Pierre Chanliau

Writer

Pierre Chanliau was approached to join The Direct as a writer before the site launched in 2020 based on his prior two years of experience at MCU Exchange and his extensive role as a moderator for the unofficial Marvel Studios subreddit, which had, at the time of his hiring, one million members and boasts over three million today.

His understanding of comics makes him especially adept at writing about the MCU and DCU. Pierre routinely uses his extensive knowledge of comic books to help write insightful features and assist his colleagues in enhancing their news articles.

Before joining The Direct, Pierre graduated from Breda University in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Creative Media and Game Technologies. But, he is currently pursuing a Masters in Writing for Script & Screen at Falmouth University.

You can follow Pierre on Twitter (@Pierre_Chanliau) to keep track of his latest thoughts about films, comic books, and the entertainment landscape.

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Pierre Chanliau's Latest Stories

Hawkeye Disney+ Show: New Working Title Revealed

The working title for "Hawkeye" could point to further comic book influences.

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J.K. Simmons Is Contracted For Multiple Spider-Man Movie Appearances as J.J. Jameson

J.K. Simmons, who played J.J. Jameson doesn't know when he'll play the character again in the MCU.

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Update: Marvel's What If...? Will Not Use Motion Capture Technology

Squeeze Studio planning on recording motion capture for the animated "What If...?" series.

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Logan Director Confident MCU's Wolverine Will Don Comic-Accurate Suit

Director James Mangold is confident that Marvel Studios will have Wolverine in his trademark yellow suit.

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Dark Phoenix Director Willing to Return to MCU's X-Men Franchise

Producer and director, Simon Kinberg, would love to continue working on "X-Men" franchise in MCU.

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Kat Dennings Describes Running Through Field at Night in WandaVision

Darcy Lewis from "Thor" now co-starring in "WandaVision" describes running through a field at night.

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Peter Parker Could Become Hawkeye in Marvel's What If...? Episode

Variety reporter who attended last year's Comic-Con showcase said one 'What If...?' episode could have Peter Parker as Hawkeye.

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Chloe Bennet Claims to Have No Involvement in Rumored MCU Disney+ Shows

Chloe Bennet says Marvel Studios hasn't contacted her for any future appearances on Disney+ shows.

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Elsa Bloodstone Was Mentioned in Marvel Studios' Supernatural Plans for MCU

"Elsa Bloodstone" was mentioned alongside "Blade" and "Moon Knight" when planning the supernatural side of MCU.

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Marvel Studios Productions Can Resume in UK

Productions like "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness," "Ant-Man 3," and "Moon Knight" can begin in the UK.

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Nova Project Reportedly In Development at Marvel Studios

"Nova" project in development at Marvel Studios as either a movie or show.

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Marvel Studios Developing Secret Warriors Movie or Show

"Secret Warriors" project in development at Marvel Studios

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Spider-Man Homemade Costume, Web Shooter Close-Ups Revealed in New Concept Art

Ryan Meinerding Gives Detailed Look At Homemade "Spider-Man" Costume

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Avengers 5 Villain: 7 Predictions of Who It Will Be

From Kang the Conqueror to Ultron, here are the villains most likely to fight the New Avengers in the MCU's "Avengers 5" movie.

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Bad Boys For Life Filmmakers Want to Direct Certain R-Rated Characters in the MCU

"Bad Boys For Life" directors say they would love to direct "Deadpool 3" or "Blade".

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Captain America: The Winter Soldier Originally Opened with Massive Battle

"Captain America: The Winter Soldier" opened with World War II battle before being cut.

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Shang-Chi Director Comments on When Production Will Begin Again

"Shang-Chi" director Destin Daniel Cretton comments on when production will start again.

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Captain Marvel Has Net Profit That Ain't Broke

"Captain Marvel" nets bigger box office profit than "Far From Home" and "The Rise Of Skywalker"

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San Diego Comic-Con 2020 Cancelled and Delayed to 2021

Comic-Con Cancels San Diego Comic-Con for 2020 and Will Delay to 2021

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Hugh Jackman Would Have Continued as Wolverine Had Disney Acquired Fox Sooner

Hugh Jackman ("Logan") says if Disney and Fox Merger Happened Sooner He'd Have Joined MCU.

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Mark Ruffalo Opens Up About She-Hulk, Wolverine Team-Up And More

Mark Ruffalo goes into more detail about She-Hulk, a Wolverine team-up, and more!

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Sam Raimi Confirms Involvement with Doctor Strange Sequel

Sam Raimi ("Spider-Man") confirms in interview that he is directing "Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness"

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Avengers 5 Prediction: Which Characters Will Lead The New Avengers?

From Spider-Man to Captain Marvel, here are the heroes most likely to lead the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Avengers team moving forward!

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Sam Raimi’s Doctor Strange Sequel Adds Avatar Production Designer

Robert Stromberg ("Avatar", "The BFG", "Alice in Wonderland") will be Sam Raimi's production designer for DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS.

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First Thor: Love And Thunder Concept Art Reveals "New" Asgard, Female Miek

Miek will be female in the MCU and attempt to blend in with humans in THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER.

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Elizabeth Olsen Cryptically Teases New WandaVision Information

Elizabeth Olsen makes some cryptic comments relating to WANDAVISION and other Disney+ productions.

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Black Widow, The Eternals, and Other Marvel Studios Movies Land New Release Dates

Black Widow, The Eternals, and Other Marvel Studios Movies Land New Release Dates

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Avengers: Endgame and Infinity War New Behind-The-Scenes Photos Show Black Panther, Ant-Man and More

More behind the scene photos from Avengers: Endgame and Avengers: Infinity War have been released that provide interesting looks at Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange, Paul Rudd's Ant-Man and more!

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Patty Jenkins Reiterates Why She Left Thor: The Dark World

Patty Jenkins reiterates in an interview with Vanity Fair why she left Thor: The Dark World.

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Rosario Dawson To Guest Star As Ahsoka Tano In Season 2 of The Mandalorian

Ahsoka Tano coming to The Mandalorian Season 2

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Avengers 5: The Directors Most Likely To Helm the MCU's Next Assembly

An informed prediction about who will be directing Marvel Studios' Avengers 5

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Zombiverse Could Have Dedicated Episode in 'What If...?'

New rumors from MarvelFlix Radio about 'What If...?' could lead to us seeing a zombie outbreak!

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Black Widow Dons White Suit on Latest Cover of Empire

Black Widow will be on the cover for the newest issue of Empire donning her new white suit.

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