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 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.
Marvel Studios D23 2026 Panel Schedule: Every Major Marvel Event (Dates & Times)
Disney's D23 Expo is filled with exciting panels set to deliver news from Marvel, Star Wars, and more.
DC Studios Removes Supergirl Movie Feature Following Backlash
Following the movie's failure at the box office, things continue to go wrong for Supergirl as DC Studios removes a video from the movie from the internet.
Jenna Ortega Confirms 1 Major Story Change in Netflix's Wednesday Season 3
Wednesday Season 3 is bound to embrace many storytelling opportunities after Jenna Ortega's latest update.
DC Studios’ Darkseid Prequel Reveals Its First Major Cameo From James Gunn’s DCU
DC Studios' upcoming canon animated superhero series will officially include a major DCU cameo that might surprise fans.
Hal Jordan's Green Lantern Gets His Own Trailer For DCU’s Lanterns
DC Studios gave the spotlight to Kyle Chandler's DCU hero ahead of Lanterns' premiere on HBO Max.
Star Wars Officially Reveals Its 5th Death Star-Like Super Weapon, The Kyber Crystal Cannon
The Ninth Jedi introduced a major Death Star-like weapon, adding another entry to Star Wars' arsenal of planet killers.
Daredevil and Karen Page’s Actors Aren’t Happy About What Punisher Said In Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Charlie Cox and Deborah Ann Woll reflected on Frank Castle's comments about friendship in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Marvel & Star Wars' 2027 Crossover Gets Official First Look (Photos)
A historic crossover between Marvel and Star Wars is officially happening in 2027 (and it's worth the hype).
Paw Patrol: Dino Movie Popcorn Buckets - Every Collectible & Theater Merch Item At AMC, Regal & Cinemark
Paw Patrol: Dino Movie is joining the popcorn bucket craze with a plethora of unique designs ahead of its release.
John Boyega Wants Finn To Train as a Jedi With Mace Windu In Future Star Wars Movie
John Boyega really wants to explore Finn's Jedi nature and has one prequel character in mind to train him.
X-Men '97's Most Beloved Feature Is Overrated and Weakens the Show
While some would disagree, X-Men '97 needs to fix its most beloved feature to avoid loss of quality on Disney+.
Marvel's New X-Men Movie Must Keep This One Thing The Fox Movies Got Right
Marvel Studios needs to deliver a compelling villain arc in order for its X-Men movie to work well on-screen.
Superman 2 Now Includes 9 Justice League Heroes
2027's Man of Tomorrow is packed with new and returning Justice League members from iterations of the team across DC lore.
12 Years Later, Disney Re-Canonizes 1 Key Decanonized Star Wars Video Game Element
Lucasfilm officially revealed the non-canon inspiration of Cassian Andor's key weapon in Andor.
Avengers: Doomsday Star Simu Liu Is Not Happy About Marvel Studios And Disney's Decision To Omit Shang-Chi From The Upcoming Movie's Watchlist
Simu Liu gave a one-word response to Disney+ omitting Shang-Chi from the Avengers: Doomsday watchlist.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day's Post-Credits Scene Breaks a 9-Year MCU Tradition
It's officially the end of an era for Marvel Studios' Spider-Man movies after one major post-credits decision.
Star Wars Just Rewrote the Rules of the Force Forever
A brand-new 2026 Star Wars release completely changed the rules of the Force (and it's for the better).
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.