Ash Crossan-Host / Interviewer

Ash Crossan

Host / Interviewer

September, 2021
2-Time Emmy Winner, Host & Producer with 13+ Years in Entertainment Journalism, Moderator for Major Studio Events
Star Wars, Marvel, DC
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About Ash Crossan

Ash Crossan is a host for Screen Rant, leading the outlet’s Los Angeles coverage. A 2-time Emmy-winning host and producer, Ash has over 13 years of experience in entertainment journalism. She has interviewed hundreds of Hollywood’s biggest stars and has moderated major events including Marvel Studios’ Hall H presentation at San Diego Comic-Con and panels at Star Wars Celebration. A proud graduate of East Carolina University, Ash is passionate about covering film and TV in a way that balances fan enthusiasm with thoughtful journalism.

Author Details

Ash’s work has taken her from the Oscars red carpet to exclusive set visits and international junkets. She’s hosted Q&As for major studios like Marvel, Star Wars, and Disney, and created viral interview moments with everyone from Harrison Ford to Pedro Pascal. Her coverage spans high-profile premieres, PaleyFest, CinemaCon, and beyond. Outside of work, Ash is passionate about visiting every National Park in the U.S., 90s/Y2K pop culture, emo music, and finding new ways to connect with fandom year-round.

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Entertainment journalism, celebrity interviews, red carpet coverage, press junkets, panel moderation, event hosting, long-form interviews, pop culture commentary.

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Jeremy Allen White on the red carpet of the London Film Festiva
Star Wars Fans Thought Rotta The Hutt Casting Leak Was Too Weird To Be Real

EXCLUSIVE: Jeremy Allen White being cast to voice Rotta the Hutt in The Mandalorian and Grogu was more than surprising for some Star Wars fans.

The Mandalorian sitting inside of a bar with Grogu on his shoulder
Jon Favreau Wants The New Star Wars Movie To Unite Every Generation Of Fans

Exclusive: The Mandalorian & Grogu director Jon Favreau talked about how he wants the upcoming movie to unite generations of the Star Wars fandom.

Y'lan Noel's Coltrane sitting on a table with guns on them in Nemesis
Netflix's New Crime Thriller Will Shift Audiences' Loyalties, Tease Nemesis Creators & Stars

Nemesis creators Courtney Kemp and Tani Marole, and stars Matthew Law and Y'lan Noel talk the Netflix thriller and testing audiences' loyalties.

Someone in a nun mask in The Purge(1)
A Deadly Wish Every Episode Could Expand Blumhouse's New Horror Hit Obsession Into A Twisted TV Spinoff

EXCLUSIVE: Curry Barker's Blumhouse horror film Obsession is getting rave reviews, and the director reveals what could be next for this universe.

Luke Skywalker standing next to a speeder on Tatooine in A New Hope
Jon Favreau Wants The Mandalorian & Grogu To Recapture The Magic Of A New Hope

EXCLUSIVE: Writer and director Jon Favreau reveals that he wants The Mandalorian and Grogu to recapture the magic of Star Wars: A New Hope.

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Rotta the Hutt in Mandalorian & Grogu Star Wars Image
Jon Favreau & Dave Filoni Reveal Why Rotta The Hutt Was The Perfect Star Wars Character To Revive

EXCLUSIVE: Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni unpack why Rotta the Hutt was the perfect Star Wars character to revive for The Mandalorian and Grogu.

A character from Off Campus who is finishing a workout
Prime Video's Off Campus Season 2 Story & New Dean Mystery Teased By Series Creator

Exclusive: The Prime Video's Off Campus show creator, Louisa Levy, discussed season 2 details and progress, including major story arcs.

Garrett lifts Hannah in Off Campus season 1 episode 3
How Prime Video's New Off Campus Adaptation Changes Major Characters From The Books Explained By Stars

ScreenRant spoke to the show's stars about the liberties the Prime Video adaptation took with the series & how their characters differ from the books.

Walton Goggins' The Hero looking distraught with blood coming out of his nose in I'm A Virgo
Walton Goggins' I'm A Virgo Is Officially Dead After 3 Years At Prime Video, Confirms Creator

Exclusive: The creator of one of Walton Goggins' hit action shows on Prime Video confirms that the acclaimed title is dead after three years.

Michael Johnston as Bear looking distraught and covered in blood in Obsession 2025
Blumhouse's New Horror Movie Has Audiences Screaming So Loud "You Can't Even Hear The Movie," Reveals Obsession Director & Cast

ScreenRant spoke to some of the cast and the director of Blumhouse's new horror, where they dished on the truly terrifying elements in the film.

The Summer Oath
Maya Hawke & KJ Apa Had "No Idea" How To Pull Off Their New Shakespearean Rom-Com

ScreenRant spoke to the pair about their new romantic comedy for Audible, The Summer Oath, and the challenges of non-animated voice acting.

Shao Kahn wearing his mask in close-up in Mortal Kombat II
How Mortal Kombat 2 Gives Iconic Villain More Depth Than Previous Adaptations Explained By Star

EXCLUSIVE: Actor Marytn Ford explains how his version of Shao Kahn in Mortal Kombat II is different than previous renditions of the character.

Mortal Kombat Noob Saibot holding his weapon behind his back
Noob Saibot's "Terrifying" Mortal Kombat 2 Debut Explained By Star

EXCLUSIVE: ScreenRant spoke to Mortal Kombat 2 star Joe Taslim about taking on the role and why the film is a gift to the fans of the beloved game.

Hiroyuki Sanada's Scorpion standing in front of Karl Urban's Johnny and Josh Lawson's Kano looking up at something in the Netherrealm in Mortal Kombat II
How Mortal Kombat 2 Is Built On Fan Feedback Explained By Director & Cast

Simon McQuoid and his star-studded Mortal Kombat 2 cast talk the highly-anticipated action sequel and how it was built on fan feedback.

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Going Method with Ludi Lin for Mortal Kombat II
Going Method Episode 2: Ludi Lin Breaks Down Liu Kang’s Fighting Style in Mortal Kombat II

In this special Going Method episode, Mortal Kombat II star Ludi Lin takes ScreenRant inside Liu Kang’s fight choreography and martial arts training.

Kitana brandishing her blade fans against Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat II
Mortal Kombat 2 Fixes One Of The First Movie's Biggest Complaints, Promises Director

EXCLUSIVE: Director Simon McQuoid reveals he heard a major complaint about 2021’s Mortal Kombat film and vowed to make a course correction.

Josh Lawson's Kano wearing black sleeveless t-shirt and standing out in a desert in Mortal Kombat movie
Kano's Mortal Kombat 2 Return Was Driven By 1 Key Factor, Reveals Star

Exclusive: Mortal Kombat 2's Josh Lawson revealed the key factor that led to the antagonistic Kano being brought back for the sequel.

Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker in Revenge of the Sith
Underrated Star Wars Prequel Trilogy Villain’s Potential Return After 24 Years Addressed By Maul EP

EXCLUSIVE: 24 years after Attack of the Clones, an underrated Star Wars prequel trilogy villain's potential return is addressed by a producer.

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Maul looking to the side in Maul Shadow Lord season 1
Maul - Shadow Lord Season 2 Story Teased By Cast & EPs After Mind-Blowing Season 1 Finale

EXCLUSIVE: The Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord cast and executive producers hint at what will happen next after the shocking season 1 finale.

Tatiana Maslanay is smiling while attending a wedding in She-Hulk Attorney at Law
Tatiana Maslany's MCU She-Hulk Return Requires This 1 Condition

Exclusive: She-Hulk star Tatiana Maslany has one major condition if she plans on returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the superhero.

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