
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

South Park Isn't On This Week, But The Schedule Is (Allegedly) Set After Delays And Missed Due Dates
By Nick Venable published
Not exactly a traditional production process.

2025 TV Premiere Date Schedule: September's Highlights Include High Potential Season 2, Glen Powell's Chad Powers, And Marvel Zombies
By Nick Venable last updated
The 2025 TV season is right around the corner, and here are all the upcoming premiere dates that have been announced so far.

I Wasn't Ready For High Potential's Season 2 Premiere To Get A Se7en Ending, And I'm Loving What One Star Says Is Coming
By Nick Venable published
Not the most traditional resolution to a season finale cliffhanger.

Marvel's Vision Series Just Added A Battlestar Galactica Vet After Star Trek Alum, And All These Big Castings Are A Sci-Fi Fan's Dream
By Nick Venable published
YES!

Tony Todd’s Wife Responds To The Late Actor Being Left Out Of The Emmys In Memoriam Segment
By Nick Venable published
Never easy to honor all of the noteworthy deaths in Hollywood.

High Potential Boss Shares Exciting Season 2 Update For Taran Killam's Ludo, But It's His Mekhi Phifer Tease That Threw Me For A Loop
By Nick Venable published
I'm living for teases until the premiere arrives.

After Stephen Colbert's Post-Cancellation Late Show Emmy Win, His Wife's Red Carpet Praise Is Even More Meaningful
By Nick Venable published
Lotta love between these two.

Emmy Awards 2025 Live Blog: I'm Reacting To The Big Winners Like Seth Rogen And Severance, The Fashion, And Host Nate Bargatze Brilliant Speech Countdown Clock
By Nick Venable last updated
Let's give it up for Sal Saperstein.

Shifting Gears EP Has A Cool Casting Plan Opposite Tim Allen As Season 2 Revs Up, And I Have A Few Of My Own Suggestions
By Nick Venable published
Calling all potential Shifting Gears guest stars!

Chloe Fineman Reacts To SNL Adding 'So Many New People,' And I'm Here For Her Using A Bruce Willis Classic To Joke About Aging
By Nick Venable published
Thank goodness she'll be back.

Five Nights At Freddy's 2 Is Repeating A Criticized Aspect Of The First Movie, But I Think It Makes Sense
By Nick Venable published
With sequels come higher expectations.

Ricky Gervais' New Netflix Show Isn't At All What I Expected, But I Still Cannot Wait To Watch
By Nick Venable published
Sounds anything but cat-astrophic.

Alien: Earth's Star Offers Theory-Worthy Take On Boy Kavalier's Peter Pan Obsession And Overbearing Confidence
By Nick Venable published
I love to hate this guy.

John Cena Reacts To Peacemaker's Surprise Returning Actor From The Suicide Squad: 'Stumbly, Mealy-Mouthed Version'
By Nick Venable published
A lot of jaws dropped over this one.

Ben Affleck And Matt Damon Look Ready To Face Off In Intense First Trailer For Netflix's Crime Thriller The Rip, And I'm Already Stressed
By Nick Venable published
Trust + money = nothing good.

Home Improvement Guest Stars Won't Be Tim Allen's Only Career Callback In Shifting Gears Season 2, And I Can't Wait
By Nick Venable published
The more, the merrier, and Matt-ier.

I Loved Cringing My Way Through Friendship, But I Can't Tell If I Completely Misunderstood Craig's Story Or Not
By Nick Venable published
Forever laughing through my discomfort.

Only Murders In The Building's Season 5 Premiere Commits A Murder-Mystery Sin That I Don't Think I Can Forgive
By Nick Venable published
This is ridiculous.

Sigourney Weaver Has Seen Alien: Earth. What She Thinks About The TV Series
By Nick Venable published
In space, everyone can hear your opinions.

Alan Ritchson Was Asked If He’s Athletic, And I Wasn’t Expecting The Reacher Star’s Humorously Sassy Response
By Nick Venable published
Ask a silly question...

Kaitlin Olson's High Potential Showrunner Just Revealed A Surprising Love Triangle Is ‘Firmly On The Table,’ And I Desperately Need To See This Play Out
By Nick Venable published
Morgan deserves to get hers.

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Just Won Its First Emmy After CBS Cancellation. Are Voters Trying To Get It Saved?
By Nick Venable published
"Better late than never" may not work in this case.

I Love That Peacemaker's Season 2 Opening Credits Dance Has A Spoiler That Only Makes Sense After Watching A Few Episodes
By Nick Venable published
Might have caused a double take for some.
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