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

She-Hulk: Marvel Studios Demanded 1 Thing for Daredevil’s Return

She-Hulk head writer Jessica Gao revealed Marvel Studios' one demand regarding Daredevil's return.

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She-Hulk Reveals First Official MCU Funko Pops

Three new official Funko Pop! figures for She-Hulk have been officially revealed.

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Is She-Hulk’s Daredevil Different Than Netflix’s? New Episode Reveals 7 Hints

Daredevil's arrival in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law teased how the character is different from his Netflix counterpart.

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Daredevil’s Yellow Suit Explained: Matt Murdock Upgrades to a New Costume in She-Hulk

Unlike his Netflix series, Daredevil now wears a yellow and red suit in the latest She-Hulk episode. Why did Matt Murdock get a new superhero suit?

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Suicide Squad's Infamous Ayer Cut Holds Secret Screening

David Ayer confirmed that he held a secret screening of Suicide Squad's Ayer Cut to a loyal fan who supports the movement.

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1 of Marvel's Worst Superheroes Just Got Introduced In She-Hulk

She-Hulk's latest episode introduced Leap-Frog, one of Marvel's worst superheroes.

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The Flash Co-Star Supports Ezra Miller Amid Controversial Allegations

The Flash actress Saoirse-Monica Jackson expressed her support toward Ezra Miller amid the controversy that he is facing.

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DC's Arrowverse Lives? 1 New Spin-off Show Is Still Getting Made

David Ramsey's Arrowverse spin-off series received an exciting update from TV Line.

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Spider-Man: Sony Finds Director for Next Marvel Spin-off Movie

Gravity writer Jonas Cuaron was revealed to be the director of Sony's El Muerto movie.

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Elizabeth Olsen Clarifies Her Dubious John Krasinski Doctor Strange 2 Comments

Elizabeth Olsen clarified her questionable comments about John Krasinksi while filming Doctor Strange 2.

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Star Wars Acolyte: New Update Reveals Expected Disney+ Debut Window

A new update indicated disappointing news about the release date of Star Wars' The Acolyte series on Disney+.

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Avengers 6 Writer Announcement Gets Mixed Reactions From Fans

MCU fans revealed their mixed reactions following the announcement that Michael Waldron is writing Avengers: Secret Wars.

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Disney Releases 6 New Official Posters for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Six new official posters for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever were revealed ahead of its premiere next month.

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First Footage of Iron Man's Replacement, Ironheart, Released by Marvel

Black Panther 2's final trailer unveiled a fresh look at Dominique Thorne's Riri Williams fully suited up.

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First Look at Superman & Lois Season 3 Villain on Set (Photos)

Superman & Lois Season 3 set photos revealed the unexpected return of a Season 1 villain.

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New Photos Show She-Hulk's 6-Foot-5 On-Set Actress Towering Over Actors

A new batch of behind-the-scenes photos from She-Hulk: Attorney at Law shows a fun look at 6'5 actress Maliah Arrayah alongside Tatiana Maslany.

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Young Justice: New Season 4 Poster Features Aquaman, Nightwing & More Heroes

A new Young Justice: Phantoms poster was revealed, showcasing fresh looks at Superboy, Miss Martian, and Aquaman.

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First Look at Replacement Jonathan Kent on Superman & Lois Season 3 Set

The first look at Michael Bishop as Jonathan Kent in Superman & Lois Season 3 was revealed via set photos.

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Black Panther 2 Reveals Emotional New Scenes With Ironheart's Riri (Photos)

Empire released new stills from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever featuring Riri Williams, the Dora Milaje, and more.

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Watch: New She-Hulk Clip Featuring Classic Mutant Released Online

She-Hulk Episode 7's first clip introduced El Aguila, a classic mutant from the comics.

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Marvel Studios' Most Violent Content Yet Is Coming With Werewolf By Night

Critics hyped up Werewolf By Night as Marvel Studios' most violent content yet.

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Warner Bros. Responds to Cancellation Concerns for DC's Blue Beetle Movie

Blue Beetle director Angel Manuel Soto revealed that Warner Bros. told him not to worry about the film's cancellation.

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Disney+ Boss Gets Candid About Show Cancellation Concerns

Disney+ executive Kareem Daniel addressed fans' concerns over show cancellations on the streaming service.

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She-Hulk Actor Reveals If the Finale Sets Up Daredevil Reboot

Charlie Cox revealed if his Daredevil appearance in She-Hulk will set up the character's Disney+ series.

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Replacing Black Panther: Letitia Wright Had Talks Earlier Than We Thought

Letitia Wright revealed that Ryan Coogler discussed Shuri as Black Panther as early during the first movie.

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Disney+ Just Completely Changed Marvel's Werewolf By Night Genre

Disney+ officially changed the genre of Werewolf By Night from "comedy" to "horror."

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Andor Season 1's Extreme Death Toll Teased by Star Wars Director

Andor creator/director Tony Gilroy teased the high death toll of Season 1.

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Is Netflix’s Daredevil Now MCU Canon? Charlie Cox Responds to Dispute

Charlie Cox once again addressed if Daredevil: Born Again will reference Netflix's Daredevil series.

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First Look at Doom Patrol Season 4 Revealed (Photo)

The first look at Doom Patrol Season 4 was revealed ahead of its release on HBO Max.

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Marvel Writer Reacts To Jeremy Renner's Hawkeye Spin-off, Echo, Rumors

David Mackkabuki took to social media to share his reaction about the planned spinoff involving Alaqua Cox's Echo.

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Hawkeye Actress Reveals New Casting Details For Echo Disney+ Spin-off

Hawkeye star Alaqua Cox could already be teasing the arrival of the Echo spinoff series due to the emergence of a new casting call.

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Marvel's Black Widow Star Praises Florence Pugh's MCU Performance

O-T Fagbenle teased the family-centric plot of Black Widow while also expressing his excitement towards Florence Pugh's performance in the film.

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Florence Pugh Comments on How Black Widow Sets Up Her Marvel Future

Florence Pugh admitted that she heard rumors about the idea that Yelena will take over the Black Widow mantle, but she revealed that it is not what the film is trying to "underline."

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Black Widow: Scarlett Johansson Reveals Alternate Version of the Movie That Just Didn’t Work

Scarlett Johansson revealed new details about an alternate version of Black Widow that would’ve featured a more intense dynamic between Natasha Romanoff and Yelena Belova.

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Falcon and Winter Soldier: Consequences of New Captain America's Killing Teased In Trailer

A midseason trailer for ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ reveals interesting plot details centered around Wyatt Russell's John Walker and Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson.

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Sebastian Stan Reveals Bucky Barnes' Ideal MCU Ending

Sebastian Stan revealed that he envisions Bucky's ending as a character will lead to a family down the road.

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Disney Releases 7 Spoilery Images From Finale of Falcon and the Winter Soldier

Disney unveiled seven new stills from the final episode of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier entitled “One World, One People.”

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Eternals: New Trailer Reveals Exactly Why Iron Man & Avengers Were Ignored During Endgame

The final trailer of Eternals revealed why the cosmic group of Immortals didn't interfere during Avengers: Endgame.

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Eternals: Richard Madden's Ikaris, Gemma Chan's Sersi & More Receive New Marvel Figures

A new wave of Marvel Legends figures showcasing the powerful ensemble of Eternals was officially released.

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Batman Beyond Co-Creator Approves Michael Keaton's Bruce Wayne In Future Live-Action Project

'Batman Beyond' co-creator Bruce Timm approves Keaton's potential involvement as Bruce Wayne in a future 'Batman: Beyond' live-action project.

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