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Sarah El-Mahmoud
The Background: Sarah El-Mahmoud has been with CinemaBlend since 2018, starting as a freelancer shortly after graduating from Cal State Fullerton with a degree in Journalism. In college, she was the Managing Editor of the award-winning college paper, The Daily Titan where she specialized in writing/editing long-form features, profiles and arts & entertainment coverage, including her first run-in with movie reporting, with a phone interview with Guillermo del Toro for Best Picture winner, The Shape of Water.
What She's Into: Sarah is CinemaBlend's resident YA enthusiast, often bringing her lifetime love of books and the stories behind their often contentious adaptations to the site. Deeply into when music and movies intersect, from knowing the hype musical tracks of Mamma Mia!, beautiful scores of Michael Giacchino and yes, the absolute banger Twilight soundtrack way too well. She is also passionate about highlighting and interviewing voices within the industry to help open the door for Hollywood to better represent the world through movies and television. Horror, she really loves horror movies. The world of animation as well... OK don't make her pick one genre.
What She's Excited About Right Now: The continued resurgence of horror and musicals. The next Hunger Games movie, Mike Flanagan's upcoming shows, the Wicked movies and the final Spider-Verse animated film.
Latest articles by Sarah El-Mahmoud
![Billie Eilish Hit Me Hard And Soft promo photo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QY6qhpNjdYUhsJEAnJPMA9-320-80.jpg)
Billie Eilish Is Holding Listening Parties In Movie Theaters For Her New Album, And I Hope It Starts A New Trend
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
Some fans will get to listen to Billie Eilish's upcoming album for the first time in an AMC Theatres next week.
![Nicholas Galitzine on stage in The idea of You and Harry Styles on stage at Coachella 2022](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Lqi77FX8uyBkURVsy9Zgoi-320-80.jpg)
Is The Idea Of You About Harry Styles? The Story Behind The Popular Comparison
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
The Idea Of You and Harry Styles have long been synonymously named together, but now that the movie is out, how close are they really related?
![Rebel Wilson and Anna Kendrick in Pitch Perfect](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eD8tHhh5Jr7Y3gf9yJkrKd-320-80.jpg)
Rebel Wilson Offers Exciting Pitch Perfect 4 Update
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
Rebel Wilson provides an exciting update about Pitch Perfect 4 and the future of the franchise.
![Sydney Sweeney in Immaculate holding a candle.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HBYgU5M5Zo4HmCM5QD3Y5m-320-80.jpg)
Sydney Sweeney Just Tried Something New With A Hip Cut Out, And She Literally Looks Immaculate
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
Check out Sydney Sweeney's latest fashion moment as she promoted Immaculate while in Mexico City.
![Ben Affleck and JLo at Elle's 2023 Women in Hollywood celebration](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f87WD5iKCAQXNfDVYLof6A-320-80.jpg)
Insider Drops Claims On How Jennifer Lopez And Ben Affleck Feel About ‘Outside Hate’ Towards Their Relationship
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
Here's how Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are reportedly feeling about the haters.
![Queen Charlotte and King George standing together, Charlotte is holing George's face to her's.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mrycE6Vwq5mSHJ5Uoq3fXh-320-80.jpg)
Queen Charlotte Season 2? Shonda Rhimes Explains Why Netflix Hasn’t Greenlighted Another Round Of The Powerhouse Series, And I Actually Love The Reasoning
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
Bridgerton's successful spinoff, Queen Charlotte, has yet to get a Season 2. Here's why.
![Glenn Powell in Twisters](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wgBkmkQkAfEymVYmboswzk-320-80.jpg)
Glen Powell Explains What It Was Like Having 'A Giant Jet Engine' Blown In His Face While Shooting Twisters, And It Sounds Intense
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
The Twisters sequel starring Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Anthony Ramos hits theaters this summer.
![Rachel Zegler's Snow White surrounded by the seven dwarfs](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jAMrXCoE3WefgRoFs9wgPk-320-80.jpg)
‘I Hope 23 Holds A Lot Less Hatred': After Snow White Backlash And More, Rachel Zegler Opens Up About Lessons She's Learned About Online Hate
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
The Snow White actress spoke to 2023 being a "hard year" following public backlash in regards to her upcoming Disney role.
![Billie Eilish with blonde wig in high pony tail for What Was I Made For? behind the scenes music video and Drew Barrymore screaming while on the phone in Scream (1996)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nD9ibNUANNs2gYhKXDNXJ6-320-80.jpg)
Finneas Compares Billie Eilish’s New Album To Drew Barrymore's Famous Scream Scene And It Makes So Much Sense
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
Billie Eilish's third studio album, Hit Me Hard And Soft, is set to come out on May 17, and Finneas compared it to Drew Barrymore's Scream scene.
![Kristen Stewart as a vampire in Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GGdmrqq7Bmq8FXsJ8Atvjj-320-80.png)
Kristen Stewart Is Making Another Vampire Movie, And As A Twilight Stan I'm So In
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
Kristen Stewart just signed on for a vampire thriller alongside Oscar Isaac, and we can't wait to sink our teeth in it.
