Simon Thompson

Simon Thompson

An accomplished journalist and producer based in LA, Simonโ€™s credits include Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, The Credits, Indiewire, Reuters, BBC, A.Frame, NBCUniversal, and Oscar-nominated ITN Productions. A voting member of BAFTA, the Emmys, and Critics Choice, British-born Simon is currently filming his first documentary and developing several original feature ideas. Simon is in demand as a seasoned Q&A moderator for studios including Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures, Netflix, Apple, Warner Bros., A24, LAIKA, and more. His background in production gives him a unique and first-hand insight into the art and craft of TV and filmmaking, as well as the business side of the industry. He is on Twitter/X and Instagram @ShowbizSimon, and his website is www.thisissimonthompson.com

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How To Watch Every โ€˜The Conjuringโ€™ Movie In Chronological Order

As 'The Conjuring: Last Rites' heads to theaters, fright fans will be looking to revisit ghosts of the past. Here's how to watch them in the order the terror unfolds.

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343 viewsAug 30, 2025

โ€˜Falloutโ€™s Showrunner โ€˜Digsโ€™ The House At Halloween Horror Nights

Even Jonathan Nolan can't believe the lengths the creative team at Universal Studios Hollywood has gone to for the 'Fallout' attraction at Halloween Horror Nights 2025.

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1,234 viewsAug 28, 2025

โ€˜The Rosesโ€™ Review: This Smart, Dark, Adult Comedy Is An R-Rated Riot

Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman crackle and snark in 'The Roses,' bringing fresh fire and big laughs to this modern reimagining of a classic.

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548 viewsAug 28, 2025

Terror Towers In โ€˜Five Nights At Freddyโ€™sโ€™ At Halloween Horror Nights

The groundbreaking โ€˜Five Nights at Freddyโ€™sโ€™ Halloween Horror Nights haunted house at Universal Studios Hollywood boasts eight-foot-tall animatronic scares.

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1,424 viewsAug 22, 2025

Everything You Need To Know About โ€˜Terrifierโ€™ At Halloween Horror Nights

Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights lead creatives John Murdy and Michael Aiello reveal the shocking things people can expect from the 'Terrifier' haunted houses.

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3,141 viewsAug 22, 2025

โ€˜Terrifierโ€™ Is โ€˜The Bloodiest Halloween Horror Nights House Everโ€™

'Terrifier' writer-director Damien Leone and producer Phil Falcone discuss the fan favorite horror franchise's landmark moment as a Halloween Horror Nights haunted house.

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201 viewsAug 15, 2025

How โ€˜Nobody 2โ€™s Powerhouse Producers Win In Hollywood In Tough Times

As 'Nobody 2' lands in theaters, David Leitch and Kelly McCormick discuss leading Hollywood's action pack with 87North Productions, delighting fans and financiers alike.

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218 viewsAug 7, 2025

โ€˜Poltergeistโ€™ Returns Rounding Out Halloween Horror Nights 2025

They're here again as 'Poltergeist' returns to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood. The announcement headlines the final reveals for this year's event.

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860 viewsJul 31, 2025

Darth Vaderโ€™s Lightsaber Is Expected To Fetch $3 Million At Auction

The Holy Grail item for 'Star Wars' collectors will be going under the hammer in Los Angeles in September, along with over 1,000 other iconic TV and movie items.

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907 viewsJul 29, 2025

โ€˜Five Nights At Freddyโ€™sโ€™ And WWE Head To Halloween Horror Nights 2025

The immersive houses will bring the iconic IPs to life for Halloween Horror Nights at both Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort.