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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Sterling Point Character Ages Vs. Actor Ages For Ramona, Ellis, Oona & More In Amazon Prime Video Series
Sterling Point confirmed the ages of its core characters, placing its main young ensemble in a certain age group.
Marvel Studios Officially Reveals First HD Look at Sadie Sink's Jean Grey
Following months of secrecy, Marvel Studios finally unveiled the best look yet at Sadie Sink's complex MCU character.
Nintendo Confirms Its 5th Major Movie Villain After Bowser
Nintendo's live-action Legend of Zelda movie has reportedly found its next major villain actor.
The Shards: Who The Trawler Serial Killer Is In The Hulu Series Will Be A Complete Mystery If It Follows Bret Easton Ellis' Book
The Shards didn't reveal yet who the Trawler serial killer is, but the decision makes sense due to Bret Easton Ellis' book.
100 Years of Solitude Family Tree - Buendia Relatives In Seasons 1 & 2 of Netflix Series (Pictures)
Netflix's 100 Years of Solitude introduced the complex lives of the Buendia family in the mythical town of Macondo.
Marvel Studios Officially Reveals Its 8th Earth-616 Mutant
Marvel Studios confirmed that multiple mutants already inhabit the MCU's Earth-616 timeline.
Anne Hathaway Reveals Which Star Wars Project She Wants To Join
Anne Hathaway really wants to join the Star Wars franchise (and she already has the perfect project in mind).
Star Wars Confirms What We All Suspected About The Acolyte’s Qimir
Star Wars officially confirmed one major revelation about Manny Jacinto's Star Wars character, Qimir.
Jacob Batalon Answers If Ned Remembers Peter In Spider-Man Brand New Day’s Ending
Jacob Batalon revealed his thoughts on whether Ned remembers Peter Parker at the end of Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Spider-Man Brand New Day Sets Up 10 MCU Movies & Disney+ Series (Avengers: Doomsday, X-Men & More)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day laid the groundwork for many MCU projects, including Avengers: Doomsday, Spider-Man 5, and the X-Men movie.
Marvel Studios Boss Shares First Official Update On Tom Holland’s Spider-Man 5
Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige gave a definitive update about Tom Holland's Spider-Man 5 (and it's exciting).
Steven Spielberg's Ready Player Two Sequel Gets First Major Update In Years From Writer Zak Penn (Exclusive)
Ready Player One writer Zak Penn finally gave an exciting update about Steven Spielberg's highly anticipated sequel.
Star Wars Confirms Its Next Major Disney+ Villain After Darth Maul
Star Wars is introducing a wave of powerful villains on Disney+ after Maul took the spotlight in Maul: Shadow Lord.
Spider-Man's Eyes Turn Black In 'Brand New Day' For A Reason That Radically Changes Tom Holland's Peter Parker
There is a compelling reason why the eyes of Tom Holland's Peter Parker turn black in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Disney+ Locks In Ahsoka Season 2 Release Window
Disney+ and Lucasfilm have shed some light on when Ahsoka Season 2 will premiere on the streamer (and it's soon).
Is Spider-Man a Mutant Like The X-Men In Brand New Day?
Many fans are wondering if Tom Holland's Spider-Man is a mutant or not after the big Spider-Man: Brand New Day reveal.
DC Studios' Lanterns Finally Has a Worthy Competitor for Its August Release Window
DC Studios' Lanterns has a compelling adversary when it premieres on HBO Max this August (and it's not a Marvel show).
Spider-Man Accidentally Created The Greatest Weapon Against The X-Men In Brand New Day
Spider-Man: Brand New Day transformed Peter Parker into Oppenheimer by creating a dangerous device against mutantkind.
Why Kanan Killed Marvin In 'Raising Kanan' Season 5 Is All Because Of 1 Tragic Accident
Kanan crosses the point of no return by killing Marvin in Raising Kanan Season 5, a payback that was inevitable.
Marvel Studios Boss Confirms MCU Strategy Change Starting With Avengers: Doomsday & Secret Wars
It's officially the end of an era for the MCU after Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige confirmed a major slate change.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Confirms 5 MCU Characters Who Know Spider-Man Is Peter Parker
Spider-Man: Brand New Day confirms which MCU characters know Peter Parker's secret after Doctor Strange's spell.
