Erik Swann

Erik Swann

Senior Content Producer

The Background: Erik Swann is a Senior Content Producer at CinemaBlend. He began working with the publication in 2020 when he was hired as Weekend Editor. Today, he continues to write, edit and handle social media responsibilities over the weekend. On weekdays, he also writes TV and movie-related news and helps out with editing and social media as needed. He graduated from the University of Maryland, where he received a degree in Broadcast Journalism. After shifting into multi-platform journalism, he started working as a freelance writer and editor before joining CB. During his time with the site, he's been able to cover some excellent TV shows and films and interview some wonderful stars.


What He's Into: Erik is a superhero fan, and his love for comic books began after he first watched Batman: The Animated Series as a child. He also enjoys comedies, action/adventure flicks, dramas and science fiction. He has a love for sports as well, particularly professional basketball. Though he's a Maryland/Washington D.C. native, he roots for the Boston Celtics. Some of his all-time favorite TV shows are BTAS, Breaking Bad, Sanford and Son, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Better Call Saul and Atlanta. And when it comes to movies, Beverly Hills Cop, A Raisin in the Sun, Toy Story, Iron Man, Star Wars, and Wall Street are among his favorites. He also enjoys a good pizza (preferably with pepperoni and mushrooms) while he's watching entertaining films and TV series.


What He's Excited About Right Now: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Reservation Dogs Season 3, Ahsoka, Loki Season 2, Invincible Season 2, Next Goal Wins and Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget.

Latest articles by Erik Swann

Kaley Cuoco in Vanished
Kaley Cuoco Had Her Second Baby, And She's Already Got The Cutest Nickname

By Erik Swann Published

Cuoco and Tom Pelphrey picked a perfect name.

Television
Walter White Jr. (RJ Mitte) speaks with a fellow teen who wants him to buy alcohol on Breaking Bad.
RJ Mitte’s Breaking Bad Co-Star Opens Up About Hanging Out With Him Days Before His Death

By Erik Swann Published

The beloved star died earlier this week.

Television
Selma Blair speaks about her struggles with multiple sclerosis during an interview on ITV's This Morning.
Selma Blair’s Written About Her History Of Biting People

By Erik Swann Published

She was recently involved in another alleged biting incident.

Movies
Bari Weiss in interviews with The Free Press
How’s Bari Weiss Feeling Amid Paramount’s Merger? She Shared A Message With CBS News Staffers

By Erik Swann Published

What happens now that the merger is finalized?

Television
Ramon Valle (Luis Gerardo Méndez) and Cecilia Trujillo (Adriana Paz) discuss the kidnapping of the former's son in Animals.
Ben Affleck’s Animals Nails This One Major Part Of The Mexican-American Experience, Per Two Of Its Stars

By Erik Swann Published

Exclusives Affleck's co-stars had some keen thoughts to share.

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Walter White Jr. (RJ Mitte) shares his opinion while participating in his father's intervention on Breaking Bad.
‘I Paid More In Taxes Than I Made In Breaking Bad’: Why RJ Mitte Wasn't A Millionaire After Playing Walt Jr

By Erik Swann Published

The late actor got real about his financial situation.

Television
Scene with Batman's eyes lit up in the dark night in Batman v Superman. Batman has metal gear on.
Hearing Ben Affleck Holler ‘I’m Batman’ In His Regular Voice Is The Stuff Of Knightmares

By Erik Swann Published

After you hear this, you won't be able to unhear it.

Movies
Vision (Paul Bettany) passionately speaks about his predecessor during a scene on VisionQuest.
VisionQuest Reviews Have Dropped, And There's One Detail Critics Brought Up I'm Pumped About

By Erik Swann Published

Just when I thought I couldn't get any more excited...

Television
Mark Kimball (Ben Affleck) looks over his shoulder while carrying the ransom money in Animals.
Ben Affleck Breaks Down The Ending Of Animals And The Identity Of The Film’s Villain

By Erik Swann Published

Exclusives The filmmaker shared some keen thoughts with us.

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Ryan Reynolds stars in Red Notice, while Blake Lively stars in Another Simple Favor.
Insiders Weigh In On Blake Lively And Ryan Reynolds’ Reputations Amid New It Ends With Us Drama

By Erik Swann Published

The case has been settled, but the drama isn't over.

