Author Madeline Knutson

Madeline Knutson

Madeline Knutson is an Entertainment Journalist and Pop Culture Expert for Blast Magazine.

Excuses, Excuses, Excuses: Jon Taffer Speaks to CinemaCon Audience About Business Growth

April 7, 2019

Last week, thousands of film industry professionals gathered together in Las Vegas to attend the 9th annual CinemaCon. One of the first events of the week was a seminar led by Jon Taffer of Bar Rescue fame. Ent...

In an Alternate Dimension: Analyzing Counterpart Season 2 with J.K. Simmons

Madeline Knutson

December 4, 2018

People often wonder what their life would be like in an alternate dimension. In the Starz series, Counterpart, that question is answered in some very intriguing and dangerous ways. The spy thriller, which wrapp...

Have Some Ho Ho Holiday Fun with Deadpool This December

Madeline Knutson

November 21, 2018

This holiday season just got a little less naughty. Fans of Deadpool (especially those with younger children) will be happy to hear that the Merc with the Mouth is making his return to the big screen this De...

Welcome Back to Midnight: A Chat with the Cast of NBC’s Hit Show, Midnight, Texas

Madeline Knutson

October 24, 2018

In just two days, the town of Midnight will reopen its doors to visitors from around the world as Midnight, Texas, the supernatural drama based on Charlaine Harris’ book series of the same name, premieres its m...

Halfway to Halloween: Analyzing Horror with the Executive Producer and Stars of Netflix’s The Haunting of Hill House

Madeline Knutson

October 17, 2018

Halloween may still be two weeks away, but horror fans can get their fill of scares today with Netflix’s The Haunting of Hill House. The series, based on Shirley Jackson’s 1959 novel, tells the story of the Cra...

To Protect and To Serve: Nathan Fillion Shares What He’s Learned from His New Show, The Rookie

Madeline Knutson

September 12, 2018

Nathan Fillion is no rookie. His career has spanned a number of genres and mediums, with his roles in projects such as Firefly and Castle earning him a dedicated fan following. Since Castle’s series finale in 2...

What Is Normal? Discussing Representation and Self-Identity with the Cast of Netflix’s Atypical at Paleyfest

Madeline Knutson

September 11, 2018

"Sometimes I wish I was normal." "Dude! Nobody's normal!" This exchange, seen in the show's first season, beautifully illustrates the importance of a series like Atypical. The Netflix original program, which...

Law and Disorder: What to Expect from Better Call Saul Season 4

Madeline Knutson

August 4, 2018

With only two days remaining until the season 4 premiere of Better Call Saul, fans continue to wonder what burning questions will be answered during the upcoming episodes. Although many of the show’s exciting r...

Loss and Grief: Bob Odenkirk and Peter Gould Discuss the Role of Death in Better Call Saul Season 4 at SDCC 2018

Madeline Knutson

July 31, 2018

Death is always a difficult topic to address, whether in real-life situations or on fictional television programs. For the creative talents behind AMC’s Better Call Saul, no death in the series has been quite a...

The Doctor Is In: Cast and Creatives of Doctor Who Discuss the Thirteenth Doctor at SDCC 2018

Madeline Knutson

July 27, 2018

“Oh, brilliant!” – the first words uttered by the Thirteenth Doctor at the end of last year’s Doctor Who Christmas special. These are also the perfect words to describe the unprecedented and exciting decision t...

Mr. Robot Composer Mac Quayle: The Blast Interview

Madeline Knutson

May 11, 2018

As a composer, producer, remixer, and keyboardist, Mac Quayle has captivated audiences worldwide with his unique musical stylings and innovative arrangements. Best known for his work on recent Ryan Murphy produ...

Gamer Music Guru Gordy Haab: The Blast Interview

Madeline Knutson

May 4, 2018

During his career, Gordy Haab has had the opportunity to compose for some of the most well-known video games, films, and television programs. Two of his most recent projects, Star Wars: Battlefront II and Star ...

Peter Rabbit Composer Dominic Lewis: The Blast Interview

Madeline Knutson

February 16, 2018

Composer Dominic Lewis and Actor James Corden (Credit: Impact24 PR) Since the early 1900's, people around the world have loved hearing the story of Peter Rabbit. Now, fans of all ages can see the mischievou...

Gotham by Gaslight Voice Actor Yuri Lowenthal: The Blast Interview

Madeline Knutson

February 16, 2018

For close to two decades, Yuri Lowenthal has voiced some of most iconic characters in television and video games. From Ben Tennyson in the Ben 10 series to Sasuke Uchiha in Naruto, Lowenthal has worked hard to ...

Legion Composer Jeff Russo: The Blast Interview

Madeline Knutson

January 30, 2018

Although you may not be familiar with Jeff Russo’s name, you have definitely heard his music. The two-time Grammy nominee and Emmy winning composer has scored a diverse range of projects for film, television, a...

Comet TV Swag: Reader Giveaway

Madeline Knutson

January 19, 2018

Halloween may be long over, but you can still indulge in all the witchy wonderfulness of The Craft on Comet TV this month. The network welcomes all who want to cast a spell on the dreariness of the new year an...

American Animals Composer Anne Nikitin: The Blast Interview

Madeline Knutson

January 19, 2018

Since winning the BBC New Talent, New TV Composers scheme in 2006, Anne Nikitin has worked tirelessly to become the award-winning composer she is today. Nikitin’s work can be heard in various high-profile telev...

S.W.A.T.’s David Lim: The Blast Interview

Madeline Knutson

November 20, 2017

Credit: Jonathan Davino Although he began his acting career later than many of his coworkers, David Lim has shown that it is never too late to pursue your creative passions. After graduating from UC San Die...

Tattoo Talk – A Discussion with the Cast and Creator of Blindspot: The Blast Interview

Madeline Knutson

November 2, 2017

Last Friday marked the premiere of the third season of Blindspot, a show filled with mystery, intrigue, and adventure. The previous season ended on an intense note, fast-forwarding 2 years into the future as Ku...

Twenty Facts We Learned About Psych: The Movie

Madeline Knutson

August 12, 2017

After 3 years, USA is bringing back their cult classic show Psych in the shape of a movie.