Marvel Studios Reportedly Casts Its First X-Men After Jean Grey, And She's a Big Deal
Marvel Studios is now moving forward with another major MCU X-Men casting after the big Jean Grey reveal.
Why Jean Grey Is In Spider-Man: Brand New Day - And How The X-Men Superheroine Sets Up The Team's Upcoming MCU Movie
Spider-Man: Brand New Day introduced the MCU's version of Jean Grey, directly setting up the franchise's Mutant Saga.
All 8 Marvel & MCU Movies Releasing After Spider-Man Brand New Day
Marvel Studios still has a packed slate after Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and two of them are crucial big screen entries.
Yelena Officially Replaces Black Widow In Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has confirmed the start of a new era for one major MCU hero introduced in Phase 4.
The Devil's Mouth: Who Dies & Who Survives By The End Of Prime's New Shark Movie
Prime Video's The Devil's Mouth killed off several important characters in this new, claustrophobic shark thriller film.
Where Is Spider-Man In The Post-Credit Scene Of Brand New Day? 6 Potential Locations (Battleworld, Klyntar, Spider-Verse & More)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day's latest post-credits scene has a deeper meaning than MCU fans think.
Star Wars Just Changed The Meaning Behind The Rise of Skywalker’s Ending
Star Wars completely reframed Rey's decision to become a Skywalker at the end of The Rise of Skywalker.
Marvel's Wonder Man Season 2 Gets An Exciting Confirmation Ahead of Disney+ Return
Wonder Man Season 2 will not completely abandon the dynamic between its two main characters that worked so well in its debut season.
Wednesday Season 3 Will Replace the Show's Main Villain
Wednesday Season 3 has been confirmed to introduce a brand-new villain threatening Jenna Ortega's titular character.
Musafir Cafe Season 2 Hopes Ignited By Netflix Series Writer Sharanya Rajgopal's Social Media Activity: 'Stay Tuned'
Sharanya Rajgopal, writer-creator of Netflix's Musafir Cage, has sparked speculation about Season 2 in her social media post.
Tangled Live-Action Set Videos Reveal First Look at Teagan Croft's Rapunzel
Set video from Disney's live-action Tangled movie revealed the best look yet at Teagan Croft's Rapunzel.
Ginny and Georgia Season 4 Is Coming Soon, But Netflix Showrunner Sarah Lampert Admits That Brianne Howey and Antonia Gentry's Series Is Still Awaiting a Renewal
While Netflix has yet to provide a release date for Ginny & Georgia Season 4, fans are already wondering about Season 5.
Black Panther 3 Officially Confirms Its First 4 Cast Members
Black Panther 3's announcement at SDCC 2026 sheds some light on which four main MCU actors will take center stage.
Rey Skywalker Will Officially Change 1 Key Jedi Tenet For Her New Jedi Order, According To Canon Star Wars Lore
Star Wars officially revealed how Rey Skywalker will completely change one aspect of her New Jedi Order.
All 10 LEGO Star Wars Sets Releasing In the Rest of 2026 (The Mandalorian, Star Destroyer & More)
2026 is shaping up to be a massive year for Star Wars and LEGO, with a fresh wave of sets ready to take center stage.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Spoilers - Every Detail About the Ending, Plot Twists, and Villain Surprises From MCU Movie Reports, Interviews and Marketing
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is set to launch Peter Parker's new big screen journey with unexpected twists and turns.
Robert Downey Jr. Confirms The Key Difference Between His Tony Stark & Doctor Doom
Robert Downey Jr. gave an intriguing explanation of how his Doctor Doom differs from Tony Stark.
'Ransom Canyon' Sets Up Yancy's Jail Return In Season 2, But There's A Twist - Here's What Happens In The Books
Ransom Canyon Season 2 sets up the possibility of Yancy Grey returning to jail, but there's an unexpected twist.
Spider-Verse 3's Villain Officially Breaks An 8-Year Marvel Movie Rule
Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse is shattering an eight-year Marvel movie rule with its villain choice.