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
Peacock Is Taking A Page From Netflix's Live Comedy Playbook By Giving Two SNL Stars A New Special
By Erik Swann published
Peacock is following in Netflix's footsteps by producing a live comedy special featuring two Saturday Night Live stars.
1,000-Lb. Sisters Star Arrested For Narcotics And More, And It All Started With Someone Getting Bitten By A Camel
By Erik Swann published
1,000-lb. Sisters' Amy Slaton has been arrested on multiple charges, and her arrest happened after someone was bitten by a camel.
See The Moment A U.S. Open Player Got Outright Booed After Being Rude To A Ball Girl. (She Later Apologized)
By Erik Swann published
Viewers can see the moment that a U.S. Open was outright booed for how they reacted to a ball girl, before apologizing.
Ahead Of Julie Chrisley’s Resentencing, The Prison Bureau Responds To Reports About Her Not Being In Its Custody
By Erik Swann published
As Julie Chrisley prepares for her resentencing, the prison bureau addresses reports that she's not in its custody.
Over A Decade After Man Of Steel, Laurence Fishburne Reflects On His 'Nontraditional Casting'
By Erik Swann published
More than 10 years after Man of Steel's release, Laurence Fishburne reflects on what it was like playing the first Black incarnation of Perry White.
Like Matthew McConaughey And Other Actors Before Her, Angelina Jolie Plans To Leave Hollywood. What She’ll Do After
By Erik Swann published
Angelina Jolie confirms she'll follow in the footsteps of Matthew McConaughey and more by leaving Hollywood.
The Wild Reason Kanye West Just Sold His Home For A $36 Million Loss
By Erik Swann published
Kanye West just sold his home in Malibu, and there's a wild reason why it'll mark a loss of $36 million for him.
A Marvel Record No One's Really Talking About Happened With Deadpool And Wolverine, And Wesley Snipes And Hugh Jackman Are Involved
By Erik Swann published
Amid all of the records Deadpool & Wolverine has broken, there's one that involves Wesley Snipes and Hugh Jackman.
What Lies Ahead For Shaquille O’Neal If Inside The NBA Ends? An Insider Has Thoughts
By Erik Swann published
An insider shared some thoughts on how valuable Shaquille O'Neal might be as a TV free agent should Inside the NBA end.
The Penguin’s EPs Confirmed Batman Won’t Appear On The Show, And I Totally Agree With Their Logic For Excluding The Dark Knight
By Erik Swann published
After The Penguin's EPs explained why Batman won't show up on the show, I'm discussing why I agree with the decision.
One Thing That Really Made A Difference On The Bad Boys: Ride Or Die Set, According To A Cast Member
By Erik Swann published
A Bad Boys: Ride or Die star explains one element of the set that made a big difference when it came to filming the movie.
Why Diddy Was Just Named In A Subpoena Amid Wave Of Legal Issues
By Erik Swann published
As Sean "P. Diddy" Combs' plethora of legal issues continue, he was just named in a recently obtained subpoena.
Ahead Of Marvel’s Thunderbolts*, Lewis Pullman Explains How He Was Convinced To Join The MCU
By Erik Swann published
Thunderbolts* star Lewis Pullman explains how he was ultimately convinced to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
I Rewatched The Batman For The First Time In A While. Why It Has Me Hyped For Colin Farrell’s The Penguin
By Erik Swann published
Colin Farrell's The Penguin spinoff series is on the way, and I'm even more excited for it after rewatching The Batman.
‘[We're] About A Month From Shaq Setting Himself On Fire’: Charles Barkley Explains Why Shaquille O’Neal Struggled On Inside The NBA Early On
By Erik Swann published
Inside the NBA's Charles Barkley recalls why co-host Shaquille O'Neal struggled shortly after he joined the show.
Even Olympics Athletes Get Starstruck. A Team USA Runner Recalls Meeting LeBron James On Opening Night
By Erik Swann published
Olympic runner Quincy Wilson opens up about being starstruck upon meeting LeBron James during the opening ceremony.
Amid Marvel’s Legal Drama With X-Men ‘97 Creator, One Of The Series’ Directors Weighed In On The New Showrunner
By Erik Swann published
As Marvel Studios is entangled in drama with X-Men '97's creator, a director weighed in on the new showrunner.
Wait, Is Travis Kelce Doing An Upcoming Adam Sandler Movie In Addition To Rumored Loose Cannons Role?
By Erik Swann published
Travis Kelce has been linked to Loose Cannons, but is he also about to join a major Adam Sandler movie?
There's Some Horrifying Trolling Going On After The Acolyte's Cancellation: ‘Stay Away’
By Erik Swann published
Following the cancellation of Star Wars' The Acolyte, various users have taken to the web to troll the series.
‘Come Back As What?’: Robert Downey Jr. Explains His Decision To Return To The MCU As Doctor Doom
By Erik Swann published
Robert Downey Jr. shed some light on his decision to return to the Marvel Cinematic in the role of Doctor Doom.
Shaq Told A Story About Dennis Rodman Not Showering After Playing Basketball I Can Never Unhear
By Erik Swann published
Shaquille O'Neal told a story about Dennis Rodman allegedly not showering after playing in basketball games.
Fallout’s EP Just Compared Working On Season 2 To Batman Begins And The Dark Knight, As If I Needed To Be Any More Excited About New Episodes
By Erik Swann published
Fallout EP Jonathan Nolan compared his Season 2 work experience to Batman Begins and The Dark Knight.
I Am So Over-The-Top Excited About How Over-The-Top Excited Andor's Adria Arjona Is For Season 2
By Erik Swann published
Andor star Adria Arjona is super excited for the new season of the show, and that sheer elation has me hyped as well!
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