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
Judge Speaks Out After Former TV Zoologist Gets Jail Time For Sexual Interest In Dogs: 'Your Depravity Falls Outside Any Ordinary Human Conception'
By Nick Venable published
A former TV personality and animal expert has been sentenced for sexually abusing and killing animals, inspiring harsh comments from the judge.
‘It Looks Like They Gave Somebody A Favor’: The Punisher Alum Didn’t Hold Back About His Character Being Recast For Deadpool And Wolverine
By Nick Venable published
Recasting The Russian in Deadpool & Wolverine didn't sit so well with the WWE icon who portrayed the villain in 2004's The Punisher.
Umbrella Academy's Elliot Page Reflects On Viktor's Progress In The Show Coinciding With His Own Transition Experiences Behind The Scenes
By Nick Venable published
The Umbrella Academy's Elliot Page shared his thoughts on Viktor's journey and behind-the-scenes experiences in the Netflix original's final season.
Britney Spears' Ex-Assistant Knows Who Should Play The Iconic Pop Singer In Her Upcoming Biopic, Has Thoughts About Justin Timberlake Too
By Nick Venable published
A Britney Spears biopic is happening, and the pop star's assistant has thoughts on who should play her and famed ex Justin Timberlake.
I Think M. Night Shyamalan's Trap Is A Lot Of Fun, But For Someone Who Attends Concerts Regularly, It Has Several Nagging Problems
By Nick Venable published
M. Night Shyamalan's Trap made for a fun thriller, but made some extremely wild choices when it came to its central concert setting.
Deadpool And Wolverine's Director Has Some Favorite Easter Eggs In A Film Full Of 'Em, And Tony Stark Is Involved
By Nick Venable published
Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy shared his top easter egg from the reference-filled Marvel movie.
New Details Emerge About What Actually Happened To Zac Efron Leading To His Hospitalization This Week
By Nick Venable published
More details have emerged from Zac Efron's swimming incident that led him to be hospitalized in Italy.
It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia's Charlie Day Shares Exciting Season 17 Update That Also Kinda Makes Me Feel Extremely Old
By Nick Venable published
Charlie Day shared some great news regarding It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia Season 17, and it's an easy way to feel old right quick.
NCIS' Mark Harmon Shares Mournful Tribute After Death Of Former NCIS Showrunner George Schenck
By Nick Venable published
Mark Harmon shared a touching tribute after the death of his ex-boss and colleague, former NCIS showrunner George Schenck.
A Yellowstone Star Just Wrapped On The Series And Landed A Sweet Message From Kelly Reilly And Others
By Nick Venable published
One Yellowstone star has wrapped filming for the western drama, with Kelly Reilly and more sharing loving responses.
First Look At Stephen King's IT Prequel Welcome To Derry Gives Fans Blood, Balloons, And Pennywise's Creepy Laughter
By Nick Venable published
Welcome to Derry's first footage takes fans back to the world of Stephen King's IT, complete with a red balloon and Pennywise's laughter.
Dan Aykroyd's Explanation For What Made John Belushi So Great Is A Reminder Of How One Of A Kind He Was
By Nick Venable published
Dan Aykroyd reflected on the greatness of his Blues Brothers co-founder John Belushi in a sweet and touching way.
After Robert Downey Jr's Doctor Doom Reveal, Spider-Man Fans Are Already Dreading What It Means For Tom Holland's Peter Parker
By Nick Venable published
Spider-Man fans are worried about Tom Holland's Peter Parker now that Robert Downey Jr. is back in the MCU as the villainous Doctor Doom.
Only Murders — Not Romances — Allowed In The Building As Jesse Williams Gives An Update On Season 4
By Nick Venable published
Only Murders in the Building is gearing up for Season 4, and Jesse Williams offered an update on the epically named Tobert.
After Watching The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon's Wild Season 2 Trailer, I Have Two Questions I Hope The Show Actually Addresses
By Nick Venable published
The Walking Dead universe is growing anew with Daryl Dixon: The Book of Carol, and the SDCC trailer left me with a raised eyebrow and some questions.
The Simpsons Is Doubling Up On Treehouse Of Horrors Again, But Here Comes Family Guy With Its Own Streaming-Only Halloween Special
By Nick Venable published
This Halloween will feature another pair of Simpsons Treehouse of Horror specials, with Family Guy serving up its own spooky Halloween treat.
Channing Tatum Sweetly Threw Back To The Time He Was Promoting Gambit At Comic-Con By Wearing The Same Shirt Nearly 10 Years Later
By Nick Venable published
Channing Tatum hit up Comic-Con with an A+ callback to his first attempts to play The X-Men's Gambit on the big screen.
Hugh Jackman Flat-Out Asked Ryan Reynolds About Leaking Deadpool Footage, And I Think We Can Now Put The Matter To Rest
By Nick Venable published
Deadpool and Wolverine is the biggest movie in the world, and Ryan Reynolds put the leaked footage mystery to rest via lie detector test.
NBA Fans Are Furious About Losing TNT, But They're Fired Up About One Unexpected Pro To The Network Shake-Up
By Nick Venable published
NBA fans are bummed about TNT losing TV rights to games, but one part of the NBC deal is giving everyone reason to celebrate.
Jordan Peele Is Rebooting One Of The 2000s Most Underrated TV Shows, And His Horror Cred Will Come In Handy
By Nick Venable published
Filmmaker Jordan Peele is bringing back a spooky underrated show from the 2000s that should make horror fans happy.
Mary-Kate And Ashley Olsen's Former Publicist Reveals Key Way The Full House Stars Set Themsevles Up To Be Their Own Bosses
By Nick Venable published
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's former publicist spoke out about the twins successfully becoming their own bosses from such an early age.
Do Sister Sage And Homelander Share The Same Goals? Susan Heyward's Post-Finale Comments Totally Play Into My Biggest Theory
By Nick Venable published
The Boys' Susan Heyward offered insight into Sister Sage's final season plans, some of which align with my theories.
This NFL Sunday Ticket Offer Is One Of The Best Entertainment Deals Out There, And I'm Sold
By Nick Venable published
Football fans can take advantage of one of the best entertainment deals of the year with this NFL Sunday Ticket offer.
After Kelly Reilly Posted Gorgeous Video From The Yellowstone Ranch, Hassie Harrison And Jennifer Landon Shared Adorable Reactions
By Nick Venable published
Kelly Reilly shared a look at life back on the Yellowstone ranch filming Season 5, and co-stars Jen Landon and Hassie Harrison shared the love.
Colin Farrell Shares More Details About The Penguin's TV Show Timeline, And I Hope It Means We're Getting These DC Comic Characters In Live-Action
By Nick Venable published
Colin Farrell's The Penguin will cover more ground than just the immediate aftermath of The Batman, and there are comic characters I want to see.