Lucas really considers the finer details. <p><strong>The Background</strong>: 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.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>What He's Into</strong>: 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.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>What He's Excited About Right Now</strong>: 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.</p>

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“I was literally almost turned off.”

Anne Hathaway's red carpet look for The Idea Of You was stunning, but I wonder if she was in a full sweat given the design choice.

Dune: Part Two has been earning raves from critics in the run up to its release, and Christopher Nolan has even compared the movie to one of the greatest sequels of all time: Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.

Simu Liu couldn't celebrate Barbie's success at the time, so he's trying to do so now.

Jonathan Bailey had a wild experience filming Wicked by himself in the mist of the strikes.

The stars of Disney's 2003 body-swap comedy shared a reunion photo on the first Friday since the SAG-AFTRA strike concluded.

Kumail Nanjiani, Candace Cameron Bure and more share their thoughts on the SAG-AFTRA strike ending after 118 days.

Members of the SAG-AFTRA union have been on strike for 118 days, but a deal with the AMPTP has finally been reached.

As SAG-AFTRA evaluates the studios' latest offer to end the actors strike, Arnold Schwarzenegger opens up about his donation to the guild.

Rachel Zegler is over the moon and off to the races to promote her Hunger Games film following interim agreement.

The IMAX CEO knows exactly when things will get bad if the Actors' strike is not resolved.

Jonathan Majors' legal battle is heating up, with the trial expected to begin in November.

SAG-AFTRA issued guidelines for actors partaking in Halloween during the ongoing strike and Ryan Reynolds came in with his trademark sharp humor.

George Clooney, Ben Affleck, Emma Stone and more major actors met with SAG-AFTRA's negotiating committee this week, but it "didn't go well".

Disney Animation's CCO weighs in on how the SAG-AFTRA strike is affecting upcoming projects at the studio.

Marvel star Kathryn Newton pivoted to a golf championship following the SAG-AFTRA strike pausing her next movie.

One Matrix star has a unique view on A.I. from his time working on the franchise, but maybe not how you think.

Tiffany Haddish and her accusers have come to an agreement regarding their on going litigation.