
Erik Swann
The Background: Erik Swann is a Senior Content Producer at CinemaBlend. He began working with the publication in 2020 when he was hired as Weekend Editor. Today, he continues to write, edit and handle social media responsibilities over the weekend. On weekdays, he also writes TV and movie-related news and helps out with editing and social media as needed. He graduated from the University of Maryland, where he received a degree in Broadcast Journalism. After shifting into multi-platform journalism, he started working as a freelance writer and editor before joining CB. During his time with the site, he's been able to cover some excellent TV shows and films and interview some wonderful stars.
What He's Into: Erik is a superhero fan, and his love for comic books began after he first watched Batman: The Animated Series as a child. He also enjoys comedies, action/adventure flicks, dramas and science fiction. He has a love for sports as well, particularly professional basketball. Though he's a Maryland/Washington D.C. native, he roots for the Boston Celtics. Some of his all-time favorite TV shows are BTAS, Breaking Bad, Sanford and Son, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Better Call Saul and Atlanta. And when it comes to movies, Beverly Hills Cop, A Raisin in the Sun, Toy Story, Iron Man, Star Wars, and Wall Street are among his favorites. He also enjoys a good pizza (preferably with pepperoni and mushrooms) while he's watching entertaining films and TV series.
What He's Excited About Right Now: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Reservation Dogs Season 3, Ahsoka, Loki Season 2, Invincible Season 2, Next Goal Wins and Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget.
Latest articles by Erik Swann

Jack Black, Dax Shepard, Josh Lucas And More Are As Excited About That SNL End Of Season 50 Hosting News As I Was
By Erik Swann published
SNL fans should be pumped!

‘I Will Ache’: Justin Bieber Pens Emotional Tribute After His Grandfather Dies At 80
By Erik Swann published
Justin Bieber didn't hold back when discussing his loss.

As Diddy’s Lawyers Prepare To Argue In Court That He Identifies With ‘Swingers,’ He’s Been Hit With A Major Legal Loss
By Erik Swann published
The trial begins very soon.

'I Don’t Know Why I Knew, But I Did.' Demi Moore On Realizing Mikey Madison Was Going To Win The Oscar Over Her, And How She Felt
By Erik Swann, Jessica Rawden last updated
The Best Actress race was tight this year.

We Always Talk About Marvel Easter Eggs From The Comics, But My Favorite Is When One From An MCU Movie Pays Off In Another
By Erik Swann published
It took a while for some of these Easter eggs to pay off.

Will Smith Reveals What He Learned While Working With Fresh Prince Co-Star Alfonso Ribeiro, And This Is A Great Lesson
By Erik Swann published
These two worked so well together.

Your Friends And Neighbors Has Already Been Renewed For Season 2, And It Might Come Sooner Than You'd Guess
By Erik Swann published
Exclusives Well, I didn't see this coming.

As The Righteous Gemstones Is Ending, There's One Specific Thing I'm Really Going To Miss
By Erik Swann published
The show wouldn't be the same without this key element.

Lindsay Lohan Is Setting Up Her First TV Drama, And I Couldn't Be More Pumped About The Creative Team
By Erik Swann published
This is another big gig for Lindsay Lohan.

After The Last Of Us’ Catherine O’Hara Makes A Major Claim About Filming Season 2’s Eugene Episode, I’m Gonna Need Some Of Gail's Stash
By Erik Swann published
I don't think I'm prepared for this.

Kelly Clarkson Recalled Having A Major Wardrobe Malfunction While On Tour, And I Wasn’t Expecting It To Top Katy Perry's American Idol Snafu
By Erik Swann published
There were less-than-ideal situations.

People Thought Aimee Lou Wood Was Sobbing Over That SNL Debacle, But She Opened Up About The Incident
By Erik Swann published
There's another chapter to this Aimee Lou Wood/SNL saga.

‘The Album’s Trash. I’m Just Assuming That’: Chris Rock’s Brother Blasts Will Smith For Referencing The Oscars Slap On His New Music
By Erik Swann published
The fallout from the slap continues over three years later.

This Video Of Michael B. Jordan And Hailee Steinfeld Doing Sinners Press Is Cute, But Fans Are Still Making Shameik Moore Comments
By Erik Swann published
There's quite a bit to this story.

‘She’s Keeping Up A Huge Wall’: What Megan Fox Allegedly Wants From MGK Following The Birth Of Their First Child
By Erik Swann published
The pair welcomed their child in March 2025.

Wait, Is Cate Blanchett Planning To Retire From Acting? Here’s What The Actress Says
By Erik Swann published
Are we headed towards the end of an era?

Johnny Depp Looks Like A Different Person In The First Look From His Day Drinker Movie
By Erik Swann published
There's a lot of gray in the mix here.

After The Harry Potter Show Officially Casts Hogwarts Staff, I Have One Hagrid-Related Question
By Erik Swann published
I like the actor playing Hagrid, but...

What It's Like To Spend Time In Jail With Diddy, According To Someone Who Did It
By Erik Swann published
Diddy has been in prison for months now.

After Jack Black Dropped A Minecraft Movie’s Lava Chicken Scene, Fans Shared Their Theater Experiences
By Erik Swann published
Is it weird that I'd like to try lava chicken?

A Laptop Without Wi-Fi, Exercising With Yoga Mats And Phone Calls With Ye: How Diddy's Days Have Been Spent In Prison
By Erik Swann published
Diddy's life has been very different as of late.

A PSA From Shooter McGavin: Happy Gilmore 2 Will ‘Be Fantastic,’ And I Love How Humorously On-Brand The Reason Is
By Erik Swann published
This sounds like a ringing endorsement.

The White Lotus' Aimee Lou Wood Received 'Apologies' For That SNL Parody Sketch, But She Still Didn't Hold Back Her Thoughts
By Erik Swann published
SNL crafted its own version of HBO's hit show.
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