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
![Terry Crews, Heidi Klum, Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara and Howie Mandel all reaching to hit the golden buzzer in key art for America's Got Talent](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ArTBTfnonVs3EfJtBSNcqk-320-80.jpg)
Simon Cowell Came Up With AGT’s Second Golden Buzzer. What Is It, And How Do The Rest Of The Judges Feel?
By Nick Venable published
America's Got Talent upgraded Season 19 with a second Golden Buzzer, with Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara and the others chiming in with their thoughts.
![All of the Hargreeves siblings standing in a line getting ready to take a shot in The Umbrella Academy](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oq4YSogMV8EYrtViuK7sjg-320-80.jpg)
Is The Umbrella Academy Season 4 Finally Showing Fans The Jennifer Incident That Killed Ben? One Moment In The Trailer Has Me Curious
By Nick Venable published
The Umbrella Academy's epic Season 4 trailer is filled with big moments, but will we learn about the Jennifer Incident that killed Ben?
![Jennifer Lopez's Atlas Shepard frightened and holding her gloved fists up to fight in Atlas](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WwkUpi6vfpbiJhxYoVSuzQ-320-80.jpg)
Jennifer Lopez’s Atlas Only Has A 19% Critics Score, But It’s Not Stopping Netflix Streamers
By Nick Venable published
Jennifer Lopez returned to sci-fi action with Atlas, and while critics absolutely blasted it, that hasn't slowed Netflix audiences.
![Salma Hayek's Santanico Pandemonium belly dancing in From Dusk Till Dawn](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cbanCfR3MxgVnh4mbsqaFS-320-80.png)
The Best Sexy Horror Movies Of All Time, And How To Watch Them
By Nick Venable last updated
Horror and sex often pair together fittingly, and we've rounded up the sexiest horror movies and how to watch them.
![Close-up of Jodie Comer's Woman standing outside in front of water in The End We Start From](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UwBP3Jmbc7EyJbXYD7zmwF-320-80.jpg)
Now That Horror Sequel 28 Years Later Is Filming, Let's Talk Theories About Jodie Comer's Character
By Nick Venable published
The horror sequel 28 Years Later has kicked off production, so let's talk theories about who Jodie Comer could be playing.
![Sunil wearing a blazer and holding a glass of liquor while in front of a large bar full of alcohol bottles in Death and Other Details](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CFJZfj8QejpsJqTjvPq6kT-320-80.jpg)
The Curious Case Of The Fantastic Four Casting Rumors: Rahul Kohli Clarifies His Marvel Comments As Collaborator Mike Flanagan Sends Support
By Nick Venable published
Rahul Kohli shared clarification after Fantastic Four casting comments spread, and House of Usher's Mike Flanagan shared support.
![Hal Jordan and John Stewart from DC Comics](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nLJqjUkuazf5YZphpVzrkR-320-80.jpg)
OK James Gunn, You've Convinced Me Max's Green Lantern Series Could Be The Smartest TV Show Ever
By Nick Venable published
James Gunn dropped a huge announcement for Max's upcoming Green Lantern show, and now I think it could be the smartest thing on TV.
![Lucille Ball, Kelsey Grammer, and Bojack Horseman](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RvRD6bm37P2PCS3dsXm229-320-80.png)
The 100 Best Sitcoms Of All Time, According To CinemaBlend
By Nick Venable published
Here's CinemaBlend's rundown of the 100 best sitcoms of all time.
![Chucky sneering while standing in the dark in Chucky Season 1](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VdXqudUrxncqE4wetT2LaJ-320-80.jpg)
The 10 Best Horror TV Shows Streaming On Peacock
By Nick Venable published
Peacock is well-known for its comedy offerings, but the service definitely has a quality selection of horror TV shows that fans can stream now.
![George Cooper looking at Georgie while standing outside in front of their home on Young Sheldon](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/22fyMLZkjgtLrEYYP2YmNJ-320-80.jpg)
Did Young Sheldon's George Cooper Actually Ever Cheat On Mary? The Showrunner's Explanation Points To Big Bang Theory’s Darkest Detail
By Nick Venable published
Young Sheldon gave an alternate explanation to The Big Bang Theory's for George Cooper cheating on Mary, but is it the full story?
![Michael Keaton returns in the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice trailer.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5ghdGrUtQR37v4Xbd9Y8F-320-80.jpg)
The Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Trailer Is Everything I Hoped For, With Sandworms And Tiny Heads And More (Oh My)
By Nick Venable published
Definitely not enough ghostests with the mostests in the world today.
