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

Guardians Of The Galaxy Fans Will Need To Watch the MCU Holiday Special Before Vol. 3

James Gunn teased that The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special contains some "stuff" that fans need to learn before Vol. 3.

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Marvel Reveals Groot’s Facial Hair for New Disney+ Spin-off (Photos)

A new batch of promotional art for I Am Groot revealed a fresh look at the adorable Guardians of the Galaxy member.

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Marvel's Venom 2: First Trailer Pits Tom Hardy Against Woody Harrelson

The new trailer teases a thrilling battle between Tom Hardy's Venom and Woody Harrelson's Carnage.

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Marvel's Shang-Chi Star Teases Unprecedented MCU Action Sequences

Simu Liu has opened up about the insane action sequences in Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

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The Mandalorian: Carl Weathers Reveals When Season 3 Starts Filming

Carl Weathers, who plays Greef Karga in The Mandalorian, confirmed that filming for the Disney+ series will begin next month.

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Black Widow: New Scene Highlights Flirting Between David Harbour & Rachel Weisz's Marvel Characters

A new clip from Black Widow shows off the fun banter of Natasha Romanoff’s Russian family.

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From Spider-Man To Iron Man, 7 Superheroes Who Taskmaster Mimics In Black Widow

Black Widow's Taskmaster copied a good chunk of moves from Earth's Mightiest Heroes, and The Direct breaks down every Avenger he mimicked in the movie.

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Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool 3 Confirmed For Marvel Cinematic Universe Setting

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige described Deadpool as a "very different type of character in the MCU."

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Ryan Reynolds Reveals Deadpool 3 Was a Wolverine Road Trip Movie Before Disney-Fox Purchase

Ryan Reynolds shared that a "road trip" between Deadpool and Wolverine would've been the central story of Deadpool 3.

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Ryan Reynolds Promises Deadpool 3 Updates On the Way

Ryan Reynolds promised fans that more updates about Deadpool 3 will arrive sooner rather than later.

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Ryan Reynolds Reveals His Dream Director for Deadpool 3

Ryan Reynolds revealed that Free Guy director Shawn Levy is his "dream" director for Deadpool 3.

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Is Chris Evans Done With Marvel? Captain America's Return is Reportedly 'Expected'

Chris Evans is expected to return as Steve Rogers in at least one Marvel project.

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Marvel Reveals Best Look Yet at Oscar Isaac's Moon Knight Costume

Oscar Isaac's Moon Knight Suit has been officially and fully revealed in new TV Spot ahead of trailer.

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Marvel Confirms Ethan Hawke's Obscure Moon Knight Character

The first official trailer of Moon Knight confirmed the identity of Ethan Hawke's mysterious character.

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MCU's Spider-Man 3: Emma Stone & Kirsten Dunst Expected To Return In Tom Holland Film

A new report has revealed that Kirsten Dunst and Emma Stone will also return in Spider-Man 3, reprising their previous roles in the Spider-Man franchise.

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Marvel Reveals Tom Holland's Spider-Man 3 Connects To Doctor Strange 2

Spider-Man 3 will explore the multiverse since Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has been confirmed to connect to the film.

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Tom Holland's Spider-Man Deal Between Marvel Studios & Sony Rumored To Be Extended

Tom Holland's Spider-Man will remain an integral part of the MCU moving forward since Marvel Studios reportedly "extended the deal" with Sony to keep the character.

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Tom Holland's Spider-Man 3: Daredevil Star Charlie Cox Has Reportedly Already Filmed Scenes

A new rumor states that "nobody knows" if Charlie Cox's version of Daredevil in Spider-Man 3 will be a fresh take or the same one from the Netflix show.

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Spider-Man 3: Set Photos Show Zendaya & Tom Holland's Marvel Characters Together

New set photos from Spider-Man 3 shows off Tom Holland's Peter Parker and Zendaya's MJ.

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Tom Holland's Spider-Man 3: New Set Photo Teases High School Scenes

A new set photo from Spider-Man: No Way Home appears to tease that the film will return to Midtown High.

