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
![Justin Timberlake dances in the music video for "The Other Side"](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ucDmjVHpSZPyh4SrJAurUP-320-80.jpg)
Justin Timberlake Apparently Had The Jokes About His DWI During Recent Concert
By Erik Swann published
While performing at a concert, Justin Timberlake apparently made a joke that referenced his recent DWI arrest.
![Jane (Maya Erskine) looks at John on Mr. and Mrs. Smith and Maverick smirks during a briefing in Top Gun: Maverick](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2eSKcpbwBz7o2M82VUdJAK-320-80.jpg)
Mrs. And Mrs. Smith’s Maya Erskine Channeled Tom Cruise In One Key Way, And I Totally See It
By Erik Swann published
Mr. and Mrs. Smith's Maya Erskine reveals how she channeled Tom Cruise while making the show.
![Julie Chrisley laying in bed in Chrisley Knows Best](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/A4G8wh2X7LeUqmNqyZcyk7-320-80.jpg)
After Julie Chrisley’s Bank Fraud Conviction Was Overturned, Her Lawyer Revealed When He Hopes She’ll Be Out Of Prison
By Erik Swann published
Julie Chrisley's lawyer addresses when she might be out of prison now that her bank fraud conviction has been overturned.
![Frodo stares at Eric in A Quiet Place: Day One](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qvzZ4NrNwDWW8FMK9JEhYS-320-80.jpg)
How A Quiet Place: Day One's Ending Links To The Last Movie, And What The Director Told Us About The Cat
By Erik Swann published
Exclusives As we discuss how A Quiet Place: Day One's ending connects to Part II, let's lay out what the director told us about that cat.
![Corinne Foxx and Jamie Foxx pose for Beat Shazam promo pic](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9FezBiU3QzZ2XEztPsAKmN-320-80.jpg)
‘He’s A Keeper’: Jamie Foxx’s Daughter Corinne Reveals How Her Fiancé Earned The Actor’s Approval
By Erik Swann published
Jamie Foxx's daughter, Corinne, details the brave way that her fiancé managed to earn her father's approval.
![Brooke Harwood (Nicole Kidman) and Chris Cole (Zac Efron) have a romantic encounter in A Family Affair](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wh44K895xRFBH3BhTWjwv3-320-80.jpg)
Zac Efron And Nicole Kidman's A Family Affair Originally Had A NSFW Title, And I’m Glad It Was Changed
By Erik Swann published
Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron reveal the title that was originally intended for their Netflix rom-com, A Family Affair.
![Justin Timberlake stares ahead in music video for "TKO"](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JvQfQKoHpr3g4WhnFMyq37-320-80.jpg)
After DWI Arrest, Justin Timberlake Was Spotted Out In The Wilds Of The Hamptons...Walking
By Erik Swann published
Over a week after Justin Timberlake was arrested for DWI, he was seen in New York again, but he was walking this time.
![Will Smith and Martin Lawrence walking down street in Bad Boys for Life](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kJQapFikCTrs9wruCEe6ZR-320-80.jpg)
‘I Have So Much Fun With This Dude’: See Will Smith’s Sweet BTS Tribute To Bad Boys Co-Star Martin Lawrence
By Erik Swann published
Will Smith shared a sweet behind-the-scenes video that pays tribute to Bad Boys co-star Martin Lawrence.
![Kim Kardashian sitting in front of a candle in The Kardashians.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LE3zjcJWCAqd5pVgz2eaTc-320-80.jpg)
The Kardashians Are Still Going Strong, But Hulu Just Axed Another Show I Honestly Thought Was Really Popular
By Erik Swann published
As The Kardashians coasts on Hulu, another reality TV show, which I thought was quite popular, just received the boot.
![Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV logo](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cuCfWzFRiTJ5dXopsJBp4o-320-80.jpg)
After Watching Quiet On Set, A Former Teen Magazine Editor Recalls A Hollywood Starlet Dumping Water Into A Bread Basket To 'Avoid Temptation'
By Erik Swann published
The docuseries has sparked a number of responses.
![Charlie (Martin Mull) has a conversation with his friends on The Cool Kids](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ETMfQjQNtHdJTPPaKW8viN-320-80.jpg)
Fans Are Sharing Their Favorite Movie And TV Moments With Martin Mull After His Death, And There Are Some Really Great Ones
By Erik Swann published
Following Martin Mull's passing, fans shared some great moments from his various TV and movie appearances.
![From left to right: screenshots of Jessica Biel on Jimmy Kimmel Live and Justin Timberlake on The Tonight Show.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/phk7zrBHDcAZtkn5Nuy2dB-320-80.jpg)
After Jessica Biel Showed Up At Husband Justin Timberlake’s Concert, An Insider Dropped Claims About How They’re Moving On From His Arrest
By Erik Swann published
Amid Jessica Biel's support for Justin Timberlake, an insider dropped claims on how they're moving on from his arrest.
