Aeron Mer Eclarinal

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 The Direct Articles

Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Gets Online Release Update from James Gunn

Here's why it will be a while before fans will get to see Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 online.

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Captain America 4: First Look at Anthony Mackie's New Cap Suit Officially Revealed

The best look yet at Anthony Mackie's Captain America costume looks stunning!

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Superman's Next TV Show Gets Official Release Date

Here's when fans can expect the new animated Superman show on Adult Swim.

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Spider-Verse 2 Just Fixed Morbius' Embarrassing Post-Credits Mistake

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse finally explained Morbius' confusing post-credits scene involving Vulture.

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Jason Schwartzman Just Made His Marvel Debut In Huge Spider-Verse 2 Role

Jason Schwartzman finally landed a role in Marvel, and it's important!

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Disney Exec Gives Blunt Response About Johnny Depp's Potential Pirates Return

Disney executive Sean Bailey gave an honest response about Johnny Depp's potential return to the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.

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Westworld Season 5: Will HBO Ever Release More Episodes?

HBO's cancellation of Westworld after the release of Season 4 is bad news for fans.

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Deadpool 3: Marvel Creator Shuts Down Concerns Over Ryan Reynolds' Improv

Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld said that Ryan Reynolds "can ad lib like crazy" in Deadpool 3's post-production.

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Spider-Verse 2 Soundtrack Released: Listen to All 13 Songs

Spider-Verse 2's soundtrack is filled with incredible songs from a stellar lineup of artists.

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The CW Prevented 1 Arrowverse Hero from Getting a Happy Ending

One main Arrowverse hero did NOT have a happy ending, and it's just sad.

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Spider-Verse 2 Just Broke Marvel's Post-Credits Streak

Marvel's post-credits streak is now broken after Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, and here's why.

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Ubisoft Announces Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora's Next Reveal Date

Good news, Avatar fans! The best look yet at Frontiers of Pandora will be unveiled soon.

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Tom Holland's Spider-Man 4 Gets Promising Update from Sony Amid Writers' Strike

Spidey fans unite! Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios' Spider-Man 4 is still happening.

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Netflix Announces Avatar: The Last Airbender's Live-Action Show Reveal Date

The best look yet at Netflix's live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender will finally be revealed soon.

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Loki Season 2: Cast, Characters and Actors Guide

Loki Season 2 features many returning cast members from Season 1, including some exciting new faces!

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Spider-Verse 2 Spoiler Warning Officially Issued by Marvel (Video)

Marvel wants fans to be careful of spoilers due to early screenings of Spider-Verse 2.

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Fast 10's Surprise Ending Twist Explained by Vin Diesel

Fast & Furious star Vin Diesel opened up about Gal Gadot's surprise Fast X appearance.

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Marvel's Phil Coulson Teases His Possible Return to the MCU

Will Clark Gregg's Phil Coulson return to the MCU? The Marvel actor responds.

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The Death of DC's SnyderVerse Is Great News for Fast & Furious

Here's how the Fast & Furious franchise could take advantage of the SnyderVerse's ending.

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Zack Snyder's Justice League Trilogy: New 2023 Poster Designs Released (Official)

Official new posters were released for Zack Snyder's three DCEU movies.

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The Rings of Power Star In Talks for Multiple Marvel Roles

Rings of Power actor Ismael Cruz Cordova might join the MCU sooner rather than later.

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Arrowverse's Final Crossover Event Was Originally Way Better, Reveals Producer

The Flash showrunner revealed they had plans for two special Arrowverse crossovers in Seasons 9 and 10.

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First Clip for The Flash Movie References Henry Cavill's Superman

Ezra Miller's Barry Allen is trying to find the DCEU's Superman in a new The Flash clip.

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Elizabeth Olsen Calls Out Doctor Strange 2's Problematic Script Changes

Elizabeth Olsen gets honest about Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' script problems.

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The Flash Movie to Include 2 Characters Who Had Major Arrowverse Roles

Two surprising Arrowverse characters have been recast in Ezra Miller's The Flash movie.

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Marvel Celebrates Tom Hiddleston's Blue Loki With Special New Funko

Tom Hiddleston's Blue Loki from the first Thor movie took the Funko spotlight.

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Hobbs & Shaw 2: Will a Sequel Get Released After Fast X's Post-Credits Tease?

Did Fast X's post-credits scene just confirm a sequel to Hobbs & Shaw?!?

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Watch: The CW's Epic Arrowverse Finale Gets Official Trailer

The Arrowverse finale looks epic as it is filled with returning villains, major guest stars, and an emotional goodbye.

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James Gunn Felt Pressured to Include 1 Major Character In Guardians 3

James Gunn opened up about Adam Warlock's involvement in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

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Fast 10: Paul Walker's Daughter's Important Cameo Explained

Paul Walker's daughter, Madison, had a memorable cameo in Fast and Furious 10.

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Paul Walker's Fast & Furious 10 Cameo Explained

Paul Walker's Brian O'Connor made his presence felt in Fast X!

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Fast 10 Director Breaks Silence on Dwayne Johnson's Comeback Following Drama

Dwayne Johnson's surprising return to the Fast franchise is being explained.

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The Untold Secrets of MCU Easter Eggs, Explained by Marvel VFX Artists (Exclusive)

The team of VFX Studio Perception opened up on the challenge of including hidden MCU Easter eggs.

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Fast X Director Breaks Silence on Gal Gadot's Role

Fast X director Louis Letterier opened up about THAT surprising cameo.

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Fast & Furious 10 Cast & Characters: 23 Main Actors and Who They Play

Fast X's cast is filled with new and returning characters that makes it a worthy sequel to see!

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Moana Star Shares Disappointing Recast News for Live-Action Dwayne Johnson Movie

Oh no! Moana's live-action movie received a disappointing update.

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Fast & Furious 11: Release & Story Updates from Vin Diesel

After Fast X sets up a major ending to the franchise, here's everything you need to know about Fast & Furious 11.

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Cast of Fast & Furious 7: Every Actor & Character Who Appears

Fast & Furious 7 featured an all-star cast and an emotional goodbye to one of its mainstays.

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Brie Larson Needed to 'Temper Expectations' for Fast X Fight Scenes Due to Captain Marvel Work

The Captain Marvel star opened up about executing Fast X's fight scenes.

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Marvel Studios' 2023 Comic-Con Presence Teased by MCU Star

Alaqua Cox may have accidentally confirmed Marvel Studios' next Comic-Con appearance (and it's soon!).

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