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Halo Infinite developers 343 Industries have not included playable Elites in any of its Halo games since it took control of the franchise with Halo 4. However, letting players control Elites was one of the series’ better additions, and 343 should reconsider their reintroduce them in Halo Infinite‘s multiplayer. Originally devised as enemies in the original Halo, Elites soon graduated to playable character status

Friday AM Update: Universal had not one, but two wide release previews last night as they head into the four-day Independence Day weekend, with both DreamWorks Animation’s The Boss Baby: Family Business, and Blumhouse’s The Forever Purge grossing $1.3M apiece. Those looking for more technicality: Boss Baby 2 took in $1.31M at 2,700 theaters from shows which began

Megan Fox has been promoting her new horror action film Till Death and, as you would expect, the former Transformers star has been asked about a number of topics, including her feelings toward big blockbusters, which is mostly due to her experience with them. Transformers turned Fox, who had been acting prior to joining the

George A. Romero’s Night Of The Living Dead, the 1968 horror film that established most of the accepted zombie canon in use today, is getting an animated adaptation titled Night Of The Animated Dead. In the fifty-three years since its release, Night Of The Living Dead has become widely regarded as a cultural touchstone when

EXCLUSIVE:  Blue Fox Entertainment has taken the US rights to Paul A. Kaufman’s YA dramedy Butter. An autumn theatrical release is currently planned. The movie tells the story of Butter (Alex Kersting), a smart, funny high school junior who happens to be obese. Butter manages to befriend the prettiest girl at school, Anna (McKaley Miller), via

While Riddler will be The Batman’s main antagonist, he won’t be the only notable Caped Crusader adversary causing trouble, as we’ll also spend time with Zoë Kravitz’s Catwoman, Colin Farrell’s Penguin and John Turturro’s Carmine Falcone. The Batman’s cast also includes Robert Pattinson as the eponymous protagonist, Jeffrey Wright as James Gordon, Andy Serkis as

The Chucky TV show cast assembles in a new behind-the-scenes image. Chucky slashed his way into the hearts of horror fans for the first time in 1988’s Child’s Play. The sleeper hit movie would quickly spawn a franchise, and in 2019 a reboot movie was released featuring an updated version of the original film’s killer

Lionsgate’s Nicolas Cage self parody feature The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent will open on April 22, 2022. The title was previously unset. In the action comedy, Nicolas Cage stars as… Nicolas Cage. Creatively unfulfilled and facing financial ruin, the fictionalized version of Cage must accept a $1 million offer to attend the birthday of a dangerous

Halle Berry has taken a lot of fashion risks over the last year in particular. Like many of the folks who take to the streets to celebrate Pride in myriad ways during the month of June, Berry ultimately decided to bare it all, choosing to celebrate in a free-flowing topless look featuring a rainbow skirt

Kate Hudson and Kathryn Hahn had an exciting How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days reunion while filming their new movie, Knives Out 2. The two actresses starred in the 2003 rom-com alongside Matthew McConaughey. Hudson and Hahn played Andie and Michelle, two best friends who are working for a women’s magazine while navigating dating life. The two’s chemistry

As Broadway gets ready to rock with you once again, there’s a new man in the mirror for the Michael Jackson musical. The producers said today that Myles Frost will play the King of Pop in MJ, replacing Ephraim Sykes, who has exited to film a movie. He’ll take over the coveted role for the

It seems like Kevin Hart is pretty much always working, whether he’s acting on movie sets, working on stand-up routines, or making time for his family, and it totally makes sense now. Putting in all that effort on his career, his family, and his body are things that make him happy. In addition to all

The next Mii Fighter costumes for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate have been announced, and they include Dante, Shantae, Lloyd, and Skyrim‘s Dragonborn. This means some of the most popular choices for full Smash Bros. character representation have been relegated to Mii Fighter status. The Mii Fighters were revealed during Kazuya from Tekken‘s mini Direct. These smaller Directs have been hosted by director

IFC Film’s Werewolves Within saw the biggest debut in a weekend without many new limited releases. Directed by Josh Ruben and written by Mishna Wolff, the comedy-horror flick stars Sam Richardson (Veep) and Milana Vayntrub. In the Ubisoft game-based film, a proposed pipeline creates divisions within the small town of Beaverfield and a snowstorm traps

