Madeline Knutson, Author at Blast Magazine

From Cop to New Age Store Owner: Corbin Bernsen Talks Local Film, Streaming Services, and Dream Projects

July 27, 2020

From Roger Dorn in Major League and Henry Spencer in Psych to Arnie Becker in L.A. Law and Harlan Dexter in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Corbin Bernsen has never failed to entertain film and television audiences and le...

A Medieval Story Come to Life: Zetna Fuentes Shares Her Experiences Directing and Producing Netflix’s Cursed

Madeline Knutson

July 21, 2020

At some point in our lives, we’ve all heard a story or two surrounding the legendary King Arthur. But what we do we really know about the Lady of the Lake, the enchantress responsible for Arthur’s possession...

Star Wars x DIFF: An Out Of This World Collaboration

Madeline Knutson

July 10, 2020

Looking for a way to show off your intergalactic pride in the most stylish way while also protecting your eyes from the sun? DIFF Eyewear has you covered. This week, DIFF Eyewear released its Star Wars collecti...

Nerdist House 2020: Bringing the Convention Experience to Your Living Room

Madeline Knutson

July 10, 2020

Missing your normal summer con experiences? Well, Nerdist House 2020 is here to bring the convention a little closer to home this year. Nerdist House 2020 officially kicks off at 10 am PT tomorrow (Saturday,...

Mystery and Intrigue: Locke & Key Composer Torin Borrowdale Chats with Blast Magazine About His Experiences in Film and Television

Madeline Knutson

March 6, 2020

If you are in the mood for mystery, just watch any project that Torin Borrowdale has worked on. As a film and television composer, Borrowdale has added his unique sound to exciting projects including the Netfli...

Directing Her Dream Cast: Olivia Wilde Shares Her Excitement for Booksmart with CinemaCon

Madeline Knutson

April 12, 2019

While Olivia Wilde is no stranger to the silver screen, it wasn’t until this year that she decided to add the title of “director” to her impressive resume. Hitting theaters on May 24th, Wilde’s feature film, Bo...

“Action Star of the Year” David Harbour Chats Hellboy and Stranger Things at CinemaCon

Madeline Knutson

April 12, 2019

From the small town of Hawkins, Indiana to the dangerous world of the undead, actor David Harbour has continued to impress audiences with his versatile performances. With the third season of Stranger Things set...

Jamie Lee Curtis Shares Her Dreams with CinemaCon

Madeline Knutson

April 7, 2019

Jamie Lee Curtis is no stranger to Hollywood. Since her film debut in 1978’s Halloween, Curtis has consistently shown the world her incredible acting range. Continuing her fantastic list of credits, Curtis pres...

The Russo Brothers Talk Super-Sized Expectations and the Next Chapter at CinemaCon

Madeline Knutson

April 7, 2019

Following the record-breaking ticket sales of Avengers: Endgame, the film’s directors, Anthony and Joe Russo, came to CinemaCon to accept the award for “Directors of the Year.” Since their first foray into the ...

“Male Star of Tomorrow” Henry Golding Discusses Being a Gentleman and a Gangster at CinemaCon

Madeline Knutson

April 7, 2019

Fresh off a whirlwind year promoting his role as Nick Young in the critically-acclaimed film, Crazy Rich Asians, actor Henry Golding has no intentions of slowing down any time soon. At last week’s CinemaCon, Go...

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

Madeline Knutson

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...

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