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Into the Spider-Verse Producer Shares Hilarious Response to Spider-Man: No Way Home Leaks

Christopher Miller, who is one of the producers of Into the Spiderverse, reacted to the current hype surrounding the rumored inclusions of Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield in Spider-Man: No Way Home.

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New Spider-Man: No Way Home Clip Reveals Intense Doc Ock Highway Battle

The second official No Way Home clip showcased a glimpse of the bridge battle between Doc Ock and Spider-Man.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Reveals Tobey Maguire Easter Egg That We All Missed

A brand new Easter egg from Spider-Man: No Way Home was revealed, and it is connected to Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man 2.

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Disney+ Reveals Expansion Into 48 New Countries & Territories

Disney confirmed that Disney+ will launch in several territories in June, such as the United Arab Emirates, Slovenia, Serbia, and Israel.

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Disney+ Reveals How Long Commercials Will Play for Ad-Tier Subscribers

Disney executives revealed the plan behind the new ad tier option for Disney+ in a new report.

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Star Wars Reveals Official Boba Fett Character Poster For The Mandalorian Season 2

A new character poster for The Mandalorian Season 2 showcases an exciting look at the return of Boba Fett.

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The Mandalorian: Star Wars Releases New Images of Boba Fett, Fennec Shand & More From Season 2

A new set of images from "Chapter 14" of The Mandalorian has arrived, and it showcases an exciting look at the high-stakes episode of Season 2.

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The Mandalorian: Spoilery Images From Latest Season 2 Episode Released By Disney

This first batch of official stills showcases the fun and action-packed "Chapter 15" of The Mandalorian Season 2.

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Marvel Boss Addresses Possible Revivals of Jessica Jones & Luke Cage Netflix Shows

Kevin Feige admitted that he will "never say never" about the potential revival of Marvel's Netflix shows.

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Spider-Man 3 Listing Teases Courtroom Scene & Possible Daredevil Appearance

A new casting report may potentially confirm the arrival of Charlie Cox's Daredevil in Tom Holland's Spider-Man 3.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer Versions Reportedly Feature Daredevil's Matt Murdock

A new rumor revealed that one version of Spider-Man: No Way Home's second trailer featured Charlie Cox's Matt Murdock.

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Will Daredevil's Deborah Ann Woll Return to the MCU? Kingpin Actor Shares His Thoughts

Kingpin actor Vincent D'Onofrio gave praise to Deborah Ann Woll's performance as Karen Page in Netflix's Daredevil series.

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Is Daredevil Now MCU Canon? Netflix Director Reacts to Confusion

Steven DeKnight, who directed Netflix's Daredevil, addressed the speculation of whether the Marvel show is canon to the MCU.

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How Hawkeye's Kingpin Surprise Could Impact Punisher, Luke Cage & More Netflix Heroes

Vincent D'Onofrio's Kingpin is officially back in Hawkeye's latest episode, and The Direct breaks down what could it mean for the rest of Marvel's heroes.

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How Andrew Garfield & Charlie Cox Worked Together to Prevent Spider-Man Spoilers

Charlie Cox revealed how Andrew Garfield helped him to preserve their surprise appearances in Spider-Man: No Way Home.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Reveals First Poster Featuring Daredevil Actor

Sony Pictures revealed a new Spider-Man: No Way Home poster featuring the three Spider-Men and a really good lawyer.

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Tom Holland's Spider-Man 3: Zendaya Teases Marvel Spider-Verse Crossover with Playful Comment

Zendaya was tightlipped about the potential Spiderverse-related plot of the MCU's Spider-Man 3, admitting that she can "neither confirm nor deny" if the rumors are true.

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Spider-Man 3: No Way Home: Promo Video Teases Spider-Verse Plot

A new promo video for Spider-Man: No Way Home includes two glitches that could tease two new realities.

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Tobey Maguire & Andrew Garfield Reportedly Have Bigger Than Expected Spider-Man: No Way Home Roles

A new Marvel rumor revealed how much screentime Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield will have in Spider-Man: No Way Home.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Star Trolls Fans Over Tobey Maguire & Andrew Garfield Rumors

A new Spider-Man: No Way Home promotional video showed Tom Holland trolling fans over Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield's rumored appearances.

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