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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Aeron Mer Eclarinal's Latest The Direct Articles
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.
All The Queen's Men Season 5 Hints at Who Shot Madam — Likely Suspects Include Fuego, Toni & More
All the Queen's Men Season 5 explores the aftermath of Madam's shooting, and the suspect might be hiding in plain sight.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer 2 Unveils Best Look At Sadie Sink’s Mystery Character
Spider-Man: Brand New Day's second trailer gave fans the best look yet at Sadie Sink's MCU character.
The Polygamist Season 2 Is Already On Netflix Show Producer Thuli Zuma's Mind: 'There's Always A Desire To See More'
The Polygamist producer Thuli Zuma gets honest about a potential second season of the hit Netflix series.
Spider-Man Brand New Day Cast Accidentally Tease Major Hulk Twist
Spider-Man: Brand New Day's major twist involving Mark Ruffalo's Hulk is heavily teased in a new interview.
Pixar Reveals First Look At Their New Animation Style
Pixar is embracing a new animation style for its upcoming 2027 movie (and it looks better than previous entries).
Marvel Studios Permanently Retires a Huge Part of Luke Cage Lore After 10 Years
Marvel Studios is undergoing a big change involving Luke Cage following the events of Daredevil: Born Again Season 2.
My Adventures With Superman Showrunner Reveals Bizarro’s Major Retcon In Season 3
My Adventures with Superman Season 3 unveiled a fresh look at Bizarro, and his portrayal is different in the show.
The Last House: 3 Spoilers Hidden In Netflix Sci-Fi Movie's Thrilling Trailer
Netflix's The Last House has an eerie plot that led fans to dissect the footage of its first official trailer.
Return to Silent Hill's Pyramid Head Identity Twist Abandons the Franchise's 25-Year Canon
Hulu's Return to Silent Hill movie introduced an unexpected pivot regarding Pyramid Head's identity.
The Pitt Season 3 Officially Confirms 10 Main Cast & Characters
The Pitt Season 3 achieved a major production milestone as HBO confirms which characters are returning.
Avengers: Doomsday’s 35 Most Important Characters Ranked Based On Marketing
Marvel Studios' marketing of Avengers: Doomsday has made it clear which MCU characters are the key players against Doom.
Toy Story 5 Popcorn Buckets Feature Buzz Lightyear, Bullseye & More
The popcorn bucket craze has entered the Toy Story 5 hype as different theater chains introduce their own designs.
Marvel Splits The Fanbase By Making This Non-Marvel Character Worthy of Mjolnir
Marvel revealed an unexpected non-Marvel character who is worthy of Mjolnir (and it's already splitting the fanbase).
Dutton Ranch's Republic Cowboy Hat Type, Cost & Meaning In Episode 6
Dutton Ranch Episode 6 featured a memorable sequence in which Joaquin picked a Republic cowboy hat. Here's exactly what that hat is.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer 2 Breaks An Unfortunate MCU Record
Spider-Man: Brand New Day's highly anticipated second trailer broke an MCU record (and it's a double-edged sword).
Moana 2026 Movie Confirms 2nd Actor Reprising Their Animated Role In Live-Action
Disney confirmed the return of a major villain actor in 2026's Moana movie (and the comeback is a huge one).
Ahsoka Season 2 Will Officially Give 1 Star Wars Rebels Character More Screen Time
Ahsoka Season 2 is set to give one fan-favorite Star Wars Rebels character more significant screentime.
DC Studios Unveils First Look At Female Green Lantern (Photos)
DC Studios revealed the first look at its female Green Lantern, Jessica Cruz, ahead of her animated spinoff series.
Disney+ Omits 8 Iconic Disney TV Shows From Streaming Library
While Disney+ has a vast library of amazing shows, there are still clear omissions from its streaming lineup.
X-Men '97 Season 2's Trailer Was Perfect, Except for One Obvious Issue
X-Men '97 Season 2's trailer had a major issue tied to a fan-favorite mutant poised to set up a key storyline.
DC Studios Will Officially Launch Its 3rd TV Universe In 2026
James Gunn's DCU is kicking into high gear on the small screen with the relaunch of another small screen universe.
Steven Spielberg Confirms Disclosure Day Is An Unofficial Sequel To 2 Of His Most Iconic Movies
Steven Spielberg confirmed something new about Disclosure Day that ties back to his two iconic alien movies.
Every Year After: Percy's Parents Backstory, Explained By the Book & Prime Video Series
Percy's parents in Every Year After served as peripheral characters, but one big decision by them changed everything.
Matt Reeves Unveils First Official Look At The Batman Part 2
Matt Reeves just broke the internet with the first official look at The Batman: Part II (and it looks creepy).
The Batman Part 2 Report Reveals The Movie’s 2 Villains
The Batman: Part II's villains might have been revealed, as a new report claims both Two-Face and Zsasz will go up against the Dark Knight.
DC Studios Reveals First Look At Brainiac's TV Return Before James Gunn's Man of Tomorrow
DC Studios confirmed the unexpected return of Brainiac in the small screen before his eventual DCU debut.
James Gunn's DC Reboot Unveils First Look at Its Next Major Villain
DC Studios' small-screen universe is expanding its villain roster with the introduction of a classic cosmic foe, Sinestro.
One Golden Summer Summary - Book 2 of 'Every Summer After' Series Plot Explained Amid Expected Season 2 Wait
Charlie Florek's story in Every Year After is just the beginning, as One Golden Summer brings him to the forefront.
Tom Holland Changes Tune On How Long He Wants To Play Spider-Man
Tom Holland recently expressed thoughtful, forward-looking views on his time as the MCU's Spider-Man.