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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'IT: Welcome to Derry' Confirms 1 Main Character Is Doomed
The fate of one major character from IT: Welcome to Derry is not looking good after this big Episode 3 reveal.
Disney Cut 1 Major 'Ahsoka' Actor from 'Andor,' Reveals Star
Andor actor Joplin Sibtain revealed that Season 1 of the Star Wars series almost featured an Ahsoka Season 2 newcomer.
DC Studios Just Announced the Perfect Series to Finally Introduce the DCU's Flash
DC Studios' upcoming DC Crime TV series could be the perfect show to finally introduce the DCU's version of The Flash.
Marvel Studios’ Biggest Upcoming MCU Movie Will Undergo Reshoots
Marvel Studios' biggest movie in 2026 will undergo reshoots soon, meaning that more changes will be made.
Who Is Bowser Jr. Voice Actor Benny Safdie In The Super Mario Galaxy Movie?
Benny Safdie is set to play a major villain role in The Super Mario Bros. movie as Bowser Jr.
Marvel Reveals Tony Stark’s MCU Replacement (And It Makes Total Sense)
Marvel confirmed who Tony Stark's MCU replacement is ahead of Avengers: Doomsday's release.
Netflix Reveals Millie Bobby Brown, David Harbour & More Stranger Things Cast Replacements
Stranger Things Season 5 is not the end of the road for the core characters, but their actors will be replaced.
Marvel Studios Created 30 Different Versions of Avengers: Doomsday's Trailer
Marvel Studios reportedly made many different versions of Avengers: Doomsday trailer ahead of its upcoming release next month.
Invincible Season 4 Confirmed to Include 3 Characters Stronger Than Mark Grayson
Invincible Season 4 is poised to test Mark on a whole new level by including these four characters.
James Gunn Celebrates New Batman TV Series Release
DC Studios boss James Gunn celebrated the release of a new Batman animated series on Prime Video.
Oscar Isaac Slams Disney, Puts His MCU & Star Wars Future In Doubt
Oscar Isaac got brutally honest about his return to Marvel and Star Wars in a new interview.
Why Derry Residents Forget Past Events In 'IT: Welcome to Derry' - And How They Can Remember Again
Pennywise's supernatural hold in Derry in IT: Welcome to Derry forced residents who leave to forget when they leave.
2026 Green Lantern TV Show's Unexpected Genre Gets Revealed
The hype for DC Studios' Lanterns show is expected to rise after its unsurprising genre was revealed.
'Welcome to Derry' Producer Confirms What Actually Happened to Ronnie's Mom
IT: Welcome to Derry producer Barbara Muschietti gave an explanation about Ronnie's guilt over her mom's death.
Disney+ Officially Launches Christmas 2025 TV Channel
Disney+ is reviving a Christmas-themed channel that became one of the most popular additions in 2024.
Marvel Studios Just Unveiled Phase 6's First-Ever Villain Team
Marvel Studios subtly revealed the MCU's first villain team in Phase 6, and it is terrifying.
Fionna and Cake Star Confirms Their Character Is Transgender
Fionna and Cake Season 2's latest episode revealed a character's sexuality, and it made a lot of sense.
The MCU’s Biggest Creative Mistake Happened Because Of The Avengers’ Success, Reveals Original Ant-Man Director Edgar Wright
Edgar Wright reflected on his failed Ant-Man movie, revealing how The Avengers' success played a part in it.
Avengers: Doomsday Is Set To Redeem A Bad MCU Movie, According To New Rumor
Avengers: Doomsday will copy what Avengers: Endgame did by redeeming one bad MCU movie.
Minions 3's Historic Time Jump Gets Revealed
Minions 3's unexpected time jump makes Despicable Me history by going back to an unfamiliar time period.
Hazbin Hotel Creator Confirms Alastor's Soul Ownership Deal Will Get Answered Soon
Alastor’s soul ownership deal in Hazbin Hotel Season 2 will be resolved in Season 3.
Reasonable Doubt Season 4 Hulu Renewal In Doubt Following Creator Raamla Mohamed's New Comments
Uh-oh! Reasonable Doubt creator Raamla Mohamed's latest comments about a potential Season 4 might be concerning.
Avengers Doomsday Star David Harbour In Trouble Following Millie Bobby Brown Accusations (Report)
Avengers: Doomsday's David Harbour is facing controversy ahead of his return in Stranger Things Season 5.
Zack Snyder Fuels Snyderverse Return Hopes With 7 Never-Before-Seen Justice League Photos
Zack Snyder is building the hype train for his Justice League amid Warner Bros. sales reports.
IT: Welcome to Derry Reveals How Old the Kids Are - And Hints at the Age of the Adults
The ages of the kids of IT: Welcome to Derry are closer than fans think to the original Losers' Club from the movies.
Peacemaker Season 2 Ending Continues a Divisive James Gunn Trend
Peacemaker Season 2 featured another emotional moment that James Gunn is known for including in his projects.
IT: Welcome to Derry's Scotty Mills Scene Reveals Marge's Biggest Fear
IT: Welcome to Derry's mention of Scotty Mills is crucial to Marge's biggest fear in the HBO Max prequel.
IT: Welcome to Derry's Paul Bunyan Scene Sets Up Pennywise's Biggest Scare
IT: Welcome to Derry has a straightforward connection to one of IT: Chapter Two's scariest Pennywise scenes.
IT: Welcome To Derry's Main Character Is Not Who We Expected
IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 1's shocking ending has left fans wondering who the main character really is in the series.
'Welcome to Derry' Reveals What Happened to Lilly's Dad In Episode 1
IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 1 confirmed what really happened to Lilly's dad.
Every 'Welcome to Derry' Character Related to 'IT' Movie Characters (Pictures)
The cast of characters in IT: Welcome to Derry has major connections to the first IT movie from 2017.
'Marvel Zombies' Repeats Doctor Strange 2's Biggest Flaw
Wanda Maximoff's pursuit of a Marvel hero in Marvel Zombies is eerily similar to her previous live-action appearance.
The Batman 2 Adds Award-Winning Star Wars Talent That Sets Up an Exciting Sequel Change
The Batman director Matt Reeves recruited an award-winning Star Wars talent as his production designer for the sequel.
Predator Badlands Confirms 2 Unexpected Alien Connections
While there are no Xenomorphs in the movie, Predator: Badlands will have another Alien connection you won't see coming.
Zomvivor's BL Series Elements Revealed (Pictures)
Netflix's new zombie apocalypse series, Zomvivor, has raised questions whether it is a BL show due to the show's stars.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.