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
Harley Quinn’s Spinoff Kite Man: Hell Yeah Is Hilarious, And Delivers What I Think Is DC Comics' Grossest TV Character Yet
By Nick Venable published
Kite Man: Hell Yeah! is just as wild as Harley Quinn, but also boasts possibly the most disgusting character in DC TV history.
‘Got The Hottest Chick In The Game’: Benny Blanco Didn’t Hold Back In Endearing Birthday Message To Selena Gomez, But Steve Martin’s Response Was Priceless
By Nick Venable published
Selena Gomez turned 32, and her sweet birthday message from Benny Blanco could only be topped by Steve Martin's response.
The Simpsons Co-Boss Shares Awesome Way The Series Was Honored And Hilariously Said It Was ‘Much Better’ Than Watching The Birth Of His Children
By Nick Venable published
The Simpsons' Matt Selman shared a fun way the animated hit was recently honored, and joked that it was a better experience than childbirth.
After Stephen Amell Drops First Look At Suits L.A., I’m Just Living For The Arrow Fans’ Comments
By Nick Venable published
The first look at Stephen Amell's new character in Suits: L.A. dropped, but fans hilariously wanted to talk about Arrow more.
All Hail The Murder-Boner: The Boys Star Explains How Morally Corrupt Black Noir 2.0 Is Now Ahead Of Season 5
By Nick Venable published
The Boys' Nathan Mitchell talked to CinemaBlend about Black Noir's moral corruption ahead of the final season.
A New Horror Movie Is Over 95% Fresh On Rotten Tomatoes, But You Might Not Have Heard Of It Yet
By Nick Venable published
One of the Rotten Tomatoes' highest rated releases is now out, and it's a horror movie you may not have heard of yet.
The Internet Has A Laugh As CNN's Wolf Blitzer Goes From Relaxing Sunday Cocktails To Breaking Major Presidential Election News
By Nick Venable published
CNN's Wolf Blitzer appeared to be having a fancy-free Sunday afternoon until Joe Biden's announcement forced him right back to work.
The Simpsons' Hank Azaria Tried Using Moe, Chief Wiggum And More Voices To Make A London Guard Laugh, And There's No Way I Could Have Lasted
By Nick Venable published
Hank Azaria shared a fun video where he brought out some of his best Simpsons characters to try and make a London Guard laugh.
Bob Newhart, Sitcom Legend And Big Bang Theory Fave, Is Dead At 94
By Nick Venable published
Sitcom icon and stand-up comedy legend Bob Newhart is dead at the age of 94.
Donald Glover Uses The Office And Superman To Explain Why He's Retiring From His Rap Career As Childish Gambino
By Nick Venable published
Donald Glover is nearing the end of his rap career as Childish Gambino, and referenced pop culture icons like Superman and The Office to explain it.
The Boys' Season 4 Finale Was Nuts, And I Need To Talk About Ashley's Big Twist And That Mid-Credits Reveal
By Nick Venable published
The Boys' Season 4 finale went off with a bang or two, and we need to talk about Ashley's big twist and that mid-credits reveal.
Upcoming Horror Games: Big Releases Coming Soon That We're Excited About
By Nick Venable published
Check out the upcoming horror video games that are most exciting to CinemaBlend's genre fanatics.
A Completely Different Blue Bloods TV Show Is Happening, And I'd Kinda Love To See Tom Selleck In This One As Well
By Nick Venable published
A wholly different Blue Bloods TV show is in the works, and I'm holding out hopes for Tom Selleck to join this one as well.
All Those Fallout Emmy Nominations (Including Walton Goggins') Have Me Pumped For This Year's Awards
By Nick Venable published
The 76th Emmy nominations are in, and
Lisa Kudrow Said Fans Still Call Her Phoebe From Friends, Then Told A Great Story About Sandra Bullock
By Nick Venable published
Lisa Kudrow hasn't portrayed her Friends character Phoebe in 20 years, but still gets called that name by fans, and A-listers.
Is The Boys Bringing Soldier Boy Or Maeve Back Soon? Let's Talk About Those Possible Clues
By Nick Venable published
Will The Boys pay off on those easter eggs by bringing Soldier Boy and Maeve back soon?
CBS Is Delaying The Premieres Of NCIS, Blue Bloods And More To Help Execute A Clever Little Scheme
By Nick Venable published
CBS is taking a surprising route with its fall TV schedule, pushing most premieres to October in order to get a little promotional assistance.
New Stranger Things Season 5 Video Seems To Answer Major Question About Dustin And Other Teens Following Eddie's Death
By Nick Venable published
Stranger Things unveiled new Season 5 footage in production video, and it seemingly answered a major fan question related to Eddie's death.
Why Shannen Doherty Kept Recording Her Podcast And Stayed Busy Before Her Death: 'There's No Room For Depression'
By Nick Venable published
Shannen Doherty stayed busy right up until the end of her life, and spoke about why she chose to remain so dedicated to recording her podcast.
Ahead Of Georgie And Mandy’s First Marriage, Chuck Lorre Responds To Claims That ‘Multi-Camera Sitcoms Are Dead’
By Nick Venable published
Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage boss Chuck Lorre on returning to multi-cam despite claims that the sitcom format is "dead."
The Boys' Nathan Mitchell Talks Black Noir Puppet And Responds To My Theory About Its Gen V Connection
By Nick Venable published
CinemaBlend talked to The Boys' Nathan Mitchell about Black Noir's puppet and its theoretically dark connection to Gen V.
NCIS' Mark Harmon Was Asked About Possible Return As Leroy Gibbs, And He Shared A Detail That Kinda Surprised Me
By Nick Venable published
Mark Harmon's been away from NCIS for years now, and shared a surprising detail when asked about a potential return as Leroy Gibbs.
‘I Was Throwing Up And Having Make-Out Scenes’: Alexandra Daddario Recalls Working While Pregnant And How Her Co-Stars Learned The Big News
By Nick Venable published
Alexandra Daddario revealed how her pregnancy made filming makeout scenes for her TV show slightly less savory.