About Jon Arvedon
Hailing from Massachusetts, Jon Arvedon is the managing editor of CBR, with years of experience in the entertainment and pop culture journalism landscape.
Author Details
Though he went to school for graphic design, Jon found himself thrust into the world of health insurance before eventually entering the world of online publishing. When he's not working, Jon can usually be found lifting heavy objects or making things out of wood.
Industry Focus
Jon joined CBR in 2017 as a freelance news writer. A year later, he joined the editorial team as an associate news editor, and he soon became the lead news editor. Before long, Jon was made the managing editor of CBR and currently oversees daily operations and manages a large team of dedicated and talented freelance writers and editors.
Favorite Media
Jon is a diehard Star Wars fan and believes there's no such thing as a bad Star Wars movie (his favorite is Return of the Jedi). He's also a massive fan of Breaking Bad, Sons of Anarchy, Grey's Anatomy and Better Call Saul.
Latest Articles
Star Wars VFX Artist, ILM Co-Founder Robert Blalack Dies at 73
Star Wars visual effects artist Robert Blalack, who helped create Industrial Light & Magic in the 1970s, dies at 73.
Matrix Resurrections Production Company Sues Warner Bros. for HBO Max Hybrid Release
Village Roadshow Entertainment Group sues Warner Bros. over the release of The Matrix Resurrections, which hit HBO Max day-and-date with theaters.
Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Teaser Reveals Trailer Date - In Elvish
The premiere date for the first trailer for Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is revealed -- in Elvish.
The Razzies Give Bruce Willis His Own Category for 2021
Bruce Willis earns enough Golden Raspberry (Razzie) Award nominations for 2021 to warrant a category dedicated solely to the Die Hard actor.
The Anticipated Boondocks Reboot Has Been Scrapped by Sony
Sony Pictures Animation's long-awaited reboot of Adult Swim's The Boondocks is scrapped, according to actor Cedric Yarbrough.
Captain Marvel 2's Brie Larson Gets Photon-Blasted by Fans for Promoting NFTs
Brie Larson, who plays Carol Danvers in Captain Marvel and The Marvels, gets roasted online for supporting and promoting NFTs.
Supernatural: Jensen Ackles' Prequel Series The Winchesters Scores a Pilot Order
The Supernatural prequel series The Winchesters, developed in part by Jensen Ackles, scores a pilot order at The CW.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Headlines New Timeline-Spanning Star Wars Series
Star Wars fan-favorite Obi-Wan Kenobi gets a new timeline-spanning series that explores his time as a youngling to his time just before A New Hope.
The Flash Star Casts Doubt on Ben Affleck's DCEU Batman Exit
The Flash star Ezra Miller suggests Ben Affleck's time playing Batman may not be done after all following the Scarlet Speedster's solo film.
Spider-Man Spinoff Madame Web Casts Dakota Johnson in Title Role
Dakota Johnson, known for Fifty Shades of Grey and The Social Network, joins Sony's Spider-Man spinoff Madame Web as the titular character.
Lord of the Rings Prime Series Debuts Character Posters - With a Twist
Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power debuts a massive set of character posters -- with a mysterious twist.
Knightmare Batman-Inspired Catwoman Cosplay Is Positively Purrfect
A dedicated cosplayer recreates Catwoman's "Knightmare" look from Tom King and Joëlle Jones' "Rules of Engagement" arc in Batman.
Police Charge Four in Connection to Michael K. Williams' Death by Overdose
Five months after The Wire's Michael K. Williams was found dead, four men are facing charges for distributing fentanyl-laced heroin.
WWE Fires Shane McMahon
Shane McMahon -- the son of Vince McMahon and a professional wrestler in his own right -- is fired from WWE.
Tales of the Walking Dead's First Cast Reveal Includes Parker Posey, Anthony Edwards and More
Anthony Edwards, Parker Posey, Terry Crews, Poppy Liu and Jillian Bell board AMC's Tales of the Walking Dead anthology series.
Archie and the Gang Are About to Meet Their Riverdale Counterparts
The worlds of Archie Comics and The CW's Riverdale collide this May thanks to the all-new Archie Meets Riverdale crossover.
Apple's Foundation Debuts First Look at Season 2, Adds 10 More to Cast
Isabella Laughland, Kulvinder Ghir, Ella-Rae Smith and more join Season 2 of Apple TV+'s Foundation as the first look is revealed.
Former WWE Wrestler Reveals Near-Death COVID Experience, Recovery Struggle
Dean Muhtadi, who competed in WWE as Mojo Rawley, reveals his near-death experience with COVID and his plans to return to wrestling.
Dungeons & Dragons Live-Action Series Lands Red Notice Director
Rawson Marshall Thurber, who directed Netflix's runaway success Red Notice, joins the live-action Dungeons & Dragons TV series.
Masters of the Universe Film Taps West Side Story Star as He-Man
Mattel's Masters of the Universe film moves from Sony to Netflix and casts West Side Story's Kyle Allen as He-Man.