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
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.
‘I Feel Like I’m Sitting Here In The Desert’: The Mandalorian Alum Gina Carano Gets Real About Trying To Find Work After Being Fired By Disney
By Erik Swann published
Former The Mandalorian star Gina Carano opened up about trying to find work since being fired by Disney.
‘Holy Sh–’: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire's Paul Rudd Reveals One Aspect Of Filming The Sequel That Was Both Awesome And Stressful
By Erik Swann published
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire's Paul Rudd discusses one part of working on the film that's both awesome and stressful.
I’m Glad Marvel’s Iman Vellani Shared A Positive Update On Her MCU Future, But There’s One Thing That’s Bugging Me
By Erik Swann published
While I'm hyped that Marvel's Iman Vellani will return to the MCU, there's something that's nagging at me.
Six Flags Over Georgia Releases Statement After Opening Night Brawls End With Police Shootout And Injured Teen
By Erik Swann published
After opening night brawls led to a police shootout and a teen being injured, Six Flags Over Georgia released a statement.
‘I Was Carrying A Lot Of Grief’: Superman’s Mr. Terrific Actor Continues To Show Off His Ripped Body And Opens Up About Getting In Shape
By Erik Swann published
Superman actor Edi Gathegi shows off his ripped Mr. Terrific body and opens up about being motivated to get in shape.
Britney Spears’ Ex-Husband Sam Asghari Gets Candid About Their Divorce And How He Now Views Their Marriage: ‘People Grow Apart And Move On’
By Erik Swann published
Months after his split from Britney Spears, Sam Asghari is getting candid about their marriage and subsequent divorce.
Denis Villeneuve Reviews Ryan Gosling's Barbie Performance, Talks About How Funny The Star Was On Blade Runner 2049 Set
By Erik Swann published
Exclusives As Ryan Gosling receives praise for his role as Ken in Barbie, his Blade Runner 2029 director, Denis Villeneuve, weighed in.
Emily Ratajkowski Rocked The Latest Version Of The Sheer Chain Mail Dress, And She's Giving Major '70s Vibes
By Erik Swann published
Emily Ratajkowski showed off her take on the sheer chain mail dress, which is very '70s-esque.
Netflix's Under-The-Radar Friday Night TV Cancellation Has Me Shook
By Erik Swann published
Netflix has canceled yet another one-season show, and I'm honestly surprised by this one.
Ryan Reynolds Admits The Deadpool Suit Has Saved Him 'From A Serious Hospital Event' Many Times, And Who Knew Filming Deadpool 3 Was So Intense?
By Erik Swann published
Ryan Reynolds describes how protective his Deadpool costume is while discussing his work on the upcoming threequel.
Star Wars’ Amandla Stenberg Explains Unique Way The Force Will Be Handled In The Acolyte
By Erik Swann published
The Acoylte's Amandla Stenberg discusses how the Force will be used in the Star Wars show.
Taylor Swift's Camp Has Responded To Accusations Her Dad Assaulted Photographers In Australia
By Erik Swann published
Taylor Swift's team issued a response after her father was accused of assaulting photographers while in Australia.
Ahead Of Superman: Legacy Introducing Metamorpho To The DCU, James Gunn Paid Tribute To The Character’s Co-Creator After Her Death
By Erik Swann published
Superman: Legacy's James Gunn paid tribute to Metamorpho's co-creator in a sweet way following her passing.
Netflix’s Beef Is Reportedly Returning For Season 2, And Jake Gyllenhaal And A+ Co-Stars May Be Joining The Show
By Erik Swann published
Netflix has apparently greenlit Beef Season 2, and Jake Gyllenhaal and more notable names me be in the mix to join it.
Is Marvel's Kathryn Hahn Being Clever Or Cautious By Avoiding The Word 'Fantastic' When Discussing Her New Agatha Spinoff?
By Erik Swann published
Marvel's Kathryn Hahn avoided using the word "fantastic" when teasing her Agatha spinoff, making me wonder why she did it.
It Makes Total Sense That Pawn Stars Won't Dive Into Rick Harrison's Son's Death
By Erik Swann published
Pawn Stars won't cover the death of Rick Harrison's son, Adam, and the reason for that makes complete season.
Young Sheldon Has Been Crushing On Netflix, And Iain Armitage Has A Funny Take
By Erik Swann published
Amid Young Sheldon's success on Netflix, Iain Armitage shared a funny take that might surprise some fans.
Hugh Jackman Seemingly Gave A Thumbs Up Of Approval To Blake Lively's Deadpool-Related Accessory
By Erik Swann published
After Blake Lively sported a Deadpool-related accessory, Hugh Jackman seemingly expressed his approval.
Brie Larson (And Her Abs) Looked Stunning In Her Dress At The SAG Awards, But I’m More Focused On The Way She Had To Accommodate The Outfit Before Showtime
By Erik Swann published
Brie Larson sported her abs in a lovely dress at the SAG Awards, but you have to hear about what she did before the show.
‘I Probably Shouldn’t Be Up Here’: Shane Gillis Returned To SNL As A Host And Joked About Being Fired From The Show
By Erik Swann published
Shane Gillis returned to Saturday Night Live and addressed being fired from the show.
Like Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese Had A Child Later In Life. How He Feels About It
By Erik Swann published
Like his friend Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese opens up about having a child later in life.