Corey Chichizola
The Background: Corey Chichizola has been with CinemaBlend since 2015, starting as the Weekend Editor before climbing up the ranks and eventually becoming the Movies Editor. Born and raised in New Jersey and an alumnus of Ramapo College, he's combined his degrees in theater and literature to cover the the way stories are told in TV and film. On top of helping run the news cycle, Corey has been honored to do a variety of on camera interviews with his personal heroes, and has been particularly privileged to speak with actors about their process on set. Before joining the CB team he worked in the New York theater world, and is thrilled to be in such close proximity to the city that never sleeps.
What He's Into: Corey is one of CinemaBlend's biggest horror nerds, and is happy to cover all thing spooky, especially related to favorite franchises like Halloween and Scream. He's also taken his passion and education for theater to cover the movie musical beat on the website. While a movies editor, Corey is also a television addict, watching what seems like a billion different shows every year. Aside from scripted programs, he's got a passion for certain corners of the Reality TV world including Survivor, RuPaul's Drag Race, and the Real Housewives. He's also got a passion for the mockumentary subgenre on both the big and small screens, especially projects like Drop Dead Gorgeous, Waiting for Guffman, and The Office.
What's He's Excited About Right Now: Anything that Jordan Peele will give us, Talk to Me, the Exorcist reboot, the final season of Handmaid's Tale.
Latest articles by Corey Chichizola
![Jennifer Lopez looks horrified in a mech suit in Atlas.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cLBwxkpgm6YjoGMeHiCczf-320-80.jpg)
Atlas Got Crushed By Critics, But JLo’s Movie Is Dominating On Netflix. How That Ties Into Recent Rumors
By Corey Chichizola published
Jennifer Lopez's movie Atlas is performing well on Netflix, as rumors swirl about her marriage.
![Carolyn Wiger on the beach doing her first Survivor confessional](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TJLu2Je7XJKT9TdSvepSRa-320-80.jpg)
Fans Have All The Carolyn Wiger Thoughts After The Traitors Season 3 Cast Is Revealed
By Corey Chichizola published
The cast of The Traitors Season 3 is stacked, and fans are sounding off about Carolyn Wiger.
![Deadpool](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UE4HAxLhVmm3xGkMoXh66N-320-80.png)
Will Deadpool And Wolverine Feature Nudity? Why The Disney Newcomer’s Specifically Rated R
By Corey Chichizola published
Deadpool and Wolverine will be the MCU's first R-rated movie, but will there be nudity like the original?
![Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck on the red carpet smiling](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bagoWcRgtTf9jpbrbBAE9n-320-80.jpg)
An Expert PR Person Has A Wild (And Intriguing) Theory About Why The Press Has Been Saturated With Ben Affleck And JLo Split News
By Corey Chichizola published
Countless rumors about Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's marriage have been swirling lately.
![Screenshot of Rob Mariano in Survivor: WInners At War](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jQf9jx4CuETdBcpPA9FGU-320-80.png)
Survivor's Boston Rob Addresses Possible Season 50 Return, Reveals Castaways Are Trying To Form Pre-Game Alliances
By Corey Chichizola published
Survivor 50 will feature returning players, and Boston Rob is already being approached by other castaways.
![MCU's Avengers getting ready to fight Chitauri](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/78rRqq9SmQfBkBqB3mWgSj-320-80.jpeg)
The Next Avengers Movie Will Reportedly Feature An Insane Number Of Heroes, And I Am So In
By Corey Chichizola published
The Avengers 5 is in development, and it sounds like it's going to be a huge crossover.
![“NBCUniversal Winter Press Tour – Peacock’s “The Traitors” Panel”](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/92wKAfAExCmQvFEmNfScoU-320-80.jpg)
Following Rumors, The Traitors Reveals Official Season 3 Cast (And I'm Hyped)
By Corey Chichizola last updated
The Traitors have another all-star cast of reality royalty for Season 3.
![Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen on Bravo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/V3CVxpz4ZAZTXWTADYh6A4-320-80.jpg)
Andy Cohen Explains Why Real Housewives Of New Jersey Won’t Get A Reunion For Season 14, And As A Fan I Get It
By Corey Chichizola published
RHONJ is skipping its reunion for the first time ever, and Andy Cohen explained why.
![Venom's long tongue in the trailer for Venom 3](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iuKcSHyUZzATHZBvsGzA6S-320-80.jpg)
Venom 3 Fan Theory Claims Connection To Peter Parker, And My Mind Is Blown (If Its True)
By Corey Chichizola published
Venom: The Last Dance released its first trailer, and fan theories are already swirling.
![Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool 3's trailer](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bhzw7zzVqDR5XvCv8qjv2F-320-80.jpg)
See Ryan Reynolds Reveal Editing Is Wrapping On Deadpool & Wolverine (And His Choice Nickname For Hugh Jackman’s Character)
By Corey Chichizola published
Deadpool 3 is almost here, and Ryan Reynolds shared an updated on editing the blockbuster.