![Tony and Ziva standing outside talking to a victim on NCIS](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TJYmPuRNCj6DWEBEytRHrB-320-80.jpg)
Will NCIS' Tony And Ziva Return To TV Before Streaming Spinoff? The Showrunner Has Thoughts
By Nick Venable published
Ahead of Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo's Tony and Ziva spinoff, NCIS' showrunner addresses whether they could return elsewhere first.
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I'm An Abbott Elementary Fan, But Am Really Starting To Abhor Janine And Gregory's Whole Awkward Vibe
By Nick Venable published
Either date or get off the pot.
![Jason Momoa on SNL](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Suakwd4xKSVSZxVF5pYbD6-320-80.jpg)
Jason Momoa Went Instagram Official With His New Girlfriend, But They Knew Each Other Well Before His Divorce
By Nick Venable published
Jason Momoa has made his newest relationship IG official less than six months after settling divorce with Lisa Bonet.
![Charlie Hunnam on Sons of Anarchy](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iGyAyFDibBDQ5yQoLTnhMN-320-80.jpg)
Now That Kurt Sutter’s Netflix Show The Abandons Is Finally Filming, It’s Time To Address That Possible Sons Of Anarchy Connection
By Nick Venable published
Sons of Anarchy's Kurt Sutter is now filming his new Netflix show, so let's talk about the possible connection between the projects.
![Joyce and Hopper hugging inside the pit in Russia on Stranger Things Season 4](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jyPCp7T6wPg56zZmeUDrQh-320-80.jpg)
The 12 Best Horror TV Shows To Stream On Netflix
By Nick Venable published
We've rounded up all the best horror shows to stream on Netflix right now.
![Side by side of Big Bang Theory's Leonard angrily yelling while wearing his red Lenny sweater, Jim Parson's Sheldon in green and black robe in Young Sheldon's series finale](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SjvWzMavL58pGbhb8EJenE-320-80.png)
Young Sheldon's Final Episode May Have Hinted At The Death Of Big Bang Theory's Leonard, And I'm Kinda Convinced Now
By Nick Venable published
Young Sheldon's finale gave fans a welcomed Big Bang Theory reunion, but possibly also hinted at a less positive fate for Johnny Galecki's Leonard.
![The wolfman transforming inside operating viewing room in The Wolfman](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HKKENv8uqfkqfoCq2dwKak-320-80.jpg)
Blumhouse's Wolf Man Producer Uses MCU And DC Movies To Explain Where Horror Remake Fits In Universal's Dark Universe
By Nick Venable published
With Blumhouse's new Wolf Man movie on the way, the director addressed its Dark Universe placement with MCU and DC comparisons.
![Halle Berry's mother character inside a greenhouse talking to her sons in Never Let Go](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/j5mWBb7AxA5bZMbXuvXW3N-320-80.jpg)
Halle Berry's New Horror Movie Never Let Go Reveals Freaky Creatures And Grody Ghosts In First Trailer, And Possibly Teases An M. Night Shyamalan-esque Twist
By Nick Venable published
A lot of freaky ish happening in this trailer.
![Side-by-side of Nikki Glaser smiling while telling jokes on stage during the Roast of Tom Brady, Tom Brady smiling during Drew Bledsoe joke](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EeQj8qQyUDgJYbSdtqgcW7-320-80.jpg)
Nikki Glaser Shares Thoughts On Tom Brady's Upset Reaction To Roast Joke And Why She Thinks He Was So Shocked By The Experience
By Nick Venable published
Roast expert Nikki Glaser shared thoughts on awkward Tom Brady moment and why she thinks he was so shocked beyond his expectations.
![Tom Selleck's Frank Reagan in PC uniform in front of a punching bag in a gym on Blue Bloods](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KK5ihfrmqbcwr4SfYuJAMh-320-80.jpg)
The Cool Way Blue Bloods Accommodates Tom Selleck's Love For His Ranch While Filming
By Nick Venable published
Tom Selleck revealed the way his Blue Blood bosses work with him to appease his love of being home on his ranch.
![Adam Sandler wearing backwards cap in Happy Gilmore](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eTuNho6jzRW8Lbt6YycvD7-320-80.jpeg)
After Rewatching Adam Sandler's Happy Gilmore, I Have Only One Major Concern About The Netflix Sequel
By Nick Venable published
Happy Gilmore 2 was confirmed, and while that's great news, one concern remains about how Netflix's sequel will handle certain elements.
![A screenshot of Kevin Costner as John Dutton sitting at the dining room table in Yellowstone.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Af7ZTfW7J2o6jyG6YLFHa8-320-80.jpg)
'I Have Been Taking A Beating From Those F---ing Guys': Kevin Costner Was Asked About Yellowstone Drama, And It Sounds Like He Disagrees With The Narrative
By Nick Venable published
Kevin Costner has started addressing the Yellowstone kerfuffle more, and he doesn't sound so aligned with the way things have been reported.