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
75th Emmy Award Winners: A Complete List Of 2023's Best In TV
By Nick Venable published
Emmys The 2024 Emmy Awards are here, and we're rounding up all the big winners on the big night.
Star Wars Is Rumored To Be Getting Its Own What If...? Series, And Rachel Zegler Has Shared Which Character She'd Like To Voice
By Nick Venable published
Star Wars is rumored to be following in Marvel's What If...? footsteps for a new show, and Disney fave Rachel Zegler knows who she'd want to play.
The Original Ghostbusters Are Back Again For Frozen Empire, But Turns Out There Will Be Some Tension Between Dan Aykroyd And Ernie Hudson’s Characters
By Nick Venable published
When Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire heats up theaters, the dynamics will be different between Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson's O.G. members.
Even Hallmark Isn’t Immune To Layoffs After The Christmas Movies Season Ends
By Nick Venable published
Hallmark Channel's latest Christmas movie season was a success, but now the company is one of several facing employee layoffs.
'Two Legends': Kevin Costner And Harrison Ford Chatted It Up At The Globes, Inspiring All The Yellowstone Comments
By Nick Venable published
The Best '90s Action Movies Of All Time
By Nick Venable published
The 1990s were an eden of high-octane action blockbusters that have managed to stand the test of time. Here are the best of the best.
Young Sheldon Has Quietly Been Having Suits-Level Streaming Success As The Show Prepares To End On CBS
By Nick Venable published
Young Sheldon is ending on CBS with Season 7, but the Big Bang Theory spinoff seems to be hitting Suits-levels of popularity on Netflix.
The Last Of Us Has Cast Its Season 2 Villain Abby, And It's 100% My Dream Choice
By Nick Venable published
The Last of Us has cast its big villain for Season 2, which will make life that much harder for Joel and Ellie, but great for viewers.
Josh Hutcherson Shares Sweet Message Hunger Games Co-Star Jennifer Lawrence Texted Him When Five Nights At Freddy’s Started Dominating The Box Office
By Nick Venable published
Five Nights at Freddy's star Josh Hutcherson revealed his former Hunger Games co-star reached out after both of their 2023 films were hits.
'Suck It, Pedro': Kieran Culkin's Golden Globes Speech Included An Adorable Bit Of Succession-esque Shade
By Nick Venable published
Succession's Kieran Culkin took a fun jab at The Last of Us' Pedro Pascal with his Golden Globes acceptance speech.
Home Town Hosts Reveal How Ben Napier's Surgery And Meds Played Into New Season, And Why Erin Napier Had 'Worries' While Filming
By Nick Venable published
With Home Town's new season premiering on HGTV, Ben and Erin Napier address how his shoulder surgery and pain meds played into filming.
Jack Black Seemingly Confirmed He's In Minecraft, But Is A Tenacious D Reunion Happening In The Movie Too?
By Nick Venable published
Jack Black's rumored Minecraft casting appears to have been confirmed by the actor himself, but can fans also expect a Tenacious D reunion?
Fans Have A Lot Of Thoughts After Ben Affleck Recreates A Viral Dunkin Moment For Brand New Ad
By Nick Venable published
Ben Affleck is apparently set to poke fun at a past viral moment in another Dunkin commercial, and fans are loving it.
Former Congressman Madison Cawthorn Has Responded After Being Roasted By Dave Chappelle Over Wheelchair Use In New Netflix Special
By Nick Venable published
Dave Chappelle's new Netflix special has drawn much criticism from the transgender and disabled communities, but not everyone was so upset.
The Conners' Emma Kenney Celebrated Her First Day Of Filming In 2024, But Her Picture Is Definitely Hiding Something
By Nick Venable published
Emma Kenney showed off her point of view behind the scenes for her first day of Season 6 filming in 2024, but there's one detail being kept hidden.
It's The First Time Since 2015 That Disney Didn't Win The Yearly Box Office, And It Wasn't Spider-Man That Took Them Down
By Nick Venable published
Disney has spent most of the past decade as the yearly box office king, but another studio has risen up to topple the House of Mouse's streak.
What Celebrity Jeopardy's Ken Jennings Told Us About Trying To Keep A Straight Face As Host, And Playing The 'Mean Substitute Teacher'
By Nick Venable published
Exclusive Ken Jennings talked to CinemaBlend about keeping a straight face while hosting Celebrity Jeopardy, and having to sometimes be an authority figure.
R.I.P To The Best Shows Canceled By Netflix In 2023
By Nick Venable published
Here are the best Netflix original series that were unfortunately canceled in 2023.
ESPN Released A Statement After Accidentally Showing A Woman Flashing During The College Football Playoff Game
By Nick Venable published
After a woman was seen on camera showing her breasts during the NCAA college football playoffs, ESPN addressed the uncensored moment.
Zac Efron Shouted Out 2023 With All Of The Shirtless Pics Of Himself And His Iron Claw Co-Stars
By Nick Venable published
Zac Efron bid farewell to 2023 with shirtless pics of himself and his co-stars in The Iron Claw, and Kevin Von Erich himself shared the love.
Blake Lively Reveals She Was Pumping While Posing With Disneyland Characters, And It's So Relatable
By Nick Venable published
Blake Lively's recent trip to Disneyland didn't stop the mother of four from pumping breastmilk, even in the midst of meeting Disney characters.
'I’m Just So Blessed': Jeremy Renner Opens Up About Returning To Work On Mayor Of Kingstown One Year After Snowplow Injuries
By Nick Venable published
Just over a year after Jeremy Renner's scary snowplow accident, the actor opened up about getting back into acting for Mayor of Kingstown.
George R.R. Martin Shared New Update On HBO's Game Of Thrones Spinoffs In The Middle Of Praising A Netflix Show
By Nick Venable published
George R.R. Martin shared an update with fans about the in-development Game of Thrones spinoffs, and had nothing but praise for a recent Netflix show.