This franchise really has produced a "family." <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>

Did they misbehave?

This franchise has gotten pretty bonkers.

Family is forever.

The Jane The Virgin co-stars have always supported each other.

From Sin City to Spy Kids!

America Ferrera gets real about Hollywood in the midst of her career renaissance, and how lunch with Gina Rodriguez influenced her choices going forward.

Eli Roth's Thanksgiving had a long road to travel from fake trailer to full movie, and it all came from a very personal place.

Members of the Alita Army shall are going to be very happy to hear Robert Rodriguez is continuing to stoke the fires surrounding a potential Alita 2.

Meadow Walker will be making a cameo appearance in Fast X.

Michelle Rodriguez has some strong words of praise for the new Fast X director.

Michelle Rodriguez is in the new Dungeons & Dragons movie but one of her Fast & Furious co-stars is a much bigger fan.

While stunt doubles still don’t get their due at the Oscars, Michelle Rodriguez gave a shoutout to the ones who are working on Fast X.

Apparently Alita: Battle Angel helped Robert Rodriguez become a part of the Star Wars galaxy. But what are the odds that the favor could be returned?

Alita: Battle Angel's sequel may rest on a galaxy far, far away, thanks to The Book of Boba Fett.

Michelle Rodriguez and the F9 family have plenty to celebrate.

James Bond actually won a race against Dominic Toretto and his family?

Michelle Rodriguez has never been shy about letting her feelings be known about the Fast and Furious franchise.

Michelle Rodriguez in looking awesome in a new F9 shot.

Letty Ortiz could have been a very different character.