Aeron Mer Eclarinal

Content Lead, Content Creator, Writer

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 Stories

The CW Just Spoiled Batwoman's Arrowverse Return

The CW announced Javicia Leslie's return as Batwoman in The Flash Season 9 Episode 4.

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Mario Movie Director Defends Chris Pratt’s Casting Amid Backlash

Super Mario Bros. directors Michael Jelenic and Aaron Horvath said that Chris Pratt's casting "made total sense."

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The Mandalorian Fans Shocked by New Grogu Luke Skywalker Reveal

The Mandalorian showrunner Jon Favreau's latest confirmation about Grogu sent shockwaves across Star Wars fans everywhere.

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Disney Changes Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Release Date In UK

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is confirmed to premiere two days earlier in some territories outside the United States.

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Ant-Man Quantumania Bad Reviews: Writer Breaks Silence on Negative Reaction

Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania writer Jeff Loveness shared his reaction to the MCU movie's bad reviews.

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The Flash TV Finale Brings Back Iconic DC Villain

New set photos from The Flash Season 9 finale reveal the return of a major Arrowverse villain.

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The Mandalorian Season 3 Premiere: Exact TIME of Release on Disney+

Here's the exact time of The Mandalorian's Season 3 premiere on Disney+ on Wednesday, March 1.

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Venom 2 Nearly Included More of Tom Holland's Spider-Man

Venom: Let There Be Carnage director revealed that Tom Holland's Spider-Man almost had a bigger role in the sequel.

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The Flash Season 9's Surprising Arrowverse Villain Team-Up Revealed (Photos)

New set photos spoiled a major battle featuring Grant Gustin's Flash and an unexpected group of supervillains.

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MCU: 7 Upcoming Movies & Disney+ Shows Teased By Ant-Man: Quantumania

Here are seven upcoming MCU shows and movies that Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania teased.

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The Flash: New Photos Spoil TV Finale Supervillain

New set photos revealed the first look at The Flash Season 9's final Arrowverse villain.

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Deleted Spider-Man: No Way Home Scene Released Online for Free

Sony Pictures and Netflix released Matt Murdock's deleted scene from Spider-Man: No Way Home online.

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Green Lantern TV Show: Everything We Know So Far

James Gunn officially announced a new Green Lantern series for HBO Max under the DCU umbrella, and here's everything you need to know about it.

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First Look at The Flash TV Finale Spoils Big Twist (Set Photos)

New set photos revealed the first look at several characters teaming up in The Flash's series finale.

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Avengers 5: Namor's Role Might’ve Just Been Announced

Avengers: The Kang Dynasty writer Jeff Loveness said he is excited about writing Namor, potentially indicating that the Talokan leader could appear.

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Marvel Casts The Walking Dead Star In Major MCU Role

The Walking Dead and Nope actor Steven Yeun reportedly landed a signficant role in the MCU's Thunderbolts.

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Marvel Studios' Echo 2023 Release Just Got Teased by Alaqua Cox

Maya Lopez actress Alaqua Cox teased that Marvel Studios' Echo could release on Disney+ later this year.

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Euphoria Season 3 Update Delays Release Date Projections

A new production update about Euphoria Season 3 indicated that the next batch of episodes could premiere in the latter half of 2024.

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The CW’s Flash References Robert Pattinson’s Batman, and Fans Are Not Happy

The CW's The Flash series featured a major reveal that referenced Robert Pattinson's Batman, but it didn't sit well with fans.

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WandaVision’s Agatha Spin-off Gets Frustrating Release Update

Agatha: Coven of Chaos received a disappointing update when it comes to its potential Disney+ release date.

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Venom 3: Tom Hardy Shares Prep Announcement

Tom Hardy released a brand-new deleted scene from Venom while confirming that Venom 3 is in pre-production.

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Why Ant-Man 3: Quantumania Abandoned Michael Peña’s Luis, Explained by Director

Ant-Man 3 director Peyton Reed explained why Michael Pena's Luis didn't appear in the threequel.

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Disney+ X-Men Producer Teases Scarlet Witch Role In New Show

X-Men ’97 executive producer/head writer Beau DeMayo teased the possible appearance of Scarlet Witch in the Disney+ series.

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Avengers 5 Rumored to Kill Off 1 Major Hero

A new rumor hinted at one major death in Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.

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Rudy Pankow Bluntly Reacts to Marvel Role Prospects

Outer Banks star Rudy Pankow reacted to rumors of him potentially joining the MCU.

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Aquaman 2 Gets Worrying News from Test Screenings

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom received disappointing updates from its test screenings.

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James Gunn Clears Confusion on Man of Steel 2

DC Studios head James Gunn addressed fan confusion about Man of Steel 2.

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Ant-Man 3 Suffers Worst Rotten Tomatoes Score In MCU Movie History

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania received the worst Rotten Tomatoes score in MCU's history.

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The Flash: Barry Allen’s Child Teased by Showrunner

The Flash showrunner Eric Wallace talked about the possibility of seeing Barry and Iris West-Allen's child in Season 9.

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Watch All 3 Okoye Deleted Scenes from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Here's every deleted scene from Black Panther 2 featuring Danai Gurira's Okoye.

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Ant-Man 3: Quantumania Post-Credits Explained: Who Are [SPOILERS]?

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania's post-credits scene was game-changing for the MCU, and here's everything that went down.

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MCU: First Look at Monica Rambeau’s Superhero Suit Officially Revealed

Marvel Studios officially unveiled the first look at Monica Rambeau's new MCU costume in The Marvels.

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Every Kang Character Who Exists In the MCU After Ant-Man 3

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania's post-credits scene took it up a notch by introducing a plethora of Kang the Conqueror's Variants.

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The Flash’s Final Season Brings Back Major Arrowverse Villain

The Flash Season 9 is confirmed to bring back two major Arrowverse speedsters, one of which is a surprising villain.

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Nova’s MCU Disney+ Debut Just Got Pushed Back

A new report revealed a disappointing update about the MCU's Nova solo project.

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Captain Marvel 2 Producer Reveals Avengers-Type Crossover In Sequel

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige revealed that Captain Marvel 2 will have an Avengers-type crossover with Kamala, Carol, and Monica.

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I Am Legend 2 Will Ignore First Movie's Ending, Confirms Producer

I Am Legend producer Akira Goldsman confirmed that the sequel will pick up after the events of the movie's alternate ending.

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Marvel Announces Major Name as the MCU’s President of the United States

Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige confirmed which actor is playing the MCU's in-universe president of the United States.

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Black Panther 2 Leak Reveals Another Country Featured In the Sequel

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was rumored to film scenes in Puerto Rico.

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Star Wars Accidentally Confirms New Jedi Animated Anthology Show

A new Jedi Anthology animated series was confirmed to be in development.

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