Nick Venable
The Background: Nick Venable is an Assistant Managing Editor, and the TV Editor. His humble origin story with CinemaBlend began all the way back in the pre-streaming era, circa 2009, as a freelancing DVD reviewer and TV recapper. After rising up through the ranks covering Movies, Nick leapfrogged over to the small screen to cover more and more television news and interviews, eventually taking over the section for the current era. Born in Louisiana and currently living in Texas — Who Dat Nation over America’s Team all day, all night — Nick spent several years in the hospitality industry, and also worked as a 911 operator. And if you ever happened to hear his music or read his comics/short stories, you have his sympathy. His love for his wife and daughters is almost equaled by his love of gasp-for-breath laughter and gasp-for-breath horror. A lifetime spent in the vicinity of a television screen led to his current dream job, as well as his knowledge of too many TV themes and ad jingles.
What He's Into: Nick is one of those people who won’t necessarily insert a Monty Python reference into every conversation, but is still mentally equipped to do so. Beyond such appreciation for surreal UK comedy, Nick also indulges in as much horror splendor as possible, from Stephen King novels to James Tynion IV comics to Freddy Krueger one-liners to all things Mike Flanagan. Throw in a dash of NFL, some 311 and Weird Al, fried crawfish poboys, bourbon, ‘90s-era pro wrestling, crossword puzzles and mystery-driven video games, and baby, you got a stew going. (Nick will insert an Arrested Development reference into every conversation, if possible.)
What He's Excited About: Anything Jeff Lemire, Tom King and W. Maxwell Prince think of, ever. More of Kelly Reilly’s deliriously fierce performances on Yellowstone. HBO’s The Last of Us. Clone High’s return. Colin Farrell’s Penguin being in every movie/TV show/breakfast cereal.
Latest articles by Nick Venable
There's Big Reason Christopher Meloni's Law And Order Spinoff Hasn't Been Renewed, And It May Mean Big Changes For Organized Crime
By Nick Venable published
Christopher Meloni's Law & Order: Organized Crime still hasn't heard news about its future, but there's reportedly a big reason for that.
Why The Conners Is Moving To A New Time Slot Before The Season Even Ends
By Nick Venable published
The Conners is saying goodbye to
The Simpsons Producer Knows Fans Are Shocked A 35-Year-Old Character Was Killed Off, And I Agree It's Actually A Good Thing
By Nick Venable published
The Simpsons killed off a character who's been around since the show's first season, and one EP thinks the shocked reactions are a good sign.
As James Gunn Celebrates The Joker's 84th Anniversary, I Have Ideas For Who Should Play The DCU's Clown Prince
By Nick Venable published
The Joker got some love from James Gunn for the villain's 84th anniversary, and here's who we think should play the Clown Prince for the DCU.
After Quiet On Set Success, ID Is Putting The TV Spotlight On Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter And Brother Aaron Carter
By Nick Venable published
Following the success of Quiet on Set, ID is putting Nick and Aaron Carter's controversies under the docuseries microscope.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Reflects On Competitive Feud With Sylvester Stallone And Why He Never Stopped Watching Rambo And Rocky Movies
By Nick Venable published
Arnold Schwarzenegger opened up about his rivalry with Sylvester Stallone and what kept him watching Rocky and Rambo movies.
Stephen Colbert Explains Why He Never Bought Into Late Night Wars, Still Can't Help But Take Fun Shot At John Oliver
By Nick Venable published
The Late Show host Stephen Colbert addresses why late night wars are no longer a thing, all while taking a shot at former colleague John Oliver.
All The Canceled And Ending TV Shows In 2024
By Nick Venable last updated
Here's a rundown of all the big TV shows ending in 2024, as well as every series that has been canceled so far.
Matthew McConaughey Still Hasn't Officially Joined Yellowstone Yet, And A New Rumor Suggests An A+ Actress Could Replace Him
By Nick Venable published
Yellowstone may be adding a female lead if Matthew McConaughey deal doesn't pan out.
