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’ 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.
Marvel Studios Debuts Loki Easter Egg For Kang’s Marvel Return
X-Men '97 Season 2 sneakily included a major Loki Easter egg tied to Kang's inclusion in the series.
Sullivan's Crossing: What Liam Has to Tell Maggie Gets Uncovered In Season 4 Episode 5 - And the Reason Why He Hid It From Her Is Justified
Maggie's ex-boyfriend, Liam, finally revealed the truth behind his disappearance in Sullivan's Crossing Season 4.
DC Studios Releases Its First-Ever Superboy Poster
DC Studios is giving the spotlight to Superboy following his impactful debut in the animated realm.
Marvel Studios Officially Reveals New Kang After Jonathan Majors (And He Looks Very Different)
Marvel Studios sneakily included Jonathan Majors' Kang replacement in its latest animated project for 2026.
Daniel Brühl Officially Returns As Baron Zemo With New Costume In New Promo
Daniel Brühl's Baron Zemo makes his return in a surprise promo, fueling speculation about his proper MCU comeback.
Disney+ Celebrates The Mandalorian & Grogu Movie's Incoming Streaming Debut: 'Get Ready'
Disney+ is apparently gearing up for the much-awaited debut of The Mandalorian and Grogu on the platform.
Sheep Detectives' Winter Lamb Has a Special Meaning In the Movie
The inclusion of a winter lamb in Amazon MGM's Sheep Detectives is deeper than fans realize.
Dutton Ranch Might've Just Revealed Why Dwight Was Killed - And It Might Expose Something Worse About Sheriff Wade
Dutton Ranch finally gave a strong hint as to why Dwight was killed in Episode 8 (and it's for this disturbing reason).
Forgetting Sarah Marshall 2 Sequel Gets Major Development Update from Jason Segel: 'We're Getting There' (Exclusive)
Jason Segel provided an exciting update about a potential Forgetting Sarah Marshall 2, and it seems that he is on board for a sequel.
Minions 4 and Future Movie Possibilities Addressed by 'Despicable Me' Franchise Director Pierre Coffin
The Minions franchise received an exciting update from Illumination, and it seems the latest film will shake things up.
Lucasfilm Boss Unveils 1 Harsh Truth About Darth Vader Following His 2026 Disney+ Appearance
Lucasfilm boss Dave Filoni revealed a disturbing truth about Darth Vader after his unexpected role in Maul: Shadow Lord.
Jean Grey Is Too Powerful For Doctor Doom, Which Might Be Why Marvel Studios Is Excluding Her From Doomsday
Marvel Studios clearly has a compelling reason why they decided to "bench" Jean Grey in Avengers: Doomsday.
DC Studios Unveils First Look At Knightfall Batman Suit
DC Studios' animated Batman movie revealed the first look at the unique Batman suit from the Knightfall saga.
Avengers: Doomsday Merch Confirms What We All Suspected About Sam & Steve’s Captain America
An official Avengers: Doomsday merchandise confirmed Sam Wilson's position as a full-fledged Avengers leader.
Star Wars Releases Stunning New Thrawn Art Ahead of Ahsoka Season 2's Lars Mikkelsen Villain Return (Photos)
Star Wars officially unveiled new promotional art for Grand Admiral Thrawn (and he looks even more sinister).
Here’s What Happens To Krypton’s Argo City After Supergirl Escapes
What happens to Argo City after Supergirl leaves is one of the defining elements of her tragic story in DC lore.
Marvel Studios’ Next Villain Is Actually Significantly More Powerful Than Doctor Doom
Marvel Studios' next villain has the ability to withstand an attack from Doctor Doom, making him even more powerful.
DC Officially Sets Date for James Gunn's Darkseid Expected Casting Announcement
The actor who will play one of DC's most powerful villains, Darkseid, in James Gunn's DCU might be revealed sooner than expected.
New Spider-Man Brand New Day Promo Features Sadie Sink Teasing A Mystery Villain
Sony Pictures finally included Sadie Sink in an official Spider-Man: Brand New Day promo.
Marvel Studios Releases Its Second-Ever Cyclops Trailer
Cyclops is receiving his much-earned spotlight in an official Marvel Studios trailer.
Ginny and Georgia Season 4 Gets Netflix Release Window from Star Brianne Howey
Ginny and Georgia Season 4 will officially arrive on Netflix sooner than expected (and it's for the best).
DC Studios Unveil Damaged Batman Logo For Knightfall Movie
DC Studios revealed a unique, battle-damaged logo for Batman ahead of his next animated movie.
Star Wars Officially Brings Back Han & Leia’s Other 2 Children, Jaina & Jacen
Hasbro revealed the Star Wars Black series figures of Jaina and Jacen Solo, the fan-favorite children of Han and Leia.
Dutton Ranch: Carter Throws the Bull Head to Prove Himself - And It Backfires
Dutton Ranch Episode 7's ending placed Carter in a bad place after he made a reckless move to prove himself to Oreana.
I Will Find You: Is Adam a Bad Guy? True Allegiances Explained
I Will Find You Episode 5 unpacked the truth behind Adam in heartbreaking fashion (but his reasoning makes sense).
I Will Find You: Why Hayden Kidnaps Matthew Is Because of a Complete Misunderstanding
I Will Find You revealed the reason why Hayden decided to kidnap Matthew Burroughs (and it's a disturbing reason).
Marvel's Forgotten Supervillain TV Show Deserved One More Season
There is a compelling reason why Marvel's underrated animated series from Hulu deserves one more season.
Toy Story 5 Officially Retcons Buzz and Zurg’s Backstory From The Lightyear Movie
Toy Story 5 made another major retcon to the lore surrounding Buzz Lightyear in one of its standout scenes.
Avengers Doomsday’s First Trailer Now Closer Than Ever After Marvel Displays New Promo
Marketing is ramping up for Avengers: Doomsday for SDCC, meaning that the trailer could arrive as soon as next month.
Star Wars Villain Actor Teases Major Sequel Trilogy Retcon
A legendary Star Wars villain actor teased another unexpected return in the galaxy far, far away.
Widow's Bay: Why The Storm Stops Is Because of The Town's Darkest Secret
The curse tied to Widow's Bay was subtly unpacked in the Season 1 finale, and the storm played a huge part in it.
Marvel Studios Confirms the MCU's Star Trek Rival Is Releasing In 2026
Marvel Studios' Star Trek rival is set to make headlines soon as it is poised to deliver some big swings for the MCU.
Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You's Character Ages Do Actually Change In the Original Manga
Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You confirmed a major development regarding the characters' ages in the manga.
Flowers in the Attic: Why the Grandmother Is So Mean In the Movie Is Due To The Children's Parentage
Flowers in the Attic introduced a compelling and twisted reason why the grandmother was mean to the kids.
Ned’s Spider-Man Board Confirms This X-Men Villain Team Exists In The MCU
Spider-Man: Brand New Day included a sneaky Easter egg tied to a deep cut X-Men team from the comics.
Marvel Studios Will Officially Introduce Its Own Answer to DC’s Batcave
A new Marvel report claimed that the MCU's version of the Batcave will arrive sooner than expected.
'Your Fault London' Answers If Nick Kills Michael By the End of the Movie - And It's Heartbreaking
Your Fault: London's shocking ending revealed what happened between Nick and Michael (and it's quite unexpected).
Toy Story 5 Just Confirmed Disneyland Exists In The Pixar Universe
Toy Story 5 clip just confirmed what fans suspected about Disneyland's existence in Pixar's movies.