Scott King

Chicago

Sports and Entertainment Reporter at Freelance

Entertainment Writer at Forbes

@Forbes Entertainment Contributor (tv, movies, #MCU) • Senior Publicist • Mike Tyson called me “Mr. King” once • Illini alum • [email protected]

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Jill Martin’s New Line ‘By Jill Martin’ Selling Fast With Major Partners

2 months ago | forbes.com | Scott King

New year, new products for the Today Show and QVC’s “Jill of All Trades”, Jill Martin. Amid trying health and personal hurdles, Martin’s Sherpa attire is taking off through lucrative new partnerships with major professional sports leagues and other iconic institutions. Her new line By Jill Martin, takes her Sherpa Lounger hoodie to the next level in collaboration with such partners as the NBA, the WNBA, MLB, SNL, the New York Giants, collegiate teams, and Yellowstone.
‘Hot Ones’ Host Sean Evans Dishes On Conan, Stella Artois Partnership

Sep 5, 2024 | forbes.com | Scott King

Wednesday night last week was a memorable evening for Hot Ones host Sean Evans. After 300 episodes of the YouTube phenomenon, the 38-year-old Chicago area native returned home to put on the largest Hot Ones in-person challenge ever with the help of Stella Artois. Evans’ homecoming was a triumphant one.
Why ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Is Marvel’s Biggest Triumph

Jul 23, 2024 | forbes.com | Scott King

Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, and Shawn Levy achieved the impossible with Deadpool & Wolverine. The hype and stakes couldn’t have been higher and the trio, along with the writers, exceeded every unthinkable expectation. Deadpool & Wolverine is hitting theaters in the midst of Marvel’s desperate need for a course correction.
Why Kylie Cantrall Is Poised To Become Disney’s Next Big Star

Jul 11, 2024 | forbes.com | Scott King

This Friday, actress and singer Kylie Cantrall can be seen as the lead in Descendants: The Rise of Red, the long-awaited fourth live-action installment of Disney’s Descendants films exclusively on Disney+. Cantrall’s “Red” is the rebellious daughter of the Queen of Hearts (Rita Ora). The movie also features famed singer and songwriter Brandy as Cinderella. It was easy for Disney to select the title role for the highly-anticipated family film.
What’s Bruce Willis’ Mount Rushmore?

Jul 9, 2024 | forbes.com | Scott King

In looking back at undisputed entertainment icon Bruce Willis’ illustrious career, there’s innumerable hits and classics. So which are the best of the best? What’s the accomplished actor’s Mount Rushmore, or four best films? Given the unfortunate status of Willis’ health, it feels even more appropriate to take a look back at his unrivaled body of work and celebrate it.
The ‘King Of Collectibles’ Ken Goldin On Comic And Ticket Markets

Jun 18, 2024 | forbes.com | Scott King

The second season of Netflix’s King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch premiered on the streamer this past weekend. Season 2 goes bigger with some of the world’s most coveted collectibles, including an incredibly rare Honus Wagner baseball card (T206) graded at a 5 by SGC. One of the reasons Goldin Auctions became the powerhouse it is today, worthy of a Netflix series, is its ability to adapt to the rapidly changing collectors’ market.
Sophia Di Martino On Sylvie And Loki’s Futures

May 1, 2024 | forbes.com | Scott King

Actor Sophia Di Martino immediately won fans over with her portrayal of Sylvie in season one of Loki back in June of 2021. Di Martino took a studious and psychological approach to playing a variant of the iconic title character. I caught up with the English actress over zoom two weeks ago, a day before Di Martino attended a Loki “For Your Consideration” Emmy event. For Sophia, Loki actor Tom Hiddleston was a big focus in piecing together her performance of Sylvie early on ahead of season one.
Ryan Reynolds On Hugh Jackman Wanting To Meet Wrexham Players

Apr 30, 2024 | forbes.com | Scott King

Season 2 of FX’s Welcome to Wrexham is a hard act to follow. After Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney surrounded themselves with the right soccer personnel and procured a deeper and more skilled roster, the Red Dragons were rewarded with their long-awaited league promotion. Season 3 of FX’s Welcome to Wrexham, whichpremieres with two episodes on Thursday (May 2) at 10 pm ET/PT on FX and available the next day on Hulu, details the trials and tribulations that come with a league promotion.
How Marvel's Wolverine Was Created 50 Years Ago

Apr 13, 2024 | forbes.com | Scott King

Long before one of the most recognizable comic book characters of all time graced the cover of innumerable issues and became a standout in Fox’s animated X-Men series in the early 90s and several Fox X-Men films, former Marvel Comics editor-in-chief Roy Thomas gave the order that put the clawed loner on the page for the first time. In 1974, Thomas was working under Stan Lee, who was Marvel’s publisher at the time.
Sydney Sweeney Talks Bai Water Collaboration, SNL, And ‘Immaculate’

Mar 7, 2024 | forbes.com | Scott King

Sydney Sweeney continues to have a March to remember. Five days after a memorable and much-discussed stint hosting Saturday Night Live, she’s launching a new flavor collaboration with Bai and later this month she’ll see her passion project, Immaculate, hit theaters. In Sweeney’s second year as the exclusive brand ambassador for the “Bai®. It’s WonderWater®.” campaign, she’s ushering in a new flavor, Raspberry Lemon Lime.