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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Every 'Welcome to Derry' Character Related to 'IT' Movie Characters (Pictures)
The cast of characters in IT: Welcome to Derry has major connections to the first IT movie from 2017.
'Marvel Zombies' Repeats Doctor Strange 2's Biggest Flaw
Wanda Maximoff's pursuit of a Marvel hero in Marvel Zombies is eerily similar to her previous live-action appearance.
The Batman 2 Adds Award-Winning Star Wars Talent That Sets Up an Exciting Sequel Change
The Batman director Matt Reeves recruited an award-winning Star Wars talent as his production designer for the sequel.
Predator Badlands Confirms 2 Unexpected Alien Connections
While there are no Xenomorphs in the movie, Predator: Badlands will have another Alien connection you won't see coming.
Zomvivor's BL Series Elements Revealed (Pictures)
Netflix's new zombie apocalypse series, Zomvivor, has raised questions whether it is a BL show due to the show's stars.
Fionna and Cake Season 2 Confirms Finn & Huntress Wizard’s Relationship Status (But It Probably Won’t Last)
Love is in the air for Finn & Huntress Wizard in Fionna and Cake Season 2, but it might be cut short.
Supergirl Movie Will Clarify Superman 2025’s Most Controversial Retcon, Confirms Star
Supergirl star David Krumholtz shared that the upcoming DCU movie will clarify Superman's controversial retcon.
Stranger Things Season 5: The 9 Big Spoilers Revealed by New Trailers, Rumors & Leaks
Stranger Things Season 5's new trailer revealed several spoilers ahead of its release on Netflix this November.
Tim Allen Announces Toy Story 5's New Main Character (And It’s Not Woody or Buzz)
Tim Allen revealed the unexpected protagonist of Toy Story 5, and it was not who you expected.
November 1 Will Be a Sad Day for Superman Fans
The start of November is not a good one for longtime Superman fans because of a latest HBO Max update.
High Potential Season 2 Return Date & Remaining Schedule Gets Confirmed By ABC
Ahead of its fall finale, ABC revealed when High Potential Season 2 will return in 2026.
Predator: Badland's First Reviews Are Not What We Had Hoped For
Uh-oh! The first wave of reviews for Predator: Badlands may raise concerns for the franchise.
James Gunn's R-Rated Batman Movie Is Farther Along Than Initially Thought
James Gunn's R-rated Batman villain movie, Clayface, received an exciting filming update from its lead DC star.
Now You See Me, Now You Don't Movie Reviews Are In - And There's One Clear Critics' Consensus
Critics finally shared their first reactions to Now You See Me: Now You Don't and highly praised the movie.
Tulsa King Star Confirms Armand's Fate In Season 3 (And It's Not Good)
A major Tulsa King star confirmed Armand's unfortunate fate in Season 3 of the hit Paramount+ series.
Daredevil Star Spoils Return of Iconic Netflix Villain In MCU Phase 6
Another major Daredevil villain is set to return in Marvel Television's 2027 series on Disney+.
Marvel Studios Reportedly Moving Forward With a Second Season of One of Its Best Disney+ Shows
A new report stated that a 2025 breakout MCU series on Disney+ is moving forward with a second season.
Predator Movies In Order: How To Watch Chronologically (Including Badlands)
The Predator franchise has many notable movies with interconnectivity that could hint at a greater storyline.
James Gunn Admits The MCU’s Thanos Is Preventing The DCU From Introducing This Major Villain
DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn revealed the role Thanos played in the DCU's decision to prevent the use of a major villain.
Monster: The Ed Gein Story's Leatherface Star Addresses the Show's Controversy
Monster: The Ed Gein Story star Brock Powell revealed his thoughts about fans' criticisms of the Netflix series.
'Ice Age' Star Says Crash Will Probably Get Killed Off
Ice Age star Sean William Scott gets honest about his character's potential fate in the upcoming movie.
Reminders of Him Movie Spoilers: Full Plot Summary & Ending Details from the Book
Colleen Hoover's Reminders of Him movie has a tragic plot filled with redemption and forgiveness.
Spider-Man 4 Set Photos Spoil Scary Look at Injured Avengers Hero
Another round of Spider-Man: Brand New Day set photos showed a much better look at an injured Bruce Banner.
Avengers Star Reveals Their MCU Character Is Currently Retired
An OG Avengers mainstay revealed the true status of his MCU hero ahead of Avengers: Doomsday.
Disney+ Announces Last-Minute Delay of Next Star Wars Show
Star Wars' next kid-friendly animated show about young Jedi Knights received an unfortunate release update.
Brie Larson Refuses to Answer 1 Important Question About Her Marvel Future
Brie Larson is playing coy about her Captain Marvel future ahead of Avengers: Doomsday.
FBI Show Confirms Why Maggie May Be Leaving (& It Makes Sense)
FBI Season 8's latest episode hinted at the potential departure of Missy Peregrym's Special Agent Maggie Bell.
God of War TV Series Casting Call Reveals 10 Characters From Video Game
A new casting update for Amazon Prime Video's live-action God of War series has revealed these important characters.
Avengers: Doomsday Will Omit 1 Major X-Men Actor (Confirmed)
One notable actress from the Fox's X-Men movies said she won't appear in Avengers: Doomsday.
Elsbeth Season 3 Officially Replaces 1 Main Character (And It's a Smart Choice)
Elsbeth Season 3 has a great strategy for replacing one important character, played by Carra Patterson.
DC Officially Brings Back a Beloved Part of the SnyderVerse
One notable part of the Snyderverse will officially return in a highly anticipated DC video game.
Spider-Man 4 Set Video Spoils Return of Major Avengers Hero
A brand-new Spider-Man: Brand New Day set video spoiled the first look at a major member of the MCU's Avengers.
Spider-Man 4: First Look at Sadie Sink as New Marvel Character on Set (Photo)
The first look at Sadie Sink on the Spider-Man: Brand New Day set has finally been revealed.
Chicago PD 2025 Confirms 1 Fan-Favorite Character May Exit the Show
NBC's Chicago PD may be seeing goodbye to one fan-favorite character following Season 13's latest revelation.
Glen Powell Eyed for Major MCU Superhero Role by Marvel Producer
Avengers: Doomsday writer Michael Waldron shared his thoughts about Glen Powell's potential MCU role.
Disney Cuts Down Plans for Ahsoka Season 2
Star Wars' next live-action series is confirmed to receive an unexpected budget cut ahead of its Season 2.
Channing Tatum’s Latest Avengers Doomsday Description Has Me Concerned for Multiple MCU’s Heroes
Channing Tatum is hyping up Avengers: Doomsday with an official description that could be worrying for MCU fans.
Avatar 3 Fire & Ash: New Poster Confirms Movie's 7 Main Characters (Photos)
Avatar: Fire and Ash returns to Pandora with familiar faces and a brand-new villain who could wreak havoc on the planet.
The Arrowverse Will Soon Become Harder to Watch on Streaming
A new update indicated that the Arrowverse will be hard to find on streaming sites like Netflix and HBO Max.
'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place' Unveils Surprise Crossover Event After Season 2 Finale
The first look at an unexpected crossover between Wizards Beyond Waverly Place and another notable Disney show is here.