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
Ahead Of Muppets Creator Jim Henson's Disney+ Documentary, Former Kermit The Frog Actor Is Hopping With Disappointment
By Nick Venable published
Former Kermit the Frog actor took aim at Disney+'s Jim Henson documentary for
Britney Spears' Hotel Stay With Boyfriend Turned Chaotic With Cops And Paramedics Called Over Allegedly 'Out Of Control' Behavior
By Nick Venable published
Britney Spears and her boyfriend allegedly caused quite a hotel scene that was enough for police and paramedics to get involved.
Green Lantern Guy Gardner Is Set For The DCU, And Finn Wittrock Reacts To His Lantern Show Getting Canceled
By Nick Venable published
Finn Wittrock isn't playing Green Lantern Guy Gardner anymore, and shared his thoughts about losing the TV role due to creative changes.
Nick Lachey, Noah Mills And More Reach Out After Vanessa Lachey Says 'A Hui Hou' To Hawaii After NCIS Cancelation
By Nick Venable published
After NCIS: Hawai'i star Vanessa Lachey reflected anew on the drama's cancellation, hubby Nick Lachey and more chimed in with support.
Wheel Of Fortune Fans Confused By Contestant Whiffing On Easy Puzzle, But I Kinda Love How Weird Her Thought Process Was
By Nick Venable published
Wheel of Fortune fans had jokes after a contestant went in the wrong direction.
Quiet On Set Docuseries Now Facing Lawsuit From Former Nickelodeon Creator Dan Schneider
By Nick Venable published
Following all the hubbub surrounding ID's Quiet on Set docuseries, former Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider is suing the creators.
After Netflix Announced It's Discontinuing Its Basic Plan, The Fan Response Has Been Absolutely Livid
By Nick Venable published
After Netflix sent customers notice about removing the Basic subscription tier, people went off on social media.
A Different Type Of Batman Adventure Is Coming, And I'm Even More Pumped About It Than Robert Pattinson's Return In Batman 2
By Nick Venable published
Batman fans can get ready for a new kind of adventure with the character during the long wait for Robert Pattinson's return in The Batman 2.
Wilmer Valderrama Admits NCIS Was Nodding At Yellowstone In Recent Episode, And I'm Going To Need A Crossover Stat
By Nick Venable published
After NCIS' trip to Texas, Wilmer Valderrama addressed those Yellowstone vibes.
The 'Vulgar' Amanda Show Character Dan Schneider Created That Got Quiet On Set Creators Interested In An Investigation
By Nick Venable published
Quiet On Set's creators opened up about the Amanda Bynes character that helped fuel interest in exposing Dan Schneider's tactics at Nickelodeon.
A Shirtless Walton Goggins Is Getting Back To Filming The White Lotus, And I Can't Get Enough Of The Fallout Fan Comments
By Nick Venable published
Fans adored Walton Goggins' killer turn in Fallout, and can now obsessively anticipate his (shirtless) arrival on HBO's The White Lotus.
Michael Weatherly Had NCIS Fans Suggest Titles For Tony And Ziva Spinoff, And One Of The Picks He Responded To Seems Like A Perfect Choice
By Nick Venable published
With NCIS' new Tony and Ziva spinoff on the way, Michael Weatherly asked fans for title suggestions, and one seems like the clearest fit.
Ryan Gosling Surprised Universal Studios Guests By Joining A Stunt Show, And I Can't Stop Thinking About The Guy Who Yelled 'I'm Just Ken' At Him
By Nick Venable published
Ryan Gosling brought his A+ talents to Universal Studios' for The Fall Guy stunt show, but it's one fan's Barbie comment that stuck.
There's A Big Reason Why Christopher Meloni's Law And Order Spinoff Hasn't Been Renewed, And It May Mean Big Changes For Organized Crime
By Nick Venable published
Christopher Meloni's Law & Order: Organized Crime still hasn't heard news about its future, but there's reportedly a big reason for that.
Why The Conners Is Moving To A New Time Slot Before The Season Even Ends
By Nick Venable published
The Conners is saying goodbye to
The Simpsons Producer Knows Fans Are Shocked A 35-Year-Old Character Was Killed Off, And I Agree It's Actually A Good Thing
By Nick Venable published
The Simpsons killed off a character who's been around since the show's first season, and one EP thinks the shocked reactions are a good sign.
As James Gunn Celebrates The Joker's 84th Anniversary, I Have Ideas For Who Should Play The DCU's Clown Prince
By Nick Venable published
The Joker got some love from James Gunn for the villain's 84th anniversary, and here's who we think should play the Clown Prince for the DCU.
After Quiet On Set Success, ID Is Putting The TV Spotlight On Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter And Brother Aaron Carter
By Nick Venable published
Following the success of Quiet on Set, ID is putting Nick and Aaron Carter's controversies under the docuseries microscope.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Reflects On Competitive Feud With Sylvester Stallone And Why He Never Stopped Watching Rambo And Rocky Movies
By Nick Venable published
Arnold Schwarzenegger opened up about his rivalry with Sylvester Stallone and what kept him watching Rocky and Rambo movies.
Stephen Colbert Explains Why He Never Bought Into Late Night Wars, Still Can't Help But Take Fun Shot At John Oliver
By Nick Venable published
The Late Show host Stephen Colbert addresses why late night wars are no longer a thing, all while taking a shot at former colleague John Oliver.
Matthew McConaughey Still Hasn't Officially Joined Yellowstone Yet, And A New Rumor Suggests An A+ Actress Could Replace Him
By Nick Venable published
Yellowstone may be adding a female lead if Matthew McConaughey deal doesn't pan out.
Sylvester Stallone Reflects On Rocky II Injury That Almost Killed The Movie, But Did Arnold Schwarzenegger Have Anything To Do With It?
By Nick Venable published
In his interview with Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone addressed his gnarly injury that almost derailed Rocky II.
Curb Your Enthusiasm’s Showrunner Told Us How Jerry Seinfeld’s Hilarious ‘Sex Tape’ Riff With Leon Happened, And What Made Him Laugh The Most In The Series Finale
By Nick Venable published
Curb Your Enthusiasm's series finale was a hoot, and the showrunner told us his favorite moments, as well as how Jerry and Leon's scene happened.