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
After Rewatching Stephen King's Creepshow For The First Time In Ages, I Have One Big Wish For The Horror Icon's Future
By Nick Venable published
Upon rewatching the Stephen King-scripted Creepshow for the first time in many years, I have a big wish for the horror master's future.
Only Murders In The Building Is One Of My Faves, But The Fourth Season Just Did Something I Didn't Think Was Possible (Thanks To Jane Lynch)
By Nick Venable published
With its fourth season, Only Murders in the Building has accomplished something I admittedly stopped thinking was possible.
Yellowstone Fans Had Plenty To Say After Kelly Reilly Shared New Season 5 Video, And I Think Paramount Needs To Hear Them Out
By Nick Venable published
Many Yellowstone fans shared the same thought in response to Kelly Reilly's Season 5 post, and we hope Paramount is listening.
Robert Downey Jr. Recalls Having To Film A+ Natural Born Killers Scene Mere Hours After Being 'Nine Sheets To The Wind,' And It's Anti-FOMO
By Nick Venable published
Robert Downey Jr. reflected on filming Natural Born Killers while being under the influence for some very important scenes.
It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia Season 17: Everything We Know About The Gang's Return To FXX
By Nick Venable published
The Gang from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is coming back to FXX for Season 17, and here's what we know.
No Big Deal, Just Chris Hemsworth Jumping Off A Cliff Shirtless For His Disney+ Series Limitless
By Nick Venable published
Chris Hemsworth knows how to get fans pumped for Limitless Season 2: shirtless cliff-diving pics.
Netflix Is Adding One Of TV's Best Horror Shows, And I Can't Wait For More People To Be As Obsessed With It As I Am
By Nick Venable published
Netflix is adding one of the best horror TV shows currently airing, and I can't wait for more people to get obsessed with it.
2025 TV Premiere Date Schedule: Upcoming New And Returning TV Shows
By Nick Venable published
The 2025 TV season is right around the corner, and here are all the upcoming premiere dates that have been announced so far.
Mike Flanagan Would ‘Love To’ Join James Gunn’s DCU, And There Are 3 Characters I Know He’d Be The Perfect Choice For
By Nick Venable published
If Mike Flanagan ever joins James Gunn's DCU, here are the projects he'd be most perfect to bring to live-action.
Joey Lawrence Was Accused Of Cheating While Filming A Christmas Movie, But Not So Fast
By Nick Venable published
Joey Lawrence's impending divorce has sparked rumors about him cheating with a Christmas movie co-star, and he responded to the reports.
Stephen King's Love Of A Canceled TV Fan-Fave Sparks Hope For A Renewal
By Nick Venable published
A recently canceled fan-favorite series has earned praise from Stephen King, and there's renewed hope for the show to get saved.
The Madison: The Storyline, Cast, And Everything Else We Know About Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone Spinoff
By Nick Venable published
Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone spinoff The Madison is quickly coming together. Here's what we know, from the growing cast to the storyline and beyond.
’It’s Such A Different Show Now’: How The View Has Really Changed From Barbara Walters’ Original Vision, According To One Show OG
By Nick Venable published
One O.G. co-host from The View opened up about how much the show has changed from Barbara Walters' original vision.
Noah Wylie Admitted His New Medical Drama Came Together After ER Reboot Never Got Off The Ground. Now The Show’s Being Sued By Michael Chrichton’s Estate
By Nick Venable published
Noah Wyle's new medical drama is caught up in a lawsuit from ER creator Michael Crichton's estate.
Upcoming Yellowstone TV Shows: What’s Ahead For The Series And Upcoming Spinoffs
By Nick Venable last updated
Keep track of all of Taylor Sheridan's upcoming Yellowstone projects that are heading to Paramount Network and Paramount+.
Dancing With The Stars' Maksim Chmerkovskiy Responds To Bristol Palin's Claims: 'He Hated me So Much'
By Nick Venable published
After Bristol Palin claimed Dancing with the Stars' Maksim Chmerkovskiy hated her, he responded.
Ahead Of Community's Movie, Joel McHale Just Joined One Of My Other Favorite TV Shows
By Nick Venable published
Community vet Joel McHale will pop up on one of TV's freakiest shows ahead of his return as Jeff Winger.
I Just Learned A Hot Fact About Baywatch's On-Set Red Swimsuits That Seems Totally Wrong
By Nick Venable published
Baywatch's red swimsuits are iconic, and one star revealed a shocking BTS detail that just seems wrong.
I'm Into Fans' Ideas For What HGTV Should Do With Tarek El Moussa And Christina Hall’s New Show Now That It Won’t Be A Couples Face-Off With Josh
By Nick Venable published
Fans have a great idea for Tarek El Moussa and Christina Hall's battle of the exes show The Flip/Off now that Josh Hall isn't part of it anymore.
All The Canceled And Ending TV Shows In 2024
By Nick Venable last updated
Here's a rundown of all the big TV shows ending in 2024, as well as every series that has been canceled so far.
Will Yellowstone Work Without Kevin Costner’s ‘Genius’? The Latest In How The Actor Allegedly Feels Behind The Scenes
By Nick Venable published
Kevin Costner apparently feels a certain kind of way about how Yellowstone's final episodes will fare with viewers.
Kaitlin Olson's Characters Always Have Hilarious Exes, And Her New ABC Show Just Added An SNL Vet To Continue That Streak
By Nick Venable published
Kaitlin Olson is known for playing characters with awkward romances, and her new ABC show High Potential is following suit with an SNL vet.
Conan O'Brien Asked About Playing A Truly Wild Character On The White Lotus, And Walton Goggins Would Have Alllowed It
By Nick Venable published
Conan O'Brien shared a fun story about trying to get a role on The White Lotus, and Walton Goggins sounds like he would have been down for it.
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