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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Avengers: Doomsday Releases Its First-Ever X-Men Poster
Avengers: Doomsday's official promotional wave is now pushing the X-Men to the spotlight with a brand-new poster.
Beauty In Black Season 4's Release Is 'Coming Soon' Says Netflix; Streamer Officially Teases the Show's Next Main Villain
Netflix officially gave fans a preview of what's to come in Beauty and Black Season 4 after a major villain reveal.
New Avengers: Doomsday Extended Trailer Reveals 5 Key Details
Avengers: Doomsday's extended ScreenX trailer provided fans with alternate looks at key scenes from the MCU movie.
X-Men '97 Season 2 Completely Changes Rogue
X-Men '97 Season 2 reshaped Rogue for the better ahead of Season 3 (but it came with a gut-wrenching cost).
2026's Batman Knightfall Movie: All 11 DC Villains Who Appear — Full List
Batman: Knightfall Part 1 featured a strong lineup of DC villains poised to push the Dark Knight to the limit.
Elizabeth Olsen’s Scarlet Witch Double Photo Sparks MCU Return Hopes
Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch double ignites Wanda Maximoff's MCU return with a new social media post.
Superman: Man of Tomorrow Set Photo Hints at Return to Major Peacemaker Season 2 Location
Man of Tomorrow is celebrating a major production milestone while hinting at a potential major Peacemaker spoiler.
DC's Lanterns: I Think I Know Why Rushville's Hospital Is So Empty - And It's Not The Reason Kyle Chandler's Hal Jordan Was Given By Sheriff Kane
Lanterns introduced another mystery surrounding Rushville, Nebraska, raising suspicions about the town's secrets.
Disney+ Makes History, Officially Merges 'Marvel' Show With Another TV Franchise
Disney+ achieved a major milestone by rebranding one Marvel series with another Disney franchise.
Grey's Anatomy Season 23 Is Bringing Back A Fired Doctor
Grey's Anatomy is reversing course with a major casting decision by bringing back a fired doctor from Season 22.
Doctor Doom Officially Joins 10 Marvel Villains In Exclusive MCU Club
Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom is already making MCU history even before his debut in Avengers: Doomsday.
DC Studios Just Introduced Its 10th Character from DCU's Gotham City
DC Studios' Lantern Episode 2 confirmed that one major character is from the DCU's version of Gotham City.
DC Studios Is Officially Bringing Back Its 7th Arrowverse Location
DC Studios will officially highlight the Arrowverse once again with the return of these iconic DC locations.
Sadie Sink Looks Perfect as Jean Grey In First Official HD Footage Showing Her New X-Men Superhero In Action Online
Spider-Man: Brand New Day's marketing has finally unleashed new footage of Sadie Sink's Jean Grey in action.
DC Studios Officially Reveals Its First Sinestro Poster For Lanterns
DC Studios' version of Hannibal Lecter is taking the spotlight in a new Lanterns poster.
'Superman 2: Man of Tomorrow' Will Officially Go Where James Gunn's First Movie Could Not
Man of Tomorrow will be visually distinct from James Gunn's Superman in one major way (and it's for the best).
James Gunn's DC Reboot Unveils Its First-Ever Movie Collection (Photos)
James Gunn's DCU reached an exciting milestone in its new shared universe with a historic film collection.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 3 Unveils Its 2 New Villains - And They Look Great
Daredevil: Born Again Season 3 set photos spoiled the arrival of two new villains who will cause trouble in New York.
Ginny and Georgia Season 4 is the End of an Era for Brianne Howey's Georgia
Ginny and Georgia Season 4 will completely reshape Brianne Howey's Georgia, marking the end of the version fans know.
Outer Banks Season 5 Cast Ages - And How Old Their Characters Are In Netflix Series' Final Episodes
Outer Banks Season 5 brought back its core cast of Pogues, and the characters' ages are revealed in the final episodes.
Fast And Furious Popcorn Buckets For 25th Anniversary Celebration Look Great, Especially Dom's Charger
The Fast and the Furious franchise is celebrating a major milestone with the unveiling of some special popcorn buckets.
