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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Marvel Studios producer Nate Moore confirmed that there are "ideas floating around" for a third Black Panther movie.
Avatar 2's Massively Expensive Budget Finally Gets Revealed
Avatar: The Way of Water's budget was revealed ahead of its premiere next month.
Will Tom Holland Cameo In Spider-Verse 2? Marvel Producer Responds
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse producer Chris Miller addressed if Tom Holland will appear as the MCU's Spider-Man in the sequel.
Star Wars Confirms 10 Andor Easter Eggs Linking to The Mandalorian & More
Lucasfilm compiled 10 Andor Easter eggs that are tied to the wider Star Wars universe.
Disney+ Just Spoiled Star-Lord’s Secret Sister In the MCU
Disney+ spoiled who Star-Lord's secret sister is and it's not who you think.
DC Boss Debunks Henry Cavill's Big Superman Contract Rumor
DC Studios head James Gunn flat-out debunked a rumor posted by Geekosity about Superman having TV appearances.
Watch Top Gun: Maverick Online: Where & When to Stream Revealed
Top Gun: Maverick's premiere on Paramount+ was revealed, and it's closer than you think.
MCU Phase 6: Kang Actor Teases ‘So Many Variants’ of Supervillain
Jonathan Majors teased that his Kang will have "so many Variants" in the MCU.
Marvel’s Blade Reboot Hires New Director Amid Production Issues
Marvel Studios' Blade reboot reportedly tapped Yann Demange as its new director.
Spider-Man 4: New Update Casts Doubt on Kingpin Appearance
A new rumor may have cast doubt on Kingpin's potential appearance in Spider-Man 4 alongside Tom Holland's MCU hero.
Watch: First Clip from Guardians' Holiday Special Released Online
The first two clips from The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special were released ahead of its Disney+ premiere.
Here’s When DC’s New Superhero Movie & TV Plan Will Be Revealed
A new report revealed when DC's new superhero movie & TV plan will be unveiled by DC Studios co-heads
Andor Finale Gets Record-Breaking Runtime
Andor's upcoming season finale reportedly has a record-breaking runtime.
Sony Announces New Spider-Man TV Universe Incoming
A new report revealed that a "suite of live-action TV series" featuring characters from Sony Pictures' Marvel Universe is in development.
Guardians Holiday Special Reviews: What Are Critics’ First Reactions?
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special received an overwhelmingly positive reception from fans and critics.
The CW to Air Alternate Stargirl TV Ending Following Cancellation
An alternate finale to The CW's Stargirl series will reportedly be aired following the show's cancellation.
First Look at The Flash TV Supervillains' Surprise Returns In Season 9 (Photos)
The first look at the surprising return of some of The Flash's supervillains in Season 9 was revealed via set photos.
DC Movies Boss Walter Hamada Ditches Superheroes With New Studio Exec Role
Former DC Movies boss Walter Hamada found a new home in Paramount Pictures to lead its horror movie efforts.
Warner Bros. Reveals DC’s Smart Plan to Catch Up to Marvel
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav revealed DC's plan to catch up to Marvel.
Deleted Batgirl Easter Egg In Robert Pattinson's The Batman Revealed
A scrapped scene from The Batman revealed that the film had a Batgirl Easter egg.
MCU: 6 Upcoming Projects Black Panther Could Return In Next
The MCU's new Black Panther could appear in these six upcoming projects.
Marvel Confirms 25 MCU Characters Appearing In Season 2 of What If
Marvel confirmed that at least 25 MCU characters will be featured in Season 2.
Harry Potter 9: The Cursed Child Movie Planned at Warner Bros.
A new report revealed that Warner Bros. Discovery has set its sights on a potential Harry Potter and The Cursed Child movie adaptation.
Disney Officially Cancels Margot Robbie’s Pirates of the Caribbean Movie
Margot Robbie's Pirates of the Caribbean spin-off is no longer happening at Disney, the actor confirms.
Why Ryan Coogler Was Convinced He’d Get Fired on Black Panther
Ryan Coogler explained why he was convinced he'd get fired on the first Black Panther movie.
Namor’s Mural Ending Explained: Black Panther 3 Connections Revealed
Namor's final scene in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has massive ramifications.
First Look at Arrowverse's Batwoman In The Flash Season 9 (Set Photos)
The Flash Season 9's set photos revealed the first look at Javicia Leslie's return as Batwoman.
Batman Star Kevin Conroy Dies
Batman voice actor Kevin Conroy has died at the age of 66.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Faces Cancellation Concerns In Key Market
Black Panther 2's release in a major global market is in jeopardy due to one of the movie's subplots.
Simu Liu Reveals How Many Shang-Chi Sequels He’s Willing to Make
MCU actor Simu Liu revealed how many Shang-Chi sequels he's willing to make.
Why Is Black Panther 2 So Long? Producer Reveals Why Lengthy Runtime Is Necessary
Marvel Studios producer Nate Moore explained the lengthy runtime of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Harry Potter TV Show Gets Exciting Update from HBO Max Boss
HBO Max head of original content teased the possibility of developing a Harry Potter TV series.
Avengers 5 Star Explains Why the Movie’s Story Will Be So ‘Special’
Shang-Chi star Simu Liu explained why Avengers 5's story will be both "memorable" and "special."
Lucasfilm Loses ANOTHER Star Wars Director Amid Movie Drought
Devotion director JD Dillard confirmed that he's no longer attached to direct a Star Wars movie for Lucasfilm.
Did James Gunn Just Tease Man of Steel 2's Big Villain?
DC Studios head James Gunn might've teased Man of Steel 2's villain.
First Look at Iron Man-Like Ironheart Armor Close-Up In Black Panther 2
Black Panther 2's latest promo featured the best look at the MCU's Ironheart.
First Look at Disney+’s Star Wars: The Acolyte Officially Released, 9 Actors Confirmed
The first look at Star Wars' The Acolyte series was revealed as production begins.
Black Panther's Daniel Kaluuya Joins 2023 Marvel Movie In New Role
Marvel reportedly tapped Black Panther actor Daniel Kaluuya as the voice of Spider-Punk in the Spider-Verse sequel.
First Poster for Shazam 2 Released by Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. and Zachary Levi officially released a new poster for Shazam! Fury of the Gods.
Watch 5 Minutes of Black Panther 2 Now Online (Every Clip Released)
Marvel Studios released almost 5 minutes of footage from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever ahead of its premiere.