Jessica Rawden

Jessica Rawden

Managing Editor

The Background: Jessica Rawden is Managing Editor at CinemaBlend. She’s been kicking out news stories at CinemaBlend since 2007 and joined the full-time staff in 2014. She oversees news content, hiring and training for the site, and her areas of expertise include theme parks, rom-coms, Hallmark (particularly Christmas movie season), reality TV, celebrity interviews and primetime. She loves a good animated movie. 


Jessica has a Masters in Library Science degree from Indiana University, and used to be found behind a reference desk most definitely not shushing people. She now uses those skills in researching and tracking down information in very different ways. 


What She’s Into: A former soccer player and recent tennis addict, Jessica also enjoys running, both of the distance and sprint variety. When not at the movie theater or in a theme park, her other free time is spent in book clubs, hiking, drinking wine, binge-watching, keeping tabs on celebrity fashion and riding rollercoasters. Has a serious Hallmark habit and an even bigger record-buying habit. Will bake for compliments. 


What She’s Excited About Right Now:  Hallmark Christmas movie season. Wearing socks to bed.      

Latest articles by Jessica Rawden

Luke Bracey and the main cast wear prairie cotton fits with wooden outbuildings in the background on Little House on the Prairie.
Megyn Kelly Worried Little House On The Prairie Would Be Too Woke. Reviews Have The Opposite Complaint

By Jessica Rawden Published

The beloved children's books have sparked a TV debate.

Streaming News
A screenshot of Sheldon and Amy hugging in their bathroom on the set of The Big Bang Theory. Both have on long-sleeved shirts.
I Had No Idea How Badly Mayim Bialik Needed The Big Bang Theory Role When She Auditioned

By Jessica Rawden Published

Landing Amy was not a slam dunk.

Television
A look at the fireworks over Grand Helios hotel as part of Epic Universe's Celestial Goodnight program.
Epic Universe Is Finally Figuring Out Nighttime As Head Honcho Sends Sweet Message After Fireworks Display

By Jessica Rawden Published

Love this.

Theme-parks
Ryan Reynolds in his red Deadpool suit and Hugh Jackman in yellow Wolverine suit walking through desert setting in Deadpool & Wolverine.
Hugh Jackman Won't Let One Wolverine Joke Go (Probably Because Ryan Reynolds Won't Either)

By Jessica Rawden Published

This joke has at least another 33 years left on it.

Movies
Jennifer Lawrence shows off the back of her long train on the red carpet during the 2013 Oscars (when she tripped up the stairs).
Jennifer Lawrence Admitted Us Watching Her Fall On Oscars Stairs Was Not Her Most Cringe Moment

By Jessica Rawden Published

There was no silver lining or playbook in this situation.

Movies
The first concept rendering for the Hollywood version of the Fast and Furious Coaster.
The Cali Fast & Furious Coaster Is Still Ahead, But I Love To See Universal Orlando Catching Up

By Jessica Rawden Published

Hollywood Drift is coming fast and furiously.

Theme-parks
Emma Corrin in a button up, blazer and with a bald head in Deadpool & Wolverine.
Emma Corrin Went Bald In Deadpool And Wolverine, But This Feather-Covered Bird Blazer Will Turn Even More Heads

By Jessica Rawden Published

It had four beaks, a tail, and I still have no idea how it stayed snug.

Movies
Lexi Minetree and Reese Witherspoon both wear pink for the carpet for Elle's premiere. Both have their arms around each others' backs.
I Binge-Watched Elle In One Day, And Reese Witherspoon’s Message To The Fans Really Spoke To Me

By Jessica Rawden Published

The couch rot was real.

Streaming News
David Letterman sitting in an audience chair during his final Late Show appearance in 2026.
Many Celebrities Apparently Got The Same Warning Before Going On David Letterman

By Jessica Rawden Published

This would be so stressful.

Television
The ladies including Sunni and Whoopi sit around the half table on The View talking about Trump 2026.
There’s Been A Lot Of FCC Talk Related To TV Lately. A Committee Just Weighed In On The View

By Jessica Rawden Published

There's so much to rundown here.

