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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Star Wars Officially Brings Back Darth Revan In Stunning New Merch Amid Live-Action Rumors
Star Wars seems to be going all in with Darth Revan due to the release of a stunning new merch for fans and collectors.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Officially Replaces Tony Stark With Peter Parker's 9th MCU Mentor
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is set to expand the roster of Peter Parker's mentor with the inclusion of this major hero.
Marvel Still Has 2 Yet to Release Post-Credit Scenes That Will Directly Set Up Avengers: Doomsday
Marvel Studios is still planning to plant seeds to set up the story of Avengers: Doomsday in its next 3 major releases.
Tom Hiddleston Explains How Avengers: Doomsday Will Handle Loki’s Disney+ Ending
Tom Hiddleston has one important promise for Loki's arc in Avengers: Doomsday following his two-season Disney+ series.
X-Men '97 Producer Reveals How Many More Seasons There Could Be (Exclusive)
X-Men '97 producer Larry Houston has a good idea of how many seasons the series will run for on Disney+.
Disney+ Announces Its 4th Star Wars Release Of 2026 (And It's a Surprising Entry)
Disney+ confirmed the release of another Star Wars project in 2026, continuing a trend of steady content drops.
Marvel Reveals Spider-Man’s Horror Redesign Ahead of Brand New Day’s Organic Powers Debut
Marvel has revealed a first look at Spider-Man for the new Midnight Universe, which seems to be using organic powers similar to Peter in Brand New Day.
One DC Studios Series Is Reportedly Now In Trouble Due To A Strategic Shift At HBO Max
Uh-oh! A major DC Studios series that will bring back an important young hero is in trouble after HBO Max's new pivot.
It’s Officially The End of an Era For Paul Rudd’s Ant-Man
Avengers: Doomsday marks the end of an era for Paul Rudd's Ant-Man, as a key character from his past is absent.
DC Studios' Lanterns Gets First Review Ahead of HBO Max Debut - And It's A Sign That James Gunn's DC Will Be Getting Back On Track Following Supergirl Bomb
DC Studios' Lanterns received a stellar first review, strongly suggesting the DCU will regain momentum after this June's Supergirl.
Every Netflix Defender Reassembles For First Time Before Their 2027 MCU Return In New Photos
The anticipation for Daredevil: Born Again Season 3 grows as The Defenders are reassembled in this new photo.
Disney+ Chooses Its Next Star Wars Show After Ahsoka Season 2 - And It Sounds Great
Star Wars is bulking up its animation lineup on Disney+ with the development of another thrilling project.
Disney Announces Surprise Mandalorian Special (And It’s Coming Sooner Than Expected)
Disney officially announced the return of The Mandalorian coming soon this year in LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian.
Marvel Studios Shows Off The Avengers' 2 Logos Inspired By Doctor Doom For Doomsday
The Avengers logo is getting a sinister green makeover in Avengers: Doomsday, and it's all because of Doctor Doom.
James Gunn Confirms Two Green Lanterns Will Appear In Superman 2: Man of Tomorrow With New Photo
DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn confirmed the return of a major DCU character in the 2027 Superman sequel.
'Five Star Weekend' Reveals If Tatum Has Cancer In Episode 8 - And The Outcome is Much More Hopeful Than I Was Expecting
Peacock's The Five-Star Weekend revealed Tatum's medical journey, which completely changed the course of her life.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 3 is the End of an Era for Charlie Cox's Daredevil
Charlie Cox's Daredevil return in Daredevil: Born Again Season 3 will embrace a major shift for the MCU hero.
James Gunn Confirms the 8th Chapter In DCU's Gods & Monsters Slate
James Gunn's DCU is moving forward despite a stumble with Supergirl, with the release of its 8th chapter on the small screen.
Avengers: Doomsday Highlights 11 Important Heroes In Official Synopsis
A brand-new Avengers: Doomsday promotion in Shanghai highlights the importance of 11 major MCU heroes.
