ERICK SALOMON

Columnist and Features Writer

Los Angeles, CA

A Creative Professional with over 15 years of experience working in the entertainment industry, covering three platforms: film, television & online. A passion for all things pop culture, travel and urban adventures, I've written weekly pieces for online publications such as Myspace, Yahoo, and Screen Rant.

ERICK SALOMON

Columnist and Features Writer

Los Angeles, CA

What If Street Fighter Was Cast Today?
Hollywood has yet to crack that proverbial egg known as video games. With the upcoming release of Assassin’s Creed on December 21st, fans are hoping for something resembling a decent action film. Outside of the Resident Evil franchise, most Hollywood adaptations of our favorite video games have been box office misfires.
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5 Attractions We Want to See at Disney's Star Wars Land
Had you told the 10-year-old me (or 21-year-old-me) that there’d come a time when we would be getting a Star Wars theme park INSIDE a Disney resort, I’d probably punch you in the face and call you a liar. But the future is now and geekdom is king, as Disney is currently under construction on Star Wars Land at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World.
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The Disappearance of The Nightmare Men
The late great horror maestro Wes Craven once said, “Horror films don’t create fear. They release it.”. The engine or driving force that stimulates that fear and powers your nightmares is the bogeyman—the monster at the core of any good horror film that has the ability to creep into your subconscious and play with your reality.
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15 Best Movie Posters Of The 1980s
There was a time when movie posters were considered true works of art that not only generated interest for the film but also crafted stunning imagery. As the film industry has shifted and evolved (or devolved), the importance of the film poster has fallen to the wayside, giving way to Photoshopped monstrosities.
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A Guide to the Best Geek Art Galleries in the US
Take one step into my apartment and you will immediately see what my family and friends have known for years: I have a problem. Some might say addiction. I’m not scared to admit it. My name is Erick Salomon and I love art. My passion for collecting art pieces has coincided with the boom of pop culture art or more accurately, geek art.
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NXT Women's Champ Bayley Prepares To TakeOver the WWE
The girl who was known for her hugs is now a trailblazer in putting professional women's wrestling on the map. Bayley, the 26-year-old NXT Women’s Champion, is changing the way fans and industry veterans view and appreciate female wrestlers. Her epic, game-changing battles against fellow revolutionary, Sasha Banks, has set the bar high in what a headlining match should be (for both men and women).
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Disney’s 15 Darkest, Most Terrifying Movies
Disney movies are known for being a magical and safe escape for kids of all ages. The legacy that Walt built and first started in the 1930s, has morphed and grown to the mega popular and powerful Disney brand that we know today. Anywhere you go in this world you’ll find people that know and love the characters and stories found in movies from the House of Mouse.
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8 Movies and TV Specials To Help You Find Your Holiday Spirit
Break out the brandy and rum, as we’re now officially in eggnog season! You don’t need a reason to enjoy a yuletide drink, but 2016 has been rough. We’re talking cutthroat bad. From the passing of talented artists, to the everlasting heatwave known as global warming and the craziest presidential election ever, 2016 has been no joke.
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Stranger Things: A Look at What Inspired Netflix's Instant Classic
Prior to July 15, 2016, The Duffer Brothers were virtually unknown. Their only claim to fame was a little known thriller called Hidden (2015). Now everything has changed. As the creators of the hottest television series of the summer, Netflix’s Stranger Things, Matt and Ross Duffer have unleashed the most addictive and talked about story that has everyone clamoring for more.
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8 Scariest Road Trip Stops Across the US
Hop in the car, hit the road and go on a journey you may not come back from! The car’s all packed, you’re loaded up on snacks and your GPS is queued and ready to go! It’s summertime, which means road tripping season. The classic Americana road trip is a rite of passage for most, consisting of beautiful vistas; the wind in your hair and singing along to cheesy music as you cruise down the highway.
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15 Scariest TV Show Intros Of All Time
Over the past few years there’s been a resurgence in fantasy and horror television shows with many networks and streaming companies going all in on genre content. As an added bonus for viewers, TV intros have been bought back from the grave being used as
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NXT Champion Samoa Joe Prepares to Invade and Conquer Brooklyn
NXT is known as the development system for WWE, but there is nothing minor league about the man wearing the championship belt. International wrestling superstar Samoa Joe is the man sitting at the top of the NXT mountain, and he has no plans of giving up
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About

ERICK SALOMON

A Los Angeles native, Erick graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a degree in Film Production. Having worked for various studios, production and management companies, Erick became a creative executive working on feature films and television series.

With a keen eye for content and up-and-coming filmmakers, Erick created Junkyard Demento, a blog showcasing the best genre short films from around the world. The website has become a go to spot for fans looking for the next wave of filmmaking talent and for filmmakers looking to debut their shorts online.

Erick is currently based in Los Angeles, working as a freelance writer and entertainment/digital media professional.