![Alan Cumming on The Traitors US](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sKXXkQQT5RmmdfTTA3BapP-320-80.png)
The Rumored Cast For Traitors Season 3 Dropped, And Many Fans Are Not Happy
By Corey Chichizola published
The Traitors Season 3 will feature more celebrities, and some fans don't like the rumored cast.
![Neve Campbell in Scream 2022](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NmMYVuibsRfkSmRt6gZdUT-320-80.png)
‘Really Grateful’: Scream’s Neve Campbell Shares Excitement About Playing Sidney Prescott Again
By Corey Chichizola published
Scream icon Neve Campbell is back for the seventh movie as Sidney Prescott.
![From left to right: A close up of Jennifer Lopez looking serious in Atlas and a photo of Ben Affleck as Phil Knight sitting at his desk in Air.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cAEN3e7v8T2APdRvSi4qBX-320-80.jpg)
Ben Affleck And JLo Allegedly Putting Their Kids First, Caught Giving Air Kisses At His Son's Game
By Corey Chichizola published
Rumors about Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck possibly splitting up have been swirling for weeks.
![Hugh Jackman in his yellow Wolverine suit for Deadpool 3](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2kjs2PTgipiKbVRKuzs2p8-320-80.jpg)
Deadpool 3’s Hugh Jackman Explains Why He Needed A Wolverine Break, How It Felt To Put The Claws Back On
By Corey Chichizola published
Hugh Jackman is back as Wolverine in Deadpool 3 after years away from the role.
![Lady Gaga's Harley Quinn miming shooting herself](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RVFTw7HYHvnf6eWbyixkZX-320-80.jpg)
’You Know My Version Of Harley Is Mine’: Don’t Compare Lady Gaga’s Harley Quinn To The Other Versions, Per The Folie à Deux Star
By Corey Chichizola published
Lady Gaga will appear as Harley Quinn in Joker 2 opposite Joaquin Phoenix.
![Maria getting her torch snuffed on Survivor 46](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VEsxTH9Aeyph6k5P5knMfR-320-80.jpg)
After Fan Backlash Over Maria, Survivor Issues Statement To The Community Asking For Kindness
By Corey Chichizola published
Survivor 46's discourse has been prickly, with Maria getting at on of hate for her Final Tribal vote.
![Chris Evans looking serious in Captain America: The Winter Soldier.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/S2Xjd8CbU9riNGjaKxz9Pm-320-80.jpg)
Chris Evans Defended Himself After Rumors Swirled He Signed A Bomb Meant For Warfare
By Corey Chichizola published
Rumors swirled that Chris Evans signed a bomb, but he set the record straight.
![Deadpool](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QRJTMUYHjC6kuvBPjLv9CZ-320-80.jpg)
Deadpool 3's Popcorn Bucket Has Arrived, And It’s Totally Mocking Dune 2 In A Wild Way
By Corey Chichizola published
Kevin Feige teased the Deadpool 3 popcorn bucket was gonna be wild, and they delivered.
![Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman smiling on the red carpet of The Adam Project](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AwZAC4C7eb9VYc3cymtUBP-320-80.jpg)
The Story Behind Hugh Jackman's Meet Cute With Pal And Faux Enemy Ryan Reynolds: 'I Was Blown Away'
By Corey Chichizola published
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman met filming X-Men Origins: Wolverine, and the story is adorable.
![JLo smiling at Affleck at the premiere of This is Me... Now: A Love Story](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gaFEChbS8n28CRaRZ4yFL3-320-80.jpg)
Rumors Swirled JLo's Work Had Become A Focus During Marriage To Ben Affleck. But She Straight Up Said She 'Pared' It Back
By Corey Chichizola published
Rumors are swirling about Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's marriage, and how her work might have factored in.
![Rose Tico standing during Resistance meeting in The Rise of Skywalker](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Qo4ZGGs4PgNXZZCvu2ZQ4C-320-80.jpg)
‘It’s Terrifying’: Star Wars Boss Kathleen Kennedy Addresses How Women In The Franchise Face Backlash Online
By Corey Chichizola published
Star Wars fans are passionate, but that can sometimes be to the detriment of certain contributors.
![Zendaya in the trailer for Challengers watching a tennis match.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VczApbsSALhrKDQ5aqsDFE-320-80.jpg)
Challengers Has Had A Mixed Reception, But I Finally Rented Zendaya’s Movie And There's A Reason It's My Favorite Movie Of The Year (So Far)
By Corey Chichizola published
Challengers is available for rent now, and I'm still buzzing from the tennis movie.
![Kenzie smiling on the beach during her final day on Survivor 46](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/roQpGUad8eNJZV8uQagRy5-320-80.jpg)
Kenzie Petty's Story About Hunter And Leaving Yanu For The Survivor Merge Is The Most Season 46 Story I've Read Yet
By Corey Chichizola published
Survivor 46's Kenzie Petty had a rough time at the start of the game.