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
![Kanye West on My Next Guest Needs No Introduction.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nS96XtpBSmsT3wKKwjZdyM-320-80.jpg)
As Kanye West And Bianca Censori Begin To Team Up On Business Matter, An Expert Weighs In On How It Could Affect Their Relationship
By Erik Swann published
A relationship expert believes Kanye West and Bianca Censori's marriage could change due to their reported business ventures.
![Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool in Deadpool](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VgcHQ36GwTH6xRFsXKGh6P-320-80.jpeg)
Ryan Reynolds Brought His Mom To The View, And The Video Is Cute Enough To Make Deadpool Blush
By Erik Swann published
The video of Ryan Reynolds and his mom visiting The View is so sweet that even Deadpool would be in his feelings after seeing it.
![Michelle Flaherty (Alyson Hannigan) talking about band camp in American Pie and Taylor Swift performing "Lover" on SNL](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SeWMpxA3jMonykbU4ninL7-320-80.jpg)
‘I Woke Up My Entire Family Who Seemed Less Enthusiastic’: Alyson Hannigan Is So Funny And Excited While Explaining How She Found Out Taylor Swift Shouted Out American Pie
By Erik Swann published
American Pie star Alyson Hannigan recalls learning that Taylor Swift shouted out the movie on her latest album.
![Martin Lawrence and Will Smith in Bad Boys: Ride or Die](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8qgzYHnnmfEz522ayis2WF-320-80.jpg)
Will Smith And Martin Lawrence Hilariously Roasted Bad Boys’ Infamous 360 Bayhem Shot In New Video
By Erik Swann published
Amid the release of the latest Bad Boys movie, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence poked fun at the series' Bayhem shots.
![Sabrina Carpenter in her new music video "Feather"](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qYBAutDNyJYZ5wW5NKqWce-320-80.jpg)
Sabrina Carpenter Fans Finally 'Understand' The Hype Over Her Boyfriend, And I'm Busting Out The Popcorn For The Marvel-Related Comments
By Erik Swann published
As the hype surrounding Barry Keoghan rises, some fans are dropping Marvel-related comments that are just too perfect.
![brad pitt in ad astra](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qDMa5vBycnQrWgv8vmoyT-320-80.png)
One Thing Suri Cruise May Have In Common With Some Of Brad Pitt's Kids
By Erik Swann published
Its seems that Suri Cruise -- the daughter of Tom Cruise -- may have something in common with a few of Brad Pitt's kids.
![Dr. Michael Mosley on Loose Women](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9CzMzXdtAfEekMpx4KmZqb-320-80.jpg)
After The Body Of Missing TV Presenter Was Found, His Wife Released A Statement: ‘He So Very Nearly Made It’
By Erik Swann published
The body of noted TV doctor Michael Mosley has been located, and his wife has released a statement.
![Chris Pratt & Katherine Schwarzenegger revel in their newly organized garage with Get Organized with The Home Edit](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dCxBmGWY33CAho2FisxESU-320-80.jpg)
Aw, Chris Pratt And Katherine Schwarzenegger Penned Sweet Tributes To Each Other On Their Fifth Wedding Anniversary
By Erik Swann published
Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary by sweetly paying tribute to each other.
![Star Jones on The View](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jTgbaaxLGrqYoBvTQs3ZdT-320-80.jpg)
After Meghan McCain And Others Share Negative Thoughts On The View, Series OG Star Jones Has A Different Take
By Erik Swann published
The View alum Star Jones shared a take on the show that differs from Meghan McCain's and those of other series vets.
![Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in Deadpool & Wolverine](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HEbevFDnxi6zQRSorfiZh8-320-80.jpg)
Deadpool And Wolverine Seemingly Teased Ladypool’s MCU Debut, And Fans Are Naming The Same Two Stars While Speculating About Who Could Play The Role
By Erik Swann published
After Deadpool & Wolverine seemingly teased Lady Deadpool, fans believe one of two major stars is playing the role.
![The Max logo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TRjZeurmqik87Eq4bwJ92G-320-80.jpg)
After Max Raised Its Subscription Prices, The Streamer Confirmed Another One Of Its Shows Is Canceled
By Erik Swann published
Shortly after Max revealed its subscription price increases, the platform confirmed that another original series has been canceled.
![Fox logo banner](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/48Xgnf8wkzbTEdDWudJpU7-320-80.jpg)
I Thought The Cancellation Bloodbath Was Over, But Bad News May Be Coming Down The Pipeline For A Fox Show
By Erik Swann published
While it seemed like the cancellation period was done, a certain Fox show could officially get the axe soon.
