Erik Swann
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
Kobe Bryant's Statue Has Some Awkward Mistakes That Fans Will Likely Want Fixed
By Erik Swann published
Some have noticed that Kobe Bryant's statue includes some truly awkward mistakes, and someone might want to fix them.
Chris Hemsworth Reveals Some Of His Stunt Work For Furiosa, And It Honestly Sounds So Wild
By Erik Swann published
Chris Hemsworth shed some light on the stunts he's doing in Furiosa, and this all sounds so wild.
Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS Commercial Has Her Playing An Engineer Managing Kim ‘Klones,’ And The Internet Is Here For It
By Erik Swann published
A new Skims commercial shows Kim Kardashian as an engineer monitoring "klones," and fans are eating it up.
North West Is Making Music, And Fans Are Torn Over Her First Album Title When The Perfect Name Was Just Sitting Right There
By Erik Swann published
North West is officially dropping her first album, leaving people conflicted over the title when the perfect name is in plain sight.
‘That’s One Of The Oddest Things That I’ve Seen’: Ex-Basketball Coach On Marcus Jordan’s Romance With Larsa Pippen And Why Michael Jordan Can Brag About It
By Erik Swann published
A former basketball coach shares thoughts on Marcus Jordan and Larsa Pippen's romance and explains why Michael Jordan can brag.
Vanessa Hudgens Is Pregnant With Her First Child, And The Internet Is Loving This For Her
By Erik Swann published
Vanessa Hudgens revealed her pregnancy, and her fans are totally over the moon for her!
After Fans Freaked Out Over Walton Goggins In The New Fallout Trailer, He Showed Up At The Epic SXSW 2024 Exhibit
By Erik Swann published
Fans loved seeing Walton Goggins in the newest Fallout trailer, and they were also hyped when he appeared at the SXSW event.
How Many Times Has Christopher Nolan Been Nominated For Oscars Before Oppenheimer?
By Erik Swann published
Christopher Nolan is up for several Academy Awards due to Oppenheimer, but how many prior Oscar nods does he have?
15 Best Black Family Movies
By Erik Swann published
There are plenty of Black family movies that audiences can watch, and we're going to discuss the best of the best.
The Sweet Way Michael B. Jordan Paid Tribute After Dragon Ball Creator Akira Toriyama’s Death
By Erik Swann published
Following the death of Dragon Ball's Akira Toriyama, Michael B. Jordan paid tribute in a sweet way.
Critics Have Seen Netflix’s 3 Body Problem, And They Have Mixed Opinions On The Game Of Thrones Creators’ New Adaptation
By Erik Swann published
Critics seemed to be somewhat mixed after screening Netflix's 3 Body Problem, which comes from Game of Thrones' creators.
Netflix Just Canceled An Awesome Docuseries, And This One Hurts So Bad
By Erik Swann published
Netflix just axed a great sports docuseries, and fans are likely to feel a serious void.
Who Should Jacob Have More Scenes With On Abbott Elementary? Chris Perfetti Has A Unexpected-Yet-Perfect Request
By Erik Swann published
Exclusives Abbott Elementary's Chris Perfetti spoke to CinemaBlend and revealed a perfect character match-up for Jacob.
After Scottie Pippen Took Various Shots At Michael Jordan Amid Reported Feud, He Gave Him A Major Compliment
By Erik Swann published
After taking shots at Michael Jordan for a while, Scottie Pippen sent a compliment his way.
As Rumors Suggest Blue Bloods May Not Be Canceled After All, Donnie Wahlberg Is Fanning The Flames
By Erik Swann published
As rumors swirl around Blue Bloods and whether it'll end with Season 14, Donnie Wahlberg is adding fuel to the fire.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Has Been Renewed At Netflix, And We Also Know When The Series Will End
By Erik Swann published
Netflix has renewed Avatar: The Last Airbender and, with that, we now know when the series will end.
‘Stick Around Y’all’: Emily Osment Responds After CBS Finally Let The Cat Out Of The Bag About Another Big Bang Theory Spinoff
By Erik Swann published
After CBS revealed that Big Bang Theory spinoff Young Sheldon is getting its own offshoot, Emily Osment responded.
Upcoming Marvel TV Shows Coming To Disney Plus
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Still wanting more exclusive Marvel TV shows on Disney+?
Dakota Johnson Gets Real About Madame Web Getting ‘Ripped To Shreds’ By Critics
By Erik Swann published
Madame Web's Dakota Johnson shared honest thoughts on how the film has been negatively received.
Ludacris Just Revealed Super Bowl Performance Led Usher And Co To Hit A Major Milestone, And Lil Jon Had The Perfect Response
By Erik Swann published
After Ludacris revealed how Usher and co.'s Super Bowl halftime show led to a milestone, Lil Jon responded in an A+ way.
I Guess That Post-Super Bowl Slot Is A Big Deal, Because Justin Hartley’s Tracker Has Already Been Renewed For Season 2 (Of Course His This Is Us Fam Showed Support)
By Erik Swann published
After Justin Hartley's Tracker landed a Season 2 renewal, his This Is Us co-stars reached out to show their support.
After Jonathan Majors Was Found Guilty In His Assault Trial, He And Girlfriend Meagan Good Reveal How They’re Doing
By Erik Swann published
Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good provided an update on their relationship following the former's guilty verdict.
Zendaya's Been A Fashion Icon During The Dune 2 Press Tour, But I Was So Focused On Her C-3PO Look I Didn't Catch This Gorgeous 'Spiral' Dress
By Erik Swann published
Zendaya dazzled with her C-3PO look while doing press for Dune: Part Two, but her "spiral" dress also deserves attention.