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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16 Years Later, James Gunn's Most Underrated Superhero Movie Deserves Another Shot
James Gunn's underrated superhero movie from 2010 is worth revisiting especially after his success from Marvel and DC.
'Supergirl' Movie Celebrates 4 Main Characters on New Poster (Lobo, Kara Zor-El & More)
DC Studios is ramping up the marketing for Supergirl as it celebrates its core characters with a new poster.
Disney Calls It Quits With Iconic Animated TV Show Revival
Disney reportedly abandoned an animated revival of an iconic 2000s TV show, according to a newly discovered listing.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Makes MCU History With First Poster
Spider-Man: Brand New Day's first poster did something never before seen in the MCU by featuring a franchise mainstay.
Daredevil Born Again Season 2 Joins Avengers: Endgame and 4 Disney+ Series In Exclusive MCU Club
Daredevil: Born Again joins an exclusive club of MCU projects following the release of its wild Season 2 finale.
DC Studios Just Revealed Superman's Big Weakness 1 Year Later
2026's Supergirl movie is set to unveil Superman's big weakness, and it's not Kryptonite as many fans expected.
2026's WandaVision Sequel Will Bring Back A 2nd Major 'Avengers Infinity War' Superhero, According to MCU Disney+ Show Theory (But Not the One Who Fans Thought)
2026's WandaVision sequel is set to bring back a familiar face from the Infinity Saga to possibly team up with Vision.
James Gunn's DC Studios Reveals First Look at Darkseid's Spaceship
DC Studios officially revealed a preview of what to expect from the DCU's eventual big bad (and his ship).
Marvel Studios Revives Fan-Favorite Netflix Punisher Design 'For One Last Kill' (First Look Photo)
Marvel Studios is bringing back a key Punisher design for Frank Castle's return in The Punisher: One Last Kill.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day's Trailer Omits 6 Exciting Scenes From the Leaked Trailer
Spider-Man: Brand New Day's official trailer didn't include a major Sadie Sink sequence that could hint at her agenda.
Avengers: Doomsday Gets A New Trailer Release Update (And It's Not Good)
Avengers: Doomsday's trailer just received a disappointing release update (and it's later than expected).
The Penguin Season 2 New Listing Indicates The Batman Spinoff Is Continuing At DC Studios
A new listing for The Penguin has provided a glimmer of hope that a second season might happen on HBO Max after all.
Sony's Spider-Verse Officially Returns This Month With a Historic New Spin-off
The Spider-Verse is expanding on the small screen with a historic title focused on an unexpected web-slinger.
Marvel Studios Will Release the Anti-Avengers: Doomsday as Its Next Project
Marvel Studios' next release after Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 serves as the antithesis of Avengers: Doomsday.
Spider-Man Brand New Day Director Confirms MCU Timeline Placement Change
Spider-Man: Brand New Day received an unexpected timeline update from director Destin Daniel Cretton.
Marvel Studios Releases Its First-Ever Luke Cage Trailer
Marvel Studios celebrated the return of Mike Colter's Luke Cage in the MCU with a brand-new trailer.
Hugh Jackman Breaks Silence On Wolverine’s Avenger: Doomsday Return Following Rumors
Hugh Jackman dodged a question about his MCU future as Wolverine following rumors of his comeback in Avengers: Doomsday.
Chicago Fire: Kelly Severide's Chances of Leaving Firehouse 51 Are Now Soaring Amid Show Exit Concerns
Chicago Fire Season 14's penultimate episode left Kelly Severide's future at Firehouse 51 in doubt after a big cliffhanger.
Avengers: Doomsday Sets Historic MCU Time Jump
Avengers: Doomsday is rumored to feature a time jump that rivals Avengers: Endgame's five-year gap.
Man of Tomorrow Reportedly Hiding The DCU’s Biggest Female Casting Behind Maxima Cover
According to a report, James Gunn's Superman sequel might introduce one of DC's iconic female heroes after all.
Spider-Man’s Avengers: Secret Wars Role Just Became Much Less Likely
Tom Holland's new comments about his 2026 schedule led to concern over his Spider-Man return in Avengers: Secret Wars.
