Aeron Mer Eclarinal

Aeron Mer Eclarinal

Senior Editor / Content Lead

Aeron Mer Eclarinal is the Content Lead, Content Creator, and writer of The Direct. Aeron has been working for The Direct for three years, starting in March 2020. Aeron plays an active role in the day-to-day operations of The Direct by writing news and feature articles, ideating content, researching news, and creating social captions. 

Prior to joining The Direct, Aeron worked as a New Media Creator for 90.7 Love Radio of the Manila Broadcasting Company from 2016 to 2017. Aeron then worked as a Creative Solutions Specialist at Magic Inc

Aeron holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Far Eastern University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2016. 

You can follow Aeron on Twitter (@aeronchino) to stay up-to-date with his latest thoughts about all things superheroes and the galaxy far, far, away.

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Aeron Mer Eclarinal's Latest The Direct Articles

Fionna and Cake Season 2 Confirms Finn & Huntress Wizard’s Relationship Status (But It Probably Won’t Last)

Love is in the air for Finn & Huntress Wizard in Fionna and Cake Season 2, but it might be cut short.

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Supergirl Movie Will Clarify Superman 2025’s Most Controversial Retcon, Confirms Star

Supergirl star David Krumholtz shared that the upcoming DCU movie will clarify Superman's controversial retcon.

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Stranger Things Season 5: The 9 Big Spoilers Revealed by New Trailers, Rumors & Leaks

Stranger Things Season 5's new trailer revealed several spoilers ahead of its release on Netflix this November.

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Tim Allen Announces Toy Story 5's New Main Character (And It’s Not Woody or Buzz)

Tim Allen revealed the unexpected protagonist of Toy Story 5, and it was not who you expected.

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November 1 Will Be a Sad Day for Superman Fans

The start of November is not a good one for longtime Superman fans because of a latest HBO Max update.

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High Potential Season 2 Return Date & Remaining Schedule Gets Confirmed By ABC

Ahead of its fall finale, ABC revealed when High Potential Season 2 will return in 2026.

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Predator: Badland's First Reviews Are Not What We Had Hoped For

Uh-oh! The first wave of reviews for Predator: Badlands may raise concerns for the franchise.

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James Gunn's R-Rated Batman Movie Is Farther Along Than Initially Thought

James Gunn's R-rated Batman villain movie, Clayface, received an exciting filming update from its lead DC star.

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Now You See Me, Now You Don't Movie Reviews Are In - And There's One Clear Critics' Consensus

Critics finally shared their first reactions to Now You See Me: Now You Don't and highly praised the movie.

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Tulsa King Star Confirms Armand's Fate In Season 3 (And It's Not Good)

A major Tulsa King star confirmed Armand's unfortunate fate in Season 3 of the hit Paramount+ series.

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Daredevil Star Spoils Return of Iconic Netflix Villain In MCU Phase 6

Another major Daredevil villain is set to return in Marvel Television's 2027 series on Disney+.

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Marvel Studios Reportedly Moving Forward With a Second Season of One of Its Best Disney+ Shows

A new report stated that a 2025 breakout MCU series on Disney+ is moving forward with a second season.

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Predator Movies In Order: How To Watch Chronologically (Including Badlands)

The Predator franchise has many notable movies with interconnectivity that could hint at a greater storyline.

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James Gunn Admits The MCU’s Thanos Is Preventing The DCU From Introducing This Major Villain

DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn revealed the role Thanos played in the DCU's decision to prevent the use of a major villain.

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Monster: The Ed Gein Story's Leatherface Star Addresses the Show's Controversy

Monster: The Ed Gein Story star Brock Powell revealed his thoughts about fans' criticisms of the Netflix series.

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'Ice Age' Star Says Crash Will Probably Get Killed Off

Ice Age star Sean William Scott gets honest about his character's potential fate in the upcoming movie.

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Reminders of Him Movie Spoilers: Full Plot Summary & Ending Details from the Book

Colleen Hoover's Reminders of Him movie has a tragic plot filled with redemption and forgiveness.

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Spider-Man 4 Set Photos Spoil Scary Look at Injured Avengers Hero

Another round of Spider-Man: Brand New Day set photos showed a much better look at an injured Bruce Banner.