Movies
Cory Wharton discusses how he's been training for The Challenge Season 37 during a confessional.
Wait, Is The Challenge About To Be Canceled? Fans (And A Cast Member) Have Thoughts

By Erik Swann Published

What's really going on with The Challenge?

Television
Sheldon Cooper (Iain Armitage) has a sentimental conversation with his father during breakfast on Young Sheldon.
Young Sheldon Fans Are Coming To Actor's Defense Over Accusations He Was ‘Difficult’ On Set

By Erik Swann Published

The actor himself also shared some thoughts.

Television
Christian Wolff (Ben Affleck) has a conversation in The Accountant 2, while Odysseus (Matt Damon) looks up in The Odyssey.
Even While Trolling Matt Damon Over The Odyssey, Ben Affleck Makes It Obvious Their Friendship Is The Best

By Erik Swann Published

Anyone would be lucky to have a friend like this.

Movies
Hugh Jackman in yellow suit as Wolverine in Deadpool & Wolveine
I Wasn’t Expecting Hugh Jackman’s Oddball Response When Asked About Possibly Reprising Wolverine

By Erik Swann Published

Well, that's one way to respond to a Marvel question.

Movies
Daniel Jackson (Michael Shanks) speaks to a group of soldiers and smiles on Stargate SG-1.
Fans (And Michael Shanks) Are Big Mad About This Stargate SG-1 Reboot Retooling

By Erik Swann Published

Needless to say, many aren't happy about this.

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Mark Kimball (Ben Affleck) reads notes in his office and looks desperate in Animals.
Ben Affleck Knew How To Speak Spanish Before Animals. The Hilarious Reason He Sounds ‘Very Sexy’

By Erik Swann Published

Exclusives The Boston native really has a way with words.

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Mariska Hargitay as Olivia Benson in Law & Order: SVU.
Mariska Hargitay Photobombed A Real Couple’s Wedding Photos, And I Hope They’re Law & Order Fans

By Erik Swann Published

Cue Law & Order's "dun-dun" instead of the wedding march.

Television
Bari Weiss conducts an interview for The Free Press.
Amid Bari Weiss’ Tenure At CBS News, Sources Have Very Different Takes On Working With Her

By Erik Swann Published

These are two viewpoints are like night and day.

Television
Chuck Lorre discussing creative decisions made on The Big Bang Theory's latest spinoff during an episode of The Official Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Podcast.
Forget Late Night, A White House Spokesman Just Took Aim At Big Bang Theory Creator Chuck Lorre

By Erik Swann Published

Lorre made comments about Trump during a speech.

Television
Charles Barkley discusses the NBA Playoffs during an episode of Inside the NBA.
I’m Still Bummed About Charles Barkley’s Retirement, But One Inside The NBA Change Is Making Me Feel Better

By Erik Swann Published

This does help to cushion the blow a bit.

Television
Jim Gordon (Jeffrey Wright) and the Dark Knight (Robert Pattinson) convene in The Batman.
The Batman: Part II Just Paused Filming After Prior Delays. Read DC’s Statement

By Erik Swann Published

This is just the latest setback for the Batman sequel.

Movies
Bari Weiss speaks during a segment for The Free Press.
After Bari Weiss Rumors, CNN’s Head Honcho Addresses His Future With The Network

By Erik Swann Published

CNN's post-merger path seems to be set.

Television
John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) makes his way to the cafe in Rushville, Nebraska to deliver the money he owes Maggie on Lanterns.
I'm Now Wondering If One Lanterns Finale Detail Could Mean Big Things For The DCU As A Whole

By Erik Swann Published

Fans may want to watch John Stewart moving forward.

Television
Batman (Christian Bale) looks over across Gotham City as police pursue him in The Dark Knight Rises.
Batman's Christian Bale Admits To One Funny Trick Filming (And Now I Gotta Watch Again)

By Erik Swann Published

Has anyone caught this while watching one of the films?

Movies
Linda (Christine Ko) hallucinates that Hank is on fire in Rolling Loud: The Movie.
Rolling Loud: The Movie Star Christine Ko Talks THAT Ending Scene. ‘It Was Braided’

By Erik Swann Published

Exclusives Yeah, this is one of those scenes you can't unsee.

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