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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Last Samurai Standing's Gentosai Twist Perfectly Sets Up Season 2
The ending of Netflix's new breakout hit, Last Samurai Standing, has the perfect twist to set up Season 2.
Stranger Things 5 Reveals Its 2nd Digitally De-Aged Character (And It Still Doesn’t Look Great)
Stranger Things Season 5's first footage de-ages Will Byers back to his age in Season 1, and the results should have been better.
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Malice finally revealed why Adam hates Jamie, and it's for this compelling reason.
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Predator: Badlands director Dan Trachtenberg addressed the possibility of seeing an Alien vs. Predator 3.
James Gunn Celebrates Blue Beetles’ New Streaming Home
DC Studios boss James Gunn hypes up Blue Beetle's release in its new streaming home.
Star Wars Announces Final Disney+ Release of 2025
Star Wars has confirmed that a fan-favorite series will return to Disney+ in the final month of 2025.
Absentia Reveals If Alice Is Truly Bad in Season 2 Episode 10
Absentia Season 2 finally pulled back the curtain on Alice's true intentions.
Lucasfilm Reverses Course, Sets New Plan for Future Star Wars Movies
Star Wars newcomer Sigourney Weaver revealed Lucasfilm's exciting plans for the intergalactic franchise.
Absentia Season 2 Gives Nick a Different Look (Photos)
Absentia Season 2 saw the return of Special Agent Nick Durand, but he sports a completely different look.
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Pixar released a new haunting poster for Toy Story 5's tech villain, Lilypad.
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Absentia Season 1, Episode 10 pulled back the curtain on who the killer really is (and it's not someone you'd expect).
Netflix Announces Last-Minute Release Time Change for Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2 Finale
Fans will find out who the winner of Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2 is a little later than expected.
Chicago Fire Confirms 1 Iconic Character May Exit the Show
Chicago Fire Season 14 ended on a massive cliffhanger that puts one character's fate in danger.
IT: Welcome to Derry Just Revealed The Galloo's Pennywise Twist
IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 4 revealed another monster in Derry, leading fans to wonder if it is Pennywise.
All 8 Forms Pennywise Takes In 'IT: Welcome To Derry'
Pennywise utilized many forms to torment the innocent citizens of Derry in HBO Max's IT: Welcome to Derry.
Avengers: Doomsday Will Reportedly Include a Spider-Man (But It Won't Be Tom Holland's)
Avengers: Doomsday will include a version of Spider-Man, but it's not the one you expect.
'Tracker' Officially Unveils 4th Member of Colter's Team Following Bobby's Exit
Tracker Season 3 introduced a brand-new team member who could be an asset for Colter Shaw.
Marvel Studios Confirms Wonder Man Has 3 Superpowers In the MCU
Wonder Man will be a valuable addition to the MCU's roster of heroes due to his three confirmed powers.
Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2’s Top 5 Remaining Contestants - Full Cast List (Photos)
From a pool of 456 players, Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2 is down to five remaining players.
9-1-1 Trailer Teases Hen’s Major Exit from ABC Series
The promo for 9-1-1 Season 9's return in 2026 has led to concern about Hen's possible exit from the show.
Watch: Friends’ Joey Spinoff Releases 8 Unaired Season 2 Episodes For Free
20 years later, Friends' spinoff, Joey, released eight unaired episodes for free following its cancellation in 2006.
Zootopia 2's First Reviews Are In - And Critics Have a Unanimous Reaction
Critics are raving about Zootopia 2, with almost all of them saying positive things about Disney's upcoming animated movie.
'IT: Welcome to Derry' Confirms 1 Main Character Is Doomed
The fate of one major character from IT: Welcome to Derry is not looking good after this big Episode 3 reveal.
Disney Cut 1 Major 'Ahsoka' Actor from 'Andor,' Reveals Star
Andor actor Joplin Sibtain revealed that Season 1 of the Star Wars series almost featured an Ahsoka Season 2 newcomer.
DC Studios Just Announced the Perfect Series to Finally Introduce the DCU's Flash
DC Studios' upcoming DC Crime TV series could be the perfect show to finally introduce the DCU's version of The Flash.
Marvel Studios’ Biggest Upcoming MCU Movie Will Undergo Reshoots
Marvel Studios' biggest movie in 2026 will undergo reshoots soon, meaning that more changes will be made.
Who Is Bowser Jr. Voice Actor Benny Safdie In The Super Mario Galaxy Movie?
Benny Safdie is set to play a major villain role in The Super Mario Bros. movie as Bowser Jr.
Marvel Reveals Tony Stark’s MCU Replacement (And It Makes Total Sense)
Marvel confirmed who Tony Stark's MCU replacement is ahead of Avengers: Doomsday's release.
Netflix Reveals Millie Bobby Brown, David Harbour & More Stranger Things Cast Replacements
Stranger Things Season 5 is not the end of the road for the core characters, but their actors will be replaced.
Marvel Studios Created 30 Different Versions of Avengers: Doomsday's Trailer
Marvel Studios reportedly made many different versions of Avengers: Doomsday trailer ahead of its upcoming release next month.
Invincible Season 4 Confirmed to Include 3 Characters Stronger Than Mark Grayson
Invincible Season 4 is poised to test Mark on a whole new level by including these four characters.
James Gunn Celebrates New Batman TV Series Release
DC Studios boss James Gunn celebrated the release of a new Batman animated series on Prime Video.
Oscar Isaac Slams Disney, Puts His MCU & Star Wars Future In Doubt
Oscar Isaac got brutally honest about his return to Marvel and Star Wars in a new interview.
Why Derry Residents Forget Past Events In 'IT: Welcome to Derry' - And How They Can Remember Again
Pennywise's supernatural hold in Derry in IT: Welcome to Derry forced residents who leave to forget when they leave.
2026 Green Lantern TV Show's Unexpected Genre Gets Revealed
The hype for DC Studios' Lanterns show is expected to rise after its unsurprising genre was revealed.
'Welcome to Derry' Producer Confirms What Actually Happened to Ronnie's Mom
IT: Welcome to Derry producer Barbara Muschietti gave an explanation about Ronnie's guilt over her mom's death.
Disney+ Officially Launches Christmas 2025 TV Channel
Disney+ is reviving a Christmas-themed channel that became one of the most popular additions in 2024.
Marvel Studios Just Unveiled Phase 6's First-Ever Villain Team
Marvel Studios subtly revealed the MCU's first villain team in Phase 6, and it is terrifying.
Fionna and Cake Star Confirms Their Character Is Transgender
Fionna and Cake Season 2's latest episode revealed a character's sexuality, and it made a lot of sense.
The MCU’s Biggest Creative Mistake Happened Because Of The Avengers’ Success, Reveals Original Ant-Man Director Edgar Wright
Edgar Wright reflected on his failed Ant-Man movie, revealing how The Avengers' success played a part in it.