![Charles Barkley on Inside the NBA](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ymQnd7yoa9aGWdjfe6n7K9-320-80.jpg)
The Wildest Things Charles Barkley Has Said So Far About TNT's Inside NBA Cancellation Mess
By Erik Swann published
Let's talk about some of the most pointed statements Charles Barkley has made about Inside the NBA's potential cancellation.
![Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/M7Q78UjNPBTUA7JPVJWje5-320-80.jpg)
The Story Behind Michael Jordan And Magic Johnson's One On One Pay-Per-View Game And Why It Didn't Happen
By Erik Swann published
Let's talk about that time that Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson were set to play each other for a pay-per-view event.
![A close-up of Kim Kardashian's face is shown in The Kardashians Season 5 episode "Get It Together."](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/esfpM9ctyDMyswEGi3zg9U-320-80.jpg)
'Ryan, Who Were Your Sources?': Kim Kardashian Opens Up About The People V. O. J. Simpson And Seeing Her Dad Portrayed On Screen
By Erik Swann published
Kim Kardashian shared thoughts on her family being portrayed in the first season of Ryan Murphy's American Crime Story.
![Young Apocalypse on X-Men '97](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XZkpAEaGxpTf6ormTUN7XJ-320-80.jpg)
X-Men ‘97 EP’s Season 2 Tease Is Making Me Feel Even Better About My Apocalypse Theory
By Erik Swann published
After X-Men '97's EP dropped a tease for Season 2, I'm feeling even more confident about an Apocalypse theory I have.
![Mikey Day and Ryan Gosling dressed as Butt-Head and Beavis on Saturday Night Live.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jd4GoazpdBVuH45DgbBRkS-320-80.jpg)
SNL's Viral Beavis And Butt-Head Sketch Was Written Years Before Ryan Gosling Hosted. What Happened, And How Jonah Hill Was Originally Involved
By Erik Swann published
SNL makeup artist and hairstylist recall the OG version of the Beavis and Butt-Head sketch, which would've involved Jonah Hill.
![Will Smith in Bad Boys: Ride or Die](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wBeKtra94uL7odphnDW4De-320-80.jpg)
Will Smith Shared An Awesome BTS Clip From Gun Fight Sequence In Bad Boys 4, And I’ll Never Look At Scenes Like This The Same Way Again
By Erik Swann published
Will Smith dropped an amazing look at a gun fight from Bad Boys 4, and I'm in awe of the filmmaking that's at play.
![Alec Baldwin as Moses Randolph in Motherless Brooklyn](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hZif5Wu9r9H44c3cdrsowa-320-80.jpg)
Alec Baldwin And His Family Are Getting A Reality TV Series On TLC, And Their Announcement Video Is Adorably Chaotic
By Erik Swann published
Alec Baldwin and his family are heading to TLC for a new reality TV show, and the announcement video really sets the tone.
![The Max logo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TRjZeurmqik87Eq4bwJ92G-320-80.jpg)
Max Is Increasing Prices, And Subscribers Aren't Going To Be Happy About The Timeline
By Erik Swann published
Max is raising prices on its key subscription tiers, and customers may not be pleased with how soon the changes are happening.
![Angela Moore (Trina McGee) on Boy Meets World](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/y5BpDQ4h6FhWw5u6MesXLW-320-80.jpg)
Trina McGee’s Pregnancy At 54 Is Big News, But Did You Know She Was Once Six Months Pregnant While Filming Boy Meets World?
By Erik Swann published
As Boy Meets World's Trina McGee announces her pregnancy, I'm reminded of the time she was expecting while filming the show.
![Brad Pitt stares at a zombie through a glass door in World War Z.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MQXXXGoH9kWvfPBqU8PYLD-320-80.jpg)
How Brad Pitt Allegedly Feels About His And Angelina Jolie’s Daughter Shiloh Dropping His Last Name
By Erik Swann published
Insiders are sharing details regarding how Brad Pitt feels about his and Angelina Jolie's daughter dropping his last name.
![Jeremy Renner on Hawkeye](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ruRNTux5EoqiGDtMXgzPMV-320-80.jpg)
Netflix’s Knives Out 3 Just Cast Another Marvel Alum After Jeremy Renner, And I Hope They Have The Same Kind Of Hero/Villain Dynamic
By Erik Swann published
After Jeremy Renner was cast in Knives Out 3, a fellow Marvel veteran has been cast to join him, and I'm eager to see them reunite.