Bloodsport and Superman’s history goes all the way back to DC’s Superman comics of the 1980s, which saw the former manipulated into assassinating the hero. While he would be unsuccessful in killing Superman, Bloodsport came close with the help of a Kryptonite needle. In The Suicide Squad, he’ll have used a bullet and, when asked

Agents of SHIELD actor Ming-Na Wen shares her opinion about the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Loki. Wen has an extensive filmography working across a variety of genres. Her first appearance on television was in Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood in 1985. Since then, she has voiced the title character in Disney’s Mulan and has starred in a recurring role on ER. More

Universal’s F9 is off to a great start as expected having grossed $7.1M from 3,100 theaters that began showtimes at 7PM. The pic expands to 4,179 theaters today, the widest ever for a film being released during the pandemic. In more great news: F9 did more business last night than Hobbs & Shaw did in its Thursday previews which were $5.8M

Sorry, Brunos, but the phrase is a really powerful one that definitely stuck with me long after watching it. As the director said, they really wanted to come up with a line that would encapsulate the character of Alberto along with his message and influence on Luca. So when writer Jesse Andrews cooked up the

There isn’t currently an iMessage app for Windows, but according to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, he’s in support of that changing. Nadella hinted at this during an interview regarding the recent Windows 11 announcement, suggesting that there could be a future where more Apple services are available on the Windows platform. Microsoft showcased Windows 11 during a virtual

Consumer enthusiasm for the return of in-person events combined with deeper digital engagement during the pandemic will allow both to thrive, according to a new study by UTA IQ, the research arm of the giant agency. The report, Virtual + Reality: The Future of Digital & Live Entertainment in a Post-Pandemic World, backs up what’s

CinemaBlend participates in affiliate programs with various companies. We may earn a commission when you click on or make purchases via links. For several months now, fans that have been looking forward to Zack Snyder’s Justice League have gotten their fill of the long-awaited film on HBO Max. But in the wake of the film’s

James Gunn posted on Instagram that he pitched a Creature from the Black Lagoon film, but was turned down. The original 1954 Universal monster horror film is a classic. It follows an odd creature that conceals itself within the Amazonian jungle. A group of people head into its territory to contain the creature for research

After 17 months of one-and-off promotion, including two Super Bowl spots, Universal’s F9 finally arrives at U.S. and Canadian theaters with high hopes of turbo-charging what has been a rudderless summer box office post Memorial Day weekend as the pandemic calms. F9 will be the widest theatrical release during the pandemic at 4K theaters, which still

In reference to why Bam Margera was even kicked off of Jackass 4 in the first place, all signs point towards a relapse that violated his contract for the upcoming Paramount sequel. Because a condition of his participation was to maintain sobriety, Margera’s failure to do so caused him to be removed from the movie

Nonso Anozie and Christian Convery, the stars of Netflix’s Sweet Tooth, consider what roles they’d like producer Robert Downey Jr. to play. After hanging up his Iron Man suit for good following Avengers: Endgame, Downey has shifted his focus towards his producing side. In addition to serving as an executive producer on HBO’s Perry Mason, Downey has helped

WARNING: This article contains major spoilers for Loki episode 2. The God of Mischief takes a shot at the Asgardians in Loki episode 2, and it makes Odin’s lengthy rule over the Nine Realms a bit confusing. In Loki, Tom Hiddleston’s character is brought on by the Time Variance Authority to stop Sophia Di Martino’s rogue Loki variant from messing

Specialty box office is ready for liftoff. With Los Angeles and New York completely peeling back restrictions on theater capacity for the first weekend, we are starting to see rays of hope illuminate the limited release space. Meet The Blacks 2 blasted expectations last week by posting a $1M+ debut (per screen average of $2,533).

The original trio of the original Star Wars films, Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and Carrie Fisher, now all have their Hollywood Stars. The continued impact of the original Star Wars is truly impressive, and the franchise will probably keep going for another 30 years without missing a beat. Carrie Fisher will always be such an

For some strange reason, TV viewers have a fascination with shows that are centered around plane crashes. They have been tackled in many ways, and, often, the crash results in a group of people being stranded somewhere, usually a deserted island. In other instances, there’s something questionable about the crash, why it happened, or the event

It’s thrilling to watch Lionsgate make a run at the box office top spot with The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard, a grown-up comedy. Not a kiddie fantasy, like Peter Rabbit 2 or Cruella. Not a Covid-era placeholder, like The War With Grandpa, or a streaming event, like Borat Subsequent Moviefilm. But a rough, raucous, R-rated action