Sylvester Stallone Reflects On Rocky II Injury That Almost Killed The Movie, But Did Arnold Schwarzenegger Have Anything To Do With It?
By Nick Venable published
In his interview with Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone addressed his gnarly injury that almost derailed Rocky II.
Curb Your Enthusiasm’s Showrunner Told Us How Jerry Seinfeld’s Hilarious ‘Sex Tape’ Riff With Leon Happened, And What Made Him Laugh The Most In The Series Finale
By Nick Venable published
Curb Your Enthusiasm's series finale was a hoot, and the showrunner told us his favorite moments, as well as how Jerry and Leon's scene happened.
Bluey's Surprise Season 3 Finale Lands Its OMG Ending In A Way That Makes Me Feel Silly For Worrying About 'The Sign'
By Nick Venable published
Bluey dropped a surprise final Season 3 episode which ends with a truly OMG reveal.
As Superman Continues Filming, James Gunn’s Latest Tease Has Me Wondering If He’s Going To Feature A Classic Element From DC Lore
By Nick Venable published
Superman director James Gunn shared a new tease that has me wondering how the filmmaker will pay homage to a classic DC Comics visual.
Iain Armitage Threw Back To Filming His First Young Sheldon Scene After Wrapping The Series Finale, And It's An Adorable Gut-Punch
By Nick Venable published
As Young Sheldon gets closer to its final episode, Iain Armitage flashed back to being filming the pilot as a teeny-tiny actor.
I Think Top Chef's Immunity Rule Change Was Smart, But The Latest Elimination Highlighted Its Biggest Flaw
By Nick Venable published
Top Chef introduced a huge immunity advantage change-up for Season 21, and while it's smart in some ways, it's also flawed in others.
'I Don't See A Difference': Quiet On Set Subjects Compare Creators To Nickelodeon's Dan Schneider For Allegedly Lying About Interviews
By Nick Venable published
Former Nickelodeon stars Raquel Lee and Alexa Nikolas claim tey were interviewed by Quiet On Set producers under false pretenses.
I Asked The Conners Bosses Why Roseanne Fave Martin Mull Hasn’t Returned As Leon, And Here’s What They Told Me
By Nick Venable published
Roseanne fans would love to see Martin Mull's Leon return on The Conners, so I asked the showrunner and EP about it.
Mayim Bialik Reveals Quiet On Set Abuse Wasn’t Only Happening At Nickelodeon: ‘It’s Considered Par For The Course’
By Nick Venable published
Mayim Bialik shared her thoughts on the industry issues depicted in the docuseries Quiet on Set.
TV Icon Tom Selleck Talks 'Accidental Career' And Why He Was Hesitant To Tell Life Story Even In The Era Of Celeb Memoirs
By Nick Venable published
Blue Bloods star Tom Selleck reflected on his lengthy "lucky" career, and why it took him so long to come around to writing his autobiography.
32 Of The Best Nick At Nite Shows
By Nick Venable published
Nick at Nite has been giving classic TV new generations for viewers for decades, and we've rounded up 30+ of the best series
Backlash For Quiet On Set? Former Nickelodeon Star Alleges She Was Included Despite Denying Permission As Christy Carlson Romano Calls Doc Team 'Trauma Tourists'
By Nick Venable published
A former Nickelodeon star reportedly requested not to appear in the Quiet on Set docuseries, while Christy Carlson Romano called the directors out.
Fallout Star Walton Goggins On Bringing Such A Huge Game Franchise To Life Without Having Actually Played Any Of It
By Nick Venable published
Fallout's Walton Goggins talked to CinemaBlend about why he chose not to get invested in the video game franchise ahead of portraying The Ghoul.
Rare Disneyland Concept Art Shows Off Unused 'Anything Can Happen' Land Elements I'd Have Absolutely Loved As A Kid (And As An Adult)
By Nick Venable published
Some Disneyland concept art were recently auctioned off featuring unused attraction ideas that sound awesome for both kids and adults.