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
Franklin Richards Has 8 Powers the Fantastic Four Movie Didn’t Reveal (Yet)
Franklin Richards is a powerful Marvel character, and his potential is poised to be unleashed soon in the MCU.
'Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 3: How Tall the Characters Are In Final Episodes - Including Taylor, Steven & Belly
Isabela Conklin has the same height as actress Lola Tung in The Summer I Turned Pretty.
Punisher 2026 Set Photos Confirm a Returning Netflix Character
New set photos from the filming of The Punisher Special Presentation on Disney+ spoiled the return of one key character.
Here’s Why [SPOILERS] Wants Franklin Richards In Fantastic Four Post Credits Scene
Marvel's newest villain has a compelling reason why he wants Franklin Richards for himself (and it makes sense).
2025's Superman Continued a James Gunn Fight Scene Tradition Fans Love (& It’s Perfect)
DC Studios' Superman movie had a bit of flair anchored by James Gunn's iconic style.
Marvel's Phase 6 Confirmed to Include 4 of the MCU's Strongest Villains
MCU's Phase 6 has a collection of dangerous villains that could be too complicated to defeat.
DCU: New Report Reveals How James Gunn's Joker May Get Introduced (And I'm Excited)
The DCU's version of Joker might be arriving sooner rather than later according to a new report.
Hunting Wives Season 2 Possibility Gets Addressed be Netflix Series Actor: 'It Leaves the Door Open'
Jackie Dallas shared her thoughts about a potential follow up to Netflix's Hunting Wives.
'Summer I Turned Pretty': Conrad Losing His Job In Season 3 Is a Change from the Books (So Will He Get It Back?)
The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3, Episode 2 revealed Conrad lost his job due to an unexpected reason.
Superman 2025 Secretly Sets Up A Justice Society DCU Movie
James Gunn's Superman reboot has a huge hidden Easter egg that could set up an important DCU project.
Peacemaker Season 2 Star Fuels Superman Cameo Rumors With New Photo
Peacemaker star Danielle Brooks shared a somewhat revealing Instagram story that could hint at a major cameo.
Untamed Netflix Confirms What Truly Happened to Sean Sanderson - And It's a Major Twist
Sean Sanderson is not exactly on the side of good in Netflix's limited series, Untamed.
Why Angela Let Dexter Go Answer Gets Revisted In 'Resurrection' Premiere - But Some Fans Don't Buy It
Some fans of Dexter: Resurrection didn't really accept Angela's decision to let Dexter go in Dexter: New Blood.
Jeremiah's Frat In 'Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 3 Just Got Revealed In the Amazon Series' Premiere
The name of Jeremiah Fisher's fraternity is secretly hidden in Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3, Episode 1.
Mia's 'Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 3 Role Is Not What Fans Expected Since the Books Never Even Feature Her
Mia was mentioned several times in The Summer I Turned Pretty, proving how significant she is in Steven's life.
Animal Kingdom: Why Smurf Hates Julia Gets Implied In Season 5 Flashbacks
Smurf has a deep hatred toward Julia in Animal Kingdom because of several factors.
Eternals & Moon Knight: Kevin Feige Reveals What’s Next For Forgotten MCU Characters
Finally! Moon Knight and Eternals received an exciting update about their future straight from the Marvel Studios boss.
Andor Just Confirmed Its Key 'Man of Steel' Influence
Costume designer Michael Wilkinson pointed out an obvious connection between Andor and Man of Steel's costumes.
Red, White & Royal Blue 2 Sequel Movie Gets New Update (And It's Not Good)
Uh-oh! A longer wait might be in the cards for Red, White & Royal Blue 2.
Summer I Turned Pretty: Davis' Relationship With Taylor In the Books Isn't What He Wanted - And Season 3 Offers a Similar Situation
The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 introduced Taylor's new boyfriend, Davis, in Episode 1.
First Look at Marvel Studios' 2nd Netflix Reboot Project Finally Gets Revealed
Marvel Studios' second Netflix reboot project on Disney+ is kicking off production (and it's exciting)!
Henry Cavill Might Have A Future In James Gunn’s DCU After All
James Gunn revealed an exciting update about Henry Cavill's potential DC future.
'Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 3: The 6 Big Spoilers to Expect from the Book
The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 will feature some of the biggest moments from Jenny Han's novel.
Why Jeremiah and Belly Break Up In 'Summer I Turned Pretty' Book
There is a valid reason why Belly and Jeremiah broke up in Jenny Han's The Summer I Turned Pretty book.
Marvel Studios Just Concluded Phase 5 With a Major Post-Credits Mistake
Marvel Studios' final Phase 5 project still suffered from the same post-credits scene problem of the MCU.
'Summer I Turned Pretty': Who Steven Ends Up With In Season 3 May Be Very Different from the Books, Teases Jenny Han
The Summer I Turned Pretty's third book didn't really specify who Steven Conklin ended up with.
'Summer I Turned Pretty' Reveals If Belly Goes to Paris In Season 3 Set Video
Belly faces a tough decision on whether or not she will go to Paris in The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3.
Madea's Family Tree With Pictures - Tyler Perry Franchise Characters & Their Relationships
Madea has a complex family tree filled with countless relatives, making everything complicated.
Bullseye Actor Teases Unhinged Return in Daredevil Born Again Season 2
Wilson Bethel is teasing a much more dangerous Bullseye in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2.
The Dog In Netflix's 'Too Much' Show Is a 13-Year-Old Chinese Crested Who Loves the Spotlight
Netflix's Too Much series has a breakout star fans least expected, and she's adorable.
2 Superman Movie Actors Spotted Filming DCU’s Next TV Series
Two Superman actors are spotted filming the DCU's next TV series, and it's exciting!
Ballard: RHD Police Meaning Revealed (And It's the Same from Bosch)
RHD's meaning has a more profound impact on Maggie Q's Renee Ballard in the new Bosch: Legacy spinoff.
Ballard Reveals What She Did Last Year - And Why She Got Relegated To Cold Case
Renèe Ballard has odds stacked against her when 'Ballard' began (and it had something to do with her past).
Ballard Show Confirms What Olivas Did to Ballard In Episode 5: 'The Whole Nice Guy Act Just Disappeared'
Robert Olivas is a sketchy cop who did something terrible to Renee Ballard in Prime Video's Ballard series.
Superman 2025: That Interdimensional Imp Is Actually This Classic DC Villain, According to Major Theory
James Gunn's Superman reboot might've secretly introduced another important DC villain during a key sequence.
4 Disney Movies from One Beloved Franchise Are Dominating Disney+ Streaming Charts
A proven Disney franchise is making waves on streaming, and it shows no signs of slowing down on Disney+.
Fantastic Four Movie Script's Loki Connection Just Got Confirmed
The Fantastic Four: First Steps has an interesting connection to the Tom Hiddleston-led Loki series on Disney+.
MCU: Spider-Man Will Reportedly Battle His 8th Avenger In Spider-Man 4
Tom Holland's Spider-Man is set to clash with an unexpected Avenger in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Star Wars Omits 4 Major Jedi from 2025 'Refresh Your Galaxy' Campaign
There are notable Force users missing in Star Wars' latest promotional campaign.
MCU Director Explains Why These Phase 6 Heroes Didn’t Join the Fight Against Thanos
One Marvel director had a convincing argument why these fan-favorite Marvel heroes didn't appear in the Infinity Saga.