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
Rumors Have Swirled Saying Kevin Costner’s The Reason Yellowstone Is Ending, But How Does Luke Grimes Feel About It?
By Nick Venable published
With Yellowstone coming to an end, Luke Grimes reflected on what the hit western drama has meant for his career.
Jon Bernthal Just Got Fans Pumped For The Punisher's Return In The Most Depressing Way
By Nick Venable published
Ahead of Jon Bernthal's return as The Punisher in Daredevil: Born Again, the actor shared quite the dark and depressing teaser to get fans pumped.
The Last Of Us Actor Reveals Hilarious Way His Wife Tried To Confirm His Character's Return With Co-Creator Craig Mazin
By Nick Venable published
An actor from HBO's The Last of Us hopes for a return, and shared a fun story about his wife inquiring about such things with co-creator Craig Mazin.
Engagement Rumors Have Already Rolled Around For Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce, But What Do The Odds Say?
By Nick Venable published
Here's where the betting places the likelihood of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting engaged.
The Walking Dead's Danai Gurira Explains Michonne's Wild Cliffhanger Decision For Rick In The Ones Who Live, And She Convinced Me
By Nick Venable published
Well, now I understand things a little better.
Here's My Quick Theory On What The Super Mario Bros. 2 Movie Will Be About
By Nick Venable published
To go where no plumber has gone before...
After Yellowstone Celebrated Its Biggest Female Characters, Fans Mainly Had The Same Two Comments
By Nick Venable published
It's a (wo)man's world.
I Missed Godzilla Minus One During Its Initial Theatrical Run, And I’m So Frustrated I Can’t See It Before The Oscars
By Nick Venable published
With Godzilla Minus One set to potentially score a win on Oscar night, the monster-sized hit frustratingly isnt' available to watch in the U.S.
The Conners Is Bringing A Roseanne Co-Star Back To Potentially Cause Drama For Dan
By Nick Venable published
The Conners is bringing a familiar face back after a long absence, and it may or may not involve a bit of drama for Dan and Neville.
'You Will Never Be A Leading Man': Arnold Schwarzenegger Recalls His Early Acting Career And How His A+ Super Bowl Ad Poked Fun At What People Told Him
By Nick Venable published
Arnold Schwarzenegger's celebrated Super Bowl commercial for State Farm wasn't exactly sourced in fiction.
After Netflix Announced Jake Paul And Mike Tyson Fight, The Internet Had More Than A Few Opinions
By Nick Venable published
The fight of the year, or the joke of the year?
Prime Video's Ricky Stanicky Review: John Cena Is A Scene-Stealing Riot Opposite Zac Efron In Peter Farrelly's Mild Return To Gross-Out Comedy
By Nick Venable published
I’m glad to live in a universe where this horny and hopeful lounge singer is played by WWE fave and future comedy legend John Cena.
I Know We're All Obsessed With The Suits Spinoff, But Franchise Alum Patrick J Adams Has A New Series Coming, Too
By Nick Venable published
Suits fans are extremely hyped about the upcoming spinoff, but now we can also celebrate Patrick J. Adams landing a new show.
Mary-Kate And Ashley Olsen Really Hate Their Nicknames: 'That's Where The Disappointment Comes From'
By Nick Venable published
Having attained success after success in life, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen spoke out about the labels they hate to be tagged with.
Cameron Diaz May Be Fully Un-Retired After All, And Her Next Collab May Be With Keanu Reeves
By Nick Venable published
A reunion I didn't know I wanted so badly.
Ahead Of The Penguin, Colin Farrell Is Like A Noir Bruce Wayne In First Trailer For New Apple TV+ Thriller Sugar
By Nick Venable published
Colin Farrell is like daytime Bruce Wayne in his new Apple TV+'s Sugar.
Law And Order And Chicago Fire Creator Dick Wolf Just Landed A Netflix Show That Already Has A Trailer And A Second Season
By Nick Venable published
Dick Wolf, creator of the Law & Order, One Chicago and FBI franchises, has now teamed up with Netflix for a new show.
Kate Winslet's 10 Best Lines From HBO's The Regime Premiere: 'Prepare Yourself'
By Nick Venable published
Kate Winslet sparkled like fireworks in HBO's The Regime premiere, and we've rounded up her best lines in the ep.
Let's Talk About That Final Scene In The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live Ep 2, And That Big Character Return
By Nick Venable published
We need to talk about that final scene in The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live's second episode.
I Already Wanted Blumhouse's Friday The 13th Reboot, But Jason Blum's Latest Comments About Who Should Direct Seal The Deal
By Nick Venable published
Friday the 13th's long-awaited reboot isn't happening yet, but Jason Blum has a killer idea for who he'd get to direct it.
'I Love Johnny': The Conners' Sara Gilbert And Jay R. Ferguson Share Thoughts On Johnny Galecki's David That Keep My Hopes Alive For A Return
By Nick Venable published
The Conners stars Sara Gilbert and Jay R. Ferguson shared some thoughts with CinemaBlend about Johnny Galecki's David.
The 75 Best Animated TV Shows Of All Time
By Nick Venable published
CinemaBlend's staff went 2D to rank the 75 best animated TV series of all time.
'Wendy Allowed Me To Shine': Wendy Williams Show Producer Emotionally Opens Up About Talk Show Queen In Light Of Controversial Docuseries
By Nick Venable published
Following Lifetime's Where Is Wendy Williams? docuseries, a former Wendy Williams Show producer has spoken out about their shared past.