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Avengers Star Reveals Their MCU Character Is Currently Retired

An OG Avengers mainstay revealed the true status of his MCU hero ahead of Avengers: Doomsday.

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Disney+ Announces Last-Minute Delay of Next Star Wars Show

Star Wars' next kid-friendly animated show about young Jedi Knights received an unfortunate release update.

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Brie Larson Refuses to Answer 1 Important Question About Her Marvel Future

Brie Larson is playing coy about her Captain Marvel future ahead of Avengers: Doomsday.

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FBI Show Confirms Why Maggie May Be Leaving (& It Makes Sense)

FBI Season 8's latest episode hinted at the potential departure of Missy Peregrym's Special Agent Maggie Bell.

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God of War TV Series Casting Call Reveals 10 Characters From Video Game

A new casting update for Amazon Prime Video's live-action God of War series has revealed these important characters.

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Avengers: Doomsday Will Omit 1 Major X-Men Actor (Confirmed)

One notable actress from the Fox's X-Men movies said she won't appear in Avengers: Doomsday.

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Elsbeth Season 3 Officially Replaces 1 Main Character (And It's a Smart Choice)

Elsbeth Season 3 has a great strategy for replacing one important character, played by Carra Patterson.

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DC Officially Brings Back a Beloved Part of the SnyderVerse

One notable part of the Snyderverse will officially return in a highly anticipated DC video game.

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Spider-Man 4 Set Video Spoils Return of Major Avengers Hero

A brand-new Spider-Man: Brand New Day set video spoiled the first look at a major member of the MCU's Avengers.

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Spider-Man 4: First Look at Sadie Sink as New Marvel Character on Set (Photo)

The first look at Sadie Sink on the Spider-Man: Brand New Day set has finally been revealed.

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Chicago PD 2025 Confirms 1 Fan-Favorite Character May Exit the Show

NBC's Chicago PD may be seeing goodbye to one fan-favorite character following Season 13's latest revelation.

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Glen Powell Eyed for Major MCU Superhero Role by Marvel Producer

Avengers: Doomsday writer Michael Waldron shared his thoughts about Glen Powell's potential MCU role.

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Disney Cuts Down Plans for Ahsoka Season 2

Star Wars' next live-action series is confirmed to receive an unexpected budget cut ahead of its Season 2.

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Channing Tatum’s Latest Avengers Doomsday Description Has Me Concerned for Multiple MCU’s Heroes

Channing Tatum is hyping up Avengers: Doomsday with an official description that could be worrying for MCU fans.

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Avatar 3 Fire & Ash: New Poster Confirms Movie's 7 Main Characters (Photos)

Avatar: Fire and Ash returns to Pandora with familiar faces and a brand-new villain who could wreak havoc on the planet.

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The Arrowverse Will Soon Become Harder to Watch on Streaming

A new update indicated that the Arrowverse will be hard to find on streaming sites like Netflix and HBO Max.

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'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place' Unveils Surprise Crossover Event After Season 2 Finale

The first look at an unexpected crossover between Wizards Beyond Waverly Place and another notable Disney show is here.

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NCIS Confirms the Fate of Gary Cole's Parker Amid Show Exit Suspicions

NCIS confirmed the fate of Gary Cole's Alden Parker after Season 23's premiere ended on a cliffhanger.

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Tulsa King Season 3 Reveals What Happened to Armand Is Not Good With This 1 Clue

Armand is nowhere to be found in Tulsa King Season 3, leaving many to wonder what happened to him.

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FBI Showrunner Reveals If Alana de la Garza Is Leaving the Series After Isobel's Brain Surgery

FBI Season 8's premiere confirmed what really happened to Isobel after the shocking cliffhanger last season.

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Boots Netflix: What Sullivan's Letter Said - And How It Reveals What Happened to Him

Boots Episode 3 revealed the content of Sullivan's letter that forever changed his life.

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'Boots' Reveals How Ochoa Died in Episode 6 of Netflix Show

Ochoa died in Netflix's Boots Episode 5's ending due to a series of tragic events.

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