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
Pennywise's New Power Will Make Him Even More Terrifying In Welcome To Derry Season 2
IT: Welcome to Derry's bombshell of a twist involving Pennywise confirmed something more horrific in Season 2.
All 6 Of Steve Rogers' Kids Who Might Appear In Avengers Doomsday
Avengers: Doomsday's leaked trailer confirmed that the MCU's Steve Rogers apparently has a kid. Here's who exactly that child might be.
Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Footage Description Surfaces Online (And It Sounds Great)
A new report revealed unexpected details about Avengers: Doomsday's trailer footage, and it involves one OG Avenger.
'Welcome To Derry' Star Confirms If Marge's Son, Richie, Is Named After Her Crush
IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 8 finally dropped a major bombshell about the origins of the name of one of the Losers' Club.
'Welcome to Derry' Ending Reveals a Beverly & Elfrida Marsh Twist
IT: Welcome to Derry's post-credits scene had a major connection to IT: Chapter Two involving one Losers Club member.
IT: Welcome to Derry Reveals Dick Hallorann's London Hotel Twist
The finale of IT: Welcome to Derry sets up Dick Hallorann's next journey in a familiar story from Stephen King's books.
Patrick Stewart's 2026 MCU Return Can Officially Fix An X-Men Injustice
Patrick Stewart's upcoming return in Avengers: Doomsday can finally resolve complaints about his lackluster appearances.
IT Producer Just Confirmed Pennywise's Greatest Weapon
IT: Welcome to Derry finally gave the answer to what really is Pennywise's greatest weapon in the franchise.
Merv Movie Ending Reveals If the Dog Dies - And What Happens to Him
The ending of Prime Video's Merv revealed what happened to the titular dog after the movie began with him in a depressed state.
Avengers Doomsday Reportedly Planning Multiple Trailer Releases With Avatar
A rumor revealed Disney's unexpected release plan for Avengers: Doomsday's trailer, and it sounded ambitious.
Man vs. Baby's AI-Enhanced Baby Is Still Partly Human, Confirms Netflix Director
Netflix's Man vs. Baby director addressed the show's use of AI when it comes to handling scenes with the titular baby.
Avengers: Doomsday’s Trailer Release Plan Reportedly Revealed (With A Twist)
Avengers: Doomsday's trailer release suffered a major setback ahead of its rumored release online.
James Gunn Reveals First HD Look At Supergirl’s Sidekick, Ruthye Marye Knoll (Photos)
The brief teaser for Supergirl shared the best look yet at Supergirl's unexpected sidekick in the movie.
SpongeBob Movie 2025 Popcorn Buckets & Theater Merch from AMC, Cinemark & Regal Look Fantastic (Pictures)
The popcorn bucket trend entered Bikini Bottom as The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants joined the fun!
James Gunn Continues To Remove ‘America’ From Supergirl Movie Slogan
DC Studios continues a trend that began with Superman by removing a key aspect tied to a central DCU character.
Netflix Omits 10 Major Characters in Stranger Things 5 Volume 2 Promo
As marketing for Stranger Things 5, Volume 2 begins, Netflix has omitted some major characters from the official posters.
Sebastian Stan Gives Update on Thunderbolts Sequel
Bucky Barnes actor Sebastian Stan shared his strong desire to make a sequel to Thunderbolts* despite the movie's flop.
New Marvel Report Reveals Steve Rogers’ Biggest Mistake, And Its Avengers Doomsday Consequences
An insider claimed that a massive mistake made by Steve Rogers in Avengers: Endgame will have significant repercussions in Doomsday.
IT Welcome to Derry ‘Augury’ Namedrop Reveals the Terrifying Direction of Season 2
IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 7 had a subtle reference to the "Augury" that strongly indicates another horrific event in Season 2.
IT: Welcome To Derry Reveals the Lights In Pennywise's Mouth & His True Form
IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 7 brought back Pennywise's most horrific weapon: its true form that was seen in the movies.
Disney+ Confirms 7 Jedi Returning In Star Wars' Final 2025 TV Show
These returning Jedi Knights from the High Republic era will be pushed to the forefront in Star Wars' final Disney+ project of 2025.
Heated Rivalry Confirms the Character Ages In the Show & Book
Heated Rivalry provided some insight about the ages of some of the main characters in the Canadian series.
Law & Order 2025 Officially Replaces 1 Main Character (And It's a Smart Choice)
Law and Order Season 25 found the perfect replacement for Mehcad Brooks' Jalen Shaw.
IT: Welcome to Derry Confirms Leroy Is Not Who Fans Thought
IT: Welcome to Derry producer Andy Muschietti just confirmed a harsh truth about Major Leroy Hanlon.
It's the End of an Era for the Jurassic World Franchise
The release of the final season of Jurassic World: Chaos Theory on Netflix marks the end of a historic time for the franchise.
Sebastian Stan Teases Avengers: Doomsday Character Deaths
While he couldn't say much, Sebastian Stan provided a grim update about character deaths in Avengers: Doomsday.
IT: Welcome to Derry Unveils First Season 2 Teaser (Photos)
IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 6 provided the best look yet at the show's Season 2 setting (and it's eerily creepy).
The Boys Just Unveiled Homelander’s New Superpower We All Thought Was Impossible
The Boys Season 5 poster sneakily confirmed Homelander's new power that could make him even more dangerous.
Supergirl Movie: James Gunn Reveals This Superman 2025 Character is in Grave Danger
DC Studios boss James Gunn confirmed that a major character from Superman is in peril in 2026's Supergirl movie.
Nicolas Cage’s 2026 Spider-Man Spinoff Series Receives Perfect Official Poster (Photo)
The hype surrounding 2026's live-action Spider-Verse series is ramping up after the release of this stunning new poster.
New Avengers Doomsday Video Confirms The Cast Will Be Divided Into 6 Teams
Marvel subtly confirmed that Avengers: Doomsday will be divided into six teams, with Doctor Doom and Loki as headliners.
'Maxton Hall' Confirms If Mortimer Changed the Will In Book 3
Maxton Hall Season 2 dropped a major bombshell about Cordelia's will, which led many to believe it was Mortimer's doing.
Stranger Things 5: Netflix Reveals 17 Remaining Volume 2 & Finale Scenes In Trailer
There is a plethora of scenes left in Stranger Things Season 5, and one key moment could forever change the franchise.
Victoria TV Show Family Tree: All Relatives & Children (Pictures)
The TV show Victoria has a complex family tree that is rife with royal connections.
How 'Heated Rivalry' Show Ends - And How Shane & Ilya's Relationship Changes - Based on the Book
A secret romance between two rival hockey players in HBO's Heated Rivalry has fans speculating about the show's ending.
IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 7 Trailer Confirms Bob Gray’s Tragic Backstory as the Real Pennywise Clown
The trailer of IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 7 pulled back the curtain on who Bob Gray really is as a father and a clown.
IT: Welcome to Derry's Air Force Coke Gives the Kids Their First Taste of 'Freedom'
The kids in IT: Welcome to Derry received some independence in Episode 6 ahead of the Black Spot tragedy.
IT: Welcome to Derry Reveals Periwinkle's Mrs. Kersh Twist
IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 6 has finally confirmed Periwinkle's true identity and ties to Pennywise.
New Superman 2025 Concept Art Proves 1 Villain Almost Looked Way Better (Photos)
The Kaiju that attacked Metropolis looked way scarier in this official Superman concept art.
Creature Commandos Season 2 Will Officially Bring Back 2 DCU Characters from Live-Action
As anticipation builds for Creature Commandos Season 2, there are only two DCU characters who are set to appear.