![Peyton Sawyer Lucas lies in a hospital bed after having her baby on One Tree Hill](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZHfL2fT5gLh2hfcM4zTJPJ-320-80.jpg)
'Peyton Sawyer Doesn't Have Nice Moments': The Awkward Story Behind One Tree Hill Alum Hilarie Burton Filming Her Final Scene For The Show
By Erik Swann published
One Tree Hill's Hilarie Burton shared a wild story about filming her final scene for the beloved teen drama.
![Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley discuss the NBA Playoffs on Inside the NBA](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vRyHy4evh6Nekdo2v3we7n-320-80.jpg)
Inside The NBA’s Kenny Smith Weighs In On Charles Barkley’s Retirement, And His Surprised Reaction Was Not What I Expected
By Erik Swann published
Inside the NBA co-host Kenny Smith weighed in on Charles Barkley's retirement, and I wasn't expecting his reaction.
![Savannah Chrisley in green shirt recording Unlocked with Savannah Chrisley podcast](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/J4pS6kENgCqdefVLX6ybVi-320-80.jpg)
Savannah Chrisley Dropped A Four-Word Response After Mother Julie's Bank Fraud Conviction Was Overturned
By Erik Swann published
After Julie Chrisley's bank-fraud conviction was overturned, daughter Savannah Chrisley shared a four-word response.
![Kevin Costner in Horizon: An American Saga.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PawoBzdZf5C9UeWWLTDqSd-320-80.jpg)
After The Media Accused Kevin Costner Of Nepotism For Casting His Son, Fans Angrily Jumped To His Defense
By Erik Swann published
Kevin Costner's fans had his back after he was accused of nepotism for casting his son in Horizon: An American Saga.
![Justin Timberlake in the music video Selfish](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VHgFbvAGuFXPQQDWui79df-320-80.jpg)
Bartender Who Served Justin Timberlake Has Spoken Out About The Pop Singer's Martini Claim
By Erik Swann published
After Justin Timberlake claimed he only had one drink ahead of his DWI arrest, the bartender who served him has spoken out.
![Brandon Routh as Superman in The CW's Crisis on Infinite Earths](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8sPzTXnLUyUuFtjmWYMWjC-320-80.jpeg)
Superman Alum Brandon Routh Has Advice For Other Stars Who Play The Role, And I Hope David Corenswet Takes Notes
By Erik Swann published
Superman: Returns star Brandon Routh has advice for his successors, and I hope DCU star David Corenswet is listening.
![Lindsey Lohan and Jaime Lee Curtis in Freaky Friday.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kLxjUSMaiRNqxTsmzHJbfH-320-80.jpg)
Lindsay Lohan And Jamie Lee Curtis Are Back In Action For Freaky Friday 2, But I'm More Excited That Chad Michael Murray And Other OGs Are Returning
By Erik Swann published
Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are back for Freaky Friday 2, and Chad Michael Murray and more OGs are joining them.
![Edgin Darvis (Chris Pine) telling his story to the Absolution Council in Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KybsCznnfsPgemuC7pZyc5-320-80.jpg)
I Loved Dungeons And Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (Even Though It Flopped), So I Was Pleasantly Surprised When Chris Pine Was Asked About A Sequel
By Erik Swann published
I wasn't quite pleased when Chris Pine shared thoughts on Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves possibly getting a sequel.
![Deadpool in car taunting in Deadpool & Wolverine](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FQTdmMy4Rt9rAzKS6xUknR-320-80.jpeg)
Will Deadpool And Wolverine ‘Save’ The MCU? Shawn Levy Knows The Fans Have Questions, And I'm Impressed By His Thoughtful Answer
By Erik Swann published
Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy weighs in on the film being viewed as the savior the MCU needs right now.
![Nick Torres looks forward on NCIS, and Alonzo Harris addresses gang members in Training Day](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Mg8Ehq6DTyMwdBFmDqmomb-320-80.jpg)
'Like Denzel Washington In Training Day': Wilmer Valderrama Already Has An Idea Planned For Nick Torres' NCIS Exit
By Erik Swann published
Wilmer Valderrama knows how NCIS' Nick Torres should go out, and his idea has shades of Denzel Washington's Training Day.
![Justin Timberlake singing in the "No Angels" music video](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bnUwHNJCasvrRCnzgfu4jY-320-80.jpg)
New Details Break In Justin Timberlake DWI Arrest, And It Sounds Like He Was 'Advised Not To Drive’ Even Earlier
By Erik Swann published
In the aftermath of Justin Timberlake's DWI arrest, new info suggests he received a warning earlier in the evening.