Television
The viral DK Crush Float at Epic Universe.
The Epic Universe Team Had Only ‘One’ Rule When Putting The New Theme Park Together (Exclusive)

By Jessica Rawden Published

Exclusives One rule to bind them.

Exclusives
Savannah Louie celebrates a challenge win on Survivor Season 49 before her exit weeks later on Survivor 50.
3 Things I Learned About Going To Ponderosa From Survivor Castaway Savannah Louie

By Jessica Rawden Published

Going on Survivor is not for the faint of heart.

Television
Kaitlin Olson in dark purple boots, a light purple jacket, a short skirt and a vibrant printed top sitting on some filing cabinets in High Potential
I’m So Happy Someone Finally Spoke To Kaitlin Olson About Her Wild High Potential Wardrobe

By Jessica Rawden Published

How does Olson really feel?

Television
A late night still of Stephen Colbert -- both in suits, ties, and glasses -- sitting in the audience at The Late Show.
David Letterman’s Exit From The Late Show Really Echoes What Stephen Colbert Said

By Jessica Rawden Published

It's uncanny.

Television
Brittany Mahomes, Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez walking down the street during a night on the town.
Fans Are So Into Taylor Swift’s Wedding, They’re Tracking Selena Gomez (And Mama Donna’s) Movements

By Jessica Rawden Published

The sleuthing has begun.

Television
Gordon Ramsay is not amused during a team challenge on Masterchef Season 16, 2026.
It Is Seriously Crazy How Long Fox Is Keeping MasterChef Off The Air

By Jessica Rawden Published

Gordon Ramsay is not amused.

Television
A screenshot of the Prime Video logo with blue text on a white background 2026.
Amazon Just Canceled One Of My Guilty Pleasures. If Only Another Spicy Series Was On The Way...

By Jessica Rawden Published

Oh wait...

Streaming News
Stephen Amell and several other Baywatch cast members run in slow motion on the beach set of the Fox series.
One Big Mistake I Think Fox Has Already Made With The Baywatch Reboot

By Jessica Rawden Published

The Baywatch cast has been making a splash.

Television
A late night still of Stephen Colbert -- both in suits, ties, and glasses -- sitting in the audience at The Late Show.
I Keep Thinking About David Letterman Comparing The Late Show Ending To An Adult Bookstore

By Jessica Rawden Published

Not the analogy I'd expected.

Television
Kaitlin Olson and Jean Smart compete in matching grey hoodies on The Amazing Race season in Hacks.
I Learned More About The Amazing Race Rules From Kaitlin Olson Than I've Learned In Years Watching

By Jessica Rawden Published

She just dropped some hot facts.

Television
Kevin Sussman in a yellow checked shirt and orange jacket looking serious in Stuart Fails To Save The Universe.
I Just Realized Something About The Big Bang Theory Spinoff Stuart Fails To Save The Universe, And Now I'm In My Feelings

By Jessica Rawden Published

The signs were there, but I totally failed to clue in.

Streaming News
A screenshot of Donald Trump and a press image from one of the final days on The Late Show side-by-side.
A Longtime Late Night Reporter Thinks President Trump Was Involved In The Late Show's Cancelation

By Jessica Rawden Published

Here's the rundown.

Television
Sade Laflamme Snow holds a guitar as Alice in Season 4 of The Way Home. Her hair is down and she is wearing a dark shirt.
I Loved How The Way Home Ended, But It Didn't Answer One Big Mystery I'd Wondered About

By Jessica Rawden Published

Don't leave me hanging, pond.

Television
Kaley Cuoco in a heart tank top with bangs in The Big Bang Theory pilot.
What James Burrows Once Said About Flopping With The Big Bang Theory Pilot, Then Trying Again

By Jessica Rawden Published

Round 2 went better than Round 1.

Television
A look at Kara's blue and red suit in the Supergirl movie. She's in the air embracing a yellow sun.
Supergirl Is Now Being Compared To The Marvels (And This Is Not A Good Thing)

By Jessica Rawden Published

I honestly hope this is fake news.

Movies
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