'Batman: Caped Crusader' Season 2 Needs to Say Goodbye to the Weakest Part of the Show
Batman: Caped Crusader Season 2 must ditch its usual format to prevent repeating its biggest Season 1 mistake.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2's Finale Includes 1 Key Agents Of SHIELD Connection
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 featured an unexpected Easter egg tied to one of Marvel's best shows from ABC.
Darth Vader Just Killed His 12th Jedi In Official Star Wars Canon
Darth Vader showed his true dominance in the galaxy by killing off several, powerful Jedi in Star Wars canon.
Will Trent Season 4 Confirms Angie & Her Husband’s Fate Following Wild Finale Ending
Will Trent Season 4 pulled back the curtain on what happened to Angie and her husband, Seth, after their happy ending.
Daredevil: Born Again's Bullseye Actor Talks Mr. Charles Twist Ending, Season 3 Changes, New Costume Prospects & More (Exclusive)
Wilson Bethel teased what's next for Bullseye after the twists and turns of Daredevil: Born Again Season 2.
James Gunn Confirms Man of Tomorrow’s 6th Villain As Superman 2's Filming Starts
James Gunn's Man of Tomorrow is ramping up its villain list by adding one of Superman's scariest villains.
DC Unveils New Catwoman Logo Ahead of James Gunn's Batman Reboot
DC officially revealed the best look yet at the new logo for Catwoman ahead of her bright on-screen future in the DCU.
Maul Shadow Lord Just Recast This MCU Actor’s Solo Character
Maul: Shadow Lord reintroduces us to Solo's Dryden Vos, who will no longer be played by the MCU's Paul Bettany.
HBO Max Users Have 2 Days Left To Watch Jason Momoa's Most Underrated TV Series
There are many compelling reasons fans should binge-watch Jason Momoa's underrated HBO Max drama.
Swapped Netflix Movie: Every Animal Species That Appears - Pookoos, Javans & More (Pictures)
Netflix's Swapped movie takes a page from Pixar's Hoppers in the most bizarre way with its stacked lineup of animals.
Avengers: Doomsday: 6 Best Scenes In New Trailer, Ranked
Avengers: Doomsday's CinemaCon trailer included mind-blowing scenes featuring many characters, but which ones stood out the most?
Mortal Kombat 2 Movie: The 5 Big Spoilers Revealed About Johnny Cage, Cole Young & More By the Footage, Interviews & Advertising
Mortal Kombat 2 is set to unleash the much-awaited Mortal Kombat tournament as it pushes Johnny Cage to the forefront.
Watch: Star Wars Unveils Disney’s Biggest Lightsaber Battle In The Skywalker Saga
An epic lightsaber clash featuring Jedi Knights, a former Sith, and Inquisitors will take place in a Disney+ series.
DC Studios Boss Hints At Major DCEU Villain’s Return In 2027
Creature Commandos showrunner Dean Lorey is teasing the unexpected comeback of a DCEU villain in Season 2.
ABC Just Confirmed If Angela Bassett's Athena Is Leaving 9-1-1 (But There's a Catch)
ABC officially confirmed Athena Grant's fate in 9-1-1 Season 9's finale following the penultimate episode's cliffhanger.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 3 Will Officially Introduce Multiple New Villains, Confirms Marvel TV EP Dario Scardapane (Exclusive)
Daredevil: Born Again's villain count is set to go up as Season 3 is confirmed to introduce more foes.
DCU’s Lanterns Finally Embraces Green Lantern Lore With Official Power Battery Photo & Motto Reveal
DC Studios is going all-in on pushing the spectacle behind the Green Lantern lore with its new official image.
New 'LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight' Poster Showcases 7 Main Characters
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is ramping up its marketing with a new poster filled with familiar characters.
The Boys: Firecracker’s Season 5 Episode 5 Death Leaves Homelander More Vulnerable Than Ever
The Boys Season 5's latest major death serves as a huge problem for Homelander as the season enters its final stretch.