![Olga Kurylenko as Taskmaster in Black Widow](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oqUuYLFSiSVKHnuUooh26G-320-80.jpg)
Thunderbolts*’s Taskmaster Actress Opened Up About That Asterisk In The Title, And I’m Even More Baffled About What Is Happening With The Marvel Movie
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
Following Marvel Studios announced a change to Thunderbolts title, Olga Kurylenko was asked to address it.
![Anya Taylor-Joy in Furiosa](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZdCoaeKDDBiP8PqZ2LAkWS-320-80.png)
George Miller Reveals Another Mad Max Prequel He Wants To Tackle Following Furiosa, And I Wonder What Fury Road Actors Could Be Involved
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
After Furiosa, George Miller is apparently interested in diving further into the franchise.
![David Howard Thornton in Terrifier 3 trailer](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LrbKiebrzoTDGnFpjK5Swb-320-80.jpg)
Terrifier 3 Will Have People Screaming (And Possibly Throwing Up) Even Earlier In Theaters
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
Terrifier 3 is officially coming to theaters earlier than initially planned.
![Steve Harvey in pure shock on Celebrity Family Feud](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wHdKxtiAiSRfhPR2kyrMrB-320-80.jpg)
Family Feud's Steve Harvey Loses It After Pastor And Another Older Contestant Share The Filthiest PG-Rated Answers Possible
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
Those Family Feud contestants continue to say the darndest things... and Steve Harvey's reactions are always gold.
![Anne Hathaway in The Idea of You.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a88YP6Lh6ScPrJR29MVdy5-320-80.jpg)
Anne Hathaway Was Striking In Red At The Idea Of You Premiere, But It Has Me Stressed About A Dress Malfunction
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
Anne Hathaway's red carpet look for The Idea Of You was stunning, but I wonder if she was in a full sweat given the design choice.
![Nick and Charlie holding a Paris map and smiling at each other.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oohTFzEmfzwf9wW4fT4KMH-320-80.jpg)
Despite Hits Like Heartstopper, LGBTQ+ Representation On Television Is Actually Decreasing For The Second Year In A Row
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
GLAAD has released its annual report of LGBTQ+ representation on television, and it's on a downturn.
![The Spiderwick Chronicles poster 2024 series](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LMf6tGEVWenJTL2gkvNXqD-320-80.jpg)
The Spiderwick Chronicles Cast Talks About What Mythical Creatures From The Show They’d Want To Adopt
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
Exclusives When CinemaBlend spoke to the cast of The Spiderwick Chronicles, its young cast dished on their favorite fictional creatures.
![Justice Smith and Brigette Lundy-Paine in I Saw The TV Glow](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2g6ruCXZwz6qMbjHY5hRYA-320-80.jpg)
I Saw The TV Glow Review: Jane Schoenbrun's Coming-Of-Age Drama Is Haunting, Hypnotic And A Powerful Examination Of Fandom
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
Don’t expect jump scares or the blood-flowing final acts of many A24 titles in the genre. Jane Schoenbrun is much more interested in placing you in the shoes of a feeling.
![HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 10: Billie Eilish attends the 96th Annual Academy Awards on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fsoVgvYp9LfU8Fd6532KZH-320-80.jpg)
10 Billie Eilish Red Carpet Looks That Challenged Norms For Women’s Fashion
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
Billie Eilish has a knack for turning heads on the red carpet for her unconventional and completely gorgeous looks.
![Sadness in Inside Out](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HsCGKXTtykwfyAXuV9SXKB-320-80.jpg)
Inside Out’s Sadness Is Going Viral For Busting A Move At Disneyland, And The Internet Can't Get Enough
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
As Disneyland Resort's Pixar Fest debuted this week, Inside Out's Sadness is going viral for getting down.
![Chris Pine in Poolman](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/j3SiBMmzwaxS6HNNRMBkQ3-320-80.jpg)
Chris Pine Can Effortlessly Rock A Red Carpet In Shorts And Hiking Boots, But Revealed He Was 'Absolutely Terrified' At His First Premiere
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
Chris Pine recalls how his first premiere went, which was for Princess Diaries 2, as he makes his directorial debut in Poolman.
![Sydney Sweeney in Anyone but You](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LrUwTB3GPoAtFvX2HHihcM-320-80.png)
Sydney Sweeney Says So Long To Her Vacation With Photo Dump That Includes A Tropical Two-Piece Set, Zip Lines And An Insane Number Of Pool Floaties
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
Sydney Sweeney shared more photos from her trip to Hawaii as she ends an epic vacation.
![Tom Holland in Spider-Man: No Way Home and Zendaya in Challengers](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uER8QWJCdN2Z3WCertWHfm-320-80.jpg)
Tom Holland Shows His Support For Zendaya And Challengers By Hyping It Up With Loving Instagram Post
By Sarah El-Mahmoud published
As Challengers hits theaters, Tom Holland is being the most supportive boyfriend by promoting Zendaya's latest movie.