
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

‘It’s Been 20 Years Of My Life’ American Pickers' Mike Wolfe Reflects On History Show Taking First Big Hiatus, And Why He Signed On For Another TV Show In The Meantime
By Nick Venable published
He's just too used to staying busy, I guess.

What Netflix Has Canceled And Renewed
By Adrienne Jones, Philip Sledge, Nick Venable last updated
So. Many. Shows!

Seann William Scott’s Dad Died Years Ago. He Had No Idea Tim Allen And Shifting Gears Would Help To Fill That Void
By Nick Venable published
Gotta love these unexpected feelings.

34 DVD And Blu-Ray Deals From Amazon's Big Spring Sale Fans Should Take Advantage Of, And It's The TV Show Sets That Caught My Eye
By Nick Venable published
I'll take that, and that, and yes, please.

Death Of A Unicorn Review: I'm Here For The Gruesome Horror And Comedy, Not So Much For Jenna Ortega And Paul Rudd’s Family Drama
By Nick Venable published
Sometimes you have to take life (and death) by the horn.

A New Yellowstone Spinoff Is Reportedly Coming To Network TV, And It'll Be Unlike Any Of The Other Shows
By Nick Venable published
This franchise is everywhere.

A Live-Action Scooby-Doo TV Show Is Happening At Netflix, And My Excitement Is Curbed By One Detail That Already Doesn't Sit Right
By Nick Venable published
Zoinks and jinkies combined!

The Last Of Us EP Explains Why Season 2 Switches Up How Abby’s Backstory Is Introduced, And I Honestly Think It Makes Sense
By Nick Venable published
Not everything has to stay the same.

After Mortal Kombat 2's First Images Revealed Karl Urban's Johnny Cage And More, The Street Fighter Movie Got Bad News
By Nick Venable published
Not quite a fatality yet.

Dexter: Resurrection Is 100% Living Up To Its Name, And I'm So Pumped It's Bringing Back Two Of The Franchise's Best Stars
By Nick Venable published
It's like Super Smash Bros, but with Dexter characters.

Alan Ritchson Eats A Ton And Drinks A ‘Reacher Smoothie’ To Stay Buff While Filming, And His Co-Star Told Me How Hilariously Bad It Is
By Nick Venable published
Exclusives I wouldn't want to try this at home or at work.

Severance's Creator Just Made Me Rethink Something About Adam Scott's Outie Mark That I'd Fully Believed Previously
By Nick Venable published
Wait, how is THIS a mystery now?

After Happy Gilmore 2 Revealed The Waterboy's Nipple-Twister Is Back, I Really Hope Some Other Adam Sandler Movie Characters Are Also Returning
By Nick Venable published
Hopefully no damned alligators pop up.

After Alan Ritchson Said He’d Play Batman (For Free), His Reacher Co-Star Had A Bold Prediction About The Big Guy Taking On The Role
By Nick Venable published
Alan Ritchson should play all the superheroes.

I Didn't Think Dexter: Resurrection's Cast Could Keep Getting Better, But They Just Keep On Giving Michael C. Hall Amazing Co-Stars
By Nick Venable published
So many passengers joining Dexter's new ride.

Jensen Ackles Dropped A Lovely Post After Wrapping On Countdown, But Fans Just Keep Commenting About How Obscene The Show’s Name Looks In The Foreground
By Nick Venable published
Here's hoping the marketing team hasn't gone overboard already.

Watching Jason Momoa Try And Show CinemaBlend His Lobo Look Is Iconic, But It's Jack Black Asking For A Cameo That Really Got Me
By Nick Venable published
So close. So very, very close.

Reacher’s Richard Beck Actor Told Me What It Was Like To Punch Alan Ritchson Hard In The Chest, And There’s A Reason It Only Happened In One Take
By Nick Venable published
Exclusives Alan Ritchson's chest is like armor.

Kat Dennings Just Addressed Shifting Gears Not Getting A Season 2 Pickup Yet, But The Showrunner Has A Different Take: ‘Waiting On Pins And Needles’
By Nick Venable published
Fans are gearing up for more, so where is it?

Jon Bernthal Pinpoints Key Difference Between Frank And Matt In Daredevil: Born Again, And I Think It's What Makes The Punisher So Great
By Nick Venable published

Looks Like Severance Is Making Big Creative Changes Behind The Scenes For Season 3, But I'm More Excited Than Worried
By Nick Venable published
Would Jame Eagan approve?

Tracy Morgan Wheeled Out Of NBA Game After Throwing Up On The Court
By Nick Venable published
Here's hoping things are okay.

1923 Finally Revealed The Origins Behind Yellowstone's 'Train Station,' But It Left Me Feeling More Disgusted Than I Expected
By Nick Venable published
Be careful what information you wish for.
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