DC Studios Officially Reveals Adult Supergirl Design For Next Release
DC Studios will introduce an adult version of Supergirl in animated form (and she has a tragic backstory).
What Happened to Mr. Edwards' Family In 'Little House on the Prairie' Gets Explained In Episode 5 - Netflix Series Vs. Original Series Differences
Netflix's Little House on the Prairie unpacked Mr. Edwards' backstory in Episode 5 (and it's quite tragic).
Marvel Studios Won't Release 'Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man' Season 2 Until After 1 Crucial Event
Marvel is clearly taking its time by not releasing Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Season 2 on Disney+ just yet.
Disney+ Announces Historic Binge Release For Star Wars' Next TV Show
Star Wars will release a new show on Disney+ in a binge format, poised to showcase the Jedi in a whole new light.
HBO Boss Officially Comments On The Pitt Night Shift Spinoff Chances
HBO Max boss Casey Bloys gets honest about the possibility of doing a spinoff of The Pitt.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Unveils First Look At Gray Hulk Design (With An Unfortunate Twist)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day finally revealed the best look yet at Grey Hulk (but there's one major catch).
My Adventures With Superman Season 3 Just Revealed Its Huge Lois Lane Twist
My Adventures with Superman Season 3, Episode 4 officially changed everything with its latest Lois Lane reveal.
Adult Zuko’s New Avatar Aang Movie Design Is Perfect, Except For 1 Major Issue
Adult Zuko's new design in the Avatar Aang movie is missing a key detail from the original series.
Rocket Raccoon Will Officially Have An Important Off-Screen Role In Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is confirmed to have a minor Guardians of the Galaxy connection.
X-Men ’97 Season 2 Episode 4: Is SPOILERS Really Dead? The Original Animated Series Has The Answer
X-Men '97 Season 2, Episode 4 featured a devastating death, but there's a chance he might return in future episodes.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Promo Confirms Spider-Man Fights a Second Hulk Version
A new Spider-Man: Brand New Day promo highlights Bruce Banner's Hulk, showing a major confrontation mid-transformation.
Sherlock Holmes 3 Writer Addresses If Robert Downey Jr.'s Sequel Is Still Happening (Exclusive)
Sherlock Holmes 3 writer Chris Brancato gave an update on the threequel, explaining the big hurdle behind the wait.
Marvel Studios Debuts Spider-Man Brand New Day’s Official Theme In New Video
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is confirmed to introduce a new theme for Tom Holland's Peter Parker (and it sounds great).
DC Studios’ Absolute Batman Show Sounds Perfect, Except For One Thing
DC's announcement of an Absolute Batman is quite exciting, but one detail has already split the DCU fandom.
Tasha Smith's Absence From 'Survival of the Thickest' Season 3 Is Explained In Episode 1 - But It Still Hurts the Show
Survival of the Thickest Season 3 completely left out Tasha Smith's Marley, and it ruined the show for some diehard fans.
Robert Pattinson Shows Off New Bruce Wayne-esque Look As The Batman Part 2 Begins Filming
Robert Pattinson looks like Bruce Wayne as he attends the premiere of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey.
Star Wars Will Reportedly Introduce Its Han Solo Replacement in 2027
Star Wars' next big 2027 movie will reportedly introduce its own version of Han Solo (and he's a perfect fit).
X-Men ’97 Confirms The X-Force’s 2 Secret Members From Deadpool 2 (Photos)
A hidden Easter egg in X-Men '97 Season 2 confirmed that there are two more important X-Force members.
Kevin Feige Confirms Spider-Man: Brand New Day Will Have A Different End Credits Overseas
Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige confirmed a special Spider-Man: Brand New Day surprise for fans in Japan.
Star Wars’ New Anime Series, The Ninth Jedi, Changes Lightsaber Lore For The Better
Star Wars' upcoming Visions spinoff, The Ninth Jedi, officially rewrites lightsaber rules (and it's for the best).
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Will Reportedly Bring Back 1 Dead MCU Character
Spider-Man: Brand New Day will feature an unexpected reunion between Peter Parker and a dead MCU character.