen, you have to imagine that the one review

According to Justice League producer Jon Berg, Cyborg actor Ray Fisher was upset about having to say his character’s catchphrase. Fisher has been a key part of the discussion surrounding Justice League, especially the Snyder Cut. He’s been one of director Zack Snyder’s biggest champions since the release of the film in 2017. This continued all the way

The Disney catalog joined Universal’s this weekend in playing whatever theaters were open at the box office as the majority of exhibition’s 5,9K theaters remain shuttered nationwide due to COVID-19. Overall, ticket sales continued to be distressed. Disney’s 2016 Oscar-winning hit Zootopia took the top spot with an estimated $280K, putting its liftime total at $341.5M,

Marvel fans can re-watch the the Infinity Saga on Disney+. You can use this link to sign up for the new streaming service. Throughout its decade of filmmaking, the Marvel Cinematic Universe methodically set up the location of each individual Infinity Stones. Those hardcore fans were paying attention to stones and Thanos’ impending arrival, dating

Avengers: Endgame concept art reveals a trippier look at Quantum Realm time travel in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In 2015’s Ant-Man, the Quantum Realm is described as a place where the concepts of space and time become irrelevant. Fans got their first glimpse of the place’s mind-bending visuals when Scott Lang goes subatomic to defeat Darren Cross’

EXCLUSIVE: The recent surge nationwide of coronavirus cases and California Governor Gavin Newsom‘s recent promise for tougher restrictions in Los Angeles tomorrow has many in exhibition and distribution really concerned that there’s no hard date in immediate sight as to when the big circuits will reopen again. I hear that after July 4, there will be

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 is a massive place, with countless comic book characters occupying the big screen. But a few franchises stand out among the rest as fan favorites, especially James Gunn’s Guardians

Harry Potter has built a strong legacy and an enduring fanbase. Besides the spinoff series, the eight-film series centering on the boy wizard has touched many fans and viewers. So much so that other studios wanted to capture the same levels of the Wizarding World, only to find less success. RELATED: 10 Other Shows & Movies You Didn’t

As expected with NYC and LA cinemas still not opened, and Tenet, the first big event pic heading to Aug. 12, the No. 1 exhibitor in the U.S., Europe and the Middle East, AMC, will now reopen its circuit on July 30 instead of July 15. On the new date, the Leawood, KS-based chain will

It’s not exactly news to say that 2020 has been something of a dumpster fire of a year. We’re pretty much all ready for it to be over. Under normal circumstances, when reality just becomes too damn annoying to deal with, many of us might escape into fictional stories that are much more interesting, but

Wands are everything in J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world. From illuminating a room to eliminating an adversary, witches and wizards are nothing without their wands. In Harry Potter, each wand fashioned by esteemed wand makers feature a type of wood the wand is to be made from, and the most important piece of the wand – the core, which

It’s official — at least for the time being: Disney said Friday it is moving Niki Caro’s Mulan release date from July 25 to August 21, the weekend after Tenet‘s five-day opening from August 12-16. We were hearing noise about this earlier this week, as we told you, with COVID-19 cases surging nationwide and theaters