'Reacher' Answers If Lila Kills Ben In Season 4's Adapted Book "Gone Tomorrow" From Lee Child
Reacher Season 4 heavily implied that Lila Hoth killed Ben Merrick, and Lee Child's Gone Tomorrow has the answer.
Hayden Christensen Reveals The Perfect Future Star Wars Series That Would Reunite Anakin With Obi-Wan & Padme
Hayden Christensen revealed his desire to make a key Star Wars project that would reunite him with prequel stars.
Fallout Season 3 Gets Big Casting Shakeup Ahead of Prime Video Return
Fallout Season 3 is expanding its core cast based on a new report ahead of its return on Prime Video.
Excluded MCU Spider-Man Actress Explains Where Betty Brant Is During Brand New Day
Spider-Man: Brand New Day didn't include one major character from the "Home" trilogy for a good reason.
Disney Officially Casts Its Next Live-Action Genie After Will Smith
Disney has found its next live-action Genie actor from the world of Aladdin (and he's the perfect choice).
Daredevil Actually Did Have a Hidden Presence in Spider-Man: Brand New Day After All (Photo)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day almost featured a connection to Charlie Cox's Daredevil due to this one Easter egg.
'Hey Arnold!' Revival Talks Are Officially Happening (Exclusive)
Hey Arnold! writer and producer Joe Purdy set the record straight on whether the classic Nickelodeon show is on its way back.
Lanterns: John Stewart's Vegan Confirmation Abandons DC's Green Lantern Canon
DC Studios' Lanterns revealed something new about Aaron Pierre's John Stewart that is not part of DC lore.
Loki Star Sophia Di Martino Reacts to Avengers: Doomsday's Latverian Witch Twist, Igniting Sylvie's MCU Movie Cameo Speculation
Sophia Di Martino appears to be teasing her return as Sylvie in Avengers: Doomsday with her new social media activity.
Star Wars Officially Confirms The Clone Wars' Captain Rex Will Return In 2026
Star Wars will officially bring back one beloved mainstay from The Clone Wars in an upcoming 2026 project.
DC's Lanterns Officially Changes Abin Sur Backstory From Hal Jordan's Green Lantern Comics Lore
DC Studios made a crucial change to Abin Sur's backstory in Lanterns that changes everything for the franchise.
Forgotten Island Movie's Raww Dog Is Way Older Than Expected, Confirms DreamWorks Director Joel Crawford (Exclusive)
Forgotten Island co-director Joel Crawford shared details about Dave Franco's Raww Dog in the new DreamWorks movie.
It's Official: James Gunn's DCU Chooses Its Next Major Setting After Metropolis and Krypton
James Gunn's DC reboot is expanding far beyond Metropolis and Krypton with the arrival of the new series, Lanterns.
Marvel Studios Makes History With Their New Thanos-Level Villain
Marvel Studios introduced its new Thanos-level villain on Disney+ (but with an unexpected twist).
New Warriors Actor Reveals Best Look At Milana Vayntrub’s Squirrel Girl Costume
Marvel Studios' scrapped New Warriors series almost gave fans the MCU version of Squirrel Girl.
Zendaya Reportedly Chooses Her Next Big Action Movie Franchise After Marvel & Dune — And It's A Smart Decision
Zendaya has set her sights on an iconic action franchise after creating memorable moments in the MCU and Dune.
Incredibles 3 Releases First Look At New Villain During Disney D23 Presentation (Photos)
Pixar brought out the big guns at D23 Expo 2026 by unveiling the first look at Incredibles 3.
Avengers: Doomsday Officially Reveals First Look At Doctor Doom’s Second Costume (And It’s Perfect)
Avengers: Doomsday's official display at D23 Expo 2026 unveiled a fresh look at Doctor Doom's alternate suit.
Camp Rock 3 Cast Ages: How Old the Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato, Hudson Stone, Liamani Segura & Other Main & Supporting Actors Are In Disney's 2026 Sequel
Camp Rock 3 introduced a new wave of talented singers and actors, as well as familiar faces from the Disney franchise.